Dental Blog
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Looking for the best dental podcasts in 2026? We've compiled the top 12 shows for dentists, hygienists, and dental team members, covering everything from clinical education to practice management.
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Best Dental Podcasts 2026: Top 12 Shows for Dental Professionals
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Chronic pain doesn’t have to be part of the job. Learn how ergonomics expert Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH helps dental professionals prevent pain and protect their careers through smarter equipment choices, better posture, and operatory layouts that work with your body—not against it.
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Hidden dangers in dental waterlines and sterilization failures can put both patients and practices at risk. Infection control expert Amanda Hill, RDH, reveals how automation--from waterline testing to autoclave documentation--helps practices stay compliant, protected, and accountable. Learn how the right technology can make infection control safer, smoother, and more reliable.
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CBCT technology has transformed modern dentistry, offering diagnostic capabilities that extend far beyond implant placement. Learn what really matters when choosing a CBCT system for your practice and why the factors most dentists focus on aren't what determine clinical success.
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Running a successful dental practice in today's challenging environment requires more than clinical excellence. With rising costs, stagnant insurance reimbursements, and ongoing staffing shortages, practice owners must master three fundamental areas to thrive: people, process, and production.
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Famous lab technician Luke Kahng has an uncomfortable truth: only 30% of dentists truly excel at digital dentistry. He reveals the most common impression mistakes that lead to ill-fitting restorations and why he recommends taking both analog and digital impressions before confidently transitioning to digital-only workflows.
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Primary teeth may be temporary, but their importance to a child's development cannot be overstated. Discover Dr. Carla Cohn's evidence-based recommendations for preserving pulp vitality in pediatric patients, from the latest bioactive materials to minimally invasive techniques that are transforming clinical outcomes.
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Success in modern dentistry isn’t just about mastering hand skills - it’s about embracing growth, learning from setbacks, and staying curious. Dr. Sara Kuckhoff shares her personal journey and practical advice on developing a growth mindset, finding meaningful mentorship, and navigating the early years of practice with purpose. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned clinician, her strategies can help you deepen your passion and elevate your practice.
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With 25% of adults affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and 80% of cases undiagnosed, dentists have an unprecedented opportunity to help patients while growing their practices. Could dental sleep medicine become your most profitable service line? Learn how to successfully integrate OSA treatment into your practice.
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Julius Caesar said, “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” If you do not want to join the legions of your colleagues who experience physical pain as a result of practicing dentistry, these prevention strategies are for you.
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What are your personal cognitive biases? More importantly, how are these biases manifesting in your dental practice? If you’re like many practitioners, your cognitive biases might be compromising your infection prevention and control practices.
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How many times a week, month or year do you inject local anesthetics? How often do you think about the potential risks that these anesthetics pose? If a patient has a serious reaction, how prepared are you to address the situation?
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Did you know that combining silver diamine fluoride with the application of glass ionomer can be a long-term solution for restoring a badly decayed tooth? Although it may sound far-fetched, this approach is backed by a decades-long history of success.
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You finally finished dental school and, perhaps, a residency. Your head is crammed with knowledge and you’re excited to launch your career. Woo hoo! What advice do established dentists have for you regarding how to make your new practice a success?
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We’ve all seen the white spot lesions on our patient’s teeth. By any measure they’re not particularly aesthetic, and most patients would love for them to disappear. So why is it that most dentists don’t seem to be addressing them?
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There are over 1,400 community health centers in the U.S., and these centers serve 31.5 million patients a year at more than 15,000 service sites. What is it like to work at one of these clinics? Is this a valid career choice that both new and experienced practitioners should consider?
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It seems that zirconia is all the rage these days. But many dentists wonder if you can really bond it to the underlying tooth structure. Can you go with a minimally invasive approach and do an adhesive bond? Or is a retentive prep required?
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General dentists are the first line of defense for the adult population with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As one dentist discovered, successfully serving these patients can be both emotionally rewarding and a significant practice builder.
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If you’re a dentist who is artistic, enjoys creating beautiful anterior restorations and truly cares about conserving tooth structure, then you will probably find that anterior direct composite restorations are the ultimate additive solution.
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You work so hard to make a beautiful restoration. The patient is thrilled when they leave your office – but they’re still numb. Then they go home, the numbness wears off and the postoperative sensitivity hits. How can you avoid this?
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What’s a great way to decrease your chair time and lower your overhead while still producing great aesthetic results? Switch to single shade dentistry!
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When you think of milling lithium disilicate blocks, you probably assume that those blocks will need to be fired prior to use – a step that adds time and expense to the process. But what if your lithium disilicate restoration did not need to be fired at all? How might that affect your practice?
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If you’re a general practitioner, placing direct composites is something you do quite frequently. And yet, for a seemingly straight-forward procedure, things are not always so straight-forward.
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Digital dentistry has revolutionized our profession. In fact, if you are doing implants without taking advantage of today’s digital technology, you’re missing out on the ability to improve your diagnosis, treatment planning, implant placement and more.
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When it comes to your materials and medical devices, in addition to the on-label use there is often an excellent off-label use as well. This is the case for silver diamine fluoride. On-label, silver diamine fluoride is a desensitizer. Off-label, it can be used to treat active decay.
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I love the process of getting my practice’s claims paid by my patients’ dental insurance providers,” said no dental professional anywhere, ever! Luckily, once you understand the claims review process from the point of view of a dental insurance claims reviewer, you’ll find it easier to get paid for the work that you do.
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Why is it that roughly half of U.S. dentists have not yet made the switch to intraoral scanners? Perhaps because there are so many misconceptions about intraoral scanning. To make an informed decision, you need to separate the “myths” from the facts about this tool.
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Doesn’t “Zirconia vs. E.max®” sound like the headline for a boxing match? You can just hear the announcer: “In this corner we have Zirconia, known for its incredible strength, while in this corner we have E.max® lithium disilicate, known for looking great in the arena. Which will be the winner in today’s material selection matchup?”
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In today’s social media-fueled world, simple snapshots that in the past would have only been seen by a handful of people can now be quickly shared far and wide. It’s no wonder your patients want to look their best! With aesthetic dentistry you can help your patients achieve the beautiful smiles that they want.
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