Whether it's a tooth with two or three broken cusps, a cracked tooth, or a post-endodontic restoration, Dr. Gammichia isn't afraid to ask the question: Why not composite? In this episode, our guest pulls back the curtain on how he restores these large, complex composite cases. He'll share the materials, burs, and clinical techniques that have made these restorations predictable in his hands, along with the practical tips and tricks he's developed over three decades of practice. Fair warning: you may completely disagree with our guest—or this conversation may challenge some of your most deeply held restorative beliefs. Either way, it's going to make you think. And if you're open to the possibilities, by the end of this episode you'll be looking at composite in a whole new light.

Combine powerful imaging like CBCT with motivational interviewing—a patient-centered communication approach—and you’ve got a formula that significantly boosts case acceptance. When patients see their issues clearly and feel heard in the process, trust grows—and so does the likelihood they’ll say yes to care. To tell us all about it is our guest Dr. Lori Trost.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the three key pillars of a successful dental practice: People, Processes, and Production. We’ll discuss why a strong team culture is the foundation of any thriving practice—one that values good character, accountability, and collaboration. Our guest is Dr. David Rice, the founder of igniteDDS. He is a popular speaker and writer, editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. To learn more about Dr. Rice visit ignitedds.com.

Today we'll be taking a clinical journey through the delivery of a zirconia crown. We'll talk about the scan, marking our margins, working with the lab, choosing the right kind of zirconia and the tools and techniques for seating, adjusting and polishing our zirconia crown. Our guest is Dr. Marty Jablow, known as America's Dental Technology Coach.

As dentists we are not only healthcare providers, many of us are business owners. So we know that in order to succeed we need to be efficient. And there are certainly many ways we can improve our efficiency in our practice, and we'll be talking about some of those ways in this episode. Our guest is Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein, an esthetic and restorative dentist in New York City. He is the Education Director for the New York County Dental Society, and chairs the Technology Committee for the New York State Dental Association.

As dental healthcare providers, our primary goal is to diagnose and treat oral health conditions. But a dental practice is also a business. And like every successful business, it needs a clear and strong value proposition. It should define how you deliver your "brand promise" and how your offering will deliver value to your patients and staff. Your value proposition differentiates you, positions your offering as “unique,” and makes it clear why patients should choose you as their dentist. To tell us more about how we can define our value and communicate it to our patients and our team, is our guest Dr. Lori Trost. Dr. Trost is a recognized dental educator, author, and clinical consultant who maintains a comprehensive restorative practice in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface - it's important to know your burs and how they can improve clinical outcome. Today we'll be discussing how to put the right spin on your preps and restorations. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost. She is a recognized dental educator, author, and clinical consultant who maintains a comprehensive restorative practice in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Selection of the proper bur can make your operative dentistry more efficient and less traumatic to the patient. Thinking about what the bur needs to do to the tooth before starting the procedure will make your bur selection easier and dentistry better. Today we'll discuss why bur selection is important and try and get you out of your bur comfort zone. Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow. He's a general dentist in Woodbridge NJ and Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting. Dr. Jablow has been recognized as a top speaker by Dentistry Today and has lectured world wide on dental technology and materials.