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.

There's no question there's been an ongoing buzz and growing interest among dental professionals in, what is being referred to as, Wellness Dentistry. So what exactly is Wellness Dentistry? And why would a dentist consider positioning his or her practice around it? To answer these questions and more is our guest Dr Mohammad Kamal. Dr Kamal completed his Pathology training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in California, serving as a chief resident. He completed subspecialty fellowship training in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology at UCLA and he is board certified in Anatomic Pathology. Dr. Kamal served as Medical Director of LabCorp’s Dianon Laboratory and as Chief Medical Officer for PLUS Diagnostics.

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Not all masks are created equal, and understanding the risks of using sub-par masks is vital for both safety and liability. In a dental practice, where high-aerosol procedures are routine, using the wrong mask or a sub-par mask may not only put your staff and patients at risk of exposure to harmful particles but also open your practice to serious legal consequences. With us today is our guest, Dr. Sheri Doniger. She is a sought after speaker, KOL and expert on the topic of infection control and prevention.

Today we'll be talking about a variety of perio related topics that GPs should be aware of. How do we determine the frequency of our re-care appointments? How do we get the highest compliance from our patients? Is there a secret sauce for getting predictable success with our perio cases? To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Steven Milman. Dr. Milman received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He was a researcher in periodontal microbiology and was a full time periodontist in his private practice in Round Rock and Austin, Texas for 36 years.

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So how do we elevate our practice and what does elevating our practice do for our career, business and patients. It actually does quite a lot. For one, it helps with employee retention. A recent poll showed that the number one reason why a dental hygienist leaves a dental practice is because the practice is not innovative, it's doing the same ol same ol and they feel they are stuck in a rut, not learning anything new. nor are they trying new techniques and products. Also part of our episode today is talking about incorporating diagnostics into our practice. Instead of rushing through the medical history and moving right to our scaling, root planing and prophies, we should dedicate time to diagnostic testing, getting to the root cause of the problem. As our guest Amanda Hill will explain, diagnostic testing is a game-changer for the practice and not only builds trust between the practice and the patient, but also drives revenue to a whole new level.

Overall, we're doing less endo surgery than in the past. So why is this happening and what are we doing instead? When do we actually need to do endo surgery and how successful are endo surgical procedures? To tell us more about trends, techniques and success rates of endodontic surgeries these days is our guest Dr. Allen Nasseh. Dr. Nasseh received his DDS from Northwestern and his specialty certificate in Endodontics from Harvard, where is has been a senior clinical faculty member and lecturer for the past 28 years. He lives and practices endodontics in Downtown Boston. You can also find him online at youtube.com/@aanasseh.

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A fee-for-service practice doesn't have to be this pie-in-the-sky far reaching goal - it is attainable with the right mindset, good communication and keeping your eye on the prize. To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Lauren Rainey. Dr. Rainey works as a general dentist and currently teaches a broad array of subjects to dentists in the US & Canada.

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To tell us the importance of having preventative protocol in a dental practice and all the nuances around building the optimal caries prevention toolbox are our guests today, Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt. They are both RDHs with over 15 years of hygiene experience. They are co-founders of L’Diamante Dental Coaching, helping hygienists gain confidence and shine in their careers.

Have you ever thought about practicing dentistry in a rural area? In this episode, we'll take a closer look at what it means to practice dentistry in rural America. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, who is in private practice in rural upstate NY for over 40 years. Dr. Benjamin has faculty appointments at several universities, is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He currently serves on the editorial review board for several prestigious dental journals.

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So the question is, if you're willing to try some new dental products (different from what you've been using for years) how do you know which one is best for you, your team members and your patients? To help us put this all in perspective, we'll be talking with Emily Boge. Emily is a RDH, speaker and writer with a dual Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership. She's a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input into product development.