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Dr. John Graeber and Dr. Artie Volker join the Dental Hacks to talk about the history and practice of "Minimally Invasive Dentistry." Dr. Graeber has spent a career teaching many minimally invasive modalities and we discuss them in depth! John's new textbook (with a chapter by Artie) is called "Microinvasive Dentistry: Clinical Strategies and Tools" Why write a textbook? What are the pitfalls of the dental handpiece? How does earlier diagnosis help us avoid the dental handpiece? Air abrasion since 1993 What do dentists misunderstand about "minimally invasive dentistry?" Objective diagnosis vs. subjective diagnosis John is a fan of the Carivu and the Ortek-ECD Having a specific room for diagnosis Air abrasion NEEDS water! Air embolisms...good times! Lasers to differentiate your practice from others! The Academy of Laser Dentistry Find a group of "real colleagues" The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Why get the book? Some links from the show: World War II in Colour Dental Hacks Deals!: Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate gets bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233! Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056 Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10 The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com!  Our friends at Zirc want to know...are you stressed from mess? How is your organization at the office? Keeping materials straight and in the right place is a challenge for all of us. Zirc has some amazing solutions and they want to give you a free gift while having a little fun! The first 30 offices that post a photo of your disorganized materials using the hashtag #StressedFromMess in the Dental Hacks Nation will get a free Complete Tub Kit from Zirc! You even get to pick from their amazing 16 colors! This will help you start on your organization journey and you'll be able to have an organizational conversation with one of the clinical efficiency experts at Zirc! Dental Hacks Nation...let's see your mess! Head over to the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group and show us your materials mayhem using the hashtag #StressedFromMess and get your free Complete Tub Kit! New Product Alert! Smart Scheduling by YAPI is here to help you keep your appointment books full and gain more new patients with online booking that is in YOUR control. Easily configure your accepted insurances, operatory/provider availability, and scheduling rules to match your unique workflows. Only qualified new patients can book their visit when they confirm their insurance - they can even take a photo from their phone! Your existing patients will have the easiest way to book their next cleaning when Smart Scheduling includes a link via text or email reminders automatically sent by YAPI. Dentrix users get first dibs on Smart Scheduling, but it will soon be available for Open Dental and Eaglesoft as well. Learn more at https://yapiapp.com/online-scheduling You remember in dental school in your biomaterials class. It was the chapter after amalgam. They talked about composites. Different types of composites have different characteristics depending on particle size, etc. Ohhh...that's right. It seems like all you ever hear about composites is "universal." But let's be honest, one size does NOT fit all! If you do any anterior composite work, you really need a microfill! Microfilled composites like Cosmedent's Renamel microfill handle really nicely, have gorgeous translucency and polish like a dream. If it's been awhile since you've used microfill, you owe it to yourself to give it a try again! Our friend and mentor Buddy Mopper was right! Don't dumb down composites to just one type! Get yourself a microfill and see what a difference it makes. It comes in syringes AND compules and I guarantee you'll find a bunch of great uses for it! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/microfill! Go Hack Yourself Jason: My Heritage app (Android) Alan: ohsnap! pop socket thingy If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into “What’s Hot” in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren’t an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you’re a part of the Dental Hacks Nation.

Memorie Valentine RDH joins Alan to talk about running on time. Doctors and hygienists each have an interesting take on this topic and we have a pretty great conversation about it. The take home message: RUN ON TIME! Let us know via email at info@dentalhacks.com or tell us in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group!   You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Dr. Nate Lawson from UAB and Instagram big shot of @dentinaltube fame returns to the podcast. In this episode we discuss what happens when things break/fail on you right before/during treatment. Then we get into Class II lesions, highlights include but are not limited to: When to intervene surgically? What diagnostic modalities do you have other than x-rays?   Illumination, laser detection and more What is non-surgical intervention and what does it entail. Isolation methods are discussed.  Rubber dam vs. isolite vs. cotton rolls/dry angles and more Thank you for listening and we'll catch you next week. If you haven't joined the Clinical Hacks Facebook group, why the heck not.. it's still free and it's awesome!

The one and only Dr. Buddy Mopper warned us awhile back that we're trying to simplify composites too much! In today's episode Al talks about his epiphany about microfilled composites and why you should try them out again! Buddy warned us that a "universal" composite would lead to compromises and I think he's right!  Some links from the show: Cosmedent Renamel microfill Compopen (by Clinician's Choice) You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Dr. Jeni Perna joins the Dental Hacks to talk about purchasing a practice! Actually, she discusses that she was trying to buy a practice and it fell through! Jeni and Instagram (yogi_dentist)...a great follow! Content creators and consistency!  Instagram feed = perfect square (pearl!) Instagram feed/posts vs. stories "Get on stories and show your face" Jeni's practice acquisition story Are you "just an associate?" Finding a practice before they hit brokerage sites! Buying an existing practice means that you'll always have compromises from the existing owner. Practice purchase vs. startup Cold calls? What would Jeni have done differently? Flat fee attorneys/CPAs vs hourly...understand the investment that you'll make Jeni on practice brokers Make sure you have YOUR team as a buyer The Letter of Intent (LOI) Talk to LOTS of banks! Create a relationship, but don't have complete loyalty! Some links from the show: 3M Relyx Universal Resin Cement Cosmecore Get Jeni's Manuals! Scott McDonald episodes Canva.com Memorie Valentine's Tik Tok (her most watched Tik Tok) Dental Hacks Deals!: Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate gets bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233! Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056 Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10 The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com!  New Product Alert! Smart Scheduling by YAPI is here to help you keep your appointment books full and gain more new patients with online booking that is in YOUR control. Easily configure your accepted insurances, operatory/provider availability, and scheduling rules to match your unique workflows. Only qualified new patients can book their visit when they confirm their insurance - they can even take a photo from their phone! Your existing patients will have the easiest way to book their next cleaning when Smart Scheduling includes a link via text or email reminders automatically sent by YAPI. Dentrix users get first dibs on Smart Scheduling, but it will soon be available for Open Dental and Eaglesoft as well. Learn more at https://yapiapp.com/online-scheduling Cosmecore from Cosmedent is a versatile, dual cured core material that handles great, comes in 3 great shades and won’t gouge when you prep it! You can even fill a matrix with it and NOT LIGHT CURE it and it will set hard as a rock! It comes in two handy sizes (50g and 8g syringes) and once you start using it, it will become your “go to” for ideal tooth preps! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/cosmecore! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Healthy Start Alan: Jocko Tea If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into “What’s Hot” in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren’t an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you’re a part of the Dental Hacks Nation.

Al discusses the concept that "nobody cares." Considered one way it seems really lonesome, yet globally it's really great! Some links from the show: Stress Management and Mindfulness for Professionals Facebook Group The Peaceful Practice podcast  So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!

The ketodontist is back again this week and this time we're talking hot tech items. Matt has made a ton of investments for his practice including: intra-oral scanners Carestream and Itero mills ceph 3d printers Kevin theorizes that we may actually be living inside the Matrix.   We should have an entire episode on this. Zach wonders if he's even practicing the same profession as Matt and Kevin because at lot of these high tech words are just beyond his tech scope... can't we have an episode on class 1 resins? Matt makes dentistry seem extremely cool, if tech toys make the practice of dentistry interesting, fun, or more precise and predicable for you, this is the episode for you! Thanks for listening and check us out on the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page for more information.

Dr. Artie Volker joins Alan to talk about his recent experience trying a prototype "heads up" display from Enova Illumination! It's not on the market yet, but it tackles some of the interesting problems dentists face daily! Some links from the show: Zumax OMS 3200   So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!

The Dental Hacks are joined by Dr. Gregg Kinzer to discuss continuing education now that we've had a year or so of the pandemic. Some topics we covered: Spear started back to live CE in September 2020 Why workshops are perfect in person CE...layered learning What does Spear look like post-pandemic? (spoiler...there are "Popemobile" style plexiglass lab benches!) The pandemic has given workshop attendees WAY more face time with Gregg and the rest of the instructors! Some pandemic changes are going to stay! Virtual seminars are likely going to stay. Spear will be virtual and IRL. Study clubs will change as well...there will be live virtual study club events! Spear Practice Solutions have a lot of statistics about "post shutdown" opening. Most practices opened strong! Also people feel safe at the dental office! What does the diagnosis/treatment planning workflow look like in Gregg's office? Co-discovery and take photos! How does Gregg handle the "difficult patient?" (poor opening, giant tongue, etc) Who are the people that Gregg automatically won't treat? (spoiler: follow your gut!) Gregg proposes a dental version of "The Truman Show." Tips on taking more photos Gregg on social media peer pressure Some links from the show: Spear Aesthetics Spear Practice Solutions Spear Education Dental Hacks Deals!: Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate gets bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233! Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056 Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10 The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com!  Continuing Education in the time of pandemic has gotten interesting. And Cosmedent is here for it! They’ve figured out a way to bring their amazing, hands on courses and instructors to you...but now done remotely! For instance, Dr. Corky Willhite will be giving his incomparable “Ultimate Esthetics with Composite: The Basics of Layering to Advanced Techniques” course on February 25-26th! Every patient can't afford porcelain, and most people don't want their teeth "drilled down." Composite provides fully functional restorations whether it's a Class IV, diastema closure, shade change, adding length, or many other changes. How does it work? The course goes from 9am-1pm on Thursday and Friday. You can purchase just the course or (and this is what you should do) you can get the course AND all of the course materials that Corky will be using in the hand on exercises! You’ll even have a chance for one on one interaction with Corky to make sure you’re really getting it. If you’re looking to up your composite esthetics game there is no one better to learn from than Dr. Corky Willhite! And Cosmedent’s virtual live courses are a game changer. Be sure to check it out at dentalhacks.com/ultimateesthetics! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call “the Works” that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you’re already paying for and it will likely cost you less!  And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You’ll save $25/month on “The Works” package for an entire year AND they’ll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It’s a funny name, but it’s serious software! Go Hack Yourself Jason: PRF edu Alan: Icy Hot Lidocaine Patch If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into “What’s Hot” in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren’t an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you’re a part of the Dental Hacks Nation.

Dr. Bart Schultz joins Al to talk about medicine. Specifically some of the medical stuff that we've experienced in the last year and why they don't talk about money in medicine. We didn't figure out why. All we know is that dentistry could never get away with what they do in medicine. What we really wonder: can a patient give their informed consent without complete financial consent? So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!