# Dentistry on The No Agenda Show

Dentistry comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** January 2010 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [3d Printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md), [Fluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluoride.md), [Smoking Cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [Water Fluoridation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-fluoridation.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Greg Birch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-birch.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Dental Professional Appreciation, Vocabulary Discussion on Leeriness

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 13:40–17:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/dental-professional-appreciation-vocabulary-discussion-on-leeriness.md

A discussion regarding the "dark" nature of home dental chairs leads to a defense of dental professionals and an appreciation for teeth cleaning. The conversation shifts to the definition of the word "leeriness," which an AI assistant confirms is a valid term for suspicion or caution. Observations are made regarding the hotel-like anonymity and heavy camera surveillance present in the Jeffrey Epstein estate photos.

Keywords: [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), [vocabulary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocabulary.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Dental Technology, 3D Printing and AI Labeling

- **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-08
- **Time:** 1:29:57–1:30:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/dental-technology-3d-printing-and-ai-labeling.md

A personal account of a dental procedure highlights the use of 3D imaging and printing for creating crowns. The dentist noted that while the software is being marketed as "AI," it is actually standard modeling technology that has been in use for years, illustrating the trend of "AI-washing" existing products.

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### Fluoride and Cavities, Dentist Correspondence

- **Episode:** [749: The Big Jump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-03
- **Time:** 48:41–50:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump/chapter/fluoride-and-cavities-dentist-correspondence.md

The hosts address an email from a dentist regarding their previous comments on water fluoridation. While the dentist agrees that excessive fluoride causes fluorosis, she disputes the claim that it causes cavities. Dvorak cites a 2003 study from Kentucky suggesting tooth decay rates increased following mandatory fluoridation, though he acknowledges causation is complex.

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### Dental Technology, 3D Printing, and Stripper Anecdote

- **Episode:** [595: Ottomania](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-27
- **Time:** 0:49–5:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania/chapter/dental-technology-3d-printing-and-stripper-anecdote.md

A visit to the dentist involves advanced technology including 3D printing of zirconia crowns and the use of a dental dam. During the three-hour procedure, a dental assistant reveals she previously worked as a stripper for 13 years. The procedure required a grounding plate for the use of an electric probe to cauterize bleeding gums.

Keywords: [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), [3d printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md), zirconia, dental dam, lidocaine

### Executive Producer Donations, Pet Karma and Dental Health

- **Episode:** [460: Nein Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/460-nein-nein-nein-nein.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-11
- **Time:** 42:09–46:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/460-nein-nein-nein-nein/chapter/executive-producer-donations-pet-karma-and-dental-health.md

The hosts acknowledge significant donations from Jason Andrews, Michael Stajuhar, and Spiros Betas. A tribute is paid to a deceased cat named Piewhacket, and the discussion touches on the physical side effects of quitting smoking, specifically regarding dental health.

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### Smoking Cessation Side Effects, Gum Recession Anecdote

- **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-08
- **Time:** 19:13–22:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/smoking-cessation-side-effects-gum-recession-anecdote.md

A personal account describes severe gum recession and dental pain occurring immediately after quitting a long-term smoking habit. A dentist performed an emergency deep cleaning to remove microbes lodged in the receded gums. The narrative serves as a warning to long-term smokers about potential oral health shifts during cessation.

Keywords: [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md), [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), gum disease, oral health, [microbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microbes.md)

### SD Card Class Compatibility, Dental Implant Procedure

- **Episode:** [339: Cocked Pistol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-15
- **Time:** 4:45–6:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol/chapter/sd-card-class-compatibility-dental-implant-procedure.md

Technical difficulties in Brazil involve a laptop's inability to read Class 6 and Class 8 SD cards due to interface limitations. Simultaneously, a host describes a recent dental procedure involving a metal pin and cement for a tooth implant, jokingly referring to it as an RFID chip installation.

Keywords: sd card, class 6, class 8, dental implant, [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md)

### Fluoridated Water Controversy, Greg Birch Correspondence

- **Episode:** [163: The Heroin Boot And You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-07
- **Time:** 17:52–21:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you/chapter/fluoridated-water-controversy-greg-birch-correspondence.md

A debate regarding water fluoridation was sparked by an email from Greg Birch, a Doctor of Dental Surgery, who defended the practice as natural and beneficial. One host argues against the government adding any chemicals to the public water supply, including fluoride, lithium, or Prozac. The discussion highlights concerns that most bottled water is simply repurposed tap water and that contaminants can be absorbed through the skin during showering.

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