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Are dental residencies worth it? Every dental student has to weigh the idea of doing a residency vs. going into practice right after school. Mohamed is joined by Dr. Kurren Virk who recently finished an AEGD at Oklahoma! Their wide ranging discussion covers dental school experiences (how they do things at Midwestern), Dr. Virk's recent AEGD, what to expect from a residency and if a residency is right for you!

Some links from the show:

• Dr. Kurren Virk's Instagram

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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast Dr. Nazila Bidabadi! As the chief cosmetic dentist at Soft Touch Dentistry, Dr. Bidabadi’s reputation for dental excellence has earned her a position as a clinical instructor at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, which she has held now for over a decade. Her cosmetic dentistry expertise has entrusted her to evaluate each Harvard dental student before they can proceed. In addition to being on-staff at Harvard, she was a mentor for the Boston University School of Dentistry.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Where Dr. Bidabadi went to school and when she graduated
- When she opened her second office
- Her experience finding a Dental Hygenist
- Teaching at the Harvard University School of Dentistry
- The rise in orders of mouth guards
- How she adopted new workflows and technology into her practices

Learn more about Dr. Bidabadi and her practice here!

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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast the CEO of Vista Apex Materials, Scott Lamerand! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, Scott joined Bisco as a research chemist. At the time, Bisco was a small dental material’s company leading the market in dental adhesives, where he not only was exposed to the science behind restorative dental materials but also the commercialization process and a look into the dental world from the eyes of KOL’s.  Afterwards, he decided to round out his educational background by earning my MBA at Kellogg-Northwestern University.  The diverse experiences Bisco provided allowed him to contribute to future companies in many ways.  After a few years, he found himself utilizing his business and product development skills in a market manager role with P&L responsibility for $120 million.  Things were going well, then the phone rang and Dr. John Kanca asked if he would be interested in starting a company making adhesives.  That was the day Apex was born. 

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Vista Apex's new line of products
- How these products help deliver better dentistry
- Common problems with bonding to Zirconia
- Sequence of events on how to use products to get a pristine surface for bonding
- How Keating uses Vista Apex products in the lab
- Upcoming Live events where clinicians have the opportunity to learn about Vista Apex's products from top tier, world-renowned clinicians, Dr. Michael Miyasaki and Dr. John Kanca! Links to events coming soon!

Click to find out more about Vista Apex products and upcoming events!

Dr. Kanca was also on the Dental Up Podcast before! Check out the episode here.

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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we recorded onsite at the 2022 AGD Show in Orlando Florida live with Dr. Merlin P. Ohmer, MAGD! Dr. Ohmer, a native of Thibodaux, LA, graduated from Nicholls State University in 1975 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1979 from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. After graduation, he spent three years on active duty in the United States Army. After his release from active duty, he practiced in Baton Rouge, LA, and was a member of the Louisiana and Florida National Guard until 1989 when he returned to active duty in the United States Navy Dental Corps as a Lieutenant Commander. He completed a one-year fellowship in oral surgery in 1984 at Naval Dental Center Great Lakes, IL. Dr. Ohmer served his country in the Navy in many assignments worldwide until his military retirement in 2016 as a Captain. Dr. Ohmer owned Dental Doctors of Florida for 6 years until merging his practice with Harbour Dental Care in March of 2022. In his spare time, Dr. Ohmer enjoys spending his free time outdoors; at the beach, hiking, and playing tennis.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Dr. Ohmer's time with the AGD; from how he started to his plans for the future with the AGD
- How long he has been practicing
- Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice
- His treatment philosophy
- Types of restorations Dr. Ohmer prefers
- What advice he has for young dentists starting out in the profession

Learn about Dr. Ohmer and his practice, Harbour Dental Care!

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iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome Dr. Mike Masella! Dr. Mike graduated from UMDNJ (now Rutgers University) dental school in 2005, where he met his wife, oral surgeon Lindsay Scoggins, DMD. They have two young boys, Tyler and Shane. In his spare time, Dr. Mike’s love of sports keeps him busy coaching various sports teams in the community, including 13 years at Caldwell High School. In fact, he says that had he not pursued dentistry, he would have chosen a career of teaching and coaching. Dr. Mike loves working as a dentist in his community, and is also an attending dentist at Mountainside Hospital, where he teaches dental residents the latest dental techniques.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Dr. Mike's first job and experiences once graduate from dental school
- What it was like working with Dr. Lee Frost and other great mentors 
- Transitioning into his Uncle's (Dr. Tom's) Practice, then purchasing it
- The evolution of Masella Family Dental—Technology, Philosophy, and Goals
- Working at a Residency and the importance of a great mentor/mentorship
- Advice to early dentists — Main sources of patients and most common restorations

Find out more about Dr. Mike and his practice, Masella Family Dental!

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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we welcome to the podcast Dr. Perry Joiner! Dr. Joiner is a Georgia native and received his Bachelors in Finance from the University of Georgia. He then went on to receive his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Joiner has practiced dentistry around the country learning the latest techniques in implant, sedation, and general dentistry. He has earned accolades for his dedication to dentistry including Fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has also passed the written boards for the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, received training in both IV and oral sedation, and has been a practicing Invisalign provider for over seven years. Dr. Joiner and his wife recently returned to Georgia and are excited to raise their three children here in Fayette county.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Dr. Joiner's first job coming out of Dental School
- His first practice and how he grew it from the ground up
- The importance of great office staff
- Removable and Crown & Bridge Cases: From Prepping, Materials, to Delivery
- What it's been like working with Keating Dental Lab
- His advice to younger dentists looking to branch off on their own

Find out more about Dr. Joiner and Fayette Family Dental here!

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iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast we welcome back to the podcast Dr. Deanna Thomas! Deanna Thomas, DMD, graduated from Penn State University with her BS before going on to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for her dental degree. Dr. Thomas went on to serve in the U.S. Navy and Pennsylvania National Guard for 21 years before retiring from service in January 2016. Passionate about continuing education, Dr. Thomas attended the Kellogg Executive Management Program at Northwestern University in Chicago. During her service, Dr. Thomas began her dental practice in 2003 here in Hermitage. She also a currently an active member member of:

• Academy of General Dentistry, where she received the Fellowship Award
• Mercer County Dental Society
• American Dental Association
• Pennsylvania Dental Association

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Dr. Thomas' dental school experience
- Her experience working with the Military
- Traveling and CE's
- The evolution of her practice
- Technology and products Dr. Thomas uses in her Delivery Protocol for restorations
- Advice for the new grads of dental school

Learn more about Dr. Thomas and her office by visiting her website!

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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast we interview the father-son duo, Dr. Cary Limberakis and Dr. Jonathan Limberakis. Since 1980, Dr. Cary J. Limberakis has been working in southeastern Montgomery and Bucks Counties to provide the best dental care for his patients. His experience in dentistry, commitment to continuing education and genuine concern for his patients result in healthy smiles for young and old alike. Dr. Cary was recognized by his peers and voted among Philadelphia Magazine's 2017, 2018, and 2020 Top Dentists for his expertise in General Dentistry. Dr. Cary was exceedingly proud to announce that his son, Dr. Jonathan C. Limberakis, had joined him in the practice, which is now called Limberakis Family Dentistry. Dr. Jonathan’s calm chairside manner and clinical excellence will put even the most anxious patient at ease. He excels in multiple phases of dentistry and generally handles the surgical and endodontic treatments for their practice. Their combination of expertise creates one of Abington's best duos. In 2021 both Dr. Cary and Dr. Jonathan Limberakis were selected by their dental peers as Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentists 2021.

Dr. Cary J. Limberakis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. degree and earned an M.S. from Villanova University. He received his dental training and D.M.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, a member of its 1978 centennial class. Dr. Limberakis is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. A firm believer in continued education, Dr. Limberakis exceeds by far the annual credit hours required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and includes his staff in attending courses in the diverse fields of dentistry. In addition, Dr. Limberakis is recognized by his peers and voted as one of Philadelphia Magazine's TOP DENTISTS of 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 for General Dentistry. This acknowledgement is a testament to a lifetime of dental excellence and patient care. He is an Attending Dental Staff member and Clinical Instructor of Abington Memorial Hospital's General Practice Residency. Being of Hellenic ancestry affords Dr. Limberakis the ability to converse with Greek-speaking patients.

Dr. Jonathan C. Limberakis is a graduate of Villanova University with a B.A. in History and completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Following dental school, he was selected to spend a year at the highly regarded General Practice Residency at Abington Memorial Hospital (now Jefferson Health). During this year of additional training, he learned from the top general dentists and specialists in the area, focusing on cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, surgical techniques including placing and restoring dental implants, periodontal maintenance, and advanced restorative techniques. As a long-time city dweller and avid sports fan, you can always strike up a conversation with him about Villanova basketball, the Eagles and Sixers. Dr. Limberakis loves infusing new ideas, techniques and technology into the practice while maintaining world class patient care and comfort.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- How Drs. Limberakis found Keating after the Pandemic
- When the Academy of General Dentistry named Keating Dental Lab as their only endorsed dental lab
- Technology in the office and how it's used
- How to decide between what to do in office and what to send out to a lab
- Is there a difference in virtual versus hand wax ups?
- What advice Limberakis Family Dentistry has to offer

Find Part 1 here!

Learn more about Drs. Limberakis at Limberakis Family Dentistry and check out their YouTube series Coffee Talk, where they talk about everything from how they take their coffee, what gets them out of bed every morning, and much more!

Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more!
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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast we interview the father-son duo, Dr. Cary Limberakis and Dr. Jonathan Limberakis. Since 1980, Dr. Cary J. Limberakis has been working in southeastern Montgomery and Bucks Counties to provide the best dental care for his patients. His experience in dentistry, commitment to continuing education and genuine concern for his patients result in healthy smiles for young and old alike. Dr. Cary was recognized by his peers and voted among Philadelphia Magazine's 2017, 2018, and 2020 Top Dentists for his expertise in General Dentistry. Dr. Cary was exceedingly proud to announce that his son, Dr. Jonathan C. Limberakis, had joined him in the practice, which is now called Limberakis Family Dentistry. Dr. Jonathan’s calm chairside manner and clinical excellence will put even the most anxious patient at ease. He excels in multiple phases of dentistry and generally handles the surgical and endodontic treatments for their practice. Their combination of expertise creates one of Abington's best duos. In 2021 both Dr. Cary and Dr. Jonathan Limberakis were selected by their dental peers as Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentists 2021.

Dr. Cary J. Limberakis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. degree and earned an M.S. from Villanova University. He received his dental training and D.M.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, a member of its 1978 centennial class. Dr. Limberakis is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. A firm believer in continued education, Dr. Limberakis exceeds by far the annual credit hours required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and includes his staff in attending courses in the diverse fields of dentistry. In addition, Dr. Limberakis is recognized by his peers and voted as one of Philadelphia Magazine's TOP DENTISTS of 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 for General Dentistry. This acknowledgement is a testament to a lifetime of dental excellence and patient care. He is an Attending Dental Staff member and Clinical Instructor of Abington Memorial Hospital's General Practice Residency. Being of Hellenic ancestry affords Dr. Limberakis the ability to converse with Greek-speaking patients.

Dr. Jonathan C. Limberakis is a graduate of Villanova University with a B.A. in History and completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Following dental school, he was selected to spend a year at the highly regarded General Practice Residency at Abington Memorial Hospital (now Jefferson Health). During this year of additional training, he learned from the top general dentists and specialists in the area, focusing on cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, surgical techniques including placing and restoring dental implants, periodontal maintenance, and advanced restorative techniques. As a long-time city dweller and avid sports fan, you can always strike up a conversation with him about Villanova basketball, the Eagles and Sixers. Dr. Limberakis loves infusing new ideas, techniques and technology into the practice while maintaining world class patient care and comfort.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- A compare and contrast of their dental school experiences
- How Dr. Cary established the office
- The impact of interior design and office location on patients
- When Dr. Jonathan joined the practice and how his role within evolved
- Working on monks in Mount Athos, Greece
- The effects of the pandemic on the practice

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Learn more about Drs. Limberakis at Limberakis Family Dentistry and check out their YouTube series Coffee Talk, where they talk about everything from how they take their coffee, what gets them out of bed every morning, and much more!

Discover the Dental Up Podcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more!
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Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Dr. Wells in Dental School and how he started his practice afterwards
- The problems and frustrations that led Dr. Wells to create DentalHQ
- Building a membership base
- How to begin introducing patients to a membership plan
- Tips and things to avoid when starting your own membership plan
- How to attract new patients to your practice

For any questions, advice, or stories, Dr. Wells can be reached at brett@dentalhq.com. To find out more about DentalHQ, head on over to their website here!

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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview the acclaimed Dr. Alan Kaplan, known for his kindness, generosity, and world-class technique, onsite at Keating Dental Lab! Dr. Kaplan graduated from the University of Florida's College of Dentistry in 1976, where he made history as the first student in the state of Florida to do a clinical procedure on a live patient. After retiring from his practice, he became a faculty member at the Florida Institute for Advanced Dental Education. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife Barbara and golfing.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- Dr. Kaplan's Experience in Dental School
- His First Job out of School
- Transitioning into Retirement
- Is there a shortage of Dentists in the US?
- Advice for New Dentists
- Sights to see in Southern California!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please free free to call (800) 433 - 9833!

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PART 2 of 2

Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bongarzone continued his dental education at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, serving as a General Practice Resident. Dr. Bongarzone has four children; Marco Jr., Luca, and twins Ryan and Renee. While away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing and traveling.

Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr. is currently studying at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, set to graduate this coming May, 2022. He just passed his boards, and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his fiancée, who is also a dentist. Next steps after graduating include getting married and looking into working as an associate or starting up his own practice from scratch.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
-The technology each were exposed to during their time in Dental School
-The significant problem of Student Debt and its financial ramifications of a Dental Education
-How this debt impacts future decision making

Find Part 1 of this episode here.

Learn more about Dr. Bongarzone Sr. and his practice by visiting https://www.twentyfirstdental.com/

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PART 1 of 2

Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bongarzone continued his dental education at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, serving as a General Practice Resident. Dr. Bongarzone has four children; Marco Jr., Luca, and twins Ryan and Renee. While away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing and traveling.

Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr. is currently studying at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, set to graduate this coming May, 2022. He just passed his boards, and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his fiancée, who is also a dentist. Next steps after graduating include getting married and looking into working as an associate or starting up his own practice from scratch.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
-Their best and worst experiences in Dental School
-Clinical Life
-Lab Procedures in School

Upcoming content in the next episode:
-The technology each were exposed to during their time in Dental School
-The significant problem of Student Debt and its financial ramifications of a Dental Education
-How this debt impacts future decision making

Learn more about Dr. Bongarzone Sr. and his practice by visiting https://www.twentyfirstdental.com/

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Al is joined by his best friend from dental school, Dr. Bart Schultz. They had a wide ranging conversation about dental school, early dental practice and how much patients can really understand about their treatment. Also, the jobs they had in dental school and other stuff.

Some links from the show:

• Miracle Mix
• Todd Johnson DDS, Paul Thomas DDS
• Very Dental Facebook group
• Voices of Dentistry (use coupon code: VeryDental)

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The Very Dental podcast is brought to you by our friends at Microcopy Dental. Neodiamonds from Microcopy Dental are very fine. I mean, all of them are awesome, but some of them are actually “very fine.” Specifically I mean the yellow striped ones they call “finishing” diamonds. I use Microcopy finishing diamonds on just about any patient that I might be spinning a bur on. Very fine finishers do the heavy lifting on composites so polishing is simple and easy. I use them to finish crown preps. I’ve been known to adjust Emax and Zirconia with them. Once you try them you’re going to find a ton of places to use them! And just like all of Microcopy’s burs, they’re sterile out of the package and single use means they’re sharp and efficient and can be disposed of at the end of the appointment! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/veryfine (all one word)!

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On Episode 60, we welcome Melissa Drab, fourth-year dental student at Marquette University, to The Dental Realist Podcast. We discuss a variety of dental school topics including: 

-High and lows of dental school

-A day in the life of a dental student

-How Covid-19 has changed dental school

-Student loan debt

-What is most exciting about life after dental school

We also try to get Dr. Neff into a MUSoD musical. We would be honored if you would join us!

Contact Dental Realist:

Twitter: @dentalrealist

Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com

Website: www.dentalrealist.com

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Throughout our careers all dentists will see failing dentistry and even have our own work fail eventually. But what if it was treatment that was performed recently by us or another dentist? How should those situations be communicated to patients and even to a patient's  previous dentist, if necessary? And what if you suspect there has been a case of over-diagnosis or over-treatment? We discuss all of this and much more on Episode 59. 

Contact Dental Realist:

Twitter: @dentalrealist

Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com

Website: www.dentalrealist.com

LinkedIn: Dental Realist

Tyler reflects on his experience taking the licensing boards in Georgia. He shares what to expect and what to not sweat. Plus, Tyler and Steven discuss the fact that Tyler is now the first to have a Shared Practices internship for all four years of dental school.

As an associate, how do you know when you are in a good situation or when it is time to make a change? On Episode 58, we respond to a listener email regarding their associateship and if a buy-in opportunity is a good idea. 

-How important is work schedule? 

-Will stresses be increased or reduced with ownership? 

-What if associate and owner practice philosophies conflict? 

We also discuss a dental office taboo topic at the end of the episode. 

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Alan is joined by a round table of dentists who want to talk about dental school and what it did to them. Dr. Russell Schafer graduated from LSU in 2013, Dr. Sarah Meyer graduated from Creighton in 2011 and Dr. Maggie Saludis graduated from University of Maryland in 2018! Each of them brings their own trauma/hilarity to the conversation! Some of the topics we covered are:

• instructor hazing
• classmates being removed
• operative practicals
• casting gold
• pediatric dentistry term papers and marathons
• taking (and failing) boards
• the ethical ramifications of boards
• using your brother as a boards patient

Got your own dental school horror stories? Join the Very Dental Facebook group (use password: Timmerman) and freak us all out there!