

Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Dental Digest Institute & Dr. Melissa Seibert: Dentist
The Dental Digest podcast is a show dedicated to discussing the latest trends, topics, and innovations in the field of dentistry. The podcast was created and is hosted by Dr. Melissa Seibert, a practicing dentist, and features interviews with leading experts in the field of dentistry, including dentists, researchers, educators, and industry professionals.
Topics covered on the show range from clinical techniques and technology to practice management and marketing strategies, with a focus on providing actionable insights and practical advice for dental professionals at all stages of their careers.
The Dental Digest podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and is a valuable resource for dental professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the field of dentistry.
Topics covered on the show range from clinical techniques and technology to practice management and marketing strategies, with a focus on providing actionable insights and practical advice for dental professionals at all stages of their careers.
The Dental Digest podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and is a valuable resource for dental professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the field of dentistry.
Episodes
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Dec 4, 2023 • 38min
201. Drew McDonald, DDS, MS & Jim Otten, DDS - TMD, Orthodontics, the Airway and Occlusion
Dr. James Otten and Dr. Drew McDonald discuss the importance of addressing foundational issues in orthodontics, such as TMJs, airway, tongue, and myofunctional issues. They explore the long-term effects of jaw surgery, the significance of imaging, and the relationship between pain in kids and adults. Evaluating soft tissues and effective communication in dental exams are also highlighted.

Nov 25, 2023 • 36min
200. Marco Gresnigt DMD, PhD - Deep Margin Elevation
Marco Gresnigt, a dentist and lecturer, discusses immediate dentin sealing and bonding techniques in restorative dentistry. Topics include the benefits of IDS, successful bonding tips, evaluating existing composite restorations, bonding to old composite, preservation of tooth structure, and deep marginal elevation technique.

Nov 20, 2023 • 33min
199. Marco Gresnigt DMD, PhD - Research with Immediate Dentin Sealing and Veneers
Dr. Marco Gresnigt, an expert in adhesive dentistry, discusses the benefits of Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS) and its impact on bond strength. They also touch on Dutch holiday traditions and food, the popularity of lithium disilicate in dentistry, and its versatility for restorations including veneers. The chapter also briefly mentions adhesive resin bonded posterior FDPs.

Nov 10, 2023 • 34min
198. Markus Blatz DMD, PhD - Immediate Dentin Sealing Levels of Evidence
Dr. Markus Blatz, Professor of Restorative Dentistry, discusses the concept of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) in adhesive dentistry and the evidence supporting its use. They also explore the bonding process in dental restorations, the improvements and limitations of universal adhesives, and the response of biologic width to different restorative materials.

Oct 29, 2023 • 34min
197. Markus Blatz, DMD, PhD - APC: How to Bond to Zirconia
Dr. Markus Blatz, Professor of Restorative Dentistry, explores bonding to zirconia and the use of econia in dental practice. The podcast covers the bonding protocol for zirconia dental restorations and the important properties of zirconia in dentistry. It also discusses using zirconia for implant crowns and veneers, as well as the increasing popularity of non-retentive restorations in restorative dentistry.

Oct 22, 2023 • 39min
196. David Hornbrook DDS, FAACD, FACE- Aesthetic Dentistry Demystified
Dr. David Hornbrook, a renowned clinician and researcher, discusses topics such as selecting the correct vertical dimension in aesthetic dental cases, dental equipment financing options, analyzing bite force for precise dental work, and the challenges of composite delamination in veneers.

Oct 15, 2023 • 32min
195. David Hornbrook DDS, FAACD, FACE - Cosmetic Dentistry Secrets
Dr. David Hornbrook, a renowned expert in aesthetic dentistry, shares his insights in this podcast. Topics include addressing red flags in dental patients, the significance of airway in dentistry, deprogramming techniques for bite determination, and the use of appliances like leaf gauges and NTI devices.

Oct 5, 2023 • 40min
194. Dan Delmain - Grow Your Practice and Get More Patients
In this podcast, Dan Delmain discusses the ever-changing world of digital marketing, the significance of an insurance page on dental practice websites, building sales funnels and leveraging referrals, targeting non-English speaking patients, strategies for increasing online visibility and attracting patients, and the importance of identifying your ideal patient.

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 12min
193. Jeffrey Goldberg, DMD, MS, MBA - Orofacial Pain is Now a Recognized Specialty!
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, an expert in orofacial pain, discusses its recognition as a specialty in dentistry and the challenges it presents. He explains the importance of using proper terminology for orthotics and highlights the complex nature of chronic pain and central sensitization. Additionally, he explores the fee-for-service model in orofacial pain treatment and shares insights on creating a positive culture in dental practices.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 6min
192. Tess Zigo, CFP, CPA - Are you Making These Financial Mistakes?
Tess Zigo, financial professional, discusses financing options, student loan mistakes, understanding investments, term vs full life insurance, cultural differences in retirement saving, backdoor Roth IRAs, tax diversification, and flow-through income in this episode.


