In this episode, I start with a Clinical Focus on Socket Grafting by Michael Block.  Anyone with patients who are getting socket grafting needs to listen to this podcast for a nice review by Dr. Block.  I will also discuss burnout with residents and one hospital’s experience with dental infections after Public Aid limited dental coverage to emergency-only services.  You will not be disappointed by this episode!

This week we have more Dental News to Abuse. We will discuss what a Dental Practice Advocate is and how to make that happen in your practice. We'll also talk about getting online patient reviews and the six steps required will also be discussed.  Teledentistry and the ergonomic saddle stool that will help with ergonomics and lower back health.  I also have a little update on a dentist that was arrested and incidental fun facts as well as an update on Tricare Dental Coverage that hits May 1st.

Resources Mentioned

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This week I go over two articles that are very relevant to everyone in dentistry today.  Lichen planus, especially the erosive variety is very annoying and affects the quality of life for patients and we can help them.  Anyone doing 3rd molar surgery or seeing patients and referring them for wisdom teeth should and now will know that flap design does not affect the health of the second molar long term.

I start off with an Irish Proverb for the quote of the day just to get everyone loosened up and then discuss the fifth and final installment of Wheelbarrow Profits by Jake and Gino.  Right now the market is hot for Multi-unit Family Investing and so getting in may not be a good time but learning about this is never a bad time.  The article about lip cancer and specifically about squamous cell carcinoma is over a 25-year span and has some solid take home points.  The interesting case is that of a traumatically fracture tooth number 9 and a dentoalveolar fracture as well and how I approached the treatment with a significant gingival injury.