Dental Outliers

Each week the Dental Hacks podcast takes an irreverent and informative look at the dental world. And let me tell you…this ain’t your daddy’s dental podcast. They’ve got great interviews from interesting people covering all the hot topics in dentistry. Even better, you’ll hear from the Dental Hacks Brain Trust a panel of the sharpest and funniest dentists you’ve ever heard talking about the same stuff dentists think about all the time. In this episode, we interview Drs. Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb and find out what makes them tick, and what influences they’ve had since graduating dental school that has made them into who they are today.   Episode 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 Nation Get Connected to The Dental Hacks: Podcasts: The Dental Hacks The Alan Mead Experience Podcast Summit: The Voices of Dentistry Facebook: Dental Hacks Nation! The Alan Mead Experience Office websites: http://meadfamilydental.com/ http://www.lipscombdentist.com      

Dr. Chrystle Cu is a graduate of Wellesley College and University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She practices general dentistry in San Mateo, California, in the center of Silicon Valley. As a prevention-focused dentist, she created Cocofloss in 2015. Outside of private practice, she volunteers to provide dental treatment and oral health education to underserved communities without access to care. She’s passionate about finding creative ways to inspire folks to start flossing – and to love it! For Chrystle, success as a doctor means she’s helped patients achieve a healthy mouth and broader understanding of how oral health relates to the body overall. Episode Highlights: How 3 dentists can work out of a 2 chair office Having a prevention-focused practice Functional Orthodontics Everything Cocofloss (now sold at Sephora and Anthropologie) How to find quality CE and why finding meaningful CE is important Finding joy through gratitude See https://DentalOutliers.com for show notes and hyperlinks Social Media: Instagram: @getcocofloss Office website: Young Dental Group Coco Floss Email: chrystle@cocofloss.com Pre-Episode Show Notes: Book Recommendation: When Breath Becomes Air  Paul Kalanithi’s “Before I Go” to Stanford Medicine See the author’s wife of When Breath Becomes Air speak on the TED Stage Episode Show Notes: Simon Sinek’s TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action (Start with Why) Simon Sinke’s book: Start with Why Chrystle’s Preferred Choice for Continuing Education: Spear Education

Dr. David Guichet is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a graduate of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Implant Dentistry Residency at UCLA School of Dentistry. He completed a Graduate Prosthodontics Residency at the Veterans Administration West Los Angeles and a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Administration Long Beach and received a DDS degree from UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, a Member of the Academy of Osseointegration and a member of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontists. Dr. Guichet maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics, implant dentistry and esthetic rehabilitative dentistry in the city of Orange, California. He previously conducted research and was a faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry. He frequently lectures on the subject of implant dentistry and esthetic rehabilitative dentistry. Episode Highlights: Integrating digital dentistry into your practice How to get your team members on board with new technology Pushing digital dentistry to it’s limits Journey into specialization: is it even necessary nowadays? Taking risks and questioning authority How to find happiness and success in your life and career The following are hyperlinked at dentaloutliers.com: Harvard Study Link   Recommended Books: Younger Next Year  Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Social Media: Instagram: @dguichet Office website: http://www.guichetdental.com/ Email: DrDavid@guichetdental.com

Dr. Daniel Domingue was born and raised in Lafayette, LA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 2003 and his DDS degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans 2007. After graduation he spent three years at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in New York City, he served as Chief Resident of the Dental and Oral Surgery Department. His training included a one year General Practice Residency and two years in Dental Implantology Fellowship. During these years, he was awarded the Certificate of Achievement from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry for outstanding leadership in Implant Dentistry, a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and an Associate Fellowship of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Domingue was also awarded Diplomate from the American Board of Oral Implantology, the highest award possible for a general dentist practicing implantology. He was also recognized as the youngest recipient of this award in the entire world. Dr. Domingue was later given a Mastership and Diplomate award from the International Congress of Oral Implantology for his outstanding work in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Domingue is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the Acadiana District Dental Association. He is also an active member of the American Academy of General Dentistry. He moved back home after residency to start working full time in private practice. He is a part owner in AcadianaDentistry.com along with his Uncle, Jerome Smith, DDS since 2010. While in full time private practice, he started the AAID Podcast with Dr. Justin Moody and started Implants in Black White Facebook Group. He is the President and Founder of Acadiana Southern Society (established 2012), Current President of Membership Committee Board of AAID (2014-current), Past President of Acadiana District Dental Associate (2015). Episode Highlights: Learning how to place implants Surgical guides and 3D printing The best restorative, implant and surgical courses 3D printing facial prostheses Favorite podcasts & books   Social Media: Instagram: Implantdiplomate Facebook: Implants in Black and White Group Office website: http://www.acadianadentistry.com/ Email: Domingue.Danny@gmail.com   Danny’s Book Recommendations (active links available at dentaloutliers.com): The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Left to Tell

Dr. Baron Grutter Dr. Baron Grutter attended Graceland University for his undergraduate degree and received his dental degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He has focused his practice around digital dentistry, particularly in the areas of Orthodontics, Implantology, and Cosmetics. Most recently, he was named the project manager of Blue Sky Bio Orthodontics.   He spends much of his non-clinical hours refining digital workflows to optimize treatment outcomes and efficiency. You can find many of his free educational videos by following him on YouTube (YouTube.com/BGrutterDDS). He also host courses on Digital Dentistry including: Digital Orthodontics, Guided Surgery, and 3D Printing in Dentistry. He has a true passion for working with and helping his colleagues to master all that digital technologies have to offer the dental field.   Podcast highlights: owning multiple practices key CE courses everyone should take how to break into digital dentistry the best 3d printers on the market the top dental facebook groups how to stay healthy and happy as a dentist today   Baron’s Social Media: Blue Sky Bio Instagram YouTube

In this podcast we introduce ourselves and discuss what exactly a dental outlier is as well as our goals and concepts for the podcast. We also give you some ways to connect with our podcast and join the conversation. Enjoy!