On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Bernie Rico, Keating Dental Lab's very own Digital Implant Specialist. Bernie has been with Keating Dental Lab for 16 years now, and has been the Digital Implant Specialist for 10. He started his career with Keating Dental Lab in the Plaster Department, and everything he knows about digital implants he's learned either through hands-on experience here in the lab or through symposiums. In his free time, he's traveling with his daughter, who plays basketball competitively with her basketball club. Outside of club activities, he enjoys spending time with his family, and going to concerts or sporting events. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - What a day as a Digital Implant Specialist looks like - The clinical steps a doctor takes before sending a digital implant scan to the lab - Scan Bodies: What to use and common issues - Timeline and workflow for printing digital implant restorations - What the most common type of crowns doctors are prescribing right now - And more! If you have any questions or suggestions, please free free to call (800) 433 - 9833! Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview the esteemed Dr. Stephanie Price. After serving 12 years in the army, Dr. Price went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, where she graduated from in 2013. She has been practicing dentistry for at least 30 years now, and continues to provide quality, top-tier restorations and services to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Price's dental education experience - Her first job out of Dental School - Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice - Her future goals and advice - How she incorporates technology into her practice - Sleep Appliances Dr. Prices achievements and honors: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Advanced Education in General Dentistry July 2014- June 2016 Uniformed Services Health University Masters Program Fort Bragg, North Carolina DDS, with Distinction University of North Carolina May 2013 School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, North Carolina BME Mechanical Engineering May 1995 University of Delaware Newark, Delaware Masters, Oral Biology Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences June 2016 Fort Bragg, NC 28310 License Dentist, North Carolina May 2013-present Certificate Mastership Pending, July 2022 Academy of General Dentistry Diplomate March 2020 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry July 2018 Diplomate May 2017 American Board of General Dentistry Helicopter Pilot OH58, UH60 October 1996 US Army Aviation Center Fort Rucker, Alabama Additional Coursework: University of Richmond 1990-1992 Richmond, Virginia Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Fayetteville, North Carolina Methodist University 2008-2009 Fayetteville, North Carolina Tucker Institute June 2014 Seattle, Washington Honors: Honor Graduate, Command and General Staff College Fall 2016 Omicron Kappa Upsilon-UU Chapter Spring 2013 Dean’s List University of North Carolina Spring 2010- Spring 2013 Clinic Commendation University of North Carolina Summer 2010-Spring 2013 Chancellor’s List Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Honor Graduate US Army Officer Basic Course 1996 Distinguished Military Graduate 1995 Dean’s List University of Delaware Spring 1995 Special Recognition: Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Student Award 2013 UNC Spurgeon Class Award Spring 2012 US Army Meritorious Service Medal 2007, 2005 US Army Bronze Star Medal 2005 US Army Senior Army Aviation Badge 2004 US Army Commendation Medal 1999, 2014, 2016, 2018 US Army Achievement Medal 1995, 2001 US Army Air Assault Badge 1995 Whitaker Bioengineering Design Award 1995 Nowinski Excellence in Undergraduate Research 1995 US Army Airborne Badge 1992 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Student Instructor Cellular Biology and Molecular Biology University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 2010-2012 DDS Student Note-Taker RESEARCH and PRESENTATIONS: “Digital Dentures,” “Diagnosis,” 2017. Continuing Education Presentations Fort Polk, Louisiana. “CAD/CAM Dentistry,” 2016. Continuing education presentation as part of the Fort Bragg Comprehensive Short Course “Evaluating the effectiveness of biomaterial removal from dental implant drills following a standardized sterilization protocol,” 2016. Original research completed for the requirement of the masters thesis. “Why the General Dentist Needs to Know About Oral Lichen Planus” January/February 2015. “General Dentistry” Literature review of publications relating to the issues surrounding Oral Lichen Planus. “Finite Element Simulation of Deformations in Woven Structures Under Tensile Loading,” 1995. Created a 3D computer simulation of a plain weave fabric and analyzed the internal forces. Oral presentation at the second International Conference on Composites Engineering, Louisiana August 1995. “It’s your prerogative” 1995. As resident assistant presented a program for my dormitory residents which included a review and discussion of Jane Elliot’s 1968 classroom blue eyed/brown eyed experiment. The program was awarded best program of the month of 15 residence halls on campus. “A Tactile Force Measuring Device,” 1994. Developed tactile force measuring device to identify forces exerted on babies during delivery with the goal of minimizing fetal shoulder dystocia. Poster presentation at the Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Arizona October 1994. VOLUNTEER SERVICE Dentist 2013- 2016 Missions of Mercy and Care Clinic of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved, annually. Dentist 2013- present Care Clinic, Fayetteville, North Carolina Provided dental treatment for the underserved, monthly. Student Dentist 2011-2013 Samaritan Health Center, Durham, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 15 hours. Dental Assistant 2008-2013 Student Health Action Coalition, Chapel Hill North Carolina. Assisted students in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 24 hours. Dental Assistant, 2007-2013. Care Clinic Fayetteville, North Carolina. Assisted in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 30 hours. Math Tutor 1990-1991. Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond Virginia. Mentored and assisted elementary school children; approximately 25 hours. Pediatric Assistant 1988-1990. St. Joseph Hospital, Towson, Maryland. Provided over 500 hours of comfort and activity for children receiving long and short term hospital care. Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! 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PART 2 of 2 Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bongarzone continued his dental education at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, serving as a General Practice Resident. Dr. Bongarzone has four children; Marco Jr., Luca, and twins Ryan and Renee. While away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing and traveling. Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr. is currently studying at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, set to graduate this coming May, 2022. He just passed his boards, and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his fiancée, who is also a dentist. Next steps after graduating include getting married and looking into working as an associate or starting up his own practice from scratch. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: -The technology each were exposed to during their time in Dental School -The significant problem of Student Debt and its financial ramifications of a Dental Education -How this debt impacts future decision making Find Part 1 of this episode here. Learn more about Dr. Bongarzone Sr. and his practice by visiting https://www.twentyfirstdental.com/   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

PART 1 of 2 Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bongarzone continued his dental education at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, serving as a General Practice Resident. Dr. Bongarzone has four children; Marco Jr., Luca, and twins Ryan and Renee. While away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing and traveling. Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr. is currently studying at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, set to graduate this coming May, 2022. He just passed his boards, and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his fiancée, who is also a dentist. Next steps after graduating include getting married and looking into working as an associate or starting up his own practice from scratch. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: -Their best and worst experiences in Dental School -Clinical Life -Lab Procedures in School Upcoming content in the next episode: -The technology each were exposed to during their time in Dental School -The significant problem of Student Debt and its financial ramifications of a Dental Education -How this debt impacts future decision making   Learn more about Dr. Bongarzone Sr. and his practice by visiting https://www.twentyfirstdental.com/   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

With over 50 years of experience as a Lab Technician, Keating Dental Lab's very own Removable Department Manager, Jim McEachern, shares the incredible journey of his career with the Dental Up Podcast. Originally from Boston, Jim's family moved to California when he was 4, and since then he's been all around the world. The most recent 18 years of his career, he has been with Keating Dental Lab, where he continues pursuing his passion in dentistry. In his spare time, Jim enjoys fishing and sailing. He's happily married for 47 years now, and has two sons. He especially enjoys his time with his cat Tucker! In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: -How Jim got started in Dentistry -Studying with the Military -His experience working with the World Renowned Dr. Niles F. Guichet -Early days of the Removable Department -The impact of CAD/CAM in Removables -How Keating Dental Lab does Digital Dentures   Here at Keating Dental Lab, we're always prepared and willing to help out! Give Jim a call at (949) 955 - 2100 ext. 405 if you have any questions!   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

Dr. Eric, the oldest of four children to Dr. Doug and Patti Veenstra, was born and raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He graduated Eastern Christian HS in 1999, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) in 2003, and UMDNJ (currently Rutgers Dental School) in 2007. Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. Eric joined his father, Dr. Doug, in his practice in Midland Park, NJ that was originally established in 1981. They have loved working together and feel blessed to continually grow in their service to the community where they’ve been for over 35 years. Dr. Eric values providing the best treatment and the best experience for his patients. and that has led him to pursue hundreds of hours in advanced dental education. He specifically focused his education for several years to implant dentistry when he saw a need in his practice to give his patients the best treatment options available. He completed an externship from NYU Implant Continuum in 2010, an externship from the Misch International Implant Institute in 2012, and an AAID Maxicourse in Implant Studies from Rutgers University in 2015. Dr. Eric truly enjoys taking the time to get to know his patients, considers them friends, and feels blessed to be able to care for them. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: -Dr. Veenstra's first job out of Dental School and where he attended -The evolution of a Dental Practice: Expansion, Growth, and Scheduling -Internal marketing -How Dr. Veenstra discovered Keating Dental Lab -Why he continues to work with Keating Dental Lab -His experience using all sorts of labs across the country   Visit Dr. Veenstra's website at https://www.veenstradental.com/index.php   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

Dr. Paul Hertz has been highly regarded by his professional peers for his service to dentistry and the community. He is a past President of the Bronx County Dental Society and remains as a chair and participant on several of their committees and their Executive Board. He was also The Director of the Cosmetic Dentistry Department at the St. Barnibas Hospital residency program. Additionally, he has left a permanent mark on dentistry with two active patents in Implant Dentistry and he is in the process of developing several others. He is constantly working on improving dentistry, not only for his own patients, but for the entire dental world. In his spare time Dr. Hertz channels his creative energy into painting. Education DMD: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA-1986 POST-GRAD: General Practice Residency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine - 1987 Certificates in Invisalign, lmplantology and Facial Fillers Memberships Fellow: American College of Dentists - Current Member: American DentalAssociation, Bronx County Dental Society - Current Member: of Bronx County Dental Society Peer Review Committee - Current Representative to NYSDA Council on Dental Practice - 2003-2013 Member: of Bronx County Dental Society Executive Board - Current Past Attending Chairman: Cosmetic Dept., St. Barnabas Residency Program Past President: Bronx Chapter, American Dental Association 2013,2014 Peer Review Committee: 2006-Present In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: -Dr. Hertz's Journey in the Dental World -What motivates him to create -Future technology and products he's developing -The Origin of the Delineator -Coming Soon! The SDI Guided -Teeth brightening with Dental Detailing   Find out more about Dr. Hertz and the services he provides by visiting https://www.hertzdental.com/, and be sure to ask about his method of Dental Detailing!   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode, Bob will continue the discussion from last week regarding accurate shade selection.  Utilizing concepts from biology and physics, we will go over a simplified sequence that will yield accurate results.  Finally, we introduce the Ask a Technician segment, whereby the listener has the opportunity to get his or her questions answered by dental lab technicians.  In this episode, you will hear about: -The Biology of Color Vision -How to Communicate Color: Terminology -Timing and Sequence of Shade Taking Steps + Tips and Tricks! -Cameras and Camera Set Up -Football, World Football, and Viruses -The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting   Email Bob at bob@keatingdentallab.com to have your questions answered in the next Ask a Technician segment!   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Eric Markowitz. Washington DC dentist, Dr. Eric S. Markowitz, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1993. Following graduation, he completed a two-year specialty program in prosthodontics and a one year fellowship in dental implants, focusing on the surgical placement of the implants. When he completed his post-graduate specialty training, he joined his father (Dr. Sid) as a Prosthodontist in Washington D.C. His areas of expertise include cosmetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Eric, as a graduate of the University of Maryland, is an enthusiastic Maryland Terrapins basketball fan. Once springtime arrives, when he’s not in the office, he can be found on the golf course. He and his wife Alicia also enjoy traveling. In this episode, you will hear about: -The importance of patience and communication for perfecting your restorations -Intraoral Photography: Tips and Tricks -Setting reasonable expectations for you and your patients -Determining shade! -Matching the Single Central -The Principles of Cosmetic Dentistry   Find out more about Dr. Markowitz and his practice at https://www.dcsmilecenter.com/meet-us/dr-eric-s-markowitz/   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Shawn Casey. Dr. Casey was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area. After graduating with high marks, he began his studies at Wilkes University. Through these studies he realized his dream of practicing dentistry in the Wyoming Valley, which he pursued at the University of Pittsburgh dental school. In 1994, after being licensed by the state, Dr. Casey opened a solo Dental practice. In 2005, Dr. Casey expanded his Dental facility to a multi doctor practice and in 2009, he opened a special needs dentistry center dedicated to his aunt Mary Casey. Dr Casey is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, he is involved with local charities, church organizations, and public service groups. When not at work, Dr. Casey enjoys being with his children, George, Shawna and Samantha and wife Michele.    In this episode, you will hear about: -2 Special Cases Dr. Casey and Keating Dental Lab worked on together -The challenges they faced for each case -Dr. Casey's experience with the AGD, Academy of General Dentistry -Evidence-Based Dentistry -Digital Scanners: Why does Dr. Casey have so many different scanners? -Why you should tour Keating Dental Lab   Find out more about Dr. Casey and his practice at https://caseydental.com/our-team/   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental