Very Dental: Treating the Disease, Not Just the Tooth with Dr. Josh Solomon
Recorded live at the Bioclear Summit in Scottsdale, Alan sits down with pediatric dentist Dr. Josh Solomon for a wide-ranging, candid conver...
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The Dental Hacks Podcast
Each week the DentalHacks podcast takes an irreverent and informative look at the dental world. You’ll get entertaining interviews from interesting people covering all the hot topics in dent...
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AME: The Absurdist Dentist
"Biology remains undefeated." Alan reflects on the stark contrast between social media's flawless clinical highlight reels and the sobering...
Very Dental: Dr. Taras Konanec on Bringing Modern Restorative Techniques to Dental School
Live from the Bioclear Summit Alan sits down with Dr. Taras Konanec, Director of Operative Dentistry at McGill University . The two discuss...
Very Clinical: Getting Ahead of It, part 2: Everyday Operative
Kevin and Zach welcome back Alan to dive into the art of "getting ahead of it" in everyday operative dentistry to prevent patient complaints...
Very Dental: The Art of Longevity with Dr. Marco Maiolino
Alan is joined by Dr. Marco Maiolino live from the 2026 Bioclear Summit to challenge the profession's obsession with superficial aesthetics...
Very Clinical: Getting Ahead of It, part 1: Anesthesia and Occlusion
In this episode of the "Getting Ahead of It" series, Zach, Kevin, and guest Dr. Alan Mead break down practical communication strategies to p...
AME: Radical Consent and the Lost Art of Tooth Preservation
Fresh from the 2026 Bioclear Alumni Summit, Alan reflects on the power of tooth preservation, the lost art of "herodontics," and why the def...
Very Dental: A New Twist on Dental Instruments with Kyle Lim of Power Dental Group
Alan welcomes Kyle Lim, the dynamic owner of Power Dental Group, to discuss how a second-generation family sharpening and retipping business...
Very Dental Classics: The Implant Pathway Story with Dr. Justin Moody
In this throwback episode Dr. Justin Moody joins Alan to chronicle the remarkable evolution of Implant Pathway—from early hotel seminars to...
AME: Is Podcasting Dead?
Alan reflects on the stark contrast between social media reach and traditional audio podcast listenership after short Instagram clips featur...
Very Dental: 18 Board Complaints and Selling Out Comedy Clubs with Dr. Brady Smith
What happens when you combine an aggressive 16-hour clinical shift, 18 frivolous state dental board investigations, and a completely fabrica...
Very Dental Classics: The Legacy of the Vedder Society
In this throwback episode, the Dental Hacks (Alan and Jason) kick things off by breaking down the realities of practice build-outs, avoiding...
AME: Different Sports
Fresh off his annual trip north for the Francis B. Vedder Society meeting, Alan dives into the notorious dental slump known as "Sucktember"...
Very Dental: Inviting Your Demons in for Tea with Dr. Dawn Grimes
Alan is joined by longtime friend and meditation teacher Dr. Dawn Grimes for a candid, reflective conversation on navigating change, managin...
Very Clinical: Extractions, Sticky Bone, and Guided Implants
Zach and Kevin catch up on summer milestones before diving deep into hands-on surgical dentistry with guests and fellow course instructors D...
AME: Everything Is Amazing and Nobody in Dentistry Is Happy
Marking nearly three decades in clinical practice, Alan takes a candid, nostalgic look at how dental technology has evolved from analog drud...
Very Dental: Dr. Lance Timmerman on Guided Biofilm Therapy & Frictionless Case Acceptance
In this throwback episode, Alan is joined by frequent guest and co-host Dr. Lance Timmerman to explore game-changing shifts in clinical effi...
Very Clinical: How to Stop Doing Fillings and Love Practice Ownership
Zach and Kevin welcome Dr. Emily Wojtowicz and Dr. Shane Wingler to the podcast for an honest conversation about career evolution, ownership...
AME: Unprompted
Broadcasting from a shady Michigan porch alongside an overly affectionate cat, Alan details his first clinical experiences integrating biofi...
Very Dental: Dr. Katie To on Biological Dentistry and Finding the Root Cause
Alan welcomes Dr. Katie To to discuss her transformative journey in restorative and biological dentistry. From purchasing an established pro...