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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we sit down with Keating Dental Lab's very own Metals Department Manager, Jeff Sugimura! As a CDT of 36 years, 7 of which with Keating, Jeff shares his expertise and knowledge with the Dental Up crowd!

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about:
- How Jeff got into the field as well as his first job
- Working in a big lab vs. a small lab
- What are some things to look out for as a Dentist submitting cases to the lab that involve his department
- Major trends and areas of growth within the Metals Department
- The clinical steps taken in the Metal Department to get the job done
- How to use reduction coping prior to seating a restoration

 

Reach out to the lab with any questions you may have by calling (800) 433 - 9833, or by emailing Jeff direct at jeff@keatingdentallab.com!

 

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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we record onsite at the Voices of Dentistry 2022 show, where we reconnect with one of the giants of the lecturing circuit, Dr. Paul Homoly. With a passion for coaching high-performance dental teams and advancing communication in dentistry worldwide, Dr. Homoly's focus is on improving treatment acceptance for complete dentistry and leadership development. In addition to creating speaker development programs for market-leading dental companies including Nobel Biocare, Ormco Orthodontics, Pacific Dental Services, Dentsply Sirona, and many others, he has enjoyed writing five books; Dentists: An Endangered Species; Isn’t it Wonderful When Patients Say “Yes!”; Making it Easy for Patients to Say “Yes!”; Just Because You’re Leading…Doesn’t Mean They’ll Follow, and Just Because You’re An Expert…Doesn’t Make You Interesting.  

On this episode, you will hear about:
-What Dr. Paul Homoly is doing now
-His experience transitioning from physical books to digital, then publishing courses online
-Voices of Dentistry 2022!
-How to talk to patients
-How to evolve your practice
-And so much more!
 

Learn more about Dr. Paul Homoly and how he can help your practice by visiting https://paulhomoly.com/

 

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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we meet Keating Dental Lab's very own CAD/CAM Manager, Dean Tassey. Dean's career in the dental industry started when he was 14, working with his dad who is a dentist. He continued there through college, until he began working at his first lab, Keating Dental Lab! He has been with Keating Dental Lab for 10 years now, 7 of which as the CAD/CAM Manager! In his free time, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling.

 

On this episode, you will hear about:
-Digital Impressioning
-Common errors or mistakes in scans and how to overcome them
-The systems cases can come from
-Advantages of different types of scanners
-Tips on what to look for in a digital scanner when considering purchasing one

 

Questions? Give us a call, toll-free, at (800) 433-9833.

 

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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, Dr. Laleh Mehrrafiee shares her experience opening her first practice, and how she has grown her business since. Dr. Mehrrafiee is an advocate in educating others on the importance of oral health and its effects on overall health. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and staying active. Being a native of Kansas City, she also loves cheering on her Kansas City Chiefs, and her USC Trojans!

 

On this episode, you will hear about:
-Dr. Mehrrafiee's experience in school and her time after.
-How she found success in growing her practice and client base.
-Cosmetic Dentistry.
-Her workflow and experience with Keating Dental Lab.
-Building relationships and trust with patients.

 

Find out more about Dr. Mehrrafiee on her website:
https://luxdentalspa.com/

 

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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, Keating Dental Lab's General Manager Bob Brandon interviews Dr. Kanca about his influence on dentistry today. Dr. Kanca is known worldwide as an authority on adhesive and restorative dentistry. Many of the techniques used in dentistry today were developed by Dr. Kanca. He is married to his wonderful wife, Janet Kanca, and together they have three grown children and two dogs. Dr. Kanca enjoys golf, skiing, writing, spending time with family and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

 

On this episode, you will hear about:
-Dr. Kanca's experience researching and introducing revolutionary techniques to the dental world.
-How he faced and overcame opposition in his work.
-Dentin and wet bonding.
-His procedure on restorations.
-The Yankee Dental Meeting and Chicago Midwinter Meeting in 2022.

 

Find out more about Dr. Kanca on his website:
http://middleburysmiles.com/meet-the-dentist/

 

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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast with Dr. Tammy Bailey, she continues her interview with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, DDS on how she started teaching Meditation, how it has impacted her life, and how she integrated it with her profession. Dawn is the owner and sole practitioner of a thriving dental practice in Michigan, where she lives with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. Amazed at the level of personal change that came from meditating and employing simple mindfulness techniques throughout the day, Dawn strives to teach others how to overcome their own personal and professional burnout. As an Advanced Certified Teacher, she believes that meditation practice has to be comfortable and fit the life of the individual.

In Part 2 of this episode, you will hear about:
-The ability to relate to others in professional and personal settings.
-The qualities of a good leader.
-Teaching experiences.
-Time and change.
-Emotional intelligence.

Find out more about Dr. Dawn Kulongowski on her website, or email her your thoughts or questions.
Website: https://www.peacefulpractice.com/
Email: dawngk@peacefulpractice.com

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Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601
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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast with Dr. Tammy Bailey, she interviews Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, DDS on how she started teaching Meditation practice, how it has impacted her life, and how she integrated it with her dental practice. Dawn is the owner and sole practitioner of a thriving dental practice in Michigan, where she lives with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. Amazed at the level of personal change that came from meditating and employing simple mindfulness techniques throughout the day, Dawn strives to teach others how to overcome their own personal and professional burnout. As an Advanced Certified Teacher, she believes that meditation practice has to be comfortable and fit the life of the individual.

 

In Part 1 of this episode, you will hear about:
-How Dawn started at the beginning of her professional journey.
-Life after dental school.
-Managing Stress and other coping mechanisms.
-How to gain and find Fullfilment.
-The 3 main skills of Meditation Practice.

 

Next time on Part 2, we learn more about her teaching experiences, and dive deeper into her personal thoughts on time and change.

 

Find out more about Dr. Dawn Kulongowski on her website, or email her your thoughts or questions.
Website: https://www.peacefulpractice.com/
Email: dawngk@peacefulpractice.com

 

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In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast with Dr. Tammy Bailey, she interviews Dr. Scott Bridges, DMD on parenting and having a practice. Dr. Bridges is a strong believer in lifelong learning and is a member of several advanced dentistry organizations. He has earned top honors in the areas of dental sedation and cosmetic dentistry. In his personal life, Dr. Bridges loves the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his family. Here, he shares his experiences raising a family while also starting a new dental practice. Along with the unexpected, the emotional, and rewarding moments of starting and growing a family later in life, he gives his thoughts on coparenting, fostering a child, and how he faced life's obstacles. 

 

On this episode you will hear about:
-Starting a new practice while starting a family.
-Navigating emotional life events.
-Parenting and Coparenting.
-The perks and challenges of having a newborn later in life.
-How families grow and change.

 

Find out more about Dr. Scott Bridges on his website.
Website: https://www.smilestation.dental/about-us

 

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Our guest this week Zak Haddad sits down with Brandon Fetters to discuss the importance of Digital Marketing and Social Media in today’s dental industry. Zak shares a few methods and strategies that he uses to help his clients obtain patients and leads. Zak also goes more in-depth on Facebook Pixel, landing pages, the benefits of new age marketing strategies and much more!   

On this episode you will hear about:
-Why Dentists should adapt social media.-New Age Marketing compared to Traditional Marketing methods.
-What is Automation Software?
-How does Facebook Pixel work?
-How does ring-less voicemails work?

Learn more about Zak and Social Commitments by clicking here:
Website:  https://www.socialcommitments.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Socialcommitments/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/social_commitments/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-commitments-ltd/about/

On this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast, Brandon and Barry sit down and discuss what a Dentist should look into when selecting a Dental Lab to work with.  They talk about price, quality, preference lists and establishing a solid line of communication. You will hear all this and much more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast!

In this episode you will hear about:
-Do the dental lab outsource any work outside the US?
-Understanding the fabrication process of the Dental Lab of your choice.
-What is the quality of materials the dental lab will use in your case?
-Are they a full service dental lab?
-Does the lab follow through with instructions and preferences?
-What is their quality control process?

 For more information on our full service dental lab, click here:
https://keatingdentalarts.com/about/