Dentists are prone to neck and back pain. It comes with the job. But are there things you can do! Kevin and Zach bring on Dr. Jessica Merhar, a physical therapist trained in the McKenzie Method!  Oof...repetitive movements Prevention is key...movement and balance Increased stiffness/soreness happens before injury Directional preference and patient response Each patient will have a specific preference of balancing movement! Our body likes a neutral spine Some links from the show: ...

Recently I got a terrific query from a dental student. I decided to put it in the Very Dental Facebook group for discussion and here are some of the answers we got! "For my final in our program I’m doing an academic enquiry/ presentation on high rates of burnout in dentistry. As a dentist have you ever felt burned out? If so what did you do to overcome it? If you haven’t, why do you think that is? If you were to give advice to young students/dentists on how to manage a career in dentistry...

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...

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:  BASKET-BALLS Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook,"...

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...

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...

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 Very...

A little rant on should vs. could and social media. Some links from the show: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier Join the Very Dental Facebook group 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...

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: Guided Biofilm Therapy Dr. Ryan Martz's practice website Join the Very...

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 SICAT Rapid Guide The Restaurant Club (TRC) The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music The Joe Rogan Experience Huberman Lab Podcast Zach's recommendations Panavia V5 ("man, that stuff sticks.") Centrix Silversense...

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: My Dental SOP V2 Growth Strategies Studio 8E8 Join the Very Dental Facebook group 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...

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...

Alan was joined in the Chicago Midwinter podcast lounge by Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray. CAD-Ray is a one stop shop for all things digital in dentistry and there is no one better to talk about it than Damien Bonner! Damien walks us through the state of the art in dental 3D printers. It turns out that which printer is right for you depends on what you're using it for, what materials you'll need to use, how much of an enthusiast you are and how much you'll be printing.  Then...we dig in to mills!...

In today's throwback episode Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Matt Standridge! Highlights include: Matt gives us his bio! We talk MEAT We talk Powerprox and our friend Rick DePaul And Gerety orthodontics Matt does not shoot from the hip Matt teaches with 3D Dentists on digital orthodontics Aligners work, if you know how to use aligners… We talk about the ortho/restorative link. Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the...

Would you rather be a dentist and have to talk about patient financial responsibility for treatment or a physician that doesn't discuss money with patients before treatment? Al discusses this conundrum as well as the absurd anti-tobacco signs that you see hanging over cigarette counters all over the country. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to...

Alan was joined at the Chicago Midwinter by Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner of Ivoclar to talk about a big roll out of a huge innovation in chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia! Ivoclar introduced Zircad Prime blocks at Midwinter this year and it turns out Dave is one of the beta testers who has used them most extensively! According to Heather the whole roll out was "low key amazing!" It also turns out that Al and Dave have some pretty interesting connections as they grew up in the same home...

In today's throwback episode Kevin and Zach welcome back the one and only Dr. Colin Lathrop to talk about what's new in implant surgical education at the Implant Pathway!  Some links from the show: Implant Pathway The Voices of Dentistry Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group 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...

Mohamed reflects on DS2 year as he approaches the end of it (thank God). He talks about his classes and his experiences in clinic as well as treating patients. Also he throws in a couple of recommendations for students to follow! Some links from the show: IgniteDDS The Protrusive Dental Podcast Very Dental Facebook group Very Clinical Facebook group Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental...

Al was joined by hygienist Whitney DiFoggio (aka: Teeth Talk Girl) at the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! Whitney is a hygienist and influencer who spends a lot of time education patients AND dental teams! Interestingly, her YouTube presence points toward patients and her Instagram is more oriented toward dental teams!  Whitney and Al have an animated conversation about having Invisalign as a dental person, dental content creation and have dentists given up on prevention? Some links from...

This throwback episode features Zach and original Clinical Hack Dr. Mac Jones hearing about composite rehabs from Dr. Colin Lathrop! Highlights include: What kind of patients are good candidates for a composite rehab? How do you do a composite rehab in a digital era? How can you make the process not suck? What are the benefits of a composite rehab? What materials and equipment does Colin use to make it all happen? How does Colin price these types of cases? How are these cases holding up? ...

Al took a look another at a comic book series that influenced him as a little kid. Spoiler alert: it didn't hold up.  Getting older and gaining experience allows you to look at things in your past with new eyes and Al talks a bit about how that applies in dentistry and life. Some links from the show: Marvel Secret Wars at Amazon Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and...

Alan is joined again by Kate Reinert, a clinical efficiency consultant with our friends at Zirc Dental Products! We focused on the concept of "Lean Workflow" to achieve efficiency, free up time and increase profitability in dental practices!  Zirc Dental Products is a company that basically helps offices understand how much better things can be in the dental office! Some topics we covered: How does the Color Method work to create a lean workflow Gathering data about existing clinical...

Al was joined by Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram at the Chicago Midwinter! They were the perfect people to talk to because Al needs to decide on a 3D printer and these guys know a lot about them! Influencer culture how Al became an "unintentional influencer" through podcasting how 3D printing can help with the herodontics problem "Don't curse at the patient, curse at the condition." Blunt communication Some links from the show: Sprintray Phrozen The Totally Oral Podcast...

Kevin and Zach throw back to one of the earliest times that they featured Dr. Ash Mark on Very Clinical! We welcome Dr. Ash Mark of of All Things Dentistry Youtube page fame! Ash showered! He’s in Canada! Ash has almost as many views on his Youtube channel as Kim Kardashian! We talk Canadian rock bands. Ash makes some really long videos but lately they are on calcified canals Endo tips! Diagnosis PA and BW CBCT The 6mm rule Magnification! Munce burs We discuss table top root canals We...