Author Bryan McLelland

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EP064: Anatomical Variation of the Mandibular Nerve, Part 2 of the Five Love Language, Teenager Breaks his Face goofing around


I start off this week with some more Irish Proverbs and move quickly into a very well done anatomical study on the variations of the course of the Mandibular Nerve or IAN.  There are many variations and each has a clinical implication specifically on achieving adequate local anesthetic.  If you have EVER had a problem with getting a patient numb and not know why this episode if for you.  I discuss my tricks for getting ideal anesthesia.

Interesting Case ButtonThe interesting case has some fantastic photos of a fractured supraorbital rim and anterior table of the frontal sinus that required open reduction and the placement of plates and screws.  I know you will enjoy this episode.

 

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EP063: The Five Love Languages, Refrigerant Topical vs Traditional Topical, Gingival Goomba/Mass


Today I start off with a couple of Irish sayings with my best Irish accent.  You will notice I did not say it was a good Irish accent, just my best.  From there I start part 1 of the Five Love Languages.  Mastering the content in this book will surely help you in every area of life and especially in the most important area : spouse and family.  This is a book every newly engaged couple should read and then every married couple should re read every 3 years.  I then review a study compariInteresting Case Buttonng topical refrigerant vs the traditional 20% topical benzocaine for palatal injections done by a friend of mine Dr Dimarco.  The interesting case goes over a large gingival mass in 27/28 area that was biopsied and excised and can be see in the interesting case section.  Enjoy this week’s episode!

 

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EP061: Non-Authentic Implants Components and Screwmentable Restorations


In this show I interview my friend and trusted Implant Rep, Scott Oyler from Nobel Biocare.  We discuss the problem of non-authentic dental implant components and the reasons behind their rise in use and the resulting problems.  Many times the restorative dentist is not aware that their restorations are made up of non-authentic components.  We also discuss Screwmentable restorations, defining this animal and chat about the indications and pearls of use.

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EP060: Dental Implant Terminology Part 2

This is the second and final part of the Dental Implant Terminology series.  There is a video that pairs with this that you can find at dentistbraincandy.teachable.com

This is designed for the entire team to get everyone on the same plane and level and prepared to answer patient dental implant questions and handle implant cases.  EVERY team member should be made to watch this video series upon hire and then at least once a year to hone everyones knowledge and skills.  I promise that this will increase the number of implant cases you do.

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EP058: QOD, The Three P’s of a Successful Practice, Severe Facial Infection

 

In this episode, I start off with a quote of the day from none other than Walt Disney! If you think you might recognize the background noise in this episode, then chances are you’ve been to Chuck E Cheese’s! This entire episode was recorded there!After the QOD I get into the 3 P’s of a successful practice.  These include people, process, and patients. Next, I discuss an interesting case that I saw on a Friday, right before the weekend, of a severe facial infection secondary tattoos numbers 18 and 19. The patient did well after his surgical procedure and being admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotics for approximately 72 hours.

After the QOD I get into the 3 P’s of a successful practice.  These include people, process, and patients. Next, I discuss an interesting case that I saw on a Friday, right before the weekend, of a severe facial infection secondary tattoos numbers 18 and 19. The patient did well after his surgical procedure and being admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotics for approximately 72 hours.

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EP056: CarCast on Oral Systemic Connection


My team and I had a fantastic speaker, Dr. Charles Whitney, MD come and speak at Center Place in Spokane, WA.  You all had an invitation so it is your own fault you did not come! The presentation was fantastic and in this episode, I summarize a few of the highlights that I got from the meeting.

This talk was 3 hours but in this 19-minute episode, you will get a taste of what he discussed.  Dr. Whitney also talked about 3rd Era Dentistry and on the practical side of implementing the protocols he discussed.  Sign up now for next year’s CE events including Foundation Training, Implants 101 for the Team and an international well know speaker in the Fall! This is a very special guest and I can’t even tell you who it is until we get closer to the event!

 

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Whitney’s email: cwhitneymd@gmail.com

Website: 3rderadentistry.com

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EP055: QOD by Robin Williams, Part 3 of Great by Choice by Jim Collins, Bone Grafting in the Edentulous Maxilla, MRONJ with a severe infection

Interesting Case ButtonThis week starts with a quote by Robin Williams.  I discuss Part 3 of Great by Choice.  The article review is on bone grafting the edentulous maxilla and the review of the literature of all of the choices that are available to us.  The interesting case is that of a woman with metastatic breast cancer on IV Zometa and developed MRONJ with a severe submental space infection.

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