Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

Dr. Corky Willhite, a Cosmetic Dentistry expert, discusses topics like transitional bonding, treatment planning, and occlusion of esthetic cases. He emphasizes the significance of prioritizing anterior aesthetics in treatment planning and shares insights on conservative restoration techniques for severe tooth wear.

Dr. Melissa Seibert interviews Mariella Padilla, discussing the complexities of diagnosing facial pain, managing TMD and chronic headaches, and exploring the use of topical anesthesia and medications for dental pain. They also delve into optimal medication delivery methods in the oral cavity.

Dennis Hartlieb, an expert in cosmetic dentistry, discusses balancing likability and respect with patients. The chapter explores empathy, communication challenges, achieving flow in dentistry, and the importance of journaling and mindfulness in overcoming setbacks. It also covers mindset books, applying Stoicism, embracing the present moment, and prioritizing self-care for dentists.

Drs. McClintok, Lowe, and Desai discuss the importance of photography in dentistry for patient care and collaboration. They share tips on building a budget-friendly camera setup, mastering dental aesthetics, and perfecting line angles and contouring. The podcast emphasizes the value of publishing articles, personal growth in dentistry, and leveraging photography for networking and co-diagnosis.

Rob Stanley, an experienced dentist with a background in engineering, discusses new concepts in implant dentistry. Topics cover biomechanical factors, implant selection, crestal bone loss debate, 'sticky bone' concept, socket preservation, and analyzing secondary consequences in implant procedures.

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Robert Stanley has been interested in dentistry since spending hours in his grandfather's dental office in Chicago as a child. After his grandfather passed away, Dr. Stanley became interested in Engineering and pursued his Masters and Ph.D. in the field. He worked at Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park as a Senior Project Manager. Since meeting his wife, Dr. Bobbi Stanley, and being involved with the growing dental practice, Dr. Robert Stanley realized that he still loved dentistry. He obtained a DDS from the University of North Carolina and joined his wife in practice. Robert Stanley's dental acumen is a perfect complement to the practice and distinguishes Stanley Dentistry from other general dentistry practices by offering comprehensive dentistry such as oral surgery, root canals, wisdom teeth removal, and full-mouth reconstruction with dental implants. Dr. Robert Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and Co-founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry. Dr. Robert Stanley is a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), a Diplomate with the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), certified in Oral, IV, and Conscious Sedation and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics. In addition, Dr. Stanley is a Smile Engineer, offering his unique background in mechanical engineering and dentistry to companies around the world as a professional consultant in biomedical engineering. Dr. Stanley is available for professional collaboration for companies to make recommendations and changes to new or existing biomedically engineered products or services. ‍

Sal Lotardo, DMD, FAACD and other experts discuss restorative-driven orthodontics as an alternative to crown lengthening in dentistry. They cover topics like responsible aesthetics, setting goals for growth, career advice, and rubber dam isolation. The podcast also explores dental materials, adhesive dentistry, and managing complex restorative cases with a focus on occlusion.

Bill Robbins DDS, M.A. discusses dental education, bonding with Zirconia bridges, optimal cleaning techniques for Zirconia surfaces, Zirconia resin bonded bridges, and the collaborative approach in pre-orthodontic bonding for restorative dentistry. The podcast highlights practical tips, protocol changes, and the importance of understanding product directions in adhesive dentistry.

Dr. Bill Robbins discusses implant challenges in the anterior maxilla, emphasizing bonded zirconia bridges over implants. The podcast also covers patient satisfaction in dentistry, handling difficult patients, and comparing abutment teeth for anterior bonded bridges with insights on stability and spacing.

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz discusses bone graft materials, demineralized bone graft materials, biologic products in dentistry, and his new roles in the international dental community. The podcast dives into the evolution of dental specialization, emphasizing interdisciplinary education and the benefits of group practices for comprehensive patient care.