The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

You are in the tough position of pushing for the collections from the patient, or adjusting the balance down as a professional courtesy “write-off," leaving you with a lot less money. So what went wrong to put your office in this position in the first place? To help answer that question and address how to keep dental insurance money coming in seamlessly is our guest Dr. Dominque Fufidio. She is the CEO, Founder and main coach at Fufidio Consulting Group where she has pioneered a unique coaching offering: one focused on understanding the dental insurance claims review process. Her goal is to have dental practices benefit from her proven techniques to “build a better benefits reimbursement success rate.” She can be reached at https://fufidioconsultinggroup.com/ Thanks to our episode sponsors: GC America - https://www.gc.dental/ Shining 3D - https://www.shining3ddental.com/

Today we'll be discussing ways to empower dental hygienists and dental assistants to deliver exceptional care, going beyond what is typically expected of them, and reaching new heights in clinical outcomes and career satisfaction. Our guest is Lancette VanGuilder, a trailblazer and leader in dentistry for more than two decades. She practices as a complete health dental hygienist with 28 years of experience. She is the founder of a nonprofit mobile dental hygiene business and is recognized as an international CE speaker and serves as the current Vice-President of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

Accessing dental implant health is different than accessing the health of a natural tooth. So when it comes to implants and the surrounding tissue and bone, what do we look for and how do we proceed with our hygiene treatment and our recommendations to the patient regarding a feasible homecare strategy? Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dent hygienist with a masters in dental education. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information at levelupip.com. Thanks to our episode sponsors: Philips Oral Healthcare - https://www.philipsoralhealthcare.com/ VOCO America - https://www.voco.dental/us/

So we're beginning to hear more and more about the benefits of warming composite. For one thing, because of the lower viscosity at the time of application, it's a whole lot easier on your hand. But the real benefit lies in adaptation and we all know that the better adaptation, the less likely we'll see recurrent decay and post-operative sensitivity. To tell us why she loves warming composite and how easy it is to make the transition in your operatory to this technique, is our guest Dr. Lauren Rainey. Dr. Rainey is a regular contributor on Viva Learning.com and currently teaches direct restorative techniques to dentists in the US & Canada.

At varying extents, most of us are doing cosmetic dentistry in our practice. But how do we manage the 12 year old that is suffering from what we call SnapChat Dsymorphia? It's a mindset that makes individuals feel inadequate as a result of constantly comparing themselves to social media influencers. They're requesting aggressive treatment like veneers hoping to turn their teeth into celebrity smiles. So what's the best way to approach this? To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Susan McMahon. Dr. McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry. She frequently lectures across the United States and abroad on minimally invasive dentistry, technology and conservative, undetectable cosmetic dentistry. Thanks to our episode sponsors: GC America - https://www.gc.dental/ COLTENE - https://www.coltene.dental/viva-hyflex/

Most dentists are noticing the changes in the industry. Supplies are getting more expensive, insurance collections are decreasing, and large dental organizations are moving into the neighborhood! So what's the difference between a DSO, DPO, and DPG? And why does all this matter and how does it affect you as a dentist and practice owner? To tell us all about it is Dr. Weston Spencer, Chief Dental Officer for SPP and a practicing general dentist in La Jolla, CA. Thanks to our episode sponsors: NSK America - https://www.nskdental.com/ Ivoclar - https://www.ivoclar.com/

This episode focuses on the importance of patient communication and what we can do as dentists to improve our communication skills and processes. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a regular contributor to Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to a variety of dental companies. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: https://www.legion.dentist/. Thanks to our episode sponsors: 3M - https://www.3m.com/clarity-aligners-flex/ DENTALEZ - https://www.dentalez.com/

So how important is continuing education in our career? How important is it for the young dentist to find a mentor, someone that can provide invaluable practical advice? And what does it take to find a good mentor? We'll be asking our guest Dr. Devin McClintock these questions as she shares her experiences on some of the best ways to enjoy and excell in dentistry. Dr. McClintock graduated with honors from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

Explore the use of dental lasers in molar endodontics, discussing the benefits of Herbeum YAG laser and innovative tools like Route CX3. Learn about the integration of lasers in root canal therapy, endodontic sealers, and the impact of laser technology on dental practices and specialist shortage.

To tell us how to establish your niche, spread the word and attract the kind of patients you want to treat is our guest, Dr. Lauren Rainey. Dr Rainey owns and operates her own clinical practice and currently teaches direct restorative techniques to dentists in the US & Canada. Thanks to our episode sponsors: COLTENE - https://www.coltene.dental/viva-hyflex/ Philips Oral Healthcare - https://www.philipsoralhealthcare.com/