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Send us Fan Mail Vindication has arrived!  Jeff and JB have been discussing oral consequences of bariatric surgery for quite some time and the data is starting to prove their observations.  It feels nice to get some validation of your clinical observations.  The group behind the cyber attack of Henry Schein has now been identified and the future of the data and getting the company back online is s...

Send us Fan Mail If you want to bring digital scanning into your office BUT want to start with a scanner that can do way more than take a digital impression, then it is time to consider an iTero scanner. https://marketing.aligntech.com/m/887ab2575b2be58/original/Align-Oral-Health-Suite.mp4 If you already own an iTero, catch an upcoming webinar listed in the comments below to learn about the new Or...

Send us Fan Mail It's another hard hitting week of journalism right here!  An executive order from the US office of the presidency has been issued specifically addressing AI in medical use.  We dive into this topic as well as other new AI entities starting to pop up in many regulatory agencies that will start developing the direction of AI in medicine.  Another day, another dental school comi...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Henny will be talking with us about the Bob Barkley Study Club, now in its 25th year, and his new book: Codiscovery - Exploring the Legacy of Robert F. Barkley, DDS. He will also be explaining the importance of communication with your dental patients, dental insurance, and the survival of independent, “private-care,” fee-for-service comprehensive dentistry. Dr. Henny studied a...

Send us Fan Mail It's another exciting week in the dental news world!  The city of Albany may finally get fluoridated water.  New studies came out last week showing two concerning signs in the practice of dentistry so we dive into that discussion.  It's your weekly dose of dental news fun!  Thanks for stopping by!

Send us Fan Mail To say the hosts of the podcast learned as much as those who are listening to the podcast is an understatement!  We were definitely students with Dr. Woods that evening!  This episode is for everyone who ever spends or makes money. In 2020, Dr. Julie C. Woods became a certified Profit First Professional, the first and only dentist to do so. Dr. Woods helps colleagues understand th...

Send us Fan Mail Catch a full 1 hour Humpday Happy Hour (On a Saturday) with the DINKS at ADA's SmileCon 2023.   It is all your favorite parts with the banter, the news and of course some hot topics in dentistry.  And we were not afraid to have some bold conversations!  

Send us Fan Mail Another week, another news episode!  We explore new licensing changes for Dental Hygiene in PA.  Meanwhile, CA is looking to bring vaccine mandates to their dental professionals.  And of course, we always have some fluff in the news with a recent world record involving teeth.  Why would you miss one minute of your weekly dental news update?

Send us Fan Mail Wanting to make sure you are getting the most of out of your professional and personal journey through life?  Dr Jaren Argyle, the founder of The Elevated Dentist, provides valuable insight into building the life you love and practicing dentistry intentionally the way you want!  Dr. Argyle is a practicing general dentist in Northern Utah with a specific emphasis on treatment of sl...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for another Humpday Happy Hour with Steve Parker! Air Date: 1-11-23 Steve Parker is the President/CEO of The Profitable Dentist, LLC and Editor-In-Chief of The Profitable Dentist Magazine, where he brings a renewed energy to continuing the work of founder, Dr. Woody Oakes. For over 30 years, TPD Magazine, Conferences, CE Courses, Newsletters, MasterMinds and Networking eve...

Send us Fan Mail This week's news is chock full of interesting stories.  We provide some additional insight into the recent bankruptcy filings of Smile Direct Club.  And did you hear what happened to Post Malone in Rome, Italy and why we might be interested in the story? Finally, ADA passed a change in their dues structure for 2024.  All of this and so much more each week with our news segmen...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about opening a dental and esthetic practice?  Or even better, growing your practice to include services that directly associated with dentistry?  Or perhaps increasing the oral and systemic oversight by building a practice with medical and dentistry services under one roof?  Well Dr. Lon McRae has done just that and joins the DINKS to discuss how that type of model...

Send us Fan Mail Air Date: 8-24-22 Empowering general dentists to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for their patients has been the mission of the Gerety Orthodontic Seminars for last several decades.  Join us as we chat with Kay Gerety about her journey growing the center alongside her husband until his recent passing a few years ago. Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/d...

Send us Fan Mail Why should dentists be screening for airway issues in their practice even if they do not wish to provide treatment?  We discuss this and so much more with Dr. Jeffrey Harrison with Sleep Group Solutions. Original Air Date: 10-5-2022 Dr Jeff Harrison is the National Clinical Director of Sleep Group Solutions and has recently been appointed Chief  Implementation Office CIO of APZME...

Send us Fan Mail What does the SmileDirect bankruptcy really mean for the clear aligner company and their patients?  And a strong warning for all dentists with patients who are currently taking fast dissolve suboxone for treatment of opioid addiction.  We are always here for you bringing the latest dental news!

Send us Fan Mail We haven't had many opportunities to discuss pediatric dentistry, but tomorrow will be different. Dr. Cohn is a general dentist that found her passion in treating kids.  She's a brilliant educator on this topic and has some great courses coming up!  Please join in to listen to our interview with Carla.  Having known her for many years, this is a real treat for us DINKs!...

Send us Fan Mail BREAKING NEWS!!!! Have you been looking to upgrade your practice diagnostics with CBCT?  There are more choices than ever available.  Rob Gochoel of PreXion provides an exclusive preview of PreXion’s new 3D CBCT Imaging models designed to fit the treatment specialization and workflow of every practice.  He will provide detail on new changes at PreXion and in the imaging market, in...

Send us Fan Mail Is it time for some outdated recommendations to be considered for an update in the ADA and the AAP?  We tackle the recent studies that open this debate while also providing updates on new developments in the legislature.  And what would a news segment be without a little fun story on the largest collection of toothpaste tubes.  Never a dull news show here!

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk dental trauma! (6-15-22) Likely one of the scariest moments for most dentists is when a trauma case calls you (after hours usually) and needs you to help put them back together. Join us for this week's show as we discuss dental trauma and best practices for managing those cases for patients. Rebeca Weisleder, DDS, MEd, is the chair and clinical associate profe...

Send us Fan Mail One of our regulars, Dr. Troy Schmedding, is going to roundtable with us this week and we will discuss some pressing issues in dentistry.  If you haven't had the opportunity to hear Dr. Schmedding speak, you're missing out.  He's one of the best educators out there.  Please join us as we shed light on a few topics from different angles! About Dr. Schmedding: Dr. Tro...

Send us Fan Mail Burning mouth got you down?  Tune into today's episode to get some HOT tips on this burning condition.  We also talk about the current status of dentists in the population and some uptick in activity relating to dental oral health in the US legislature. It's always fun to be the smartest in the room at your next CE event.  You do not want to miss this episode!

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Send us Fan Mail Air date:  5/25/22 HEY DINKS - this is a must watch for updates in antibiotic prophylaxis. Free education right here just with a click! You are crazy not to watch this episode and know the latest advise and protocols! And as always, you can join us on Wednesdays at 8:30pm on Facebook Live. Join our Facebook Group, Dentists IN The Know. With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacis...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk with one of the happiest people that left dentistry to find that happiness and bring that spring back into her step.  After dreaming of becoming a dentist her whole life, Dr. Laura Brenner learned that dentistry wasn’t a match for her. She practiced for 10 years before leaving clinical dentistry to become a blogger, a speaker, and a certified professional coach. Af...

Send us Fan Mail Join JB this week as she discusses where the great migration of dentists is occurring.  We will also look at a large dental company acquisition from last week and the future state of amalgam in dentistry in Europe.  Always exciting and hard hitting journalism with the DINKS!