As managing director of Benco Dental, Chuck Cohen is in a position to understand and meet the needs of dentists more than just about anyone. His enthusiasm and passion for all things dentistry is contagious and invigorating. In this episode, Chuck shares his thoughts on why we are in a golden age of dentistry, the difference between success and failure for the dental practice, the effect of Amazon on dental distributors and what we can all do to keep dentistry growing. He also shares his thoughts on what changes are here to stay post-COVID and trends to keep an eye on that will affect the future of dentistry.

Dr. Sree Koka, Dean of the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, has unique experience that provides insight into where dentistry is headed, including stints as the chair of the dental specialties department at the Mayo Clinic and running his own practice. And while an MS in prosthodontics and a PhD provide even deeper insight, it was an MBA from MIT that opened his eyes to what is often overlooked: leadership skills and the ability to effectively run your own business. In this episode, Dr. Koka shares his thoughts on technical skills, the challenges of managing your own practice, and the changing role of dental education.

As both a dentist and a lawyer, Dr. Frank DeLuca has seen it all when it comes to medicolegal complications. He also knows the steps doctors must take to avoid potential litigation, particularly with implants. In this episode, Dr. De Luca describes common mistakes that get dentists into trouble and how to avoid them. He also discusses standards of care, how to manage complications when they arise and when it may be wise to avoid treating a patient altogether. Finally, if a legal issue does arise, Dr. DeLuca provides advice on how to plan a successful path forward.

Sleep apnea is a topic you can mention to just about anyone and get an earful of stories about their own experience with lack of sleep or snoring. So what should you do as a dental professional and how can your patients and practice benefit? In this episode, Dr. Jamison Spencer pulls back the curtain of treating sleep issues with provisional diagnoses and discusses how to screen, inform and supply a provisional appliance to patients in need.

https://www.glidewell.com/PMAD

In this bonus episode, Dr. Neil Park discusses the new Implant Business Essentials Continuum with Dr. Randolph Resnik and Dr. Roger Levin. The Continuum, a partnership with The Misch Resnik Institute, The Levin Group and Glidewell, is designed to help doctors enhance their business management skills and grow for their implant practice. The continuum provides 23 CEUs and consists of 11 online webinars and an in-person weekend at Glidewell in Irvine, California.

Dr. Randolph Resnik, one of the most prominent minds in oral implantology, is an accomplished educator, researcher, author and clinician. In this episode, Dr. Resnik discusses meeting Carl Misch during his fourth year of dental school and starting the highly influential Misch Institute, which was recently renamed the Misch Resnik Implant Institute. Along the way, Dr. Resnik provides his thoughts on the evolution of the implant and the importance of arming yourself with the right surgical and prosthetic training for practice success.

As an experienced litigator and employment attorney, Gary Pritchard has a wealth of knowledge about how to avoid business situations that can leave you legally exposed. In this episode, Gary provides advice aimed at keeping dentists out of trouble on a whole host of topics, including: building leases, getting paid by patients, hiring practices, employee relations, drug testing, unemployment compensation and sexual harassment. Do you have a question and want some guidance on one of these topics? Gary is happy to point you in the right direction. Simply email [email protected].

Dr. Neil Park and Dr. David Hochberg discuss their mutual lifelong love of guitars, including childhood inspirations, their addiction to seeking out guitars for their collection and their amazing visit to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, the Holy Grail of guitar shops. This special episode is a treat for every guitar slinger out there.

After starting his career as a restorative dentist in a periodontal practice, Dr. David Hochberg opened his general practice in Atlanta more than 35 years ago. Join us as we discuss the private practice experience – from surviving student loans to differentiating your practice – and how it has changed over the years. As AAID past president and newsletter editor, Dr. Hochberg talks about the important role that implant dentistry played in his practice success. He also shares his experience on CE, adding specialty services to your practice, case selection, developing staff and retaining patients.

Dr. Roger Levin and the Levin Group have earned their reputation as the premier dental practice consulting company. Since 1985, the firm has coached over 30,000 dental practices on strategic planning, executive coaching and practice analysis. With more than 65 books and 4,000 articles published, the Levin Group has become the go-to firm for dentists pursuing increased growth, profitability, and professional satisfaction. In this podcast, Dr. Levin shares his practice management advice, as well as discussing “6 Ways to Increase Production.”