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On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Bernie Rico, Keating Dental Lab's very own Digital Implant Specialist. Bernie has been with Keating Dental Lab for 16 years now, and has been the Digital Implant Specialist for 10. He started his career with Keating Dental Lab in the Plaster Department, and everything he knows about digital implants he's learned either through hands-on experience here in the lab or through symposiums. In his free time, he's traveling with his daughter, who plays basketball competitively with her basketball club. Outside of club activities, he enjoys spending time with his family, and going to concerts or sporting events. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - What a day as a Digital Implant Specialist looks like - The clinical steps a doctor takes before sending a digital implant scan to the lab - Scan Bodies: What to use and common issues - Timeline and workflow for printing digital implant restorations - What the most common type of crowns doct

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview the esteemed Dr. Stephanie Price. After serving 12 years in the army, Dr. Price went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, where she graduated from in 2013. She has been practicing dentistry for at least 30 years now, and continues to provide quality, top-tier restorations and services to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling. In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Price's dental education experience - Her first job out of Dental School - Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice - Her future goals and advice - How she incorporates technology into her practice - Sleep Appliances Dr. Prices achievements and honors: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Advanced Education in General Dentistry July 2014- June 2016 Uniformed Services Health University Masters Program Fort Bragg, North Carolina DDS, with Distinction University of North Carolina May 2013 School of Dent

PART 2 of 2 Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bongarzone continued his dental education at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, serving as a General Practice Resident. Dr. Bongarzone has four children; Marco Jr., Luca, and twins Ryan and Renee. While away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing and traveling. Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr. is currently studying at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, set to graduate this coming May, 2022. He just passed his boards, and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his fiancée, who is also a dentist. Next steps after graduating include getting married and looking into working as an associate or starting up his own practice from

PART 1 of 2 Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bongarzone continued his dental education at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, serving as a General Practice Resident. Dr. Bongarzone has four children; Marco Jr., Luca, and twins Ryan and Renee. While away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing and traveling. Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr. is currently studying at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, set to graduate this coming May, 2022. He just passed his boards, and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his fiancée, who is also a dentist. Next steps after graduating include getting married and looking into working as an associate or starting up his own practice from

With over 50 years of experience as a Lab Technician, Keating Dental Lab's very own Removable Department Manager, Jim McEachern, shares the incredible journey of his career with the Dental Up Podcast. Originally from Boston, Jim's family moved to California when he was 4, and since then he's been all around the world. The most recent 18 years of his career, he has been with Keating Dental Lab, where he continues pursuing his passion in dentistry. In his spare time, Jim enjoys fishing and sailing. He's happily married for 47 years now, and has two sons. He especially enjoys his time with his cat Tucker! In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: -How Jim got started in Dentistry -Studying with the Military -His experience working with the World Renowned Dr. Niles F. Guichet -Early days of the Removable Department -The impact of CAD/CAM in Removables -How Keating Dental Lab does Digital Dentures   Here at Keating Dental Lab, we're always prepared and willing to help out! Give Jim a call at (

Dr. Eric, the oldest of four children to Dr. Doug and Patti Veenstra, was born and raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He graduated Eastern Christian HS in 1999, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) in 2003, and UMDNJ (currently Rutgers Dental School) in 2007. Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. Eric joined his father, Dr. Doug, in his practice in Midland Park, NJ that was originally established in 1981. They have loved working together and feel blessed to continually grow in their service to the community where they’ve been for over 35 years. Dr. Eric values providing the best treatment and the best experience for his patients. and that has led him to pursue hundreds of hours in advanced dental education. He specifically focused his education for several years to implant dentistry when he saw a need in his practice to give his patients the best treatment options available. He completed an externship from NYU Implant Continuum in 2010, an externship from the Misch International Implant Institute in 201

Dr. Paul Hertz has been highly regarded by his professional peers for his service to dentistry and the community. He is a past President of the Bronx County Dental Society and remains as a chair and participant on several of their committees and their Executive Board. He was also The Director of the Cosmetic Dentistry Department at the St. Barnibas Hospital residency program. Additionally, he has left a permanent mark on dentistry with two active patents in Implant Dentistry and he is in the process of developing several others. He is constantly working on improving dentistry, not only for his own patients, but for the entire dental world. In his spare time Dr. Hertz channels his creative energy into painting. Education DMD: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA-1986 POST-GRAD: General Practice Residency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine - 1987 Certificates in Invisalign, lmplantology and Facial Fillers Memberships Fellow: American College of Dentists - Current Member: Amer

On this episode, Bob will continue the discussion from last week regarding accurate shade selection.  Utilizing concepts from biology and physics, we will go over a simplified sequence that will yield accurate results.  Finally, we introduce the Ask a Technician segment, whereby the listener has the opportunity to get his or her questions answered by dental lab technicians.  In this episode, you will hear about: -The Biology of Color Vision -How to Communicate Color: Terminology -Timing and Sequence of Shade Taking Steps + Tips and Tricks! -Cameras and Camera Set Up -Football, World Football, and Viruses -The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting   Email Bob at bob@keatingdentallab.com to have your questions answered in the next Ask a Technician segment!   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podca

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Eric Markowitz. Washington DC dentist, Dr. Eric S. Markowitz, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1993. Following graduation, he completed a two-year specialty program in prosthodontics and a one year fellowship in dental implants, focusing on the surgical placement of the implants. When he completed his post-graduate specialty training, he joined his father (Dr. Sid) as a Prosthodontist in Washington D.C. His areas of expertise include cosmetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Eric, as a graduate of the University of Maryland, is an enthusiastic Maryland Terrapins basketball fan. Once springtime arrives, when he’s not in the office, he can be found on the golf course. He and his wife Alicia also enjoy traveling. In this episode, you will hear about: -The importance of patience and communication for perfecting your restorations -Intraoral Photography: Tips and Tricks -Setting reasonable expectations fo

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Shawn Casey. Dr. Casey was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area. After graduating with high marks, he began his studies at Wilkes University. Through these studies he realized his dream of practicing dentistry in the Wyoming Valley, which he pursued at the University of Pittsburgh dental school. In 1994, after being licensed by the state, Dr. Casey opened a solo Dental practice. In 2005, Dr. Casey expanded his Dental facility to a multi doctor practice and in 2009, he opened a special needs dentistry center dedicated to his aunt Mary Casey. Dr Casey is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, he is involved with local charities, church organizations, and public service groups. When not at work, Dr. Casey enjoys being with his children, George, Shawna and Samantha and wife Michele.    In this episode, you will hear about: -2 Special Cases Dr. Casey and Keating Dental Lab worked on together -The challenges they faced for each case -Dr. Case

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Brian Rista. Dr. Rista received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Scranton before pursuing his dental education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Since graduation, he has provided care to the community for the past 30 years. Dr. Rista practices a full scope of general dentistry with an emphasis on preventative, restorative, and cosmetic Dentistry. He regularly completes continuing education courses to expand his knowledge and is Invisalign® certified. He was voted Ocean Counties'Best Dentist' in 2003 and 2004 by the Asbury Park Press Readers' Choice Awards. In 2017 he was also voted a 'Top Dentist' by Monmouth Health and Life Magazine. Away from the practice, his interests are family, sports, music, and personal fitness.   In this episode, you will hear about: -How to put together an efficient, productive team -Keeping up motivation in the workplace -Adapting to and accepting change -The #1 Source of

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Richard Crossland, Keating Dental Lab's first ever account. Dr. Crossland has been a long time friend of the folks here at Keating Dental Lab, and we're excited to have him back on the Podcast! Based in Clearwater, Florida, he is a renowned, 5 star dentist, originally from Pittsburgh. He enjoys playing basketball, and looks forward to visiting California again.   In this episode, you will hear about: -Early days for Keating Dental Lab, Keating Dental Arts at the time! -Bio2000 and Captek -The aesthetics of a KDZ Bruxer Aesthetic, Kdz Bruxer v. Emax Restorations -The CrowneerTM -The Lifechanging Effects of Restorations -Impregum   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/2

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we talk with Dr. Thomas Hirsch, the Founder of Zyris, formerly known as Isolite. Dr. Hirsch has been living and practicing dentistry in Malibu, California, for more than 30 years. His high-tech practice specializes in cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry. Dr. Hirsch is very involved in the community. He provides dental care for the homeless, and has a great reputation for being very giving and caring. Dr. Hirsch has also received numerous awards and has been recognized for his pioneering invention of the ISOLITE dryfield illuminator.   In this episode, you will hear about: -The tradeshow that introduced Keating Dental Lab and Isolite to each other -Early days in teeth restoration, how technology has evolved and improved workflow and processes -Developing ideas and new products for your practice -The start of Isolite, now rebranded to Zyris -Infection Control Spray in the office, helping your patients feel safer   Find out more about Dr. Hirsch at https://www.th

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we recorded onsite at the Voices of Dentistry 2022 show, where we met with one of Keating Dental Lab's first clients, Dr. Timothy Elloway. Dr. Elloway comes from a healthcare oriented family. His father, several uncles and also several cousins are all family practitioners and dentists. He chose dentistry because he has always enjoyed art and understood at an early age that there is a great deal of artistry in dentistry. Crafting beautiful smiles is one of the things that Dr. Elloway has always enjoyed. When he gets the chance to perform procedures such as fabricating natural looking crowns and dentures, filling in gaps and fixing broken or chipped teeth, or replacing missing teeth with dental implants that look and feel like the natural tooth, he feels as though he is fulfilling one of his callings in life.   In this episode, you will hear about: -Advice shared with Dr. Elloway when he started his practice -His journey from Southern California to Northern California -

In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we record onsite at the Voices of Dentistry 2022 show, where we reconnect with one of the giants of the lecturing circuit, Dr. Paul Homoly. With a passion for coaching high-performance dental teams and advancing communication in dentistry worldwide, Dr. Homoly's focus is on improving treatment acceptance for complete dentistry and leadership development. In addition to creating speaker development programs for market-leading dental companies including Nobel Biocare, Ormco Orthodontics, Pacific Dental Services, Dentsply Sirona, and many others, he has enjoyed writing five books; Dentists: An Endangered Species; Isn’t it Wonderful When Patients Say “Yes!”; Making it Easy for Patients to Say “Yes!”; Just Because You’re Leading…Doesn’t Mean They’ll Follow, and Just Because You’re An Expert…Doesn’t Make You Interesting.   On this episode, you will hear about: -What Dr. Paul Homoly is doing now -His experience transitioning from physical books to digital, then publishing co

In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we meet Keating Dental Lab's very own CAD/CAM Manager, Dean Tassey. Dean's career in the dental industry started when he was 14, working with his dad who is a dentist. He continued there through college, until he began working at his first lab, Keating Dental Lab! He has been with Keating Dental Lab for 10 years now, 7 of which as the CAD/CAM Manager! In his free time, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling.   On this episode, you will hear about: -Digital Impressioning -Common errors or mistakes in scans and how to overcome them -The systems cases can come from -Advantages of different types of scanners -Tips on what to look for in a digital scanner when considering purchasing one   Questions? Give us a call, toll-free, at (800) 433-9833.   Discover us on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podca

In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, Dr. Laleh Mehrrafiee shares her experience opening her first practice, and how she has grown her business since. Dr. Mehrrafiee is an advocate in educating others on the importance of oral health and its effects on overall health. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and staying active. Being a native of Kansas City, she also loves cheering on her Kansas City Chiefs, and her USC Trojans!   On this episode, you will hear about: -Dr. Mehrrafiee's experience in school and her time after. -How she found success in growing her practice and client base. -Cosmetic Dentistry. -Her workflow and experience with Keating Dental Lab. -Building relationships and trust with patients.   Find out more about Dr. Mehrrafiee on her website: https://luxdentalspa.com/   Discover us on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://

In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, Keating Dental Lab's General Manager Bob Brandon interviews Dr. Kanca about his influence on dentistry today. Dr. Kanca is known worldwide as an authority on adhesive and restorative dentistry. Many of the techniques used in dentistry today were developed by Dr. Kanca. He is married to his wonderful wife, Janet Kanca, and together they have three grown children and two dogs. Dr. Kanca enjoys golf, skiing, writing, spending time with family and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.   On this episode, you will hear about: -Dr. Kanca's experience researching and introducing revolutionary techniques to the dental world. -How he faced and overcame opposition in his work. -Dentin and wet bonding. -His procedure on restorations. -The Yankee Dental Meeting and Chicago Midwinter Meeting in 2022.   Find out more about Dr. Kanca on his website: http://middleburysmiles.com/meet-the-dentist/   Discover us on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart

In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast with Dr. Tammy Bailey, she continues her interview with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, DDS on how she started teaching Meditation, how it has impacted her life, and how she integrated it with her profession. Dawn is the owner and sole practitioner of a thriving dental practice in Michigan, where she lives with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. Amazed at the level of personal change that came from meditating and employing simple mindfulness techniques throughout the day, Dawn strives to teach others how to overcome their own personal and professional burnout. As an Advanced Certified Teacher, she believes that meditation practice has to be comfortable and fit the life of the individual. In Part 2 of this episode, you will hear about: -The ability to relate to others in professional and personal settings. -The qualities of a good leader. -Teaching experiences. -Time and change. -Emotional intelligence. Find out more about Dr. Dawn Kulongowski on her website, or email her your tho

In this episode of The Dental Up Podcast with Dr. Tammy Bailey, she interviews Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, DDS on how she started teaching Meditation practice, how it has impacted her life, and how she integrated it with her dental practice. Dawn is the owner and sole practitioner of a thriving dental practice in Michigan, where she lives with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs. Amazed at the level of personal change that came from meditating and employing simple mindfulness techniques throughout the day, Dawn strives to teach others how to overcome their own personal and professional burnout. As an Advanced Certified Teacher, she believes that meditation practice has to be comfortable and fit the life of the individual.   In Part 1 of this episode, you will hear about: -How Dawn started at the beginning of her professional journey. -Life after dental school. -Managing Stress and other coping mechanisms. -How to gain and find Fullfilment. -The 3 main skills of Meditation Practice.   Next time on Part 2, we learn more