Zach and Kevin kick off this episode by catching up and discussing a shared, recent hobby: pickleball. They share their experiences, the learning curve, and their thoughts on why the sport has become so popular, acknowledging its accessibility compared to tennis. The conversation then shifts to a dental topic: periodontal disease. They reflect on the…
Alan gets candid about the concept of intentional culture, reflecting on his own experience taking over a dental practice where the culture was largely unintentional. He explains how he inherited a laid-back, reparative-dentistry-focused office, a product of the previous owner’s lax style and the robust GM insurance benefits of the time. Alan admits that while…
Alan welcomes his first-ever podcast guest, Dr. Lance Timmerman, back to the show for a candid look at the life of a “CE Junkie.” Lance shares his extensive, and often scattershot, journey through continuing education—from early courses in sleep apnea and Botox to implants and orthodontics—and the key lesson learned: it’s hard to dabble in…
This throwback episode of the Very Clinical Podcast features hosts Kevin and Zach welcoming back Dr. Sully Sullivan to discuss his involvement with 3D Dentists. Sully details the Mastermind program, which focuses on business strategy for successful dentists, advocating for a shift toward comprehensive diagnosis and “fewer, well-planned visits” through the foundational use of full…
Alan shares his recent findings on dental supply purchasing, questioning the long-standing industry model where dentists pay a premium for the convenience and supposed “best price” offered by a dedicated sales rep. He argues that this relationship-based purchasing lacks transparency and costs practices significant money, especially as overhead increases and reimbursements remain flat. Alan endorses…
Back in August Alan talked with guests Julianne O’Connor and Michael Keeter, the founders of Influential Dental. They discussed the company’s efforts to elevate the dental space through its Influential Dental Podcast and the glossy lifestyle magazine, Influence Eleve. Julianne and Michael emphasize that their focus is on the authentic human element and the non-clinical stories of…
Dr. Alan Mead steps in for Zach and Kevin in this “Very Clinical Takeover” episode to share his efficient and refined workflow for single-tooth crown preparations. Alan emphasizes that his streamlined, digital-centric process makes single crowns a quick, straightforward, and profitable procedure in his general practice. The core of the episode is his detailed Crown…
“You got to remember that you don’t own time, it’s time that owns you.” –Stephen King, “My Pretty Pony” Alan dives into the elastic nature of time this week, a concept he got from a Stephen King short story. He argues that time is totally weird and feels different depending on a person’s situation, age, and…
Alan welcomes back Dr. Tim Anderson to discuss the transformative impact of digital technology on modern dentistry. The episode kicks off with a brief mention of Dr. Anderson’s recent “Midas tour” focused on partial coverage restorations, which serves as a springboard into a deeper discussion about the dramatic technological shift since their dental school days at…
In this throwback episode of Very Clinical, Zach and Kevin welcome back Charlie Fryer to talk about AI in dentistry. Charlie recently finished a master’s thesis about class II caries and AI so he can see applications in dentistry from the perspective of a computer scientist. AI’s Current Role in the Dental Industry The guys…