Smiles Matter®

Exemplary clinician and accomplished dental photographer Dr. Adamo Notarantonio joins Laura Kelly to discuss the significant role of photography in dentistry. This insightful conversation uncovers how photography can be used as a strategic tool to support the success of a dental practice in diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, and communication.

Digital dentistry expert Dr. Jeff Shapiro joins Laura Kelly to discuss how digital tools are reshaping the landscape of dentistry. The conversation expands to uncover the potential of digital tools to enhance patient care, improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and communicate with dental labs.

Cybersecurity expert Gary Salman is back on the Smiles Matter podcast to share the latest updates on protecting our digital assets. He reminds us of best practices to prevent our data from being vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Moreover, Gary and host Laura Kelly also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in combatting cyber threats and potentially as a marketing tool.

Olympic champion Laura Wilkinson joins Laura Kelly to discuss how the visualization technique can help us stay focused and achieve our professional and personal goals. This insightful conversation uncovers how visualization works by conditioning our brain to see, hear, and feel the success in our minds before it happens.

Dr. Patrick Lillis joins Laura Kelly to discuss the profession's state regarding implant dentistry. The conversation expands to the importance of effective collaboration between surgeons, restorative dentists, and technicians—and the role of mentorship and continuing education in accomplishing optimal results.

Social media marketing expert Blake Hadley joins Laura Kelly to discuss the benefits of social media marketing for dentists. They cover trends in video marketing, best practices, and practical advice on maximizing social media efforts by posting with purpose.

Cybersecurity expert and law enforcement veteran, Gary Salman, joins Laura Kelly for the ninth installment of Smiles Matter's 'Winning Strategies.' Mr. Salman and Laura Kelly discuss how a ransomware attack is executed and its financially crippling effects on dental practices. They also cover insightful advice on how dentists can protect themselves and their practices from a cyberattack.

Cosmetic Dentist and Executive Director of Modern Dental Group Limited, Dr. Ronald Chan, joins Laura Kelly for the eighth installment of Smiles Matter's 'Winning Strategies.' Dr. Chan and Laura discuss TrioClear, MicroDental's innovative and predictable three-stepaligner solution for practices and patients. Dr. Chan explains why this new FDA-cleared product is not only a technologically advanced orthodontic treatment but also a solution that improves workflow and saves chair time.

Cosmetic dentist, educator, author and Seattle Study Club member Dr. Joshua Austin joins Laura Kelly for the seventh installment of Smiles Matter’s ‘Winning Strategies.’ Dr. Austin and Laura discuss the ways that dentists and doctors experience anxiety, burnout and depression, alongside the resources and tools needed to overcome such mental trauma. Dr. Austin and Laura also discuss the overall benefits that overcoming such battles can have on your overall life balance.

Cosmetic Dentist, educator, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) accredited member Dr. Jeffery W. Lineberry joins Laura Kelly for the sixth installment of the Smiles Matter's "Winning Strategies" podcast. Dr. Lineberry and Laura discuss how learning to manage, assess and redirect resources to new areas has proven to be key strategies to support the success of a dental practice. Dr. Jeff Lineberry also provides insight into trends he has experienced in recent times— and how adjust...