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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 preempt patient complaints and callbacks before they happen. ...

2026-10-06

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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 default move to implant therapy might be selling patients short...

2026-10-05

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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 evolved into a disruptive direct-to-dentist brand. Kyle pul...

2026-10-02

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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 establishing a massive, purpose-built 32-operatory clinical ...

2026-09-29

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AME: Is Podcasting Dead?

Alan reflects on the stark contrast between social media reach and traditional audio podcast listenership after short Instagram clips featuring guest Dr. Brady Smith quickly garnered tens of thousands...

2026-09-28

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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 fabricated, highly inappropriate anesthesia technique? You get Dr. ...

2026-09-25

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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 the dreaded "construction valley," and weathering economic ...

2026-09-22

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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" and unpacks the clinical disconnect many general practitione...

2026-09-21

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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, managing career stress, and breaking the cycles of mental exhaustio...

2026-09-18

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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 Dr. Shane Wingler and Dr. Emily Wojtowicz. Ahead of their upc...

2026-09-15

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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 drudgery into science fiction made reality. Drawing inspiration ...

2026-09-14

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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 efficiency and practice workflows. Lance shares his firsthand ex...

2026-09-11

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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, and practice growth. After recapping summer highlights—fro...

2026-09-08

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AME: Unprompted

Broadcasting from a shady Michigan porch alongside an overly affectionate cat, Alan details his first clinical experiences integrating biofilm guided hygiene protocols into practice. From navigating s...

2026-09-07

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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 prosthodontic practice in Katy, Texas, and scaling it using Dig...

2026-09-04

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Very Dental Classics: Is Solo Practice Dead?

In this Very Dental (Dental Hacks) Classic throwback from the 2018 Voices of Dentistry meeting, Alan captures an impromptu, high-energy conversation right from the after-party. Dr. Peter Boulden and D...

2026-09-01

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AME: Clinical Rage Bait

Recording from the office on a Sunday while assembling new equipment, Alan unpacks the unspoken and infuriating little annoyances that every clinical dentist experiences but rarely posts on social med...

2026-08-31

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Very Dental: AI with Arms and Legs with Dr. Richard Low

Alan is joined by longtime friend and dental podcasting veteran Dr. Richard Low. Moving past the initial hype and overwhelm of modern artificial intelligence, Richard breaks down how dentists and smal...

2026-08-28

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Spear Education All-Stars on Prosthodontics, Mentorship & Mastery

This throwback episode of the Group Function Podcast captures a candid roundtable originally recorded in August 2021 during a Spear Education virtual summit. Host Dr. Alan Mead is joined by an all-sta...

2026-08-25

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AME: Talking Myself Off the Ledge

In this throwback episode of The Alan Mead Experience, Alan dives into the universal struggle every clinician faces: the days (or weeks) when it feels like everything you touch falls apart and imposte...

2026-08-24

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