Negative Feedback Can't Hurt You with Dr. Ricardo Mitrani (DHP275)
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Release Date: 01/17/2020
Very Dental: 12 Years in Podcasting, part 2
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Celebrating his 12th anniversary in podcasting, host Dr. Alan Mead presents a special episode of The Very Dental Podcast featuring a re-release of the second installment of The Dental Hacks Podcast from June 2014. Dr. Mead kicks off the show by recalling how the original "cliffhanger" format originally drove a young Dr. Zach Meiners crazy, leading to a nostalgic and concurrent release of this payoff episode. The vintage episode continues the original show's signature style, combining a feature interview with a group "Brain Trust" discussion. The feature interview concludes with Dr. Lance...
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Very Dental: 12 Years in Podcasting, part 1
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Celebrating his 12th anniversary in podcasting, host Dr. Alan Mead presents a special episode of The Very Dental Podcast featuring a re-release of the very first installment of The Dental Hacks Podcast from June 2014. Dr. Mead reflects on his journey since launching Dental Hacks with original co-host Dr. Jason Lipscomb, noting how much the landscape has changed over the past decade. The vintage episode highlights the origin of the show's format, combining a feature interview with a group "Brain Trust" discussion. Our first interview guest was none other than Dr. Lance Timmerman where he...
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Very Clinical: Very Rock and Roll, part 3
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Welcome back to Very Clinical for "Rock and Roll, Part 3"—the latest installment of our ongoing, completely dentistry-free detour into the music that shaped our lives. In this episode, Zach, Kevin (aka: K-Rock), and Alan shift the spotlight away from the frontmen and look at the "corporate" machinery and unsung geniuses behind the greatest eras of pop and rock. We dive deep into the legendary collective of freelance studio masters in LA known as and Detroit’s incredibly prolific hit-makers, , revealing how some of the most definitive tracks of the 60s and 70s were actually built by daily...
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AME: Zen and the Art of Dental Hygiene
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Alan discusses the unexpected clinical and relational insights discovered after a part-time hygienist's departure forced him to step back into the hygiene column. Challenging traditional dental consultant dogma that screams "dentists shouldn't do hygiene," Alan shares his four-month journey of slowing down to find the hidden, high-value ROI of performing his own preventive recalls. From capturing an unfiltered look at a patient’s raw baseline before a single tooth is polished, to uncovering the ultimate comprehensive exam under the lens of a dental microscope, he reveals how a low-anxiety,...
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Very Dental: The Rise of the Dental Marketplace with Susan Cahill
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Alan welcomes Susan Cahill, the Chief Operating Officer of Net32, to break down how the online marketplace model is fundamentally reshaping how dental practices buy supplies. Moving away from the traditional, often opaque sales rep model, Susan explains how Net32 acts as a transparent intermediary where over a hundred vendors actively compete for your practice's business. They dive into the crucial differences between a niche professional marketplace and giant consumer platforms like Amazon, how macro shifts like inflation and post-COVID operational changes have accelerated digital adoption in...
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Very Clinical: Bevels, Bonds, and Sleep Apnea Red Flags
The Very Dental Podcast Network
In this episode, the guys dive deep into the multifactorial nature of noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs). Moving past outdated single-cause theories like pure toothbrush abrasion or simple nighttime grinding, the discussion shifts toward a comprehensive look at systemic triggers, specifically the massive role of airway issues and sleep apnea. The hosts debate the intersecting impact of clenching, acid erosion, and periodontal biotypes, sharing their practical clinical approaches to desensitizing protocols, the realities of enamel-bevel bonding, and knowing exactly when it's time to skip the...
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AME: The Shame Drawer
The Very Dental Podcast Network
In this episode of the Alan Mead Experience, Alan faces down a long-hidden clinical shortcoming: his "shame drawer" of inadequate patient charting. Transitioning from a clunky paper-digital hybrid system, Alan discusses how AI-driven dictation and medical scribes are revolutionizing clinical documentation by delivering flawless, detailed notes in a fraction of the time. From discussing the legal and ethical obligations of patient privacy and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) to confronting the psychological hurdles of the "avoidance loop" in dentistry, this episode is a candid look at...
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Group Function: Negative Pressure, Positive Results: Engineering the Perfect HVE Isolation
The Very Dental Podcast Network
In this episode of Group Function, Alan connects with fellow Michiganders Austin and Lindsay Ritter, the husband-and-wife team behind Ascentcare Dental Products. Austin shares his unique journey from an HR background to dental product innovation, inspired by casual, after-hours brainstorming sessions with a dentist neighbor. They dive deep into the engineering behind their flagship Vacu-Lux Isolation System, explaining how they designed it as a true high-volume evacuation (HVE) system to turn the oral cavity into a negative pressure environment. The discussion covers the critical role of user...
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Very Clinical: Very Rock and Roll, part 2
The Very Dental Podcast Network
The crew is back for Part 2 of their deep dive into classic rock and roll, shifting the conversation from the physical exhibits of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the fascinating evolution of how we consume and distribute music. Zach, Kevin, and Alan discuss why we love music award shows, the historic regional importance of radio towns like Cleveland and Detroit, and how the transition from crate-digging at local record stores to the infinite buffet of Spotify has completely changed our relationship with music. Join the using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook,...
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AME: Better Chart Notes with AI
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Alan explores his recent deep dive into hardware-based AI recorders like the Plaud AI and HiDock P1. He details how he successfully utilized the HiDock to transcribe and organize a school chaperone meeting, before tackling the elephant in the room for medical professionals: the high cost of compliant AI scribing software. Alan breaks down why medical AI solutions carry a premium price tag, pointing directly to the legal and liability protections of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and the necessity of immediate data deletion for HIPAA compliance. He wraps up by encouraging listeners to...
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Jason and Alan are joined again by Dr. Ricardo Mitrani to talk about building a team! Some of the highlights:
- What is the Pride Institute and why are they now a part of Spear Education?
- What can you learn from an 83 year old dentist that's trying to put together a cohesive, caring and efficient team after losing most of this team to retirement?
- What was it like to live in the shadow of a family member in the profession?
- What kind of markers do we use to indicate expertise in our profession's leaders? How important are they?
- How to use your vulnerability to improve
- How can you use negative feedback to make you better?
- Who needs therapy? Maybe everyone?
- How do you justify feedback from a partner or team member who is younger or "less qualified?"
- Intention is everything when it comes to negative feedback
- How do you deliver negative feedback? How can you make it a positive experience?
- What does a speaker do with a "tough crowd?"
Some links from the show:
3D printing party in Richmond, VA on April 17-18th!
Behind the Smiles podcast with Dr. Gina Dorfman
It's time to sign up for VoD (January 24-25th at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas
The Voices of Dentistry is next freaking week! We have an amazing speaker line up, some very exciting exhibitors and the best party in all of dentistry! Go check it out and register at www.voicesofdentistry.com!
The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 28,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com!
HACKY NEW YEAR from the Dental Hacks and our friends at YAPI! YAPI is offering it's special Dental Hacks Nation deal of $200 off at dentalhacks.com/YAPI using coupon code "HACKS200." Plus, if you buy in January 2020, you'll get a $100 Amazon Gift Card! So HACKY NEW YEAR to you! YAPI...it’s a funny name but serious software!
Dr. Buddy Mopper is a giant in cosmetic dentistry. He basically created cosmetic bonded dentistry and he is still teaching! His legendary course "Catch the Composite Wave: and Surf its Potential" is coming up on May 7-8, 2020 at Cosmedent's Center for Esthetic Excellence in downtown Chicago! Not only will you get a bunch of face time with Dr. Mopper, you'll also get to work with the one and only Dr. Dennis Hartlieb! If you want to do esthetic composite, this is where you should start! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/Buddy!
Go Hack Yourself
Jason: Roland Go: Livecast
Alan: Vivobarefoot Ababa leather shoes
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