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  • 267. How to Optimize Insurance Reimbursement with Angela Holland
    May 6 2025

    Angela Holland: Preferred Dental Solution

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    Angela Holland is a seasoned dental insurance expert and the founder of Preferred Dental Solutions, a firm dedicated to helping dental practices nationwide maximize their insurance reimbursements. With over a decade of experience in the dental industry, Angela has become a trusted advisor for practices aiming to enhance their financial performance through strategic insurance management.

    Angela began her career in dental consulting in 2013, quickly recognizing the challenges practices faced with insurance billing and revenue cycle management. In 2018, she founded Preferred Dental Services, focusing exclusively on remote insurance revenue cycle management. Under her leadership, the company grew rapidly, culminating in its acquisition by a NASDAQ-traded corporation in 2023.

    Following this success, Angela launched Preferred Dental Solutions, offering specialized services in insurance credentialing and PPO fee negotiations. Her team provides live progress updates and guarantees increased insurance revenue, reflecting her commitment to transparency and results.

    Angela's expertise has led to significant financial improvements for her clients, with some practices reporting revenue increases of up to 46% with major insurers like Cigna and MetLife. Her dedication to empowering dentists and her deep understanding of the insurance landscape make her a valuable partner for practices seeking growth and efficiency.

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    1 h y 2 m
  • 266. Proper Suturing Technique and Fundamentals with Dr. Diego Velasquez
    Apr 28 2025

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    Diego Velásquez, DDS, MSD is a graduate of the
    Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry,
    Colombia. He holds certificates in Prosthodontics and
    Dental Materials, a Master’s degree in Science of
    Dentistry (Indiana University) and a certificate in
    Periodontics and Dental Implants (The University of Texas
    Health Science Center at San Antonio).
    Dr. Velasquez works in private practice in Fenton, Michigan
    and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the
    School of Dentistry of The University of Michigan. He is a
    Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is a
    member of the peer review panel of the Journal of
    Periodontology, Clinical Advances in Periodontics, and
    former consultant of The International Journal of
    Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He is part of the
    Expert Council of The Osteology Foundation. He is past
    president of the Midwest Society of Periodontology, Michigan
    Periodontal Association and The American Academy
    of Periodontology Foundation.

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    34 m
  • 265. The Dental-Airway Connection: Insights from Dr. Stanley Liu
    Apr 20 2025

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    Dr. Stanley Liu (“Leo”) received his undergraduate education from Stanford University. He completed DDS and MD degrees, with General Surgery internship and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, from the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF). After Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford Medical School in 2014, he was appointed faculty in the Department of Otolaryngology until 2023. He rose to the rank of Associate Professor, and Director of the Sleep Surgery Fellowship. Concurrently, he was a Preceptor of the Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship and held a courtesy appointment to the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. In February 2024, he joined Nova Southeastern University as the Chair of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Assistant Dean of Hospital Affairs.

    Dr. Liu is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has been a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Scholar, and Stanford Biodesign Faculty Fellow. He serves on the board or executive positions of the California Sleep Society (CSS), American Academy of Physiologic Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD), and the World Dentofacial Sleep Society (WDSS). He is a consultant member in the sleep section of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

    Dr. Liu’s clinical and research focus are on surgical approaches to obstructive sleep apnea. With his surgical mentor and sleep surgery pioneer, Dr. Robert Riley, the Stanford Sleep Surgery approach was updated to integrate drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), nasal surgery including maxillary expansion (DOME), pharyngeal surgery (UPPP), hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA). His bibliography lists over 90 journal articles and 20 book chapters. He has been a Grand Rounds speaker at academic programs including UCSF, Northwestern, OHSU, LSU, and Stanford. He has been a Keynote Speaker for preeminent sleep and surgery meetings, including the 33rd SLEEP in 2019, and World Sleep in 2023.

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    32 m
  • 264. How to Choose the Right Suture Matierial with Dr. Diego Velásquez
    Apr 11 2025

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    Diego Velásquez, DDS, MSD is a graduate of the
    Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry,
    Colombia. He holds certificates in Prosthodontics and
    Dental Materials, a Master’s degree in Science of
    Dentistry (Indiana University) and a certificate in
    Periodontics and Dental Implants (The University of Texas
    Health Science Center at San Antonio).
    Dr. Velasquez works in private practice in Fenton, Michigan
    and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the
    School of Dentistry of The University of Michigan. He is a
    Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is a
    member of the peer review panel of the Journal of
    Periodontology, Clinical Advances in Periodontics, and
    former consultant of The International Journal of
    Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He is part of the
    Expert Council of The Osteology Foundation. He is past
    president of the Midwest Society of Periodontology, Michigan
    Periodontal Association and The American Academy
    of Periodontology Foundation.

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    30 m
  • 263. Airway-Centric Oral Surgery with Dr. Stanley Liu
    Apr 4 2025

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    Dr. Stanley Liu (“Leo”) received his undergraduate education from Stanford University. He completed DDS and MD degrees, with General Surgery internship and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, from the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF). After Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford Medical School in 2014, he was appointed faculty in the Department of Otolaryngology until 2023. He rose to the rank of Associate Professor, and Director of the Sleep Surgery Fellowship. Concurrently, he was a Preceptor of the Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship and held a courtesy appointment to the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. In February 2024, he joined Nova Southeastern University as the Chair of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Assistant Dean of Hospital Affairs.

    Dr. Liu is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has been a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Scholar, and Stanford Biodesign Faculty Fellow. He serves on the board or executive positions of the California Sleep Society (CSS), American Academy of Physiologic Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD), and the World Dentofacial Sleep Society (WDSS). He is a consultant member in the sleep section of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

    Dr. Liu’s clinical and research focus are on surgical approaches to obstructive sleep apnea. With his surgical mentor and sleep surgery pioneer, Dr. Robert Riley, the Stanford Sleep Surgery approach was updated to integrate drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), nasal surgery including maxillary expansion (DOME), pharyngeal surgery (UPPP), hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA). His bibliography lists over 90 journal articles and 20 book chapters. He has been a Grand Rounds speaker at academic programs including UCSF, Northwestern, OHSU, LSU, and Stanford. He has been a Keynote Speaker for preeminent sleep and surgery meetings, including the 33rd SLEEP in 2019, and World Sleep in 2023.

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    35 m
  • 262. Universal Adhesives, Etching with Dr. Mark Latta
    Mar 28 2025

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    Mark A. Latta, D.M.D., M.S., professor of general dentistry,served as dean of the School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2021. Prior to the dean’s appointment, he served as the Associate Dean for Research at Creighton University School of Dentistry since 1995. He personally has been awarded more than 140 research grants on prosthetic dental restorative materials, adhesives and bonding and dental material clinical trials. A speaker and lecturer of international renown, he has published more than 85 manuscripts and more than 200 abstracts and presented at numerous state and national dental association meetings and throughout the world. Prior to joining Creighton, Latta served as director of Research and Development for the Trubyte Division of Dentsply International, York, PA. During his industrial career he contributed to or was responsible for more than 20 new dental product introductions and is an inventor or co-inventor of numerous patents.

    He earned his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1983, and his master’s degree in oral biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1995. He also spent one year in hospital general practice residency at York Hospital, York, PA.

    Dr. Latta, a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national honorary dental society. He has also served as president of the Dental Materials Group and the International Association for Dental Research.

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    46 m
  • 261. Orthodontic Expansion in Adults? With Dr. Robert "Tito" Norris
    Mar 24 2025

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    SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Robert “Tito” Norris shares his clinical expertise on orthodontic expansion and the use of MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion). He explains how MARPE offers a non-surgical solution for transverse maxillary deficiencies in skeletally mature patients. Dr. Norris outlines case selection, biomechanics, and how to identify patients who will benefit most from expansion therapy. The episode also explores the impact of expansion on airway health, facial aesthetics, and long-term stability.

    Dr. Robert Norris is devoted to creating smiles for a lifetime. His unique background in mechanical engineering provides him with a distinct advantage in mastering the forces, vectors, and movements inherent in performing orthodontic treatment.

    • Dr. Norris attended University of Texas at Austin where he received his bachelor’s degree with honors in Biology and a minor in Mechanical Engineering.
    • He was salutatorian of this dental school class at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School.
    • He completed a General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in Washington, D.C.
    • He completed his orthodontics specialty training at Howard University, and graduating as valedictorian with the highest GPA in the Orthodontic Department’s 25-year history.
    Professional Affiliations
    • American Dental Association
    • American Association of Orthodontists
    • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics
    • Texas Dental Association
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    40 m
  • 259. Pascal Magne, DMD, PhD, MSc - Immediate Dentin Sealing
    Mar 7 2025

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    Dr. Pascal Magne was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) in 1966. He grew up and followed his primary education in Neuchâtel then moved to Geneva where he graduated in dentistry in 1989 and completed a Doctoral Thesis in 1992.

    He taught and continued his postgraduate education in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Geneva until 1997. Awarded with major grants by the Swiss Science Foundation, the Swiss Foundation for Medical-Biological Grants, and the International Association for Dental Research, he spent two years as a full-time research scholar in Biomaterials and Biomechanics at the University of Minnesota between 1997 and 1999.

    Back at the University of Geneva, he received his PhD degree in 2002 and served as Senior Lecturer from 1999 to 2004.

    Since February 2004, he became Associate Professor at the University of Southern California (USC, Los Angeles) where he also serves as Director of the Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He is the author of the textbook -- "Bonded Porcelain Restorations" (Quintessence Publishing, 2002), as well as clinical and research articles on esthetics and adhesive dentistry and is frequently invited to lecture on these topics.

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    38 m
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