Dental Podcast Episodes
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 3/17/20 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the COVID-19 National Health Emergency with a Don’t Panic … Plan approach. Our guest is Leann Keefer, an expert in the field of infection control and a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann is currently the Director of Clinical Services for HuFriedy Group.
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 3/17/20 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the COVID-19 Pandemic and how Healthcare Facilities can Be Mindful & Proactive. Our guest is Leann Keefer, an expert in the field of infection control and a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann is currently the Director of Clinical Services for HuFriedy Group.
Episode 186: The Oral Systemic Link: What's All the Fuss About?
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![]() Guest: Kim Miller, RDH, BSDH Release Date: 1/13/20 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses the medical systemic link to oral health. Our guest is Kim Miller, a registered dental hygienist, international speaker, writer, trainer and coach. She is passionate about incorporating the oral systemic link and treating periodontal disease with the 'whole' body in mind.
Episode 181: Sterilization Packaging: It’s a WRAP!
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 12/12/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss sterilization packaging. Our guest is Leann Keefer, an expert in the field of infection control and a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann is currently the Director of Clinical Services Education for Crosstex Intl.
Episode 175: Making Perfect Impressions for Clear Aligner Cases
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![]() Guest: Dr. Melissa Shotell Release Date: 11/25/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss how general dentists already have everything they need to get started with clear aligners right now in their office! Doctors can begin offering a new treatment with minimal initial investment. Our guest is Dr. Melissa Shotell, a board-certified Orthodontist who practices in a multi-specialty practice in Sonora, CA focusing on the interplay of Orthodontics and restorative treatment. Dr. Shotell considers education to be her passion and regularly consults and lectures on dental technology, clear aligner therapy, orthodontics, office efficiency and workflow, and teamwork.
Episode 174: Taking the Guesswork out of Light Curing
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![]() Guest: Dr. John Flucke Release Date: 11/18/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss light curing and some of the things we should be aware of regarding our curng light that might be affecting our clinical success. We'll also be discussing a brand new technology called Check-up by BlueLight Analytics that literally takes all the guesswork out of light curing. Our guest is Dr. John Flucke, a general dentist in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Dr. Flucke uses technology in every aspect of his practice and pushes his office to be on the leading edge.
Episode 164: Optimize Your Nitrous Oxide / Oxygen Delivery
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 10/31/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss nitrous oxide / oxygen delivery systems. Our guest is Leann Keefer, an expert in the field of infection control and a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann is currently the Director of Education for Crosstex Intl.
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 10/31/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss strategies to identify and manage patient fear and anxiety. Our guest is Leann Keefer, an expert in the field of infection control and a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann is currently the Director of Education for Crosstex Intl.
Episode 157: My Practice Doesn’t Have Enough Cash?
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![]() Guest: Trent Watrous Release Date: 10/14/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss cashflow in your dental practice. Historically, dental practices have been generators of strong cash flow. But when cash shortages arrive, the dentist feels paralyzed on how to correct the situation. Understanding the steps to remedying cash shortages are critical to the long term viability of a dental practice. Our guest is Trent Watrous, a dental specific CPA from Nashville, TN. Trent continues to work with practices in varying levels of success, from startup, to fully operational, or actively struggling to overcome prior financial decisions.
Episode 156: Benchmarking Your Profit and Loss Statement
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![]() Guest: Trent Watrous Release Date: 10/14/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss benchmarking your profit and loss statement. A dentist might understand the purpose of the profit and loss statement but may miss the “forest for the trees” in the scope of leveraging the power of the profit and loss statement. Understanding the use of benchmarks in reviewing the profit and loss statement and making management decisions can be a game changer for a practice owner. Our guest is Trent Watrous, a dental specific CPA from Nashville, TN. Trent continues to work with practices in varying levels of success, from startup, to fully operational, or actively struggling to overcome prior financial decisions.
Episode 155: The Profit and Loss Statement: Does it Matter?
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![]() Guest: Trent Watrous Release Date: 10/14/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the profit and loss statement. Although the profit and loss statement is the most commonly viewed financial statement, dental practice owners often miss the value of the details by simply looking at the profit number only. Having a working knowledge of the profit and loss statement can impact how a dentist makes management decisions. Our guest is Trent Watrous, a dental specific CPA from Nashville, TN. Trent continues to work with practices in varying levels of success, from startup, to fully operational, or actively struggling to overcome prior financial decisions.
Episode 154: Understanding the Balance Sheet
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![]() Guest: Trent Watrous Release Date: 10/14/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the balance sheet of a dental practice. Having a working knowledge of how the balance sheet informs a practice owner of strengths and weaknesses of the entity can change the financial habits of a dentist. Our guest is Trent Watrous, a dental specific CPA from Nashville, TN. Trent continues to work with practices in varying levels of success, from startup, to fully operational, or actively struggling to overcome prior financial decisions.
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 9/27/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss "shocking" and "monitoring" dental unit waterlines. Our guest is Leann Keefer, an expert in the field of infection control and a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann is currently the Director of Education for Crosstex Intl.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Zachary Evans Release Date: 8/13/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss implant case management, planning placement and maintenance. Our guest is Dr. Zachary Evans, currently an Assistant Professor in the MUSC (Medical Univ of South Carolina) Department of Periodontics and director of the Master of Science in Dentistry program. He is actively engaged in clinical and basic-science research relating to dental implant and CAD/CAM technologies.
Episode 127: Implant Placement: A Mental Preparedness Checklist
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![]() Guest: Dr. Zachary Evans Release Date: 8/13/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss implant dentistry and the mental preparation needed for taking on implant treatment. Our guest is Dr. Zachary Evans, currently an Assistant Professor in the MUSC Department of Periodontics and director of the Master of Science in Dentistry program. He is actively engaged in clinical and basic-science research relating to dental implant and CAD/CAM technologies.
Episode 126: All Things Ceramics
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![]() Guest: Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman Release Date: 8/7/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses ceramics in terms of restorations, classification, selection, bonding, and clinical application. Our guest is Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman, director of the division of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned a clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and also a PhD in biomaterial sciences. Dr. Sulaiman’s research interest is related to dental ceramics, composite resin, dental adhesives, color in dentistry and dental cements.
Episode 125: Composite Resin: Types and Applications
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![]() Guest: Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman Release Date: 8/7/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses various types of composite resin and their clinical applications. Our guest is Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman, director of the division of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned a clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and also a PhD in biomaterial sciences. Dr. Sulaiman’s research interest is related to dental ceramics, composite resin, dental adhesives, color in dentistry and dental cements.
Episode 124: Adhesive Systems: How to Optimize Bonding
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![]() Guest: Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman Release Date: 8/7/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses adhesive systems and how to optimize bonding to dentin and enamel. Our guest is Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman, director of the division of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned a clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and also a PhD in biomaterial sciences. Dr. Sulaiman’s research interest is related to dental ceramics, composite resin, dental adhesives, color in dentistry and dental cements.
Episode 123: Shade Selection: What You Need to Know
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![]() Guest: Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman Release Date: 8/7/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses the key elements for proper shade selection with Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman. Dr. Sulaiman is the director of the division of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned a clinical certificate in Operative Dentistry and also a PhD in biomaterial sciences. Dr. Sulaiman’s research interest is related to dental ceramics, composite resin, dental adhesives, color in dentistry and dental cements.
Episode 121: Hemostasis Considerations for GP Surgical Procedures
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![]() Guest: Dr. Martin Jablow Release Date: 7/29/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss hemostasis considerations for GP surgical procedures. Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow, a well-known KOL, regular speaker on Viva Learning and practicing dentist in Woodbridge NJ. Dr. Jablow is an attending dentist at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, NJ and a member of his county’s Dental Peer Review Committee. Dr. Jablow is president of Dental Technology Solutions a lecture and consulting company.
Episode 110: Moving at the Speed of Chemical Indicators
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![]() Guest: Ms. Leann Keefer, RDH, MSM Release Date: 7/8/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the uses and selection of different types of chemical indicators for our autoclaves. Our guest is Leann Keefer, a noted international speaker and dental hygienist. She serves on various foundation and publication boards in the US and Canada, was a site visitor for the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation, and is on the Editorial Review Board for OSAP. Leann joined Crosstex International as General Manager of the Biological Monitoring facility in Denver and Director of Education for the corporation.
Episode 109: Zap the Tap
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![]() Guest: Mr. Jim Chandler Release Date: 7/8/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss water in steri-centers and how the quality effects ultrasonic cleaners and instrument washers. Our guest is Jim Chandler. He has nearly 40 years of experience in water treatment technologies, was the founder and president of Vista Research Group, which was recently acquired by Crosstex International. Vista Research Group products provide a complete line of water treatment, purification and steam-processing solutions used by thousands of dental practices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Episode 104: Digital impressions: Our Dental Smart Phone
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![]() Guest: Dr. David Rice Release Date: 6/19/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss digital impressions and the most critical factors a clinician must consider when selecting technology for their practice. Our guest is Dr. David Rice, who maintains a private practice and is an associate clinical professor at SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He is the founder of igniteDDS and travels the country inspiring dentistry’s future to live their dream, have great success and to make that same difference that has brought him so much joy.
Episode 101: FastTrak: Accelerate Success of Your Practice
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![]() Guest: Dr. David Rice Release Date: 6/11/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast discusses how to accelerate the success of your practice. Joining the show is an expert in this area, Dr. David Rice. Dr. Rice is a private practitioner, educator, published author, and founder of Ignite DDS, who presents training internationally on the business of dentistry, mastering debt, as well as cad-cam and aesthetic dentistry.
Episode 100: Pathways to Your Own Dental Practice
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![]() Guest: Dr. David Rice Release Date: 6/11/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast discusses pathways to practice for new dentists, young dentists, and dental students. Joining the show is an expert in this area, Dr. David Rice. Dr. Rice is a private practitioner, educator, published author, and founder of Ignite DDS, who presents training internationally on the business of dentistry, mastering debt, as well as cad-cam and aesthetic dentistry.
Episode 82: Dentistry and the Dating Game
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![]() Guest: Dr. David Rice Release Date: 4/24/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast discusses dentistry and the dating game with respect to four major behavioral styles and applying it to your practice. Joining the show is an expert in this area, Dr. David Rice. Dr. Rice is a private practitioner, educator, published author, and founder of Ignite DDS, who presents training internationally on the business of dentistry, mastering debt, as well as cad-cam and aesthetic dentistry.
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![]() Guest: Dr. David Rice Release Date: 4/24/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: For the first time in history there are 4 generations practicing together - how do we all get along? Joining the show is an expert in this area, Dr. David Rice. Dr. Rice is a private practitioner, educator, published author, and founder of Ignite DDS, who presents training internationally on the business of dentistry, mastering debt, as well as cad-cam and aesthetic dentistry.
Episode 70: Disinfectant Wipes – Using them Effectively
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![]() Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 3/11/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the key characteristics and advantages of disinfectant wipes, and how to use them effectively in the dental office. Our guest is Mary Govoni, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant, working with dental teams for more than 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics, and team communication. She has a masters in business administration, and is a RDH and CDA.
Episode 69: HIPAA Compliance
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![]() Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 2/26/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast will discuss HIPAA compliance and cyber security in your dental practice. Joining the show is Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant, working with dental teams for more than 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics, and team communication.
Episode 68: Infection Prevention
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![]() Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 2/26/19 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast will discuss infection prevention with regards to training, protocols, and common mistakes. Joining the show is Mary Govoni, MBA, RDH, CDA. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant, working with dental teams for more than 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics, and team communication.