Episodes 1,562
Avg. Duration 42m
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Since Jun 2014
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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.

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Very Dental: 12 Years in Podcasting, part 2

Jun 12, 2026 50m

Celebrating his 12th anniversary in podcasting, host Dr. Alan Mead presents a special episode of The Very Dental Podcast featuring a re-release of the second installment of The Dental Hacks Podcast…

Very Dental: 12 Years in Podcasting, part 1

Jun 12, 2026 1h 4m

Celebrating his 12th anniversary in podcasting, host Dr. Alan Mead presents a special episode of The Very Dental Podcast featuring a re-release of the very first installment of The Dental Hacks…

Very Clinical: Very Rock and Roll, part 3

Jun 09, 2026 38m

Welcome back to Very Clinical for "Rock and Roll, Part 3"—the latest installment of our ongoing, completely dentistry-free detour into the music that shaped our lives. In this episode, Zach, Kevin…

AME: Zen and the Art of Dental Hygiene

Jun 08, 2026 34m

Alan discusses the unexpected clinical and relational insights discovered after a part-time hygienist's departure forced him to step back into the hygiene column. Challenging traditional dental…

Very Dental: The Rise of the Dental Marketplace with Susan Cahill

Jun 05, 2026 32m

Alan welcomes Susan Cahill, the Chief Operating Officer of Net32, to break down how the online marketplace model is fundamentally reshaping how dental practices buy supplies. Moving away from the…

Very Clinical: Bevels, Bonds, and Sleep Apnea Red Flags

Jun 02, 2026 38m

In this episode, the guys dive deep into the multifactorial nature of noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs). Moving past outdated single-cause theories like pure toothbrush abrasion or simple nighttime…

AME: The Shame Drawer

Jun 01, 2026 31m

In this episode of the Alan Mead Experience, Alan faces down a long-hidden clinical shortcoming: his "shame drawer" of inadequate patient charting. Transitioning from a clunky paper-digital hybrid…

Group Function: Negative Pressure, Positive Results: Engineering the Perfect HVE Isolation

May 29, 2026 33m

In this episode of Group Function, Alan connects with fellow Michiganders Austin and Lindsay Ritter, the husband-and-wife team behind Ascentcare Dental Products. Austin shares his unique journey from…

Very Clinical: Very Rock and Roll, part 2

May 26, 2026 34m

The crew is back for Part 2 of their deep dive into classic rock and roll, shifting the conversation from the physical exhibits of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the fascinating evolution of how…

AME: Better Chart Notes with AI

May 25, 2026 29m

Alan explores his recent deep dive into hardware-based AI recorders like the Plaud AI and HiDock P1. He details how he successfully utilized the HiDock to transcribe and organize a school chaperone…

Group Function: Reclaiming the "C" Word: Fixing the Reputation of Dental Consulting

May 22, 2026 37m

In this episode of the Group Function podcast, Alan sits down with Joe Chickerillo and Lana Rivera to recap an incredible Chicago Midwinter meeting and dive deep into why the word "consultant" feels…

Very Clinical: Very Rock and Roll, part 1

May 19, 2026 35m

In this special, off-topic feature of the Very Clinical Podcast, hosts Zach and Kevin trade dental bonding agent chat for guitars and grit. They welcome Alan to kick off a multi-part series on the…

AME: Pain Tolerance vs. Profound Anesthesia and Other Clinical Nightmares

May 18, 2026 30m

Alan dives into the clinical and psychological mysteries of pain tolerance and the supreme value of profound anesthesia. Alan opens up about a humbling experience with a phobic patient who simply…

Very Dental: Transparency vs. Tradition and the New Rules of Dental Supplies with George Khoury

May 15, 2026 32m

Alan sits down with George Khoury, VP of Enterprise Sales at Net32, to discuss the evolution of the dental supply industry. Drawing on his 30-year career—spanning the early days of digital X-rays at…

AME Redux: Joint Ventures and the Prophylaxis Problem

May 12, 2026 20m

In this throwback episode from 2023 Alan revisits a long-standing "chip on his shoulder": the persistent and often unscientific demand for antibiotic premedication in joint replacement patients.…

AME: Caries Anonymous

May 11, 2026 31m

Alan recovers from a Mother's Day brunch—feeling a bit like a boa constrictor that swallowed a goat—to discuss a profound connection between the worlds of 12-step recovery and clinical dentistry.…

Very Dental: "I Hate Dentists"

May 08, 2026 33m

In this special compilation episode of the Very Dental Podcast, Alan explores one of the most universal and uniquely blunt experiences in the profession: the "I hate dentists" phenomenon. Recorded…

VC: The Changing of Very Clinical Minds

May 05, 2026 29m

This throwback episode from May 2024 brings together Zach, Kevin and Al for a candid look at how their clinical philosophies have evolved over decades of practice. From the baseball diamonds of the…

AME: The Evolution of Online Reviews

May 04, 2026 28m

Alan explores the shifting landscape of digital reputation, from the "gold rush" era of 2018 to the current state of consumer skepticism and review fatigue. He dives into how online feedback has…

Group Function: Reflecting on Efficiency with Kate and Brian from Zirc

May 01, 2026 32m

Recorded live at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting,Alan is joined by Kate Reinert and Brian Shoberg from Zirc Dental Products to the podcast lounge. The trio discusses the evolving landscape of dental…

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