The Prod Pod

Featuring Kirk Huntsman, chairman and CEO of Vivos Therapeutics, we take a closer look at sleep disorders and why dentists are uniquely positioned to treat them.

As March is National Women's History Month, we spoke to American Association of Women Dentists President Dr. Lauren Aguilar and AAWD's Director of Corporate Relations, Dr. Brittany Bergeron on practice ownership and leadership opportunities for women in the industry, AAWD's mission, and what else needs to change for women dentists.

DPR’s Editorial Director Noah Levine sat down with Gene Dorff, Dentsply Sirona’s group vice president of implants and Dr. Dan Butterman to review several big announcements the company made in the arena of implants during Dentsply Sirona World 2021 in Las Vegas.

The Prod Pod is pleased to welcome Dr. Samuel Low, Vice President, Dental and Clinical Affairs, and Chief Dental Officer of BIOLASE. Dr Low is Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry and Associate faculty member of the Pankey Institute. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology. 

Dr Low speaks with DPR’s editorial director Noah Lavine about study showing a potential link between periodontitis and depression.  

On this episode of the ProdPod, I’m pleased to welcome Dr. Matthew Burton, founder of Burton Dental Innovations, with a practice in the greater Chicago area. Dr. Burton and I examine the state of matrix systems early in his career, why these systems caused frustration with his Class II restorations, and how these experiences lead him to design the VursaWedge. 

Dr. Anna Munné, president of the Diverse Dental Society, speaks about inclusion and diversity in dentistry and why it's so important.

On this episode of the Prod Pod, we welcome Joe Fogg and Sue Jefferies from onDiem to discuss the company's partnership with HLT and the recent announcement of PTO offered on its platform.

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On this episode of the ProdPod, DPR Associate Editor Kristin Hohman speaks to Dr. Michael Snider of Cambridge Dental Associates in Greenwood, SC. Dr. Snider discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and how his practice has actually seen an increase in business since reopening. He also talks about how restorative materials can be efficient while reducing costs.

Dan Traub, vice president of product at Method Procurement, joins the ProdPod to discuss why the dental products industry is so unique, what purchasing challenges practices face, and how the Method platform can help.