The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast
The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast is the #1 clinical dental podcast for evidence-based dentistry. Hosted by endodontist Dr. Phil Klein, DMD - trusted by 250,000+ dental professionals with 750+ episodes since 2018. The fastest-growing dental podcast worldwide, The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast delivers cutting-edge clinical dentistry, state-of-the-art dental education, and actionable practice management strategies to more than 250,000 dental professionals globally. Two new episodes every Monday and Thursday featuring world-renowned clinicians, dental school faculty, academic researchers, specialty leaders, and practice management experts discussing the latest advances in evidence-based dentistry and modern practice growth you can apply immediately in practice. Episodes span every major dental specialty - from implant dentistry, endodontics, and restorative dentistry to cosmetic dentistry, digital workflows, sleep dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, infection control, and pediatric dentistry - giving dental professionals a single trusted source for cutting-edge clinical education across the full scope of modern dentistry. Guests include leading clinicians from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, University of Florida College of Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Endodontists, and top dental institutions across the United States and internationally. Every episode is focused on clinical excellence and state-of-the-art dental techniques — evidence-based dentistry at its highest level. Perfect for: General dentists seeking cutting-edge clinical techniques and evidence-based protocols Dental specialists staying current across adjacent specialties Dental hygienists and assistants accessing clinical education beyond typical CE options Dental students and new graduates building a strong clinical foundation Practice owners integrating state-of-the-art digital workflows, modern dental materials, and proven practice management strategies Full episode library and clinical show notes: philkleindentalpodcast.com
Episodes
Is corporate dentistry holding you back from the practice you actually want to build — or is the real obstacle something happening in your own head?
Dr. Mark Kogut is a pediatric dentist, orthodontist, author, and educator with over 42 years of private practice experience. He built a thriving fee-for-service pediatric and orthodontic practice with more than 5,000 square feet, seven consultation rooms, and a team of 30, all whi...
Are you still selecting composites based on shade count and marketing claims — or are you evaluating what actually matters clinically? This episode cuts through the noise and gets into the real science behind modern composite selection.
Dr. Mark Geissberger brings over 30 years of clinical and academic experience to this conversation. He is Professor and Immediate Past Chair of the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Denta...
Are you leaving serious revenue on the table by treating your hygiene department as a break-even cost center? What if your hygienists could become the most powerful case acceptance drivers in your entire practice?
Katrina Klein is a registered dental hygienist with 17 years of clinical experience, national speaker, author, competitive bodybuilder, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, and Functional ...
How confident are you that the white patch you noticed at your last exam wasn't something that needed a biopsy? The uncomfortable truth is that for every HPV-negative oral cancer, there was a visible precancerous lesion — and fewer than 5% of those lesions are identified before they become cancer.
Dr. Ashley Clark is an Associate Professor and Division Chief of Oral Pathology at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry....
Are you pouring money into dental marketing every month without knowing if it's actually working — or worse, overpaying for services that underperform?
Brandon Bosch is the President and Founder of Dr. Marketing, a dental-specific marketing agency with clients across the USA, Canada, Central America, and beyond. A Certified Marketing Expert in both Google and Meta advertising, Brandon has been working exclusively in the dental...
What if your dental chair is actually one of the most powerful wellness intervention points in a patient's entire healthcare journey? Most dental professionals spend more face time with their patients each year than any other clinician — yet too many are leaving that opportunity completely untapped.
Dr. Uche Odiatu, DMD, is a practicing dentist in Toronto, author of The Miracle of Health and Fit for the Love of It, and a profe...
Are you a dental hygienist wondering whether a periodontal specialty practice is the right career move — and what it actually looks like day to day compared to general dentistry?
Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd, brings over 30 years of clinical dental hygiene experience with deep expertise in periodontics and diode laser therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of California, San Francisco, a ...
What if you could hand a patient their finished crown before they even leave the chair — and it cost you $22 to make? Chairside 3D printing is no longer a future concept; it is happening right now in high-volume practices, and it is reshaping how dentists think about same-day restorations.
Dr. Michael Erdos is a general dentist and co-owner of Tawil Dental, a Brooklyn practice with nearly 50 years of history in cosmetic, resto...
Are you treating patients with dental implants the same way you treat natural teeth — and could that approach be putting those implants at risk?
Dr. Jon Suzuki is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine and Professor of Periodontology and Oral Implantology in the School of Dentistry at Temple University, where he also serves as Chairman and Program Director of the Department of Periodontology and O...
What does it take for a general dentist to stop dreading pediatric appointments and actually start enjoying them? The answer may involve improv comedy, a safari in Kenya, and a few well-chosen words about a dolphin tail.
Dr. Nidhi Kotak is a dual American- and Canadian board-certified pediatric dentist, certified lactation counselor, and internationally recognized dental educator with over 14 years of clinical experience across five...
What if your dental practice could detect cardiovascular risk, catch uncontrolled diabetes early, and reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes — all before a patient ever sees their physician?
This episode is hosted by Dr. Phil Klein, DMD, endodontist, and founder of Viva Learning LLC — the largest dental continuing education platform in the world with over 460,000 dental professionals in its user base. Dr. Klein earned his DMD...
What separates a veneer case that runs smoothly from one that falls apart at cementation — and how do the most experienced clinicians consistently deliver stunning results? This episode breaks down every phase of the porcelain veneer workflow with the kind of clinical specificity that only comes from decades of real-world practice.
Dr. Gary Radz is a cosmetic dentist based in Denver, Colorado, where he has practiced for more t...
Are you stuck running as hard as you can but still not moving the needle in your practice or career? Many dentists find themselves trapped in what feels like an endless cycle of busyness without meaningful progress.
Dr. Todd C. Snyder joins us to share his insights on breaking free from "survival mode" and building a thriving dental practice. Dr. Snyder received his DDS from UCLA School of Dentistry and has trained at the prestigiou...
Is your composite workflow actually giving patients the best possible outcome, or are small technique errors quietly costing you bond strength, longevity, and chairside efficiency?
Dr. John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD brings over a decade of clinical and academic experience to this conversation. He holds a Master of Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and his DMD from Nova Southeaster...
How do young dentists establish credibility and build case acceptance for high-end cosmetic work when competing against decades-experienced clinicians?
Dr. Luis Abrahante is a cosmetic and implant dentist practicing in Mountain Brook, Alabama, near Birmingham. After graduating from the University of Alabama in 2021, he has built a thriving fee-for-service practice in just three years, specializing in aesthetic dentistry, smile desig...
What does it really take to preserve pulp vitality in a severely decayed posterior tooth — and how does your handpiece factor into that outcome?
Dr. Anna Paholiouk is a restorative dentist practicing in Orange County, California, whose clinical philosophy is rooted in minimally invasive advanced adhesive dentistry based on biomimetic principles. She serves as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Southern California Herman Ostr...
Are you maximizing your ability to save implants threatened by peri-implant disease? With millions of implants placed annually, peri-implant complications are becoming routine challenges in every practice.
Dr. Robert Convissar brings over four decades of clinical experience and pioneering expertise in dental laser technology to this essential discussion. A New York City-based general practitioner, Dr. Convissar serves as Director of...
How do you know when a universal composite is truly enough — and when you need to layer, tint, or cut back to achieve a result that lasts and looks natural? This episode delivers a frank, operatory-level conversation about direct composite dentistry from someone who does it every day in a biomimetic, rubber-dam-isolated practice.
Dr. Tiffani Dunn is a DMD and AAACD Accredited cosmetic dentist — a distinction held by fewe...
What happens when a disgruntled patient decides to weaponize HIPAA regulations against your dental practice? Can a simple billing dispute spiral into a federal investigation that costs hundreds of hours and devastates your reputation on social media?
Joining us is Dr. Karson L. Carpenter, President of Compliance Training Partners and an OSHA-approved trainer with over 25 years of experience designing educational programs for dental,...
Are your dental unit waterlines putting patients at risk — and do you even know it? For DSOs and multi-location practices, waterline safety is one of the most undermanaged compliance vulnerabilities in dentistry, and the consequences can be devastating.
Angela Simmons brings over 35 years of dental industry experience to this conversation. She is the founder of Simmons Safe, a compliance consulting firm specializing in OSHA, i...
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