The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental professionals have faced challenges in obtaining PPE during the pandemic. In some cases, due to perceived shortages and increasing PPE costs, dental practices resorting to unfamiliar suppliers may buy PPE that is not NIOSH certified or FDA cleared for use in healthcare settings, putting both the dental teams and patients at risk. Today we'll be discussing the agencies that test and approve PPE for use in these settings, how to access proper resources to ensure a dental practice is using approved PPE, and what criteria to follow when making product selections for PPE.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Stressors in dentistry have never been higher. Increased cost of doing business, inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing to name a few. Today we'll be discussing strategies to increase our efficiency in both direct and indirect restorative dentistry in order to keep costs down without sacrificing quality.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to avoid the most common causes of failures of implant retained multi-unit restorations, and gain a better understanding of the variety of materials and manufacturing methods for hybrid dentures. Our guest is Koorosh Aghakhani, an expert certified dental technician and leader in cutting edge dental technology.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. One person each hour of every day dies of oral cancer. Its one of the top 6 causes of deaths in the USA in males. With the introduction of fluorescence visualization devices, and an ADA code for payment for oral cancer screenings using these devices, its now easier than ever to diagnose lesions early, before they may spread. Once discovered, most dentists can easily perform a simple soft tissue biopsy. Today we'll be discussing simple biopsy techniques and the best ways to bill for it.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing medical, dental and surgical treatment of the infected patient. Our guest is Dr. Stuart Lieblich, a world respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is a contributor to over 19 textbooks and published over 45 peer reviewed papers and abstracts related to oral surgery and oral medicince. He is a noted speaker nationwide and regularly presents webinars for Viva Learning.com. He is currently in private practice in Avon, CT and is on the medical staff at a variety of hospitals in CT.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Choosing the right cement for your fixed restoration is just as important as picking the correct material. Today we'll be talking about dental cements, especially as they relate to our ceramic restorations. Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow. He's a general dentist in Woodbridge NJ and Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting. Dr. Jablow has been recognized as a top speaker by Dentistry Today and has lectured world wide on dental technology and materials.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll touch on trends, advancements and developments in the area of composite resins. The conversation will range from practitioner preferences through the latest and greatest in material science advancements. Our guest is Dr. Foroud Hakim, who holds a full time position in the Dept. of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific. He has maintained a private practice for over 30 years where his deep ties with the dental industry allow for beta testing and consulting for new product evaluation and development.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the psychological concepts behind major financial decisions in your practice. Our guest is Dr. Ankur Gupta, who has a private practice in a suburb west of Cleveland. He lectures extensively for several dental society study clubs, annual sessions, post-doctorate residency programs, and several CE programs throughout the country.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the typical protocols, challenges, and nuances of tissue management and retraction for final impressions. Our guest is Dr. Foroud Hakim, who holds a full time position in the Dept. of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific. He has maintained a private practice for over 30 years where his deep ties with the dental industry allow for beta testing and consulting for new product evaluation and development. Dr. Hakim will share some intriguing new products that every restorative doctor should have in their tool box that can simplify what is often considered one of the more frustrating processes in patient treatment.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to tackle Periodontal disease before it gets out of hand. We'll be discussing how to accelerate periodontal case acceptance, improve patient outcomes, and increase our overall confidence in treating periodontal disease. Our guest is Amber Auger, a practicing dental hygienist, consultant and international speaker.