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May 26
43m 58s

Brain Trust: Hygiene Beyond the Prophy C...

Alan Mead
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In this episode of The Brain Trust, Alan has a great conversation with Dr. Sam Low and Michael Kaelberer of Vakker Dental to discuss advanced dental hygiene technologies and their integration into contemporary dental practices. Dr. Low, a seasoned veteran in dental education, sheds light on the transition from traditional methods to innovative techniques like air polishing and piezoelectric scaling, initially popularized in Europe and now making headway in the U.S. Michael Kaelberer introduces Vakker Dental's collaboration with Woodpecker, a company known for offering high-quality yet affordable dental equipment. The conversation addresses the impact of these technologies on efficiency, patient care, and operational costs, especially amid the ongoing shortage of dental hygienists.

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