The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Thanks for joining us. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In the US, in 2022, there were about 11,000 dental school applicants and of those, 6,300 enrolled as a freshman dental student. So essentially, last year, 57% of applicants ended up going to a US dental school. For most of them, their path was pretty predictable... finish college and go straight to dental school. But for some, their decision to apply to dental school happened years later... and only after realizing that their current career, completely different from dentistry, was not what they wanted to do for the rest of their working life. Today we'll be talking to one such dental school applicant hoping to start in 2024. Her name is Adrienne Frachtman, a young lady who already has a career in the health science field and is determined to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. And I might add that of the more than 450 episodes that we've produced on this show since 2018,, this will be the first time we've talked with a dental school applicant.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to prepare your dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them. Our guest is Dr. Stanley Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist and emeritus professor of dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of U.S.C., formerly the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. When it comes to your root canal cases, increasing speed doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing safety or a favorable outcome. Today we'll be discussing research-based facts and the tools to use to make our root canal procedures faster and easier with predictable clinical outcomes. Our guest is Dr. Aaron Nicholas, who has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years and was picked as one of Washington’s Top Dentists by Washingtonian Magazine and has been chosen every year as a “Top Doctor” by the Consumer Council of America since 2004.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface - it's important to know your burs and how they can improve clinical outcome. Today we'll be discussing how to put the right spin on your preps and restorations. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost. She is a recognized dental educator, author, and clinical consultant who maintains a comprehensive restorative practice in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest evidence-based practical guidelines for caries management along with strategies to incorporate new treatment methods into daily practice. Our guest is Joy Void-Holmes, otherwise known as Dr. Joy. She is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years of clinical experience. She is founder of Dr. Joy, RDH™ and co-founder of JELL-ED. Dr. Joy has presented continuing education courses nationally and internationally.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. It's no secret to any of us listening to this podcast that costs are up and reimbursements haven't kept up and in some cases theyre going down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. So in light of all this, it's important that we work efficiently. Today we'll be discussing strategies to increase our efficiency and keep costs down without sacrificing quality. Our guest is Dr. Joshua Austin, who maintains a full time restorative dentistry practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and monthly columnist for Dental Economics magazine focusing on dental products and technology.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing tooth replacement using minimally invasive adhesive bridges. Our guest is Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz, who has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE” between 2006-2011 by Dentistry Today. He is the director of the Los Angeles Institute of Esthetic Dentistry and past course director of the “University of Southern California’s Esthetic Dentistry Continuum” from 2004-2009. He has been in full time private practice in the Studio District of Los Angeles for 20 years.

Dental podcast: I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast, we'll answer some common questions about the role of the GP in detecting oral cancer and how general dentists can become proficient in oral cancer screening and biopsy techniques. We'll also talk about how to bill for these life-saving services. Our guest is Dr. Robert Convissar, a general practitioner with over 40 years of clinical experience. In addition to maintaining a private practice in New York City, he also lectures worldwide on laser surgery, biopsy techniques and infant tongue tie release. Dr. Convissar is the author of over half a dozen textbooks and well over a dozen peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use of digital and traditional impression taking techniques and how to make things easier for the dental lab, which ultimately results in less stress and a better restoration for the patient. Our guest is Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr., a General Dentist and International Speaker, who lectures on Restorative and Dental Implant procedures. He is on the editorial advisory board for Dental Products Report and a Catapult member, who speaks and evaluates new products.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Lithium Disilicate restorations are the most popular aesthetic ceramic restorations being placed today. Today we'll be discussing the materials and time proven techniques used to deliver restorations made from Lithium Disilicate and how they can decrease problems and increase longevity of your restorations. Our guest is Dr. Gary Radz, who maintains a cosmetic focused general practice in downtown Denver, Colorado for 25 years. He has extensively lectured and published on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Over the course of his career he has worked with manufacturers and laboratories to evaluate and improve dental products.