The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

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 degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He was a researcher in periodontal microbiology and was a full time periodontist in his private practice in Round Rock and Austin, Texas for 36 years. Thanks to our episode sponsors: DENTALEZ - https://www.dentalez.com/ J. Morita - https://www.morita.com/usa/

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, is our guest Dr. Khushbu Shah.

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 about it is our guest Dr. Stephanie Vondrak. Dr. Vondrak owns and operates a private practice in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She has pursued over 600 hours of post-doctorate education in TMD, occlusion, orthodontics, and sleep apnea including the Pankey Institute, the Schuster Center, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Thanks to our episode sponsors: 3M - https://www.3m.com/clarity-aligners-flex/ BISCO - https://www.bisco.com/

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 Snyder. Dr Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusional: Winning the Weekly War of Dentistry. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.

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. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information including Michelle's ICC guidebook at https://www.levelupip.com/. Thanks to our episode sponsors: VOCO America - https://www.voco.dental/us/ Philips Oral Healthcare - https://www.philipsoralhealthcare.com/

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 Department of Dentistry, at the University of Rochester and an associate in dentistry at the University of Toronto.

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 dental practice for almost 20 years. He is in private practice in SC and is an adjunct faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Mennito also is part of an excellent in-person CE program in Charleston SC. You can find more info on that at imprescourses.com. Thanks to our episode sponsors: Ivoclar - https://www.ivoclar.com/ NSK America - https://www.nskdental.com/

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 zirconia to tooth structure. To tell us all about it is our guest Dr. Alex Vasserman. Dr Vasserman is a respected clinician running his own practice on the Upper East side of Manhattan.

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 creating the model dental office, is Ella Mullokandova. She has over 16 years of experience as a dental hygienist and is co-founder of Converge Dental. Thanks to our episode sponsors: COLTENE - https://www.coltene.dental/viva-hyflex/ Shining 3D- https://www.shining3ddental.com/

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 benefits with this approach is eliminating the need for an interim removable denture and reducing overall treatment time. However, full arch dental implant therapy does present some challenges. To tell us more about this is Dr. Isaac Tawil. Dr. Tawil received his Diplomate from the International Academy of Dental Implantology and is the founder of Advanced Implant Education. He is a graduate of NYU Dental School and practices in Brooklyn NY. Thanks to our episode sponsors: J. Morita - https://www.morita.com/usa/ DENTALEZ - https://www.dentalez.com/