Ep. 667 - The Oral Cancer Exam and Biopsy: Clinical Tips from an Expert
Joining us today is Dr. Robert Convissar, a general dentist who has performed thousands of oral cancer exams and hundreds of biopsies. He will share his approach to screening, his clinical insights, and some valuable tips that can dramatically improve our ability to detect oral cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. Dr. Convissar has authored over twenty peer-reviewed papers and 7 laser textbooks. He has delivered close to 400 continuing education programs worldwide.
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Ep. 666 - Protect Against Peri-Implantitis: Kill the Bugs in the Implant Channel
In this episode we'll learn about peri-implantitis and how a simple procedure using a silver impregnated plug can effectively prevent it from progressing into an implant failure. Our guest is Larry Clark, a well-respected dental researcher who has been involved in the dental industry for over 25 years.
Thanks to our episode sponsor:
NSK America - https://www.nskdental.com/
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Ep. 665 - How to Strengthen Your Team, Streamline Systems & Boost Production: A Discussion with Dr. David Rice
In today’s episode, we’ll explore the three key pillars of a successful dental practice: People, Processes, and Production. We’ll discuss why a strong team culture is the foundation of any thriving practice—one that values good character, accountability, and collaboration. Our guest is Dr. David Rice, the founder of igniteDDS. He is a popular speaker and writer, editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. To learn more about Dr. Rice visit ignitedds.com.
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Ep. 664 - Treating the Avulsed Permanent Central with Fully Formed Root
So picture this: you're in your operatory in the middle of a restorative case on a Friday afternoon and your staff member comes in and says your 10 yo patient Johnnie, just fell off of his skateboard and knocked out his upper right central incisor. The Mother is pretty stressed out and she's waiting for you to come to the phone. So the question is, as a GP, are you prepared to handle this case in the best possible way? In this episode we'll review the basics on how to handle the avulsed permanent tooth with complete apex formation. In a future podcast, I'll talk about avulsion of permanent teeth that have incomplete apex formation.
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
BISCO - https://www.bisco.com/
Solventum - https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/oral-care/
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Ep. 663 - CBCT, AI, and Implant Success: Insights from Dr. Steven Vorholt
In this episode, we’ll break down what to look for when purchasing a CBCT machine—and why the features a salesman highlights may not be the most important factors to consider. While we’ll focus primarily on how CBCT enhances implant procedures, the reality is that this technology benefits nearly every aspect of dentistry, improving outcomes across a wide range of treatments. If you’ve ever wondered whether CBCT is the missing piece in your practice, stay tuned—we’ve got the insights to help you make the right decision. Our guest is Dr. Steven Vorholt, a board certified dental implant specialist who practices in Santa Barbara, California. He has taught over 1,000 dentists place their first implants and thousands more through lectures, webinars, and podcasts. He is the host of The Full Arch Podcast.
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