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How sports dentistry keeps athletes on the field | Episode 28
Dr. Hans Stasiuk, a sports dentistry expert, discusses the importance of prevention in sports dentistry and the role of custom mouthguards. He encourages other dentists to get involved in sports dentistry with recommendations on how to do so.

Canadian dentist-athlete Dr. Arden Young talks ultrarunning and oral health | Episode 27
Canadian ultrarunner and dentist Dr. Arden Young discusseshow endurance athletes, including ultrarunners, can protect their oral health from acid wear while fueling their long runs—some lasting up to 13 hours—with high-carb intake. She highlights the importance of education in safeguarding athletes' oral health and how sports companies are now developing products to help them.

Best practices for Canadian dentists to avoid College complaints | Episode 26
Dr. Raj Arya discusses emerging legal issues in dentistry, such as teledentistry's regulatory compliance, insurance reimbursement transparency, and practice acquisitions. He also underscores the importance of proactive communication, clear financial policies, and prompt handling of complaints to avoid College complaints.

How to create beautiful smiles that last | Episode 25
Dr. Nada Albatish, a multifaceted dental professional, discusses her approach to dentistry, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Albatish shares her experience with restorative materials and advises on the proper use of digital tools without neglecting traditional knowledge.
This episode is sponsored by Ivoclar

Essential tax strategies for dental professionals | Episode 24
David Chong Yen joins Dr. Jordan Soll to discuss strategies to enhance dental practice cash flow and maximize its value. He emphasizes the importance of tax planning and gives practical examples that dentists can implement for a successful practice sale down the line.

What every dentist needs to know about lease agreements | Episode 23
Eric Pook from Cirrus Consulting Group joins Dr. Jordan Soll to discuss the complexities of dental office lease agreements and how lease agreements are often overlooked, despite being a significant financial commitment and impacting practice value. He advises dentists at all career stages to seek professional help to protect their assets and ensure smooth transitions.

What is "Brush Up on Business"? | Episode 22
Melissa Summerfield, Managing Director of Oral Health, speaks with Dr. Jordan Soll, Chairman of Oral Health’s Editorial Board, about the upcoming Brush Up on Business series, an offshoot of the Brush Up Podcast with an emphasis on the business of dentistry. In each episode, Dr. Soll will interview an industry expert to provide our viewers with essential knowledge for running a successful dental practice in 2025. Stay tuned!

Episode 21: How a McGill professor is working to decarbonize dentistry
Dr. Christophe Bedos, a full professor in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University, shares the story behind his efforts to make the university's dental faculty one of the world’s first fully sustainable dental faculties. He explains why this initiative is more critical than ever, especially when considering the next generation and their chance to inherit a cleaner world.

Episode 20: How to protect your dental office from ransomware and phishing
Anne Genge, a cybersecurity expert specializing in dental practices, discusses the importance of cybersecurity, particularly how to avoid ransomware and phishing threats and the importance of training for the entire dental team.

Episode 19: Best practices for digitally created composite veneers
Dr. Sunny Verdi shares the benefits of incorporating digital technologies into your dental practice, particularly for composite veneers. He highlights the improved patient experience and streamlined workflow, noting a reduction in appointment times and increased efficiency.

Episode 18: Best Tips for CAD/CAM Success
Dr. Paresh Shah shares how to get started with CAD/CAM technology in your office, best practices for success when implementing new technology, and the advantages of using fully crystalized lithium disilicate blocks.
This episode is brought to you by GC America.

Episode 17: Health and Wellness Tips from a Dentist Turned Personal Trainer
Dr. Uche Odiatu is a practising dentist, holistic lifestyle coach, and NSCA-certified personal trainer. In this episode, Dr. Odiatu shares health tips for fellow dentists, emphasizing the need to maintain wellness in a profession he describes as “high performance.”

Episode 16: The Rise of AI in Dentistry
Dr. Peter Fritz, a certified periodontist and lifelong learner, discusses artificial intelligence and it's place in dentistry – how it is being used now and what the future may hold.

Episode 15: What Needs to Change for the CDCP to Work
Dr. Stephen Abrams and Dr. Ian McConnachie discuss the history and current format of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and share what they would like to see from the program in the future as it evolves.

Episode 14: Secrets Your Landlord Doesn't Want You to Know
Eric Pook, President of Cirrus Consulting Group, shares what practice owners need to look for when entering into a new office lease agreement and what they can do to improve their current lease.

Episode 13: How To Be a Selfish Dentist
Michael Carabash, dental lawyer with DMC, speaks about how you can be selfish and selfless with the dental volunteer outreach trips to the Caribbean that he organizes for dentists, hygienists and students across Canada.

Episode 12: Financial Path to Clinic Ownership
Gurtej Varn, leading Wealth Advisor for dentists in Canada, shares the financial aspects dentists need to consider when looking to buy and own a clinic.

Episode 11: What the CDCP Means for Dentists
Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares her journey with working in public health and the benefits it provides. She also discusses the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and the positive impact it will have on dentistry in Canada.

Episode 10: Innovate Your Practice with 3D Printing
Dr. George Freedman shares the most important things to know about 3D printing in dentistry and how it will revolutionize the industry for dentists, staff and patients.

Episode 9: Protecting Your Practice From Embezzlement
Prosperident's CEO, David Harris, joins the podcast this month to discuss fraud and embezzlement at the dental office. Learn what the most common signs are for embezzlement and what you should do if you suspect someone on the team.

Episode 8: Building a More Sustainable Dental Industry
Jennifer Kim Field, Chief Sustainability Officer for Henry Schein, Inc., joins the Brush Up podcast this month to discuss how we can make the dental industry more sustainable.

Episode 7: What Dentists Need to Know About Marketing
In this episode of Brush Up, marketing expert Elizabeth Ogundare shares how to maximize your practice's marketing potential and the biggest marketing mistakes dental practices tend to make.

Episode 6: Prepare Your Estate Before It's Too Late
R. Paul Jacobson, K.C., senior member of the Alberta Bar, joined Dr. Luisa Schuldt to discuss estate planning in this episode of Brush Up. Curious about what documents are required for an estate plan or if you should consider a family trust? Paul Jacob shares all of this and much more because it is never too early to start planning your estate!

Episode 5: From AI to Diagnostic Tools - The Latest Tech Trends in Dentistry
"Brush Up" on the latest dental trends in technology with Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting Group. In this episode, you'll learn about some of the most exciting innovations soon entering the dental profession such as new diagnostic tools and the thing everyone is talking about right now...artificial intelligence!

Episode 4: Designing Efficiency & Comfort into Your Practice
In this episode, we are joined by Darcie Galbraith, co-founder of Bella Vita Designs Inc., and Peter Barry, Founder of Practice Mastery Inc., who draw on their experience and expertise to discuss why interior design is so important for a dental office, what's trending, and best practices to avoid mistakes when designing your space.

Episode 3: Tax Planning Tips
This episode of Brush Up features David Chong Yen, CPA, CA, CFP and Eugene Chu, CPA, CA of DCY Professional Corporation Chartered Professional Accountants, who are tax specialists and have been advising dentists for decades. They discuss their tax planning tips for dentists including year-end planning ideas, whether dentists should form a professional corporation, and how to get your family involved in the tax-saving game.

Episode 2: Integrating Technology and Training Staff

Episode 1: Building Your Dream Team
In the first episode of Brush Up, Dr. Luisa Schuldt is joined by Dr. James Younger, Founder and CEO of Tempstars, to discuss how to build your "dream team" at the office by hiring and retaining superstar dental team members.