Dr. Courtney Lavigne’s unique career path took her from a decade of practicing restorative dentistry to orthodontics. She holds accreditations and fellowships from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Pierre Fruchard Academy. Dr. Lavigne is a renowned lecturer in dental aesthetics and comprehensive care. She established a patient-centric,…
In this podcast episode, Dr. Reza Ardalan interviews Dr. David Sarver, an accomplished orthodontist known for his expertise in the field. Dr. Sarver has a wealth of experience and has received numerous accolades in his career. He discusses various aspects of his career, including his new online teaching community called “Mastering Orthodontics,” his approach to…
Welcome to another captivating episode of the Dental Slang Podcast! In this episode, we’re delving into the fascinating world of tooth wear with none other than the esteemed Dr. Andrea Shepperson, a leading dentist and educator hailing from the picturesque shores of New Zealand. Dr. Shepperson has dedicated her career to the intricate study of…
In this podcast episode, get to know Chuck Cohen, the Managing Director of Benco Dental. Chuck tells us, first and foremost, that Benco Dental’s perspective revolves around the concept of long-term thinking. Instead of fixating on quarterly results, they prioritize strategic decision-making and encourage dentists to view their relationship with distributors as partnerships rather than…
In this Dental Slang Podcast episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Phelps. Dr. Phelps is an entrepreneur, general dentist, author, certified Colby trainer, and an expert in ethical influence and persuasion. He discusses his new role with Sunrise Dental Solutions, his extensive background in marketing, and his recently published book, “The Complete Book on Dental Marketing.”…
Dr. Parag Kachalia is one of the most influential people in dentistry. And as one of the Seattle Study Club’s Top 10 Young Educators, he’s using his influence to help other dentists achieve their best in their business. His only regret in his career is not joining the Study Club sooner. As dentists, we are…
Dr. Lisa Germain wears many hats. If you heard her on The Dental Slang Podcast before, then you’ll recognize her as an educator, podcaster, artist, author, and dentist. She has a New Orleans practice she’s owned for over three decades. She’s also faced many hardships and losses over the past few years that have changed…
Dr. Sammy Noumbissi is a dental surgeon and provider who changed the game decades ago by adding ceramic implants to his repertoire. While other dentists continued to use titanium implants. Dr. Noumbissi built his practice by listening to his patients. His first decade as a dentist was traditional, working as a general practitioner and using…
In our opinion, Dr. Eric Jones is the definition of a Super GP. There is nothing he won’t do for his patients in the Atlanta-Metro area. He’s adopted a new kind of “hybrid practice” model that incorporates a wide variety of procedures and multi-practice elements. A hybrid office is an innovative way to give your…
Dr. Ardalan and Dr. Phelps go way back, having gone to university at UNC-Chapel Hill and reuniting again in dental school at NOVA in Ft. Lauderdale. But they took different paths in dental school, and Dr. Reza Ardalan has become one of the premier pediatric dentists in the Carolinas. Pediatric dentistry is the top choice…