The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Direct composites are the bread and butter of every dental practice. At times, these procedures can be frustrating, time-consuming, and in some cases, create a less then desirable result. Today, we'll learn some tricks of the trade to keep us on track so that our direct restorative procedures produce predictable and consistent clinical suc...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast we'll be talking about efficient esthetics. So let's ask ourselves, are we, as clinicians, as efficient as we can be and are we as esthetic as we can be? Are patients raving about us or calling our office complaining of tooth sensitivity or maybe just not thrilled with their newly restored teeth? Today we'll be discussing h...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing dental material selection from an expert lab technician's perspective, with considerations for the future of fixed and removable restorations. Our guest, Johnny Orfanidis, is the owner of Ameri-Dent Dental Laboratory in Tampa FL and a third generation dental technician. The industry knows him as JOHNNY O! Johnny h...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the secret to achieving consistently good impressions using traditional or digital techniques. Our guest, joining us from Romania, is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Also joining us is Dr. Christian Enachescu. Dr. Enachescu practices with Dr Fanica and f...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing bioactivity and biomineralization in dentistry. It's a real game changer in restorative dentistry. Our guest is Dr. John Comisi, a practicing dentist, Founder of Dental Care with a Difference, President and CEO of Sleep Focused Solutions, Inc. and an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina,...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Bioactivity, as we all know, has become a recent buzzword in dentistry. Today we'll be discussing the importance of using bioactive restoratives on young patients and we'll discuss some of the key clinical advantages of a specific bioactive restorative that incorporates Giomer Technology. Our guest, Dr. Shukan Kanuga, practiced dentistry i...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. So today's question is, "What makes your office different?" If your answer is "friendly, caring, excellent clinical skills, " well, that's all great, but pretty much every dental office is saying the same thing. So let's switch gears a bit and ask, What are specific services that you can offer that will make your practice different?" In th...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing bioactivity and how it addresses the weak link in adhesive dentistry, specifically the problem of hydrolysis of double bonds in adhesives. Our guest is Dr. Delfín Barquero, a cosmetic dentist in San José, Costa Rica. He teaches and lectures internationally on a variety of topics. The Barquero name has a long histo...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Vital pulp therapy has become a hot topic in dentistry: Current treatments have the potential to conserve natural tooth structure, minimize patient discomfort, and improve dentists' confidence when placing deep restorations. Today we'll be discussing pulp capping and options for materials, including bioceramics. Our guest is Dr. Lauren Kuh...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today, in the second and final part of this series, we'll be discussing how to handle challenges with management of the soft tissues during master impression, placement of direct restorations, and cementation of indirect restorations. Facilitating a consistent post operative homecare regimen will also be discussed. Our guest is Dr. Robert...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing temporaries; the different benefits they provide as well as the patient's needs that a temporary must address. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. There is no innocent food. Researchers have found irrefutable scientific evidence that macronutrients & micronutrients modulate inflammation in the body. What your patients consume either boosts inflammation or turns it down. Consuming a variety of healthy food lowers inflammation, slows age related dysfunction, supports a healthy metaboli...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing sleep deprivation and how it’s impossible to be a poor sleeper and enjoy optimal health and vitality. Sixty percent of people report problems with sleep quality and quantity. The results of that are chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, stubborn fat, poor judgment, weaker immune systems, cognitive decline and...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing Class II restorations and why doing them in an efficient way is so important to our practice. Our guest is Dr. Troy Schmedding, who maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek, CA where he focuses on aesthetic and functional dentistry. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he lecture...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the challenge of integrating a new digital dental camera successfully into your practice without disrupting chairside workflow. Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Bell, whom received both of her degrees from UNC Chapel Hill and has volunteered for Missions of Mercy, providing dental care throughout the state to those in ne...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the daunting challenge of integrating new products or systems into a well-run practice. Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Bell, she'll share with us how she has successfully incorporated new restorative materials and products into her practice successfully over the past 12 months and going strong. Dr. Bell received both of...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to grow your revenue by incorporating health centered dentistry, new products, and new technologies. Our guest is Dr. Frank Milnar, co-founder of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a regular speaker on vivalearning.com and lecturer in the US and internationally on direct composite restorations, shade...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing Thermo-Viscous Technology and the warming of composites. We've talked about this to some extent on previous podcasts, but today we'll be learning more about it and getting a different perspective from Dr. Frank Milnar. Dr Milnar is co-founder of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a regular speaker on viv...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of electric versus traditional air driven handpieces. Our guest is Dr. Ron Kaminer, a graduate from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine who currently maintains two practices, one in Hewlett, NY and one in Oceanside, NY. Dr Kaminer is an international expert in the field of Dental lasers and is a...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing dental waterline safety. Dental unit waterlines are the ideal place for dangerous biofilm growth. If this growth goes untreated it will make patients sick and leave your office liable. So the question is: Is your office vulnerable to this risk?

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. This is part 1 of a two part series that will explore tissue management techniques for the dentist and patient with the goal of optimizing dental prosthetic outcomes. Today, we will discuss preprosthetic tissue management regimens for the patient, diagnosis and periodontal evaluation, and biologic provisionalization as a key to optimize ti...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Compression of treatment time in oral implantology is a concept that is gaining popularity. Management of the dento-gingival complex, and development of adequate biologic width, are critical components in achieving ideal functional and aesthetic outcomes. Today we'll be discussing surgical and prosthetic strategies to enhance clinical outc...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be focusing on new techniques and research in local anesthesia and how articaine can help you get your patients comfortably numb faster and more efficiently. Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who runs a private practice in Toronto called Sleep For Dentistry, which treats patients with anesthetic and medical challenges. Dr. Isen is a...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental providers are now in a unique position to raise awareness about the oral-systemic link and gain recognition as an elite healthcare provider. But, in order to do that, we need to think outside of the box, use critical thinking and be open to new and innovative dental materials, services and healthcare delivery models. According to ou...

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest guidelines from OSHA and the CDC for infection control compliance and how it effects your practice. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a practicing dentist who serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to b...