Dentists, Implants And Worms

Dr. Erin Elliott was born and raised in Southern California. She played soccer at Houghton College, a small Christian college in Western New York. She attended dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she graduated in the top 5 of her class. Dr. Elliott is committed to attending continuing education classes and is active in the local and state dental organizations and societies. She has a special interest in screening and treating snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, she has authored several articles in national dental journals and lectures extensively. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and is now serving as their president." Dr. Elliott spends her free time with her stay-at-home husband, Tom, who is an active Ironman competitor, and her two sons. She also enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, traveling, playing soccer, re

We felt the need to kick back, relax and have an hour long BS-session with our good friend Randy Houska.  Enjoy, friends! It's always a great time when Randy Houska pays us a visit!

Justin and Gabe blow off some steam at the end of a long day by sitting down and chatting with Steve O'Neil of Planmeca.  All three went into the podcast with low expectations but came out an hour later with a content-heavy episode— surprise!  Planmeca is a global leader in many fields of health care technology, with products distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. Our product range covers digital dental units, world-class 2D and 3D imaging devices, and comprehensive CAD/CAM and software solutions. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we are the largest privately held company in the field of dental equipment and the parent company of Planmeca Group. The Group's turnover in 2016 was MEUR 730, employing nearly 2,700 people worldwide. For more information about Planmeca, visit their website at http://www.planmeca.com

Mark Costes of The Dentalpreneur Podcast decided to give us a call and interview us for his podcast.  So, we figured... why not use his material for our podcast too?!  Kind of nice to be interviewed for a change of pace.  Thanks, Mark! Also, be sure to get your tickets for The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit which is happening on January 26 and 27, 2018! www.voicesofdentistry.com From Mark's podcast: The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let's face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession... but you don't have to be an island anymore. It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there. For a whole host of free practice building tips and resources, visit our website at TrueDentalSuccess.com

We had a chance to sit down with Steven Mautner, DDS (http://sgmdds.com) on our latest episode. Steven G. Mautner, D.D.S. established his practice in Margate, Florida in August of 1991. Prior to this, he practiced for three years in New York City with his father, Irwin Mautner, DDS. He attended undergraduate school at New York University (graduating with a B.A. in 1983) and dental school at New York University (graduating in 1987). Dr. Mautner practices all phases of general dentistry with an emphasis on restorative dentistry including the placement and restoration of dental implants. He is aided in this by Thomas Spiegel, D.D.S. a periodontist who has been practicing with him since 1996. Dr. Mautner's practice philosophy is to provide high quality dentistry at the most affordable fees. To achieve this, he participates in all insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage Plans, PPO's, HMO's ,discount plans and a number of retiree insurance plans, most notably those from various New York City unions. For those

Shon Anderson, of B9 Creations, and Dr. Ulrich Koops stopped by Studio 1-A on Halloween to record a podcast all about 3D printers and some chemistry. Dr. Ulrich Koops works for Kulzer (http://www.kulzer.com) Mitsui Chemicals Group which is located in Hanau, Germany. He happened to be visiting Shon in Rapid City and decided to stop by for an old fashioned before heading home to Germany. We're glad they both came by to hang out for a bit!

BirdEye General Manager, Leonard Tau, sits down with Justin to talk about not only what BirdEye's services can do for your practice but also how important it is to actively manage and analyze your online reputation— both for your practice, business ventures and yourself. About BirdEye: BirdEye closes the loop on customer experience and business reputation. Customer feedback is monitored in real-time across review sites, social media, customer surveys Customer issues are fixed in real-time, transforming poor experiences into great ones Natural language processing runs on all feedback to provide business insights and competitor analysis Root causes of negative sentiment are revealed, allowing large-scale improvements Customer experiences are propelled through referrals and reviews SEO is boosted by relevant review content and rich snippets SEM conversion rates are accelerated with Google seller ratings BirdEye turns customer feedback into the next-generation marketing engine. Customer experience d

Justin recently had a chance to sit down with Matt McCallum, Senior Director of Recruiting at Affordable Dentures and Implants.  Halfway through their interview, fellow Affordable Dentures and Implants practice owner, Tiana Hall, joined in on the fun.  Check out more information about Affordable Dentures and Implants by visiting their website at http://www.affordabledentures.com

Justin and Gabe are joined in Scottsdale, Arizona by Joseph Blalock who had just completed the Implant Pathway Dental Implant Continuum— concluding with Session 4: Live Surgery.   Joe Blalock grew up on his family’s beef cattle farm in Crossville, TN with his three younger sisters. He always knew that he wanted to purse a career in medicine, but it wasn’t until college that dentistry became his passion.   Joe attended college at Tennessee Tech University graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Biology. In 2013 he was accepted into dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Joe graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in May 2017.    He has been married to his lovely wife, Kayla, since 2014. They are now living back in their home town of Crossville, TN where they recently purchased their first home together. On the weekends you will find Joe either spending time with his friends and family, watching college footb

Justin and Gabe are joined in Scottsdale, Arizona by Joseph Blalock who had just completed the Implant Pathway Dental Implant Continuum— concluding with Session 4: Live Surgery.   Joe Blalock grew up on his family’s beef cattle farm in Crossville, TN with his three younger sisters. He always knew that he wanted to purse a career in medicine, but it wasn’t until college that dentistry became his passion.   Joe attended college at Tennessee Tech University graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Biology. In 2013 he was accepted into dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Joe graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in May 2017.    He has been married to his lovely wife, Kayla, since 2014. They are now living back in their home town of Crossville, TN where they recently purchased their first home together. On the weekends you will find Joe either spending time with his friends and family, watching college footb

For Dr. Kate Gross, her father’s influence and mentorship guided her career choice. “Growing up in a ‘dental family’ I watched the relationships that my dad built with his patients and his patients’ families. I liked how he made a difference in their lives and their confidence levels.” Dr. Kate loves the challenge of general dentistry and the gratification of beautifying patients’ smiles. “There’s never a dull day in the dental office. Each patient and each tooth is different, and I love how dentistry pushes me to use my brain in unique ways to problem solve each day.” One of the best parts of being a dentist is winning over kids and scared patients. She takes the task of being an advocate and trusted healthcare provider very seriously. “Going to the dentist should be an enjoyable, if not FUN, experience. I take it very seriously to make all of our patients’ first (and subsequent) appointments go smoothly, and the development of our relationship is a high priority to me. Being a trusted advocate for a patient

This special edition of Dentists, Implants and Worms focuses on The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit which will be happening in Scottsdale, AZ on January 26 and 27, 2018.  We wanted to provide our listeners with a special roundtable discussion of the event featuring all of the masterminds behind the scenes— Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb of the Dental Hacks, Mark Costes of The Dentalpreneur Podcast and Justin Moody of Dentists, Implants and Worms. Check out The Voices of Dentistry's website for more information on how to register and secure your spot at the Podcast Summit at http://www.voicesofdentistry.com

Randy Houska, from our previous episode #35, finally joined us in the Black Hills for some post-Sturgis shenanigans and troublemaking.  Turns out, an epic podcast was in-store.  I'd give you more show notes here, but unfortunately, things kind of went off the rails on this one! Suddenly... an unexpected guest arrives!  Roger Plooster is Justin Moody's mentor, friend and educator from his days learning the ropes of the dental world in Western Nebraska. Also, please note that we had about 8 shots of Fireball all lined up for us to take in the studio... Roger Plooster opens the door,  grabs one, shoots it, grabs another shoots it, and then looks around and asks if we have anything stronger.  Between Roger and Pasty, a full bottle of Jameson met its demise.

Randy Houska, from our previous episode #35, finally joined us in the Black Hills for some post-Sturgis shenanigans and troublemaking.  Turns out, an epic podcast was in-store.  I'd give you more show notes here, but unfortunately, things kind of went off the rails on this one!

Here's the second part of Justin's interview with three dentists from down under at the ICOI World Conference. Justin got a chance to sit down with Dr. John Giblin from Sydney, Australia, Dr. Michael Tsang from Sydney, Australia and Dr. Tommy McLain from Sunset Coast, Australia— you’ll soon find out why Justin now says, “If you’re thinking about challenging an Australian to a drinking contest— don’t. You’ll be glad you didn’t.”

On our latest episode, Justin interviews three dentists from down under at the ICOI World Conference. Justin got a chance to sit down with Dr. John Giblin from Sydney, Australia, Dr. Michael Tsang from Sydney, Australia and Dr. Tommy McLain from Sunset Coast, Australia— you’ll soon find out why Justin now says, “If you’re thinking about challenging an Australian to a drinking contest— don’t. You’ll be glad you didn’t.” Take a listen to Part One and stay tuned for the second part this Friday!

Another podcast from the ICOI World Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  Justin had a chance to sit down with the inventor of Fulcrum Implant Systems— http://fulcrumimplant.com/ Says Dr. Shah, “A dentist is a lifetime professional commitment. Part artist, part architect, part entrepreneur, part physicist, part surgeon, part businessman, part therapist, and part community friend.” Dr. Kianor Shah is a 37-year-old practicing Dentist and an Entrepreneur from Southern California. As a traveling healthcare provider, Dr. Shah has practiced in more than 300 offices. As a businessman, Dr. Shah has built numerous co-brand, private label, and Peer-to-Peer partnerships in the Healthcare Industry. Dr. Shah is a seasoned educator in clinical topics of Head and Neck Anatomy, Biophysics, Surgical Extractions, and Oral Implantology. Dr. Shah addresses domestic and international financial executives annually with Healthcare Industry forecasts and advises Financial Technology companies. Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate st

Justin recently spoke at the ICOI World Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada and had the chance to interview some very inspirational doctors.  The first doctor he interviewed is Ady Palti, DDS from Baden-Baden, Germany. From Dr. Palti: "Dental implantology is my passion. I have dedicated over 30 years of my time and energy to this specialist field of dentistry. As one of the pioneers in Germany, I have collaborated significantly on the optimization of this discipline and acquired around 20 patents for materials and medical technologies. Training of the next generation of dentists and the transfer of knowledge are among my most important areas of activity alongside my practical work as an implant specialist and dental surgeon. In addition to teaching at leading American Universities, I also devote time to the continuing education of up-and-coming dentists on a national and international scale. I am also an active member of the Board of the German Society for Oral Implantology (DGOI) and the International Congre

We had an opportunity to hang out with someone who specializes in dentures— Dr. Ryan McCall, one of the coolest dentists out there! We got a chance to talk dentures, patient selection, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and also dove into how much of an Instagram celebrity Dr. Ryan McCall is. Check his website out at http://www.mccalldentures.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram @mccall_dentures Dr. Ryan D. McCall was born and raised in Illinois. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry. He attained his dental degree in 2007 from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. After years of experience in Durango and Fort Collins, CO, Dr. McCall has now come full circle and has returned to Indiana to run McCall Dentures. In addition to refining his skills through continuing education classes each year, Dr. McCall is also a contributing member in several online forums where he participates in discussions concerning the world of dentistry with his colleagues.

There's nothing quite like capping off a long day of dropping screws with a couple of shots of cold Fireball.  Luis Filipe Mariusso, DMD (one of the many Kentucky boys involved in the Life and Dentistry Podcast), recently joined Dr. Justin Moody at the BrighterWay Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ for three days of live surgeries through Implant Pathway. Dr. Mariusso summed up his experience on social media: "3 days, 40 implants, 4 sinus augmentations. 235 total implants placed by our group. Countless veterans and underserved patients treated this weekend. I met a great group of doctors and new mentors. Incredible program."  In this episode, Dr. Mariusso reflects on his weekend with Implant Pathway.