{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AME: Radical Consent and the Lost Art of Tooth Preservation","description":"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 . Addressing recent listener feedback about network reruns and solo monologues, Alan dives into standout presentations from Dr. Rafael Bustamante and Dr. Marco Maiolino that challenged conventional treatment planning and reexamined the true meaning of radical informed consent . Rather than viewing heroic restorative efforts as subpar dentistry, this episode explores how well-engineered, minimally invasive composite techniques can give compromised natural teeth a predictable second life while meeting patients where they are . Some links from the show: Bioclear Bioclear Learning Center We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! The Very Dental Podcast Network is supported by Garrison Dental Solutions! Garrison isn\u2019t just about the gold standard in sectional composite matrix systems\u2014they\u2019ve got solutions that elevate your entire restorative workflow. From the innovative Loop Curing Light to their incredible lineup of LM instruments, Garrison makes chairside dentistry faster, easier, and a lot more predictable. Go check out everything they have to offer and support the show at garrisondental.com! Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you\u2019ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com\/crazy and use coupon code \u201cVERYSHIP\u201d you\u2019ll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com\/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com\/enova to see their whole line of products! I\u2019m a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I\u2019ve got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you\u2019ll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com\/CADRay! ","author_name":"The Very Dental Podcast Network","author_url":"https:\/\/verydentalpodcast.com\/","html":"