The Dental Up Podcast

 Shaun Keating sits down with our guest this week Dr. B. Jason Toups, DDS and discuss the importance of finding and having a strong relationship with your Dental Lab. Dr. Toups gives an insight on the ups and down on the day to day of being a Dentists in today’s age and finally, Shaun and Dr. Toups discuss why jumping into first generation new technology is sometimes not a good idea. You’ll hear all this and more on this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast. In this episode you’ll hear about: -The ups and downs in the day to day of being a dentist. -The importance of having communication with your Dental Lab. -What makes a good lab and choosing the right one? -Why diving into the first generation of new technology is a bad idea. -How having an Art Degree helped Dr. Toups have an advantage in his dental career.  For more information on Dr. Toups, his practice and social media links, check the links down below! Practice Website Link:http://toupsdds.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Toups-Family-Dentistry-156023821113420/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/toupsdds/ As mentioned on this episode, check out Dr. Toups brother who owns two very successful restaurants that were featured on The Food NetworkCheck out their website at: http://toupsmeatery.com Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toupsmeatery/

Shaun Keating sits down with our guest this week Dr. Kevin Fryer, DDS and chat about his latest project, “The Clinical Hacks Podcast”, and goes in-depth on what inspired this group of Dentists to come together and start a podcast focused primarily on clinical content.  Dr. Fryer talks about his recent experience with CEREC and how it’s changed his workflow. Shaun also shares “the Lab’s Perspective” on modeless impressions and Digital Dentistry. All this and more! On this latest episode of the Dental Up Podcast. Topics you’ll hear on this episode: -Introduction to Dr. Fryer's podcast, “ Clinical Hacks Podcast” -How CEREC changed the delivery of impressions for Dr. Fyer -The Importance of utilizing photography in your day-to-day dentistry. - A Lab’s Perspective about Digital Dentistry and it’s fast turn around time. -Adapting to Modeless Impressions. For more Information about Dr. Fryer's Practice and his Podcast check out the links down below.  Check out his Practice's Website: https://www.kevinfryerdds.com Check out his podcast by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1731846006905360/ Check out Dr. Fryer's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kevinwfryerddsinc/

Our guest host Bob Brandon sits down with Steve Tapie Implant Manager and Dean Tassey CAD/CAM Manager, both from Keating Dental Arts. They discuss and pinpoint some Digital Tips and Techniques that Keating Dental Arts is utilizing to fabricate High-Quality Restorations.  They talk about the surge in monolithic, modeless restorations; they provide a quick walk through on how a Digital Customer takes a scan for an implant case and the new focus on Digital Denture fabrications. All this and much more! On this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast!   Things you’ll hear on this podcast:. - The Surge in monolithic, modeless restorations. -Is there a fabrication limit when it comes to Digital Scans? -Walk-through on how a Digital Customer takes a scan for an implant case. -What we are doing with Angle Corrected Abutments and Monolithic Screw Retained Restorations. -Keating’s use of Carbon Printers.

Dr. Naif Sinada, DMD, MS is our guest this week on the Dental Up Podcast.  We sit down with Dr. Sinada and talked about how we are living in the Golden Age of Dentistry. How younger dentists coming out of school are being taught to use Digital methods and leaving the old “analog ways”, in the back burner. We learn how he adapted to a new Digital Workflow, which helped him become more efficient and lastly, Bob and Dr. Sinada go in-depth and compare digital and conventional impressions. Things you will hear on this episode: -Why it’s important to learn both the old conventional impression method and the new Digital Impression System as a student. -Why Dr. Sinada decided to go Fully Digital in his practice. - How utilizing digital workflows can help you become more efficient in your dental practice. - Dr. Sinada explains why we are in the midst of the Golden Age of Dentistry by transitioning from analog methods to faster digital solutions.  

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we have Dr. Casey Jones, DMD stop by and chat with our guest host Bob Brandon. Dr. Jones talks to us about her journey from being a touring professional dancer to doing an outreach program in the Arctic Circle and later transitioning into the Dental Industry. We also discuss Dr. Jones experience with modern technology; the importance of perfecting your digital scanning process before sending it to the lab and why hiring the right people will either make or break your practice. In this episode you will hear about: -Dr. Jones transition from being a touring professional dancer to a Dentist. -The Importance of hiring the right people. -Her experience with ITERO and Modern Technology. -Her experience as an Undergrad in the Arctic Circle.

On this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast, Shaun Keating talks to Dr. John Z. Xu, DMD. They discuss how Dr. Xu was able to adapt to a changing Dental Industry in the Digital Age. Dr. Xu talks about why it’s important to ask as many questions and get involved as much as you can in your Dental Courses before graduating. Finally, why learning from your mistakes is a good thing, especially when you are just starting out. Things you will hear on this podcast -Why Dr. Xu chose to become a General Dentist and why he enjoys doing Endo. -The Importance of asking questions and learning from both your Dentist and staff  when you are an associate. -Why he prefers hands-on CE over standard lectures. -Why he enjoys using CEREC and CBCT -How Dr. Xu was influenced in becoming a dentist after college.

On this week’s episode of The Dental-Up Podcast, we have Bob Brandon as our special guest host.  Bob sat down with his father, Dr. Dale Brandon and discussed his illustrious 50 Years in clinical practice. They talked about the evolution of the dental profession over the past half-century, and discussed dental materials, preparation designs, restorative processes, and his own experience with Keating Dental Arts products. Talking points in this episode:  -Axial wall and occlusal reduction -Why Dr. Brandon made the switch from PFMs to KDZ Bruxer™ crowns. -His personal experience with the KDZ Bruxer Aesthetic™ crowns and e.max veneers. -Smile line evaluation, and how to determine where to place the maxillary incisal edge. -Dr. Brandon’s experience with the Keating Custom Abutments.

Our guest this week on the Dental Up Podcast is Dr. Nick Ciardiello, DMD. We sat down with Dr. Ciardiello and talked about why it’s important to find the right mentors at an early stage in your career. How utilizing their advice and knowledge, can potentially help you figure out your specialty, assess your workflow, and get the inside scoop on what it takes to run a dental practice.  Some Important talking points in this episode: -Dr. Ciardiello’s experience with a Dental Internship Program -How he balanced his passion for sports and his dental career while in school. -Why Dr.Ciardiello is overloading on CE and online educational courses. - How he utilizes Instagram and how he acquired opportunities from social media. For more information on Dr. Ciardiello check out his website by clicking here: https://drnickciardiello.com Check out his social media: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickc/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/drnickciardiello/

Our guest this week is Dr. Heath Lampee, DMD. We sat down with Dr. Lampee and discussed the importance of having financial freedom. How he was able to reduce his debt completely and turn his fairly new practice into a well-established pillar in the Beaverton Community. How he utilizes traditional and digital media to reach out to new potential clients and why investing in your education after graduating is important for your growth and future success. In this episode you will hear about:-Dr. Lampee talks about the importance of paying off your debt as soon as you can.  - Why it's important to invest in CE to grow! - He talks about his philosophy “Keep it lean, keep it smart, keep it small” -His experience in purchasing his practice at a very young age and how he was able to turn it into a financial success.  For more information about Dr. Lampee and Sleep Dentistry Defined check out: https://www.sleepdentistrydefined.com Check out Dr. Lampee’s Book by clicking down below:  

Our guest this week is Dr. Travis Burkett, DDS. We sat down with Dr. Burkett and talked about the importance of giving back and being involved in his community. How his involvement with The Special Olympics opened his outlook on life and in business.  Why it’s important to bring consultants or coaches to your practice and how they can help you improve yourself and your dental practice. In this episode Shaun and Dr. Burkett talk about:-His involvement with the Special Olympics. -How he uses a Football Team Building approach to create and maintain a stable practice. - How he turned his small practice into a 12,000sq ft  Dental Practice Powerhouse. - How his referral program helped him grow his practice over the years. -Why it's important to have a coach or consultant come in and help you out.