Dentists, Implants And Worms

We were fortunate enough to have a fellow podcaster on the show for the first time on our latest episode.  Michelle Strange, RDH of A Tale of Two Hygienists podcast joined us for a discussion on her podcast workflow, the state of hygiene and, in general, the rest of her story and how she came to be a hygienist.  It's a good content episode, so thank you Michelle, for keeping us focused on the content at hand!  Give their podcast a listen too— after you listen to ours! A Tale of Two Hygienists with Andrew Johnston, RDH and Michelle Strange, RDH.  This is the BEST dental hygiene podcast out there! You will get up to date information with some real life application. Michelle and Andrew are exactly where you are, hygienists looking to get better! We may not be experts, but we will do our best to get them on the show! Please rate and review us on iTunes and enjoy the show!

Dr. Lee Ann Brady lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband Kelly and three children Sarah, Jenna and Kyle. She owns Desert Sun Smiles Dental Care, a private restorative practice in Glendale, Arizona. Outside of her private practice, Dr. Brady is the Director of Education for Clinical Mastery, a series of hands-on education programs focused on occlusion and restorative dentistry. She is the founder and lead curator of Restorative Nation, a supportive learning community for dentists. In 2010 she was recognized by Dental Products Report as one of the “Top 25 Women Dentists in the U.S.” in the category of dental educators. In 2005 she joined the non-profit Pankey Institute as their first female resident faculty member. Within a year she was promoted to Clinical Director and held this position until November of 2008. In 2008 she was asked to join Dr. Frank Spear in the formation of Spear Education and the expansion of his curriculum. As the Executive VP of Clinical Education at Spear Education, she managed the d

On our latest episode, Justin and Gabe have a chat with Vincent Cardillo of Dental Management Innovations.  They discuss stages of the stages of grown of a business, operations, metrics, business models back office infrastructure and much more.  Visit Vincent's website at http://www.dmidental.com

We were lucky enough to have a couple of lovely ladies join us in Studio 1-A for the latest episode which centers around the discussion of drama in the dental office.  Our favorite guest and Queen of The Worms, Erin Elliott, DDS and her Dental Sleep Medicine Coordinator, Brianne Bove joined us in-studio from Post Falls, Idaho. It's always a pleasure to have you both in Rapid City, whether it be for training, podcasting or just visiting!  Cheers! 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 extensivel

Ignite Your Dental Assistants!  Metaphorically, of course... don't actually set them on fire.  We have an Advocate for Today's Dental Assistants on the latest podcast.  Check out what Kevin Henry of IgniteDA (http://www.kevinspeaksdental.com) has to say about utilizing your dental assistants and making sure they are as invested in your business as you are.  It's not surprise the dentist is the top earning employee in any practice— but where do the dental assistants fall?  It's a question you'll be asking yourself while listening to the latest episode with Kevin Henry. Cheers!

Dr. Lipscomb is a native of Richmond Virginia, and loves practicing in his home town.  A graduate of VCU,  Dr. Lipscomb provides a hometown environment.  He has also completed over 1000 hours of continuing dental education, and can provide extended services such as orthodontics, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry.   Away from the office, Dr. Lipscomb is a father of two exciting children and loves spending time with his wife, Missy.  Dr. Lipscomb is also co-host of The Dental Hacks with Dr. Alan Mead.  Check them out at http://www.dentalhacks.com

Justin recently sat down with Carrie Brown Ibbetson, an oral health coach, while he was in Orange County, California, finishing up Session 3 of his Implant Pathway continuum.

Justin catches up with Mike Freimuth, Philip Gordon and Nick Dovey after a busy weekend of dental implant training in Orange County, California.  Philip and Nick had recently completed Session 3 of Dr. Moody's and Dr. Freimuth's Implant Pathway, which they then discuss their experience in detail. Learn more about Implant Pathway by visiting http://www.implantpathway.com

Believe it or not, folks... Dentists, Implants and Worms have made it to Episode 100!  In celebration of our huge milestone episode, we decided to try out something different by featuring some of our closest friends and supporters on the show.  In short, it didn't go well due to technical difficulties— mainly because the three of us are Skype newbies. (Yeah, we'll work on that.) Regardless of the "shit show" when it came to Skype, we managed to make the best of it by briefly connecting with our biggest fans: Mike Freimuth, DDS; The Dental Hacks Podcast (Alan Mead, DDS and Jason Lipscomb, DDS); Erin Elliott, DDS; Lisa Moler; The Life and Dentistry Podcast; Danny Domingue, DDS. Perhaps, even more notably, The Worm himself— John Landers, DDS— decided to grace us with his presence. I promise you there IS some dental content discussed around the 1 hour 20 minute mark (thank you Dr. Domingue).  All in all though, it was a greatly entertaining podcast and I truly mean it when I say that I've never had so much fun ta

A ghost from the world of dentistry's past walked through the doors of the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit and we were lucky enough (and honored) to sit him down for a tell-all interview.  Ryan Swain is the founder and former CEO of Six Month Smiles.  He has not been in the world of dentistry for at least the last four years and has in the process become somewhat missing in action.  Suddenly he showed up for the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit and we just had to hear his story and see what he's up to. Ryan speaks about his history with Six Month Smiles and also goes into the gut-wrenching divorce that has forced him to audit his life and his priorities.  He has a simple warning for all dentists, businessmen, businesswomen— people who work hard and are extremely driven by nature— "slow your ass down and learn to say no sometimes."  This is a piece of honest advice that all dentists, businessmen and women should take to heart. To find a balance on this hamster wheel of life— that is truly the key to findi

At the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit, we had the chance meet a group of really enthusiastic dentists who have recently decided to get into the dental podcast world.  Life and Dentistry is the dental podcast where real people, real stories, and real life come together.  It's a brand new podcast hosted by Matthew Whitson, John Wesley, Joseph Blalock and Cole Hackett.  Thanks, guys for the great podcast and we are so looking forward to seeing where your new podcast takes you! Check out their podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-and-dentistry-podcast/id1211941390?mt=2

Back again from the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit in Nashville, TN as Gabe and Justin interview Jonathan VanHorn, CPA/ABV, the Chief of Accounting, Tax, and Coaching at DentistMetrics, about the financial side of dental practice management. Jonathan shares his thoughts and advice on starting a dental practice, financial mistakes, loans, interest, and taxes. To learn more about Jonathan VanHorn’s company DentistMetrics, visit: http://dentistmetrics.com/ Listen to Jonathan VanHorn’s podcast “Start Your Dental Practice here: http://dentistmetrics.com/category/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/

Dr. Nicholas is a Maryland area dentist who is part of a tradition of dental comfort and care. Dr. Nicholas, a 1987 graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, has dedicated his professional career to providing you with the best that dentistry has to offer. He continually educates himself and his staff on the latest techniques and advances to provide advanced, antiseptic, comfortable and personalized dental care for you and your family. Dr. Nicholas has completed courses in cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, periodontal (gum) therapy and infection control. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Bradley F. Bale, MD Bradley F. Bale, MD co-founded the Bale/Doneen Method and the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center. He is a principal instructor in the Bale/Doneen Method, training other medical providers across the country. He has a private clinical practice in Nashville, Tennessee. He also serves as the medical director of the Heart Health Program for Grace Clinic in Lubbock, Texas. Thomas Larkin, DDS Dr Larkin is a native of Omaha Nebraska and a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry. In October of his senior year, Dr Larkin leased a space, designed an office and obtained a construction and equipment loan. On subsequent weekends, he and his roommates remodeled the space. Shortly before graduation he received an offer to join a prominent crown and bridge practice in another state. He sold his newly built office to a fellow classmate. When most senior students were preoccupied with passing their national board exams, Dr Larkin had already built and sold his first office. He has b

We're back with another episode from the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit (we recorded a total of 15 podcasts there!) and this time Justin was running the ship by himself due to two-thirds of his team being casualties of early morning Fireball.   Justin's guest on this episode was none other than Bilal Saib, DDS, commonly known as Dr. B of The Passionate Dentist Podcast. The Passionate Dentist is a weekly podcast, hosted by Dr. B (Bilal Saib, DDS), interviewing today’s most successful and inspiring dentists and industry leaders. Our podcast launched in January, 2014. The Passionate Dentist is all about helping and informing Dentists and dental staff members. We want to help you find the inspiration you’re looking for to help you connect, grow, and thrive in your field. http://www.thepassionatedentist.com/

Learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more, and take more vacations! This is how generations collaborate to make an unstoppable dental team!  Check out The Millennial Dentist Podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-millennial-dentist/id1191495068?mt=2 From his practice's website at http://www.tenneseedentist.com/ : "I graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2011 with honors and received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2015, where I received the Dean’s Award for Clinical Excellence. As a dentist, I have the unique opportunity to truly impact people’s lives. When I’m relieving discomfort, straightening teeth and restoring function, or providing a beautiful and confident smile, I’m helping my patients look and feel better. I am honored that patients come to me and trust me with their oral health. The lifelong friendships we build and strengthen during their visits are immensely re

It's time for some Practice Pearls with Gary Takacs and Shawn Van De Vyver, DDS!  We're back again with another podcast from the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit in Nashville, TN.  Both are returning guests for The Worms, so we'll catch up with them and discuss some content that can only be described as Practice Pearls! "Gary Takacs is one of the most recognized dental practice management consultants in dentistry today. His knowledge of the Business of Dentistry has helped thousands of Dentists develop a Thriving practice in any economy. With Gary as your coach you can develop your ideal practice that provides you with the economic success that you deserve. Imagine the joy of practicing dentistry because you want to, not because you have to!"  http://www.takacslearningcenter.com/ "Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver is located in Royal Oak, Michigan.  Our gentle dentist and dental team look forward to serving all of our family, friends, and neighbors in our community, as well as the surrounding towns of Clawson, Sterlin

We got to hang out with The Dental Guys at the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit in Nashville, TN. We had a great time getting to know Jon and Wes and also talked about some very relevant dental topics. This podcast happens to strike the perfect balance of content and goofing off— much to the credit of The Dental Guys for keeping us in-line. Enjoy Part Two of our two-hour podcast with The Dental Guys! The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry.  This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast. Jon is a 2006 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and has always wanted to excel in his dental practice.  He has completed more than 1000 hours of continuing education including traveling abroad to train on dental implant therapy.  Jon is passionate about research and evidence-based practice and

We got to hang out with The Dental Guys at the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit in Nashville, TN. We had a great time getting to know Jon and Wes and also talked about some very relevant dental topics. This podcast happens to strike the perfect balance of content and goofing off— much to the credit of The Dental Guys for keeping us in-line. Enjoy Part One of our two-hour podcast with The Dental Guys! The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry.  This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast. Jon is a 2006 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and has always wanted to excel in his dental practice.  He has completed more than 1000 hours of continuing education including traveling abroad to train on dental implant therapy.  Jon is passionate about research and evidence-based practice and

Tarun Agarwal, DDS (host of the T-Bone Speaks Podcast) has managed to evade The Worms until one fateful afternoon at the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit in Nashville, TN.  T-Bone finally speaks to The Worms!  Great podcast covering Tarun's insight on work/life balance and the ever changing state of dentistry— "Say Goodbye to 80s Dentistry!"  Here's Part Two of our two hour podcast! Tarun Agarwal, DDS is considered one of the top dentists in the country. He is a recognized speaker, author, and dental leader. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and News 14 Carolina. Dr. Agarwal has been awarded '40 under 40' Business Leaders by the Triangle Business Journal. He is regularly invited to teach other dentists around the world and recently built a training center within the practice dedicated to sharing his expertise. Most importantly he is a loving husband and dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids. Check out T-Bone Sp