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Send us Fan Mail Technology is constantly changing, but it seems like AI has taken over in the blink of an eye. Now this begs the question: Are these new technologies here to stay, or just another dental trend? We tackle all these questions and more on this week’s patient-focused episode: How are dentists using AI? What dental procedures use AI? How much will AI actually improve? What do patients...

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Bell sat down with Adam Sierra of Weave to bond over how cold everyone is at Chicago Midwinter (don’t worry, they talk about dental technology too).  Adam Sierra is currently leading Weave’s cross-industry Key Opinion Leader (KOL) program. He has over 10 years of experience as a business leader, with specific experience in sales, marketing, and strategy. Some of the major conf...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the age-old question: Do you really need to go to the dentist every six months? Honestly, you might be surprised! Dentists do more than tackle cavities and polish your teeth. We’ll break down all the biggest reasons you need to go to the dentist regularly! Join us for all the most frequently asked questions about why regular dentist visits are so important, including (but not...

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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz got to the bottom of the most pressing dental takeaways with Dr. Brian Novy at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting. Tune in for a rundown on everything you need to know about everything from disease management, and (drumroll) Dr. Novy’s true thoughts on water fluoridization👀  Dr. Novy has faculty appointments at three dental schools in addition to treating patients...

Send us Fan Mail Bogged down by trying to figure out how to stay organized while running a dental clinic? We’ve all been there. We’re so excited to share this conversation with Cassie Tallon, CEO of The Fractional Match, where we learned how dentists can optimize efficiency to grow their clinics! The Fractional Match is a Dallas-based firm specializing in pairing high-impact fractional leaders wit...

Send us Fan Mail Nelson Rego is a certified dental technician (CDT) who owns and operates Smile Designs by Rego, a progressive dental laboratory that specializes in ceramics in Santa Fe Springs, California. Nelson and Juan Rego, CDT established the laboratory in 1980.  Nelson has studied with some of the best dentists and ceramists in dentistry today. He is an Accredited Member of the American Aca...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. George Grayson about his take on conservative dentistry. The consensus: Sometimes it’s valuable to just stick with the basics! Tune in to learn why👀 Dr. George Grayson is a licensed dentist in both Canada and the United States, and has been practicing for over 40 years in Windsor, Ontario. Dr. Grayson is affiliated with severa...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking of starting your own dental practice? Let’s talk about how to manage those overhead costs. We partnered with AIDA to help you break down simple, smart ways to manage expenses, boost profits, and keep your practice thriving so you can provide the best dental care to your patients long-term. Join us to discuss all the most important questions about overhead management, incl...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. Howard Glazer about the dental meeting, Smiles in the Sun. Dr. Duplantis & Dr. Bell had the honor of giving a talk at the meeting earlier in the year, and are looking forward to partnering with Dr. Glazer again! Glazer lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas, on the subjects of dental materials, cosmetic...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dunlop is the Founder and CEO of Full Arch Masters, a community that offers dental education for dentists and lab techs so they can learn to master full arch restoration. He is well versed in IV sedation, traditional implants, pterygoid, zygomatic, trans-sinus, and palatal approach implants. He lectures and mentors extensively at the Flagship and Advanced Surgery courses. ✨Le...

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Send us Fan Mail We learned so much from him last time, we absolutely needed to have Dr. Greg Grobmyer back on the show!👏👏 Dr. Greg Grobmyer practiced clinical dentistry in Tennessee for over a decade before chemotherapy from a cancer battle left him with numb fingers. Using the knowledge he derived from working with multiple practice consultants over the years, he began lecturing and coaching d...

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Send us Fan Mail There are so many ways to give back in dentistry, and Dr. Jonathan Spenn has definitely found his passion in the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Dr. Spenn is the Midwest Regional Coordinator for the CMDA. After graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, he joined the Army as a dentist. He developed a love of service, which he continues to t...

Send us Fan Mail The DINKs face off in this special Humpday Happy Hour™ episode to determine which of their favorite SHOFU dental products are *actually* beneficial for optimal patient health and enhanced clinical outcomes. Tune in to find out if your favorite product makes the cut👀 Huge thank you to Shofu for making this episode possible! ✨Learn more at: https://www.shofu.com/en 🌟Stay up to da...

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Send us Fan Mail Scared of implementing AI in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Rutner is here to walk us through the pros & cons of using AI, and help us learn how to implement in a way that doesn’t replace us, but empowers us✨ Dr. Rutnery has successfully integrated AI across nearly every part of his dental operations, from diagnostics to documentation, with a focus on implementation strategy a...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Layne Martin is the Co-creator & lead faculty of the airVata appliance, a nightguard that opens airways to improve sleep quality. He also created the OpenAir Pillow, which helps reduce snoring and improve sleep performance, enabling a better, healthier lifestyle. Needless to say, he is one of the foremost ortho innovators with an invaluable focus on airway and sleep perfor...

Send us Fan Mail Ever since clear aligners hit the market, there’s been an ongoing discussion on which is better: aligners vs. metal brackets. But is one really better than the other? How can you tell which one is right for you? We’ll break it down for you so you can weed through all the confusion and pick the best option!  Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn:   The cost breakdown bet...

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Send us Fan Mail We’re honored to be joined by TWO guests this episode, Dr. Miguel Stanley & Dr. Amanda Seay to get a behind-the-scenes look at what we can expect from the 2026 AACD Conference this April in Aventura, Florida! 🎉 ✨2026 AACD Conference Info: https://www.aacdconference.com/event/2026/main-menu Dr. Miguel Stanley is the keynote speaker at the 2026 AACD Conference. He is the found...