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Everyone loves the Jason Smithson-esque class IV composite done with a gorgeous wax up and beautifully layered composites placed with precision using a polyvinyl stent. These "double half caff mochaccinos with a twist and extra sprinkles can be found all over Instagram and Facebook groups. They're awesome and everyone should learn to do them. But quite often a case lands in your schedule that doesn't allow you to do the prep work for this. Sometimes you have to settle for a vanilla latte. And vanilla lattes can be delicious! Al gives you his recipe for a consistent and satisfying "vanilla latte" class IV that can make you and your patient happy with a quick and simple appointment! Some links from the show: curved Mylar strips Cosmedent's Creative Color Opaquers 3M Sof-lex discs Microcopy very fine composite finishing diamonds Cosmedent composite brushes

Today's episode is part 2 of the interview of Al by Dr. Melissa Zettler! We go all over the place in this one with topics including: How to lose weight during a pandemic Fitness as a middle aged person The one thing that Al needs for dentistry: light and magnification (that's two things) Enova Illumination light/loupe deal Melissa wants all the information about Al's farm. How many ducks are enough? Gracie the rescue lab How has work been affected by having kids?

We start off talking about summer vacations!  Summer is here and we’re excited, and summer plans seem real this year! As new dentists begin to graduate this year, we reminisce on our own beginnings in dentistry, failures we made and things we’d tell ourselves if we had a time machine. Topics include: Anesthesia Don’t be stingy on how much you give Have a skull to review anatomy when you get into slumps When you are slower, give more anesthesia for duration of anesthesia Have a youtube video of a block saved and ready to review Cold test prior to prepping Preps: Cavity Prep are you being too conservative?   The answer is probably yes Is your class ii box too small?   Probably Bevel big for class V’s Small class IV chips can be a big problem for you without over-engineering it. Lots of good pro-tips this week for the younger dentist. Check out the Very Clinical Facebook group for more on these topics, and so much more.

They say that turnabout is fair play, so in that spirit Dr. Melissa Zettler interviewed your host and benevolent leader, Al!  A few topics covered in this first episode: How did the podcast start? Why podcasting? The heady early days of podcasting What was it like to "grow up" in a dental office? Al had orthodontics. A lot of orthodontics. How did dad's influence affect the way Al practices now? How did the "dentist's kid" lifestyle affect Al's career choices? The Zoology family! Working/owning a horse farm Al's creative space is in headphones Some links from the show:  The Very Dental Facebook group

Welcome to the first episode of "Very Dental Shorts!" All of the goodness of the Very Dental podcast now in "Fun Size!" A lot of what we use in dentistry is expensive. Some of this stuff costs a bunch of money and sometimes we try and cut corners. Al offers three "expensive" items that he uses every day that are worth the money and he wouldn't live without! Zirc Crystal HD mirrors Septodont Paroject  Enova Illumination surgical headlights (Qubit Cool and PLT 100a) Why buy the "expensive" one? They're noticeably better than any other product I've tried. Purchase Zirc Crystal HD mirrors and the Septodont Paroject at Crazy Dental and you'll get the best price I've found on them anywhere. Use coupon code VDP10 and you'll get 10% off of that! Buy an Enova Qubit Cool or PLT 100a using this link: for a 18% discount (or 20% discount with loupes and a light!)

Kevin and Zach are joined by Dr. Matt Hudzinski, a newly graduated dentist!  First, they spend some quality time doing national board questions (giant fail). Then, Zach and Kevin both recount their dental school experiences. Dental school in the social media/Youtube era Dental school in the time of COVID. (4th year was clinical work ONLY!) And what about the debt. (Oh yes...the debt). The boys finish up with a rousing game of "how many requirements" and Matt did pretty darn well! Go join the Very Clinical Podcast Facebook group!  

A solo episode featuring your benevolent leader doing some podcast housekeeping as well as talking about a variety of dental topics! The Very Dental Facebook group has amazing potential to create a tribe of like minded people! Join it with password: "Timmerman" and see what's happening in the Very Dental community! Social media is a garbage fire, but there are some diamonds hiding in the rubbish How are guests for the show chosen and why I take my "curating" job seriously The monetization talk: ads vs. Patreon...weigh in! Learning to love removable Why I didn't do consults before and why I'm doing them often now The Vedder Society invitation: September 24-26th, come see Dr. David Hornbrook with Al! Some links from the show: The Very Dental Facebook group Freddie Mercury goofing around during "One Vision" GC ISO Functional Compound Lang Denture Duplicator Ministar from Great Lakes Orthodontics The Francis B. Vedder Society

Dr. Sara Rosen joins Alan to talk about dental school, the new grad experience and what it's like to be a part of the "COVID class."  Dr. Sara Rosen recently graduated from the Touro College of Dental Medicine in New York. They discussed all kinds of things including dental school, residencies, boards, clinical competency and being a student in the COVID era! Also, Alan offered some of the wisdom from members of the Very Dental Facebook group to new graduates and dental students!  The conversation: Sara attended the Touro College of Dental Medicine which is BRAND NEW! New York licensing and residencies Why choose a residency? New dental schools and adding bagels...the problems that new schools have to address How did the dental school handle COVID? Transitioning from dental school to "post dental school" How is Dr. Rosen thinking about dental school debt? Did she understand the debt she would be facing? The Very Dental Facebook group offers amazing advice! If you'd like to see the advice offered you need to join the group! Click through and use password "Timmerman" to get in!  Some links from the show: Touro College of Dental Medicine Ergofitlife Facebook group (Katrina Klein!) Sara's Instagram  

The Very Clinical Podcast welcomes Dr. Ash Mark of All Things Dentistry fame is back with us to discuss all things Canadian, all things endo, and all sorts of other things. We kick off by discussing our favorite Canadian acting legends. Then into a rousing discussion about MB2 and cone beam for endo. If you’re on Dentaltown Ash recommends Hank’s Guide to the MB2 as a definitive topic thread on MB2. Ash has 4 different videos on all aspects of MB2, all shot through a scope.  Kind of a visual expansion of that thread. Kevin enjoys watching MB2 videos on Christmas morning while his wife is in the shower.  Let that sink in for a moment.  #nerdalert There’s European endodontist named John Rhodes - do a youtube search for him, he also produces some great content on endo and specifically MB2. Ash starts getting into anesthetic chemistry - our minds are blown.  Get out your OrGo chem book, or don’t.  You do you. Ash gives a pro tip for PDL anesthesia - 30 gauge super short needles. Thanks for listening.  Ash is in the Very Clinical Facebook Page and you should be as well!

Alan is joined by three amazing guests to discuss hiring and how COVID has changed everything when it comes to being an employer!  The guests: Dr. Matt Standridge is a clinician, educator and podcaster who’s been on the podcast a whole bunch of times and has had some pretty serious hiring and staffing issues over the last year! Sandy Pardue is the founder of Classic Practice Resources. She’s an absolute wizard with office systems and should be the first person you think of for consulting and team training. Sandy is also a podcaster and has been on the show a bunch of times, too! Paul Edwards is the founder of CEDR Solutions. You need employee handbooks and CEDR Solutions is who you should get them from. Also...CEDR Solutions is basically an all in one HR solution for dental offices.  The conversation: Matt turned over almost his ENTIRE TEAM in the last year! (Oof) Are people "getting paid to stay home?" The hiring situation was getting tough before COVID! Child care, home schooling and family situations have really affected dental hiring How has politics affected people and their work situation? State by state unemployment changes This hiring situation is unprecedented! ALWAYS BE HIRING!  Work on your hiring skills and culture! Don't poach, but always be receptive Sign on bonuses? Generational differences in hiring moving forward Sandy presented at a meeting! It's weird, but it's happening! Voices of Dentistry coming January 21-22, 2022! Last words from Paul: work on your hiring skills Last words from Sandy: hire fast, fire fast Last words from Matt: record a "video explanation" for positions that you're hiring for to screen potential candidates! Links from the show: Classic Practice Resources CEDR Solutions The Very Dental Facebook group (password: Timmerman)