The Dental Digest podcast is a show dedicated to discussing the latest trends, topics, and innovations in the field of dentistry. The podcast was created and is hosted by Dr. Melissa Seibert, a practicing dentist, and features interviews with leading experts in the field of dentistry, including dentists, researchers, educators, and industry professionals.
Topics covered on the show range from clinical techniques and technology to practice management and marketing strategies, with a focus on providing actionable insights and practical advice for dental professionals at all stages of their careers.
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Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Net32.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram His interdisciplinary approach to dentistry is founded in both empirical research and clinical experience. He attended the University of Washington for both his undergraduate and graduate studies where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1995 and an M.S.D. and certificate in Prosthodontics in 1998. For his entire career, Dr. Kinzer has been committed to furthering the ar...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Net32.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram J. William Robbins, DDS, MA / Marcela Alvarez, DDS, MS / Bradley Beckel, DDS In the not too distant past, the specialist’s tool box was fairly limited in the adult patient. The orthodontist’s tools included aligning teeth, intruding anterior teeth and orthognathic surgery. The periodontists tools were pocket elimination surgery and gingival grafting. Today orthodontis...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Net32.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Peter Milgrom, DDS is Emeritus Professor of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington. He has been recognized throughout the world as a clinical scholar and innovator in a career spanning nearly 50 years. Among numerous awards, he received the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Bergen, Norway, the Norton Ross Award for Excellence in Clini...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Net32.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram DR. DREW MCDONALD Dr. Drew McDonald is a board certified orthodontic specialist with a strong focus on airway and temporomandibular joint-focused treatment planning, surgically-facilitated orthodontic treatment, and providing complex interdisciplinary care for patients. He lectures internationally on these topics and has contributed to literature and textbooks in thes...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Net32.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram His interdisciplinary approach to dentistry is founded in both empirical research and clinical experience. He attended the University of Washington for both his undergraduate and graduate studies where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1995 and an M.S.D. and certificate in Prosthodontics in 1998. For his entire career, Dr. Kinzer has been committed to furthering the ar...
This episode features Dr. Matthew Burton, inventor of the Quad Matrix system, who delves into advanced techniques for Class II restorations. He discusses critical preparation modifications like breaking contacts and contours, explains the physics behind traditional matrix system failures, and introduces his solution for achieving ideal contacts and simplified simultaneous back-to-back restorations. The conversation also covers the importance of clinical judgment and continuous learning in restorative dentistry.
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Net32.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram As the founder and director of Spear Education, Dr. Spear continues to be recognized as one of the premier educators in esthetic and restorative dentistry in the world today. Dr. Spear earned his dental degree from the University of Washington in 1979, and an MSD in periodontal prosthodontics in 1982, also from the University of Washington. Dr. Spear has been recogniz...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Todd Schoenbaum, DDS, MS, is a Professor at the Dental College of Georgia, where serves as the Coordinator for Implant Education and Related Research, training residents and students in implant restorations and clinical research. He was previously full Clinical Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Direc...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Margeas was recently named on the 2024 " 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry" by Incisal Edge Magazine. Click here to learn more! Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa . He i...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary v...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Drew McDonald is a board-certified orthodontic specialist renowned for his expertise in airway and temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-focused treatment planning, surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy (SFOT), and complex interdisciplinary care. He is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he leads McDonald Orthodontics, a pract...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Sable A. Muntean, DMD, MHSA Clinician, Educator, Mentor, and Advocate for New Dentists Dr. Sable Muntean is a dynamic force in modern dentistry, blending clinical excellence with a passion for mentorship, education, and organized leadership. A California native, she earned her undergraduate degree in Health Promotion and Diseas...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Episode Description: In this solo episode, Dr. Melissa Seibert dives deep into the resin-bonded fixed dental prosthesis (FDP), also known as the Maryland bridge. This episode is a must-listen for any clinician seeking a minimally invasive, evidence-based approach to tooth replacement—especially in esthetic zones or for younger pati...
Angela Holland: Preferred Dental Solution Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Angela Holland is a seasoned dental insurance expert and the founder of Preferred Dental Solutions, a firm dedicated to helping dental practices nationwide maximize their insurance reimbursements. With over a decade of experience in the dental industry, Angela has become a trusted advisor f...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Diego Velásquez, DDS, MSD is a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry, Colombia. He holds certificates in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, a Master’s degree in Science of Dentistry (Indiana University) and a certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants (The University of Texas Health Science Cen...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Stanley Liu (“Leo”) received his undergraduate education from Stanford University. He completed DDS and MD degrees, with General Surgery internship and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, from the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF). After Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford Medical School in 2014, he was a...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Diego Velásquez, DDS, MSD is a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry, Colombia. He holds certificates in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, a Master’s degree in Science of Dentistry (Indiana University) and a certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants (The University of Texas Health Science Cen...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Stanley Liu (“Leo”) received his undergraduate education from Stanford University. He completed DDS and MD degrees, with General Surgery internship and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, from the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF). After Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford Medical School in 2014, he was a...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Mark A. Latta, D.M.D., M.S., professor of general dentistry,served as dean of the School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2021. Prior to the dean’s appointment, he served as the Associate Dean for Research at Creighton University School of Dentistry since 1995. He personally has been awarded more than 140 research grants on prosthetic den...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Robert “Tito” Norris shares his clinical expertise on orthodontic expansion and the use of MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion). He explains how MARPE offers a non-surgical solution for transverse maxillary deficiencies in skeletally mature patients. Dr. Norris outlines case selection, bi...
Pascal Magne Courses: Www.pascalmagne.com Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Pascal Magne was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) in 1966. He grew up and followed his primary education in Neuchâtel then moved to Geneva where he graduated in dentistry in 1989 and completed a Doctoral Thesis in 1992. He taught and continued his postgraduate education in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at th...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Van B. Haywood, D.M.D., is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia @ Augusta University. A 1974 alumni of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, he was in private practice 7 years in Augusta, Georgia and taught at the University of North C...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Van B. Haywood, D.M.D., is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia @ Augusta University. A 1974 alumni of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, he was in private practice 7 years in Augusta, Georgia and taught at the University of North C...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Jason Smithson, DDS, is a distinguished dentist renowned for his innovative approach to patient care and commitment to advancing the field of modern dentistry. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he has established himself as an expert in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Dr. Smi...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com https://www.kokicheducation.com/about DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jim McKee, DDS – Expert in TMD, Occlusion, and Comprehensive Dentistry Dr. Jim McKee is a highly respected authority in the fields of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), occlusion, and restorative dentistry. With over three decades of clinical experience and a...
Elevated GP - Click here to join Elevated.GP Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Peter Milgrom is Professor of Oral Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry and adjunct Professor of Health Services in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. He directs the Northwest Center to Reduce Oral Health Disparities. He holds academic appointments at Case Western University, University of Rochester, and University of Ca...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com https://www.kokicheducation.com/about DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Jim McKee, DDS – Expert in TMD, Occlusion, and Comprehensive Dentistry Dr. Jim McKee is a highly respected authority in the fields of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), occlusion, and restorative dentistry. With over three decades of clinical experience and a...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com https://www.kokicheducation.com/about DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Vince Kokich Jr. is a highly esteemed orthodontist, educator, and thought leader in the field of orthodontics and interdisciplinary dentistry. Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Vince Kokich Sr., a globally recognized pioneer in orthodontics, Dr. Kok...
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Joe Oxman received his Ph.D. in organic photochemistry from Northwestern University (1983). He has been employed by 3M for 38 years and is currently a corporate scientist. He is a developer of many dental and non-dental technologies and is considered a global expert in photocurable systems, nanotechnol...
Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Marco Gresnigt graduated summa Cum Laude in 2005 at the university of Groningen, the Netherlands. In January 2012 he obtained his PhD on clinical and laboratory evaluation of laminate veneers. Besides working at the university, he works as a dentist in a center for special care. Marco lectures at the Center for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, and teaches masters students in a specialized ...