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Dr. Troy Schmedding, a practicing dentist, discusses the use of Kuraray products in his practice and their impact on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He shares insights on the Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 and Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal, highlighting their features and benefits. Follow him on Instagram at @troyschmeddingdds

In this podcast episode, Dr. Ross Nash and Dr. Anthony Vocaturo discuss the importance of patient education in cosmetic dentistry, the risks of non-dentists performing dental procedures, and the significance of team involvement in dental practices. They also highlight the upcoming comprehensive two-day program for full mouth reconstruction and high-tech dentistry at the Institute for Advanced Dent...

In this episode sponsored by Garfield Refining, Dayna Johnson shares the three things she believes can impact every dental practice's bottom line moving forward. Learn more about Dayna at https://novonee.com Right now, DrBicuspid listeners can get 50% off their refining fee when they refine with Garfield Refining by using the code DRBPOD-24. Visit www.garfieldrefining.com/drbicuspid to learn more...

In this episode, Dr. Robert Martino, founder and CEO of OraCare, shares his insights and experiences in dentistry and entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of being a good communicator and understanding what patients want. Dr. Martino also talks about how he developed an entrepreneurial mindset and the value of delegating tasks to experts. He shares the origin story of OraCare, a dental pr...

In this episode of the Cellerant CEO podcast series, Kevin Henry interviews Suzanne Cano, the founder of LunaLite Dental. Suzanne shares her journey of developing the LunaLite device, a dental x-ray positioner that improves accuracy and patient comfort. She discusses the challenges of disrupting traditional methods and the importance of training and education in adopting new technologies. Suzanne...

In this final episode of the six-part series on the hiring crisis in dentistry, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the importance of team longevity. He emphasizes that keeping the team you have is the best way to avoid the challenges of recruiting, hiring, and training new team members. Dr. Levin highlights two types of people who should not be working in a dental practice: those who violate the practice's...

With the release of the Q1 InSynch with Consumer report conducted by Synchrony on behalf of CareCredit, there were some interesting numbers we needed to take a deeper dive into in order to find out what they may mean for dentists and dental practices as the second half of the year approaches. In this episode, Sameer Bhasin, vice president of strategic alliances for CareCredit, shares his thoughts...

In this episode that is part five of a six-part series on the current hiring crisis in dentistry, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the importance of training in dental practices. He emphasizes the need to train team members to the highest level in order to improve practice performance and achieve financial independence. Dr. Levin explains that training is essential in a competitive world with lower insur...

In this episode, DrBicuspid's editor in chief Kevin Henry is joined by Haleon's Ellen Guritzky and Jodi Majewski to discuss the importance of oral health and the prevalence of gingival bleeding. They also talk about the role of toothpaste in improving oral health and how Paradontax Active Gum Repair Breath Freshener can address bad breath. The conversation highlights the need for dental profession...

Estela Vargas, CRDH, discusses the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them. She explains the process of submitting claims to dental and medical insurance, including the use of ICD-10 codes and CPT codes. Vargas emphasizes the need for dental practices to educate themselves on medical coding and stay up to date with changes. She also highlights the import...

In this episode, part four of a six-part series, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the topic of interviewing in the context of the current staffing crisis in dentistry. He emphasizes the importance of interviewing in the hiring process and provides tips and techniques to make the process more effective. Dr. Levin recommends conducting a telephone screening before bringing candidates in for a live intervie...

In this episode, sponsored by Garfield Refining, Kevin Henry interviews Kim McCleskey, a broker specializing in dental practice transitions. They discuss Kim's recent article on DrBicuspid.com about choosing the right DSO (Dental Service Organization) and matching transition goals with the ideal partner. Kim emphasizes the importance of understanding the seller's objectives and goals, and working...

In this conversation, Dr. Roger Levin and Kevin Henry discuss the current staffing shortages in dentistry and provide insights on recruiting the right staff members. They emphasize the importance of building a great culture and team, and offer strategies for effective recruiting. Dr. Levin highlights the need for job descriptions and updating them regularly. They also discuss the limited pool of a...

In this episode, Dr. Jason Luchtefeld discusses the American Equilibration Society (AES) and its focus on occlusion, TMD, and comprehensive oral care. The AES, celebrating its 70th anniversary, aims to make dentists better by providing education and tools to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The Better Dentist Project, the theme for the 2025 AES meeting, emphasizes the organization's...

Dental AI is becoming a priority in 2024 due to advancements in technology and market demand. The technology has been developed over several years and has reached a pivotal moment in terms of compute capability, models, and data accessibility. Dental AI offers measurable clinical results and financial ROI, making it a valuable tool for dental practices. The adoption of dental AI is expected to inc...

In this episode that is the second in a six-part series, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices. He emphasizes the need to create the right internal environment, which includes having a clear vision, mission, and culture. Dr. Levin explains that vision is where the practice wants to go, mission is the purpose of the practice, and culture is the...

In this episode that kicks off a six-part series on staff shortages, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the current state of staffing in dentistry, highlighting the crisis and confusion that dentists and office managers are facing. He emphasizes the importance of keeping and training existing staff to avoid the challenges of recruiting and hiring. Dr. Levin identifies five factors contributing to the staff...

In this conversation, editor in chief Kevin Henry and author Kim McCleskey discuss the dental consolidation wave and what entrepreneurs need to know. They emphasize the sense of urgency for dentists to consider selling their practices to a DSO or a group, as the options may change in the next few years. They also highlight the importance of treating a dental practice like a business and understand...

Dr. Juan Yepes discusses his role as a teacher and the importance of education in dentistry. He explains how Dr. Bicuspid serves as a platform for teaching and keeping dental professionals updated on various pathologies and conditions. Dr. Yepes emphasizes the need for collaboration between different dental specialties, such as orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and oral and maxillofa...

Sameer Bhasin, vice president of alliances for CareCredit, joins DrBicuspid.com editor in chief Kevin Henry to discuss the latest In Synch Consumer Monthly Tracker numbers and what the data compiled by Synchrony Financial means for dentists and dental practices. What numbers do you need to know? We talk about that here.

In this episode, Kevin Henry interviews Nick Greenfield, CEO and co-founder of Candid, about the importance of orthodontics in overall oral health and the transition from a direct-to-consumer to a direct-to-dentist model. They discuss the significance of being decisive as a leader and how to get team buy-in for decisions. Nick shares his entrepreneur mindset and emphasizes the importance of starti...

In this episode, DrBicuspid's Kevin Henry interviews Daniel Weinstein, CEO and co-founder of Lura Health, a medical device and health monitoring company. Daniel shares his background in engineering and how it led him to dentistry. Lura Health aims to transform health monitoring by providing continuous monitoring of oral health markers through saliva. The company's vision is to fill the gap in mana...

In this episode recorded live at Chicago Midwinter, editor-in-chief Kevin Henry sits down with Mouthwatch CEO and founder Brant Herman to discuss teledentistry and telehealth and where the technology currently stands in terms of helping patients and dental practices. From AI to Capitol Hill, this wide-ranging conversation brings you the latest updates on this technology.

In this episode recorded during the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Dr. Jeff Dalin discusses the growth of Give Kids A Smile and the lives impacted through this philanthropic effort. In 2002, Dr. Dalin and B. Ray Storm, D.D.S, held the first Give Kids A Smile event in St. Louis, which then evolved into a nationwide program in 2003, officially launched by the ADA.

Dental care is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being, yet a recent study showed that many respondents perceive treatment to be unaffordable. This finding, combined with a lack of understanding of dental benefits and the cost of care, impact patients’ decisions when it comes to scheduling and keeping appointments and accepting recommended dentistry. The "Dental Lifetime of Care Study" c...