Very Clinical: When to Retreat Endo with Dr. Ash Mark
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Release Date: 06/28/2022
Very Dental: Embracing the Airway with Dr. Marianna Evans
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Today's throwback episode features Dr. Marianna Evans! Al spoke with her at the Spear Summit back in 2022 and her message was so good, you should hear it again! Marianna Evans is a dual specialty trained (perio/ortho) dentist who practices outside of Philadelphia! Marianna presented on the main stage at the 2022 Spear Summit on diagnosing and identifying the hypoplastic maxilla. Marianna's practice has a strong focus on treating the airway in children and they had a wide ranging conversation about airway, early orthodontic intervention and the "why" of airway developmental...
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Very Clinical: Disgusting Teenage Mouths
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This throwback episode features a guest spot by Dr. Alan Mead. Once again Kevin and Zach are joined by Alan Mead to talk about the struggles (and triumphs?) that come along with the dental treatment of teenagers! Fear not, loyal listener! This episode is a little bit more upbeat and optimistic than last week! Some links from the show: Become a member of the Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," 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...
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Very Dental Student: Going All In on Ownership with Dr. David Rice
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Mohammed is joined by the one and only Dr. David Rice! These two dive in HARD talking about dental practice ownership. David's history of bad associateship, good associateships and buying in Going all in on ownership Acquisition vs. startup How does IgniteDDS work? The 90 Day Jumpstart and mentorship David's complete care journey Integrating your continuing education Location, location, location Become the dentist to the dentists Have everything in writing, but build a relationship with those that you work with Advice for dental students in school you don't have as much time as you...
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Very Dental: DSO 2.0 with Brannon Moncrief
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Alan is joined by Brannon Moncrief of McLerran and Associates to talk about practice sales/purchases and transitions of all types. The difference between dentists and other business owners The traditional way of practice ownership vs. now How student loan debt has changed ownership trajectory How are banks feeling about loaning money to dentists? Younger dentists need to buy bigger practices (?) How private equity changes things...valuation on EBITA vs. straight revenue How DSOs have changed in the last 10 years DSOs now work "behind the veil." The doctors are now part of the...
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Very Clinical: WWVCD?
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Kevin and Zach welcome Al back on the show for a rousing round of "What Would You Do?" After the boys revel in the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" we got down to business. What do you want patients to refer to you as? Does it bother you if they call you by your first name? Why do we always assume stuff is our fault? Do physicians do this? Who is your dentist? What does "reprepping" an existing crown look like in your office? How do you remove old crowns? Become a member of the Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very...
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AME: The "Shoulds"
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A little rant on should vs. could and social media. 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 to and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your...
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Group Function: Is Guided Biofilm Therapy the Future?
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How well are we doing for our recall patients? How can we do better? Today Alan is joined by Melissa Obrotka and Dr. Ryan Martz to do a deep dive into the the new science and technology of biofilm therapy! What is it? How does it work and what can it do for your practice? Can this technology change the culture in your office? Can it really make patients more healthy? Today's guests say "YES!" 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...
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Very Clinical: A Very Clinical Recommendation Engine!
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Zach and Kevin were joined by Al for a rousing recommendation engine episode! After some hot eclipse talk the fellas recommend a dental thing, a nondental thing and a podcast. We hope you love our recommendations! Some links from the show: Kevin's recommendations The Restaurant Club (TRC) Zach's recommendations ("man, that stuff sticks.") Al's recommendations Become a member of the Join the using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to...
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AME: On Never Doing Anything
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Alan was joined by Tom Brown, Vanessa Vitagliano and Mike Sula for the first interview of the Chicago Midwinter! It's a quick meeting of friends and very entertaining! 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...
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Very Dental Extra: The Flex of Single Patient Use with Cody Sunderland
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Today's special episode is brought to you by Microcopy Dental, the "single patient use" company! Alan is joined by Cody Sunderland from Microcopy Dental. Microcopy is one of Alan's favorite companies and he's been using their single patient use burs and polishers for 20+ years! Some topics we covered: How did Microcopy Dental get into the "single patient use" business? (the answer makes perfect sense) What makes Microcopy products different and better? (natural diamonds, single piece construction, etc. etc.) Microcopy is the sample company and their catalog is like a Christmas wish book! ...
info_outlineDr. Ash Mark of "All Things Dentistry" joins Kevin and Zach for an international podcast about endodontic retreats! When do you choose a retreat and when do you bail?
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