The Very Dental Podcast Network

BONUS: Mike and Josh make up (AME062)

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mike DiTolla and Dr. Josh Austin are friends of the Dental Hacks podcast to be sure. If you've been wondering what's been happening with Mike...yo...

Four dentists walk into a podcast...and your life gets better! (DHP180)

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mark Costes of the Dentalpreneur podcast and Dr. David Maloley of the Relentless Dentist podcast join Jason and Alan to introduce an idea whose ti...

A Productive Pathway (DHP179)

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan a joined live at the Voices of Dentistry meeting by Dr. Bruce Baird of the Productive Dentist Academy and Dr. Mike Freimuth of the Impl...

No longer available

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of a guest, this content is no longer available.

Creating an Airway Team: live with Dr. Jeff Rouse at VoD2018 (DHP177)

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Voices of Dentistry meeting happened last weekend and it was AMAZING! If you missed it...don't despair because over the next few weeks we'll be br...

Live from VoD 2017...the Brain Trust on Startups (DHP176)

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Voices of Dentistry 2018 is here! To celebrate, we're bringing back an amazing Brain Trust featuring Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Melissa Zettler and Dr. Shaw...

Digital dentures with Dr. Farley and the Denture Queen (DHP175)

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan talk with Dr. Valerie Cooper (the Denture Queen) and Dr. Nate Farley (dr_natefarley) about the future of dentures. And the future of ...

The Brain Trust asks "what would you do?" part 2 (DHP174)

12 Jan 2018

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 ...

Our digital is Grutter than yours! (DHP173)

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan are joined by the one and only Dr. Baron Grutter (sounds like "butter," please excuse our mispronunciation on the show) to talk about ...

What's new with Google featuring Mike Blumenthal (DHP172)

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan are joined by Mike Blumenthal of getfivestars.com who is a well known expert in local search and "in the know" about Google and all t...

Hackisode 19: Al on losing everything (Part 1?)

24 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings Dental Hacks Nation! This is a replay of episode 053 of the Alan Mead Experience where I talk about stoicism and a time in my life where I h...

No longer available (DHP171)

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of a guest, this content is no longer available.

No longer available (DHP170)

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of the guest this content is no longer available

The Dental Hacks meet the Working Interferences (DHP169)

08 Dec 2017

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...

A survival manual for dental offices with Missy Fryer and Mary Beth Bajornas (DHP168)

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Missy Fryer and Mary Beth Bajornas join the Dental Hacks (including Dr. Frank Clayton) to talk about their new venture, "The Dental Office Survival Gu...

The future of dental impressions with Dan Krueger and Jim Graham of 3M (DHP167)

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We take impressions. All day, every day. Dan Krueger and Jim Graham of 3M explain what the future looks like for dental impressions. Recently 3M gave ...

The Dental Hacks hit 1 million! (DHP166)

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week the Dental Hacks podcast hit 1 million downloads! The Dental Hacks are celebrating this milestone with an interesting twist! Dr. Zac...

First, breathe through your nose with Dr. Jeff Rouse (DHP165)

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeff Rouse joins Jason and Alan to give a systematic and common sense approach to screening and treating airway problems in the dental office. Sle...

No longer available (DHP164)

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of a guest, this content is no longer available.

Better prevention and practice building with Wendy Briggs (DHP163)

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and his lovely bride Missy spend some time talking with Wendy Briggs about how to improve your hygiene department and your whole team! Wendy Bri...

Highlights from the Bioclear Learning Center Summit (DHP162)

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alan recorded with a bunch of Bioclear all stars at the recent Bioclear Summit in Scottsdale, AZ! Episode 162 is extra long and extra good! Alan recor...

The Smartest Guys in the room with Dr. John Khademi and Dr. Eric Herbranson (DHP161)

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Khademi and Dr. Eric Herbranson join Alan to talk about the state of endodontics, conserving dentin and how we know what we know. I got to kn...

Jordon Comstock on less dental insurance and more recurring revenue (DHP160)

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jordon Comstock of Boomcloud joins Jason and Alan to talk about office membership plans for patients! Have you ever considered offering a membership...

The Brain Trust: mid career dentists look back (DHP159)

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Brain Trust features several "mid-career" dentists looking back and reflecting on what worked out great and what didn't work out as well. Alan is ...

Highlights from Dentsply Sirona World 2017 (DHP158)

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alan had a chance to speak at Dentsply Sirona World 2017 in Las Vegas. Did he take lots of breakout session courses? No. He did not. What he did was s...

Hackisode 18: The Voices of Dentistry 2018 hosts speak!

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit is taking place January 26-27th, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Doubletree Resort! The hosts (Dr. Justin Moody a...

Teresa Duncan on understanding dental "insurance" (DHP157)

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Duncan joins the Dental Hacks to talk about no one's favorite topic: dental insurance. Teresa Duncan wants you to know that she's hilarious and...

The Brain Trust answers "what would you do?" (DHP156)

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Dental Hacks are joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Dr. Frank Clayton to grapple with weird and difficult hypothetical situat...

From dentures to digital workflow with Dr. Michael Scherer (DHP155)

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Scherer joins the Dental Hacks to discuss dentures, prosthodontics and 3D workflow! If you're interested in the cutting edge of 3D workf...

Greatest Hits vol. 4: The Rob (Ritter) and Bob (Margeas) show!

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Volume 4 of the August 2017 "Greatest Hits" series features the full interview from last year of Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Rob Ritter! These two guys ar...

Greatest Hits vol. 3: The Brain Trust does a marketing round table

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This "classic" Brain Trust features Dr. Matt Garrison, Dr. Melissa Zettler, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Dr. Ryan McCall joining the Dental Hacks to talk a...

Greatest Hits volume 2: Mistakes we've made

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This "classic" Brain Trust features Dr. Thom Caspers, Dr. Frank Clayton, Dr. Tiffany Lee and Dr. Brent Young joining the Dental Hacks to talk about mi...

The Dental Hacks Greatest Hits: the Brain Trust on Alternative Medicine

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Brain Trust digs into alternative medicine, "holistic dentistry" and all things anti-amalgam in this classic episode!

The Brain Trust on conflict in the dental office (DHP154)

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan are joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Melissa Zettler and coach/guru/rock star Suzanne Robinson to help manage conflicts in the denta...

Treating childhood airway issues with Dr. Tracey Nguyen (DHP153)

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tracey Nguyen joins Jason and Alan to discuss how dentists can be the first line in treating airway problems in children. You see it every day. Ki...

No longer available (DHP152)

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of a guest, this content is no longer available.

The Alan Mead Experience

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Dental Hacks podcast is featuring an episode of "the Alan Mead Experience!" Dr. Jason Smithson joins Alan to talk about natural ability and expand...

Killing financial sacred cows with Garrett Gunderson (DHP151)

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Financial advisor and author Garrett Gunderson joins Jason and Alan to explain why IRAs suck and how we get retirement planning wrong. How are you pla...

The Brain Trust on hiring (DHP150)

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan are joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Sandy Pardue and Elizabeth Corbin to talk about hiring in the dental office. Most owner dentists cr...

The return of the Dental Hacks Grab Bag (DHP149)

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode the Dental Hacks go back to basics again! No guests. No Brain Trust. Just Jlips and Al. So what do we have to talk about? As always...

Smithson on Ceramics (DHP148)

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Smithson talks about how he treatment plans, prepares, temporizes and restores teeth for all kinds of ceramic restorations. "Jason Smithson ...

The future of practice management software with John Kois Jr. (DHP147)

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does practice management software look like in the future? John Kois, Jr., CEO of the Kois Center in Seattle, WA has a pretty good idea about tha...

A Dirty Podcasting Trick (DHP146.5)

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this very short episode Alan gives you a taste of his new podcast, The Alan Mead Experience! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to the...

Hackisode 17: The Bioclear posterior course wrap up

28 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what some foiks who took the Bioclear posterior course thought of their experience! Be sure to check out Bioclear products and courses at www.b...

The Brain Trust on mindfulness and coping skills (DHP146)

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 146 features a mini Brain Trust with Jason, Alan and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski talking about coping with the day to day stresses of dentistry. Den...

Real dentists do composite with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb (DHP145)

19 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 145 Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey from believing composite was a "temporary material" into creating an...

No longer available (DHP144)

12 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of the guest, this content is no longer available.

"All on 4" all the time with Dr. Wayne Brueggen (DHP143)

05 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Wayne Brueggen joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey into giving patients a new smile in a day! Dr. Wayne Brueggen has been placing impla...

Hackisode 16: The Alan Mead Experience drops and new Patreon content

30 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings Dental Hacks Nation! Just a quick Hackisode to ask you guys to go subscribe to the new podcast Alan is creating called "The Alan Mead Experi...

No longer available (DHP142)

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At the request of the guest, this content is no longer available.

"OMG! All of my patients have sleep apnea!" with Dr. Jamison Spencer (DHP141)

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jamison Spencer joins Jason and Alan to talk about sleep medicine and TMD treatment in the dental office. Once you've learned some things about sl...

The Brain Trust on dental operating microscopes (DHP140)

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 140 features a round table of dental operating microscope users and Michael Lippe of CJ Optik explaining how to incorporate this technology in...

Dr. Jonathan Abenaim on 3D printing, in office milling and the future of dentistry (DHP139)

07 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature Dr. Jonathan Abenaim talking about what he prints and mills in his office as well as the Brain Trust talking about Instagram for...

A shot across the bow with Dr. Jonathan Abenaim (DHP138)

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 138 features Dr. Jonathan Abenaim shaking up the status quo about digital dentistry and a Brain Trust on social media for 2017. What is digita...

Busted with the Accidental Geniuses and friends (DHP137)

24 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 137 features a live round table of Dr. Mike DiTolla, Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Josh Austin, Dr.Chris Farrugia and James Kwasniewski joining Al...

Behind the scenes with Julie Charlestein (DHP136)

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 136 features the second half of our interview with Premier Dental CEO Julie Charlestein and a Brain Trust featuring Sue Robinson on leadership...

Hackisode 15: Is SEO dead? with Mike Pedersen and Dr. Lance Timmerman

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Hackisode we feature Mike Pedersen of www.thedentalboost.com and Dr. Lance Timmerman as we talk about search engine optimization, Google upda...

Airbnb for dentists with Drs. Galen and Davina Detrik (DHP135)

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jason describes the current model of dentistry as "you go to school, then you work yourself down to a nub and then you die." What if you did it a diff...

104 years in dentistry with Julie Charlestein (DHP134)

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Premier Dental has been making quality products for dentistry for a long time. 104 years to be exact. Even more amazing is the fact that it has been f...

Chicago Midwinter 2017 wrap up

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Alan shares some content created on the floor of the Chicago Midwinter meeting.  First up is a review of the Heraues Kulzer Cara ...

Emotional Intelligence in the Dental Office with Vicki McManus (DHP133)

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 133 we continue our interview with Vicki McManus of the Productive Dentist Academy! Do you sometime struggle when you're communicating with...

Hackisode 14: VoD 2018 and the Dental Feed with Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alan and Shawn Van de Vyver relive some of the magic of VoD 2017 and then begin speculation about what you might expect at VoD2018! Save the date for ...

Vicki McManus on habits for a long and productive career (DHP132)

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Vicki McManus is the CEO of The Productive Dentist Academy. Also, she's a blast! We did a live interview of Vicki at the Voices of Dentistry Summit la...

The Brain Trust on Startups (DHP130)

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 131 features an amazing Brain Trust lineup. It's so amazing that we're not going to break it up like we normally do. It's 100% Brain Trust goo...

Voices of Dentistry Summit debriefing

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's special episode of the Dental Hacks podcast features the four hosts of last weekend's Voices of Dentistry Summit: Alan and Jason along with Dr...

The Dental Hacks grab bag (DHP130)

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, the Dental Hacks go back to basics. No guests. No Brain Trust. Just Jlips and Al. So what do we have to talk about? As always...lo...

Creating your implant pathway with Dr. Justin Moody (DHP129)

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Rural dentistry. Everyone always says that's where the gold is. Dr. Justin Moody understands rural dentistry and we spend some time talking about how ...

Hackisode 13: Live Stream the VoD!

15 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alan shares some cool news about the upcoming Voices of Dentistry Summit! If you can't make it, but still want to be part of the VoD you can buy a "vi...

Dr. Justin Moody and the implant rodeo (DHP128)

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for episode 128, Dr. Justin Moody, is one of the hosts of the popular dental podcast "Dentists, Implants and Worms." What you might not know...

Cosmetic dentistry and mentorship with Dr. Corky Willhite (DHP127)

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How does one become a cosmetic dentist? Well, obviously there are tons of courses, but what about following a path that's been laid out by people who ...

Hackisode 12: the Dental Hacks Fat Attack returns!

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this Hackisode Alan is joined by Dr. Matt Standridge, Dr. Dan Massie and Dr. Neel Joshi to talk about how they used the Dental Hacks Fat Attack gro...

The week between Christmas and New Year's (DHP 126.5)

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So everyone takes time off between Christmas and New Year's Day, right? All that eating and college football means there's not enough time for a new p...

Transitional bonding with Dr. Corky Willhite (DHP126)

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has those patients that would probably best be served with a full mouth reconstruction. But many or even most of those patients can't or won...

48 years in dentistry years and counting (DHP125)

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 125 is a very special one for Alan. He sat down with his dad, Roger Mead, for a conversation about dentistry. Dr. Mead graduated from the Univ...

Posterior composites 2.0 with Dr. David Clark (DHP124)

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What if seeing posterior composites on your schedule gave you the same warm, fuzzy feeling as a crown prep on #14? We make no promises, but the Biocle...

Hackisode 11: The VoD Hosts round table!

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We feature Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver and the Dental Hacks talking about social media marketing, JLips' "hip hop practice," podcasting an...

Adventures in posterior composite with Dr. David Clark (DHP123)

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"I see a quadrant of posterior composites on my schedule and I cringe." --most dentists Episode 123 features Dr. David Clark, inventor of the Bioclea...

Dr. Michael Unthank on creating the perfect dental space (DHP122)

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How many hours do you spend at the office? Shouldn't you make it the best place to work that you possibly can? That's what we talk with Dr. Michael Un...

Hackisode 10: the Dental Hacks Nation and the VoD meeting

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this Hackisode Alan talks about our new closed Facebook group, called the Dental Hacks Nation and lays out what you could expect if you attend the ...

Dr. Michael Unthank on cabinets, technology and dental office design (DHP121)

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 121 is a like a tidal wave of office design goodness! For the interview segment we talk with Dr. Michael Unthank, who is arguably the most inf...

Evaluating human factors with Dr. Linc Harris (DHP120)

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Luckily, dentistry is rarely a life and death profession. Yet most of the bad outcomes in dentistry are from human error. We're not good at evaluating...

Showing your work with Dr. Linc Harris (DHP119)

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On Facebook you see beautiful porcelain photographed biting into a vibrant red cherry with sparkly lips. Before pictures of destroyed dentitions follo...

Trying new stuff with Dr. Josh Austin (DHP118)

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Josh Austin gets to try a lot of new stuff. Some of the stuff he tries, he keeps using. And that's what he's going to tell us about in episode 118...

Hackisode 9: The Voices of Dentistry round table 1

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hackisode 9 features a round table recording featuring 5 of the presenters that will be featured in the upcoming Voices of Dentistry Summit in Nashvil...

Product reviews and pros envy with Dr. Josh Austin (DHP117)

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to try all those products you see on the exhibit floor and in dental magazines? Dr. Josh Austi...

How to pay your hygienists with Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Rob Ritter (DHP116)

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to pay your hygienists? It can be tough to balance productivity in the office with profitability in an office. That's where Dr. Bo...

Profitable restorative dentistry with Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Rob Ritter (DHP115)

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from "busy but not productive?" Are there things that you're doing that kill your productivity that you don't even realize? In episode 1...

Hackisode 8: Al's Premedication Rant

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Hackisode, Alan talks about his favorite thing to hate...antibiotic prophylaxis for joint replacements! The AAOS just released their new gu...

Dental Hacks LIVE!

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, September 24th, the Dental Hacks made history! We recorded the very dental podcast at the Dental Economics Principles of Practice Managem...

The Dental Hacks Mail Bag (DHP114)

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Dental Hacks get email. Oh yes. We ask for it all the time and our listeners come through! So Jason and Alan have decided to set aside an episode ...

Hackisode 7: Dr. Justin Moody on CBCT

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The mind behind "Dentists, Implants and Worms" makes his Dental Hacks debut with a conversation about how he uses CBCT and how someone who owns one ca...

We don't know what we think we know with Scott McDonald (DHP113)

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If I asked you about the kind of people that your office serves, you'd be able to tell me right? But how do you know for sure? Maybe the population of...

Where to go and where not to go with Scott McDonald (DHP112)

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know which places are going to be great for a dental practice? Which places aren’t so hot? How much risk are you willing to take? Scott M...

Hackisode 6: Trevor Maurer and Dr. Lance Timmerman on Smile Source

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Maurer and Dr. Lance Timmerman join Alan to talk about Smile Source and what it does for dentists!

Working from the gums up with Dr. Rob Ritter (DHP111)

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rob Ritter is here to tell you that there is not a thing wrong with being a restorative dentist. Nothing agains the super dentist, but Rob makes a...

Hackisode 5: Dr. Wes Mullins on soft tissue lasers and digital impressions

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this Hackisode Alan talks with Dr. Wes Mullins about diode lasers, intraoral scanners and doing the right thing even when the right thing is hard t...

Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver on Why You Should Be Podcasting (DHP110)

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren't you podcasting? Look, you don't have to be the next Adam Carolla to derive some serious benefits from creating audio and video content. DIY...

Hackisode 4: the Shared Practices Podcast release with Dr. Richard Low

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Alan and Dr. Richard Low talk about the upcoming release of a new and innovative dental podcast. Be sure to look for it on iTunes and anywhere else po...

Doing it Yourself with Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver (DHP109)

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you pay a company to handle your office's web presence way too much money and they screw it up? You figure out how to do it yourself...

Preventing Decay with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz (DHP108)

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is preventing cavities as simple as changing diet? Is it all a lack of home care? In episode 108 we welcome back Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz to talk m...