Chairside Live Dental Insights

In March 2020, the ADA recognized Orofacial Pain as a dental specialty. For Dr. Bradley Eli, his interest in this field  began over 30 years ago at UCLA, when he completed a residency in the treatment of long-term head and neck pain. Dr. Eli discusses his dental practice treating challenging pain patients and sleep disordered breathing, and provides advice to general dentists for selecting cases for in-office treatment, and the ones they will be happy they referred.

Even with 360 dentists within 6 miles of his practice in Bingham Farms, Michigan, Dr. Timothy Kosinski is able to set himself apart. Learn Dr. Kosinski’s secrets to success, from finding a mentor and building relationships with specialists to incorporating implants and guiding patients through the decision-making process. While he remains refreshingly modest after placing over 15,000 implants and writing 200+ articles, Dr. Kosinski has many practical pearls of wisdom to help grow your practice.

As Chairman of the Board and CEO at Henry Schein, Stanley Bergman has built one of the largest companies in the dental industry. In this special episode, Stan discusses a wide range of topics affecting us all, including the cost and availability of PPE, the digitization of the dental practice, and how the small private practice can compete with DSOs. Along the way, he also shares his thoughts on technology, customer service, practice management and how to set yourself apart to ensure success.

The ADA recently recommended that all general dentists screen their patients for sleep-related breathing disorders. In this bonus episode, Dr. Park interviews Randy Clare, director of business development at Glidewell. With over 30 years of experience working with doctors in the dental sleep industry, Randy discusses an efficient way for the general practitioner to screen and treat patients exhibiting sleep disordered breathing while seeking a definitive diagnosis from their physician.

Time to flip the script! In this episode, Dr. Neil Park, the host of Chairside Live, is interviewed by Greg Minzenmayer, chief operating officer at Glidewell. Follow Dr. Park’s journey from Temple University school of dentistry to a Hopi Indian reservation with the Public Health Service and then to a private practice in Orlando, Florida. Learn how he then sold his practice and took a deep dive into implants, where he has since become a thought leader, contributing author and prominent educator. Ultimately, Dr. Park’s story is a testament to the innate good that our chosen profession puts into the world.

Having a patient in the chair and petri dishes taped to the walls is just another day for Dr. Gordon Christensen. In this episode, Dr. Christensen discusses a wide range of topics, including infection control post-COVID, digital impressions, dental education and the state of general dentistry. You will also hear his thoughts on private practice vs. corporate dentistry and the dental practice of the future. True to form, his open and honest commentary based on decades of clinical leadership is challenging and refreshing.

After dental school and a stint in the Navy, Dr. Steven Barrett joined Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics in Florida. Now, after nearly 30 years, Greenberg has over 90 offices and Dr. Barrett is the clinical director and a sr. partner. In this episode, Dr. Barrett shares his unique approach to mentoring young dentists, the importance of provisional restorations, and the use of videos and photos to gain patient acceptance. Along the way you will learn pearls of wisdom he has collected over decades with one goal in mind: teach dentists practical and actionable advice that helps them succeed.

Dr. Howard Farran, the founder of Dentaltown and the Dentistry Uncensored podcast, is a fountain of practical advice. His firebrand pragmatism continues to be a refreshing, powerful voice in dentistry. In this episode, Dr. Farran discusses the benefits of owning your own practice and focusing on being really good at a few things, rather than having a “knowledge of all, master of none” approach. And because this conversation comes from the fertile mind of Dr. Farran, the Roman Empire, mermaids, unicorns, the rock band The Who and football make an appearance. Enjoy!

Less than 4 years after purchasing her practice, Dr. Amanda Sheehan tripled her revenues. In this episode, explore how Dr. Sheehan's singular focus on providing what her patients needed was a recipe for success and led her to becoming an expert in implantology, neurotoxins and dental oncology.

Seventeen years ago, Dr. Rella Christensen found herself wondering why we as a society struggle so much with dental caries. This curiosity, combined with her expertise in microbiology, led to the creation of TRAC Research with her husband, Dr. Gordon Christensen. In this episode, learn Rella's approach to clinical research, her thoughts on restorative dental materials, and what she sees for the future of therapeutic dentistry, from bioactives to antimicrobial composites and beyond.

The one thing that keeps Jim Glidewell up at night is how the business decisions he makes will affect his 5,000 employees. In this episode, learn how Jim progressed from being a self-taught "Las Vegas boy with a Kentucky heart" to one of the most successful leaders in dentistry. Jim talks about everything from his stint in the Navy during the Vietnam War to his literary influences and management theories for success. Discover the “60-inch” company theory and the benefits of vertical integration, and get a peek behind the curtain at what led to the publication of his autobiography, "Constant Change."

Dr. Jack Hahn's trailblazing implant designs have permanently changed and improved the safety and efficacy of implant dentistry. After 50 years of placing and restoring implants, Dr. Hahn has assumed near-mythic status in dentistry. Join us as he discusses his thoughts on implant design, technology and incorporating implants into the general practice.

"Have surgeon — will travel." This episode explores Dr. Charles Schlesinger's unique vocation as a "traveling surgeon," teaching and assisting specialists and GPs chairside in implant placement. Learn Dr. Schlesinger's critical success factors and get practical advice for incorporating implants into your practice. Discover the optimal situation for placing your first implant, whether it be guided or freehand, and gain insight into his thoughts on how technology and innovation continue to transform implant treatment for the better.

Once he mastered the basics of "drill, fill and bill" dentistry, Dr. Paresh Patel decided it was time to offer more to his patients. In this episode, Dr. Patel discssues the factors that led to his decision to expand his practice to include surgical implant procedures from single units to full arches. Along the way he offers pearls of wisdom on same-day dentistry, which course of instruction is best for you, how to find a mentor, and how the general dentist can effectively act as the quarterback with specialists for the best patient outcomes.

When healthcare reform upended his work as a radiology salesman in the early '90s, Greg Minzenmayer looked for a similar space in which to work, leading to his entry into dentistry. Now, as a "lifer" in the dental industry, Greg serves as chief operating officer for Glidewell. In this episode, he talks about pioneering automation in crown design, artificial intelligence and what it takes to stay at the forefront of dental technology. Greg also provides insight into the challenges of navigating business during COVID-19 and how he and his team dealt with the cataclysmic shutdown.

Coming soon! Dr. Neil Park and Glidewell Dental are proud to present a new podcast that features interviews with practicing clinicians and industry experts. We'll discuss the latest innovations to improve your practice and look ahead to the future of dentistry.