DDS: Disruptive Dental Science by DENTAL ADVISOR

In this episode of the Disruptive Dental Science Podcast, Dr. Ashton Prince welcomes Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, back to the show for a discussion on Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) and its growing impact on preventive dental care. Michelle explains the principles behind GBT, including biofilm identification, patient education, individualized treatment planning, and minimally invasive hygiene protocols designed to improve both clinical outcomes and patient comfort.
Together, they explore how modern dental hygiene is shifting toward more personalized, patient-centered care through the use of disclosing solutions, motivational interviewing, and innovative technologies that support biofilm management and periodontal health. Michelle also shares practical insights into implementing GBT in everyday practice and why this approach is helping redefine the patient experience.
Whether you are a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or practice owner, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the future of preventive dentistry and the evolving role of dental hygiene in delivering individualized care.

In this episode of the Disruptive Dental Science Podcast, Dr. Ashton Prince speaks with Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, about her innovative hygiene-only practice and patient-centered approach to dental care. They discuss trauma-informed dentistry, sensory-friendly environments, guided biofilm therapy (GBT), special needs care, and strategies for improving patient comfort, trust, and treatment acceptance. Michelle also shares insights on independent hygiene practice ownership, minimally invasive dentistry, geriatric care, and creating more inclusive dental experiences for every patient.

In this episode of Disruptive Dental Science, hosted by Dr. Ashton Prince, restorative dentist and DENTAL ADVISOR Clinical Ambassador Dr. Marc Lai discusses why direct resin restorations are often challenging due to case variability, technique sensitivity, and the many protocol-dependent steps that impact success. Dr. Lai shares what he looks for in restorative materials—reliable handling, simplicity, predictability, and efficiency—and highlights his experience with Solventum’s Easy Match system. He walks through a difficult Class II case with an existing restoration, recurrent caries, multiple tooth shades, dentin discoloration, and decalcification, explaining how the bright/neutral/warm shade approach and masking effect supported esthetic results without a separate blocker. The conversation also covers composite warming and the Filtek Composite Warmer designed for Filtek materials.00:00 Why Composites Feel Hard02:33 What Makes Direct Restorations Tough03:35 How Mark Chooses Materials05:35 Industry Push For Simplicity06:57 Solventum Easy Match Overview07:58 Case Walkthrough Class II08:46 Simplified Shade Selection09:34 Masking Effect No Blocker10:30 Composite Warming Tips11:49 Solventum R&D14:43 Conservative Dentistry Reality15:40 Wrap Up And Resources#dentaleducation #podcast #dental #dentalpodcast #dentaladvisor

In this episode of the Disruptive Dental Science Podcast, host Dr. Ashton Prince talks with Dr. Chris Mazzola and Dr. Charlie Ward about building practice systems that improve efficiency and case acceptance by focusing on patient-centered outcomes rather than “selling” procedures like crowns or scaling and root planing. They outline a new-patient workflow starting with an experiential phone call, intentional front-desk greeting, and forms that guide risk and prognosis, followed by a private preclinical interview in a consult room, a practice tour, and a customized approach to their care. They emphasize presenting treatment by connecting periodontal disease, function, esthetics, and overall health to the patient’s stated goals, starting small with simple systems, and developing a growth-minded team anchored in core values, purpose, leadership, and consistent meeting cadence.

In this episode of the Disruptive Dental Science Podcast, host Dr. Ashton Prince speaks with Dr. Charlie Ward and Dr. Chris Mazzola about improving efficiency in dental practice through basics, repeatable systems, and data-driven decision-making rather than “feelings.” Mazzola explains how systems create staff accountability without becoming overly rigid, and outlines meeting cadences (daily huddles, weekly two-hour meetings, and quarterly full-day growth days) used to review and update protocols stored in Google Drive. He describes tracking KPIs using Dental Intelligence, including perio percentage, fluoride utilization, hygiene reappointment, patient attrition within 18 months, new patients, and recapture, emphasizing separating true trends from one-off events. Ward adds that systems must be fluid, include regular assessment, and even apply to clinical debriefs after complex procedures to drive consistent excellence. They advise new dentists to gain chairside experience and choose continuing education based on real clinical needs, including discussion of Pankey, Spear, Kois, and TMD and esthetic challenges.
 
00:00 Intro
03:21 Why Systems Create Accountability
04:45 Meeting Cadence That Works
06:34 Tracking KPIs With Dental Intelligence
08:54 Setting Realistic Data Goals
11:05 Systems Must Stay Fluid
13:29 Advice For New Dentists
17:08 Make Your Career Yours
19:09 Part One Wrap Up