Calm In The Chair
Calm In The Chair
Podcast Description
Join us for inspiring conversations with Dr. Vincent Monticciolo, a renowned dentist, philanthropist, and visionary leader in the field of dental care. As the founder of Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Monticciolo is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality dental care to all. Beyond his successful practice, he’s the driving force behind Dentistry from the Heart, a nonprofit organization that has provided free dental care to thousands of people in need.
Dr. Monticciolo shares his journey from building a thriving dental practice to making a profound impact through his charitable work. We’ll explore his innovative approaches to sedation dentistry, his commitment to patient comfort, and his deep-rooted belief in giving back to the community. Whether you’re a dental professional, a philanthropist, or someone interested in hearing about making a difference in the world, this episode with Dr. Vincent Monticciolo will leave you inspired and motivated.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes including sedation dentistry, patient comfort, and overcoming dental phobias, with episodes such as Sedation Secrets addressing the gag reflex, No Fear, No More tackling needle phobia, and Sedation Uncovered which details different sedation options available. The focus remains on how innovative practices can alleviate anxiety and improve oral health outcomes.

Join us for inspiring conversations with Dr. Vincent Monticciolo, a renowned dentist, philanthropist, and visionary leader in the field of dental care. As the founder of Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Monticciolo is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality dental care to all. Beyond his successful practice, he’s the driving force behind Dentistry from the Heart, a nonprofit organization that has provided free dental care to thousands of people in need.
Dr. Monticciolo shares his journey from building a thriving dental practice to making a profound impact through his charitable work. We’ll explore his innovative approaches to sedation dentistry, his commitment to patient comfort, and his deep-rooted belief in giving back to the community. Whether you’re a dental professional, a philanthropist, or someone interested in hearing about making a difference in the world, this episode with Dr. Vincent Monticciolo will leave you inspired and motivated.
In this special episode of Calm in the Chair: The Dental Fear Solution, Dr. Vince Monticciolo sits down with Dr. Joe Lotfi, a board-certified Dental Anesthesiologist, to take a deep dive into the fascinating and vital role of dental anesthesia in modern care.
Together, they answer ten essential questions — the ones patients really want to know — about how Dental Anesthesiologists help make even the most advanced dental procedures safe, comfortable, and accessible.
From sedation options and patient safety to training, teamwork, and the myths about being “put to sleep” for dental care, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to offer comprehensive, anxiety-free dentistry.
Whether you’re a nervous patient, a parent, or just someone curious about how dentistry continues to evolve, this episode offers clarity, comfort, and confidence.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:05 – Dr. Lotfi’s background and path to becoming a Dental Anesthesiologist
6:23 – The flexibility to treat any type of patient
10:22 – Building Surgical Sedation Center to offer this elevated care
20:42 – How a Dental Anesthesiologist works with dentists
26:49 – The biggest misconception with anesthesia
32:04 – Closing remarks

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