AAID Podcast

"I grew up a morbidly obese kid and by the time I was a Freshman in high school I was over 350 pounds. My lineman coach loved me but I had no strength," Dr. Matthew Standridge.

If people want to increase their quality of life, vibrance, and energy, one of the first places to reflect on is their diet. Food affects how well dentists can perform and the quality of dentistry they're able to deliver to their patients. This is one of the biggest reasons why a healthy lifestyle and diet are essential for doctors.

Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Blogger, and AAID implant dentist, Dr. Matthew Standridge joins AAID Podcast host, Dr. Danny Domingue, to discuss the benefits of a keto diet and how it can elevate your life and workflow. They give concrete examples and approachable ways to implement a healthy lifestyle that works best for you. Patients are counting on their dentists to have the energy and focus to carry out their needs. Listen to this podcast to get started on that journey.

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Dr. Standridge's blog visit: http://ketodontist.com
• To learn more about Dr. Standridge's practice visit: https://www.yatescenterdental.com

To learn more about the AAID visit: https://www.aaid.com/index.html

"We try to make everything look like a small car payment rather than a house payment," Jon McNew."

We're grateful to all of our vendors that support the AAID and believe it's important for you to get to know the people that help bring value to your company. Meet John McNew, Director of Client Relations at Proceed Finance. Proceed Finance blends "traditional banking values and credit approaches with innovative, adaptable financial technologies and operational practices that benefit both patients and providers. They pride themselves on being a positive disruptive presence in the personal medical lending market and base their success on building good relationships with great people."

Please note, the AAID chooses to remain neutral with the support of our vendors. One of our goals is to connect small businesses, like Proceed Finance, to any members that may be interested. If you are interested in being on the AAID Podcast, please contact [email protected]

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID. This episode is not sponsored.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Proceed Finance, visit: https://www.proceedfinance.com
• To learn more about AAID events, visit: https://www.aaid.com/education/index.html

"There are a lot of organizations out there in implant dentistry but this is the only one that has psychometric testing in order to validate the credentialing process," -Dr. Jaime Lozada

Meet ABOI/ID President, Dr. Jaime Lozada. He has been involved in implant dentistry for over 30 years and has quite a few tidbits of advice to share. For example, if you are new to implant dentistry, what are some of your options to get the training you need? Or, if you are interested in becoming credentialed but don't want to take the exam, what are some other routes you can take? And finally, the hottest question of the season, what makes the ABOI/ID and AAID exams different from the rest?

Listen in to this podcast for some behind the scenes knowledge from two experienced educators, Dr. Jaime Lozada and Dr. Justin Moody, and feel confident about stepping into the world of implant dentistry.

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Dr. Lozada and the Loma Linda University program visit: http://www.llu.edu/pages/faculty/directory/faculty.html?eid=1a20b8e
• To learn more about the ABOI/ID visit: https://www.aboi.org
• To learn more about the AAID visit: https://www.aaid.com/index.html

If you've ever thought, "This examiner had it out for me and that's why I didn't get a good score," think again. One of the best advantages of the AAID and ABOI/ID credentialing exams is that both the candidates and examiners are psychometrically evaluated to keep the test fair and unbiased. That way, everyone gets a fair chance to pass their exams.

In this episode, Dr. Justin Moody and Dr. Adam Kimowitz, congratulate Dr. Frank Caputo, along with the 2019 ABOI/ID Diplomates, on becoming board-certified in implant dentistry. It is no easy feat to becoming credentialed, but this podcast is loaded with insider tips that will help you align yourself with success on your journey. From the best types of cases to prepare to who to study with, this is a podcast you don't want to miss. Oh, and you may want to rethink your lotion routine too ;)

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Dr. Caputo and his practice, visit: http://www.cudahydentalassociates.net
• Interested in becoming ABOI/ID credentialed? Visit: https://www.aboi.org/how-to-become-a-diplomate

"We as dentists were trained to do single tooth, here's a whole fill it, here's the procedure, bill it. And it's really a disservice if you're not seeing the whole patient and the whole mouth but really the entire body and how they all interconnect together," – Dr. Ali Afshar.

Let's paint a picture…A patient referral enters your practice with a failed implant or the beginnings of peri-implant disease. What do you do? Send them back to their original dentist? Start from scratch? How do you remedy the situation while finding ways for the patient to actively participate in their treatment? This podcast has the answer.

Doctors Justin Moody, Frank Caputo, and Adam Kimowitz share some insightful and hilarious discussions about a groundbreaking procedure that Dr. Ali Afshar, has perfected in his practice. The best part? You can integrate his methods into your practice too. Listen in!

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Dr. Afshar and his practice, visit https://www.pedental.ca/home
• To learn how to become AAID-credentialed, visit https://www.aaid.com/credentialing/index.html

There's always something new to learn in implant dentistry, especially in the realm of Zygomatic Implants. Our podcast hosts, Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Justin Moody, sat down with Endodontic, Periodontic, and Prosthodontic specialist, Dr. Shihab Romeed to gain his perspective from across the pond.

Dr. Shihab Romeed works as a consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation, an international lecturer, and director of the MSc program in Advanced General Dental Practice in London. Dr. Romeed specializes in complex and advanced treatments in restorative and implant dentistry including all aspects of oral reconstruction for head and neck cancer, hypodontia, and trauma patients. He is passionate about teaching dentistry and firmly believes that sharing knowledge and clinical experience are important aspects in improving patient's care and job satisfactions for all members of the dental team.

Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Romeed and his practice, the process of Zygomatic Implants, and ways you can get more involved in implant dentistry.

"How can someone think those forces are going to naturally go away, when the body's most number one important thing…is oxygen," Dr. Jerry Hu, DDS, AFAAID

Sleep Apnea specialist, Dr. Jerry Hu talks with our AAID Podcast hosts, Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Justin Moody about the important check-up every dentist should be incorporating into their practices. Dentists can be one of the first doctors to spot sleep disorders among patients. In fact, most physician's offices don't regularly ask their patients about their sleep habits. This can be a fatal mistake.

"As dentists, we can be more empowered to make a difference," says Hu.

Dr. Hu has obtained his Diplomate status in several sleep disorder associations and is ready to give you all of his knowledge on how you can become more aware of this issue in your patients. You can catch Dr. Hu in person at the AAID Annual Conference October 23 through 26 at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

• To learn more about Dr. Hu and his practice, visit: https://www.smilesofalaska.com/our-team.html
• To learn more about the AAID Credentialing program, visit: https://www.aaid.com/credentialing/index.html
• To register for the 68th AAID Annual Conference, visit: https://www.eventscribe.com/2019/AAID-Annual/

"One of the reasons I got involved in dental implant education is that I didn't want dentists to get discouraged that they would have failures early on in their implant career and then shy away from doing these procedures," –Joseph Leonetti, DMD, FAAID, DABOI/ID, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

As an internationally known teacher and mentor in oral surgery and implant dentistry, Dr. Joseph Leonetti, shares his advice to new dentists looking to become involved in the field. With over 25 years of experience placing implants, one of the biggest pieces of advice he gives is to analyze any deficiencies prior to surgery. It's very common for new dentists to jump right into surgery before properly studying their case. Often times, this can lead to unhappy patients and the feeling of failure.

Throughout this podcast, you'll have a better grasp of the best technology for a starting dentist, discover hands-on opportunities to learn about implant dentistry, and realize the importance of finding a mentor in your community. Listen in!

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Dr. Leonetti and his practice, visit https://www.mloms.com.
• To register for the Dental Surgery and Implant Placement Cadaver Workshop, visit https://www.aaid.com/education/Cadaver-Course.html
• To register for Dr. Leonetti's pig jaw workshop at the AAID Annual Conference visit: https://www.eventscribe.com/2019/AAID-Annual/

"We want to make the program very easy to execute with as little spending as possible for the dentists," – Carol Neiger, President and Owner of Neiger Design.

Dental Implant Awareness Month is coming up in September and the AAID has never been more excited to share these personalized resources for your practice and patients to spread the word about implant dentistry. Carol Neiger, President and Owner of Neiger Design, has been working diligently with her team to create customizable materials that AAID dentists can use to bring awareness to their community.

Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, talks with Carol and her social media assistant, Austin Godwin, on their strategy, how it's going to help AAID dentists' SEO, and more ways to get involved in the program. Listen in!

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Carol Neiger and her company visit https://www.neigerdesign.comor contact her directly at [email protected]
• To learn more about the AAID Consumer Site visit http://www.aaid-implant.orgor the AAID LifeSmiles blog at https://connect.aaid-implant.org/blog

"When dentists sign up for these hugely expensive, lengthy [marketing] plans…I think it's a mistake," Dr. Roger Levin.

For over 30 years, Dr. Roger Levin has been helping dentists increase their practice production and improve their well-being. He is one of the topmost sought-after consultants in the industry and has served over 30,000 dentists worldwide and written over 4,000 practice management articles. As a third-generation general dentist, it's evident Dr. Levin's passion for helping other dentists succeed is second-to-none.

In this podcast, Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Levin transparently discuss some of the best ways to analyze and market your practice, the best communication vehicles, and how to keep your head game strong. Listen in!

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID.

Links from this Episode:

• To learn more about Dr. Levin and his business, contact him at [email protected] or visit his website at https://levingroup.com/ or call 410-935-4766
• Interested in becoming an Associate Fellow with the AAID, visit: aaid.com/credentials