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Dentist Brain Candy

The podcast is designed for the dentist who likes to learn and improve their practice. The information and content delivered is designed to help the restorative dentist move their practice forward. Each week we start off with an quote that gets the metal gears turning, a book review which will be digested for the listener over a series of episodes pulling out relevant material and applying it to the dental practice. Next an article will be reviewed from the literature and available for download. The show will close with an interesting case that I have come across. Pictures and radiographs, when appropriate will be on the website to review as well. The benefits include having a virtual dental buddy that you can listen to and “hang out with” and talk shop and grow your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for our profession.
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May 22, 2017

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!

May 15, 2017

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

dentistbraincandy.com/dentistinventory

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May 8, 2017

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.

May 1, 2017

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.

Apr 24, 2017

In this episode, we talk about raising dental fees and the fear most dentists get from that and how to respond.  I discuss saving stem cells from primary teeth, a dentist who is charged with stealing from his patients, what dentists can do to assist with the opioid addiction and some dental fun facts.  Enjoy!

Resources Mentioned

dentistbraincandy.com/dentistinventory

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Apr 17, 2017

This week I have several items to discuss including a new company that is making a 3D identical titanium and Zirconium dental implant that is designed to fill the socket of an immediately extracted tooth.  This would be and will be an amazing technique and I am fascinated by the idea.  The episode ends with some dental fun facts!

 

Apr 10, 2017

In this episode, I continue with our book review of Wheelbarrow Profits and then move to a very interesting study that used 5% Fluorouracil instead Modified Carnoy’s solution to decrease the recurrence rate of keratocystic odontogenic tumors with a decrease in paresthesias.  If you treat these lesions you will not want to miss this discussion.  The Interesting Case shows the surgical approach to removal of a mandibular bicuspid that is an extra tooth.  The pictures are worth checking out!

 Resources Mentioned:

dentistbraincandy.com/dentistinventory/

Apr 4, 2017

In my experience, only two implant systems excel at preserving crestal bone.  Astra and Ankylos implants are the only two that I have seen published and personal results with preserved marginal bone.  This week I delve into several excellent articles and break down the data on marginal bone loss.  I currently place mostly Nobel implants followed by Astra implants.  One article shows that after the one year mark the bone loss for an Astra implant was the same as a Branemark implant but the key is that this was after close to 1.75mm of bone loss with the Branemark vs the 0.4mm of bone loss with the Astra implant

Mar 27, 2017

In this episode we talk about robots placing dental implants and app’s for your dental practice as well as break down several Orbital Apex Syndromes including Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis and Superior Orbital Fissure Syndrome.

Mar 20, 2017

In this episode, I go over 8 dental news items for your consumption.  I talk about preventing pneumonia with dental cleanings, the big 3 dental supply companies getting sued for price fixing, anti-fluoridation propaganda and more.

Mar 13, 2017

This week I go over two articles which I think will be very applicable and helpful and any general dental or surgical practice. The first article we will review will discuss whether or not antibiotics decrease the risk of a dry socket and or infection for our third molar patients. The second article will go over whether or not a cone beam CT scan is required prior to dental implant placement and if it is not required all of the time what are the indications are and parameters that one can use to help decide whether to take a scan or not.

Mar 6, 2017

This week's episode has a total of 7 news items that we discussed. If you go to the interesting cases section at this website dentistbraincandy.com you can find a Dodger with a complete write-up and links to the relevant areas.

Feb 27, 2017

In this week's episode I go over news from the dental world and dental industry and I title it news you can abuse. I also go over a review of preemptive analgesia with dentistry and oral surgery. I think you're fine this episode fun and meaningful.

Feb 20, 2017

After injury to the orbital bony vault  a common sequelae is enophthalmos.  This article reviews a way of assessing patients radiographically to predict when enophthalmos will occur and when to do surgery.

Feb 17, 2017

After any surgery including oral surgery postoperative shivering can occur.  These patients may be hypothermic but they may not be as well.  This article review does a nice job of going into the incidence, causes, risks and solutions for this common occurrence.

Feb 6, 2017

This is no hyperbole although it sounds like and feels like I am telling someone else’s story. I had bronchitis and needed some antibiotics and the cure almost killed me! In this episode is a discount code for an at-home emergency kit that I recommend for everyone from Healthfirst at www.healthfirst.com. Special thanks to those folks and their emergency kit!

Jan 30, 2017

In this episode, I discuss Part 3 of Wheelbarrow Profits.  If you have ever considered investing or owning apartment buildings and multifamily dwellings this book review series is for you.  We dig deeper into the book and reveal more key knowledge.  The article review is on Pacemakers and ICD’s and the dental and oral surgical recommendation and precautions. 

Jan 23, 2017

Remember! January 26/27th is our seminar/workshop on back and spinal health and you can find out more and register at www.dentistbraincandy.com

We continue to dive into multifamily real estate ownership and issues with our book review and then breakdown a great article on nutrition and wound healing.  With our surgical procedures we increase the body's need for the building blocks of cells and to power the immune system to prevent infection.  We look at Zinc, Iron, Protein, Vit C and Vit E. 

Jan 16, 2017

On this episode Patrick Jenkins and I discuss the mechanics and concept of owning your own bank and borrowing money for practice improvements etc. We also talk about setting up an investment that will pay you a monthly salary for life!  That salary could be between 5-10k a month depending on how much you invest and for how long.  You do not want to miss this one!

Jan 9, 2017

This is a great episode where we start Wheelbarrow Profits Part 1 book review and every dentist will want to consider this form of passive income.  I then go over a favorite article of mine on OMS residents and substance abuse showing the incidence and the substances abused!  I also have a really interesting case of a young pregnant lady who had her asymptomatic wisdom teeth removed with a high-speed handpiece that ended up in the hospital with a severe infection.

Jan 2, 2017

Whether we like it or not Donald Trump has won the election.  In January president-elect will become President Donald Trump.  Throughout the election season, there were many threats and promises made. In this episode, Patrick Jenkins joins me to talk about the anticipated tax changes a Trump Presidency will bring and the implications for Americans and specifically dentists.  Patrick Jenkins is amazing on this interview, and you won't be disappointed!

Dec 26, 2016

I conclude part 3 of the FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman and you really do want to become a master of this topic and material.  I go into a clever tool called an SRT which is used to retrieve a stripped screw head in an abutment.  Photos of the tool and a screw I removed are in the interesting cases section as well.  The article review discusses custom molar healing abutments in order to obtain ideal soft tissue contours in the final restoration of molar implants.

Dec 19, 2016

I start off this week with some more Irish Proverbs and move quickly into a very well done anatomical study on the variations of the course of the Mandibular Nerve or IAN.  There are many variations and each has a clinical implication specifically on achieving adequate local anesthetic.  If you have EVER had a problem with getting a patient numb and not know why this episode if for you.  I discuss my tricks for getting ideal anesthesia. 

The interesting case has some fantastic photos of a fractured supraorbital rim and anterior table of the frontal sinus that required open reduction and the placement of plates and screws.  I know you will enjoy this episode.

Dec 12, 2016

Today I start off with a couple of Irish sayings with my best Irish accent.  You will notice I did not say it was a good Irish accent, just my best.  From there I start part 1 of the Five Love Languages.  Mastering the content in this book will surely help you in every area of life and especially in the most important area : spouse and family.  This is a book every newly engaged couple should read and then every married couple should re read every 3 years.  I then review a study comparing topical refrigerant vs the traditional 20% topical benzocaine for palatal injections done by a friend of mine Dr Dimarco.  The interesting case goes over a large gingival mass in 27/28 area that was biopsied and excised and can be see in the interesting case section.  Enjoy this week's episode!

Dec 5, 2016

In this episode I discuss the appropriate timing of a wisdom tooth consult and timing of extractions when they are necessary.  I discuss anatomical guidelines and parameters and then go into depth on what my third molar consult is like including a description of the logistics from beginning to end with each team members role.

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