Full-time clinician Dr. Thomas Jackson opened his practice in the Chicago area in 2004. As a periodontist and prosthodontist, he noticed that the full-arch prostheses he provided patients were very difficult to clean, particularly where significant amounts of tissue were replaced. The desire to make proper oral hygiene easier for his patients led to the development of a unique, patent-pending product. In this episode, you will learn the steps Dr. Jackson took to go from idea to invention and get his advice on what to do with your ideas and how to make them reality.

As President of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, Dr. David Galler is among the top 1% of Invisalign providers and is responsible for several innovations in the aligner field. In this episode, Dr. Galler discusses aligner therapy in the general practice, a better way to do interproximal reduction, and which cases are appropriate to keep and which should be sent to an orthodontist. He also shares why he loves teaching, how he ensures students gets the most out of their instruction and his secret to building an organization with an engaged, loyal membership.

Barron’s magazine called Dr. Gerald Niznick the “godfather of American implant dentistry” while others have referred to this controversial prosthodontist/entrepreneur in less flattering terms. But with over 30 patents and some of the most enduring implant designs to his credit, there is no question about his significant contributions to the field. In this very special episode, Dr. Niznick discusses his favorite inventions, provides advice for young dentists and shares his predictions for the future of implant dentistry. Whether you are an implant novice or an expert with decades of experience, there are sure to be pearls of wisdom for you in this fast-paced discussion.