As dental professionals and practice owners we have a lot to think about and manage in order to keep everything running smoothly at the office. But there is one thing that is probably not top of mind... and that's workplace violence. The odds of a violent incident unfolding in our practice is relatively low. But if it happens, the question is, are you prepared? So we invited Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, MBA, to talk to us about workplace violence in the dental setting and what we can do as dental professionals to best protect our team members and patients. How do we identify the risks, de-escalate a potential violent interaction and ultimately decide, in the case of a deadly threat, whether to run, hide or fight. OSHA link: https://www.osha.gov/etools/evacuation-plans-procedures/eap/

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To help manage post-op sensitivity and recurrent decay in composite restorative dentistry, we do have options in our selection of composite resin materials. Is your composite material bioactive? Does it actively participate in the oral ecosystem, helping to reduce post-op sensitivity and acid producing microbes at the tooth-composite interface? To tell us more about it is our guest, Dr Neville Hatfield. Dr. Hatfield graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He completed a GPR at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital, where he provided comprehensive prosthetic and surgical treatment to military veterans. He currently practices in New Jersey.

Today we'll be discussing how 3D facial scanning and 3D printing can offer the clinician tremendous advantages to aid in the diagnosis, design, and fabrication of full-arch dentistry. We will also discuss how to best transition your practice into the world of digital dentistry. No question, prices have come down and according to our guest today a dentist can now equip an office with a full suite of digital technology for $25,000. We'll discuss the future of digital dentistry and how AI will play a part in everything we do as clinicians.

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We all know that full arch implant cases can be difficult. More specifically the bite registration can be difficult to establish because we don't have reference of teeth to set the vertical dimension of occlusion. Is there any digital method to solve this problem? Well, there is! Dr. Philippe Nuytens, a well-respected prosthodontist, will explain how a simple idea crossed his mind that encouraged him to develop and commercialize a novel scan body system for intraoral scanners. The system makes it easy and fast for the dentist to quickly and reliably establish VDO and immediately scan the mouth. Each scan body incorporates an adjustable bite screw (CAPS). This episode addresses this new and exciting VDO tool. You can learn more at Viva Learning through Dr. Nuyten's webinar and at https://www.dynamicabutment.com/

Today we'll be talking to a dentist who knows a lot about full arch rehabilitation. He's here to share some of his tips and tricks. He's a young ambitious dentist who has taken full advantage of digital technology which has brought him predictable success with his full arch rehab cases. His practice is fully digital and he absolutely loves practicing in this fast evolving digital revolution. His name is Dr. Danny Domingue, a General Dentist in Lafayette, Louisiana with a private practice dedicated to implant dentistry.

Today we'll be taking a clinical journey through the delivery of a zirconia crown. We'll talk about the scan, marking our margins, working with the lab, choosing the right kind of zirconia and the tools and techniques for seating, adjusting and polishing our zirconia crown. Our guest is Dr. Marty Jablow, known as America's Dental Technology Coach.

One of the most valuable steps a new dentist can take is finding a mentor—someone who’s been in the field for 25 years or more and has learned through experience, including their own mistakes. A mentor offers the chance to see what lies ahead, helping you avoid getting caught up in the moment and make well-thought-out decisions about the kind of practice you want to build and the investments you’ll need to make. Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Chris Pescatore, a general dentist with over 30 years of experience. He has been a pioneer in digital dentistry since the early ’90s and has seen it all when it comes to creating aesthetic restorations. As you listen to Dr. Pescatore’s insights, we hope you gain invaluable advice to help guide you as you embark on your own dental career.

In today's episode, we're exploring a common challenge faced by dental practices: the limitations imposed by dental insurance on billing frequency for CT scans. But what if there's a solution lying in plain sight? What if dentists, as medical specialists, could leverage a different avenue to bill for these essential scans, not only unlocking a significant financial opportunity but also enhancing patient care and well-being? Our guest today is Kandra Sellers, a RDH with over 25 years in the dental industry. She is widely considered one of the most passionate and respected dental coaches. She is an educator in the field of oral systemic health, as well as founder and CEO of TIPS Medical Billing.

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In addition to her successful dental practice in Pittsburgh PA, Dr. Susan McMahon has embraced a leadership role as one of the most sought after speakers in the dental profession. And with her success, she is a strong advocate for women dentists to take center stage in their field. In this episode we'll talk about how women can make their way to the podium and balance their career between being a clinician and an educator.

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Obstructive sleep apnea, commonly referred to as OSA, affects 25% of adults yet 80% of cases go undiagnosed. And we know that sleep-related breathing disorders can cause havoc on a patient's oral and systemic health. And with so many patients having OSA, dentists have an amazing opportunity to treat these patients that are already patients of record. In this episode, we'll hear from two experts on the best way to start the journey of dental sleep medicine, helping patients on their path to good oral and systemic health while boosting revenue for the practice.