{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Very Dental: It's OK to be a Regular Dentist with Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver","description":"Alan welcomes Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver to the Very Dental podcast! Shawn is a self described "regular dentist." What is a regular dentist? Why are we having this conversation? Well, blame it on social media. Some of the things they discussed: Shawn gets up early in self defense Social media has ruined the "regular dentist" gig for many people. Who are the patients that do all these FMR's that we ce in continuing education? Shawn's time is worth nothing (he does his own lab work) The narrative of "opportunity cost" Al on podcasting\/Shawn on video Buying a practice during COVID (and hiring) Narratives vs. reality in dental hygiene models Health care choices and how money affects them Some links from the show: The Voices of Dentistry (use code VeryDental) The Very Dental Facebook group XOcademy (Shawn's Exocad learning academy) If you would you like support the Very Dental Podcast Network you should support our sponsors! They help us create content that is, for lack of a better word...Very Dental! The Very Dental podcast is brought to you by our friends at Microcopy Dental. Neodiamonds from Microcopy Dental are very fine. I mean, all of them are awesome, but some of them are actually \u201cvery fine.\u201d Specifically I mean the yellow striped ones they call \u201cfinishing\u201d diamonds. I use Microcopy finishing diamonds on just about any patient that I might be spinning a bur on. Very fine finishers do the heavy lifting on composites so polishing is simple and easy. I use them to finish crown preps. I\u2019ve been known to adjust Emax and Zirconia with them. Once you try them you\u2019re going to find a ton of places to use them! And just like all of Microcopy\u2019s burs, they\u2019re sterile out of the package and single use means they\u2019re sharp and efficient and can be disposed of at the end of the appointment! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com\/veryfine (all one word)! The Very Dental podcast is also supported by our friends at Cosmedent! Cosmedent has just released a new composite that you\u2019re going to want to try! It\u2019s called \u201cRenamel Bulkfill\u201d and it\u2019s here to simplify your posterior composite placement. It rivals the speed and efficiency of amalgam but it\u2019s still packable, sculptable and polishes like a dream! You can cure up to 4mm increments, so it\u2019s sure to increase the efficiency of working in the posterior. It\u2019s radiopaque for easy identification on recalls, too! I\u2019ll get a chance to try it clinically next week and I\u2019ll give you my review with photos in the Very Dental Facebook group! Cosmedent is offering a killer 20% off deal for Very Dental Podcast Network listeners by using the coupon code \u201cVDP21\u201d at checkout on their website! So go check out Renamel Bulkfill at verydentalpodcast.com\/bulkfill The dental industry is facing a challenging time in hiring team members. If you\u2019ve been trying to hire, you probably feel this deeply It\u2019s important for teams to look for ways to do more with less\u2026to increase efficiency.  Mr. Thirsty One Step allows a dentist or hygienist to work independently. MTOS has NO MAINTENANCE, comes pre-assembled and is 100% disposable! Zirc wants to show you how helpful Mr. Thirsty One Step can be in your practice. Go to verydentalpodcast.com\/thirstytrial (all one word) and you can get a free sample of Mr. Thirsty One Step! Each sample comes with a small, medium and large!  Our friends at Enova Illumination have your magnification and lighting needs all figured out. Whether you\u2019re looking at new loupes, a surgical headlight like no other or the amazing line of Zumax microscopes, Enova Illumination has you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com\/Enova and take advantage of the discounts they have for Very Dental Podcast Network listeners! Do you need help with a logo or website design? Our friends at Wonderist can definitely help! Keep your eyes open for updated logos of all your favorite Very Dental Podcast Network shows this month...they\u2019ve been designed by the pros at the Wonderist Agency! Want more information? Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com\/wonderist! Do you want an easy way to support the Very Dental Podcast network? Go check out the monthly deals from our friends at Crazy Dental! Each month Crazy Dental will be offering all kinds of different coupons on the product you\u2019re using most! Head over to verydentalpodcast.com\/crazy to see the monthly deals they have in store for you! ","author_name":"The Very Dental Podcast Network","author_url":"https:\/\/verydentalpodcast.com\/","html":"