
The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show
Stay informed on the latest dental topics, innovations, procedures and insights with Viva Learning's podcast, The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show. Listen and learn from expert dental clinicians and key opinion leaders. The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show covers a broad range of dental topics and specialties. Listen to episodes that apply to your practice or branch out and discover new interests.
Latest episodes

Sep 6, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 598 - Overcoming the Most Common Pain Points of Bonding
So, there is no doubt, we are practicing in an era where composite and resin technology continue to play a major role in restorative dentistry. And with that, the adhesive layer and our technique in handling the adhesive complex is critical for our restorations to stand the test of time while we do our best to eliminate post-operative sensitivity. Today we'll be talking to an expert in restorative dentistry. His name is Dr. Rolando Nunez. He is a practicing dentist and has published many articles on restorative dentistry in peer reviewed journals. He is also a consultant for Bisco.

Sep 3, 2024 • 25min
Ep. 597 - Assessment is the Key to Unlock Your Periodontal Toolbox
As individuals, each of us have a unique set of oral health needs. These needs are influenced by a myriad of factors including our age, medical history, dental history, lifestyle, and genetics. And because of this, oral health assessments are pivotal in both diagnosing existing issues and in crafting preventative strategies to maintain long-term oral health. To talk about the oral health assessment in more depth and give us some super practical recommendations is our guest Kerry Lepicek. Kerry over 20 years of clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist and continues to work part-time in a clinical setting. She is an international speaker, a published author. and serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health.

Aug 28, 2024 • 25min
Ep. 596 - Managing Personal Protective Equipment Costs – Without Compromising Safety
When it comes to buying your dental supplies, everyone is looking to save money. But when you're shopping for PPE, like a dental glove or mask, you have to be extremely cautious about whom you're actually buying from. After all, gloves and masks are considered medical devices. So the question is, do you completely trust your vendor and are you sure you're actually getting PPE that has gone through the rigorous quality control that's part and parcel with an FDA-approved and medical grade device? To help us better understand how to manage the cost and quality of our PPE, are two incredibly knowledgeable people, Linda Harvey and Mary Govoni. They are arguably among the best educators, authors and speakers on the topic of Infection Prevention and Control.

Aug 26, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 595 - Local Anesthetic Urgencies and Emergencies
How do we avoid the side effects and potential emergency situations that can be associated with both local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors? What can we do to minimize the risk and manage the emergency situation? Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who runs a dental clinic in Toronto, Canada, Sleep For Dentistry. He has given over 400 presentations around the world on topics related to the management of medical emergencies in healthcare settings, local anesthesia for dentistry and the use of sedation in dentistry.

Aug 21, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 594 - Taking a Seat at the Table: Women's Role in Leadership in Dentistry
Women have historically been central to the field of dentistry, constituting over 95% of dental assistants, hygienists, and office managers. However, when it comes to women in leadership roles within practices, organized dentistry, and the industry, the percentages don't reflect this same level of representation. In this episode we'll delve into the relevance of this disparity with 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/
GC America - https://www.gc.dental/

Aug 19, 2024 • 19min
Ep. 593 - Chairside Denture Reline and Repair - Fast, Easy, and Durable
Chairside denture relines are one of those few dental procedures that have not really changed very much. Technique is important but as important is using the right materials. So today we'll be talking to Dr. Ian Shuman, a dentist who has been making dentures and doing chairside relines for over 35 years. He will share with us some key tips and tricks and his favorite materials that never let him down. Dr. Shuman has been named one of the Top Clinicians in Continuing Education since 2005 by Dentistry Today. An educator and author, Dr. Shuman is a pioneer in developing advanced, minimally invasive techniques including the development and production of the V-DOC, a device used to measure and determine a patient’s vertical dimension of occlusion.

Aug 15, 2024 • 17min
Ep. 592 - How Your Practice Can Deliver a World-class Customer Experience
Every day, as a dentist, hygienist, or an assistant, you go to the office and do the best you can to provide top notch patient care. But even though you may be providing the best clinical care, does the patient feel special and are they likely to leave the office thinking, wow, I am so happy I found this dentist. In this episode we'll be talking about the customer experience... and how your practice can deliver a world class customer experience that will be instrumental in growing your practice. Our guest today, Ella Mullokandova, has over 16 years of experience as a dental hygienist and is co-founder of Converge Dental.
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
DENTALEZ - https://www.dentalez.com/
J. Morita - https://www.morita.com/usa/

Aug 14, 2024 • 28min
Ep. 591 - Treating Decay Medically: No Drilling, No Anesthesia; Restoring with Silver Diamine Fluoride and GI
I'm pretty sure that most of you listening to this podcast have heard of Silver Diamine Fluoride. But did you know that combining SDF with the application of glass ionomer can be a long term solution to restoring a badly decayed tooth. And did you know this can be accomplished with no anesthesia and no rotary instrumentation. Sounds far fetched but the reality is, Dr. John Frachella has been doing this successfully for 50 years. This episode will open your eyes to treating decay medically with the use of SDF and GI.

Aug 12, 2024 • 17min
Ep. 590 - Sedation in Dentistry: How Far Should We Go and How Much Training Do We Need?
Today we'll take a closer look at the different kinds of sedation that we, as dentists, can offer our patients. What types are available, what are the risks and benefits and how much training do we need to administer sedation to our patients? To answer these questions and more is our guest Dr. Stanley Malamed. Dr Malamed is a world-respected 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.
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
3M - https://www.3m.com/clarity-aligners-flex/
BISCO - https://www.bisco.com/

Aug 7, 2024 • 21min
Ep. 589 - What Does OSHA Say About Workplace Violence?
Today we'll be talking to Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, who has very important recommendations concerning workplace violence in the dental setting and how this all relates to OSHA's current workplace safety standards. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach, focusing on Infection Prevention and Control, OSHA and HIPAA Compliance, and Ergonomics. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist with 50+ years of experience in the dental profession.
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
Ivoclar - https://www.ivoclarusa.com/finder/makeitemax/index.php
NSK America - https://www.nskdental.com/