The Very Dental Podcast Network

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The Very Dental Podcast network brings you entertaining and relevant conversations with visionaries, clinicians and your friends in the dental space.

Recent Episodes
  • Brain Trust: What Would You Do?
    Jun 9, 2025 – 49:36
  • Very Dental: From Poland to the Podium with Dr. Maggie Augustyn
    Jun 6, 2025 – 47:06
  • Very Clinical: Same Day Anterior Restorations with Dr. Kris Aadland
    Jun 3, 2025 – 16:37
  • AME: The Bar is Set So Low
    Jun 2, 2025 – 35:16
  • Very Dental: Buffer Like a Pro with Dr. Jason Goodchild
    May 30, 2025 – 30:57
  • Very Clinical: Anterior Guidance and Other Occlusion Myths with Dr. Brian Baliwas
    May 27, 2025 – 16:01
  • Brain Trust: Hygiene Beyond the Prophy Cup with Dr. Sam Low and Michael Kaelberer
    May 26, 2025 – 43:58
  • Very Dental: Splitting the Wedge with Dr. Matt Burton
    May 23, 2025 – 31:13
  • Very Clinical: Dental Photography for Fun and Profit with Dr. Melissa Zettler
    May 20, 2025 – 31:49
  • AME: The Outrage Machine with Dr. Dawn Grimes
    May 19, 2025 – 38:33
  • Very Dental: Revolutionize Your Hygiene Department with Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz
    May 16, 2025 – 43:08
  • Very Clinical: A Love/Hate Relationship with Night Guards
    May 13, 2025 – 37:24
  • Brain Trust: You've Got to Pay Your Dues!
    May 12, 2025 – 47:31
  • Very Dental: Dr. Richard Golden on Real-World Efficiency and Physics Forceps
    May 9, 2025 – 35:42
  • Very Clinical: Glad We Medit! Scanners and Software with Scott Shrader
    May 6, 2025 – 41:12
  • AME: Live Patient Hands On CE in the Motor City with Dr. Ara Nazarian
    May 5, 2025 – 11:59
  • Very Dental: Advertising, Insurance and the Golden Age of Dentistry with Dr. Richard Golden
    May 2, 2025 – 37:46
  • Very Clinical: How to Integrate Technology with Scott Shrader
    Apr 29, 2025 – 35:24
  • AME: Two Years on Three Days
    Apr 28, 2025 – 31:39
  • Very Dental: Dr. Russell Schafer is Selling Out!
    Apr 25, 2025 – 25:52
  • Very Clinical: Stacking Up the Benefits of CareStack with Jamie Flanagan
    Apr 22, 2025 – 36:55
  • AME: Leftover Scallions
    Apr 21, 2025 – 18:45
  • Very Dental: Katrina Klein, RDH on Protecting Your Career with Dental Ergonomics
    Apr 18, 2025 – 27:00
  • Very Clinical: A CareStack Story with Jamie Flanagan of CareStack
    Apr 15, 2025 – 37:54
  • AME: On Mountain Biking and Being Influenced
    Apr 14, 2025 – 33:05
  • Very Dental: A Recipe for Implant Dentistry Success with Dr. Tim Kosinski
    Apr 11, 2025 – 29:49
  • Very Clinical: Planting Seeds and Placing Implants with Dr. Adam Frounfelter
    Apr 8, 2025 – 39:13
  • AME: From Curing Lights to Killer Reads (a Recommendation Engine)
    Apr 7, 2025 – 34:41
  • Very Dental: A Conversation with The Badass Hygienist (aka: Melissa Obrotka)
    Apr 4, 2025 – 39:02
  • Very Clinical: Difficult Crown Preps (and other student questions)
    Apr 1, 2025 – 38:07
  • Very Dental Student: Managing Difficult Patients
    Mar 31, 2025 – 36:01
  • Very Dental: Making Dental Insurance Sexy with Teresa Duncan
    Mar 28, 2025 – 44:18
  • Very Clinical: Dental Pet Peeves
    Mar 25, 2025 – 33:28
  • AME: The Incidental Finding
    Mar 24, 2025 – 23:53
  • Very Dental: Creating Furniture to Support Dentists with Steven Haaksma
    Mar 21, 2025 – 34:23
  • Very Clinical: Kevin is (Care) Stacked!
    Mar 18, 2025 – 41:34
  • AME: Do Something
    Mar 17, 2025 – 23:57
  • Very Dental: Understanding Authenticity with Dr. Charlotte Drumi
    Mar 14, 2025 – 37:51
  • Very Clinical: Amalgam in 2025 with Dr. Kevin Donlan
    Mar 11, 2025 – 31:11
  • AME: Dentist Side Hustles with Alex and Eric from "Just a Couple of Dentists"
    Mar 10, 2025 – 41:33
  • Very Dental: Embracing AI in Dentistry with Preet Sandhu
    Mar 7, 2025 – 25:28
  • Very Clinical: Failures and Last Case Bias with Dr. Kevin Donlin
    Mar 4, 2025 – 34:43
  • AME: Still Pushing the Button
    Mar 3, 2025 – 22:59
  • Very Dental: I Can See Your Crack From Here with Dr. David Clark
    Feb 28, 2025 – 33:35
  • Very Clinical: Dental Student Questions, Part Deux!
    Feb 25, 2025 – 35:38
  • AME: Chicago Midwinter 2025 Review
    Feb 24, 2025 – 34:39
  • Very Dental: Hands On Implant Training with Dr. Justin Moody
    Feb 21, 2025 – 51:15
  • Very Clinical: Dental Student Questions!
    Feb 18, 2025 – 35:41
  • AME: A Pain Management Puzzle
    Feb 17, 2025 – 28:08
  • Very Dental: Is the Hygiene Model Broken with Dr. Jason Smithson
    Feb 14, 2025 – 48:45
Recent Reviews
  • rlagunda
    Cheap therapy
    Been listening since early episodes, this is my go to whenever I feel lost and burnt out. Thanks Alan
  • mphil13
    No (wo)man is an island
    Been listening since 2015. Finally switched to apple podcast and will finally leave a review. Love hearing what other dentist are struggling with and what other guys are doing. I will say I’ve been a faculty club member at spear since I graduated in ‘14 and I’ve picked up more “ snigglets” from listening to the hacks. Can we have the Mead academy for normal dentist? Thanks Alan and all the very dental crew! P.s. clinical hacks is is a must for any listener.
  • LADellay
    Yuck
    Ugh the sound of him eating bacon. Had to turn it off.
  • Mohdabo
    Must listen for ask general dentists
    Really beneficial podcast for dentists hoping to familiarize themselves with different tx philosophies, and new upcoming tech.
  • garyholtzclaw
    Best dental podcast!
    Best dental podcast out there. I love any podcast alan does. Also great variety of interviews, group functions where we hear a group of real world dentist discuss a topic, and Alan’s short where he discusses recent experiences in life and dentistry. It’s a must listen for any dentist!
  • Deer assassin 54
    Great Pod
    Great guys with a lot of great information and knowledge. Super relatable guys and I have to listen every week.
  • do hv fuhhv
    Great Podcast
    These guys keep it real! Fun and informative!
  • Delfierro
    Love it!
    Feels I am finally listening to real dentist!
  • JessfromIowaDDS
    Like catching up with a friend from dental school
    Listening to this podcast feels like finally catching up with an old friend from dental school you love catching up with, swapping stories and sharing ideas like you only can with a friend who gets it.
  • youngdds
    Real world dentistry.
    Always get relevant content and solid, useful advice. Highly recommend.
  • scm722
    Alan is the best
    I love how Al doesn’t sugar coat or brag- real life dentist taking about dentisting.
  • craftnbake
    Great podcast
    A LOT of great content. It’s nice to hear real dentists talk about all aspects of practice. Nice length to podcasts to be able to listen on my commute.
  • Kevin Donlin
    Wonderful Content
    I have listened to multiple podcast while working on my practice. Alan has a great podcast with good sound quality and content! Keep up the great work!
  • 1smilediva
    Great content!
    Informative and entertaining. It pulls you to listen more.
  • Katrdh
    This is a MUST for dentists
    Fun, informative, great guests and host!
  • DHS917
    Great episodes
    Alan always has interesting guests and a good perspective on real world Dentistry. Also has a voice like buttah…
  • memorie
    New Direction
    Love the new direction of the podcast! Alan Mead is the best of the best of dentistry
  • Melissa Zettler
    A must hear
    Alan is a wonderful interviewer. He makes you feel like your sitting there chatting with friends. This podcast is great.
  • WI DDS
    Educational and Entertaining!
    Great podcast! This is my go to podcast during my long morning commute. I always learn something useful that I can apply to daily practice. Keep up the good work!
  • JDiggyDog
    Just amazing!
    First off, the host of this podcast (Dr. Alan Mead) is EXTREMELY benevolent. Second off, the content is fantastic. Third off, this podcast provides great insight and value for those interested in world of dentistry. Fourth off, it is enjoyable to listen to whilst hiking or commuting. Last off, the other hosts and guest hosts are fantastic.
  • Vonore
    It’s simply the best dental podcast available
    You can't get enough
  • pfdmd
    The only dental podcast you need
    Alan Mead, the benevolent leader, is fantastic. Probably just my imagination, but I feel that the podcast has gotten back to what made it great when it first debuted years ago.
  • Ft Lauderdale visitor
    One of the best!
    One of my favorite podcasts. Always relevant content, delivered with realistic candor and a sense of humor.
  • Sam Chien_
    Great dental podcast
    Long time listener of the dental hacks (now very dental) podcast. I listen to it almost daily on my commute, running, and walking the dogs. I remember running my first (and only) Brooklyn half marathon in 2018, I listened to 2 great episodes featuring Dr Buddy Mopper. Great content, humorous, interesting guests, always valuable nuggets everywhere. I know there’s many different dental podcasts out there, but I always gravitate back to this one. Love the Clinical Hacks series as well. Alan is the man, hope to meet him one day in person.
  • Hisar123
    Great content
    Great content. Self less service from jlips.
  • Zzto112233
    👍
    Great information and always entertaining. It’s always great to hear how other dentists handle situations and issues we’ll all encounter eventually.
  • Diznoophus
    By far the best dental podcast
    These guys are the most entertaining dental podcast hosts, as well as getting the best guests and having the best content. This is the only podcast that I make Patreon contributions to, because they truly elevate the dental podcast space as a whole. I hear they have a Facebook group too if you’re a fan of dumpster fires
  • Amanda_Michelle_
    Awesome Podcast!
    Great, informative content! I highly recommend The Dental Hacks Podcast!
  • Marisa J2
    awesome dental podcast!!!
    This podcast is amazing!!! It highlights all aspects of the world of dentistry and more in this can't miss podcast!
  • gbddds
    This podcast is awesome.
    I have gained so much clinical and personal info from this podcast. Lots of every day things you can incorporate into your practice. I highly recommend this podcast. Alan and Jason are great and down to earth. Everyone should be listening to this podcast.
  • Jen.Szigeti
    Awesome Show!
    The Dental Hacks Podcast is you go to show for all things Dentistry! My Brother-in-law is a dentist and absolutely loves this podcast. The host’s Alan and Jason are incredibly wise and jam packs every episode with tons of awesome content, amazing interviews, and entertaining guest. I highly recommend!
  • Gbean44
    Funny AND informative!
    I just started listening due to wanting to learn more about Covid -19 as we head back into the office soon, and as a hygienist getting to see it through the eyes of a dentist as well. Thank you both for being so realistic and funny. Many of the topics on your podcast do not always pertain to the job I do but the subjects that do have been very entertaining!
  • Toothman59
    Wild stuff
    Great show to give you a break from the stress of being a dentist. These guys are the Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon of dentistry. 4 out of 5 dentist agree they have the best fart jokes. The other guy was just a jacka$$.
  • mozartmp
    Honest Advice & Support
    I started listening years ago as I prepared to transition from the medical side of healthcare to dentistry. As an RN and CDA, I’ve found this podcast to be a consistently helpful source of information and insight. I appreciate Alan and Jason for their knowledge, honesty, and good old goofy humor. Cogent. Relevant. And totally refreshing! Thank you for this generous work.
  • Cristobalite11
    Best Dental Podcast 🦷
    If you don’t like it, then go hack yourself!! 😎
  • Andigol
    Not smart
    I can’t believe how these guys are making light of COVID 19 you would be back to work seeing patients if it wasn’t for the government, making it sound like anyone wanting an N95 mask is hysterical almost..I get it in a way if you live in the country in a small town you may not understand the importance... your personal experience is limited
  • Muscletooth
    The best dental podcast!
    Thank you Alan and Jason for introducing me to Dental Podcasts. I‘ve been a listener from day one and this podcast has led me to so many other dental podcast resources. While most other podcasts find a niche for their content, Dental Hacks creates a constant variety with clinically relevant content and entertainment in every episode. My new favorite segment is the Clinical Hacks! Love hearing from RADs about the ins and outs of fellow colleagues.
  • JayhawkLDS
    A great podcast
    I just started listening to Dental Hacks in the past few weeks and I really enjoy it. I usually listen to podcasts in the car while I’m driving and this is the perfect podcast to do that. The episodes are informative, interesting, and entertaining. I highly recommend listening.
  • Missy Fryer
    Real People
    As someone who has been in dentistry for decades, I've seen a lot of people come and go in this industry. There are too many fake people, fake podcasts, and dangerous dentists spouting nonsense that do HARM to patients and other dental professionals. But, Alan and Jason are different. They are authentic. They discuss their successes AND their failures. They are in it for the long haul. They've put their hearts and souls into creating a podcast that truly connects dental ideas AND people. Most importantly, they love putting out podcasts. Any listener can hear that in their voices. They've also been kind enough to have me on their show a few times. I'm not a podcaster, but they've always been helpful and kind during the process. Thanks to the Hacks and to Voices of Dentistry for being the voice for so many of us and for allowing people like me to have a voice.
  • Tyrone honey love
    All advertisements
    Quality has dropped fellas I’m sorry :/ it’s all ads now and you can’t even follow the conversation because so many ads. I understand we’re all trying to make money but now the episodes have very little value.
  • L2DuBois4
    Keepin’ it real
    If you must commute, there is no better way to do it than in the company of the Dental Hacks. From the introduction to conclusion, I feel like I’m always learning, laughing and feeling a little less of a loner-failure in this dental life we live. Don’t extinguish the dumpster fire, rather step forward and embrace the warmth.
  • DrSethMonson
    Idiots
    Idiots!!!!!! :)
  • Rdb01
    These idiots.
    I don’t always listen, but when I do, I binge. Thanks for the content and the laughs.
  • FluorideNinja
    Best Dental Podcast
    Great banter and valuable interviews with the top speakers in dentistry on topics that plague the average dentist. Keep up the great work guys!
  • noah5841
    The best of the best with honors.
    One of the best dental podcasts out there. A good mixture of humor and learning !
  • Elizabeth Eggert
    These guys are the best!
    These guys are the best! After a hard day in dentistry, they make me smile every time! The content is amazing - very current, very relevant, and what a great variety. I've been listening for years. Sorry about the slow review! Eventually it's my dream to meet these heroes! It's been fun to see them become so successful.
  • dkny2k
    Awesome hackers
    Not related to anything illegal. But dental hacks gives one of the best interviews and conversations in dentistry ever. Tune in whenever they have a new show. You’ll be entertained! Dr kou in texas.
  • The original DA Rockstar
    Not just for Dentists
    I’m a 20 year dental assistant and I cannot begin to describe how engaging and informative this podcast is! Dr. Mead and Dr. Lipscomb speak my language and are amazing communicators. Invite your Staff to listen and broaden their knowledge base you won’t regret it!!! Absolutely LOVE you guys and so thankful to have you out there in audio land.
  • Elvis - Voice From the Bench
    An Inspiration and entertaining
    I found out about the Dental Hacks after it’s been in for awhile. I instantly started back at the beginning to hear them all! Being in the laboratory side of the dental industry, Dental Hacks gives me a great insight into the clinical side while being both informative and entertaining. I can always count on Alan and Jason to make me laugh at one point every episode. On a side note: I ran a marathon yesterday and listened to Dental Hacks the whole time. It made the 4 hours seem like 3 and a half. :)
  • cruffler
    My go-to dental podcast
    Writing this review is bittersweet for me. It's great content and the hosts, Alan and Jason, are both informative yet very entertaining. I'm more than happy to recommend this podcast to other dentists and dental professionals. The bittersweet part is that after 2 months of playing catchup listening to old episodes in order, I'm now only a month behind the real-time broadcast. Pretty soon I'll have to start waiting a week for each new episode like everyone else. Boo!! Awesome job guys; keep up the great work. I'm a specialist and even though this podcast is targeted towards the GP demographic, I still learn a lot. Thanks for all you do. Update: still like the podcast but hearing about Voices of Dentistry over and over is getting a bit old.
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