The Very Dental Podcast Network
Episodes
A Controversial Habit (DHS39)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every business owner and especially ever dental practice owner needs to keep their eyes open for embezzlement. Unfortunately, it's a problem that face...
L to the Izzo (CHP62)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode number 1 with special guest Dr. Liz Doman! Highlights include: Clinical Hacks Facebook group devotee Liz Doman is a graduate of The Univ...
Dr. Bill Linger on Making Microscopes Simple (DHS38)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Dr. Bill Linger. Bill is a microscope using dentist and the president of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry (AMED). We dis...
Dr. Ziv Simon is Obsessed with Education (DHP301)
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason talks with Dr. Ziv Simon. Ziv is a periodontist, an immigrant and an educator. He practices in Beverly Hills and has an amazing educational port...
A Gratitude Practice (DHS37)
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan goes solo in episode 37 to talk about gratitude and how it can make your life a LOT better. The thing is, you have to practice it consistently an...
The Better Timmerman (CHP61)
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome our very own Dr. Clint Timmerman “the better Timmerman” We discuss sports (again) Clint give us his quick bio. Clint does a podcast c...
"In Person" CE in the COVID Era with Dr. Melissa Zettler (DHS36)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Dr. Melissa Zettler to talk about her recent experience traveling for CE! We're all wondering what it will be like once people decid...
Why is "Consultant" a Dirty Word with Hollie Bryant (DHP301)
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason is joined by Hollie Bryant, a dental coach and consultant. They talk a lot about the business of dentistry, managing an office and team, especia...
Making a Summit Virtual with Adam McWethy (DHS35)
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam McWethy joins Alan to talk about the upcoming Spear Education Summit! Alan and Jason attended the 2019 Summit, which was an amazing in-person eve...
Russell Schafer is a Partial Machine (CHP60)
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome our very own Dr. Russell Schafer the Louisiana legend… Highlights include: We discuss football or no football Russell Schafer is back to ...
Dr. Brad Keener Does Hygiene (DHS34)
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brad Keener is a dentist in rural Arkansas. He has a 3 doctor practice that has "zero hygienists." They've created a model where the doctors do th...
Hacks with Benefits (DHP300)
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we feature an interview that Alan did with Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. George Hariri on their new podcast, "Dental Friends with Benefits." They bro...
"The Uber of Dental Staffing" with Sarah Penland (DHS33)
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staffing an office has gotten weird. Some people want to stay on unemployment, some people are afraid of the risks this new virus. Solutions have been...
Pro Tips for the Lettered Teeth with Dr. Russell Schafer (CHP59)
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us this week on the Clinical Hacks is Dr. Russell Schafer. As one of our resident removable dentistry experts in the Clinical Hacks, we thou...
Being the Best Patient You Can Be (DHS32)
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
[caption id="attachment_1838" align="alignright" width="239"] Alan discusses some experience he's had lately of being a patient, the patient experie...
Implants Done Right with Dr. Justin Moody and Dr. Steven Vorholt (DHP299)
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Moody and Dr. Steven Vorholt from Implant Pathways join Alan to explain how dental implant education has become better and easier than ever...
Is Cloud Based Imaging the Future? (DHS31)
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Ryan Chan, Chris Koch and Pat Williams from Apteryx. Apteryx is known for their imaging software that works with lots of different p...
Nepotism at its finest with Dr. Daniel Smith and Dr. Rusty Fitton (CHP 58)
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's clinical hacks podcast, Dr. Zach Meiners bring back Dr. Daniel Smith and Dr. Rusty Fitton to talk more about practicing with a parent...
Dentistry (and Especially Hygiene) is Tough on Your Body with Katrina Klein (DHS30)
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Katrina Klein, hygienist and founder of ErgoFitLife to talk about what dentistry can do to your body over time! Alan has done more h...
The Dental Hacks Have the Answers (DHP298)
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan are back! Fresh from getting hit by a truck, the Dental Hacks spend time answering questions from the ever-brilliant Dental Hacks Natio...
Week One Using a Dental Microscope with Dr. Brad Mattison (DHS29)
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brad Mattison is a dentist in Wellesley, MA and recently had a Zumax OMS 2380 dental microscope installed at his office. Coincidentally, Alan had ...
My 3 Dads with Dr. Rusty Fitton and Dr. Daniel Smith (CHP57)
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special episode of the Clinical Hacks. This one is for all the dentists that practice with a parent or family member or who may ...
There's an App for That! with Sarah Penland (DHS28)
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Dental Hacks Shorts! In today's episode Alan talks with Sarah Penland, the founder of a company called "Stop Gap Dental." Every de...
Working Interferences Cage Match!
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Josh Austin and Dr. Lance Timmerman join Jason and Alan to talk about their new podcast, Working Interferences with Josh and Lance. You know what...
Are you even bioactive, bro? With Dr. Nate Lawson (CHP 56)
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The trilogy of episodes with Dr. Nate Lawson comes to its conclusion. We'd like to think this one is more "Return of the King" than "Spider-Man 3"...
A-ha Moments with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's throwback episode (originally presented May 19, 2017), Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey from believing co...
Dr. Nate Lawson is Living in a Material World (CHP55)
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode number 2 with special guest Dr Nate Lawson, the materials guy! Highlights include: Nate Lawson, a materials guy, joins us to discuss...
What Would YOU Do?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Erin Elliott, Dr. Joshua Austin and Dr. Lance Timmerman to answer the quandries of the ever curious Dental ...
The Origin Story of a "Materials Guy" with Dr. Nate Lawson (CHP54)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode number 1 with special guest Dr Nate Lawson, the materials guy! Highlights include: Dr. Nate Lawson has an awesome Instagram page! Chec...
Five Minutes in a Time Machine
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features the second half of our interview with Dr. Lance Timmerman on sleep apnea and our very first Brain Trust featuring Dr. Dawn Ku...
Roundhouse Sealants (TM) and Running on Time with Dr. Frank Clayton (CHP53)
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Clayton seals everything from teeth to driveways to decks and no job is too big, no crack is too large. How many sealants can you place in a...
How It All Began
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our July 2020 throwback month with the very firsts Dental Hacks podcast, which was released in June of 2014! We were learning. We've come ...
The Clinical Hacks interview the Apa of the South on the Love Boat (CHP52)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Clinical Hacks welcome Frank Clayton, DDS onto the hot seat tonight. Do you watch the Love Boat? Who's your favorite character? No, it's n...
The Future of the Dental Industry with Dr. Mike DiTolla (DHP297)
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by guest host, Dr. Mike DiTolla! We last spoke to Mike the week before most dental offices in the U.S. switched to emergency only ...
The Clinical Hacks: Shawn Van De Vyver saves us 'Mo Money and solves 'Mo Problems (CHP 51)
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zach sits down to a gourmet lunch with Dr. Shawn Van De Vyver and he enjoys a delicious grilled cheese, names off his favorite 90's hip hop songs, sel...
10x Your Brain Trust, Again! (DHP296.1)
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This "greatest hits" episode features two of our greatest Brain Trust segments, both recorded from Dentsply Sirona World 2018. Do you all remember a t...
The Clinical Hacks on Virtual Insanity (CHP 50)
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Only one Clinical Hack showed up today so Zach Meiners recruited Shawn Van De Vyver to come out and play. Shawn is a computer guru and drops some know...
Personalities and Situations with Dr. Gina Dorfman (DHP296)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan join welcome guest host Dr. Gina Dorfman! Gina is dentist, podcaster, speaker, software company founder, mom and pineapple enthusiast! ...
You Got F*&%#d with Dr. Rich Rosenblatt (CHP49)
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode number 2 with special guest Dr. Rich Rosenblatt! Highlights include: We discuss Michael Jordan and The Last Dance Rich is a teacher at ...
A Nightmare Within a Nightmare (DHS27)
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan recounts his experience with the recent flooding in mid-Michigan, a harrowing evacuation and swimming goats all while dealing (or not dealing) wi...
Playing the COVID Card with Teresa Duncan (DHP295)
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason sits down with returning guest Teresa Duncan (self described "insurance geek!") to discuss the dental landscape once we return to "normal." Some...
Check Yourself Before You CEREC Yourself with Dr. Rich Rosenblatt (CHP48)
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have a special guest Dr. Rich Rosenblatt Highlights include: We discuss comedian Jerry Stiller Rich is a teacher at CDOCS and has a pr...
Back to Work with Memorie Valentine RDH (DHS26)
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by the incomparable Memorie Valentine to describe the process they've been going through to get back to work. We talk a little bit abou...
What Have We Learned from the Coronavirus (DHP294)
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan feature "what have we learned" from coronavirus and "what have we changed" due to it! We asked the amazing Dental Hacks Nation to tell ...
Dental Hacks Greatest Hits: Endo Strikes Back! (DHP293)
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some people say that dental podcasts haven’t given endo enough love. Episode 223 is here to fix that! Jason and Alan were joined by three general de...
Being Closed Down and Opening Back Up with Dr. Arun Garg (DHP292)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan were joined by the one and only Dr. Arun Garg for an enlightening Facebook Live last weekend. It turns out that not only is Arun a wide...
The Hotter Fryer (CHP47)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we discuss how to reopen up your office with special guest Missy Fryer! Highlights include: Mac disses Michael Jordan Kevin laments “th...
How to Predictably Grow Bone with Dr. Tim Kosinski (DHP291)
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Kosinski has been placing dental implants for 36 years and has been teaching others how to do for almost as long! Recently Jason and Alan had ...
The Clinical Hacks Binge Watch Online CE (CHP46)
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Clinical Hacks have been using this time wisely to learn new skills and review old ones with online CE! Check out some of their favorites in episo...
Coping with Now Instead of the Future with Dr. Martin Mendelson (DHS25)
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Martin Mendelson joins Alan to talk about coping with the unknown that we're all facing. Martin is the Executive Vice President of Client Services...
"Digital" Dentures and Workflows with Dr. Darin Dichter (DHP290)
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan were joined again by Dr. Darin Dichter of Spear Education to talk about a bunch of great stuff! What does the Spear campus look like i...
davidji on Living with Uncertainty (DHS24)
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're all uncertain about the future. Today's episode will help you think differently about how you look at it. Alan and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski intervie...
Irene Iancu Does 5 Things Every Morning (DHS23)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Irene Iancu is a friend of the podcast. She's a hygienist, a fellow podcaster and a really great person. Irene and Alan have been talking about mental...
Ask Us Anything: Coronavirus Edition (DHP289)
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all got questions about what's going on in the world. And the Dental Hacks have answers! We don't guarantee that they're good answers, but they ...
Coronavirus Winners! (DHS22)
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this time of sacrifice and struggle, we're here to recognize those that are thriving! According to the Dental Hacks Nation, here are the #winners! ...
Swabbing at Ground Zero with Dr. Paul Springs (DHP288)
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you're doing a prosthodontics residency in NYC and a global pandemic happens? That's the question that our guest Dr. Paul Springs an...
Three Bedtime Stories for Dr. Brad Keener (DHS21)
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With all that's going on in the world, the Dental Hacks want to do something to help soothe your fears and concerns. I give you three bedtime stories...
Graft This! with Dr. Steven Vorholt (CHP45)
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of our discussion with Dr Steven Vorholt of Implant Pathways Fame Highlights include: Generalized Covid talk Yo’ Momma jokes! We dis...
I bought a COVID, not a Cone Beam (DHP287)
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're so excited to bring you a Brain Trust from four of our favorite members of the Brain Trust, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Frank Clayton, Dr. Rich Ro...
Al Checks In (DHS20)
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan checks in with what's happening with his practice, family and mental health during the coronavirus crisis.
Choose Your Own Adventure with Dr. Steven Vorholt (CHP44)
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 1 of our discussion with Dr. Steven Vorholt of Implant Pathways Fame Highlights include: Mac takes charge! Generalized Covid talk Shout ...
Is Positive News Coverage for Dentistry a Unicorn? (DHS19)
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan talks with Dr. Craig Harder about his recent news exposure! Craig has been printing reusable masks for health care professionals in his town in W...
Dr. Gregg Kinzer Doesn't Talk About Coronavirus (DHP286)
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had your fill of Coronavirus talk? We get it...and we're here for you! Jason and Alan had a chance to talk with and hear a lecture from Dr. G...
Remember What You Said You'd Do If You Had Time? (DHS18)
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan speaks with Dr. Matt Standridge about taking advantage of the time that we're not going to be in the office. Al and Matt are both long term weigh...
Clinical Interferences (CHP43)
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE! There is nothing wrong with your podcast app. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. I...
CV in the UK with Dr. Jason Smithson (DHS17)
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan had a chance to discuss how the UK has been affected by the coronavirus with one of our favorite guests, Dr. Jason Smithson. He describes what's ...
The Switch Has Been Thrown with Dr. Gary DeWood (DHP285)
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Gary DeWood from Spear Education about what we can expect during the Coronavirus crisis. Gary's ...
NYC is a Ghost Town with Dr. Artie Volker (DHS16)
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Artie Volker is a dentist in Queens, New York. NYC is ground zero of our current Coronavirus crisis and Alan talks with him about what he's seeing...
The Clinical Hacks Strip (Interproximally) with Dr. Rick DePaul (CHP42)
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of our discussion with Dr Rick DePaul of Powerprox 6 Month Braces Fame Highlights include: Cleveland Rocks! Mayfield Oh Mayfield My Hi...
Out of the Mouths of Babes (DHS15)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan sat down to talk with Jacob, his 10 year old son about our current Coronavirus crisis. It's kind of silly, kind of fun and a little bit of a reli...
The Coronavirus Diaries #1 (DHP284)
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan spend some time checking in after the first serious week of change after the Coronavirus. Both of us have closed our offices to every...
What is Elective Treatment with Dr. Caroline Zeller (DHS14)
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan speaks with Dr. Caroline Zeller about the evolving coronovirus situation in the United States. Caroline is a dentist in an interesting situation....
The Clinical Hacks Brace Themselves (Featuring Rick DePaul, DDS) (CHP 41)
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back, pour yourself a Quarantini (That's 2 parts Gin, 1 Part Emergen-C tablet or Airborne), socially distance yourself, and listen to our main man...
Comfort Food and Patient Finance (DHS13)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan got to talk about Nebraska comfort food (Runza) and how to effectively help your patients pay for bigger case dentistry. Dave Roehr of ...
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Zirconia (DHP283)
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zirconia is widely used. Many love it, some hate it. But there aren't many people that know more about it than the one and only Dr. Mike DiTolla! Mike...
University Towns and Earworms with Dr. Randy Houska (DHS12)
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Randy Houska is an interesting guy. He's a dentist in Vermillion, South Dakota which is home to the University of South Dakota. Alan and Randy dis...
The Clinical Hacks: Hygiene Check Yourself Before you Wreck Yourself (CHP40)
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss what might seem like a mundane topic, yet it's a procedure that most of us do 8 to 16+ times a day and some surprising discussion act...
Planting the Seed with Memorie Valentine RDH (DHS11)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memorie Valentine is a hygienist with interesting experiences! She's practiced in several states in lots of different kinds of offices and has a lot o...
Failing Before We Start (DHP282)
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many teeth have we done root canal therapy on that we probably never should have in the first place? It's an uncomfortable topic because we have t...
Super Bowl Dentist (DHS10)
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan had a chance to talk to Clinical Hack Dr. Zach Meiners about what he does when he's not being a dentist! Zach is a Kansas City Chiefs fan and hap...
The Clinical Hacks 3.5X their practices (CHP39)
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Clinical hacks this week discuss regular ass magnification. Mac tries to be coy with his 3.5X loupes... THEN mid-episode has a reveal you won'...
An Evidence-free Take on Coronavirus (DHS09)
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan discuss the coronavirus. Our take is uninformed by evidence. But don't worry. We're totally right. Our friends at Microcopy Dental ha...
What Every Good Salesperson Knows (DHP281)
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a dentist and you are trying to get case acceptance, that means you're a salesperson. You might not love the wording, but the concept is tru...
Prescribing the ZZZ Pack (DHS08)
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan are joined by Lisa Moler of MedMark Media and Dr. Erin Elliott of Erin Elliot fame! They sat down to discuss a bunch of stuff on the se...
The Clinical Hacks do MILFs (and DILFs) (CHP 38)
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and relax while we pound out some Class 4's together. Kevin hates the really small DILFs, but he's not no problem with the big ones. Ma...
Uber is the Localmed of Ridesharing (DHS07)
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan were joined by Tom and Vanessa from Localmed. Localmed was the Platinum sponsor of Voices of Dentistry 2020 and we really appreciate th...
What is a DSO? (DHP280)
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Colao knows DSOs. He's an attorney that helps people create and administer DSOs. He's been a frequent guest on the Dental Hacks and he gave Jaso...
Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (DHS06)
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of Dental Hacks Shorts is actually an episode of "The Peaceful Practice" podcast that Alan does with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski. It's a depa...
The Clinical Hacks Grind on Each Other (CHP37)
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy this week! Kevin Fryer is pro-biteguard with his NTI's and sleep appliances. Mac goes on a mile long rant about biteguards and how much th...
On Not Managing (DHS05)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Keller (aka: "Soft Hands") joined Alan once again to talk about the he practices dentistry! A self professed "regular ass" dentist is co-own...
InstaYogaOrtho with Dr. Jeni Perna and Dr. Vince Napoli (DHP279)
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan are joined by Dr. Jeni Perna (aka: yogi_dentist) and Dr. Vince Napoli (aka: invinciblesmiles) to talk about social media, practice mode...
Smithson on Teaching
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jason Smithson joins Alan again...this time to talk about dental education and how one becomes a "teacher" in dentistry: How Jason became a teach...
Dental Team and Skating Team! (DHS04)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Margaret Frankel and her assistant Dena Grissman are a dental team by day and competitive ice skaters on the weekends! Alan had a chance to talk w...
The Clinical Hacks Sell Out to a DSO (CHP36)
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode live from VoD! This time we get Daniel Smith, DDS in the hot seat and he talks about transitioning his office from a privately own...
The Downside of Surgery (DHS03)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's OK if you don't like surgery. No really...you don't have to love everything about dentistry. Dr. Craig Harder is a self professed "regular ass" d...
"Who's Your Danny?" (DHP278)
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Dental Hacks were joined by two rock stars for an amazing Brain Trust at the Voices of Dentistry meeting! Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Daniel Smith ...
The Incalculable ROI of Toys (DHS02)
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dentists and their toys. We're famous for it. Is it a bad idea? Good idea? Dr. Melissa Zettler joins Alan to talk about some of the toys they've recen...
The Clinical Hacks Live from VOD (CHP35)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 1, episode 35 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast The Clinical Hacks Live from VOD! Highlights include: The gang is back together live! T...
Call Me Kevin (DHS01)
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Voices of Dentistry is a great dental meeting, but it's also a great chance to get together with your internet friends! Dr. Kevin Fryer (just call...
7 Dental Hacks for Your Practice (DHP277)
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Alan did a thing at Voices of Dentistry 2020! We entitled the podcast "7 Hacks for Your Practice" and it was a lot of fun! We talked about 7...