Aimee Vail, RDH Explains Why and How More Dentists Need to Use Silver Diamine Fluoride
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Release Date: 04/30/2024
How the Founder, President and CEO of VIF is Leveraging Technology to Improve Healthcare for Patients, Providers and Caregivers
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Holly Doherty is the Founder, President and CEO of VIF, a team that has developed a groundbreaking tool to support families in getting the personalized care that their loved ones with special needs deserve. Far from leading the charge in name only, Holly brings decades of personal experience with caregiving to the table and champions the use of technology and interoperability between medical disciplines to foster communication between caregivers and medical professionals. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I ask Holly about the impact the VIF app is having on families...
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Black Talon Security CEO Explains What Dental Practice Owners Need to Know About Cybersecurity
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Cybersecurity is a topic that pops up with increasing frequency in the oral healthcare space. Practices and networks of all sizes are prime targets for cyberattacks, as CEO of Black Talon Security Gary Salman explains. But the unfortunate reality is that, despite the immense target on the backs of dental practice computers, too many practice owners overestimate the security of their systems and remain in blissful ignorance to the signs of possible compromise. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Gary helps clarify the scope and the implications of cyberattacks on oral healthcare...
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The future of DSOs vs. DPOs—An Interview with Ian McNickle of ICON Dental Partners
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Are you interested in taking your dental practice to the next level but are not sure where to start? DSOs have been around for quite a number of years now, but they are no longer the only option for practice owners who want to experience greater business success. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I sat down with Ian McNickle, CEO and one of multiple founders of ICON Dental Partners, to talk about the advantages of both the DSO (dental service organization) and DPO (dental partnership organization). This interview sheds light on the differences between the models, and...
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Dentures Made with AI? Steve Floe of Voyager Dental Explains How and Why
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Hate doing dentures? This is the episode for you. Voyager Dental is pushing the limits of restorative dentistry with a surprising application of artificial intelligence to the design of dentures. As a result, patients and dentists alike are experiencing phenomenal benefits. In this short but very special episode of The Patient First Podcast, I talk with Steve Floe, the CEO of Voyager Dental, about how his company helps dentists provide their patients with a consistently high quality of care while enjoying a faster and more streamlined denture fabrication process. Steve also explains how...
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CEO of Lura Health Explains the Potential of Dentistry’s First Health Wearable
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Many people wear smartrings, smartwatches and other wearable health technology like continuous glucose monitors to gain insights about their health and to support physicians in rendering more timely and individualized care. Can you imagine the ways oral healthcare would be transformed by a dental health wearable? Lura Health is working on an intriguing solution: a continuous saliva monitor. In this episode of “The Patient First Podcast,” I sit down with Daniel Weinstein, the CEO and Co-Founder of Lura Health, on-location at SmileCon, to talk about the potential applications and benefits of...
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Leaders Real Estate Managing Partner Austin Hair Explains Real Estate for Dentists
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Dentists face an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to making real estate decisions. Should you lease or purchase a site for your practice? What factors should you consider when selecting the ideal location? Is buying real estate for your business really the best investment strategy for you? Austin Hair, Managing Partner at Leaders Real Estate helps unpack some insider information that dentists need to know to make these weighty decisions. I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, entrepreneur, dentist and dental practice owner who wishes I had someone like Austin to help me years ago. In this...
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Interview with Matt Ornstein of Dental Pitch Brokerage on EBITDA vs. Cash Flow
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
If EBITDA is still a mystery to you, don’t worry—you’re far from alone. Plus, Matt Ornstein from Dental Pitch Brokerage is here to help with a phenomenal book and insights that he shares with us in this episode of “The Patient First Podcast.” Matt has extensive experience with the business side of dental practice ownership and he explains, not only the basics of EBITDA, but the importance of balancing it with a positive cash flow to ensure a healthy business. I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author and business owner and a dentist who has learned much about EBITDA and cash flow through...
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Planet DDS CRO Mike Huffaker on Innovation and Interoperability in Dentistry
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast array of dental software solutions there are to choose from. But going all in on the latest “all-in-one” program isn’t necessarily the answer. In fact, solutions that claim to be one-size-fits-all could potentially hinder your practice’s ability to adopt new innovations later on down the road. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Mike Huffaker, the CRO of Planet DDS and we discuss why interoperability is integral to innovation in dentistry and to raising the standard of care. I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author,...
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How SPS Dental Academy is Building Better Dental Teams
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Dental clinicians are trained and licensed individuals who must keep up with their CE requirements, but what about those in non-clinical roles? Managers, treatment coordinators and other front desk team members may not directly generate revenue, but they are still essential to the smooth day-to-day functioning of dental practices. This is where SPS Dental Academy steps in to bridge the gap and provide the resources practices need to build knowledgeable and capable teams. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Courtney Mead and Cheryl Wellman of SPS Dental Academy...
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An Effective Social Media Strategy for Busy Dental Practice Owners—How?
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
For any dentist out there who feels that maintaining a social media presence for the practice is an utterly hopeless endeavor, I want you to know that I hear you and that this episode is for you. Rita Zamora of Connect90 helps dental practices maximize the results of a social media presence with minimal effort. In this interview, we discuss some of the solutions her company offers, as well as the latest techniques that have proven effective for dental practices today. I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, dentist, entrepreneur and a supporter of all digital solutions that make dentistry more...
info_outlineRDH Aimee Vail has been campaigning for a long time to bring back a nearly forgotten secret weapon against caries that should be in every dental professional’s arsenal: silver diamine fluoride (SDF).
Why has SDF fallen out of popularity, relegated to pediatric restorative dentistry and public health dentistry?
Are the undesirable cosmetic effects of SDF really as bad as many dentists believe?
What are the potential applications for this extremely effective substance and how can it help dentists provide patient-first care?
Find out by watching this enthusiastic interview in which Aimee reveals all the behind-the-scenes work that went into bringing SilverSense SDF™ to market and securing FDA approval. Aimee also shares what she is doing to help raise awareness of the benefits of SDF among more general dentistry practices in the United States.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—an author, entrepreneur and dentist who isn’t afraid of silver diamine fluoride and the life-changing impact it can have on patients.
Learn more about the benefits of SDF in general dentistry: CentrixDental.com
Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn: Aimee Vail, RDH, MHA/Ed.