Episode 158: “Why Are Dentists Afraid of Lawyers?” Does a letter from an attorney make you sweat?  Why?  Corey Shipley joins us to help dispel our fears.  What can we learn from a seasoned attorney about what to do and not to do to avoid lawsuits and deal with them if they come? Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education...

Episode 157: “Is This Dentistry’s Airbag Moment?  AO Recap 2024” We are just back from the excellent 2024 Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting and are excited to bring you some of the things we learned as we listened to and interviewed some of the best in the business.  Also, a potential game-changer in dentistry could be coming from a couple of long-time AO contributors!  Also, we answer listener question about in-office milling. Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions:...

Brad the Dental Lab Guy returns along with Derek the Dental Mechanical Engineer Guy to discuss what is possible today with digital dentistry and photogrammetry. Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry.  This conversation never ended and instead...

It’s 2024 and intraoral scanners are definitely IN.  What should you buy and what can you do with it? The Dental Guys have both been using intraoral scanners for years and have both recently gotten new scanners.  What did we buy and why did we buy it?  What have we learned?  Take your scanning to the next level. Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon...

Two more exceptionally well published and regarded clinicians join us at the 2022 Academy of Osseointegration Meeting to discuss high vs. low insertional torque, the value of ISQ, pressure necrosis and what best correlates to implant success. Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate...

Two giants in the field of dental implants join us at the 2022 Academy of Osseointegration Meeting to discuss which approach is better for managing immediate sockets. Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry.  This conversation never ended and...

The Dental Guys continue their next-level dental discussions with an episode featuring a story of how Jon and his wife determined that a surgical treatment was needed for her.  What happens when you don’t know just who can handle a case like this?  How do we communicate with our patients and specialists about what options are available?  Join us! Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of...

We discuss what CE and office experience has taught us and challenged us with in 2023.  How has Spear and composite courses challenged Wes and what are we taking next in 2024? Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry.  This conversation never...

Episode #150:  The Dental Guys are Back with the Next Level in Mind The Dental Guys are BACK with an update on 2023 with what has pushed us, molded us, and created new opportunities for 2024 and beyond!  Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about...

We hear many stories about associates being treated poorly, and also some stories of how the relationship can be amazing. What separates these two, and how do we foster a positive relationship between owner and associate that results in growth and positivity? The future of dentistry may depend on getting this right! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a...

We are excited about the 2022 AO Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA on February 24-26.  Dr. Tara Aghaloo tells us a little bit about what to expect for this exciting meeting featuring some of the world’s foremost experts on dental implants.  We also dive into discussion about the current state of dental education and get into some deep dive conversation about zirconia implants.  Remember, The Dental Guys will be live in San Diego covering the AO Annual Meeting! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The...

2022 could be your biggest year ever, but only if you have goals set and develop a plan to achieve those goals. We discuss how to get there from here! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast! http://www.thedentalguys.net ...

Are you using a tax preparer that doesn’t know dentistry? Does it matter? We discuss this along with some ideas to minimize your 2021 tax bill. WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast! http://www.thedentalguys.net ...

The posterior maxilla is often a frightening place for the novice implant surgeon. What training and tools are necessary to make sinus grafting procedures predictable? Join us and Dr. Kruger to find out!   WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become...

How does orthognathic surgery come into play when orthodontics is not enough to create a healthy airway and occlusion?  What is possible today and where do we begin in assessment and diagnosis?  Bockow and Gunson answer these questions and many more! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation...

The world of literature and practice in airway focused orthodontics has rapidly been expanding and changing since the last time we talked to Dr. Bockow. How much does genetics determine jaw and airway size vs. what we can influence? What should we be evaluating and looking for? What is still controversial? We discuss all of this and much more! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event...

We have waited years for a validated way to do full arch implant prosthetics without an analog impression. Now it is here!  What is it about and what does it mean?  Also, we discuss which scanners to buy NOW!   WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead expanded to...

How comfortable are you with creating a full arch implant conversion prosthesis?  We all have to start somewhere with learning this procedure, and whether it is your first one or you are a seasoned veteran, you will hopefully learn something from this episode that will make your day go easier! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going...

There has been a lot of new buzz with scanners hitting the market in the last year. What is new for 2021 and does it change our decision making for purchasing a scanner? We get it straight from the one who may matter most- the dental lab. Brad also tells us about which companies are providing the best support and training.   WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS?   The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately...

It has been a couple of years since we updated our listeners on what we are using daily to lute and bond restorations.  We will cover cements and bonding agents to attach every type of crown to every type of tooth, as well as a preview into a new product that promises long term provisionalization made easy!  WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate...

Digital impressioning is one of the most intimidating changes for many clinicians.  Should it be?  We will discuss implementation of scanning into your practice and discuss how the Medit scanner is changing the landscape. WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead...

Airway and skeletal development are certainly linked, but how closely?  And how do we examine the growing patient to see the connection?  In this episode, we discuss literature support for the connection and also the examination itself.  What does it look like and consist of?  Our goal is to implement this fully into our daily practices! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and...

Chris and Justin return to enlighten us on how we should think differently about PPP forgiveness and round 2 of funding.  How does this change payroll and tax planning for 2021? WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast!...