The Very Dental Podcast Network

Very Clinical: Slowing Down with Dr. Russell Schafer

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Russell Schafer joins Zach and Kevin to talk about what they do when the schedule slows down. Some really good ideas here!  Join the Very Dent...

Shorts: The Recommendation Engine

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al brings back a "Go Hack Yourself"-esque feature where he gives recommendations of stuff. I know that's a weird description, but it's way better than...

Very Dental: Simplifying Composite Dentistry with Dr. Buddy Mopper and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many CE courses are a display of the skill and ability of the speaker. The problem is that often the student may never reach that level of skill and...

Very Clinical: Dr. Dan Smith Takes the VoD Challenge!

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dan Smith joined the Very Clinical team to take the Voices of Dentistry challenge! He answered Zach and Kevin's questions with style and panache!...

Shorts: Time Zones and Composite CE

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al reflects on a Cosmedent course from last weekend. Are we doing composite wrong? Maybe. Does Cosmedent have the very best hands on learning in denti...

Very Dental: It's Hard to Dabble in Implants with Dr. Steven Vorholt

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steven Vorholt has had an interesting four years. If you've been following "Vorholt week" here on the Very Dental Podcast Network you know where h...

Very Clinical: Vorholt Strikes Back!

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steven Vorholt continues his takeover of the Very Dental Podcast Network! He sat down with Zach and Kevin at VoD in January and they put him throu...

AME: Dr. Steven Vorholt is in the Sweet Spot

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Vorholt week here on the Very Dental Podcast Network! We start with a throwback episode of the Alan Mead Experience from May 9, 2018. This ...

Very Dental: The Most Satisfying Thing on the Internet with Dr. Jorge Zapata

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dental operating microscopes are a fascination with me. But I don't use mine as effectively as I would like. Today's guest on the Very Dental podcast ...

Very Clinical: Frankly Clinical

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fan favorite Dr. Frank Clayton joins Zach and Kevin at VoD 2022 to run the Very Clinical gauntlet! The questions: How did COVID affect your practice?...

Shorts: On Acid

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every day we see patients with accelerated wear on their teeth. It's so common that we sometimes ignore it. I recently had a chance to hear Dr. Frank ...

Group Function: Practice Ownership for New Dentists with Shared Practices

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is practice ownership for new dentists a thing anymore? Today's guests say "YES!" Alan is joined by Dr. Richard Low, co-founder of Shared Practices, D...

Very Clinical: Toothlife.Irene gets Very Clinical!

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The one and only Toothlife.Irene (aka: Irene Iancu) joined Kevin and Zach at Voices of Dentistry to run the gauntlet! The questions: How did COVID af...

Shorts: Informed Consent is Adorable

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All health care professions know what informed consent is and what it's for. I think that we understand the theory and maybe don't quite get it in pr...

Very Dental: 100% Case Acceptance with Adam McWethy

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

100% case acceptance is impossible, for sure. But I thought I would use a clickbait title to get your attention.  My guest, Adam McWethy doesn't appr...

Very Clinical: Zak on Zach Crime!

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zak Allmand joined the other Zach and Kevin at Voices of Dentistry! He brought some interesting takes to their list of VoD questions (and inspires...

Shorts: Compromise Intentionally

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a recent class taught by Dr. Tomas Linkevičius, Al considers compromised in dental treatment. Dr. Linkevičius talked about how at one ti...

Group Function: Getting Organized and Efficient with Kay Hickey and Tina Punton

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical organization can save a practice time and money. Having all the instruments and materials where you need them and when you need them can shav...

Very Clinical: Dr. Melissa Zettler Strikes a Pose

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shorts: What Does an Empowered Team Look Like??

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A team doesn't feel empowered just because you say they should be. It's built into the culture of the office and it's one of the things that makes an ...

Very Dental: Living in the Middle with Dr. Jason Smithson

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Smithson joins Alan again to discuss his new gig with Spear, dental philosophies and whether we should teach to the median dentist or the except...

Very Clinical: Dr. Melissa Zettler on Composite Veneers!

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Melissa Zettler does KILLER composite veneers and shows a lot of them on Instagram! Zach loves composite veneers, Kevin hates them! The guys talk ...

Shorts: Whose Problem is it?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dawn Kulongowski joins Alan to talk about addiction, continuing education and professional organizations. Whose responsibility is it to get the wo...

Very Dental: The Evolution of Dr. Paul Homoly

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paul Homoly is a legend in dental communication. Alan was joined by Paul at The Voices of Dentistry for a podcast about evolutions. Whether it's h...

Very Clinical Rocks the Blocks!

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alan Mead joins Zach and Kevin to do a deep dive into block scheduling! Kevin kicks off this amazing conversation with THE question: "what are yo...

Shorts: Intervention Bias and Me

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our training leads us to believe that we need to DO SOMETHING. When our patients present with a problem we're supposed to have a solution! But is that...

Very Dental: What Practice Management Software Should be with Dr. Rania Saleh

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Practice management software is a weak spot in dentistry. Much of what we use today is based on database technology from 20+ years ago. PMS hasn't kep...

Very Clinical: Dr. James Nelson Gets Hypothetical

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James Nelson from New Orleans joins Kevin and Zach to run the gauntlet at VoD 2022!  The questions: How did COVID affect your practice? You have...

Shorts: AI and the Future of Diagnosis?

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al runs into some artificial intelligence in a medical setting and riffs on how this might apply in dentistry at some point. Some links from the show...

Very Dental: The "A-hole Factor" with Dr. Mark Costes

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is joined once again by Dr. Mark Costes. The guys are a couple of months post Voices of Dentistry and do a little wrap up.  Mark is the founder...

Very Clinical: The Ketodontist Weighs In!

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Matt Standridge, the ketodontist himself, stepped off the stage at VoD directly into a podcast with Zach and Kevin! He answered the questions that...

Shorts: It's Not the Saxophone

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could buying a REALLY nice saxophone make you a better saxophonist?  Well, maybe. But you'd be better off investing in lessons and practicing a lot....

Group Function: When the Pain Becomes Great Enough

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by bad service at his bank and horrible features in accounting software, Al turns to his Brain Trust to talk about the resistance to change a...

Very Clinical: Meet the Elliotts!

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Kevin interview Dr. Erin Elliott and her husband Tom! We learn a bit of the family history (get ready for TMI!) and then the fellas throw Tom...

Shorts: Two Appointments for Perspective

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you're putting in legitimate effort and not getting results, it feels really unfair. What do you do when you're doing the best you can and things...

Very Dental: Working Hard to Not Work So Hard with Dr. Chris Bowman

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al recently got to sit down with Dr. Chris Bowman at Voices of Dentistry 2022 Mark Costes finished his talk on time at VoD 2022! Miracle? Maybe. Al i...

Very Clinical: Dr. Mona Patel Answers the Guys!

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Kevin were joined by superstar Dr. Mona Patel just moments after her triumphant talk at VoD! She answers the questions that Kevin and Zach ca...

Shorts: Rooting for You

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al is back from his February hiatus with some thoughts on an overlooked skill/talent/tool: likeability. It’s awesome to be amazing at your craft. It...

Group Function: Al Doesn't Want to Talk to People with Tom and Joe of Your Virtual Consult

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A very slap happy Al is joined by Tom Brown and Joe Chickerillo of "Your Virtual Consult!" Your Virtual Consult was one of the sponsors of January's V...

Very Clinical: Soft Hands Gets Grilled!

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mike Keller (aka: 'Ol Soft Hands) of Delaware stopped by the Very Clinical booth at VoD and Zach and Kevin grilled him!  The questions: How did...

Very Clinical: Dr. Brian McGue Drops Pearlettes!

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian McGue of Implant Pathway AND 3D Dentists fame drops in to talk with Zach and Kevin at VoD! As they did to a bunch of guests, the Very Clinic...

Very Clinical: Totally Oral Weighs In

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Clinton Timmerman of the "Totally Oral" podcast join Kevin and Zach to run the Very Clinical gauntlet at VoD 2020! To refr...

Very Clinical: Alan Mead Runs the Gauntlet at VoD 2022

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Mead joins Kevin and Zach to run the Very Clinical gauntlet at VoD 2020! To refresh your memory, here are the clinical situations that Alan weigh...

Shorts: Find a Way to Make it Fun

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al shares some thoughts about VoD 2022, making happiness (at work and in life) a goal and finding ways to make things that can be a drag more fun.  S...

Very Clinical: Dr. Abe Hoellrich in the VoD Hot Seat!

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Zach welcome Dr. Abe Hoellrich to sit in the Very Clinical hot seat! To refresh your memory, here are the clinical situations that Abe faces...

Group Function: The Calm Before the Storm

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al is joined by Dr. Craig Harder, Dr. Kevin Donlin and Dr. Colin Lathrop for an early morning recording on the first day of Voices of Dentistry! The g...

The Dental Hacks Reunion at VoD 2022!

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Alan recorded a live "reunion episode" of the Dental Hacks podcast at Voices of Dentistry 2022! If you didn't have the pleasure of seeing it...

Very Clinical: Kevin and Zach Lay Out the Scenario

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Voices of Dentistry brought Kevin and Zach together in person and THEY GOT IT DONE!  The plan was to talk with LOTS of different clinicans and ge...

Very Dental: VoD Food Rituals with Toothlife.Irene!

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al is joined by Irene Iancu, aka: Toothlife.Irene at Republic Ramen in Tempe, AZ! They both arrived on the Thursday before VoD and Al shared some of t...

Group Function: How Social Media Can Improve Dentistry

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you bring a country's dental continuing education system into the 21st century? The answer will probably surprise you! Alan is joined by Dr. Ar...

Very Clinical: "Last Case" Bias with Dr. Kevin Donlin

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does "last case bias" and clinical evidence affect the way we treat our patients?  Kevin and Zach bring back Dr. Kevin Donlin to discuss an inter...

Shorts: 20 Years Sober (Peaceful Practice Podcast)

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Very Dental people...take a listen to another podcast that I do with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, "The Peaceful Practice Podcast!" On the eve of Alan's 20th ...

Very Dental: Dental Warranty is "Applecare For Teeth" with Jared Parente

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you "warranty" your work? How do you handle it when a restoration you've provided doesn't last as long as you would have expected? Alan is joined b...

Very Clinical: Is There Still a Place for Amalgam? with Dr. Kevin Donlin

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Zach are joined by Dr. Kevin Donlin who practices in Madison, SD! They tackle a topic that's not particularly popular on Instagram and Faceb...

Shorts: Deep Decay, Delivering Bad News and Selective Caries Removal

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al answers a listener email about how to talk to patients about deep decay.  It's OK to hate delivering bad news Patients NEED to know about their c...

Very Dental: Dr. Erin Elliott is More than Just Sleep

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Erin Elliott at the Greater New York dental meeting! It will come as no surprise to anyone that this wide ran...

Very Clinical: A 2021 Gratitude List

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Zach ring in the new year with returning guest, Alan Mead!  First, they talk about new year's resolutions. Next the guys talk about things...

Shorts: Letting Patients Say "No" to Your Best Treatment

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Al rings in the new year with a conversation about his personal failings in treatment planning. How often do you fail to offer the "best" option to a...

Very Dental: Doing What's Right For You with Dr. Paul Ferraioli

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is joined (at the Greater New York Meeting) by Dr. Paul Ferraioli to talk about dental meetings and interesting practice models! Paul and Alan go...

Very Clinical: Ask Us Anything!

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Zach are joined by Alan Mead to do an "Ask Us Anything" segment! First, they talk about New Year's traditions (Twilight Zone anyone?) and th...

Shorts: A Resolution and a Canker Sore

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al weighs in on one of the things he's resolving to do better in 2022 and also complains about a common dental ailment. Some links from the show: Voi...

A Very Dental Holiday Spectacular!

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan and the Very Dental Podcast network wishes you and yours an amazing holiday season! Today's episode has a ton of amazing holiday gifts for the li...

Very Clinical: Just the Tips with Totally Oral

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach and Kevin are here to give you an amazing holiday gift! They're joined by the Totally Oral guys (Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Clint Timmerman) and...

Very Dental: Doing Holiday Parties Right with Dr. Jen Kirwan

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is joined by "Queen Christmas" herself, Dr. Jen Kirwan for a spectacular discussion of holiday parties in the dental office! Jen and Al talk abou...

Shorts: What You Do, Not Who You Are

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Identity is a weird concept. "Dentist" is technically a job description (what you do) but for many of us, including Al, it becomes our identity. Or at...

Very Clinical: Zach and Kevin Go Totally Oral

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Zach are joined by the Totally Oral guys, Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Clint Timmerman! Best Christmas gifts EVER! Zach, Kevin, Clint and Ru...

Group Function: It's the Message, Not the Channel with Michael Anderson and Laura Maly

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is joined by Michael Anderson and Laura Maly of the Wonderist Agency! Wonderist helps dentists market their practice by helping dentists and team...

Group Function: Digital Dentistry for the Technically Challenged with CAD-Ray

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan was joined by some friends from CAD-Ray! Jon Acker, Damien Bonner and Rich LaFergola work at CAD-Ray, a full service distributor of technology pr...

Very Clinical: Prep Harder!

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature a classic episode with Kevin flying solo interviewing Dr. Craig Harder from Moses Lake, WA. This week’s topic is efficient crow...

Shorts: Scuba Diving in NYC

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I spent a couple days with my friends at Enova Illumination at the Greater New York Dental meeting! So...are dental meetings dead? Did I buy anything?...

Very Dental: What To Do With a Dental Degree featuring Dr. David Rice

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Rice joined Alan for a rousing conversation that took place above the exhibit floor at the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting! David is ...

Very Clinical: Lasering Your Way to Better and More Profitable Dentistry with Dr. Bob Convissar

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laser Bob is back!   Dr. Bob Convissar tells us what to do with a laser if we invest in one this week.   We open up with a cinematic laser draft. ...

Shorts: A Call From Buddy

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not every day that you get a phone call from a legend in cosmetic dentistry! Alan tells a story about getting a call from Dr. Buddy Mopper of Cos...

Very Dental: The Black Friday Spectacular featuring Dr. Frank Spear

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan features a throwback interview with Dr. Frank Spear on this Black Friday episode! Back in 2019, mere months before the pandemic, we had a chance ...

Very Clinical: Laser Dentistry with Dr. Bob Convissar

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bob “Laser Bob” Convissar “ DDS is a dentist who lectures and practices laser assisted dentistry in Manhattan.  His practice is over 100 ...

Shorts: The Three Point Buzzer-beater

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Herodontics.  For normal, mortal human dentists, sometimes we do it. Even when we know we shouldn't. But can our patients really understand it? In t...

Group Function: "VoD is our Superbowl!" with Dr. Mike DiTolla and Dr. Josh Austin

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan welcomes two of the most accomplished and entertaining presenters in dentistry to the Group Function podcast. Dr. Mike DiTolla and Dr. Josh Austi...

Very Clinical: High Fiber Dentistry with Dr. Nate Lawson

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Lawson, DDS is a dental researcher who is the mastermind behind the @dentaltube Instagram page which has been voted one of the top educational de...

Shorts: Are Dental Meetings Dead?

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al is heading to NYC for the Greater New York Dental meeting in a couple of weeks wondering the whole time, "are dental meetings dead?" Some links fro...

Very Dental: No One is Paying Attention with Dr. Bart Schultz

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al is joined by his best friend from dental school, Dr. Bart Schultz. They had a wide ranging conversation about dental school, early dental practice ...

Very Clinical: Sandblasting Dat Enamel with Dr. Nate Lawson

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Lawson, DDS is a dental researcher who is the mastermind behind the @dentaltube instagram page which has been voted one of the top educational de...

Shorts: Recommendations Vol. 1

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back when this podcast was called "The Dental Hacks" we used to include a segment in most shows that we called "Go Hack Yourself." It was a chance for...

We Are All Broken: Combating Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Brian McGue

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dentistry is hard. We can only give so much of ourselves and we can only be compassionate to our patients for so long. Dr. Brian McGue teaches sedati...

Very Clinical: Post and Cores from the Back Catalog

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we reach WAY back in the Very Clinical catalog! The gang is back.  Kevin, Mac, and Zach discuss posts and cores! Highlights include: - When do ...

Shorts: "The Big Talker"

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had that patient that's never quite ready to do the work they need done? The patient that you've had multiple consultations and treatmen...

Very Dental: If You're Going to Do It, Do It Early with Dr. Richard Low

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan welcomes Dr. Richard Low of the "Shared Practices Podcast" to Very Dental! Alan has known Richard since he was a dental student helping with the ...

Very Clinical: Dam New Year 2020

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Very Clinical guys ring In the dam New Year (2020)! Highlights include: No New Year’s Resolutions except just be nice! Kevin uses Coltene Non ...

Shorts: A Little Something for Yourself

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al discusses the importance of having something outside of the office that you look forward to. Whether it's cycling (current obsession), podcasting, ...

Shorts: 4 Words to Avoid Using with Patients

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The words you use with patients can be important. Alan discusses a few that he's found to be less than helpful over the years that he tries to avoid u...

Very Clinical: Dr. Chris Salierno on Neoss Implants

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Returning this week is Dr. Chris Salierno formerly from Dental Economics and now at Tend Dental. Chris lets us know where to go and eat in NYC and how...

Very Dental: "All the Gems Come Out" with Dr. Jason Smithson

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the very best way to figure out what a patient really wants? You have an honest and authentic conversation with them! Alan welcomes back Dr. Ja...

Shorts: Everyone Sucks at Their Job (except Elvis)

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If your business model is based on, "what else are they going to do?" then you suck. As a business owner, the bar for taking good care of your custome...

Very Clinical: A New Kind of DSO with Dr. Chris Salierno

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Very Clinical welcomes Dr. Chris Salierno onto the podcast! Chris was well knows as the Editor-in-Chief of Dental Economics for the past several years...

Very Dental: The Practice You Should Buy with Dr. Addison Killeen

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is joined by Dr. Addison Killeen to talk about Voices of Dentistry, his new book with Dr. Mark Costes and a bunch of great ideas for purchasing a...

Very Dental: It's OK to be a Regular Dentist with Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan welcomes Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver to the Very Dental podcast! Shawn is a self described "regular dentist." What is a regular dentist? Why are we ha...

Very Dental Shorts: They Don't Even Realize

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan discusses a certain kind of difficult person that we run into often in dentistry. Many people whose behavior seems bizarre to us don't even reali...

Off Topic: The Price of a Hard Boiled Egg with Dr. Mark Costes

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan chats with co-founder of the Voices of Dentistry, Dr. Mark Costes. We talked VoD and planning a dental meeting, being a 50 year old dude and what...

Very Dental: "Go Visit Your Lab" featuring Dr. David Hornbrook

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan welcomes Dr. David Hornbrook to the Very Dental podcast! David was the presenter at the Vedder Society's fall meeting and he did not disappoint! ...

Very Clinical: Chrome in a Day

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Zach are joined by Roe Dental president BJ Kowalski  and East side rep Jayne Winn This is a discussion of the Chrome technique for placing ...

Very Dental Shorts: The Rejuvenating Power of Continuing Education

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Al gushes about his recent trip up north to the Vedder Society! Between socializing with his Very Dental guests and getting to listen to and podcast w...