Episodes

Join us for another Humpday Happy Hour with Steve Parker! Air Date: 1-11-23Steve Parker is the President/CEO of The Profitable Dentist, LLC and Editor-In-Chief of The Profitable Dentist Magazine, where he brings a renewed energy to continuing the work of founder, Dr. Woody Oakes.For over 30 years, TPD Magazine, Conferences, CE Courses, Newsletters, MasterMinds and Networking events have helped tens of thousands of dentists become better practice owners. TPD has awarded over 1 million hours o...

This week's news is chock full of interesting stories. We provide some additional insight into the recent bankruptcy filings of Smile Direct Club. And did you hear what happened to Post Malone in Rome, Italy and why we might be interested in the story? Finally, ADA passed a change in their dues structure for 2024. All of this and so much more each week with our news segment!

Ever wondered about opening a dental and esthetic practice? Or even better, growing your practice to include services that directly associated with dentistry? Or perhaps increasing the oral and systemic oversight by building a practice with medical and dentistry services under one roof? Well Dr. Lon McRae has done just that and joins the DINKS to discuss how that type of model can work and the many advantages that come from cohesive dental and medical care! Lon is such a great friend of the DINK...

Air Date: 8-24-22Empowering general dentists to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for their patients has been the mission of the Gerety Orthodontic Seminars for last several decades. Join us as we chat with Kay Gerety about her journey growing the center alongside her husband until his recent passing a few years ago.Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsintheknow/Kay is the Director of Education at Gerety Orthodontic Seminars and until her 2021 retirement from...

Why should dentists be screening for airway issues in their practice even if they do not wish to provide treatment? We discuss this and so much more with Dr. Jeffrey Harrison with Sleep Group Solutions.Original Air Date: 10-5-2022Dr Jeff Harrison is the National Clinical Director of Sleep Group Solutions and has recently been appointed Chief Implementation Office CIO of APZME the first Dental Sleep Medicine DSO in the United States. SGS is the only company today offering a comprehensive solu...

What does the SmileDirect bankruptcy really mean for the clear aligner company and their patients? And a strong warning for all dentists with patients who are currently taking fast dissolve suboxone for treatment of opioid addiction. We are always here for you bringing the latest dental news!

We haven't had many opportunities to discuss pediatric dentistry, but tomorrow will be different. Dr. Cohn is a general dentist that found her passion in treating kids. She's a brilliant educator on this topic and has some great courses coming up! Please join in to listen to our interview with Carla. Having known her for many years, this is a real treat for us DINKs!About Dr. Carla Cohn: Dr. Cohn is a general dentist, devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She maintains priv...

BREAKING NEWS!!!!Have you been looking to upgrade your practice diagnostics with CBCT? There are more choices than ever available. Rob Gochoel of PreXion provides an exclusive preview of PreXion’s new 3D CBCT Imaging models designed to fit the treatment specialization and workflow of every practice. He will provide detail on new changes at PreXion and in the imaging market, in general, and why now is a better time than ever before to incorporate the technology into practice. He will also share...

Is it time for some outdated recommendations to be considered for an update in the ADA and the AAP? We tackle the recent studies that open this debate while also providing updates on new developments in the legislature. And what would a news segment be without a little fun story on the largest collection of toothpaste tubes. Never a dull news show here!

Let's talk dental trauma! (6-15-22)Likely one of the scariest moments for most dentists is when a trauma case calls you (after hours usually) and needs you to help put them back together. Join us for this week's show as we discuss dental trauma and best practices for managing those cases for patients.Rebeca Weisleder, DDS, MEd, is the chair and clinical associate professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. She earned a DDS from th...

One of our regulars, Dr. Troy Schmedding, is going to roundtable with us this week and we will discuss some pressing issues in dentistry. If you haven't had the opportunity to hear Dr. Schmedding speak, you're missing out. He's one of the best educators out there. Please join us as we shed light on a few topics from different angles!About Dr. Schmedding: Dr. Troy Schmedding is a 1993 honors graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He maintains a privat...

Burning mouth got you down? Tune into today's episode to get some HOT tips on this burning condition. We also talk about the current status of dentists in the population and some uptick in activity relating to dental oral health in the US legislature.It's always fun to be the smartest in the room at your next CE event. You do not want to miss this episode!

Join our Facebook group and watch LIVE every Wednesday at 8:30pm!https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsintheknowOriginal Air Date: 11-3-21

Air date: 5/25/22HEY DINKS - this is a must watch for updates in antibiotic prophylaxis. Free education right here just with a click! You are crazy not to watch this episode and know the latest advise and protocols!And as always, you can join us on Wednesdays at 8:30pm on Facebook Live. Join our Facebook Group, Dentists IN The Know.With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for deli...

Let's talk with one of the happiest people that left dentistry to find that happiness and bring that spring back into her step.After dreaming of becoming a dentist her whole life, Dr. Laura Brenner learned that dentistry wasn’t a match for her. She practiced for 10 years before leaving clinical dentistry to become a blogger, a speaker, and a certified professional coach. After her blog post, “10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too,” went viral, she began connecting with dental professi...

Join JB this week as she discusses where the great migration of dentists is occurring. We will also look at a large dental company acquisition from last week and the future state of amalgam in dentistry in Europe. Always exciting and hard hitting journalism with the DINKS!

Original AIR DATE: Jan 26, 2022HE'S BACK!!! By popular demand, we are honored to host Dr. Tom Viola. Dr. Viola is the best when it comes to pharmacology. Please listen in as we discuss some pertinent issues regarding anesthetics, antibiotics, and cannabis in dentistry.With over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist ...

Air Date: 5-4-22Marty Jablow, DMD, is the president of Dental Tech Advisors and owner of The Dentists of Woodbridge located in Woodbridge, NJ. He earned his bachelor's in biology from Rutgers College before graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1986.Dr. Jablow has trained dental residents at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center and been on the dental hygiene faculty at Middlesex County College in New Jersey. He has been on his county Peer Review board for ov...

Unfortunately, we had to pick on California a bit this week as several of our odd dental news stories comes from the great state! We also note new guidelines for pain management in pediatric patients and an update to our story on the bone graft material recalled due to TB infection being present. This and always so much more!

Talk about a 'go-getter'! Let's talk about AACD, residency, what it was like learning under Dr. Adamo Notrantonio, and her future in dentistry!Dr. Sara Kuckhoff is an avid learner with a passion for providing functionally beautiful dentistry to her patients. Her desire for excellence led her to pursue a residency with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Dr. Adamo Notarantonio. She is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine and earned her B.S...

Let's talk "Issues in Evidence Based Medicine" with Dr. David Leader! This interview was incredibly eye opening on the impacts of biased research in the dental community and the constant quest for clinicians to find and implement evidenced based dentistry!Dr David Leader is an associate professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he is the director of emergency services and co-director of the DMD/MPH dual degree program. Dr Leader is a lead author of the Massachusetts Oral He...

Well its another week and more dental news to digest. Is your office and software A2P compliant? The deadline is approaching so tune in to make sure you have everything in place so that your texting communication with patients is not interrupted. We will also discuss a recent golfing incident which landed a dentist in jail and how you can help those in the dental community affected by the MAUI Wild fires. Never a dull moment in the dental news world!

Original air date: 2-21-22This week, we have TWO STARS in dentistry joining us to talk about the upcoming AACD Annual conference. These two talk all things AACD and how to be a part of the journey. Please look into their upcoming annual meeting at https://www.aacdconference.com.About our two guests:Dr. Bobbi StanleyDr. Bobbi Stanley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, but education has been a mainstay of her 25-year career. As owner and pri...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe. She is the founder of The Alchemist Dentist, international speaker, certified life coach, general dentist to oncology patients and passionate educator. Her mission is helping high-achieving and successful individuals (that’s you!) dismantle Impostor Phenomenon, Perfectionism and Burnout. Dr. Metcalfe will be discussing her journey and her passion. In addition, we will talk about her new Clubhouse Group on Saturday mornings. This should be a goo...