The Very Dental Podcast Network
Episodes
Very Dental Student: Dr. John Corbett on Perio Residency
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mo is joined by his friend Dr. John Corbett. John just finished a perio residency at Oklahoma and is heading to the Air Force! John explains how perio...
Very Dental: Dr. John Burgess was One of the Great Ones!
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This throwback episode features Dr. John Burgess. I heard of his recent passing and thought it would be very appropriate to replay a spectacular inter...
Very Clinical: We've Changed Our Minds About Clinical Stuff
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been practicing dentistry for awhile, you've probably changed your mind about some stuff. Today's episode starts an interesting series for Z...
AME: Upgrades
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are there things you can do to make the day to day dental grind a little bit more fun? A little bit less of a grind? Would that make your day a little...
Very Dental: Hygiene Dollars vs. Doctor Dollars with Amy Morgan
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's throwback episode, Alan welcomes back Amy Morgan, the VP of Practice Growth Strategies for Spear Education. Way back in September of 2022, ...
Very Clinical: How to Be Good at Saying Things
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This throwback episode features Kevin and Zach expanding on the idea of improving your verbal skills! Some links from the show: Isodam Become a membe...
AME: Am I a Horrible Clinician?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al discusses an amazing Facebook group thread about what to do when you feel like you're doing an awful job. Inspired by a recent bad outcome, Al has ...
Very Dental: Understanding Visual Learners with Dr. Ash Mark
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al is joined by Youtube sensation, Dr. Ash Mark! Ash has joined the Very Clinical crew many times but this is the first time Al sat down to talk denti...
Very Clinical: It's About Movement with Dr. Jessica Merhar
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Jessica Merhar to talk about preventing and dealing with the pain that comes with our job! Core strength is great, bu...
Very Dental Student: Dr. Andrew Clingan on Early Practice Ownership
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed is joined by Dr. Andrew Clingan, a 2023 grad of UAB and a practice owner right out of school! Mohammed and Andrew discussed Andrew's dental s...
Very Dental: The Intraoral Scanner to Beat with Justin Lee
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back at the Chicago Midwinter Al talked with Justin Lee of 3Shape. Trios used to be "the $50,000 scanner" Trios 5 is wireless and retail priced at ...
Very Clinical: Pain Prevention for Dentists with Dr. Jessica Merhar
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dentists are prone to neck and back pain. It comes with the job. But are there things you can do! Kevin and Zach bring on Dr. Jessica Merhar, a physic...
AME: Burnout in Dentistry
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I got a terrific query from a dental student. I decided to put it in the Very Dental Facebook group for discussion and here are some of the a...
Very Dental: Embracing the Airway with Dr. Marianna Evans
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's throwback episode features Dr. Marianna Evans! Al spoke with her at the Spear Summit back in 2022 and her message was so good, you should hear...
Very Clinical: Disgusting Teenage Mouths
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This throwback episode features a guest spot by Dr. Alan Mead. Once again Kevin and Zach are joined by Alan Mead to talk about the struggles (and tr...
Very Dental Student: Going All In on Ownership with Dr. David Rice
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed is joined by the one and only Dr. David Rice! These two dive in HARD talking about dental practice ownership. David's history of bad assoc...
Very Dental: DSO 2.0 with Brannon Moncrief
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Brannon Moncrief of McLerran and Associates to talk about practice sales/purchases and transitions of all types. The difference b...
Very Clinical: WWVCD?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach welcome Al back on the show for a rousing round of "What Would You Do?" After the boys revel in the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" we...
AME: The "Shoulds"
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little rant on should vs. could and social media. Some links from the show: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jar...
Group Function: Is Guided Biofilm Therapy the Future?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How well are we doing for our recall patients? How can we do better? Today Alan is joined by Melissa Obrotka and Dr. Ryan Martz to do a deep dive into...
Very Clinical: A Very Clinical Recommendation Engine!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Kevin were joined by Al for a rousing recommendation engine episode! After some hot eclipse talk the fellas recommend a dental thing, a nonde...
AME: On Never Doing Anything
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan was joined by Tom Brown, Vanessa Vitagliano and Mike Sula for the first interview of the Chicago Midwinter! It's a quick meeting of friends and v...
Very Dental Extra: The Flex of Single Patient Use with Cody Sunderland
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's special episode is brought to you by Microcopy Dental, the "single patient use" company! Alan is joined by Cody Sunderland from Microcopy Dent...
Very Dental: What's Next in Printing and Milling with Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan was joined in the Chicago Midwinter podcast lounge by Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray. CAD-Ray is a one stop shop for all things digital in dentistry an...
Very Clinical: Dr. Matt Standridge Making Moves
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's throwback episode Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Matt Standridge! Highlights include: Matt gives us his bio! We talk MEAT We talk Powerpro...
AME: The Grass is Always Greener
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather be a dentist and have to talk about patient financial responsibility for treatment or a physician that doesn't discuss money with pat...
Group Function: Chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia Innovations with Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan was joined at the Chicago Midwinter by Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner of Ivoclar to talk about a big roll out of a huge innovation in chair...
Very Clinical: Dr. Colin Lathrop Shows You the Pathway
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's throwback episode Kevin and Zach welcome back the one and only Dr. Colin Lathrop to talk about what's new in implant surgical education at ...
Very Dental Student: Surviving Second Year with Mohamed Abo-Basha
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamed reflects on DS2 year as he approaches the end of it (thank God). He talks about his classes and his experiences in clinic as well as treating ...
Very Dental: Have We Given Up on Prevention? with Teeth Talk Girl Whitney Difoggio
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al was joined by hygienist Whitney DiFoggio (aka: Teeth Talk Girl) at the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! Whitney is a hygienist and influencer who ...
Very Clinical: Composite Rehabs that Don't Suck with Dr. Colin Lathrop
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This throwback episode features Zach and original Clinical Hack Dr. Mac Jones hearing about composite rehabs from Dr. Colin Lathrop! Highlights includ...
AME: With New Eyes
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al took a look another at a comic book series that influenced him as a little kid. Spoiler alert: it didn't hold up. Getting older and gaining exper...
Very Dental Extra: Why Choose a Lean Workflow? with Kate Reinert
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined again by Kate Reinert, a clinical efficiency consultant with our friends at Zirc Dental Products! We focused on the concept of "Lean Wo...
Group Function: 3D Printers for Dummies with Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al was joined by Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram at the Chicago Midwinter! They were the perfect people to talk to because Al needs to decide...
Very Clinical: All Dr. Ash Mark, All The Time!
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach throw back to one of the earliest times that they featured Dr. Ash Mark on Very Clinical! We welcome Dr. Ash Mark of of All Things Den...
Very Dental Student: Dr. Khalid Alzubi on Advantages of Working in a DSO
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed is joined by Dr. Khalid Alzubi to talk about why he really likes working in a DSO As Khalid approached the end of dental school he considerer...
Very Dental: The Evolution of Hands On with Dr. Justin Moody
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Moody joins Alan for a triumphant podcast return! Justin is an dentist, implant educator, podcaster and he was one of the purveyors of the ...
Very Clinical: Avoiding "Fiddledontics" with Dr. Ash Mark
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ash Mark joins Zach and Kevin again, this time discussing retreats and other advanced endodontics considerations. Retreats Case selection and pla...
AME: Doing Weird Things with My Coffee with Toothlife.Irene
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al was joined by Irene Iancu at the Chicago Midwinter to drink coffee, talk about knees, foot fetishes as well as rant about the new public dental ben...
Very Dental Extra: Really Strong AND Really Pretty Zirconia with Dr. David Rice
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode has been brought to you by our friends at Ivoclar! Alan is joined by dental superstar Dr. David Rice! Dave and Al recently spent some ...
Very Dental: A History of Magnification with Scott Green
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Scott Green of Enova Illumination. It turns out that Scott grew up in the dental magnification business. We talk about how Scott sta...
Very Clinical: Teachers Learning from Students with Dr. Ash Mark
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach are once again joined by Youtube sensation Dr. Ash Mark! Ash has been teaching dentists to do better endodontics for years on Youtube a...
Very Dental Student: The Last Big City Before Nothing with Dr. Pete Stover
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamed is joined by Dr. Pete Stover, a dentist in Elk City, OK! Pete has an interesting story which includes working with the Indian Health Service e...
Very Dental: From Polysulfide to Intraoral Scanners with Dr. David Hornbrook
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan ran in to Dr. David Hornbrook on the floor of the Chicago Midwinter Dental meeting and was able to record an amazing conversation with him! Appro...
Very Clinical: The Right 3D Printer for You with Dr. Tim Anderson
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Anderson comes back to talk about what 3D printer is right for you! Here are some things to think about: Buy something that's easy to upgrade...
AME: Marketing to Dentists Isn't Easy
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al gushes about his recent trip to the Chicago Midwinter meeting and gets philosophical about how difficult it is to market to dentists. Some links fr...
Very Dental: Chicago Midwinter Greatest Hits
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The year is 2019 and Alan is recording with Dr. Jason Lipscomb at the Premier booth at the Chicago Midwinter meeting. Today's episode features our sou...
Very Clinical: A Podcast About Podcasts with Dr. Tim Anderson
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Tim Anderson to discuss his new podcast! Tim is starting a podcast about clinical digitally dentistry! It's called Cli...
AME: Dr. Brian Schweers Contains Multitudes
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan welcomes a guest onto the Experience today! He's joined by co-host Dr. Brian Schweers. Brian is from the Dallas, TX area and has had an interesti...
Very Dental: The Best Dentist in the World
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you become the best dentist in the world? Al goes solo for today's episode where he talks about jazz festivals and how natural talent, trainin...
Very Clinical: Kevin is Playing with Blocks!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's throwback episode Dr. Alan Mead joins Zach and Kevin to do a deep dive into block scheduling! Kevin kicks off this amazing conversation wi...
Very Dental Student: New Grad, Full Arch with Dr. Evan Pivetz
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamed interviews Dr. Evan Pivetz from “The Full Arch Podcast”. Evan is a 2021 graduate who has recently transitioned into a denture & implant pr...
Very Dental: Dr. Mark Whitefield on the Future of Full Arch Fixed!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan welcomes back Dr. Mark Whitefield to talk about some interesting developments in full arch fixed implant restorations! Mark has been developing a...
Very Clinical: Kevin Hates Composite Veneers!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This throwback episode features Very Dental Podcast Network favorite Dr. Melissa Zettler! The guys had her on to talk about her killer composite venee...
AME: Take What You Need and Leave the Rest
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al explores the ideas that he's part of the algorithm, grieving the loss of his spring and summertime hobby and that not all advice is equally good fo...
Very Dental: Dentists are bad with Dr. Paul Springs
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paul Springs joins Alan again to talk about journalism, Matt Yglesias and the Gell-Mann effect. Matt Yglesias wrote an article called "Dentists ...
Very Clinical: We Have Answers with Dr. Mona Patel and Dr. Brian McGue
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features another throwback to VoD 2022! Joining Kevin and Zach to give brilliant answers to their "every dentist" questions are Dr. Brian...
Very Dental Student: Totally Oral Dental Student with Dr. Russell Schafer
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed welcomes Dr. Russell Schafer of the Totally Oral Podcast on to talk about how his 11 year journey from dental school to pedo/denture guru hap...
Very Dental: Dr. Martin Mendelson on Optimism and Success
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan welcomes Dr. Martin Mendelson back to Very Dental to discuss the science of optimism! Did you know that optimism and positivity can influence our...
Very Clinical: Totally Oral and Al
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features another throwback to the classic VoD 2022 gauntlet! This week the guys feature the hosts of the Totally Oral podcast, Dr. Russel...
AME: Understanding is Part of the Treatment
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al has another epiphany about the importance of authentic and honest communication with patients. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the passwo...
Group Function: Don't Buy The Farm
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al was recently a guest on the "Totally Oral Podcast" with Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Clint Timmerman! This episode is a crossover with Totally Oral ...
Very Clinical: "Soft Hands" and the Ketodontist
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Zach and Kevin throw back to VoD 2022 where we asked meeting participants to weigh in on the questions that our listeners want to k...
AME: Why Do They Hate Us?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al recently read an article by Matt Yglesias called "Dentists are bad." (sic) Even worse...he read the comments. As these things tend to do, it devo...
Group Function: We Like Sportz!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al is joined by Dr. Kevin Fryer and Dr. Zach Meiners to talk NFL playoffs! It's fine. We talk about mouthguards for like, 40 seconds, so it qualifie...
Very Clinical: Dr. Sarah Pierce on Adding Endo Efficiently
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are joined by Dr. Sarah Pierce of Brentwood, TN! Sarah works with Dr. Sully Sullivan of Sullivan Dental Partners (aka: The Millennial Dentist...
Very Dental Student: What Students Need to Know About Occlusion with Dr. Jaz Gulati
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed is joined by the one and only Dr. Jaz Gulati of the Protrusive Dental Podcast! Jaz is known for his occlusion credentials and Mohammed got to...
Very Dental: "Who Do You Think You Are?" with Dr. Matt Standridge
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Dr. Matt Standridge. Matt is a dentist in Kansas who teaches orthodontics and has his own podcast and health coaching program! Matt ...
Very Clinical: Scenarios with Erin and Gary!
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach ring in the New Year with another episode featuring the Superfans...Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Gary Holtzclaw! As they are want to do, Za...
AME: A 2024 Reset?
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a way to "reset" your appreciation for your job and your life in 2024? Al has thoughts! Happy New Year! Join the Very Dental Facebook grou...
Very Dental: Ask Questions, Then Be Quiet with Dr. Gary DeWood
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Why can't I talk to my patients like Gary does?" -me, quite often In today's throwback episode Alan is joined by Dr. Gary DeWood. This interview was...
Very Clinical: Enter the Superfans!
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Does the nog come in any other flavors besides egg?" -Kevin Fryer The Very Clinical guys finish the year strong by inviting two Very Clinical superfa...
Very Dental Student: Don't Make Systems too Complicated with Dr. Sarah Blair
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed is joined by Dr. Sarah Blair of Indie Practices to talk about leadership, dental teams and early practice ownership for new dentists! What a...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All of us at the Very Dental Podcast Network are wishing you the best holiday season ever! This week we'll be releasing new episodes on Wednesday a...
Very Dental: The Very Dental Holiday Spectacular 2023!
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to celebrate the holidays that a massive "recommendation engine" from Al! Some links from the show: Sean's holiday band concert (Th...
Very Clinical: Will AI Be a Net Positive in Dentistry? with Charlie Fryer
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Kevin are joined again by Kevin's son Charlie! Charlie has a very technical background including using artificial intelligence to diagnose cl...
AME: The Correction
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Al tells a story about podcasting, downloads and ego. join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "...
Group Function: Can Partnerships work? with Ritter and Ramsey (throwback)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Partnerships in dentistry. You've heard the stories. A couple years ago, my friends Dr. Chris Ramsey and Dr. Rob Ritter joined me to talk about what ...
Very Clinical: Charlie Fryer Explains Deep Learning and AI!
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach welcome a very special guest this week...Charlie Fryer! That would be Kevin's son! Charlie isn't a dentist. In fact, he's a chemical ...
Very Dental Shorts (Throwback): Bad Words
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's throwback episode Alan talks about 4 words he avoids using with patients. The four words he discusses: Small (in terms of dental disease...
Very Dental: A Talk About Behavioral Change with the ADA President Elect!
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this throwback episode (from 2021), Alan is joined by his friend Dr. Brett Kessler, who was recently announced as the ADA president elect! They hav...
Very Clinical: Frank and Irene Run the Gauntlet at VoD 2022
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's throwback episode features Dr. Frank Clayton and Irene Iancu (aka: Toothlife.Irene) running the Very Clinical 2022 gauntlet for your entertain...
Very Dental Student: Dr. Kurren Virk Hits the Ground Running
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed features a returning guest to talk about getting started in your dental career! Dr. Kurren Virk (last featured as he was finishing up an AEGD...
Very Dental: Zach and Al Do Lunch
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zach Meiners is the second member of the dynamic duo from the Very Clinical podcast! But you might know him from his original podcast "DOPE (denti...
Very Clinical: The Best Live Dental Podcasting Concept Ever!
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the 2023 holiday season we're giving you the gift of the very best live podcasting concept ever conceived! At VoD 2022 Kevin and Zach pitched a bu...
AME: The Rules for Influencers
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does a cranky 52 year old podcasting dentist get to write the "Rules for Influencers?" Because it's my show, that's why. As a 15+ year content cre...
Very Dental: Black Friday and EFDAs with Dr. Kevin Fryer
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by the one and only Dr. Kevin Fryer of the Very Clinical podcast! The conversation was fun and wide ranging but we focused hard on EFDA...
Very Clinical: Ask Us Anything, Part Deux!
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach take a seconed bite at the apple while answering even more questions from the socials! The topics include: What does Zach think about ...
AME: Breaking Through Frequency Illusion
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to remember patient interactions that went poorly. Why is it so hard to remember the great one? There is this thing called "Frequency Illusi...
Very Dental: Two Gen X Dental Practice Owners Shake Fists at Clouds with Dr. Craig Harder
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gen X has seen a lot. We've been around for the introduction of cable tv through the smartphone and social media. Gen X dentists started practicing in...
Very Clinical: Ask Us Anything!
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Zach answer questions and concerns from the interwebs! The topics include: Taylor Swift's veneers Kevin's hair care routine What does it ta...
Very Dental Student: The First Few Months with Dr. Kevin Harland
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed is joined once again by Dr. Kevin Harland. Kevin is a recent grad of the University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry. This conversation focuse...
Very Dental Extra: What Dental Assistants Want Dentists to Know with Kate Reinert
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Kate Reinert who is a dental assistant who now works with Zirc Dental Products as a clinical efficiency consultant. We had a wide ra...
Very Dental: Medium Sized Cases with Dr. Jason Smithson
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan is joined by Dr. Jason Smithson as a co-host of the Very Dental Podcast! Jason continues to teach restorative dentistry all over the world and we...
Very Clinical: Tooth Replacement Therapy with Dr. Adam Frounfelter
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Frounfelter joins the guys again, this time talking about tooth replacement therapy. They dig in to the 3D Dentists course on implant placeme...
AME: Frictionless
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons we consistently do things a certain way is due to the lack of friction. Creating systems is all well and good, but when given a cho...
Very Dental: Does Your Patient Experience Suck? with Dr. Paul Etchison
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paul Etchison has recently been evaluating what it feels like to be a patient in his office. He takes the patient experience pretty seriously, but...
Very Clinical: From Busy to Productive with Dr. Adam Frounfelter
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a difference between busy and productive. I mean both is nice, but know the differences and making changes in your practice toward productive...
Very Dental Student: Asking The Right Questions with Dr. Nicholas Bottorff
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Going directly into private practice from dental school is less common than it used to be. Today's guest is Dr. Nicholas Bottorff and he did just that...
Very Dental: The Opportunities of Rural Dentistry with Dr. David Whitlock
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Whitlock spent the first 10 or so years of his career practicing dentistry in big cities. He's seen some stuff and he ended up in Eastern Ke...