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Send us Fan Mail Dental insurance is often one of the most misunderstood parts of oral healthcare. Many patients assume their dental insurance works like medical insurance, only to discover coverage limitations, denied claims, waiting periods, and unexpected out-of-pocket costs. At the same time, dental practices are often left navigating complex insurance rules while trying to help patients receive the care they need. In this special episode of Humpday Happy Hour™, Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Matthew Burton, DDS has worked as an established dental practitioner in Frankfort, Illinois since 2008. He is an industry leader in Class 2 composite restoration, having developed the Quad Matrix System with Garrison. Dr. Burton embraces new dental technology as crucial to dentists’ success through office efficiency and case outcomes. He has realized the importance of digital scanning and how software integration platforms are a key element to utilizing scan data. 3D pr...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis stopped by the Solventum booth at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting to chat with Mindy Schulte, Clinical Specialist for Clarity™ Aligners, about what makes the Clarity system unique. From innovative Precision Grip Attachments to hands-on clinical support, Mindy explains how Solventum is helping dentists achieve more efficient, consistent, and predictable aligner treatment. The conversation also covers attachment bonding protocols, treatment planning, and why ha...

Send us Fan Mail Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF—known throughout the profession as the “Dental WINEgenist™”—is a clinical dental hygienist, international speaker, author, educator, sommelier, and entrepreneur dedicated to elevating the dental profession through education, innovation, and empowerment. She serves as Clinical Liaison for Hygiene Excellence and Innovation at AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice, where she works alongside Diplomates of the American Board of Pe...

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Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome Richard May back to the show to update us on the latest news from Mango Voice, one of our favorite communication platforms for dental practices. Tune in to get the inside scoop before anyone else👀 Mango Voice is a cloud-based phone system for dental practices of all sizes. We love the flexible and user-friendly platform that makes communication easier and boosts customer engagement. ✨Work with Mango Voice: https://mangovoice.com/ Richard brin...

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Send us Fan Mail If you’re looking for one of the best in the business for minimally invasive dental procedures, you’ve come to the right place! We’re so excited to welcome internationally recognized dentist, Dr. Jeanette MacLean, for a conversation about changing the way dentists approach cavity treatment🎉 Featured in major media outlets, including television, magazines, newspapers, and continuing education programs, Dr. MacLean helped bring national attention to silver diamine fluoride af...

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis stopped by the Solventum booth at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting to catch up with Mark Cotton, Marketing Director for the United States and Canada, and get the inside story on one of the biggest changes in dentistry over the last year—the transition from 3M Health Care to Solventum. Mark explains how the April 2024 healthcare spin-off led to the creation of Solventum, a new standalone healthcare company focused on solving challenges with momentum. The good n...

Send us Fan Mail We always love talking to Richard May from Mango Voice! Mango Voice is a cloud-based phone system for dental practices of all sizes. We love the flexible and user-friendly platform that makes communication easier and boosts customer engagement. And our favorite part? They have a seamless integration process, so you don’t have to get rid of any of your other favorite tools to get connected👏 ✨Work with Mango Voice: https://mangovoice.com/ Richard has had a fulfilling career in ...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Lee Ann Brady is a nationally recognized dental educator, lecturer and author. She is a privately practicing dentist in Glendale, Arizona with an extensive history in leadership. She is currently Executive Director and Director of Education of the Pankey Institute. Dr. Brady has also developed a vast library of virtual dental courses you can find on her website. ✨Connect with Dr. Brady Website: https://leeannbrady.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Duplantis had the chance to chat with Katelyn Looker from the Solventum team about why you should switch your patients to Filtek™ Easy Match flowable restoratives. It has the same core components of the original formula that you know and love; they’ve just upgraded the aesthetics. With three versatile shades, including bright, natural and warm, you can cut down on inventory without sacrificing shade options👏 Key Features Include: Syringes can be warmed up to 158ºF for u...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s Midwinter Monday gets into the nitty gritty of preventative dental care with Sara Vasiliou from Centrix! Sara breaks down her favorite intervention strategies and practical treatment options, including some of the hottest topics like how Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and fluoride varnish are changing the way clinicians approach cavity prevention and patient care. This episode is packed with valuable tips and tricks for clinicians and patients so you can work toget...

Send us Fan Mail If there’s one thing we’re used to by now, it’s sifting through the latest trends in dental technology. When it comes to practice management software, clinicians want answers, not marketing. That’s why we’re so excited to be joined by Greg Wu and Tori Lane from Curve for a no-fluff software demo! In this live, workflow-driven demonstration, we’ll put Curve Dental to the test and show how its cloud-based platform integrates scheduling, imaging, billing, and patient com...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Eric Roman is the founder of Dental Associate Growth and the joyFULL Growth platform, a dental coaching and systems company purpose-built for dental groups and DSOs. Over a 15-year career, Dr. Roman has built and exited two dental groups, hired and developed hundreds of associate dentists, and coached more than $1 billion in annual dental revenue. In the last 18 months of intensive associate coaching, his team analyzed more than 10,000 real dentist-patient interac...

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. William Cliff’s number one priority is learning to make accurate diagnoses for his patients. After working with tons of patients and monitoring their dental symptoms at his endodontic practice, he realized that most of the people he was treating were actually suffering from TMD. This inspired him to create the Grind Guard, a uniquely designed night guard that monitors patients’ symptoms via a sensor module and tracks their progress via a mobile app, allowing them ...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rick Mars is the CEO of the Dental Care Group, which includes four privately owned, multi-specialty general practices. He has been practicing dentistry for over 38 years and has extensive experience integrating Invisalign and other auxiliary services into his practice. Needless to say, he definitely knows how to approach work in a way that makes the dental practice not just tolerable, but a fun place to be. We cannot wait for you to tune in to this discussion about making...

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Duplantis had the chance to chat with Jen Post from the Solventum team about the benefits of using 3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride Treatment for your patients. With over ten years at the company under her belt, we definitely trust her recommendation for the best 2.5% sodium fluoride for in-office use👏 Key Features Include: Low fluoride concentration for high efficacy and lower risk of ingestion Clear, water-based formula (so it won’t stain clothes!)Provides a smooth fe...

Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome The Fractional Match CEO, Cassie Tallon, back to the show!🤩 Known for her visionary leadership, Cassie thrives in complex business environments, translating data-driven insights into clear, actionable strategies. Her work has consistently elevated brand identity while delivering measurable outcomes in patient acquisition, market expansion, and financial performance. ✨Connect with Cassie: The Fractional Match Website: https://thefractional...

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