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So what are the advantages, disadvantages, myths and facts about air driven versus electric handpieces. Should we be using one over the other? Why should we equip our office with electric if we're all set up with compressors that drive our air driven handpieces? Our guest is Dr. Foroud Hakim. Dr Hakim holds a full time position in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific. He has maintained a private practice for over 30 years where his deep ties with the dental industry allow for beta testing and consulting for new product evaluation and development.

There are many benefits to transitioning from traditional impression-based indirect restorations to digitally scanned and fabricated crowns, bridges, onlays and veneers: Convenience for patients, increased productivity, increased accuracy and efficiency, and elevated patient experience which leads to increased referral rates. Shown to be true by many dental offices, modernizing your practice directly will increase your bottom line revenue. To tell us more about making the leap into digital dentistry is our guest Dr. Susan McMahon.

Today we'll be discussing some important improvements and modifications in both electric and air-driven handpieces. Additionally, we'll address some really important tips on how to extend the life of handpieces and answer the question, "With the latest electric handpiece advancements, is there still a place for air-driven handpieces in our practice?" Our guest is Dr. Marc Geissberger, who practices in Greenbrae, California and was a full professor, department chair and educator at the University of the Pacific for 30 years. He has published on restorative dentistry for the past two decades and teaches many and hands-on programs and lectures all over the world.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how electronic instrumentation is beneficial to the dental hygienist and the patient, specifically focusing on the piezoelectronic scaler. Our guest is Schelli Stedke, who has worked in many areas of dentistry including clinical care, education, sales and marketing and has most recently gained a certification as a registered yoga teacher and certified health coach. She has a passion for helping her fellow dental professionals stay healthy and well for the duration of their career.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing surgical advancements by way of new handpiece technology from a clinician's perspective. Our guest is Dr. Sam Shamardi, who practices full-time while teaching part-time at the Harvard Division of Periodontics. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics within periodontics and hearing loss in dentistry and has published multiple articles in a variety of dental publications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing Air Polishing, which by the way has been around since the 70's. Utilizing a slurry of air, water and a non-abrasive powder it's used to remove dental plaque biofilm and stains. While it delivers benefits to the patient it also offers a time saving and ergonomic solution to the practitioner. To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Sheri Doniger. Dr Doniger is a dental clinician, author, international educator, and consultant who currently practices dentistry in Lincolnwood, IL.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of electric versus traditional air driven handpieces. Our guest is Dr. Ron Kaminer, a graduate from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine who currently maintains two practices, one in Hewlett, NY and one in Oceanside, NY. Dr Kaminer is an international expert in the field of Dental lasers and is a world respected speaker on Lasers and minimally invasive Dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to incorporate yoga, breathing and meditation as a form of professional self care in conjunction with proper equipment and ergonomics to help build a routine that leads to better long term career satisfaction and personal wellness. Our guest is Schelli Stedke, who has worked in many areas of dentistry including clinical care and dental hygiene education. And, we should note, she recently gained her certification as a registered yoga teacher. She has a passion for helping her fellow dental professionals stay healthy and well for the duration of their career.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. We hear a lot about ways to stay healthy in our society; eat well, exercise, try to minimize stress. But are there specific concerns for dental hygienists? Today we'll be highlighting musculoskeletal disorder, the importance of proper ergonomics in our workplace and things that we can do in the operatory to maintain health for long term career satisfaction. Our guest is Schelli Stedke, who has worked in many areas of dentistry including clinical care and dental hygiene education. And, we should note, she recently gained her certification as a registered yoga teacher. She has a passion for helping her fellow dental professionals stay healthy and well for the duration of their career.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss a major breakthrough in electric handpiece design. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost, who maintains a full time practice in Redbud, IL. Dr. Trost focuses on esthetic dentistry with a wellness approach to patient care. She lectures extensively throughout North America, is a clinical evaluator for many dental manufacturers, and translates her knowledge and experience into authoring a wide variety of professional articles.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss trends and new technologies in dental implantology. Our guest today is Dr. Joel Henriod, a periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Henriod practices in Pasadena and San Diego, CA. and speaks around the country on implantology, 3D diagnostics, bone and soft tissue grafting, perio-prosthodontic teamwork, and advanced periodontal therapy. He has done several excellent CE webinars on Viva Learning.com on topics such as grafting, suturing, basics of implant placement and efficiency in implantology.