What if the hygiene department isn’t just cleaning teeth — but could actually be the most powerful growth engine in your entire practice? What if optimizing hygiene could transform patient relationships, reduce doctor stress, and naturally drive production without chasing procedures? This episode features Tiffany Wuebben, a registered dental hygienist and founder/CEO of The Hygienepreneur,…
Are you overprescribing antibiotics in your dental practice? With an estimated 30-85% of dental antibiotic prescriptions being suboptimal or unnecessary, this widespread issue is fueling the dangerous rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Dr. Marie Fluent brings over 35 years of dental experience spanning roles as dentist, practice owner, infection control coordinator, office manager, and dental assistant….
Is dentistry still a rewarding career path despite rising stress, student debt, and corporate pressures? This conversation explores how modern dentistry continues to offer profound personal and professional fulfillment while addressing the real challenges facing today’s dental professionals. Dr. Sheila Sammadar brings a unique perspective to this discussion as a third-generation doctor and nationally recognized…
When a pregnant team member asked about nitrous oxide safety testing and didn’t get satisfactory answers, she contacted OSHA directly. The result? An unannounced inspection that revealed nitrous levels nearly 10 times higher than permissible limits and serious compliance violations. Dr. Karson Carpenter brings over 25 years of experience as an OSHA-approved trainer and President…
How do you know when a clear aligner case is beyond your comfort zone, and what happens when treatment doesn’t track as expected? Dr. Stout is a board-certified orthodontist from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine who completed his orthodontic residency and Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Washington. He…
Are your patients filing their teeth with nail files or mixing homemade toothpaste after watching viral social media videos? The rise of do-it-yourself dentistry fueled by uncredentialed influencers is creating serious oral health risks that dental professionals are encountering daily in their operatories. Cheryl Calmis is a registered dental hygienist with over 30 years of…
How many times have you delivered a crown that required extensive occlusal adjustment, leaving you wondering if there’s a better way to predict how patients will actually function with their restorations? Dr. Mark Kleive, DDS, brings over 25 years of restorative expertise to this conversation. A distinguished graduate of the University of Minnesota School of…
What if your hygiene department is the most underutilized clinical asset in your practice — and no one has noticed yet? Katrina Klein is a registered dental hygienist with 17 years of clinical experience, a national speaker, author, certified personal trainer, certified ergonomic assessment specialist, and functional range conditioning mobility specialist. She is the founder…
If you’ve ever wondered whether one composite can genuinely handle anterior aesthetics and posterior strength without compromise, this episode delivers a clinician’s honest answer — with case results to back it up. Dr. Susan McMahon is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and leads one of the largest cosmetic dental…
Your practice already owns a laser — so why is it sitting in a closet collecting dust? Dr. Robert Convissar is a pioneer in dental laser technology and one of the foremost authorities on clinical laser application worldwide. One of the first general dentists to incorporate lasers into everyday practice — beginning in 1989 —…