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- Kerr: The Superheroes of Dental Composites—Saving Smiles, One Filling at a Time (With Zero Drama)
In this episode, Dr. Andy Goldsmith interviews Dr. Ulf Drechsler from Kerr Dental to explore how dental composite resin is made and gain insight into how these products are made.
32 min - Brasseler: Crafting Diamond Burs in the USA – Because Your Teeth Deserve the Crown Jewels
In this episode, we have an interesting conversation with Larry Rose - Director of Rotary, Product Development and Innovations and Justin Frigo - Senior National Account Manager from Brasseler. We discuss the origins of Brasseler as well as how diamond burs are made and the differences between Brazed and Galvanic Diamond burs.
You can access more information on Brasseler products by going to: Shop.BrasselerUSA.com
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or by calling 1-800-841-452227 min - Midmark Cabinets: Where Synthesis Meets Artisan—And Your Dental Office Becomes a Work of Art
In this episode of HowDent, Dr. Andy Goldsmith talks with Michael Couch of Midmark to discuss how cabinets are made. We dive into the differences of Midmark's two lines of cabinets: Synthesis and Artizan and the advantages of working with a company that builds medical grade cabinetry. We discuss the manufacturing process of both and Michael differentiates why choosing a company like Midmark makes more sense than going with a local cabinet maker. Enjoy this HowDent discussion on how dental cabinets are made.
35 min - Bien Air: Swiss Handpieces So Precise, They Might Just Tell Time
In this episode, we interview Daniel Call, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Bien-Air to explore how dental handpieces are made in the Swiss watch valley of Switzerland.
37 min - Burkhart: Cracking the Code on Dental Distribution (And Why It’s Basically the Tooth Fairy’s Supply Chain)
In this episode of HowDent, Dr. Andy Goldsmith talks to Nick Arthur, Director of Distribution and Logistics for Burkhart Dental Supply. We learn about what happens to the products we order from the moment we purchase the item to how it is picked, packed and shipped to our offices.
Enjoy this episode of HowDent where we explore how things are made in Dentistry.33 min
About HowDent
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A podcast about how things are made that are used in dentistry. Hosted by Dr. Andy Goldsmith. The Dental industry encompasses many different products and technology. Dentists are taught about…
dental materials in school but the details of how something is actually made is left out. This podcast brings together the missing links about how dental products, dental devices, and dental technology are made.
About the host:
Andy Goldsmith was an NCAA track athlete (Pole Vaulter) in college at the University of Nevada, Reno where he was also managing director of the student newspaper and a student body senator. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Dentistry in 1992.
About the host:
Andy Goldsmith was an NCAA track athlete (Pole Vaulter) in college at the University of Nevada, Reno where he was also managing director of the student newspaper and a student body senator. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Dentistry in 1992.
Dr. Goldsmith continued his education at Marquette University, where he was class president and student body president. After dental school, Dr. Goldsmith completed a two year general practice residency at the University of Colorado, where he finished as chief resident and continued on staff as a part-time assistant professor.
Dr. Goldsmith then owned a private practice for 13 years in Colorado; Esthetic Family Dentistry. After selling his practice in Colorado Dr. Goldsmith Co-founded Smile Source, a group dedicated to preserving independent-practice dentistry. Today, Smile Source is one of the largest dental groups with over 700 locations.
During his tenure at Smile Source he served as President, Chief Dental Officer and Vice President of vendor relations (2011-Dec 2015). In his role as president, he worked with Brazos private equity group directing strategic growth incentives, marketing and key business development plans and M&A. Dr. Goldsmith also served as an advisor and equity holder of Vision Source the worlds largest group of independent practice, optometrists which recently sold to Essilor. In 2019 he was a key witness in the Federal Trade Commission case supporting group dental practices. Andy has also consulted for manufacturers and dealers and has a global perspective from meeting with and speaking to dentists and companies in Italy, UAE, France, England, Greece, Germany and the United States. An accomplished clinician, achieving recognition as a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow in the International Academy of Laser Dentistry, he remains dedicated to helping advance dentistry for the benefit of patients and to preserve the profession of dentistry. He has been awarded a Gold medal by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry for his contributions to the Give Back a Smile Foundation. He has also been recognized by the American College of Dentists for outstanding performance and professionalism.
Dr. Goldsmith also contributes regularly to multiple dental journals and has had his articles published in nine different journals or publications. Dr. Goldsmith operated an online practice management firm and has conducted live seminars.
Dr. Goldsmith practices full time dentistry and is currently owner of Northshore Dental in Houston Texas.