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Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

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Nov 8, 2021 • 57min

94. Dr. Jay Platt - Analgesics, Antibiotics, MRONJ and Oral Sugery

In this episode, board certified oral maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jay Platt will discuss analgesics, how to prescribe antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, new guidelines related to antibiotics, MRONJ, oral pathology and more.  Jay Platt, DDS is originally from Fort Wayne, graduating from high school in 1979. From there he spent three years at Indiana University in Bloomington and entered Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1983. After graduating from IUSD in 1986 he did a one-year general practice residency at the Indiana University Medical Center. From 1987-1990 he did an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Residency at the IU Medical Center, gaining his certificate in 1990. In 1992, Dr. Platt became Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and has maintained it since.  He was awarded fellowship in the American College of Dentists and he is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Northwest Indiana Dental Society, he is a diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, and a member of the International College of Oral Implantologists. He is a past member of the Board of the Northwest Indiana Dental Society and past President of the Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is on faculty at Spear Education and speaks regularly at the AAOMS annual meeting in addition to the AAOMS Dental Implant Conference.  Dr. Platt practices all phases of oral and maxillofacial surgery concentrating on all types of extractions, placement of dental implants, exposure of impacted teeth, pathology and corrective jaw surgery. He has great interest and experience in intraoral bone grafts and placement of dental implants. As the founder of the Northwest Indiana Dental Implant Study Club he has been a leader in the area of dental implants for many years. He maintains two Spear Study clubs as well. The use of Nitrous Oxide and IV anesthetics in the office to allow for maximum patient comfort is a big part of his practice. Dr. Platt currently resides in Munster with his wife Bobbie.
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Oct 31, 2021 • 48min

93. Dr. Jeff Rouse - Misconceptions About Occlusion

I'm a big fan of Dr. Jeff Rouse's work with occlusion and airway prosthodontics. In this two part series Dr. Rouse will delve into misconceptions in occlusion, airway prosthodontics, obstructive sleep apnea, bruxism, the Seattle Protocol, TMD, TMJ, nasal breathing and so much more.  Instagram: @dental_digest_podcast Website: https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/ About Dr. Rouse: Dr. Rouse is recognized as a pioneer in the field of airway prosthodontics — the impact that a compromised airway has on the stomatognathic system. Along with fellow Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Greggory Kinzer, he developed the "Seattle Protocol" to recognize, control and direct resolution of airway distress in a restorative dental practice. Dr. Rouse maintains a private practice in San Antonio, Texas, and practices with Dr. Kinzer and Dr. Frank Spear in Seattle. He is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Among his dental accolades, he has written numerous journal articles, including a portion of the “Annual Review of Selected Dental Literature” published each summer in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Most recently, he co-wrote a textbook by Quintessence titled "Global Diagnosis: A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.” After graduating from dental school in San Antonio, Dr. Rouse completed a two-year general practice residency at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center. He practiced family dentistry for 12 years before returning to school to earn his specialty certificate in prosthodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2004. He is a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American College of Prosthodontists and past president of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 21min

BONUS. Dr. Frank Milnar - Sneak Peak into the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Scientific Session

This episode features Dr. Frank Milnar and he'll provide you with a sneak peak into what he'll be discussing at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's (AACD) Annual Scientific Session in Orlando.  Website: https://aacd.com/ About Dr. Milnar: Frank J. Milnar DDS, AAACD is a graduate from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry in 1976. He is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Board Examiner for the Accreditation process. Dr. Milnar maintains a full-time practice in St. Paul, Minnesota emphasizing Minimally Invasive and appearance-related dentistry. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles about the direct placement of composites, shade selection and porcelain materials and is on editorial review boards for dental journals. Dr. Milnar is co-founder of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has lectured extensively within the US Armed Forces as well as internationally on the subject of direct composite restorations, shade selection and porcelain materials. He has been voted “Top Dentist” and voted into the” Top Dentist Hall of Fame” for the last five years by his peers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. He has been voted by Dentistry Today as one of the top 100 dentists contributing to dental education. Most recently, Dr.Milnar was nominated to the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry Continuing Education Advisory Board. He is a Visiting Faculty Member for the BIOCLEAR Learning Center and received the BIOCLEAR Mastership Award.
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Oct 25, 2021 • 33min

92. Dr. Frank Spear - Why Esthetics Drive The Treatment Plan

This episode is the final episode in our 3 part series on treatment planning and occlusion with Dr. Frank Spear. We'll discuss when to restore in centric occlusion (CO) versus MIP.  Check out this episode's sponsor at https://www.meetdandy.com/melissa/ Instagram: @dental_digest_podcast Website: https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/ About Dr. Spear: As co-founder and director of Spear Education, Dr. Spear continues to be recognized as one of the premier educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry in the world. He earned his dental degree at the University of Washington in 1979 and an M.S.D. in periodontal prosthodontics in 1982. Dr. Spear has been recognized by numerous associations for his contributions to dentistry. In 1993, he was awarded the Christensen Award for Excellence in Restorative Education from the Chicago Dental Society. In 1995, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry presented him with a special award for having advanced the art and science of cosmetic dentistry in the U.S. In 1996, he received the Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning from the Seattle Study Club. In 2003, he and colleague Vincent G. Kokich were awarded the first-ever President’s Award for excellence in education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2004, Dr. Spear earned the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. In 2013, he was named Distinguished Alumnus for the University of Washington School of Dentistry. In 2018 he received the first-ever Charles Pincus-Ronald Goldstein Lifetime Achievement Award in Esthetic Dentistry from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition to his work at Spear, Dr. Spear is an affiliate professor in the graduate prosthodontics program at the University of Washington. He and fellow Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Greggory Kinzer maintain a private practice in Seattle limited to esthetics and fixed prosthodontics. In addition to his faculty and practice responsibilities, Dr. Spear maintains a busy lecture schedule, presenting dental continuing education in North America, Europe and Asia. Dr. Spear belongs to multiple dental organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American College of Prosthodontics. He is also a past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. 1993 - Christensen Award for Excellence in Restorative Education 1996 - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Achievement Award for Advancing the Science and Art of Cosmetic Dentistry in the United States 1996 - Schluger Award for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2004 - Academy of Esthetic Dentistry President’s Award (inaugural award), 2004 - Pacific Lutheran University Distinguished Alumnus Award 2009-2010 - Townie Award Winner
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Oct 18, 2021 • 30min

91. Dr. Frank Spear - Important Treatment Planning and Occlusion Concepts

Dr. Frank Spear is back for our 3 part series on treatment planning and occlusion! Check out https://www.meetdandy.com/melissa/ About Dr. Spear: As co-founder and director of Spear Education, Dr. Spear continues to be recognized as one of the premier educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry in the world. He earned his dental degree at the University of Washington in 1979 and an M.S.D. in periodontal prosthodontics in 1982. Dr. Spear has been recognized by numerous associations for his contributions to dentistry. In 1993, he was awarded the Christensen Award for Excellence in Restorative Education from the Chicago Dental Society. In 1995, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry presented him with a special award for having advanced the art and science of cosmetic dentistry in the U.S. In 1996, he received the Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning from the Seattle Study Club. In 2003, he and colleague Vincent G. Kokich were awarded the first-ever President’s Award for excellence in education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2004, Dr. Spear earned the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. In 2013, he was named Distinguished Alumnus for the University of Washington School of Dentistry. In 2018 he received the first-ever Charles Pincus-Ronald Goldstein Lifetime Achievement Award in Esthetic Dentistry from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition to his work at Spear, Dr. Spear is an affiliate professor in the graduate prosthodontics program at the University of Washington. He and fellow Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Greggory Kinzer maintain a private practice in Seattle limited to esthetics and fixed prosthodontics. In addition to his faculty and practice responsibilities, Dr. Spear maintains a busy lecture schedule, presenting dental continuing education in North America, Europe and Asia. Dr. Spear belongs to multiple dental organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American College of Prosthodontics. He is also a past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
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Oct 11, 2021 • 27min

90. Dr. Frank Spear - What We Knew About Occlusion Was Wrong.

Exclusive Offer - https://www.meetdandy.com/melissa/  Our guest this week is a man that needs no introduction. It’s my hero, Dr. Frank Spear. He’s the founder of Spear education. He’s both a periodontist and a prosthodontist. He’s honestly my muse for creating this podcast. Dr. Spear has done so much for dentistry and facilitating an on going education for so many dentists. With dental digest i wanted to find a way to empower dentists to stay on the forefront of evidence based dentistry the way Dr. Spear’s institution has done for dentists. Exclusive Offer - https://www.meetdandy.com/melissa/  Let's connect! @dental_digest_podcast In this episode we'll new paradigms in dental occlusion. I'll be asking Dr. Spear to discuss which theories about occlusion are now irrelevant and which theories still matter today.  About Dr. Spear: As co-founder and director of Spear Education, Dr. Spear continues to be recognized as one of the premier educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry in the world. He earned his dental degree at University of Washington in 1979 and an M.S.D. in periodontal prosthodontics in 1982. Dr. Spear has been recognized by numerous associations for his contributions to dentistry. In 1993, he was awarded the Christensen Award for Excellence in Restorative Education from the Chicago Dental Society. In 1995, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry presented him with a special award for having advanced the art and science of cosmetic dentistry in the U.S. In 1996, he received the Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning from the Seattle Study Club. In 2003, he and colleague Vincent G. Kokich were awarded the first-ever President’s Award for excellence in education from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In 2004, Dr. Spear earned the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. In 2013, he was named Distinguished Alumnus for the University of Washington School of Dentistry. In 2018 he received the first ever Charles Pincus-Ronald Goldstein Lifetime Achievement Award in Esthetic Dentistry from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition to his work at Spear, Dr. Spear is an affiliate professor in the graduate prosthodontics program at the University of Washington. He and fellow Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Greggory Kinzer maintain a private practice in Seattle limited to esthetics and fixed prosthodontics. In addition to his faculty and practice responsibilities, Dr. Spear maintains a busy lecture schedule, presenting dental continuing education in North America, Europe and Asia. Dr. Spear belongs to multiple dental organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American College of Prosthodontics. He is also a past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 33min

89. Dr. Anthony Mennito - How to Implement CAD/CAM Technology in Your Practice

This episode is the second one in our series about digital dentistry.This episode is really important because frankly with how quickly digital dentistry evolves what you knew 2 years ago may now be obsolete. Our guest this week is medical University of South Carolna dental school professor, Dr. Anthony Mennito. We’re going to be talking about CAD/CAM dentistry and digital dentistry. Dr. Mennito is here today to talk with you about critical advances that you don’t want to miss out on.  Dr. Mennito is also a key opinion leader in digital dentistry with 20+ publications, lectured in over 7 countries and has a patent on an antimicrobial copper based particle that can be added to dental adhesives to make them more durable.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 30min

88. Dr. Anthony Mennito - CAD/CAM Dentistry and Veneers

Digital dentistry evolves so quickly that what was true yesterday might not be true today. Dr. Anthony Mennito is a key opinion leader in CAD/CAM and digital dentistry and he's here today to give us important updates. In this episode we'll talk about limitations in digital dentistry as well as important advances. We'll spend a large portion of this episode talking about digital dentistry as it applies to veneers, esthetic dentistry and minimally invasive preparation design. Dr. Mennito is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, Key opinion leader in digital dentistry with 20+ publications and he's lectured in over 7 countries.   Send me a direct message so we can connect!: @dental_digest_podcast Dr. Mennito: @smileprofessor  Website: https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/  
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Sep 20, 2021 • 25min

87. Dr. Lou Berman - What You Didn't Know About Dental Trauma

This week is our second episode in our mini series on managing  dental trauma with Dr. Lou Berman. We’ll be talking about managing luxation, where you can find guidelines and how to gauge a tooth’s prognosis.  You may know Dr. Berman  from your endo text book.  He’s one of the senior authors for the ninth, 10th and current (11th) editions of the leading endodontic textbook, “Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp,” of which he is also the co-editor.  Dr. Berman is also faculty at Spear Education, Clinical associate professor of endodontics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and a clinical instructor and guest lecturer at the Einstein Medical Center. He's also senior editor and contributing author of the comprehensive textbook, “Dental Traumatology.”
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Sep 13, 2021 • 30min

86. Dr. Lou Berman - How to Manage Dental Trauma

This week we’re going to be discussing managing dental trauma with Dr. Lou Berman. He is a big deal in the endo world. In fact, you may know him from your endo text book.  He’s one of the senior authors for the ninth, 10th and current (11th) editions of the leading endodontic textbook, “Cohen’s Pathways of the Pulp,” of which he is also the co-editor.  Here are some of the questions that this episode will answer:  In the instances of dental trauma, what type of data are you gathering in your initial exam?  What type of radiographs should be taken? How should the traumatized tooth or site of trauma be evaluated?  Which type of vitality testing should be completed?  What constitutes an “uncomplicated crown fracture”?  Likewise, what is a “complicated crown fracture”? Tooth Fracture What are the indications for pulp capping? Which material are you using for pulp capping? If the fracture involves the pulp, when might RCT be indicated?  4. How do you manage a crown fracture in a non vital pulp with an open apex? Dr. Berman is also faculty at Spear Education, Clinical associate professor of endodontics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and a clinical instructor and guest lecturer at the Einstein Medical Center and senior editor and contributing author of the comprehensive textbook, “Dental Traumatology.” Let's connect on Instagram: @dental_digest_podcast Website: https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/

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