Protrusive Dental Podcast

I think self development and emotional intelligence is foundational to our relationships with others. It’s how we interact with our patients, significant others, children and family members. Investing in your personal development makes you a better communicator. That’s why you should listen to Dr. Agi Keramidas in this episode! We discussed how to begin your self-development journey and what are the important areas for dentists to focus on. We hope you’ll apply just ONE THING whether it’s a book title that we recommend or implement one tip to better yourself or your interactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzItyEV3x_c Check out the Video for Free on YouTube Highlights of the episode: 4:58 Dr. Agi Keramidas’ Introduction 10:57 Getting started with self-development 14:05 Important areas to develop for Dentists 21:04 Dr. Agi’s communication style 30:03 Roadmap to self-development 35:13 Practical tip for self-development Check out these books recommended by Dr. Agi Keramidas How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman Check out Dr. Agi Keramidas’ podcast: Personal Development Mastery for more personal development episodes Website: agikeramidas.com Podcast: personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com If you loved this episode, you will like 12 Rules for Dentistry

Biomimetic Dentistry is the use of Restorative techniques and materials to mimic (and preserve) the structure and function of natural teeth. Dr. Taylor Paton will discuss his journey in Biomimetic Dentistry: how it differs from Adhesive dentistry and how it can be used to develop innovative treatment strategies for patients. In this episode we also discussed philosophies and guidelines following the literature for optimal bond strengths, so that your clinical protocols may benefit from Biomimetic principles. https://youtu.be/UFTwT86Urs8 Check out the full Video The Protrusive Dental Pearl: How to block out a metal post. Use something like ‘Ivoclar Direct Opaque flowable resin’, a masking agent that is highly opaque. Paint it on the dark tooth substrate or cover metal (eg a cast post) with it. Other brands include Pink Opaque by Cosmedent Inc Premium users on the App can download Premium Notes by PDF and PDF Transcript. Highlights of this episode: 2:52 The Protrusive Dental Pearl 7:15 Biomimetic Dentistry  13:17 Dr. Taylor’s journey to Biomimetic Dentistry 21:48 The Hybrid Layer  24:11 Improving Bond Strengths  26:58 How Decoupling with time works  31:41 Immediate dentin sealing concept  36:19 Caries Detector dye  42:58 Biomimetic Philosophy regarding crack management  Check out Dr. Pav Khaira’s Academy of Implant Excellence which would give you a comprehensive course encompassing A-Z of implantology If you like this episode, you’ll also like Composite Veneers vs Edge Bonding – Biomimetic Dentistry with George The Dentist 

One of the most common questions I get from colleagues is ‘Which Intra-Oral Scanner should I buy?’ – I don’t have the breadth of experience of testing all the scanners out there, but Dr. Gulshan Murgai does! We discussed which scanner is best for your practice and how to choose the correct one for your needs. I hope you gain insight into the differences between the different scanners and help you move forwards a decision. For me, one of the biggest takeaways was that it may not be so much about which scanner, but more about ‘what is the customer support and guidance like after I invest in one?’ https://youtu.be/ERvzjlQaBRc Check out this full episode on YouTube Highlights of this episode: 2:00 Dr Gulshan Murgai Introduction 5:43 Which intraoral scanner should I purchase? 8:03 The best scanner on the market today and why? 12:37 Aligner system available for different scanners 15:17 Customer support on scanner companies 18:11 Scanner Prices 19:12 Caries detection within scanner 20:27 Importance of scanner and what’s the best for your practice Check out Dr. Gulshan Murgai supply company Implant Solutions Direct and also 4D Ceramix, which is a full-production crown and bridge lab Connect with Dr Gulshan Murgai If you liked this episode, you might enjoy the Story Of Digital Occlusion This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

Ever considered moving to Dubai to practice Dentistry? Dr. Mark Georgy practiced in Abu Dhabi for 5 years, and Dr. Fraaz Ahmed moved to Dubai 5 days ago – on today’s episode we are lucky to get BOTH perspectives of life and Dentistry in the United Arab Emirates. Fancy tax deductible Skiing + CPD next month? Check out Destination CPD by Mark Georgy From qualifications to registration process and income potential, we covered it all in this episode. https://youtu.be/KGCk3YcK-e0 Check out this full episode on YouTube “You have to have your license already sorted out, a lot of people just won’t reply unless you have your license, which you can do remotely, you DON’T have to come in to the country (UAE)” Download Protrusive App on iOS and Android and Claim your Verifiable CPD/CE by answering a few questions on hundreds of episodes + You can get EARLY ACCESS to the episode + EXCLUSIVE content Highlights of this episode: 2:32 Dr. Mark and Dr. Fraaz introduction 6:46 Considering Dubai as the place for practice 10:34 Dental Health Authority (DHA) License 12:19 Taking risks of moving to other countries 13:54 Requirements for foreign dentists to work in the UAE 17:06 Dental Protection in UAE 19:22 Family-run clinic 22:05 Contractual issues abroad  30:00 Things to consider before moving abroad 33:34 Quality of life and schooling in UAE 37:26 Income tax and income levels in UAE 44:42 Daily life in the UAE 48:38 Language Issues 49:48 Advice in considering moving to the UAE Enlighten Smiles sponsored this episode with their great whitening products and also their course flagship composite bonding course called Mini Smile Makeover, which is really heavy duty full sequence from peg laterals to composite veneers by the famous Dipesh Parmar. If you enjoyed this, you might also like this episode The American Dental Dream with Dr. Kristina Gauchan

I admit it. I have relied FAR too much on my lab technicians to help design my chrome partial dentures. This needs to change! I realised that I want to take control of the denture design process – who better than the King of Removable Prosthodontics education Dr Finlay Sutton to help us ‘Make Dentures Great Again’! In this episode, Dr. Finlay Sutton clarifies the philosophy behind Scandinavian Chrome Dentures. He also explains what each appointment entails to help those earlier in their career. https://youtu.be/3aS7kZZUM_0 Download Protrusive App on iOS and Android and Claim your Verifiable CPD/CE by answering a few questions + You can get EARLY ACCESS to the episode + EXCLUSIVE content The Protrusive Dental Pearl: DENTURE DESIGN CHEAT SHEET! Dr. Finlay came up with a Universal Design Sheet. It covers all aspects of missing teeth – all different combinations and patterns of tooth loss. It covers teeth with good prognosis and also teeth with dubious prognosis Highlights of this episode: 2:15 Protrusive Dental Pearl 4:05 Dr. Finlay Sutton’s Introduction to Partial Denture 6:31 The Scandinavian Partial Dentures vs other designs 11:24 Scandinavian approach for Chromework 12:56 Acrylic-based Partial Dentures 18:04 Indications for Chrome Palate on Complete Denture 21:17 Acrylic dentures with a wire mesh inside? 22:49 Cast Partial Dentures Protocol – Appointment by Appointment 32:13 Patient Reviews  34:39 Average treatment fees Join us for The Scandinavian Approach to Partial Dentures with Dr. Finlay Sutton in Reading, UK on the 13th of January OR the 14th of January If you enjoyed this, you may also like another episode with Dr. Finlay about Chrome Dentures Made Easier

This podcast will change the way you think about pulpotomies and endodontics in general.  Georg Benjamin explains that severe throbbing pain (or classic signs of IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS) does not necessarily mean a pulpectomy is needed. Instead, we can consider a pulpotomy for permanent teeth to preserve radicular pulp tissue and maintaining a vital tooth! Download Protrusive App on iOS and Android and Claim your Verifiable CPD/CE answering a few questions + EXCLUSIVE content: https://youtu.be/PoWDRz714uQ Check out this full episode on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Check if your anesthetic is successful by carrying out an objective test by placing EndoFrost (-50 C) on the tooth (about 10 secs) and checking for a cold response. If the patient is not fully numb yet, they will still feel something. If they are sufficiently numb, this test gives you (and some nervous patients!) confidence. I like this before placing rubber dam as I hate ever removing the dam to top up LA! Highlights of this episode: 2:02 Protrusive Dental Pearl 4:47 Georg Benjamin’s Dental Podcast Journey 7:10 Georg’s Endodontic Journey 11:46 Case Discussion: Pulpal Diagnosis 16:17 Pulpotomy 19:37 Direct Pulp capping  22:26 Indirect Pulp Cap 23:58 Pulpotomy Protocol 26:59 Classifications of Pulpotomy  30:52 Bleeding Time Protocol 33:31  Patient Communication  35:34 Treatment Decision-Making 38:57 Success rate of pulpotomy 41:10 Early and Late failures 42:30 Long-term treatment 45:14 Unhealthy pulp 48:08 Materials and Products for Pulpotomy 50:54 Leaving carious dentine as base For our German Protruserati, check out Georg’s Dental Podcast If you enjoyed this, you might also like this episode with  Dr Ammar Al-Hourani ‘Is Single Point Obturation Acceptable?’

Did you know that Dentistry was voted the unhealthiest career in the world? Multiple times. That’s right, we’re number one! The grim reality is that we take on all sorts of professional and personal risks on a daily basis. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Rohan Verma, a clinical dentist and fitness coach to record this wholesome episode. We talked about what steps we can take to improve our health. At the end of our conversation, we also talked about diet as well. I hope this episode will address our unique professional challenges and help you become healthier and more mindful about everything you’re doing for mental and physical well-being. https://youtu.be/xubc_XpSrzI Check out this full episode on YouTube Highlights of this episode: 1:51 Dr. Rohan Verma’s Introduction 3:46 Mental Health Awareness 6:39 Biggest mistakes dentists are making with their health  11:09 Posture Issues 14:50 The significance of sleep 16:52 Importance of setting a routine for better health improvement 24:16 Working out routine 29:09 Dr. Rohan’s stand on different kinds of diet 31:29 The benefit of calorie counting Check out Dr. Rohan Verma’s Instagram to get some tips on how to improve your health – as well as a Dentist he’s an online fitness coach. Monitor your calorie intake with this MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter available on: iOS: MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter Google Play: MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 📨 Download Protrusive App and Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: iOS: Protrusive App Android: Protrusive App If you enjoyed this episode, then do check out 5 Lessons from Lincoln Harris 

Do you believe that Resin Bonded Bridges are exclusively a temporary or short-term solution? Lots of our colleagues around the world mistakenly believe this. It’s not a secret that I am a fan of this treatment modality—I want to break down the misconceptions about them because IN THE RIGHT CASE they can be a very predictable tooth replacement option. In this episode, Dr. Salman Pirmohamed shared successes and failures and what we can learn from them to improve our clinical protocols from abutment selection to adhesive techniques. Claim 75 minutes CE on Protrusive App. https://youtu.be/rKJyqcb6uqI Check out this full episode on YouTube The Protrusive Dental Pearl: Always visualise your path of insertion – do you need to do some additional prep to get a more favourable path of insertion? It’s not just for dentures! For any indirect crowns/bridges, it is important to assess for a path of insertion. Make a visualisation of this – you may have to prep more or prepare the adjacent tilted teeth to allow for a suitable path of insertion sometimes. Salman’s Webinar on Sunday 4th Dec LIVE: https://buy.stripe.com/4gw14Pb8Q47Q8yk5kk Highlight of this episode: 1:48 The Protrusive Dental Pearl 3:17  Dr. Salman Pirmohamed’s Introduction  8:16 Resin-bonded Bridges being underutilized 9:43 Resin-bonded bridges over the years and its Protocol 12:18 RBB – functional for patients? 17:26 Case Selection Criteria 20:25 Case Number 1 22:43 Case Number 2 23:16 Dahl Technique on RBB 24:57 Cantilever as the standard design of choice for RBB 27:40 Case Number 3 29:25 Case Number 4 32:47 Mesial cantilever vs Distal Cantilever 37:34 RBB Lab Prescription 39:43 Incisal Overlap 42:06 Pontic Design ideal for RBB 47:48 RBB Clinical Protocol 1:00:09 Zirconia RBB protocols 1:06:46 Periodontal Splinting 1:15:21 Two failures with Resin-bonded bridges Have a read about this evidence-based literature as referenced by Dr. Salman Survival-characteristics-of-771-resin-retained-bridges-provided-at-a-UK-dental-teaching-hospitalDownload Also, check out this paper written by Dr. Jaz Gulati Resin-Bonded-Bridges-−-the-Problem-or-the-Solution Part 1Download Resin-Bonded-Bridges-−-the-Problem-or-the-Solution-Part-2Download If you loved this episode, you might also love this Group Function talking about Dahl Technique and ‘Maryland Bridges’

How often do you review your risk management? Do you follow the appropriate radiography guidelines or palpate canines when you are supposed to? These are not the exhilarating or rewarding parts of our clinical practice but they are fundamental and foundational. In this episode with Dr. Lucy Nichols, a general dentist who also does some dento-legal work in the UK, she shares her 10 commandments for safer dentistry and avoiding dento-legal claims. https://youtu.be/0MhOC-LLxbI Protrusive Dental Pearl: ‘I don’t have time’ is just not true. It’s a lie we tell ourselves. We should reframe it. Instead, we should say “I’m not making [task / activity / necessity] a PRIORITY in my life right now”. We should reflect on what are we making a priority in our lives right now. Highlights of this episode: 1:17 Protrusive Dental Pearl 4:33 Dr. Lucy Nichols’ Introduction 8:08 10 Commandments for Staying Out of Trouble: Thou Shalt Take Bitewings on Children 9:08 Thou Shalt take Bitewings on Adults 13:31 Thou Shalt Always be Suspicious of a Non-healing socket 15:29  Thou Shalt Always be Suspicious of Sore Patches on the Side of the Tongue or on the Cheek 18:21 Thou Shalt Know How to Deal with a Hypochlorite Injury 21:24 Thou Shalt Not Use Chlorhexidine Mouthwash as your Root Canal Irrigant 30:34 Thou Shalt do Further Charting when you have 3s and 4s on your BPE 35:06 Thou Shalt Not Rely on Only a Single Visit Scaling without Local Anaesthetic on Patients with Increased Pocketing 40:42 Thou Shalt Not Underestimate ID Nerve Injuries 45:29 Thou Shalt Always Palpate for Canines at Age 10 53:39 PDF Infographic available in the ‘Protrusive Vault’ in the App (iOS and Android) Check out Dr. Lucy Nichols website If you loved this episode, please check out Passion and Values in Dentistry

I am a big believer that the culture of your work place is probably the number one determinant of your fulfilment and joy from clinical Dentistry. https://youtu.be/cGFpxUn6WXw Check out this full episode on Youtube. In this non clinical episode I talk with Dr. Sandy about his past experiences and the reasons he had to make a significant change in order to find fulfillment in his career. We also discuss how to recognize a toxic culture in Dentistry and how to stand up for yourself if you’re in one of those environments. We hope this episode inspires you to take some sort of action, whether it’s small or large, that will improve your enjoyment of work. Highlights of this episode: 2:13 Dr. Sandy’s Introduction 3:16 Dental Public Health Experience 6:16 Dr. Sandy’s Transition from Public Health to Private Practice 10:11 Taking massive action 14:10 Recognizing a toxic working culture 17:29 Stepping out of the toxic work environment 19:33 Significance of having a plan for your career 24:57 Importance of taking clinical photos 29:26 Improving Dentistry through social media 34:48 Dealing with litigations and patient complaints 41:55 Recognize solutions rather than problems If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like Being Unstoppable with Ferhan Ahmed