The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin Upgrade Dental

RDH Aimee Vail has been campaigning for a long time to bring back a nearly forgotten secret weapon against caries that should be in every dental professional’s arsenal: silver diamine fluoride (SDF).
Why has SDF fallen out of popularity, relegated to pediatric restorative dentistry and public health dentistry?
Are the undesirable cosmetic effects of SDF really as bad as many dentists believe?
What are the potential applications for this extremely effective substance and how can it help dentists provide patient-first care?
Find out by watching this enthusiastic interview in which Aimee reveals all the behind-the-scenes work that went into bringing SilverSense SDF™ to market and securing FDA approval. Aimee also shares what she is doing to help raise awareness of the benefits of SDF among more general dentistry practices in the United States.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—an author, entrepreneur and dentist who isn’t afraid of silver diamine fluoride and the life-changing impact it can have on patients.
Learn more about the benefits of SDF in general dentistry: CentrixDental.com  

Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn: Aimee Vail, RDH, MHA/Ed.

Did you know that periodontal disease is more of an inflammatory one and less of an infection?
Most of us dentists struggle to keep up with the latest advances in understanding of this complex disease and the treatment modalities proven to control it. That’s why I interviewed Dr. William Levine, the Chief Scientific Officer of PeriActive and a specialist in periodontal disease and implantology.
Dr. Levine explains why some dentists may need to take a new approach to the management of periodontal cases in their practices and explains how doing so is easier than you might think. We talk about how a very special formula he has developed could help providers treat periodontally involved patients with a reduced need for mechanical debridement.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, entrepreneur and a fellow dentist in search of the most effective innovations in technology and medicine that help dental professions put the patient first.
How patients and dentists can shop PeriActive: GetPeriActive.com

We’re moving into an unprecedented era of dentistry, and without the right Standards and regulations in place to maintain order, our industry will essentially become the Wild West.
In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I summarize the biggest problem that the dental industry is facing today and explain what steps leaders in the space can take to start bridging the gap for a more connected future that benefits patients and providers alike.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author, entrepreneur and engineer of solutions and Standards that foster interoperability and innovation in dentistry.
Get involved with the development of dental Standards: DentalStandardsInstitute.com
Learn more about solving the Dental Disorder: DentalDisorder.com 
Experience Connected Dentistry™ today: Toothapps.com 

How much should you let your hygienists do in your dental practice?
There’s a hot debate going on in dentistry over whether hygienists should have the option to expand their skill set to include some restorative functions. 
Some practice owners feel strongly that we shouldn’t be blurring the lines between areas of expertise. But RRDH Irene Iancu makes a compelling case for expanding the functions of dental hygienists. 
In this engaging interview, she explains how expanded functions not only result in greater job satisfaction for hygienists, but can also benefit a practice’s bottom line and improve access to care for patients.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, entrepreneur, dentist, host of “The Patient First Podcast” and advocate for all innovations and advancements in our industry that help improve access to oral healthcare while opening doors for increased profitability.
Follow Irene: https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene/  

You don’t have to be a data geek like Jordan and I to leverage the power of data analytics in your dental practice. 
In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview the Director of Product Management for beBright Jordan Trentacosta and we talk about how data accessibility can help practice owners identify and focus on the metrics that really matter.
Since data is undeniably the key to enhancing the patient experience, building trust that leads to greater treatment plan acceptance rates and improving the efficiency of network operations, owners and leaders of practices and groups of all sizes will benefit from considering the many exciting up-and-coming solutions for data analysis and accessibility in the dental space.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author, innovator and data geek who wants to help others experience the magic that results from the hard science of data.
Learn more about ToothappsⓇ Insights: Toothapps.com

Do you have an innovative idea that you believe will transform the way we do dentistry? Are you interested in investing in a dental tech startup but need more risk mitigation? Are you simply curious about what’s going on in the field of dental innovation?
Whatever your area of focus, you’ll enjoy this insightful interview with an industry veteran.
In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I ask Dental Innovation Alliance Co-Founder and Managing Partner Doug Brown how his team helps match investors with promising startups in the dental space. We discuss common industry challenges, how DIA helps practice owners to overcome them, and trends in dental innovation that have the most exciting potential.
I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author, entrepreneur and innovator keen to explore any and all solutions that make the practice of dentistry a better experience for everyone involved.
Contact Doug Brown with queries about DIA: 
DIAlliance.com
Doug(at)DIAlliance(dot)com