The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast

Thanks for joining us. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the myths and realities of using zirconia materials. Our guest is Dr. Edward McLaren, a Prosthodontist and Master Dental Ceramist. Currently, he is the CEO of ArtOral America, a private teaching institute based in Park City Utah, and maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry. He has presented n...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the tools needed to provide excellent aesthetics in your dental practice, as well as how these tools will allow your practice to grow. Our guest is Dr. Sarah Winter, who practices in La Jolla California. Dr. Winter has taught aesthetic dentistry and has published articles for several dental periodicals.

Dental podcast: Thanks for joining us. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the hygiene department, which plays a major role in the health of a practice. Some may even say it is the heart of a dental practice. Knowing and improving your hygiene department vital signs can be critical to overall practice success. Our guest is Camille Luke, a Registered Dental Hygienist with a Master's of Sc...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Zirconia categories are specific to patient needs and it's important to know what to use for a given patient and clinical application. Today we'll be discussing both zirconia and dental cements and how they contribute to durable and predictable results. Our guest is Dr. Daniel Poticny, who maintains a full time practice in Grand Prairie, T...

Thanks for joining us. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In the US, in 2022, there were about 11,000 dental school applicants and of those, 6,300 enrolled as a freshman dental student. So essentially, last year, 57% of applicants ended up going to a US dental school. For most of them, their path was pretty predictable... finish college and go straight to dental school. But for some, their decision to apply to d...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to prepare your dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them. Our guest is Dr. Stanley Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist and emeritus professor of dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of U.S.C., formerly the University o...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. When it comes to your root canal cases, increasing speed doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing safety or a favorable outcome. Today we'll be discussing research-based facts and the tools to use to make our root canal procedures faster and easier with predictable clinical outcomes. Our guest is Dr. Aaron Nicholas, who has been practicing den...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface - it's important to know your burs and how they can improve clinical outcome. Today we'll be discussing how to put the right spin on your preps and restorations. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost. She is a recognized dental educator, auth...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest evidence-based practical guidelines for caries management along with strategies to incorporate new treatment methods into daily practice. Our guest is Joy Void-Holmes, otherwise known as Dr. Joy. She is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years of clinical experience. She is founder of Dr. Joy, R...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. It's no secret to any of us listening to this podcast that costs are up and reimbursements haven't kept up and in some cases theyre going down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. So in light of all this, it's important that we work efficiently. Today we'll be discussing strate...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing tooth replacement using minimally invasive adhesive bridges. Our guest is Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz, who has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE” between 2006-2011 by Dentistry Today. He is the director of the Los Angeles Institute of Esthetic Dentistry and past course director of the “University of Southern C...

Dental podcast: I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast, we'll answer some common questions about the role of the GP in detecting oral cancer and how general dentists can become proficient in oral cancer screening and biopsy techniques. We'll also talk about how to bill for these life-saving services. Our guest is Dr. Robert Convissar, a general practitioner with over 40 years of clinical experience....

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use of digital and traditional impression taking techniques and how to make things easier for the dental lab, which ultimately results in less stress and a better restoration for the patient. Our guest is Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr., a General Dentist and International Speaker, who lectures on Restorative and Den...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Lithium Disilicate restorations are the most popular aesthetic ceramic restorations being placed today. Today we'll be discussing the materials and time proven techniques used to deliver restorations made from Lithium Disilicate and how they can decrease problems and increase longevity of your restorations. Our guest is Dr. Gary Radz, who...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Vital tooth whitening has been a component of many dental offices for decades, and yet many clinicians are uncertain how to answer many of FAQs their patients pose. Today we'll be discussing topics such as safety, tooth sensitivity, and how long should you bleach. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, au...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Biocompatible materials are formulated to eliminate adverse effects on a patient's biology when used in the mouth. Today we'll be discussing how to choose the correct biocompatible materials for your patients and elevate your patients with wellness dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Katie To, a cosmetic and wellness dentist and founder of Center...

Dental podcast: Tooth whitening has a mass appeal for many patients, but how do you effectively convey this information and your services to your patient base? Today we'll be discussing marketing and how to add value to your clinical practice with tooth whitening. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing some significant issues that we face as GPs in treating periodontitis in our GP operatory. Our guest is Hillary Spencer, a full time clinical hygienist living in Kona Hawaii. Hillary was one of the first hygienists trained in the use of the BenTips Periodontal Treatment System and has become an expert in its use.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. With the popularity and demand for tooth whitening services and the abundance of materials to choose from, today we'll be outlining the products that are available to best serve the needs of you and your patients. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In today's podcast we'll be discussing not only the techniques associated with the post and core procedure, but equally important, why each step is essential to long term success. Our guest is Dr. Lou Graham, who graduated from Emory Dental School and is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education fo...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of adding a short-fiber reinforced composite restorative for specific restorative cases. In conjunction with a universal composite, a fiber-reinforced restorative has shown to offer significantly better fracture toughness in many applications versus a universal composite alone. Our guest is Dr. Ron Ka...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing those tooth whitening myths and how to make sense of all the data. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland, Maine. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his Prosthodontic specialty, Dr...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to spot potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) and how to manage them. The goal is to remove PMDs to prevent transformation into oral squamous cell carcinoma. Our guest is Dr. Ashley Clark, a Board-Certified Oral Pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory after a nearly decade-long...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Many older adults living in long-term care facilities suffer in silence from poor oral health. Todays podcast will address this concerning issue. Our guest is Sonya Dunbar, a registered dental hygienist for 30 years and known as the Geriatric Toothfairy. She is an oral health educator on a mission to reduce the health risks of diseases and...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Did you know that, from infancy to geriatrics the tongue can alter the health of your patient. And it does so in ways that may not be visible in early stages. Today we'll be discussing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) and your dental practice. Our guest is Shirley Gutkowski, a dental hygienist who focuses on developing the muscles in...