The Dr. Phil Klein
Dental Podcast
The #1 Clinical Dentistry Podcast
The fastest-growing dental podcast worldwide, hosted by dentist and educator Dr. Phil Klein. Since 2018, the show has delivered over 750 episodes of evidence-based clinical dentistry and practice management featuring world-renowned clinicians, academic researchers, and specialty leaders across restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, digital workflows, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, and more — with two new episodes every week. Trusted by more than 250,000 dental professionals globally.
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Ep. 772 · May 26, 2026
Combining Facial Scans, CBCT, and Intraoral Scans for Better Clinical Outcomes
Dr. Richard Martin
Ep. 771 · May 21, 2026
Posture, Pain, and Prevention: The Ergonomics Wake-Up Call for Dental Professionals
Caitlin Parsons, RDH
Ep. 770 · May 18, 2026
Mastering Pulp Therapy and Perforations with Modern MTA
Dr. Ryan Walsh
Ep. 769 · May 14, 2026
Prescribing Nutrition: A Game Changer for Immediate Denture Outcomes
Dr. Lori Trost
Ep. 768 · May 11, 2026
Inside the Lines: What Dentists Need to Know About Waterline Safety
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Ep. 767 · May 7, 2026
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Taking Control of Your Dental Practice and Career
Dr. Rob Ritter
Featured Guests & Institutions
Featuring faculty and researchers from Harvard, Penn, USC, Temple, NIH, and leaders of every major dental specialty organization
What Dental Professionals Are Saying
★★★★★
“Extremely informative and timely information that has helped my practice. I especially like the clinical episodes and regulatory topics like HIPAA, OSHA and infection control. Dr Carpenter is a great guest related to OSHA inspections and the best way to handle them. Phil is a great host!”
Apple Podcasts Review, ★★★★★
★★★★★
“I love the Phil Klein Dental podcast show because the episodes are so digestible and easy to implement. They aren’t three hours long so that I can make it through a lot of content and really processed that information quickly. Dr. Klein does a great job of interviews and the subjects being interviewed know their stuff and always have an interesting point of view. Thank you Dr. Klein for the great podcast!”
Apple Podcasts Review, ★★★★★
★★★★★
“This is my favorite dental podcast for so many reasons. Dr. Phil Klein is an amazing host. He asks insightful and straight to the point questions which helps me learn so much and benefit my career, my practice and my patients. The guests are also very knowledgeable and provide excellent takeaways. I listen to all the new episodes on Mondays and Thursdays on my way to the office. Great use of my time! Love it!”
Apple Podcasts Review, ★★★★★
★★★★★
“I’m an endodontist. I love that these podcasts are brief, high-yield, and have high quality sound. This podcast keeps me up-to-date on the opinions and techniques that are becoming prevalent outside of Endodontics!”
Apple Podcasts Review, ★★★★★
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Explore by Topic
Browse episodes organized by clinical specialty and dental discipline
Restorative Dentistry
Comprehensive coverage of direct and indirect restorations, adhesive dentistry, ceramic systems, and treatment planning for complex restorative cases.
301 episodes
Implant Dentistry
Evidence-based discussions on implant placement, prosthetic design, bone grafting, immediate loading protocols, and long-term implant maintenance featuring prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and implant researchers.
38 episodes
Cosmetic Dentistry
Episodes covering smile design, porcelain veneers, composite bonding, teeth whitening, aesthetic treatment planning, and achieving predictable cosmetic outcomes
298 episodes
Endodontics
Clinical insights on root canal therapy, retreatment, vital pulp therapy, cone-beam imaging, and emerging endodontic technologies from leading endodontists and researchers.
52 episodes
Periodontics
Discussions on periodontal diagnosis, non-surgical and surgical therapies, soft tissue management, and the systemic-oral health connection.
35 episodes
Dental Hygiene
Topics for dental hygienists including periodontal instrumentation, patient communication, preventive care strategies, and the expanding role of hygienists in comprehensive care.
77 episodes
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About Dr. Phil Klein
DMD · Post-Doctoral Specialty in Endodontics · University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Phil Klein earned his DMD and completed his Post-Doctoral Specialty in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. An endodontist, inventor, and educator, Dr. Klein holds three dental patents including the IntegraPost System — a fiber-reinforced post and core system used in restorative dentistry worldwide. He has dedicated his career to making world-class clinical education accessible to every dental professional, building one of the largest dental education audiences in the world. His interview style — direct, clinically focused, and evidence-based — has made The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast the go-to resource for dentists, hygienists, and specialists who seek peer-reviewed clinical insights and want to stay at the forefront of modern dentistry.
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