Very Dental: Dr. Richard Golden on Real-World Efficiency and Physics Forceps
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In this in-person episode recorded at GoldenDent in Roseville, Michigan, Alan once again sits down with the visionary Dr. Richard Golden. Following up on their previous conversation about Dr. Golden's journey as a dentist and multiple practice owner, this discussion dives deep into his passion for training dentists to thrive in the real world. Dr. Golden shares his perspective on the gaps in traditional dental school training, particularly concerning business acumen and clinical efficiency. He found that many new dentists, while clinically skilled, lacked the understanding of how to perform...
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Very Clinical: Glad We Medit! Scanners and Software with Scott Shrader
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Kevin and Zach welcome back Scott Shrader to talk digital dentistry and specifically about Medit scanners and software. Both Zach and Al are current Medit users so the episode is a great one if you're new to scanning or want to incorporate digital dentistry into your workflow even more! 3D Dentist Approach: While courses often involve scanners, 3D Dentist is largely scanner-agnostic, focusing on techniques. Importance of Training & Support: Scott emphasizes the critical role of knowledgeable support and hands-on training (like that provided by 3D Tech/3D Dentist) when integrating...
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AME: Live Patient Hands On CE in the Motor City with Dr. Ara Nazarian
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Alan is joined by Dr. Ara Nazarian an in person recording at GoldenDent in Roseville, MI! Ara teaches extraction and grafting techniques featuring the Physics Forceps that were developed by the one and only Dr. Richard Golden! Ara took a couple minutes away from teaching to fill me in on the experience you'll get taking their course. I can't wait until I can get back down to take it! 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...
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Very Dental: Advertising, Insurance and the Golden Age of Dentistry with Dr. Richard Golden
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In this episode of the Very Dental Podcast Alan interviews Dr. Richard Golden of GoldenDent in Roseville, Michigan. Dr. Golden is known for developing the "Physics Forceps" and GoldenDent provides extensive hands-on training in extractions, grafting, and implant placement, utilizing local facilities like Wayne County Community College for live patient courses! Dr. Golden shares the fascinating history of his father's dental practice in Detroit during the 1940s, the impact of legislation on dental advertising, and the introduction of dental insurance in the 1970s. He explains how these changes...
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Very Clinical: How to Integrate Technology with Scott Shrader
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Kevin and Zach, along with Alan welcome Scott Shrader from 3D Dentists to the podcast! Scott shares his journey from general sales into dental implant and equipment sales. Now part of the 3D Dentist team, Scott focuses on partnerships and the technology division, guiding dentists through the complexities of selecting and implementing digital tools like scanners, printers, and software. The conversation dives into the practicalities of bringing new digital technology into a dental practice. Key themes include overcoming the fear of rapid obsolescence (highlighting how software updates extend...
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AME: Two Years on Three Days
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Recorded amidst the sounds of spring on the dock in his pond, Alan dives deep into his experience shifting from a 4-day to a 3-day clinical work week two years ago. Alan breaks down the motivations, the schedule change specifics, and offers a candid list of pros and cons he's observed over the past two years. 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...
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Very Dental: Dr. Russell Schafer is Selling Out!
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Alan is once again joined by the incomparable Dr. Russell Schafer! This time Al and Russ are in person in the fishbowl at the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! The two of them chat about Chicago weather, what they're looking forward to seeing at the meeting and most importantly...Russ wants you to buy his practice! If you've ever wanted to experience life as a dentist in the Big Easy, today is your lucky day! Some links from the show: Russell's courses: Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast...
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Very Clinical: Stacking Up the Benefits of CareStack with Jamie Flanagan
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In another Zachless episode, Kevin is joined by Missy Fryer, Al and special guest Jamie Flanagan from CareStack for a candid discussion about their practice's transition to the CareStack dental software platform. They move beyond the hype to share their specific experiences, highlighting the intuitive interface, the power of the real-time dashboard, the efficiency gains from Voice Stack's AI call logging, and the stress reduction from using Care Revenue for insurance management. Discover how consolidating multiple functions into one cloud-based system improved transparency, streamlined...
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AME: Leftover Scallions
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Alan takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting "The Scallion," a satirical dental news project he and colleagues created (inspired by The Onion) back in the Dental Hacks era (circa 2017-2018). In this episode, Alan reads several archived "Scallion" articles, finding they still hold up with humor poking fun at: Aggressive sales reps at dental meetings. Dentists avoiding shop talk at parties. Exaggerated links between periodontal disease and other health issues. Hilariously inaccurate dental stock photography. The shocking revelations that can come with using dental loupes for the first time....
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Very Dental: Katrina Klein, RDH on Protecting Your Career with Dental Ergonomics
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Today's episode is another one that was recorded live at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting! Alan Mead chats with renowned dental ergonomics expert Katrina Klein. Katrina shares her incredible journey from just starting out to becoming a leading voice in the field, emphasizing the critical role of ergonomics in career longevity. Discover why this often-overlooked aspect of dentistry is essential for preventing pain, improving wellness, and how small, practical changes can make a significant impact on your daily practice and overall health. Some links from the show: Join the using the...
info_outlineAlan is joined by friends and colleagues Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Melissa Zettler and Dr. Frank Clayton to talk about COVID. Specifically how we’re feeling 18 months into the COVID pandemic. What’s different? What’s changed for the worse? Did anything good come from it?
Stuff that’s changed:
- Costs of everything have gone up
- Hiring/finding employees is REALLY difficult
- Delivery everything
- New business models requiring less people/more efficiency (Dawn’s vet story)
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- No dining rooms for fast food
- Tolerance of crazy patients
- Single use/waste
- Everyone using straws
- Wiping the pen
- Asking about vaccination/health information
- Health screening
- Staffing changes
- Hygiene recall is messed up!
What we’d keep:
Al: Exercise
Dawn: Less travel “I’ve put a new dollar amount on my time…”
Melissa: More time with family “We were the house that was willing to have everyone over…”
Frank: Pay attention to your time/free time. Also have patients prepay.
Some Links from the Show:
Land of the Giants podcast (season 4 focuses on the delivery economy)
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