Episodes

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Thomas Dudney at Chicago Midwinter
June 30, 2025

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Thomas Dudney at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Thomas Dudney is an aesthetic dentist who has run a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama for over 40 years. Despite his extensive experience in the practice, he is constantly learning new things and leaning into what he doesn’t already know so he can be better equipped to educate both patients and fellow dentists. We had the best time chatting with him about his Midwinter lecture topics, including: Indirect Restored Materials, Adhesives & Cements Sleep d...
Streamlining 3D Printing in Orthodontics with Dr. Lisa Alvetro on Humpday Happy Hour™
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June 25, 2025

Streamlining 3D Printing in Orthodontics with Dr. Lisa Alvetro on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text Dr. Lisa Alvetro was an early adopter of many advanced dental technologies, including IOS and 3D printing. She has mastered in-house implementation and joins us on this week’s Humpday Happy Hour to walk us through how you can expand orthodontic technologies in your practice!🎉 Dr. Alvetro is the sole orthodontist at her orthodontic practice in Sidney, Ohio, which she has been running for over 30 years. She created Alvetro Print Lab over 10 years ago, and is the founder of Smil...
The Digital Revolution w/ Dr. Michael C. DiTolla on Humpday Happy Hour™
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June 18, 2025

The Digital Revolution w/ Dr. Michael C. DiTolla on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We love learning about new technology that will make treatment planning easier - for both us and our patients👏 Join us for an inside look at the future of ortho-restorative care with Dr. Michael DiTolla on Humpday Happy Hour™!🥳👏 Dr. DiTolla is an online dental education expert with over 16 million views on YouTube😱 He currently maintains a private practice focused on clear aligners, veneers and obstructive sleep apnea in Lodi, California, after being the Director of Clinical ...
Cross-Cultural Dental Treatment with Dr. Patricia Torres at Chicago Midwinter
June 16, 2025

Cross-Cultural Dental Treatment with Dr. Patricia Torres at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Patricia Torres is one of our favorite people, and we’re excited for the opportunity to sit down and discuss her dental journey! From her dental training in Venezuela to packing up and moving to Canada without knowing a soul, Dr. Torres is beyond inspiring. She has been part of the clinical education team at Align for over 14 years, so we can’t think of anyone better to teach us about the latest technologies! ✨Helpful Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat...
How Oral Health Affects Overall Health: A Simple Breakdown
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June 11, 2025

How Oral Health Affects Overall Health: A Simple Breakdown

Send us a textHave you heard the old adage that flossing can help improve your overall health? Well, we’re here to confirm that the rumors are true, and it goes so much deeper than that! In this episode, we break down the mechanics of what exactly is going on in your body when you improve your dental health!Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn:How to improve your overall health through dental careHow oral health impacts systemic healthHow systemic health impacts oral healthThe ...
Dental Prosthetics with Dr. Pamela Maragliano at Chicago Midwinter
June 9, 2025

Dental Prosthetics with Dr. Pamela Maragliano at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text One of the best things about Chicago Midwinter is having the opportunity to sit down and chat with some of our favorite people😍 We got to hang out with Dr. Pamela Maragliano to discuss her phenomenal dental career path. From dental hygienist to prosthodontist, Dr. Maragliano knows how to use her knowledge to address overall health in her patients. ✨Helpful Links: Practice Website: https://www.salemdentalarts.com/Dr-Pamela-Maragliano-MunizLinkedIn: https://www.link...
Dental Product Development with Dr. Matthew Burton on Humpday Happy Hour™
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June 4, 2025

Dental Product Development with Dr. Matthew Burton on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We’re so excited to welcome innovative dental technology expert, Dr. Matthew Burton, to Humpday Happy Hour™!🥳👏 Dr. Burton, DDS has not only worked as an established dental practitioner in Frankfort, Illinois since 2008, but he’s also passionate about developing innovative Class 2 matrix devices. It’s that passion that allowed him to partner with Garrison Dental Solutions in 2022, where he developed the Quad Matrix System. This is the first matrix system that allows dentists t...
Dental Tourism: Is it Worth the Risk? What Every Patient Needs to Know
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May 28, 2025

Dental Tourism: Is it Worth the Risk? What Every Patient Needs to Know

Send us a text Expensive dental procedures aren’t always accessible to patients in the United States. It’s not uncommon for people to make a vacation out of the costly dental work they need. Why not lounge on the beach and see the sights if it will cost the same amount anyway?! In this patient-focused episode, we’ll walk you through all the risks and rewards of taking a dental vacation so you can make the best decision for your health. Tune in as we deep dive into everything you’ve ever...
Transitioning to PreXion with Dr. Ankur Gupta on Humpday Happy Hour™
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May 22, 2025

Transitioning to PreXion with Dr. Ankur Gupta on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We always appreciate the opportunity to discuss the latest dental imaging technology, so we’re excited to chat with Dr. Ankur Gupta about his experience with using PreXion! Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. He completed a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, and he and his wife Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry in 2005. In addition to opening their own dental practice, Dr. Gupta is a mem...
Transitioning to PreXion with Dr. Ankur Gupta on Humpday Happy Hour™
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May 21, 2025

Transitioning to PreXion with Dr. Ankur Gupta on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We always appreciate the opportunity to discuss the latest dental imaging technology, so we’re excited to chat with Dr. Ankur Gupta about his experience with using PreXion! Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. He completed a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, and he and his wife Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry in 2005. In addition to opening their own dental practice, Dr. Gupta is a mem...
Dentistry in the UK with Peter Dr. Rupert Monkhouse at Chicago Midwinter
May 19, 2025

Dentistry in the UK with Peter Dr. Rupert Monkhouse at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a textIt’s a two-for-one special on this episode of Midwinter Monday! Not only do we have a very special guest from across the pond, Dr. Rupert Monkhouse, but we also have a guest *host* filling in for the DINKs! We think Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas did a great job hosting, don’t you?!Our guests gave us an inside look at dentistry in the US vs. UK, predictions for the dental industry over the next ten years, and (most importantly) the sexiness of dentures.📺Subscribe to see Dentists IN th...
What Is Dental Insurance? A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Coverage
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May 14, 2025

What Is Dental Insurance? A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Coverage

Send us a textEver wonder what the dental world looks like from the patient’s perspective? We definitely have. That’s why we’ve decided to open up our dental education discussions to take a deep dive into the most confusing parts of the dental world from our patients’ perspective. Welcome to the first-ever episode!We’re kicking this series off with a deep dive into understanding dental insurance.What is it?How does it work?What do patients need to know, and what can we leave to the pro...
Building Community with Dr. Bob Dee at Chicago Midwinter with the DINKs
May 5, 2025

Building Community with Dr. Bob Dee at Chicago Midwinter with the DINKs

Send us a textIt was great to have the opportunity to interview a fellow dental podcaster, Dr. Bob Dee!Support, educate & advocate: This is the mission Dr. Dee is upholding through Dentistry in General, an online dental community he created during the pandemic that has grown to over 9,000 dentists. From engaging discussions about clinical cases, to business strategies & dental politics, there is no limit to the kind of support you can get from his community.Dr. Dee has been practicing denti...
Geriatric Dentistry with Dr. Joy V. Poskozim on Humpday Happy Hour™
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April 30, 2025

Geriatric Dentistry with Dr. Joy V. Poskozim on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a textWe are so excited to share this conversation with Dr. Joy Poskozim, where we learned so much about what it takes to care for geriatric dental patients, specifically those with different types of neurodegeneration. We got so much from this discussion!🤩Dr. Joy’s true passion is being an advocate for her geriatric dental patients. She is the dental director for several nursing care facilities where she educates staff and provides care to nursing home residents. She also makes house...