The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

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Stay informed on the latest dental topics, innovations, procedures and insights with Viva Learning's podcast, The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show. Listen and learn from expert dental clinicians and key opinion leaders. The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show covers a broad range of dental topics and specialties. Listen to episodes that apply to your practice or branch out and discover new interests.

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Ep. 568 - Basic Surgical Implant Placement for the GP

May 30 2024 28 mins  
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. He is a graduate of NYU Dental Scho

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

May 28 2024 27 mins  
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 restorative dentist in New York City. He is

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

May 22 2024 20 mins  
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 Milman. Dr. Milman received his dental

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

May 20 2024 19 mins  
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 center and how fulfilling it can be,

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

May 15 2024 17 mins  
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 restorative dentistry? To tell us all abo

Ep. 563 - Ceramic Veneers: Steps to Simplify Delivery

May 13 2024 14 mins  
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 clinical tips is our guest Dr. Todd Sn

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

May 08 2024 22 mins  
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 masters in Dental hygiene education.

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

May 07 2024 25 mins  
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 adjunct Assistant Professor at the D

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

May 01 2024 22 mins  
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 involved with digital workflow in the d

Ep. 559 - Unlocking Adhesive Excellence in Zirconia Bonding

Apr 29 2024 18 mins  
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 understand the nuances of bonding