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The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental Classics: Live from VoD...The Dental Hacks Reunion!This throwback episode was originally recorded live from the main stage at Voices of Dentistry 2022 where the original Dental Hacks—Dr. Alan Mead and Dr. Jason Lipscomb—reunite for a hilarious and nostalgic session. The duo kicks things off by catching up on life since their "breakup" and going head-to-head in a competition to determine who has endured the worst patient horror story of the pandemic era. Later in the show, the classic Brain Trust format returns as Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Justin Moody join the stage for a round of "Ask Us Anything." The panel covers a wide...
2026-01-161h 01
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Facially Generated Success, a conversation with Dr. Frank Spear and Dr. Gregg KinzerIn this throwback Dental Hacks episode, I am joined by Dr. Jason Lipscomb to welcome two absolute legends in dental education: Dr. Frank Spear and Dr. Gregg Kinzer. This interview was originally released back in 2018 and it marked the first time Jason, Frank, and Gregg sat down together on the podcast, delivering a conversation packed with history, philosophy, and actionable practice management advice. The conversation traces the evolution of dental continuing education, moving from Frank's early days of disjointed lectures to the structured, curriculum-based approach of the Spear Center today. The group discusses the dynamics of Frank...
2025-12-2656 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental Classics: It's the Airway, Stupid with Dr. Jeff RouseThis throwback Dental Hacks episode features one of Alan and Jason's classic airway discussions with Dr. Jeff Rouse. This was recorded at the 2018 DS World held in Orlando. Dr. Rouse elaborated on the Seattle Protocol and the essential approach to airway management in dentistry. Jeff broke down the differences between airway issues and sleep apnea, emphasizing the importance of nasal breathing and the role of night guards. He also addresses screening techniques using high-resolution pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary coupling and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration involving ENT specialists and orthodontists. Some links from the show: J...
2025-12-191h 37
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Clinical: Are You There, AI? It's me...JLipsIn this throwback episode Dr. Jason Lipscomb joins the Very Clinical guys live from VOD 23 to challenge the dental industry's conventional wisdom! He debunks the myth that you can be taught to "love" dentistry, especially by those out of touch with the modern-day pressures of practice ownership, staffing shortages, and waning employee loyalty. The hosts and Dr. Lipscomb discuss whether loving your job is even the right goal, weighing passion against the often-harsh realities of the profession. The conversation then shifts to the future, exploring how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize dental marketing by effortlessly generating content...
2025-07-0823 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Buffer Like a Pro with Dr. Jason GoodchildRecorded live at the Chicago Midwinter meeting in February 2025, this episode features Alan in conversation with Dr. Jason Goodchild from Premier Dental. Jason provides an in-depth look at three innovative new products designed to enhance everyday restorative dentistry. They discuss Veneer Now, an injectable matrix system for creating predictable and aesthetic anterior composite restorations like veneers and Class IVs with minimal finishing. Next, the conversation shifts to the new TSZ Tech ZX burs, engineered with super coarse diamonds, enhanced bonding, and leveling technology for significantly faster and more efficient zirconia crown removal and adjustment. Finally, Jason introduces...
2025-05-3030 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental Classics: Tell Me More, JLipsAl features and interview of his co-host of the Dental Hacks Podcast, Dr. Jason Lipscomb! First released on April 26, 2019 Al and JLips talk about dental school, boards, early career steps and a whole lot more. Key Points: The challenges and anxieties of dental school: the guys share their personal experiences with the demanding curriculum, preclinical lab work, and board exams. They discuss the pressure to succeed and the lack of mental health support available at the time. The transition from dental school to practice: Jason recounts his early career experiences, including awkward interviews, temping as a...
2025-01-201h 23
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental Classics: How Trauma Creates DentistsWelcome to the very first episode of what I'm calling "Very Dental Classics!" In this inaugural episode, we delve into the archives and revisit a captivating Dental Hacks Podcast episode from September 2020. Join me along with my co-host Dr. Jason Lipscomb and guests Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Brad Keener as they share their personal experiences of facial trauma and reconstruction. This episode offers a unique perspective on dentistry, highlighting the patient experience and the impact it can have on one's life and career path. Mark and Brad recount their accidents, the subsequent treatments and how these events...
2025-01-141h 10
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: DSOs Defined with Brian ColaoThis throwback episode features a replay of a Dental Hacks episode featuring Brian Colao of Dykema! Brian Colao knows DSOs. He's an attorney that helps people create and administer DSOs. He's been a frequent guest on the Dental Hacks and he gave Jason and Alan some of his time at the recent Voices of Dentistry meeting. We went deep on the topic of DSOs and covered a lot of information: What is a DSO? (spoiler: "A DSO is an entity that provides nonclinical administrative support services to a dental practice that is owned by a licensed...
2024-08-161h 07
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: The Best Way to Learn TMJ with Dr. Jim McKeeToday we're featuring a throwback to the Spear Summit all the way back to 2019! Jason and Alan were still podcasting as the Dental Hacks and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jim McKee. Jim is one of a special breed of dentists that has created a practice that focuses on pain patients and patients with TMJ issues. How did Jim become interested in occlusion and TMJ? How has imaging changed the game for Jim's patient treatment? "The imaging isn't for you. The imaging is for the patients!" How does pain relate to malocclusion...
2024-07-191h 15
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: How to Avoid Burnout with Dr. Frank SpearToday we throw back to one of the greatest Dental Hacks episodes of all time! Jason and Alan had the honor of talking with Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education! This was their first conversation with him since the COVID outbreak and the conversation focused a lot on changes in the landscape of dentistry and dental education! How has COVID affected dentistry and dental practices? Some dental practices have done BETTER in 2020! What are the things that these practices have in common? Messaging (stay in touch, let them know you're available!) Proactive messaging about safety "We're...
2024-07-121h 35
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Focus! with Dr. Jason SmithsonDr. Jason Smithson returns to the Very Dental podcast to talk about an important topic in 2024: focus. Jason suggests that one of the reasons we might not get the clinical results is that we've lost our ability to focus! This actually applies more widely in our lives. It will come as no surprise what he believes is the cause. Smartphones are a tool and not a friend Jason's "safe room" (no internet) The noise in the background and how we react to it The "comprehensive reply" to avoid Default Zoom meeting times are an H...
2024-06-2847 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: 10 Years of Dental Hacks and Very DentalAl waxes nostalgic about 10 years of podcasting, first as the Dental Hacks podcast and now as the Very Dental Podcast Network! From the original show notes, 10 years ago... "In this episode, your hosts Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb kick off a revolution in dental podcasts! Listen as they interview Seattle area cosmetic dentist Lance Timmerman about Botox treatment among other things. Then, get ready for the dental world to be turned on its ear with the DentalHacks Brain Trust. You'll hear authentic conversations between interesting and funny dentists talking about the stuff you talk about...
2024-06-141h 04
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Chicago Midwinter Greatest HitsThe year is 2019 and Alan is recording with Dr. Jason Lipscomb at the Premier booth at the Chicago Midwinter meeting. Today's episode features our sound check and a hilarious talk with Dr. Chris Salierno. If you're reading this on February 23, 2024 I will be on the floor at this year's Chicago Midwinter meeting and I would love to see you! DM me on Facebook to let me know you're around and we'll meet up! I will have mobile recording gear and you can help me start a new kind of episode where you give me one useful clinical...
2024-02-2330 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Medium Sized Cases with Dr. Jason SmithsonAlan is joined by Dr. Jason Smithson as a co-host of the Very Dental Podcast! Jason continues to teach restorative dentistry all over the world and we start our wide ranging conversation contrasting the kinds of students he sees in different parts of the world. Is basic restorative dentistry being overlooked in continuing education? Patients asking for composite veneers? Why not aim at quadrants/sextants of restorative dentistry? Quicker and more predictable than full arch The "medium sized case" hits the sweet spot Full arch vs. quadrant cash flow The patients you would least expect to be picky...
2023-11-1040 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Dr. Jaz Gulati on the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Dental Influencer CultureDr. Jaz Gulati is a dentist in Reading, UK. I first heard of Jaz when he interviewed my friend Dr. Jason Smithson and I realized he was going to be a force in dental podcasting! Jaz has an amazing social media presence...specifically Instagram. But maybe more importantly he understands creating a community! His podcast is called "The Protrusive Dental Podcast" and it features some amazing clinical content...which isn't easy to do in audio. But he also has video. And he even has his own community, the Protruserati! I really enjoyed our wide ranging con...
2023-09-2948 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Coronavirus Lessons?I want to set the stage for today's throwback episode. It's May of 2020. Most dental offices are still closed down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Many offices have been seeing emergency patients and were just waiting for the go ahead to open back up. What have we learned? What should we expect? 20/20 hindsight from September 2023 makes this episode a little dated. But it's a good reminder of what we didn't know. I hope you enjoy the time capsule. Original show notes: "Jason and Alan feature "what have we learned" from coronavirus and "what...
2023-09-221h 23
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkGroup Function: Things We've LearnedAlan was joined by his friends and OG Brain Trust members Dr. Tammy Bailey, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Frank Clayton to tell a story. The story, as it turns out, is about the things Al learned by reviewing 1100+ episodes (and 9+ years) of podcasts! Some of the lessons involved podcasting in general, but most of the lessons are incredibly profound and applicable to dentistry and life! You guys are going to love this episode and the conversation we have! Some of the lessons Al learned: Ask for help Everyone is selling something We focused probably more on clinical...
2023-07-281h 04
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: A Brain Trust on DSOsBack in 2016 we brought together several practice owners to talk about how they viewed the coming DSO trend. Seven years later, how did we do? Were our predictions right on? Way off? This episode features Al, Dr. Jason Lipscomb, Dr. Tammy Bailey, Dr. Frank Clayton and the one and only Dr. Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal! Here are the show notes from back in 2016: This special episode features an entertaining and informative "all Brain Trust" look at dental support organizations (DSOs) and how they're affecting dentists in the real world. Jason and Alan are joined...
2023-06-301h 02
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Obsessed with Botox!There was once a time where we started a podcast. A podcast by dentists, for dentists. And in the very first episode we were OBSESSED with Botox. That's right, I'm throwing back to the very first episode of the Dental Hacks podcast. The podcast features Dr. Jason Lipscomb and myself interviewing the one and only Dr. Lance Timmerman followed by a Brain Trust featuring Dr. Tammy Bailey, Dr. Jason Luchtefeld, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Andy Hayes! To be honest, we weren't great. At least the technology wasn't great. But there was magic from the v...
2023-06-161h 04
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: How Many Hours Do You Spend There" with Dr. Michael UnthankToday's throwback episode was from all the way back in 2016! The Dental Hacks had scored a terrific interview with one of the most sought after dental office design specialists in the world...Dr. Michael Unthank. This full length interview spanned over two episodes of the original Dental Hacks podcast and I left in the banter between Jason and I. Not only is Dr. Unthank's information timeless and valuable, but the chemistry Jason and I had back in the day is there, too. Some links from the show: Dr. Unthank's website Join the Very Dental Facebook gr...
2023-06-091h 16
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Dr. Frank Spear on Dentists Telling StoriesThe 2023 Spear Summit is happening right this very moment and unfortunately, Al wasn't there this time. Some amazing podcast conten has been created over the years at this meeting. So in celebration of our friends at Spear Education having their summit, we're throwing back to the very first "face to face" podcast interview I ever did with Dr. Frank Spear at the 2019 Spear Summit. IT's a little bit of time travel because this discussion happened before the pandemic, before masking and before Zoom meetings became a way of life. I think you'll find it pretty interesting. "Jason and Alan...
2023-04-2858 min
Progressively HorrifiedTales from the Hood (aka Teacher, Teach Thyself) w/ Emmanuel Lipscomb and Jay Joseph Jr.Emmanuel and Jay join The Horror Squad to talk about everything from domestic abuse to police brutality in the 1995 comedic horror anthology/frame tale Tales from the Hood, directed by Rusty Cundieff and written by Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott. The BasicsDirector: Rusty CundieffWriters: Rusty Cundieff and Darin ScottStars: Clarence Williams III, Joe Torry, De'aundre Bonds, Samuel Monroe Jr., Corbin Bernson, David Alan Grier, Paula Jai Parker, Rosalind Cash, Tom Wright, and Wings HauserRecommendationsEmmanuel - Long Way Down (2017) by Jason Reynolds Jay - Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)Emily...
2023-03-031h 41
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Clinical: (Not) Loving Dentistry with JLipsZach and Kevin are joined by the one and only Dr. Jason Lipscomb for "Myths and Tips!" Jason's myth: You can learn to "love" dentistry Jason's tip: generating content with ChatGPT and "Answer the Public" Some links from the show: If you want to interact with us, head over to the Very Clinical Facebook Group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the sho...
2023-02-2825 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkGroup Function: Dentistry Has a Denture Problem with Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Jason LipscombAlan is joined by Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Jason Lipscomb to talk about dentures, digital design and AirBnBs. Dentistry has a denture problem. Many young dentists aren't well trained and many grizzled veterans just plain hate them. But for a lot of people dentures are the only real solution for them. Dr. Russell Schafer wants to make them more predictable and profitable for regular dentists. Russell's digital solution for immediate dentures (3D printing ftw!) What's so dangerous about metal printing? (answer: JLips' jokes) Why are small classes like Russell's so good? (answer: flexibility to cover what the p...
2023-01-0652 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkGroup Function: What Would You Do, 2? (Classic)Alan is joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Lance Timmerman, Dr. Jason Lipscomb and Dr. Frank Clayton to grapple with weird and difficult hypothetical situations in a rousing game of "What would you do?" If you were an associate and your owner dentist's hands are starting to shake, what do you do? What would you tell yourself if you had a time machine that took you to your graduation day from dental school? This and many other dilemmas are hilariously discussed by a panel of all star Brain Trusters! Join the Very Dental Facebook group us...
2022-07-291h 09
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: Dr. Mike DiTolla Knows Zirconia (Dental Hacks Classic!)Zirconia is widely used. Many love it, some hate it. But there aren’t many people that know more about it than the one and only Dr. Mike DiTolla! In this classic episode, Mike joins Jason and Alan to answer questions about all things zirconia! Some topics we cover: Mike’s shoulder surgery experience and why you shouldn’t feel too bad about missing a block again. How Mike invented zirconia (Al’s word, not his) Is zirconia too strong? Can you bond zirconia? And how does that work? How does the lab approach zirconia (e.g.–die space, etc...
2022-07-151h 07
The Very Dental Podcast Networkwww.jlips.com Discusses the Online Internet (CHP89)Jason "Jlips" Lipscomb is back this week as promised and he knows things about the internet that you don't. We start off by talking about concerts and discover that Jason and Kevin have tasteful broad ranges of musical interests that are compelling and rich. Meanwhile, Zach is excited about his hair band concert and reminisces about a Kid Rock/Tenacious D concert from the early part of the century. If you are a Spear Online education member, Jason has his courses up now! On to the not-so-clinical topic of the week - Jason is...
2021-04-0632 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkOh! They Have Internet for Computers Now with Dr. Jason Lipscomb (CHP88)JLips comes on down and join the Clinical Hacks for a grand ole time. We got a little non-clinical this week as Jason's forte is social media and website marketing, so we played to his strengths. If you are a Spear Online Education subscriber Jason has some courses coming out soon on online marketing. We started off discussing podcasts we listen to.. a podcast about podcasts! Jason and Kevin are both Joe Rogan fans. Zach prefers the sweet sounds of Will Ferrell on the Ron Burgandy podcast and deep d...
2021-03-3034 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkGolf Balls and Implants with Dr. Kristine Aadland (DHS65)This episode number 2 with special guest Dr. Kristine Aadland Highlights include: FIRE! METEOROLOGY! GOLF! DENTSPLY SIRONA! DSWORLD! CONE BEAM! IMPLANTS! 3DDENTISTS! WOMEN IN DENTISTRY! CLINICAL HACKS ! ALAN MEAD AND JASON LIPSCOMB! Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook page!
2020-09-2930 min
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkEverything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Zirconia (DHP283)Zirconia is widely used. Many love it, some hate it. But there aren't many people that know more about it than the one and only Dr. Mike DiTolla! Mike joins Jason and Alan to answer questions from the Dental Hacks Nation about all things zirconia! Some topics we cover: Mike's shoulder surgery experience and why you shouldn't feel too bad about missing a block again. How Mike invented zirconia (Al's word, not his) Is zirconia too strong? Can you bond zirconia? And how does that work? How does the lab approach zirconia (e.g.--die space, etc.) 30 micron...
2020-03-131h 30
Dentists, Implants and WormsEpisode 206: Voices of Dentistry 2020The four hosts of Voices of Dentistry, Alan Mead, Jason Lipscomb, Mark Costes and Justin Moody, have a roundtable discussion about what you can expect at VOD 2020, coming up on January 24th and 25th in Scottsdale, Arizona. Register online today by visiting www.voicesofdentistry.com. Regular admission is $997, but if you register in the next 30 days you will receive 20% off! Student admission is $325. Register today!
2019-08-3025 min
D.O.P.E. Lunch09 - 10-Hour Smoked Pork ButtWelcome to D.O.P.E. Lunch, the lunchtime dental podcast for the short commute dentist, with Shawn and Zach. It's an exciting time for Shawn as he's welcoming another child to his family We're going meta for today's lunch. It's the podcast about podcasts today. Did you know there are over 50 dental specific podcasts? There's only ONE comprehensive dental podcast listing website. Practice In A Pod Practice In A Pod dental podcast listings and archives The default preinstalled podcast apps leave much to be desired. On Android devices c...
2018-06-2630 min
D.O.P.E. LunchMexican Pulled Pork Welcome to D.O.P.E. Lunch, the lunchtime dental podcast for the short commute dentist, with Shawn and Zach. We get a little snarky during this DOPE Lunch and discuss a well known Mad Dentist Minute for denture repairs. Alan Mead podcasts the Dental Hacks (with Jason Lipscomb) and The Alan Mead Experience. "You can't measure your insides against everyone else's outsides." Facebook Groups: Dental Hacks Nation! Style Italiano Tomorrow Tooth RIPE How many of you DOPE Dentists...
2018-05-2222 min
Relentless DentistDentists Helping Dentists: Big News For Leveling Up Your PracticeSend us a textThis is a very special episode with an exciting announcement that has been hard to keep quiet until now! You’ll hear some familiar voices in today’s discussion, as we have The Dentalpreneur, Mark Costes, and The Dental Hacks, Jason Lipscomb and Alan Mead, joining me to share the big news. We’ve teamed up with some of the most well-respected names in dentistry to create something that will help dentists take their practices to the next level. Listen in to learn all about it now! You can find s...
2018-02-2346 min
Dental Outliers005: What the Hack? with the DentalHacks-- Dr. Alan Mead & Dr. Jason LipscombEpisode highlights:
-The current state of affairs in dentistry for new grads
-How corporate dentistry is a great referral source
-What toys to buy (and NOT to buy)
-Jason's path to multiple practice ownership
-Alan's take on the past, present, and future of Dental Hack NationContinue Reading005: What the Hack? with the DentalHacks– Dr. Alan Mead & Dr. Jason Lipscomb
2017-10-3100 min
Dentists, Implants and WormsEpisode 137: Voices of Dentistry 2018 RoundtableThis special edition of Dentists, Implants and Worms focuses on The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit which will be happening in Scottsdale, AZ on January 26 and 27, 2018. We wanted to provide our listeners with a special roundtable discussion of the event featuring all of the masterminds behind the scenes— Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb of the Dental Hacks, Mark Costes of The Dentalpreneur Podcast and Justin Moody of Dentists, Implants and Worms. Check out The Voices of Dentistry's website for more information on how to register and secure your spot at the Podcast Summit at http://www.voicesofdentistry.com...
2017-09-2050 min
Dentists, Implants and WormsEpisode 103: Jason Lipscomb Explains Preparation HDr. Lipscomb is a native of Richmond Virginia, and loves practicing in his home town. A graduate of VCU, Dr. Lipscomb provides a hometown environment. He has also completed over 1000 hours of continuing dental education, and can provide extended services such as orthodontics, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry. Away from the office, Dr. Lipscomb is a father of two exciting children and loves spending time with his wife, Missy. Dr. Lipscomb is also co-host of The Dental Hacks with Dr. Alan Mead. Check them out at http://www.dentalhacks.com
2017-04-1845 min
Dentists, Implants and WormsEpisode 100: The Worms & Friends Celebrate 100 EpisodesBelieve it or not, folks... Dentists, Implants and Worms have made it to Episode 100! In celebration of our huge milestone episode, we decided to try out something different by featuring some of our closest friends and supporters on the show. In short, it didn't go well due to technical difficulties— mainly because the three of us are Skype newbies. (Yeah, we'll work on that.) Regardless of the "shit show" when it came to Skype, we managed to make the best of it by briefly connecting with our biggest fans: Mike Freimuth, DDS; The Dental Hacks Podcast (Alan Mead...
2017-04-011h 40