Advancing Dentistry: A Dental Podcast

Dr. Nate Lawson, Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama’s Dental School joins our host Kira Dineen to offer advice to dental students.
On This Episode We Discuss….
Advice for prospective, current and recently graduated dental students
Recommendations on dental materials and techniques...
Contemporary ceramic materials
Bonding ceramic
Minimally invasive dentistry
You can find Dr. Lawson on Instagram and Youtube @dentinaltube or go directly to dentinaltube.com. Learn more about Dr. Lawson on his personal website, DrNateLawson.com.
Stay updated with the show on social media...
Twitter and Instagram @addent_inc
Facebook @AdvancingDentistry
Search "AdDent" on LinkedIn
Be sure to check out all our dental instruments and use code “ADPOD15” for 15% off in our store at addent.com.
Questions, comments or inquires about this episode or the podcast in general? Email us at info@addent.com.

IgniteDDS Founder Dr. David Rice joins host Kira Dineen on this episode.
On This Episode We Discuss….
What Ignite DDS Offers Dental Students and Dentists
Inspiration to Start Ignite DDS
Earn Free CEUs!
Tailoring the Program to Dentists Career Level
Exploring Concepts Beyond Dental School
Learn more about IgniteDDS on their website, ignitedds.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @IgniteDDS.
Stay updated with the show on social media...
Twitter and Instagram @addent_inc
Facebook @AdvancingDentistry
Search "AdDent" on LinkedIn
Be sure to check out all our dental instruments and use code “ADPOD15” for 15% off in our store at addent.com.
Questions, comments or inquires about this episode or the podcast in general? Email us at info@addent.com.

On This Episode Kira Dineen and Dr. Lori Trost Discuss….
-Working efficiently while supporting team members
-Strategies to communication for smooth workflow
-Time for team building
-Advice for the hiring process
-Factors for maximizing diamond burs
-Tips for crown prepping

On This Episode We Discuss…
Definition of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
History Behind Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Minimally Invasive Dentistry Compared to Standard Practices
Methods and Tools to Achieve Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Procedures to use Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Warmed Composite Aiding Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Advantages for Dentists, Practices and Patients
Future of Minimally Invasive Dentistry

On This Episode We Discuss….
Methods to Evaluate the Quality of a Dental Product
Best Dental Products Currently on the Market
CoMax Dispenser’s Advantages
Advice for Recent Graduates
Future of Dental Products in the Next 5-10 years

On This Episode We Discuss….
Importance of Oral Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening Versus Cancer Diagnosis
AdDent’s Bio/Screen Oral Screening Instrument
Biofluorescence Identify Healthy Versus Unhealthy Cells
Bio/Screen as a Practice Builder

On This Episode We Discuss…
Pitel’s Practice Philosophy
Transillumination Advantages
Limiting Accumulative Effects of A-Rays with the Microlux 2 Transilluminator
Procedures to Use The Microlux 2
Patient Education Using the The Microlux 2
Advancements in Transillumination Technology

On This Episode We Discuss….
Standard Methods to Detect Caries
New Technology to Detect Caries
Future of Caries Detection
Advantages to Heating Composite

On This Episode We Discuss….
Motivation to pursue both engineering and dental degrees
Additional companies he has founded
Development of transillumination technology
Inspiration to start AdDent
First AdDent product and others to follow

Dr. Matt Nejad and host Kira Dineen discuss biomimetic dentistry including...
Concept of biomimetic dentistry
3 distinct materials of a natural tooth
Concept of a “biological bond”
Techniques to increase bond strength
Intact teeth managing and distributing stress
Advantages of using preheated composite prior to polymerization
Repercussions of traditional approaches of restoring teeth
Preservation of pulp vitality with a biomimetic approach
Eliminating common complications such as sensitivity, debonding, and staining/ditching of margins
Individualizing patient care