Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

Rubber Dam or Rubber Don’t? with Dr. Alex Vasserman and Dr. Brandon Walker!

Are you curious about the secret to predictable excellence in dental procedures?
We had an eye-opening conversation with Drs. Alex Vasserman and Brandon Walker. They are spilling the beans on when to go all-in with the rubber dam and when to explore alternative techniques. Don't miss this enlightening episode. It's a game changer for every dental pro! Tune in now!

Nudes, Moods, and Bad Attitudes - First Do No Harm with Dr. Alan Mead

Do you remember that little piece of paper called the Hippocratic oath? We all signed it - the whole - first do no harm … be good at what you do … maybe be a good person… 
Is it important to you? Do you think it matters to our profession? 
Hell - does ANYTHING even matter in the court of public opinion today? 
Friends - Dentistry Unmasked was born to share truth. The good - the bad - and some days - the ugly. We’re not going to sugar coat it - in this is a MUST TUNE IN episode with Dr. Alan Mead of the Very Dental Podcast - we’re talking hard - ugly truths we really hope you care about.  
So grab your headphones - and grab a seat - you’re going to need it! 
Links:  
IG @very_dental_podcast 

Science Made Sexy with Dr. Nate Lawson

A wise man once said, “everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done”. If you like behind the curtain - sneak previews - we did some serious material myth busting on materials you’re using today - and maybe more importantly - on the one’s you  want to use and have been told simply won’t work. LISTEN IN on this very special episode with the one and only, Dr. Nate Lawson.
Links:
@drnatelawson
@dentianaltube
@drnatelawson.com

Can One Composite Shade Do It All? With Dr. Peter Auster

Why are you spending so much time on your composites - using multiple shades - and multiple systems when one of dentistry’s top - AACD accredited - docs knows a better way? Want to learn how ONE shade get’s it done? LISTEN IN as Dr. Peter Auster packs four decades of experience into 30 minutes of when, where, why and how to. 
Links: 
https://www.dentistrytoday.com/an-answer-to-the-gray-screw-hole-conundrum/
 
IG @cosmeticdentistryassociates 
@https://aacd.com/ 
@https://www.speareducation.com/ 
@https://www.koiscenter.com 
@https://www.pankey.org/ 
@https://thedawsonacademy.com/ 

Are DSOs Getting the Best Team Members? with Dr. Chris Salierno and Laura Bettencourt, RDH

With the shortage of great team members in full effect, can small private practices compete with all the benefits offered by large DSOs? We invited Dr. Chris Salierno and Laura Bettencourt, RDH to share their take, as both have vast experience working in both settings. Spoiler alert! Private practices can attract the best team members and you may be surprised to learn what the best team members are seeking!   
Instagram: 
@hello_tend 
@the_curious_dentist 
@diamonddentalcoaching 
@lbett414 

Picking the Right Financial Team! with Levi Barlavi and Justin Schafer

We welcome in Levi Barlavi and Justin Schafer into the episode this week to talk about setting yourself up with the right financial team. Things you need:
A qualified TEAM, not just one person
A team who knows the industry
A team who work together to see the big picture!
Links: 
Aprio.com/dental 
Instagram: 
@apriodental 
@aprioadvisors 

Is FFS Right For You? With Dr. Roger Levine

Fee For Service versus PPO versus Medicaid versus All of the above. Who’s right? Which model is the best? Go on social media - everyone is an armchair expert - so we decided to scrap affirmation and bring you real INFORMATION. Data drives our best decisions in life and Dr. Roger Levin brought big data. When you want to be better more than being right - LISTEN IN. 
Links 
https://levingroup.com/ 
https://levingroup.com/free-resources/tip-of-the-day/ 

Is Fluoride all it’s cracked up to be?

This episode is about things that are accepted in dentistry, but really have no foundation behind them and we are joined by Dr. Brian Novy! We tackle the topic of fluoride - the accepted magical compound that is supposed to cure tooth decay! Key Takeaways
We, as doctors, are pushing an incentive model that has gone away from focusing on prophylaxis, prevention.
We cannot be looking at convenience over literature-driven care.
We need to be talking to our teams about WHY we use fluoride, for WHOM do we use fluoride, and WHEN do we use fluoride.
It’s not for everyone… but in the right amounts, with the right product combinations, it is good for many!

Composite Restorations: Is Instagram Reality? With Dr. Peter Auster

Dentistry on the Gram. What’s real? What’s photoshopped? And how do we know who is really walking their composite talk? We asked one of dentistry’s finest clinicians, Dr. Peter Auster to walk us through how much we can really trust. His insights - well let’s just say they might surprise you! 
 
Instagram 
@cosmeticdentistryassociates 
 
Links: 
https://aacd.com/ 
https://www.speareducation.com/ 
https://www.koiscenter.com/ 
https://www.pankey.org/ 
https://thedawsonacademy.com/ 
 
Bio: 
https://www.catapulteducation.com/peter-auster 

DSO Ownership, What Does That Even Mean? With Dr.Taylor Sutton

Is ownership a thing in the DSO model - or are you just a shareholder? There’s a big difference and understanding what you’re signing up for has massive influence over the money you’ll earn - as well as - the autonomy you’ll live or forfeit. Dr. Taylor Sutton shares the inside baseball on multiple models that exist - so before you drink any Koolaide - New Dentists entering and potential seasoned sellers LISTEN IN! 
Instagram 
@tjsutts 
@lifeataspendental