The Dental Up Podcast
Most dental podcasts are dentists talking to dentists about why they are so awesome. That’s gucci, but enough already. Listen to stories about dentists personal and professional lives. Their best day and worst day as a dentist. Their best and worst first date. Their best and worst employee. Always looking to provide some levity in a profession as demanding as dentistry.
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Episode 269 - Sleep Dentistry with Panthera Dental
06/21/2023
Episode 269 - Sleep Dentistry with Panthera Dental
On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we discuss Sleep Dentistry with Bruce Barton and Kim Solomon from Panthera Dental. Keating Dental Lab currently utilizes both the Classic and X3 appliances for the treatment of Sleep Apnea cases.
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Episode 268 - Peri-Implantitis with Dr. Don Clem, Part 2
06/14/2023
Episode 268 - Peri-Implantitis with Dr. Don Clem, Part 2
We finish up our Peri-Implantitis discussion with Dr. Don Clem, culminating with implant maintenance and hygiene protocols.
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Episode 267 - Peri-Implantitis with Dr. Don Clem (Part 1)
06/07/2023
Episode 267 - Peri-Implantitis with Dr. Don Clem (Part 1)
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we sit down with Southern California icon, Dr. Don Clem, Founder of Regenerative Solutions, a practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Clem presents a topic that frustrates many clinicians and patients alike: peri-implantitis. We break down the etiology, progression, and treatment of this common condition over a two part series. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion and links to scientific articles and treatment procedures.
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Episode 266 - Dr. David Bretton explains the SmileFast system
03/29/2023
Episode 266 - Dr. David Bretton explains the SmileFast system
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Episode 265 - Introducing SmileFast to the USA
03/07/2023
Episode 265 - Introducing SmileFast to the USA
On this week's episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we introduce a truly unique product in the USA called SmileFast. This patented technique is a system specifically designed for direct composite smile makeovers, involving the elements of smile design, CAD/CAM, and individual artistry. Visit for more details on hands-on courses and to become a SmileFast authorized provider.
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Episode 264 - Dr. Michael Colleran
02/28/2023
Episode 264 - Dr. Michael Colleran
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Colleran, a 1996 graduate of the UoP School of Dentistry who has been in practice ever since in San Luis Obispo, California. We discuss his use of lasers and intraoral scanners in dentistry, and go over a Full Mouth Rehab case he performed as a great service to a patient in need.
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Episode 263: A 56 Year Career Inside Patient's Mouths, And Still Going Strong with Dr. Alan Weinstein
01/31/2023
Episode 263: A 56 Year Career Inside Patient's Mouths, And Still Going Strong with Dr. Alan Weinstein
In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Alan Weinstein of Atlanta, Georgia, who has been practicing and teaching clinical dentistry for 56 years! Yes, that's correct, he's been working inside patient's mouths for 56 years. He is the epitome of high quality and individual patient care, dedicated to providing the best for each of his patients. Over four generations of Atlantans have been under his care, and they all return for these same reasons. Listen today and learn what a rewarding career path in dentistry is all about.
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Episode 262 - New ideas and Format
01/24/2023
Episode 262 - New ideas and Format
New ideas and format for the Dental Up Podcast -- we need your input please :)
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Episode 261 - Nu Brace with Dr. Tom Kalili
01/17/2023
Episode 261 - Nu Brace with Dr. Tom Kalili
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Tom Kalili, Owner and Inventor of Nu Brace clear aligners. He explains how during his time teaching at UCLA, he discovered this new technology and how it minimizes stress forces on teeth during orthodontic movement. After 2,000 successful cases treated in his private office in Beverly Hills, he is taking the product world-wide!!
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Episode 259 - Looking Forward with Nobel Biocare and Travis Nelson
12/27/2022
Episode 259 - Looking Forward with Nobel Biocare and Travis Nelson
We sit down with Travis Nelson, Director of Nobel Procera and Lab Services for North America, and discuss what Nobel Biocare has in the pipeline for next year! It's the 25th Anniversary of All-on-Four, The Envista Summit in Las Vegas, another huge meeting in Dubai, and improvements to the surgical and prosthetic work-flow.
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Episode 258 - Digital Dentures Featuring Keating Dental Lab and Dentsply
12/20/2022
Episode 258 - Digital Dentures Featuring Keating Dental Lab and Dentsply
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Kristi Neff, Technical Specialist from Dentsply Prosthetics in the Removable Division, and discuss the R&D that went into creating Digital Dentures. We provide tips on saving time and eliminating appointment visits using a digital work-flow. We discuss Centric Relation and Vertical Dimension, the importance of Immediate Dentures, and try-in/duplicate dentures.
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The Last Eleven and a Half Months on the Dental Up Podcast
12/13/2022
The Last Eleven and a Half Months on the Dental Up Podcast
Dr. John Kanca AACD All-bond dentin bonding Vista-Apex; Dr. Laleh Mehrrafiee cosmetic dentist porcelain veneers minimally invasive dentistry; Dr. Paul Homoly getting your patients to say yes; Dr. Tom Hirsch Isolite Zyris Isodry dental isolation Malibu CA; Dr. Richard Crossland high-end-dentistry evolution of dental materials past 20 yrs; Dr. Brian Rista medically necessary dentistry pandemic root canals extractions pulpotomies; Dr. Shawn Casey all specialists under one roof new concept of treatment whole patient; Dr. Eric Markowitz, Prosthodontist, AACD single central shade communication dental photography; Dr. Paul Hertz, Delineator MegaHertz partially edentulous treatment concept; Dr. Eric Veenstra 3Shape Trios; Drs. Marco Bongarzone Sr. and Jr. difference in dental education past 30 years; Dr. Stephanie Price transition military to private practice dentistry flying helicoptors; Dr. Alan Kaplan first dental student procedure Univ of Florida 1974; Drs. Cary and Jonathen Limberakis practice evolution and design CAD/CAM dentistry; Dr. Deanna Thomas 3Shape Trios military to private practice; Dr. Perry Joiner dental start-up unbelievably busy now; Dr. Tracey Taddey La Jolla CA cosmetic dentistry high quality dentistry raising horse Foxy; Dr. Mike Masella patients don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!; AGD Dr. Chethan Chetty; AGD Dr. Merlin Ohmer; AGD Dr. Eric Wong; Dr. Don Fowkes Chico CA UO, putting the patient first!; Scott Lamerand CEO Vista Apex ZR-C and ZR-P; Dr. Nazilla Bidabadi high level care two offices simultaneously; VA dentists Dr. Eric Smorth Dr. Kevin Maeda, Dr. Ginger Chan taking care of America's heros. Dr. Robert Freitas start-up during a recession, sticking to high level quality CA AGD treasurer; Dr. Lee Frost 70 years in continuous business Frost Dental Group all patients word of mouth no other forms of marketing; Drs. Chip and Jennifer Parrish CAD/CAM dentistry Texas Hills country; Dr. Josh Wyatt mini-DSO Gulf Coast Honest Affordable High Quality dentistry
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Episode 256 - Honest, Affordable, Quality Dentistry with Dr. Josh Wyatt
12/06/2022
Episode 256 - Honest, Affordable, Quality Dentistry with Dr. Josh Wyatt
In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Josh Wyatt of South Tampa Dentistry (STD, no joke) and relive his journey from 3 employees in one office to 70 employees in 7 offices. My Dentist Group now serves the entire Gulf Coast of Florida in a high quality, personal environment, where the patient's needs come first! His experienced team creates a dental experience that is comfortable, stress-free, and pleasant. Dr. Wyatt is a graduate of the University of Alabama (Roll Tide) and the University of Pittsburgh (Let's go Pitt!), and when he's not freezing himself in his brand new cold plunge, he is either chasing around his two seven year olds or cruising the bay in his motorized kayak!
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Everything Removable + Keating'$ Customer $ervice
11/29/2022
Everything Removable + Keating'$ Customer $ervice
In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we sit down with Alex Castanedo from the Removable and Customer Service Teams here at Keating Dental Lab. We provide tips on impression taking and bite registrations for removable prosthetics, and discuss orthotics and Dental Sleep Apliances. Finally, we get down to one of the most important core values of Keating Dental Lab: customer service and treating each dentist and case with a personalized touch.
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Innobyte - Bite Force Measurement
11/22/2022
Innobyte - Bite Force Measurement
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Frederik Marcil, President, CEO and Founder of Kube Innovation. Seven years ago he created a product to measure bite force, called the Innobyte. Today he provides a quick overview of the technology and discusses how bite force is a new biometric standard. We also discuss how bite force is used to create personalized treatment planning, and guide decision making about types of restorations and mouthguards/orthotics. Finally, we discuss the use of Botox in minimizing bite force, and how the Innobyte has improved dental treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients. For information on the Innobyte Loaner Program, contact For purchase information, or to schedule an in-office demo, contact Autumn Shumaker at Andau Medical
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Episode 253 - CAD/CAM Dentistry with Dr. Chip Parrish
11/15/2022
Episode 253 - CAD/CAM Dentistry with Dr. Chip Parrish
On this episode we sit down with Dr. Chip Parrish from Llano, Texas: he practices with his wife Dr. Jennifer Parrish in the heart of the beautiful Texas hills country. Parrish Dentistry provides most types of dental treatment from orthodontics to endodontics, implant dentistry to cosmetic dentistry. In their almost twenty years of practice, Dr. Chip and Dr. Jennifer have experience in most every type and style of dental practice management. Dr. Chip has published hundreds of patien-friendly dental articles and has put on training seminars for dental industry teams, primary care physicians, and dental office team members. Dr. Chip is or has been associated with the AGD, ADA, IAO, ICOI, and AAID. Both doctors have trained at LVI, Spear, UTHSCA, Rondeau Seminars, CR Foundation, and a variety of continuing education dental leaders. This is a long episode, but if you are considering switching from VPS to a digital impressioning system, listen to the end it's packed with clinical tips!
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Frost Dental Group - 70 Years Strong!
11/08/2022
Frost Dental Group - 70 Years Strong!
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Lee Frost, owner of Frost Dental Group which has been in continuous business for 70 years! That's right, 70 years!! Located in Rutherford, Dr. Frost has been faithfully serving the patients of Northern New Jersey since 1984. His business model and treatment philosophy is something every your dentist needs to hear, and his lessons on longevity are extremely important in this current business environment. Check back with the Dental Up Podcast every week as provide tips from the most experienced and successful dentists from across the USA.
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Senior Technical Advisor at Keating Dental Lab
11/01/2022
Senior Technical Advisor at Keating Dental Lab
On today's episode, we discuss with Barry McGinnis the Senior Technical Advisor at Keating Dental Lab, some of the most common issues he sees with fixed crown and bridge cases. We highlight prep design, impression taking, and interocclusal clearance, and what to look for in each step. We provide tips for clinical success and predictable indirect restorations. We also discuss final color/shade of the restoration as it critically relates to the amount of facial reduction and explain how some materials look better in a thin dimension.
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Fight On! With Dr. Robert Freitas
10/11/2022
Fight On! With Dr. Robert Freitas
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome Dr. Robert Freitas from Brentwood, CA, founder and owner of Freitas Dentistry. Dr. Freitas attended the University of Southern California (Fight On!) for his Dental School education. He returned to Northern California after graduation in 2009, and worked in four different offices before opening up his own practice, Freitas Dentistry, in a scratch start-up. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - The challenges of beginning your dental career during the Great Recession; - The importance of Dental Town to a new graduate; - The importance of connecting with patients in a small town; - How corporate dentistry benefits the solo practioner; - Coaching little league baseball; -Mater Dei vs Bosco football; - USC homecoming football. Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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Digital dentistry at the Chico VA with Dr. Ginger Chan
10/04/2022
Digital dentistry at the Chico VA with Dr. Ginger Chan
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome Dr. Ginger Chan from the Chico California Veterans Administration dental clinic. Dr. Chan attended the University of California, Berkeley for her undergrad education, before moving on to the University of California, San Francisco for her Dental School education. She has worked at the Chico VA dental clinic for the past ten years, and enjoys exploring our country's National Parks and gardening in her free time. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - The advances at the Chico VA dental clinic to make treatment more efficient; - Incorporating future materials for their patients; - How she treats complex removable cases; - Digital Dentures and the try-in visit; - How she communicates changes into the final prosthesis. Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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Loma Linda VA Residents Dr. Eric Smorch and Dr. Kevin Maeda
09/27/2022
Loma Linda VA Residents Dr. Eric Smorch and Dr. Kevin Maeda
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast Dr. Eric Smorch and Dr. Kevin Maeda! Dr. Eric Smorch grew up in S.E. Michigan, about 30 mins south of downtown Detroit. Family is very important to him, being the 3rd sibling of 4, and having 4 nephews/nieces. He's a diehard sports fan/geek, specifically Detroit teams, and wanted to be professional MLB player as a kid. Having done his Undergrad studies at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI 2014-2018, studying biomedical sciences and Spanish, he then finished dental school 2018-2022 at University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Dr. Kevin Maeda completed his undergrad at Pepperdine, then graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, making it a priority on a daily basis to see his baby nephews and a new baby niece who is on the way. Along with enjoying spending time with his fiancé and her family as well, he also enjoys sports, especially talking fantasy football with Dr. Smorch. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Where each went to school and the process of their senior years preparing for a residency program - Their process in selecting Loma Linda for their Residency - Whether or not the doctors ever considered DSO's as an option after graduating - What the rotations are like, what rotation they're on, and what they've done in the past 3 months - Where the doctors see themselves in the future - What the doctors enjoy in their free time Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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A Tale of Two Practices, with Dr. Nazila Bidabadi
09/20/2022
A Tale of Two Practices, with Dr. Nazila Bidabadi
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast Dr. Nazila Bidabadi! As the chief cosmetic dentist at Soft Touch Dentistry, Dr. Bidabadi’s reputation for dental excellence has earned her a position as a clinical instructor at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, which she has held now for over a decade. Her cosmetic dentistry expertise has entrusted her to evaluate each Harvard dental student before they can proceed. In addition to being on-staff at Harvard, she was a mentor for the Boston University School of Dentistry. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Where Dr. Bidabadi went to school and when she graduated - When she opened her second office - Her experience finding a Dental Hygenist - Teaching at the Harvard University School of Dentistry - The rise in orders of mouth guards - How she adopted new workflows and technology into her practices Learn more about Dr. Bidabadi and her practice ! Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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Grow Yourself Into a More Successful Practice — A preview of the upcoming course with Dr. Mike Miyasaki
09/13/2022
Grow Yourself Into a More Successful Practice — A preview of the upcoming course with Dr. Mike Miyasaki
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast Dr. Michael A. Miyasaki! Michael A. Miyasaki, DDS, is a 1987 graduate of USC's School of Dentistry and practices general dentistry in Sacramento, California. He considers his practice a typical family practice and often sees three generations of families. He also lectures internationally on restorative materials and techniques, endodontics, orthodontics, dental lasers, facial aesthetics, occlusion and dental implants. He is the Director of Education for the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, the Chief Education Officer for the Academy of Minimally Invasive Implantology, the Chief Dental Officer at Vista Apex Dental Materials and consults with many other manufacturers. He enjoys sharing with his colleagues in hopes of improving their professional fulfillment and their patient’s satisfaction. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - How Dr. Mike first became interested in Dentistry and where he graduated from - His first job out of Dental School - A preview of the upcoming live CE event course: Grow Yourself Into a More Successful Practice — with Dr. Mike Miyasaki - Some of Dr. Mike's favorite materials to use in restorative cases - A case study of patient "Mrs. Jones" - Setting up for the clinical steps of a case like "Mrs. Jones" Check out the and ! Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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Practicing Better Dentistry with Vista Apex, ft. Scott Lamerand, CEO
09/06/2022
Practicing Better Dentistry with Vista Apex, ft. Scott Lamerand, CEO
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast the CEO of Vista Apex Materials, Scott Lamerand! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, Scott joined Bisco as a research chemist. At the time, Bisco was a small dental material’s company leading the market in dental adhesives, where he not only was exposed to the science behind restorative dental materials but also the commercialization process and a look into the dental world from the eyes of KOL’s. Afterwards, he decided to round out his educational background by earning my MBA at Kellogg-Northwestern University. The diverse experiences Bisco provided allowed him to contribute to future companies in many ways. After a few years, he found himself utilizing his business and product development skills in a market manager role with P&L responsibility for $120 million. Things were going well, then the phone rang and Dr. John Kanca asked if he would be interested in starting a company making adhesives. That was the day Apex was born. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Vista Apex's new line of products - How these products help deliver better dentistry - Common problems with bonding to Zirconia - Sequence of events on how to use products to get a pristine surface for bonding - How Keating uses Vista Apex products in the lab - Upcoming Live events where clinicians have the opportunity to learn about Vista Apex's products from top tier, world-renowned clinicians, Dr. Michael Miyasaki and Dr. John Kanca! Links to events coming soon! Click to find out more about and ! Dr. Kanca was also on the Dental Up Podcast before! Check out the episode . Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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Putting the Patient First, with Dr. Don Fowkes
08/30/2022
Putting the Patient First, with Dr. Don Fowkes
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome back to the podcast Dr. Don Fowkes! Having done over 60,000 restorations with Keating Dental Lab, Dr. Fowkes is back to share his knowledge, expertise, and stories with the Dental Up crowd. Be sure to check out the first time he was on by visiting ! In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - How Dr. Fowkes found Keating Dental Lab, and his method for choosing labs in general - His thought process and decision making when working on cosmetic cases - Choosing materials - Transitioning from CEREC to Carestream - A Case of Two Centrals - For the football fans, Oregon v. Georgia! You can find out more about Dr. Fowkes and his practice by visiting his and pages. Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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Keating Dental Lab: The First 20 Years, with President & CEO Shaun Keating, CDT
08/23/2022
Keating Dental Lab: The First 20 Years, with President & CEO Shaun Keating, CDT
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we have a very special episode celebrating the 60th birthday of Keating Dental Lab's President & CEO, Shaun Keating, CDT as well as the 20 Year Anniversary of Keating Dental Lab! Shaun founded Keating Dental Lab in 2002, one of the biggest dental laboratories in America today. Established to improve industry standards for quality of craftsmanship and customer service, the dream really took off when Dental Town announced Keating Dental Lab as winners for the 'best crown & bridge lab' in the States years ago. Shaun emphasizes attention to detail in all aspects of the business and building positive relationships. This focus has served Keating Dental Lab very well. His lab’s eye for detail, personalized relationships and demand for the highest level of craftsmanship established Keating Dental Lab as a dominant force in the dental industry, developing the Keating Dental Zirconia (KDZ) family of restorative materials. As an established force in the industry, Shaun also prides himself on his devotion to serving his family and his community. He’s served as a Little League and Youth Football coach for years, while sponsoring several local charities. He frequently contributes restorative work to dentists who serve disadvantaged children, battered women, the mentally ill and traumatized. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - How Shaun got into the field of Dental Technology - Where he went to school and his next jobs after - The summer of 2002: How he decided to start Keating Dental Arts - We're going to the ADA Smilecon 2022 show in Houston, Texas! - What drives and motivates Shaun to continue achieving more - Words of wisdom and how to tap into Keating Dental Lab's fount of knowledge Give us a call any time at (800) 433 - 9833, and reach out to Shaun directly at ext. 205! Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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AGD 2022 Live, with Dr. Eric Wong
08/16/2022
AGD 2022 Live, with Dr. Eric Wong
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we recorded onsite at the 2022 AGD Show in Orlando Florida live with Dr. Eric Wong, MAGD! Dr. Wong is a graduate of University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and was in private practice in Sacramento, CA for 20 years. He is currently a supervising dentist at CSP Solano, where he has worked for 11 years after retiring from private practice. He is currently the Division Coordinator over Continuing Education and has served on the PACE Council for 6 years, 3 years as the Chairperson. Dr. Wong is also a subject matter expert for DANB’s exam committee. He has served on the California Dental Board as an Expert Examiner, for Dental Licensure, RDAEF-licensure, and RDA licensure. He provided training for Dental Board staff, as a Dental Consultant. Dr. Wong has served in the Enforcement division providing Dental Expert testimony and report writing. Dr. Wong is Past President of the California AGD as well as Sacramento-Sierra AGD. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - What role Dr. Wong plays for the AGD and his future plans - How he originally got introduced to and started with the AGD - His unique practice! - A typical day in Dr. Wong's unique practice - How Covid affected his practice - His advice to the next generation of dentists entering the field Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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AGD 2022 Live, with Dr. Merlin Ohmer
08/09/2022
AGD 2022 Live, with Dr. Merlin Ohmer
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we recorded onsite at the 2022 AGD Show in Orlando Florida live with Dr. Merlin P. Ohmer, MAGD! Dr. Ohmer, a native of Thibodaux, LA, graduated from Nicholls State University in 1975 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1979 from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. After graduation, he spent three years on active duty in the United States Army. After his release from active duty, he practiced in Baton Rouge, LA, and was a member of the Louisiana and Florida National Guard until 1989 when he returned to active duty in the United States Navy Dental Corps as a Lieutenant Commander. He completed a one-year fellowship in oral surgery in 1984 at Naval Dental Center Great Lakes, IL. Dr. Ohmer served his country in the Navy in many assignments worldwide until his military retirement in 2016 as a Captain. Dr. Ohmer owned Dental Doctors of Florida for 6 years until merging his practice with Harbour Dental Care in March of 2022. In his spare time, Dr. Ohmer enjoys spending his free time outdoors; at the beach, hiking, and playing tennis. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Ohmer's time with the AGD; from how he started to his plans for the future with the AGD - How long he has been practicing - Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice - His treatment philosophy - Types of restorations Dr. Ohmer prefers - What advice he has for young dentists starting out in the profession Learn about Dr. Ohmer and his practice, ! Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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AGD Leading to Professional Success, Part 2 with Dr. Chethan Chetty
08/02/2022
AGD Leading to Professional Success, Part 2 with Dr. Chethan Chetty
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome Dr. Chethan Chetty! Dr. Chethan Chetty joined the family practice in 2000. He attended and earned a Baccalaureate of Science degree in Kinesiology in 1996. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the in 2000. Dr. Chetty received his Fellowship in the (FAGD) in 2012, and completed his Masters in the AGD in 2017. Dr. Chetty believes in life-long learning and is committed to his dental community. In 2010, he completed a certificate program in orthodontics from the . In his free time, Dr. Chetty enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Avani, have two sons, Ishaan and Rushil, and a daughter, Diya. Dr. Chetty enjoys being involved in all of their activities. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - CEREC (PrimeScan) and Medit Scans - Incorporating new technology into the office - Dr. Chetty's role in the AGD - His first introduction to Keating Dental Lab - What it takes to offer cutting edge Digital Dentistry - How family and dentistry drive Dr. Chetty to succeed If you haven't already, be sure to check out Part 1 of this episode ! Learn about Dr. Chetty and his practice, ! Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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AGD Leading to Professional Success, Part 1 with Dr. Chethan Chetty
07/26/2022
AGD Leading to Professional Success, Part 1 with Dr. Chethan Chetty
On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome Dr. Chethan Chetty! Dr. Chethan Chetty joined the family practice in 2000. He attended and earned a Baccalaureate of Science degree in Kinesiology in 1996. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the in 2000. Dr. Chetty received his Fellowship in the (FAGD) in 2012, and completed his Masters in the AGD in 2017. Dr. Chetty believes in life-long learning and is committed to his dental community. In 2010, he completed a certificate program in orthodontics from the . In his free time, Dr. Chetty enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Avani, have two sons, Ishaan and Rushil, and a daughter, Diya. Dr. Chetty enjoys being involved in all of their activities. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Chetty's start in dental - What it was like joining the family practice - Changes and the evolution of the practice as he took it over - His passion for Dental CE's - Finding the right person to bring into your own practice - Communication Find out more on Part 2! Learn about Dr. Chetty and his practice, ! Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: Apple Podcasts: iHeartRadio: YouTube:
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