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. 626 - Tips and Tricks for Treating TMJ

Dec 11 2024 25 mins  
According to our guest, Dr Stephanie Vondrak, if you want to make sure your restorative work is going to last, you need to know about the entire occlusal system, and that includes the TMJ. So Dr. Vondrak sought out CE courses taught by TMJ experts which have given her not only the ability to understand and diagnose TMJ disorders, but to actually treat them. She starts with protecti

Ep. 624 - Oral HPV Testing: A New Dental Approach to an Old Problem

Dec 09 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, we'll be talking about a new dental approach to an old problem, and that's Oral Human papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV. Why is this virus so dangerous and how can we as dental professionals help save lives by screening for this insidious virus? To answer these questions and more, is our guest, Dr Mohammad Kamal. Dr Kamal completed his Pathology training

Ep. 623 - Emergency Action Planning for Violent Incidents in Dental Facilities

Dec 04 2024 20 mins  
As dental professionals and practice owners we have a lot to think about and manage in order to keep everything running smoothly at the office. But there is one thing that is probably not top of mind... and that's workplace violence. The odds of a violent incident unfolding in our practice is relatively low. But if it happens, the question is, are you prepared? So we invited Mary G

Ep. 622 - Composite Restorative Designed to Fight Recurrent Decay and Post-Op Sensitivity

Dec 01 2024 23 mins  
To help manage post-op sensitivity and recurrent decay in composite restorative dentistry, we do have options in our selection of composite resin materials. Is your composite material bioactive? Does it actively participate in the oral ecosystem, helping to reduce post-op sensitivity and acid producing microbes at the tooth-composite interface? To tell us more about it is our guest

Ep. 621 - 3D Facial Scanners, 3D Printers, AI and How to Transition Into a Digital Practice

Nov 27 2024 17 mins  
Today we'll be discussing how 3D facial scanning and 3D printing can offer the clinician tremendous advantages to aid in the diagnosis, design, and fabrication of full-arch dentistry. We will also discuss how to best transition your practice into the world of digital dentistry. No question, prices have come down and according to our guest today a dentist can now equip an office wit

Ep. 620 - Establish VDO in Less Than Half the Time in Full Arch Implant Cases Using a Novel Scan Body with Bite Screws

Nov 25 2024 22 mins  
We all know that full arch implant cases can be difficult. More specifically the bite registration can be difficult to establish because we don't have reference of teeth to set the vertical dimension of occlusion. Is there any digital method to solve this problem? Well, there is! Dr. Philippe Nuytens, a well-respected prosthodontist, will explain how a simple idea crossed his mind

Ep. 619 - From Scan to Smile: Full Arch Rehab in the Digital Era

Nov 20 2024 26 mins  
Today we'll be talking to a dentist who knows a lot about full arch rehabilitation. He's here to share some of his tips and tricks. He's a young ambitious dentist who has taken full advantage of digital technology which has brought him predictable success with his full arch rehab cases. His practice is fully digital and he absolutely loves practicing in this fast evolving digital r

Ep. 618 - Delivering Zirconia Crowns: A Clinical Discussion with Dr. Marty Jablow

Nov 18 2024 28 mins  
Today we'll be taking a clinical journey through the delivery of a zirconia crown. We'll talk about the scan, marking our margins, working with the lab, choosing the right kind of zirconia and the tools and techniques for seating, adjusting and polishing our zirconia crown. Our guest is Dr. Marty Jablow, known as America's Dental Technology Coach.

Ep. 617 - Lessons Learned from a 30-Year Career in Aesthetic Dentistry

Nov 13 2024 35 mins  
One of the most valuable steps a new dentist can take is finding a mentor—someone who’s been in the field for 25 years or more and has learned through experience, including their own mistakes. A mentor offers the chance to see what lies ahead, helping you avoid getting caught up in the moment and make well-thought-out decisions about the kind of practice you want to build and t

Ep. 616 - Stop Giving CT's Away and Bill to Medical Insurance!

Nov 11 2024 24 mins  
In today's episode, we're exploring a common challenge faced by dental practices: the limitations imposed by dental insurance on billing frequency for CT scans. But what if there's a solution lying in plain sight? What if dentists, as medical specialists, could leverage a different avenue to bill for these essential scans, not only unlocking a significant financial opportunity but