Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

Our guest this week is board certified periodontist and orthodontist, Dr. Rebecca Bockow. She lectures nationally and abroad on periodontics, orthodontics, interdisciplinary orthodontics, airway, and skeletal growth and development. She contributes to multiple professional journals as an author and editor. Dr. Bockow is also resident faculty at Spear Education In this episode Dr. Bockow will discu...

In this episode we'll take a sneak peak into the science behind teeth whitening agents with Dr. Jerome Cha. Dr. Cha is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the founder of the Oklahoma Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. What does it mean to be accredited by the AACD? Becoming accredited involves engaging in a rigorous program of continuing dental education, written and oral exam...

In this episode, we'll analyze the science surrounding stannous fluoride and Sodium Fluoride. We'll evaluate why stannous fluoride is a particularly powerful fluoride.  Remember when you were in dental school and you had a cariology course? I mean I don't know about you, but a very short portion of my dental school curriculum was devoted to  cariology and  oral hygiene instructions. I initially le...

In this episode, Dr. Greg Asatrian and Dr. Boris Atlas will compare sonic action versus oscillating rotating type toothbrushes. You'll also learn how an electric toothbrush compares to a manual toothbrush. In this episode we'll be sure to delve into the literature to see what recommendations you can make to your patients.   Instagram: @dental_digest_podcast Website: https://dentaldigestinstitute.c...

This episode will continue the discussion on fiber reinforced composite and continuous fiber with researcher, academic and clinician Dr. Filip Keulemans.  Composite, as you know is a mainstay, but we all know it shrinks. On average it shrinks about 1-6%. Some more, some less. And, one of the most vulnerable landmarks of the restoration is the hybrid layer. The hybrid layer, is the layer that forms...

This episode focuses on Ribbond (continuous fiber) and short fiber reinforced composites. In this episode you'll learn why this may be the next big thing in restorative (operative) dentistry. Our guest today is Dr. Filip Keulemans A big focus on this podcast is how to do good, high quality restorative dentistry that lasts decades and I really believe biomimetic dentistry holds the answers. One of...

Sometimes we can have a hand in motivating behavior just by meeting patients where they are. Perhaps if we provide our patients with the right information and the best resources we can get them on a better track. This episode features Professor Liran Levin who started as a podcast guest one year ago and has now turned into a friend and mentor.  Dr. Levin is going to discuss with us an app he was a...

Immediate dentin sealing (IDS) is a core principle of Biomimetic dentistry (BRD) but it can be incredibly confusing. In this episode your host, Dr. Melissa Seibert will take a deep dive into what IDS is with Dr. Matt Nejad. You'll walk away with a firm understanding for what it is and how to complete it. Dr. Michael J. Morgan defined IDS best when he stated that "Immediate dentin sealing (IDS) is...

Here on the podcast we mostly talk about the science behind dentistry, but every once and a while I like to take a knee and talk about things that can make your practice stronger or things that can improve your quality of life and facilitate self-development. Yoga and mindfulness are really important to me. These practices enable me to recharge and be more conscientious of my patients. For this re...

 This is a dental podcast devoted to enabling dentist to stay on the cutting edge of evidence based dentistry. Oftentimes the technique used to cure dental composites is overlooked. Recent research demonstrates that the composite curing light technique employed is a critical variable in the overall success of your restoration. Prolific researcher and professor from the University of Washington, Dr...

This episode is the first part of a two part series featuring prolific researcher and professor at the University of Washington, Dr. Alireza Sadr. We'll delve into the age-old debate between amalgam and composite. You'll learn while one material confers substantial advantages over the other. You'll discover why the G.V. Black classification criteria is no longer relevant. What's more you'll learn...

Dental digest is a dental podcast devoted to evidence based dentistry. A thorough understanding for advanced adhesive dentistry and biomimetic dentistry is necessary for creating composite restorations that last. In this episode, Dr. David Alleman will clear up several misconceptions related to biomimetic dentistry, advanced adhesive dentistry and operative dentistry. One of the greatest misconcep...

In this episode we'll be delving into some biomimetic principles with none other than Dr. Dave Alleman. He is one of the renowned vanguards for biomimetic dentistry and scientific advisor to the academy of biomimetic dentistry. We'll be talking about how to use fiber in your restorations as well as the concept of "composite flow." A thorough understanding of these principles will help prevent comp...

This episode features Dr. Jyoti Sonkar. In this episode you'll learn the indications for soft tissue grafting. We'll also discuss what a free gingival graft vs a connective tissue graft. You'll also learn how to manage esthetic grafts. You'll also learn how to compare and contrast different graft materials. You'll learn about autograft (or autoderm) and allografts (alloderm). You'll use of differe...

Do you know if attached gingiva and keratinized tissue are the same? What actually causes gingival recession? How do you address recession? What kind of graft do you use for recession? If you manage periodontal disease in your practice, want to communicate intelligibly with your periodontist, want to enable your patients to achieve an esthetic smile and want to help your patients stay disease free...

In this week's episode of our dental podcast we'll be taking a deep dive into adhesive dentistry with Dr. Junji Tagami and guest co-host Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus. Did you know you can earn CE through our dental podcast? To do so, just visit https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/dental-continuing-education/   In this episode you'll learn about the fundamentals of adhesive dentistry and why its revolution...

In this week's episode of the Dental Digest dental podcast we'll be talking about how to esthetically manage discolored endodontically treated teeth. We'll discuss why endodontically treated teeth become discolored and what you can do about it. We'll then discuss different management strategies for treating discolored endodontically treated teeth. Our guest this week Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty (Dr. "...

This episode of the Dental Digest dental podcast features Dr. Paresh Shah and we'll be discussing topics related to comprehensive dentistry. We'll be discussing managing worn dentition, full-mouth rehabilitation, restoring implants and more.  Did you know you can earn continuing education through the dental digest podcast? To get started just go here: www.dentaldigestinstitute.com   About Dr. Shah...

This episode is the second part of a two-part series in which Dr. Ricucci tackles controversial topics in endodontics.  In this two part series we'll be talking about whether or not we can regenerate the dentin pulp complex, direct pulp capping, caries excavation and whether or not you should get patency with every canal. Dr. Ricucci runs his own histology laboratory, has over 100 publications, au...

This episode is the first part of a two-part series in which Dr. Ricucci tackles controversial topics in endodontics.  In this two part series we'll be talking about whether or not we can regenerate the dentin pulp complex, direct pulp capping, caries excavation and whether or not you should get patency with every canal. Dr. Ricucci runs his own histology laboratory, has over 100 publications, aut...

Did you know you can earn continuing education through the Dental Digest podcast? It's easy. To get started just go to www.dentaldigestinstitute.com or click here.  In this episode Dr. Grant Chyz will explore a number of concepts in restorative dentistry. One of the most notable topics that will be discussed is the appropriate and inappropriate indications for crowns. He'll discuss the risks assoc...

Did you know you can earn CE through the dental digest podcast? Just go to www.dentaldigestinstitute.com In episode 56 of the Dental Digest Podcast Dr. Mark Bishara will discuss partial extraction therapy (PET) or the socket-shield technique. This is a technique in implant dentistry in which the anterior portion of the root is left in the socket. This root becomes part of the osteotomy site (the s...

Did you know you can earn dental continuing education (CE) hours through the Dental Digest podcast? We're here to help. Just click here to get started. or visit www.dentaldigestinstitute.com In this episode of the dental digest dental podcast, Dr. Mark Bishara discusses partial extraction therapy (PET) or the socket-shield technique. This is a technique in implant dentistry in which the anterior p...

Did you know you can earn dental continuing education through the Dental Digest Podcast? Just click here to get started!  This episode features Dr. Graeme Milicich and we'll be delving into an extensive array of Biomimetic topics such as why teeth crack and what materials are ideal for dental sealants. Dr. Milicich is giving a webinar with the Academy of Biomimetic dentistry and has agreed to give...

Earn Dental Continuing Education through the Dental Digest Podcast! To get started, just click here!  Injection overmolding is a new technique in restorative and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Jihyon Kim is the chief pioneer in this technique and she's here to discuss its indications, benefits and clear up some misconceptions about the technique. This episode will be highly informative for those who are...