
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
183. Jeff Rouse, DDS; Rebecca Bockow, DDS; Greg Kinzer, DDS, MSD - Spear Summit
DOT olsenna.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083386410139 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cevi_dental/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cevi-dental/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cevi_dental Jeffrey S. Rouse, D.D.S. maintains a private practice in San Antonio, Texas and practiced with Drs. Gregg Kinzer and Frank Spear in Seattle, Washington. In 2017, he became a member of the Resident Faculty at Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ. He was also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio from 2004-2019. After graduation from dental school in San Antonio, Dr Rouse completed a 2-year General Practice Residency at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center. He practiced family dentistry for twelve years before returning to school. Dr Rouse received 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, the American College of Prosthodontists, and past president of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Rouse 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. He has a textbook published in 2016 by Quintessence titled "Global" Diagnosis: A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning written with his teaching partner, Dr. Bill Robbins. Furthermore, he has contributed chapters on porcelain veneers and anterior ceramic crowns to three editions of a dental textbook. Dr. Rouse lectures nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics ranging from dental esthetics to airway prosthodontics. For his entire career, Dr. Kinzer has been committed to furthering the art and science of dental education. He is highly recognized lecturer both nationally and internationally and continues to serve as an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the department of Graduate Prosthodontics at the University of Washington. In addition, he is the Director of Curriculum and Campus Education at Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ., where he also resides as full time faculty. Dr. Kinzer is a member of many professional organizations including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, where he sits on the Executive Council. He serves on the editorial review board for several recognized dental publications and has written numerous articles and chapters for dental publication. He has been honored with the American College of Prosthodontics Achievement Award and most recently has been awarded the 2018 Saul Schluger award for clinical excellence in diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Bockow is a board-certified orthodontist and periodontist. She lectures internationally on topics ranging from interdisciplinary treatment planning to airway and sleep disorders, skeletal growth and development, and corticotomy-facilitated orthodontic therapy. Upon completion of her dental degree at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Dr. Bockow practiced as a general practitioner in the Seattle area for two years. She ultimately decided to return to school and completed her dual training in orthodontics and periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her master’s in oral biology during dual residency. Dr. Bockow serves as an instructor in Spear’s Interdisciplinary Treatment of Esthetic Dilemmas seminar and has also served as an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Orthodontics. She maintains a private practice in the Seattle area limited to orthodontics and periodontics.

Jul 9, 2023 • 45min
182. Vince Kokich Jr., DDS - Next-Level Orthodontics
DENTAL ONLINE TRAINING link DOT: Use DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Kokich Jr. received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a general practice residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1997. He remained at the University of Washington for his orthodontic training where he obtained his Masters in Orthodontics in 1999. Since then he has remained on faculty in the Department of Orthodontics as an Affiliate Assistant Professor while maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington. He has received the Charles L. Pincus Research Award for Clinical Research from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and his current research and publications are primarily involved with esthetic, interdisciplinary dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists and a member of both the Angle Society and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has written or co-written four book chapters as well as numerous scientific and review articles. Dr. Kokich Jr. has given over 240 lectures nationally and internationally on interdisciplinary dentistry and dental esthetics emphasizing comprehensive treatment planning and the importance of properly sequencing orthodontic, periodontal, and restorative treatment.

Jul 4, 2023 • 27min
181. Jim Janakievski, DDS, MSD - Socket Shield Technique
DENTAL ONLINE TRAINING link DOT: Use DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jim Janakievski D.D.S., M.S.D. Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in Prosthodontics. He began his academic position at the University of Washington as assistant director of Graduate Periodontics and is currently an affiliate assistant professor. Dr. Janakievski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a reviewer for several dental journals and has published in the area of interdisciplinary dentistry, dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski teaches at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona. In addition, he participates in practice based clinical research through the McGuire Institute. He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Jun 23, 2023 • 55min
180. Jim Janakievski, DDS, MSD - Saving an Ankylosed Tooth
DENTAL ONLINE TRAINING link DOT: Use DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jim Janakievski D.D.S., M.S.D. Jim Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which was followed by a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he received a certificate in Periodontology with a M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in Prosthodontics. He began his academic position at the University of Washington as assistant director of Graduate Periodontics and is currently an affiliate assistant professor. Dr. Janakievski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a reviewer for several dental journals and has published in the area of interdisciplinary dentistry, dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski teaches at Spear Education in Scottsdale Arizona. In addition, he participates in practice based clinical research through the McGuire Institute. He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Jun 17, 2023 • 36min
179. Jim Janakievski - Tooth Autotransplantation & Root Banking
Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Janakievski is an affiliate assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Washington and faculty member at Spear Education. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, serves as a reviewer for several dental journals and has published on the topics of dental implants and tooth autotransplantation. Dr. Janakievski received his D.D.S. from the University of Toronto, which he followed with a general practice residency. After several years in general practice, he completed his post-graduate training at the University of Washington, where he earned a certificate in periodontology with an M.S.D. degree and a fellowship in prosthodontics. He maintains a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Jun 13, 2023 • 59min
178. Jeanette MacLean - Atraumatic dentistry, Hall crowns, SMART restorations
Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.omnismile.com/about Dr. Jeanette MacLean is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, owner of Affiliated Children’s Dental Specialists in Glendale, Arizona, and mother of two. She received her dental degree, with honors, from the University of Southern California in 2003 and completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry in 2005 at Sunrise Children’s Hospital through the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. MacLean has become an internationally recognized advocate and expert on minimally invasive dentistry, appearing in newspapers, magazines, television, and continuing education lectures on this hot topic. Most notably, she was featured in the July 2016 New York Times article “A Cavity Fighting Liquid Helps Kids Avoid Dentists’ Drills,” which brought national attention to the option of treating cavities non-invasively with silver diamine fluoride.

Jun 5, 2023 • 35min
177. Andrew Johnson, DDS, CDT - Leveraging Digital Dentistry
Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.omnismile.com/about Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental and prosthodontic training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 2013. Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a master’s degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials. He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology, and serves as adjunct faculty with the UTHSC Advanced Prosthodontics Program. Dr. Johnson has been published in multiple dental journals and lectures internationally on a variety of technological developments in dentistry. He consults for a wide range of dental clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, and developers on topics ranging from three-dimensional imaging and virtual treatment planning to computer-guided and robotic surgery as well as digital prosthesis design, production and long-term complication management. However, his broader professional interests include process scaling, provider calibration, and workflow disruption.

May 29, 2023 • 51min
176. Jeanette MacLean, DDS - Pediatric Oral Hygiene and Behavior Management
Dr. Jeanette MacLean is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, owner of Affiliated Children’s Dental Specialists in Glendale, Arizona, and mother of two. She received her dental degree, with honors, from the University of Southern California in 2003 and completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry in 2005 at Sunrise Children’s Hospital through the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. MacLean has become an internationally recognized advocate and expert on minimally invasive dentistry, appearing in newspapers, magazines, television, and continuing education lectures on this hot topic. Most notably, she was featured in the July 2016 New York Times article “A Cavity Fighting Liquid Helps Kids Avoid Dentists’ Drills,” which brought national attention to the option of treating cavities non-invasively with silver diamine fluoride.

May 23, 2023 • 36min
175. Andrew Johnson, DDS, CDT - Digital Workflows in Dentistry
Dr. Andrew Johnson, DDS and CDT specializing in digital workflows in dentistry discusses topics such as transitioning away from dentures, workflow for scanning dentures, challenges of scanning soft tissue, and affordability and clinical resources in digital workflows for dentistry.

May 15, 2023 • 1h 12min
174. Cary Goldstein, DDS - Lumineers & Happy Patients
Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Education & Background Prior to his career in dentistry, Dr. Cary Goldstein completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Georgia in 1980. He went on to later receive his DMD from the Medical College of Georgia, followed by post-graduate studies in prosthodontics at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Homecoming to Atlanta Following his professional training, Dr. Goldstein returned “home” to Atlanta and was part of a multi-disciplinary private practice with five other clinicians. In 1996, Dr. Goldstein established his own practice in a new office on East Andrews Drive. He’s currently a clinical instructor in Oral Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and a past special lecturer in Esthetic Dentistry at Emory University. Dr. Goldstein teaches other dentists, passing his expertise and experience to others in the field. Professional Achievements Among his extensive training and continuing education accomplishments, Dr. Goldstein is recognized by the following professional organizations for his services: A past president and current board member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, which only accepts 100 Fellows across the globe, so it is a Who’s Who of dentists Member of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity Member of the American Dental Association Former Member of the American College of Prosthodontists Former Executive Board Member of the Ben Massell Dental Clinic, originally founded by his grandfather Why Patients Choose Dr. Goldstein A Passion for Dentistry Dr. Goldstein lives and breathes his craft for dentistry. He’s a highly respected, talented dentist, as well as a teacher and speaker. Dr. Golstein is the senior author of Imaging in Esthetic Dentistry, a textbook on the use of computerized imaging in esthetic dentistry. He lectures frequently on this subject and also teaches the functional and esthetic aspects of cosmetic dentistry to other dentists. His speaking invitations have not only taken him throughout the United States, but also to Europe, Mexico, South America, and Asia. A Third-Generation Dentist Following a long tradition of excellence in patient care, Dr. Goldstein is a third-generation dentist behind his father, grandfather, cousins, and now his brother and sister, too. Based on his family history, you can understand why Dr. Goldstein says, “Dentistry is in my genes.” A Certified Lumineers Provider Dr. Goldstein is a certified Lumineers provider and one of two doctors in the United States that is sponsored by DenMat. Through this reputable sponsorship, Dr. Goldstein has been actively involved in teaching and giving hands-on courses on how to do Lumineers around the US. Exceptional Care at Goldstein Dental Center Your comfort is our utmost priority. Dr. Goldstein uses his experience and artistic eye to make sure you look and feel like the best, most confident version of yourself by using the latest dental tools and state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Goldstein is well aware that people often have anxiety about dentistry, which is why he wants to provide a welcoming and relaxing environment for his patients to look forward to their appointments. He provides television viewings during your visit and may offer you Martini Dentistry(nitrous oxide/laughing gas) for your appointment.