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8h ago
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 $26k or so
New AI software makes scanning nearly idiotproof
Using a wireless scanner on Wifi!
AI design software!
Some links from the show:
3Shape
Buy 3Shape from CAD-Ray!
Splashtop
Justin on LinkedIn
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3d ago
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 physical therapist trained in the McKenzie Method!
Oof...repetitive movements
Prevention is key...movement and balance
Increased stiffness/soreness happens before injury
Directional preference and patient response
Each patient will have a specific preference of balancing movement!
Our body likes a neutral spine
Some links from the show:
Huberman Lab show on back pain
McKenzie Method website
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4d ago
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 answers we got! "For my final in our program I’m doing an academic enquiry/ presentation on high rates of burnout in dentistry. As a dentist have you ever felt burned out? If so what did you do to overcome it? If you haven’t, why do you think that is? If you were to give advice to young students/dentists on how to manage a career in dentistry and to avoid burnout what would it be."
One answer worth highlighting was from Dr. Deanna Snitzer:
1) the ..read more
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6d ago
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 it again! Marianna Evans is a dual specialty trained (perio/ortho) dentist who practices outside of Philadelphia! Marianna presented on the main stage at the 2022 Spear Summit on diagnosing and identifying the hypoplastic maxilla. Marianna's practice has a strong focus on treating the airway in children and they had a wide ranging conversation about airway, early orthodontic intervention and the "why" of airway developmental problems.  ..read more
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1w ago
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 triumphs?) that come along with the dental treatment of teenagers! Fear not, loyal listener! This episode is a little bit more upbeat and optimistic than last week!
Some links from the show:
BASKET-BALLS
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1w ago
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 associateship, good associateships and buying in
Going all in on ownership
Acquisition vs. startup
How does IgniteDDS work?
The 90 Day Jumpstart and mentorship
David's complete care journey
Integrating your continuing education
Location, location, location
Become the dentist to the dentists
Have everything in writing, but build a relationship with those that you work with
Advice for dental students in school
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2w ago
Alan is joined by Brannon Moncrief of McLerran and Associates to talk about practice sales/purchases and transitions of all types.
The difference between dentists and other business owners
The traditional way of practice ownership vs. now
How student loan debt has changed ownership trajectory
How are banks feeling about loaning money to dentists?
Younger dentists need to buy bigger practices (?)
How private equity changes things...valuation on EBITA vs. straight revenue
How DSOs have changed in the last 10 years
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2w ago
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 got down to business.
What do you want patients to refer to you as? Does it bother you if they call you by your first name?
Why do we always assume stuff is our fault? Do physicians do this?
Who is your dentist?
What does "reprepping" an existing crown look like in your office? How do you remove old crowns?
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2w ago
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 Jaron Lanier
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3w ago
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 the the new science and technology of biofilm therapy! What is it? How does it work and what can it do for your practice? Can this technology change the culture in your office? Can it really make patients more healthy? Today's guests say "YES!"
Some links from the show:
Guided Biofilm Therapy
Dr. Ryan Martz's practice website
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