

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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May 6, 2024 • 30min
221. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz DDS, MS, PhD - Marginal Implant Bone Loss
Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, DDS, MS, PhD talks about tissue grafting choices for implants, errors in implant placement, strategies to minimize bone loss, retrieving fractured implant screws, and optimizing ridge preservation in dentistry.

Apr 29, 2024 • 41min
220. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz DDS, MS, PhD - Facilitating Success with Implants
Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a DDS, MS, PhD holder and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, discusses topics such as preserving hard tissue post tooth extraction, factors influencing bone atrophy, implant challenges with periodontitis, facial plate thickness impact on implant placement, and pre-implant diseases like cositis and implantitis in this informative podcast.

Apr 17, 2024 • 31min
219. Darin Ditcher, DMD - Cutting Edge Implant and Restorative Dentistry
Darin Ditcher, DMD discusses implant stability, retention in overdentures, prosthetic design for limited dexterity patients, and digital dentistry in denture fabrication. Topics include locators vs. Conus attachments, path of insertion, and evolving technology in dentistry.

Apr 10, 2024 • 44min
218. Darin Ditcher, DMD - Fixed vs Removable Solutions for the Edentulous Arch
Dr. Darin Ditcher, DMD discusses transitioning from removable to fixed dental solutions, navigating dental literature for edentulous patients, classification systems, prosthetic designs, patient photography, and balancing technical skills with psychological care in dentistry.

Apr 1, 2024 • 17min
217. Shereen Lim, DDS - Pediatric Airway
Shereen Lim, DDS, specializes in pediatric dentistry related to infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech. The podcast explores topics like early orthodontic intervention in children, optimizing arch form for palatal expansion, mentorship in dental care, device contraindications, and the underestimation of upper airway resistance syndrome in diagnosis.

Mar 25, 2024 • 23min
216. Shereen Lim, DDS - Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Preventing OSA
Shereen Lim, DDS, discusses the vital role of dentists in children's dental care and airway's impact on breathing. Topics include tongue function in breastfeeding, early intervention for tongue tie, and the causes of dental decay like diet and acid reflux. A holistic and integrative team approach to care is highlighted for better airway health and overall wellness.

Mar 21, 2024 • 36min
215. Todd Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD - Restoring Implants
Dr. Schoenbaum discusses implant dentistry nuances, challenges like open contacts, innovative restoration strategies, delicate tie base removal process, design considerations for restorations, and implant occlusion challenges.

Mar 11, 2024 • 38min
214. Todd Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD - Implant Prosthodontics Demystified
Dr. Todd Schoenbaum discusses implant prosthodontics, decision-making for impressions, methods for identifying dental implants, challenges in restorative dentistry, and the significance of Morse taper and platform switching in dental implants.

Mar 6, 2024 • 33min
213. Federico Ferraris DDS - Overlay Preparation Design
Explore overlay preparation design in dentistry with guest Federico Ferraris, focusing on interproximal reduction, shoulder vs. full bevel finish line designs, and optimizing restorations with battle design and material selection. Learn about the importance of maintaining occlusal shape alignment, breaking fragile cusps, and blending overlays with natural teeth for superior aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Feb 27, 2024 • 27min
212. Federico Ferraris DDS - Ceramic Onlays, Esthetics, Fixed Prosthodontics
Explore the benefits of ceramic onlays over crowns, understanding posterior indirect adhesive restorations, testing occlusion in adhesive rehabilitation, and adapting occlusal changes from provisional to final restorations in prosthodontic cases.


