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Very Dental Shorts: A 1983 Chevy Citation in Your Mouth

The Very Dental Podcast Network

Release Date: 09/20/2021

Very Dental Student: How to Prep a Crown with Zach and Kevin show art Very Dental Student: How to Prep a Crown with Zach and Kevin

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Mohamed continues the epic crossover event with the Very Clinical guys, Zach and Kevin. Today they talk about the quintessential dental appointment...crown preps!  They discuss their personal experiences with crown preparation, from the early days in dental school to modern practices in their dental careers. They compare techniques, materials used, and share anecdotes about challenging cases and instructors. The hosts elaborate on their current methods, including the digital tools and anesthetic procedures they use, and close with a discussion on how they handle build-ups and tissue...

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Very Dental: Getting Out of Your Own Way with Dr. Martin Mendelson show art Very Dental: Getting Out of Your Own Way with Dr. Martin Mendelson

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Alan welcomes back Dr. Martin Mendelsohn to the podcast for a conversation about getting out of your own way.   The discussion revolves around the importance of coaching, dealing with limiting beliefs, effective delegation, managing time and tasks, and the value of perspective in overcoming personal and professional challenges. Dr. Mendelsohn shares insights from his experiences, upcoming keynote lectures, and a new course designed to help dental professionals master leadership skills.   It turns out that Martin has written a book, too! We talk a little bit about the creative process...

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Very Clinical: Teaching Mo Anterior Composite show art Very Clinical: Teaching Mo Anterior Composite

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Continuing with the crossover event of the century, Kevin and Zach welcome Mohamed Abo-Basha, host of the Very Dental Student podcast back to talk about anterior composites! They share insights on bonding strategies, polishing methods, and matrix selection while discussing personal experiences and common challenges faced in dental school and practice. The episode also highlights the importance of thorough cleaning, shade matching, and the use of tools like micro etchers and Optragates for effective dental procedures.   Some links from the show:   Episode Index: 02:52 More...

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Very Dental Student: Kevin and Zach Extract! show art Very Dental Student: Kevin and Zach Extract!

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Mohamed is joined once again for some crossover goodness by the Very Clinical guys...Zach and Kevin!    The trio shares personal anecdotes from their school days, common dental school nightmares, and detailed step-by-step guidelines for performing lower molar extractions.   They emphasize the importance of using a handpiece for sectioning teeth, the value of cone beam CT scans, and provide practical tips for improving surgical techniques. The VC crew aims to help dental students build confidence and competence in oral surgery procedures!   Episode Index: 02:42 Finals...

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Very Dental: So, You've Been Ransomewared with Reuben Kamp show art Very Dental: So, You've Been Ransomewared with Reuben Kamp

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Alan welcomes Ruben Kamp, the founder and a ransomware expert at Darkhorse Tech.   Dental practices are very susceptible to ransomware. We all like to think that it won't happen to us, but between 7 and 9% of dental offices suffer ransomware attacks every year! Are you taking all the precautions that you can?   Reuben and Alan discuss the critical issues of ransomware attacks and cybersecurity in dental practices. They explore real-life incidents, including how ransomware infiltrates dental offices (spoiler: Reuben says it's about 91% through email)  They also talk about the...

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Very Clinical: Getting People Really Numb with Mohamed Abo-Basha show art Very Clinical: Getting People Really Numb with Mohamed Abo-Basha

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In this second episode of the great Very Clinical/Very Dental Studen Podcast crossover, Zach and Kevin discuss with Mohamed Abo-Basha how to get confident with local anesthesia.   They dive into anesthesia techniques, the best way to numb different teeth, the use of various anesthetics, and troubleshooting methods for when you miss!    Episode index:   04:34 Dental School Hangout Spots 07:59 Discussion on Anesthesia Techniques 22:34 Challenges with Anesthetic Techniques 23:13 Kevin's Approach to Tooth 19 25:41 Standing Up for...

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Very Dental Student: Back to School with Zach and Kevin! show art Very Dental Student: Back to School with Zach and Kevin!

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In this episode of the Very Dental Student Podcast, Mohamed is joined by Kevin and Zach in an exciting crossover with the Very Clinical Podcast! Kevin and Zach take a walk down memory lane talking about dental school stories. After that, they discuss a range of topics including detailed insights on current clinical protocols for posterior restorations, and their thoughts on materials like amalgam and composite. They also share practical advice on the importance of isolation, rubber dams, and the evolving technology in dental materials.    Episode Index:   03:39 Good...

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Very Dental: Michael Anderson on Leveraging AI for Productivity show art Very Dental: Michael Anderson on Leveraging AI for Productivity

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In this episode of The Very Dental Podcast, Alan welcomes back frequent guest Michael Anderson from the Wonderist Agency!   They dive into how AI tools like Gemini, Chat GPT, Claude and Descript can significantly enhance productivity in the dental space as well as your whole life! From generating show notes and job descriptions to revolutionizing dental charting and patient interaction, Michael discusses the practical applications and future potential of AI.   The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations and transformative impact of AI in both professional and...

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Very Clinical: Dr. Meena Barsoum is Hard (DS) Core! show art Very Clinical: Dr. Meena Barsoum is Hard (DS) Core!

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In this episode of the Very Clinical Podcast, Kevin and Zach welcome back Dr. Meena Barsoum from Chicago to delve into the advancements of the PrimeScan 2 and the DS Core platform.   They discuss the intricacies of DS Core, including its cloud-based storage, digital data aggregation, and practice-enhancing features like enhanced sharing and AI-powered crown design. The conversation also covers the benefits of integrating cloud-based solutions into dental practices, the future of AI in dentistry, and the practical improvements these technologies bring to daily workflows.    Some...

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AME: On Time Travel and Political Polling show art AME: On Time Travel and Political Polling

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Alan navigates the post-election landscape, reflecting on the inaccuracy of political polling and how the personal practice of writing emails to his future self has made this whole election season more interesting.  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...

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If you were driving a 1983 Chevy Citation you'd know it. You would know it from the bondo'd body work. You'd know it from the sound the engine makes every day you cranked it up. You'd know because finding parts is hard.
 
What about the patient who has a mouth full of early 80's dentistry? It's the equivalent to driving around in a 1983 Chevy Citation. The question is...do they know this? Do they understand it?
 
Alan tells the story of a patient like this and what he's going to do about it!
 

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