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Smiles Matter®

Smiles Matter®

MicroDental Laboratories

Smiles Matter®, a podcast from MicroDental Laboratories, brings you interviews from the foremost dental authorities and trailblazers to discuss current affairs, practice management, and dental technology that affects patient lives.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Smiles Matter® episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Smiles Matter® for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Smiles Matter® episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Smiles Matter® - Comeback Strategies 07: Mike Maroon, DMD
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05/11/20 • 36 min

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Mike Maroon about the modes a dentist operates in when facing challenges, as well as Three Action Steps that dentists should take during challenging times.

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Dr. Patrick Lillis joins Laura Kelly to discuss the profession's state regarding implant dentistry. The conversation expands to the importance of effective collaboration between surgeons, restorative dentists, and technicians—and the role of mentorship and continuing education in accomplishing optimal results.

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Smiles Matter® - Comeback Strategies 14: Joe Barton, DDS
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07/28/20 • 30 min

In this episode, Laura talks with Dr. Joe Barton about team communication and how new graduates should try multiple roles in dentistry after graduation.

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Cybersecurity expert and law enforcement veteran, Gary Salman, joins Laura Kelly for the ninth installment of Smiles Matter's 'Winning Strategies.' Mr. Salman and Laura Kelly discuss how a ransomware attack is executed and its financially crippling effects on dental practices. They also cover insightful advice on how dentists can protect themselves and their practices from a cyberattack.

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Dental industry veteran, CEO of the Seattle Study Club and expert in continuing education Mike Gergen joins Laura Kelly for the first installment of Smiles Matter ‘Winning Strategies.’ Laura and Mike discuss the importance and gravity of continuing education, the impact it has on dentistry today and how that education system has changed over recent history, especially as we move through the pandemic.

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Smiles Matter® - Comeback Strategies 02: Joyce Bassett, DDS
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04/23/20 • 16 min

Laura talks to Doctor Joyce Basset about the choice of not being afraid and using today's time as a moment to adjust her practice for the future of dentistry.

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Join Laura in an interview with Ryan Javanbakht, president and CEO of SleepTest.com, as they talk about Obstructive Sleep Apnea—and how the barriers to implementing sleep medicine in a dental practice are minimized through the SleepTest.com system.

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In this episode, Laura talks with David Walton, CEO, and Co-Founder of Respire - A Whole You company, about the potential opportunities for sleep devices in the dental practice, as well as the most effective tools, operations and processes to offer dental patients better sleep.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Epic Health Research Network
https://ehrn.org/as-office-visits-fall-telehealth-takes-hold/
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
https://www.aadsm.org/docs/COVID_Position_Statement.pdf
MicroDental Webinar with David Walton on Sleep Devices
https://oralsleepdevices.eventbrite.com

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Smiles Matter® - Comeback Strategies 11: Ken Hamlett, DDS
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05/21/20 • 23 min

In this episode, Laura dives deep with Dr. Ken Hamlett about the importance of nurturing personal relationships with patients, business partners and internal employees is vital for any dental practice to thrive.

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Smiles Matter® - Comeback Strategies 03: Sam Strong, DDS
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04/23/20 • 19 min

Laura talks to Doctor Sam Strong about transitioning his practice into an exclusively Fee-for-Service business model.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Smiles Matter® have?

Smiles Matter® currently has 36 episodes available.

What topics does Smiles Matter® cover?

The podcast is about Dentistry, Management, Podcasts, Dental and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Smiles Matter®?

The episode title 'Winning Strategies 14: Utilize Digital Tools to Supercharge Your Dental Practice With Dr. Jeff Shapiro' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Smiles Matter®?

The average episode length on Smiles Matter® is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Smiles Matter® released?

Episodes of Smiles Matter® are typically released every 31 days.

When was the first episode of Smiles Matter®?

The first episode of Smiles Matter® was released on Apr 22, 2020.

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