Bästa Viva Learning LLC podcaster (2024)

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Ep. 599 - Managing Cognitive Biases That Compromise Infection Prevention and Control 28:00

8h ago28:00

28:00

Cognitive bias is a mental shortcut that influences our thinking and decision-making, leading us to process information in a selective and subjective manner. In some instances it can result in inaccurate or irrational judgments. So why are we talking about this on a dental podcast? Well, if this kind of shortcut thinking happens too often in the de…

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Ep. 598 - Overcoming the Most Common Pain Points of Bonding 33:00

3d ago33:00

33:00

So, there is no doubt, we are practicing in an era where composite and resin technology continue to play a major role in restorative dentistry. And with that, the adhesive layer and our technique in handling the adhesive complex is critical for our restorations to stand the test of time while we do our best to eliminate post-operative sensitivity. …

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Ep. 597 - Assessment is the Key to Unlock Your Periodontal Toolbox 25:00

6d ago25:00

25:00

As individuals, each of us have a unique set of oral health needs. These needs are influenced by a myriad of factors including our age, medical history, dental history, lifestyle, and genetics. And because of this, oral health assessments are pivotal in both diagnosing existing issues and in crafting preventative strategies to maintain long-term or…

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Ep. 596 - Managing Personal Protective Equipment Costs – Without Compromising Safety 25:00

12d ago25:00

25:00

When it comes to buying your dental supplies, everyone is looking to save money. But when you're shopping for PPE, like a dental glove or mask, you have to be extremely cautious about whom you're actually buying from. After all, gloves and masks are considered medical devices. So the question is, do you completely trust your vendor and are you sure…

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Ep. 595 - Local Anesthetic Urgencies and Emergencies 30:00

14d ago30:00

30:00

How do we avoid the side effects and potential emergency situations that can be associated with both local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors? What can we do to minimize the risk and manage the emergency situation? Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who runs a dental clinic in Toronto, Canada, Sleep For Dentistry. He has given over 400 presentations around…

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Ep. 594 - Taking a Seat at the Table: Women's Role in Leadership in Dentistry 30:00

19d ago30:00

30:00

Women have historically been central to the field of dentistry, constituting over 95% of dental assistants, hygienists, and office managers. However, when it comes to women in leadership roles within practices, organized dentistry, and the industry, the percentages don't reflect this same level of representation. In this episode we'll delve into th…

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Ep. 593 - Chairside Denture Reline and Repair - Fast, Easy, and Durable 19:00

21d ago19:00

19:00

Chairside denture relines are one of those few dental procedures that have not really changed very much. Technique is important but as important is using the right materials. So today we'll be talking to Dr. Ian Shuman, a dentist who has been making dentures and doing chairside relines for over 35 years. He will share with us some key tips and tric…

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Ep. 592 - How Your Practice Can Deliver a World-class Customer Experience 17:00

25d ago17:00

17:00

Every day, as a dentist, hygienist, or an assistant, you go to the office and do the best you can to provide top notch patient care. But even though you may be providing the best clinical care, does the patient feel special and are they likely to leave the office thinking, wow, I am so happy I found this dentist. In this episode we'll be talking ab…

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Ep. 591 - Treating Decay Medically: No Drilling, No Anesthesia; Restoring with Silver Diamine Fluoride and GI 28:00

26d ago28:00

28:00

I'm pretty sure that most of you listening to this podcast have heard of Silver Diamine Fluoride. But did you know that combining SDF with the application of glass ionomer can be a long term solution to restoring a badly decayed tooth. And did you know this can be accomplished with no anesthesia and no rotary instrumentation. Sounds far fetched but…

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Ep. 590 - Sedation in Dentistry: How Far Should We Go and How Much Training Do We Need? 17:00

28d ago17:00

17:00

Today we'll take a closer look at the different kinds of sedation that we, as dentists, can offer our patients. What types are available, what are the risks and benefits and how much training do we need to administer sedation to our patients? To answer these questions and more is our guest Dr. Stanley Malamed. Dr Malamed is a world-respected dentis…

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Ep. 589 - What Does OSHA Say About Workplace Violence? 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

Today we'll be talking to Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, who has very important recommendations concerning workplace violence in the dental setting and how this all relates to OSHA's current workplace safety standards. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach, focusing on Infection Prevention and Control, OSHA and HIPAA Compliance, a…

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Ep. 588 - Unlocking New Efficiencies with Same Day Dentistry 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

For those of us who are doing chairside milling we have a lot more choices in materials than we did several years ago. In fact, there is now a CAD CAM block that actually does not require sintering. Why is this significant? Because it shaves off as much as 25 minutes from the in-office manufacturing process. Today we'll be talking to Dr. Jennifer B…

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Ep. 587 - How Motivational Interviewing Transformed My Clinical Practice 26:00

1M ago26:00

26:00

Motivational interviewing: we've all heard this term at some time or another. Is it worth learning about? Does it really work? And the real question is, "Can it help our practice?" According to Michelle Strange and other pundits on the topic, it can do wonders for building trust between you and your patients, improve case acceptance, help you achie…

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Ep. 586 - Adhesive Dentistry Done Right: Virtually Eliminate Post-Op Sensitivity 26:00

1M ago26:00

26:00

I would assume that almost every GP listening to this podcast is practicing some level of esthetic dentistry in their operatory, specifically direct restorative procedures. And we all have our favorite clinical techniques and materials. But the question is, are we doing everything optimally, after all our goal is to get the best bond possible while…

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Ep. 585 - Surviving the Unplanned OSHA Visit 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

In this episode, we'll uncover the untold story of a dentist who faced the unexpected challenge of a surprise OSHA inspection of his newly purchased office. And unfortunately, his office was clearly not in compliance with OSHA regulations. So what is the best way to proceed if something like this happens to you? To help us answer that question and …

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Ep. 584 - Those Pesky White Spots: Now You See Them, Now You Don't 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

We've all seen the white spot lesions on our patients teeth. By any measure, they're not particularly aesthetic and most patients would love them to disappear. So why is it that for a large majority of patients that are actually visiting their dentist regularly, these lesions persist and essentially detract from their smile. The only logical answer…

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Ep. 583 - The Latest Scoop on the Direct Pulp Cap 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, we'll hear from our host and endodontist, Dr. Phil Klein. He'll take a deep dive into direct pulp cap procedures. He discusses the goals and techniques of DPC procedures from the perspective of maintaining the vitality of the tooth by facilitating the repair of the pulpal tissue that is in direct contact with the exposure. Dr. Klei…

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Ep. 582 - The Role of Therapeutics in Remineralization: Winning the Battle Against Tooth Decay 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

Remineralization of teeth is a natural process through which essential minerals, such as calcium and phosphate, are deposited back into the enamel, effectively reversing early stages of tooth decay. What can we do as hygienists and dentists to augment this natural process? According to our expert speaker, Dr. Brian Novy, it is a multifactorial appr…

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Ep. 581 - The Road to Practice Ownership: Financing Your Dental Dream 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

If you're a young dentist you probably have a lot of debt. No doubt, college and dental school cost a fortune these days. But if you have dreams of owning and operating your own practice, that debt shouldn't hold you back. At least that's what our guest Dr. Todd Snyder says. Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, …

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Ep. 580 - Treating Patients with Developmental Disabilities: A Win-Win for Patient and Practice 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

Dental practices that open their doors to patients with developmental disabilities not only are rewarded with immense fulfillment in their work, but also a rapid expansion of their patient base through the powerful network of word-of-mouth marketing. They end up treating the entire family of the patient with the disability as well as their friends,…

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Ep. 579 - The Dental Entrepreneur: Balancing Risk and Reward 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

Embracing change opens up new opportunities for innovation, learning, and professional development. With advancements in technology and the smart use of digital marketing, dentists today have more tools to leverage than ever before. And this, according to our speaker, is a great reason to become your own boss, take control of your life and start an…

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Ep. 578 - Zirconia Cementation: Steps to Simplify Delivery 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

What's the best way to deliver a zirconia crown quickly. In this episode we'll take a closer look at the nuances of cementing, adhesion, and zirconia primers. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusio…

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Ep. 577 - Your Private Practice Is NOT A Job: Why You Should Treat It as a Long-Term Business Investment 19:00

3M ago19:00

19:00

If you own a dental practice you are an investor in your business. But many of us look at what we do in the office as a job. In this episode we'll dive deeper into this mindset and see why this can effect our career satisfaction and financial success. Our guest is Eric Miller. Eric has been in the financial planning industry for over 20 years. He i…

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Ep. 576 - Dealing with All the Usual Suspects: Blood, Saliva, Large Muscular Tongues and the Gag Reflex 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

We'll be addressing a wide range of patients that have lots of saliva, an infinite source of blood, all stored in their gingiva, a gag reflex that's activated as soon as you tell them what you're about to do, and tongues that are more muscular and stronger than my biceps. So lets get started with a dentist that thinks out of the box and is always l…

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Ep. 575 - Path to the Apex: Minimally Invasive or Straight Line Access? 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

Regarding endo access, on one side, the belief is that the priority is to be minimally invasive. The other notion centers around getting straight line access to at least the midpoint of all the roots in the tooth, which means, if we have to remove additional tooth structure to achieve this, so be it. So which one is it? Or is it both? Let's begin o…

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Ep. 574 - Defend & Protect: Mastering Oral Cancer Prevention Protocol 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

Oral cancer is a serious and often deadly condition that affects thousands of people every year. And although we know that early detection is the most important factor in achieving a successful outcome, many dental professionals may not be screening patients as regularly as they should and taking biopsies appropriately. Today, we'll explore why the…

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Ep. 573 - OSHA Inspection Gone Bad: Don't Let This Happen to You! 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

With no notice at all, an OSHA inspector shows up at your door and says that he's there to do a full inspection of your office and your records. In this episode we'll hear the story about an inspection that went bad and how something like this could really disrupt your practice. Our guest, Dr. Karson Carpenter, will tell us the best way to avoid ni…

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Ep. 572 - Achieving Indirect Restorative Excellence: A Discussion with Dr. Matt Nejad 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

Today we'll be talking to Dr. Matt Nejad about utilizing digital dentistry to achieve indirect restorative excellence, which includes restoring the tooth in the most conservative and biomimetic way. And at the same time, we can make the restorative process enjoyable for the dentist and efficient and profitable for the practice. Our guest, Dr. Matt …

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Ep. 571 - Finding The Right Exit Strategy: Striking A Personal Balance Between Financial & Emotional Readiness 14:00

3M ago14:00

14:00

You can be at any stage of your career and decide to sell your practice. Things come up. Things change. So what should you be thinking about before you make that huge decision to sell? Our guest, Eric Miller, will try to put things into perspective when it comes to exiting your practice. Eric has been in the financial planning industry for over 20 …

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Ep. 570 - Buying & Selling a Practice: Building Trust Along the Way 24:00

3M ago24:00

24:00

Dr. Lauren Rainey, a general dentist, will be sharing her experiences during her seven year period of practice ownership. She says that there were definitely things that happened during that time that were somewhat anticipated, but as it turned out, many more events occurred that were simply unexpected. She certainly has a very interesting story to…

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Ep. 569 - Zirconia Crowns vs Lithium Disilicate Crowns: Clinical Applications and Delivery Methods 16:00

3M ago16:00

16:00

When it comes to choosing the right material for your veneer or crown it can get a little tricky. Lately, it's been a contest between zirconia and lithium disilicate. There are definite clinical indications for each. And the other question is do we bond or use traditional cements. To give his perspective on all this is our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder.…

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Ep. 568 - Basic Surgical Implant Placement for the GP 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

According to the ADA, nearly 5 million implants are placed each year in the US... and many of these procedures are performed by general dentists. So in this episode, we'll be focusing on basic surgical implant placement for the GP. Our guest is Dr. Isaac Tawil. Dr Tawil received his Diplomate from the International Academy of Dental Implantology. H…

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Ep. 567 - Building Efficiency in Your Practice: It's More Than Just Speed! 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

As dentists we are not only healthcare providers, many of us are business owners. So we know that in order to succeed we need to be efficient. And there are certainly many ways we can improve our efficiency in our practice, and we'll be talking about some of those ways in this episode. Our guest is Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein, an esthetic and restorati…

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Ep. 566 - Periodontist Talks about Implants, Lasers and Treatment Planning with the Oral-Systemic Link in Mind 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

Today we'll be talking to a periodontist about a variety of timely topics that general dentists should be aware of. We'll address over-torqueing the implant, peri-implantitis, the use of lasers in perio therapy and the importance of understanding the oral-systemic link when it comes to treatment planning and prognosis. Our guest is Dr. Steven Milma…

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Ep. 565 - Beyond Private Practice: Exploring Public Health Dentistry Careers 19:00

4M ago19:00

19:00

Working as a dentist in a community health clinic is not for everyone, but Dr Khushbu Shah really loves it. In fact, after 10 years, she enjoys it so much she convinced her husband to leave private practice and work in a community health center in Chicago Illinois. To give us some insight into what it's like to be a dentist in a community health ce…

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Ep. 564 - Opening the VDO is Simple and Fast: Gives You Prosthetic Convenience and is Good For Your Patients! 17:00

4M ago17:00

17:00

We've all seen patients with a worn dentition with loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. Is this a big deal? Well, it can cause TMJ issues and even sleep issues. And when it comes to preparing a single crown, we're often challenged with little occlusal clearance. So what is the simplest and best way to open up the VDO prior to doing your restora…

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Ep. 563 - Ceramic Veneers: Steps to Simplify Delivery 14:00

4M ago14:00

14:00

Many of us rely on ceramic materials for our indirect restorations. And with today's choices, we need to be aware of how we handle these materials before cementation. We also need to understand the differences between ceramic and zirconia and how we prepare these materials prior to cementation. To tell us all about it and share some invaluable clin…

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Ep. 562 - The Infection Control Coordinator's Impact on Dental Practices 22:00

4M ago22:00

22:00

Why is it so important to have a designated ICC in your practice? Why can't your assistant handle all the infection control protocol? Or can they? This episode will clarify some of the confusion on this topic and really nail down why an ICC can be a game-changer for your practice. Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dent hygienist with a ma…

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Ep. 561 - Navigating the Maze of Dental Ceramics and Cements 25:00

4M ago25:00

25:00

In this episode, we'll explore the characteristics of various ceramic materials, delve into the nuances of different dental cements, and discuss best practices for achieving reliable adhesion, empowering you to make confident decisions in your daily practice. Our guest is Dr. Effie Habsha, a Prosthodontist practicing in Toronto Canada. She is an ad…

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Ep. 560 - 3D Printing: The Future is Now...Sort Of 22:00

4M ago22:00

22:00

Why has the popularity of 3D printing growing so quickly among US denitst? How does 3D printing differ from milling? Is 3D printing going to replace milling as a way to produce in-office restorations? What do you look for when buying a 3D printing system? To help us answer these questions and more is our guest Dr. Anthony Mennito. He has been invol…

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Ep. 559 - Unlocking Adhesive Excellence in Zirconia Bonding 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

Most of us have started using zirconia as a material for our indirect restorations. We either mill it chairside or send it out to the lab to be fabricated. Either way we need to make sure that our technique is perfect when delivering it to the tooth, especially if we are working with a non-retentive prep. If we need to rely on adhesion, we have to …

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Ep. 558 - Unleashing the Team’s Impact on Practice Success 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

The dental practice, today, is more complex than ever before. Each and every day, from the time a dental office opens its door, every facet of the business needs to run seamlessly. To be successful at it, the office must be super organized, have a team that works well together with really good systems in place. Our guest today, an expert in creatin…

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Ep. 557 - Full Arch Implant Therapy 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

Immediate placement and loading of dental implants with full-arch fixed implant-supported prostheses has proven to be a successful treatment modality. In fact, it's becoming a standard treatment approach that provides an incredible service to patients by streamlining the transition from a terminal dentition to a fixed prosthesis. One of the big ben…

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Ep. 556 - The Periodontal War: How Not to Lose 14:00

5M ago14:00

14:00

There's a Perio war going on between the host and the invading bacteria. Can the host ever win? Our guest, Dr. Steven Milman, a periodontist will help us answer this question. Dr. Milman received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Cent…

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Ep. 555 - Get Ahead of the Misery: Injury Prevention Strategies from a Dental Hygienist Body-Builder 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

Poor ergonomics leads to injuries that can shorten your career. As dentists, we know the significance of prevention and this absolutely applies to maintaining a fit and pain-free body. So the idea is to get ahead of all this misery, so how do we do that? To answer this question we are happy to have as our guest, Katrina Klein. Katrina is a RDH for …

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Ep. 554 - Oral Cancer and Head and Neck Evaluations: The Role of the Dental Practice and Getting Paid Through Medical Insurance 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

Dentists are on the front lines when it comes to spotting signs of oral cancer and other abnormalities in the head and neck region. Yet, despite its importance, oral cancer screening is often overlooked during routine dental visits. Not only are these screenings vital for patient health, but they also present an opportunity for dental practices to …

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Ep. 553 - The Latest on Materials and Bonding Protocols for Indirect Dentistry 22:00

5M ago22:00

22:00

So there are quite a few materials to choose from these days when it comes to our indirect restorations. Today we'll be talking about the popular ones and we'll also be discussing how we get them to stay on the tooth, meaning, do we go adhesive or cohesive and what are some of the materials we should be considering. To tell us all about is our gues…

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Ep. 552 - In-Office Milling: How to Transition to Single-Visit Dentistry 22:00

5M ago22:00

22:00

In-office mills allow dental practices to offer crowns in a single visit. Are all systems alike? Do we incorporate a closed system or an open system? What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? To help us better understand all of this and make the right decisions in our digital dentistry journey is our guest, Dr Anthony Mennito. He has been …

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Ep. 551 - It's the Year of 3D Printing: Enjoy the Convenience and Profitability 21:00

5M ago21:00

21:00

Do we really need a 3D Printer in our practice? Is it worth the money and time to learn how to use it? Or is this just another gadget that my rep is trying to sell me? Or is there something much bigger that I'm missing? Let's talk to someone who has gone through all the decision making on this and can speak first hand. Our guest is Dr. Susan McMaho…

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Ep. 550 - Get Paid for What You Do! 22:00

6M ago22:00

22:00

You are in the tough position of pushing for the collections from the patient, or adjusting the balance down as a professional courtesy “write-off," leaving you with a lot less money. So what went wrong to put your office in this position in the first place? To help answer that question and address how to keep dental insurance money coming in seaml…

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