Best Smile Engineer Podcasts (2026)

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The TRUTH About Health Histories and Implant Success 3:52

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5h ago3:52

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer® dives into how health histories intersect with modern dental implant success. While systemic conditions and comorbidities are important to know, Dr. Rob explains why, in his experience, predictable implant outcomes begin with excellent implant position and a reputable product and how tho…

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Buddy Peace Xmas Mixtape! • #382 56:26

1d ago56:26

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he Christmas gifts the entire episode to the show producer BUDDY PEACE for an end of year mixtape! In what has become a yearly tradition in the house of Films To Be Buried With, I'm very proud and honoured to present a blend of "Oops! All Buddy Peace productions!" includ…

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If Your Technique NEVER Changes, That’s a Problem 4:34

1d ago4:34

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Dentists frequently ask Dr. Stanley why he changes techniques or switches implant systems. In this video, he addresses that question head-on and explains why “good” is often the enemy of great. In this episode of "Implants Made Simple", the Smile Engineer breaks down how he evaluates whether a product, system, or technique is truly worth using—and …

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Steve Zahn (The White Lotus / Silo / Out Of Sight) • #381 47:45

16d ago47:45

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous actor, producer & director STEVE ZAHN! Steve's been in so much that at some point in time you simply must have come into contact with his work... For some of you it might have even been show favourite Out Of S…

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We NEED to Talk About Polished Implant Collars 7:05

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer® challenges a long-standing trend in implant prosthodontics: the idea that highly polished implant collars are biologically superior or somehow necessary for success. You may have heard that a mirror-like, ultra-polished collar at the implant-abutment interface prevents complications or…

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Season 2 Finale: Relive the Hidden Chapters That Will Inspire, Heal, and Encourage You 48:32

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ Season 2 closes with a heartfelt look back at the stories that shaped Hidden Chapters. This finale brings together powerful moments from Seasons 1 and 2: highlight clips of guests, reflections, and stories that continue to resonate. 🎙️ Highlights include: Jay Smith Pinned but Not Out Season 1 Ep.6 Jilli…

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Doug Naylor (Red Dwarf / Sinbin Island / Spitting Image) • #380 52:16

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with a hero of UK comic writing and creator of universes DOUG NAYLOR! Doug is a hugely important piece of the UK's comic series puzzle, having co-created the iconic sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf which was a mainstay of primeti…

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This Is How I Plan EVERY Edentulous All-on-X Case 6:20

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Join Dr. Robert Stanley this week as he walks you through his approach to case planning for full-arch / All-on-X cases in edentulous (fully toothless) patients. In this video, he dives deep into the critical role of soft tissue elasticity, atrophic ridges, and residual ridge morphology and how those tissues influence guide seating, implant position…

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From Engineer to Author & Coach: Simona Pappalardo on Courage, Change, and Authentic Leadership 1:01:33

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Hidden Chapters, I sit down with Simona Pappalardo, a global executive turned leadership coach, speaker, and author of Authentically Yours. Born in Milan and having lived in Scotland, Malaysia, and the U.S., Simona shares how every life transition holds hidden chapters waiting to be writ…

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Jessica Knappett • Rewind Classic (Avoidance / Drifters / 'Perfect Day' podcast) • #379 1:32:25

30d ago1:32:25

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous comic, actor and podcaster JESSICA KNAPPETT! Just a brief Rewind diversion while schedules align but rest assured, any and all Rewinds are certified gold so you will not be disappointed. Than…

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Choosing the Right Healing Abutment: STOP Guessing! 7:59

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This week, Dr. Robert Stanley breaks down the two kinds of dentists in the world—those who hate blood and those who don’t—and how that mindset impacts your approach to implant restoration. He compares BioHorizons Smart Shape healers with traditional stock healing abutments and explains how his Apical Gingival Displacement (AGD) Technique creates a …

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Fortune Feimster • Rewind Classic ('Crushing It' special / 'Handsome' podcast / FUBAR) • #378 58:56

1M ago58:56

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the wonderful comic, actor and podcaster, FORTUNE FEIMSTER! Just a brief Rewind diversion while schedules align but rest assured, any and all Rewinds are certified gold so you will not be disappointed. Th…

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What My Bad Haircut Teaches Us About Implant FAILURE 2:31

1M ago2:31

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Ever walked out of the barber’s chair wishing you could hit undo (same!)? That feeling? Believe it or not, it’s not so different from what happens when a dental implant fails to integrate properly. In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer draws a surprising and insightful parallel between a botched haircut and a dental implant gone wro…

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Grateful Voices: Stories of Gratitude and Encouragement from Hidden Chapters 14:58

1M ago14:58

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! There is so much to be grateful for this year! ❤️ A season to reflect on gratitude and encouragement, shared by voices from Hidden Chapters. As I look back on the past months, I’m filled with appreciation for every story, every conversation, and every person who has joined me, whether as a guest on the mic…

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Mended with Gold: Finding Beauty in Life's Broken Moments 10:11

1M ago10:11

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What if the cracks in your life could become your most beautiful part? Inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, I share how heartbreak, disappointment, and loss can be transformed into strength, light, and beauty. In this solo episode, I reflect on my own hidden chapter…

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Craig Mazin & John August (Big Fish / The Last Of Us / Scriptnotes podcast) • #377 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the deluxe double-team screenwriting genius pairing of CRAIG MAZIN and JOHN AUGUST! You may be well versed in the 700+ episode archive of the Scriptnotes podcast, or you may be entirely dehydrated through sheer tear dispen…

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The #1 Thing DESTROYING Your Implant Healing 1:53

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley breaks down why smoking is one of the biggest threats to predictable healing after extractions, implants, and other oral surgeries. Smoking acts as a vasoconstrictor, reducing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues that need it most during recovery. Dr. Stanley explains how this impacts bone integrati…

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The Chapters Still in Progress. Healing What You’re Still Living Through 9:34

2M ago9:34

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! I’ve realized that some chapters aren’t hidden because we’re afraid to share them. They’re hidden because we’re still living in them. In this solo episode, I talk about what it’s been like to navigate healing without having everything figured out yet. I share reflections on forgiveness, emotional expressio…

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Osgood Perkins (Longlegs / The Monkey / Keeper) • #376 53:46

2M ago53:46

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the horror movie making phenomenon OSGOOD PERKINS! For those who don't routinely venture down the path of modern horror, Osgood might be a fixture of the moviemaking world with whom you're yet to become acquainted. Conside…

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Unfiltered Peds/Ortho: The Startup Numbers No One Shares 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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In this special listener-led episode of The KiDDs Biz Podcast, the tables are turned! Moderated by co-host Davin Bickford, longtime listeners Dr. Incia and her husband/business manager Talib guest-host to interview the ever-transparent Dr. Ashley about building a thriving dual-specialty pediatric–orthodontic practice. Dr. Ashley gets candid about w…

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DON'T Save the Tooth, Choose What’s Best for the Patient 7:25

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As dentists, we’re trained to save teeth at all costs — but is that always in the patient’s best interest? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer®, explains the concept of herodontics and why sometimes, replacing a compromised tooth with a dental implant provides a stronger, longer-lasting solution for the patient. Watch as Dr. Stanl…

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Raising Hope After Loss. Grief, Adoption, and Parenting Through the Hardest Chapters 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Some losses change everything. Other's pile up quietly until you realize you've been carrying more than anyone ever knew. In this episode, Christin shares her story of losing both parents in high school, navigating her brother's addiction and incarceration and learning how to build a life rooted in faith, …

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Edith Bowman (presenter / podcaster / DJ / writer) • #375 52:46

2M ago52:46

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the very excellent and total multi-disciplined force of nature EDITH BOWMAN! Edith's appearance is long overdue but absolutely welcome, and as a long term podcaster herself in the realms of movie and soundtracks, it's a ge…

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New Dentist? Here’s What NO ONE Tells You Your First Year 7:27

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer — who joined Stanley Dentistry as a dentist in 2008 after a career in engineering — shares the five things he wishes he’d known during that first year out of dental school. Whether you’re a new graduate. still in residency, or an early career dentist, this one’s for you. At Stanley Institute f…

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When ‘I’m Fine’ Wasn’t the Truth. The Cost of Pretending I Was Okay 13:28

2M ago13:28

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! I told people I was fine for years. The truth was, pretending came at a cost I didn’t understand yet. In this solo episode, I share a season I don’t talk about often. The years I spent teaching while quietly questioning my purpose, failing my Praxis exams (8 times), and believing the lie that I wasn’t enou…

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Joanna Scanlan (The Thick Of It / After Love / Slow Horses) • #374 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous actor JOANNA SCANLAN! Joanna's portfolio is truly inspiring and just a cursory glance at her IMDB page will take a good minute or two. This is a wonderful walk down not only memory lane but also the many plane…

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Should You WORRY About the Nasopalatine Nerve in All-on-X? 2:33

2M ago2:33

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, considers a hot topic in full-arch implant therapy: ablating the nasopalatine nerve during All-on-X surgeries. Why does the nasopalatine nerve sometimes comes into play with fully guided All-on-X treatment? To seat the bone foundation guide. Some skeptics express concerns about roof-of-m…

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Why Sharing Your Story Matters. My Live Talk on Healing and Hidden Chapters 23:21

2M ago23:21

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Note✨: This episode is a live stage recording and may sound different than studio episodes. What happens when the story you’ve been carrying quietly finally asks to be spoken out loud? In this special episode of Hidden Chapters, I’m sharing my very first live stage talk from the Military Influencer Confere…

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Leslie Jones • Rewind Classic (Life: Part Two • special out 24/10 on Peacock) • #373 48:40

2M ago48:40

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the truly hilarious comic, writer and author, LESLIE JONES! Original writeup below, and for the record this is a top 5'er right here! So funny. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– An absolute award winner of an epi…

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Game-Changer or Gimmick? Smart Shape Healers REVIEW! 7:14

2M ago7:14

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BioHorizons just released their new Smart Shape healers — but are they worth the hype? In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer, breaks down the design, benefits, and potential drawbacks of these new healing abutments. He also dives deep into one of the most overlooked parts of implant success: building keratinized gingiva on …

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When Trust is Broken. Jennifer Blankenship on Healing, Faith, and Life After Betrayal 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What do you do when the life you thought you knew is turned upside down? In this deeply personal conversation, Jennifer Blankenship joins me to share her journey navigating betrayal after discovering her husband’s long-term affair and hidden family. As a retired, divorced military spouse, Jennifer opens up…

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How Family, Systems, and Vision Built a 10% Growth Engine 57:30

3M ago57:30

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Join the KiDDS Biz Podcast as we explore the secrets to success in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. In this episode, we discuss innovative strategies for practice growth, the importance of family dynamics in business, and the benefits of simplifying operations. Our expert guests share insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, the im…

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Joey King • Rewind Classic (Bullet Train / The Princess / We Were The Lucky Ones) • #372 59:20

3M ago59:20

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the wonderful actor who's been in the game for years, JOEY KING! Original writeup below, but on second updated edit there is so much more besides all of this - and check the Patreon for extra Jessie the d…

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WHY You Implants Drift Over Time (and How to Fight It) 3:57

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley — “The Smile Engineer” — explores the phenomenon of mesial drift in the anterior region and its implications for implant treatment, especially in younger patients. Learn how to anticipate, manage, and communicate this natural biological process to your patients with clarity and confidence. At Stanley Institu…

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From Immigrant to Sergeant Major. Jose Raymundo on Resilience, Service, and Sharing Hidden Stories 57:13

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! From arriving in the U.S. without speaking a word of English to rising through the ranks to become a Sergeant Major, Jose Raymundo’s journey is a remarkable story of resilience, courage, and transformation. In this episode, Jose, author of Brave New Horizons, shares the hidden chapters behind his military …

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Mark Kermode • The Resurrection • Rewind Classic ('Take' podcast / 'Screenshot' podcast / 'Surround Sound' book) • #371 51:31

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By Brett Goldstein | QCODE

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2 Implant Rules You Can’t Ignore (and WHY They Matter) 6:37

3M ago6:37

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By Dr. Robert Stanley

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"Holding On and Letting Go: Lindsay Swoboda on Life after Military Retirement and Finding Your Next Chapter 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What do you do when everything that once defined you begins to shift? In this heartfelt conversation, Lindsay Swoboda joins me to share her journey navigating life after her husband’s military retirement. From launching her first book to balancing her identity as a writer, wife, and woman in transition, Li…

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Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black / Doctor Who / The Perfect Knight) • #370 54:40

3M ago54:40

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the absolutely wonderful actor and writer ADJANI SALMON! A thoroughly lovely one right here, as Brett catches up with the creator of the glorious series Dreaming Whilst Black, which at time of publishing is coming back imm…

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STOP Overpaying for Custom Abutments! 5:04

3M ago5:04

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In this latest lecture, Dr. Robert Stanley dives deep into the emergence profile of single-unit implant crowns, comparing stock abutments and custom abutments. Dr. Rob presents a provocative argument: if the implant is placed with ideal 3D positioning, clinicians can achieve the same emergence profile with a stock abutment as with a custom abutment…

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Will Bridges (All Of You / Stranger Things / Black Mirror) • #369 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the glorious writer, producer and director WILL BRIDGES! As the pre-victory lap continues in celebration of the release of All Of You continues, Brett is joined by colleague and friend Will who directed it and worked on th…

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The Hidden Weakness of All-on-4 (and How to FIX IT!) 8:07

3M ago8:07

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In this episode of Implants Made Simple, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains the difference between All-on-4 and All-on-More dental implant solutions. He breaks down how cyclic fatigue impacts implant longevity and why relying on only four implants can leave both the patient and the doctor at greater risk. By adding just one more impla…

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"Who Do You Think You Are?" Laura Lyn Donahue on Rediscovering Yourself Through Life and Writing 47:26

3M ago47:26

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Who we are isn’t something we figure out once, it’s something we keep discovering. In this episode, Laura Lyn Donahue joins me to talk about authenticity, identity, and growth through life's changing seasons. Drawing from her book and personal experiences, Who Do You Think You Are?, Laura Lyn discusses how…

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Imogen Poots (All Of You / Green Room / Knight Of Cups) • #368 57:45

4M ago57:45

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the truly fabulous actor and co-star of 'All Of You', IMOGEN POOTS! In good time for the release of All Of You, Imogen joins Brett for a rare in-person episode which is a true joy to behold. Of course we get to hear about …

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How to NAIL Primary Stability Every Time (5-Thread Rule) 3:16

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In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, introduces and explains the Five-Thread Guideline (5-TG): a new clinical rule for predicting primary stability with dental implants in both healed and fresh extraction sites. Drawing from his recent paper in Journal of Oral Implantology, Dr. Stanley walks us through how engaging five full impla…

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"Walking Away From The Ledge" Chris Kruger on Life After the Uniform and Sharing Untold Stories 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Kicking off Season 2 🎉 In this first episode of Hidden Chapters Season 2, my husband, Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author. We explore the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, and the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on vet…

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Taylor Kitsch (American Primeval / Friday Night Lights / Dark Wolf) • #367 50:16

4M ago50:16

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with actor, producer and director TAYLOR KITSCH! A lovely meetup with Brett and Taylor, as the two get acquainted via life, death and movies in fine fashion. As always it's a real treasure as we hear about so many angles and tr…

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4 Things That Will RUIN Your Healing After Surgery 5:34

4M ago5:34

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After surgery, healing is everything. In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, breaks down the “4 S’s of Surgical Success” every patient needs to know: No spitting No straws No smoking No swishing Each of these simple actions can create negative pressure or introduce irritation that disrupts blood clot formation and slows down recover…

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Chris Columbus (The Thursday Murder Club / Home Alone / Gremlins) • #366 49:58

4M ago49:58

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the esteemed and ultra prolific filmmaker CHRIS COLUMBUS! An absolute joy of an episode featuring someone who is a true mainstay and firm fixture of the modern cinematic universe. You wll have almost certainly seen at leas…

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If You’re NOT Taking Photos, You’re Falling BEHIND 4:23

4M ago4:23

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If you’re not using photography in your dental practice, you’re missing one of the most powerful tools for continual growth and improvement. In this episode of Implants Made Simple, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains why clinical photography is more than just documentation—it’s a feedback loop for every practitioner. You can’t rely on…