Dental media has evolved alongside technology. In Episode 26 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Stan Goff — Senior Managing Editor at Dentistry Today with 25+ years covering dentistry (former Editor-in-Chief at Dental Products Report).
Key Insights:
- Origin Story: Sports fanatic → journalism (Southern Illinois) → newspapers → dental publications (late 1990s via DPR). Discovered a passion for dentistry’s science/tech via lasers, minimally invasive techniques, and preventive research.
- Media Changes: From print-focused to rapid digital news/product launches. Dentistry Today emphasizes quick, relevant updates; welcomes clinician submissions (cases, studies).
- Post-COVID Shifts: Rise of virtual education (Zoom/CE); infection control awareness; 3D printing explosion (models → guards → restorations/implants).
- Technology Impact: AI for editing/research; integration of scans/CBCT; predictive/preventive focus. Future: continual 3D patient records, seamless workflows.
- Advice: Clinicians — share cases/stories (Dentistry Today always seeks authors). Embrace tools (AI, digital) to reduce burnout, improve outcomes.
Stan’s takeaway: Dentistry’s rapid evolution rewards lifelong learners — great time to practice and educate.
Reach Stan via DentistryToday.com.
