Very Dental: What Dentistry Can Learn from Medicine with Dr. Tarun Agarwal
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Release Date: 08/13/2021
Very Dental: How Many Hours Do You Spend There" with Dr. Michael Unthank
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Today's throwback episode was from all the way back in 2016! The Dental Hacks had scored a terrific interview with one of the most sought after dental office design specialists in the world...Dr. Michael Unthank. This full length interview spanned over two episodes of the original Dental Hacks podcast and I left in the banter between Jason and I. Not only is Dr. Unthank's information timeless and valuable, but the chemistry Jason and I had back in the day is there, too. Some links from the show: Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or...
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Very Clinical: Dr. Meylinda Meredith on Dental Education Since Kobe Died
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When did everything change? Was it COVID? Was it the Super Bowl after VoD 2020? Or was it all after Kobe tragically died in a helicopter crash? The guys have returning guest (and Zach's neighbor) Dr. Meylinda Meredith of the UMKC School of Dentistry to talk about relatively recent changes in dental education. What's different after COVID? Is it better? Is it worse? Boards without patients Boards cost $3500 now Written boards are pass/fail, also only one round of written boards A lot of classes are now pass/fail What was life like for graduates in 2020 and 2021? Way less clinical...
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AME: Powerwashing in Your Mouth
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A little riff on how satisfying powerwashing is in the real world and how the concept of powerwashing can apply in dentistry. Some links from the show: Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over...
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Very Dental: Having "Different Ears" with Dr. Steve Ratcliff
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This throwback episode reaches all the way back to 2019 where the Dental Hacks talked with Dr. Steve Ratcliff at Spear Education! Steve was an early team member of Spear Education (all the way back in 2009 when it was the "Scottsdale Center") and helped create the way study clubs worked and the online offerings at Spear Education. Steve gave us a pretty intimate look into his past and his evolution as a clinician and educator. We think you'll walk away with a lot from our talk with Dr. Ratcliff. Some links from the show: Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or...
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Very Clinical: Confessions of a Dental School Instructor with Dr. Meylinda Meredith
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The guys are joined by Dr. Meylinda Meredith who is a neighbor and friend of Zach! Meredith was in private practice for awhile but went back to teach full time at UMKC School of Dentistry! This wide ranging conversation featured a lot of topics, including: transitioning from private practice back to an academic setting dental schools can be political and have their own drama generational differences of dental students then and now "Just in Case" vs. "Just in Time" learning Communication styles for today's dental students Youtube as an instructor The fulfilling benefits of working at the...
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AME: My Short Attention Span and Online CE
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Al has a really short attention span. The internet and social media have made it even worse. Online CE came on REALLY strong in the COVID era and Al basically ignored it...until now. Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's "" makes excellent accredited hands-on CE for people that want the goods stuff without having to travel. Even better, it works fine for people like Al with a short attentions span or those that like to take their time/rewatch, etc. It's the perfect balance of "in person" and "online" CE. If you decide you want to try it, use coupon code "VERYDENTAL" for 10% off of your new membership! Some...
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Very Dental: Decision Fatigue and "Burning the Boats" with Dr. Richard Low
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Dr. Richard Low joined Alan at Voices of Dentistry and the meeting was closing down. Richard was into dental podcasts early. He helped the one and only Dr. Howard Farran create one of the biggest dental podcast phenomena back in the mid 'oughts and then created the gigantic "" which has changed countless young dentists' lives! They talk about why it's OK to give your best stuff away for free on podcasts (spoiler: it's because it's REALLY hard to implement stuff without help). Some of the highlights: Richard and Al's go to podcast listens What's the BEST time to have a hygiene appointment if...
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Very Clinical: Stripping and Other Controversies with Dr. Rick DePaul
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We offer you a throwback episode featuring the incomparable Dr. Rick DePaul! The guys talk ortho and what you might choose to do in your office! Highlights include: The Top ten (or so) reasons to do orthodontics in your practice Patients want it Improves your cosmetic “eye” It sets up cosmetic crown and veneer cases 4. It improves your photography 5. It’s conservative 6. Low start up costs 7. Indirect bracket bonding rocks 8. Digital Planning with We discuss clear aligners 9. Orthodontics is team driven 10. Orthodontics leads to a lot of other dentistry If you want to interact...
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AME: Hidden Red Flags and Paper Bags with Dr. Melissa Zettler
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Dr. Melissa Zettler co-hosts the Alan Mead Experience to talk about the cases we remember. You know the ones...98% of your day is perfect but you only remember the case that the patient wasn't thrilled with. Dentistry is hard. Non-dentists think it's no different than cutting hair or doing nails. I think this is why dentists need other dentists. Or at least need to listen to other dentists bitching about the stuff that we deal with on a day to day basis. They also discuss being a transplant to Minnesota, fix a broken car vs. get a new one and m-mid-90's hazing rituals at the...
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Very Dental Throwback: Swab Hard But Stay Safe with Dr. Paul Springs
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This throwback episode reminds us that just about 3 years ago we were all dealing with a global pandemic. Dr. Paul Springs joined us for an interesting Dental Hacks episode where he discussed his transition from pros resident to hazmat suit wearing drive thru nose swabber in NYC! The conversation is hilarious but also harrowing to remember what was going on only a mere three years ago. Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you...
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- How COVID affected 3D Dentists...getting back in to "course shape."
- How hard is it to perf a tooth? Hard...but not impossible!
- What's new at 3D Dentists?
- The history of the 3D Dentists retreat.
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- "This is how education should be."
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- Living together is an interesting way to learn
- The treatment center/addiction during COVID
- Al's medical problems
- What medicine can learn from dentistry (and vice versa)
- The patriarchal approach of medicine may have a place in dentistry
- Two diabetics walk into a room
- Water shaming...what is the right amount of water?
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- having to pee all the time at work
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- The Voices of Dentistry!
- Very Dental Facebook group (password: Timmerman)
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