Protrusive Dental Podcast

Dentistry is busy. How can we make sure that we live a balanced and fulfilled life in our hectic profession? As an associate, I am already struggling with time, I often wonder how practice principals and specialists play this game?! I am joined by my dear friend, Dr. Ricky Bhopal Specialist Prosthodontist to discuss how we work smarter and not harder. https://youtu.be/KpsHgDR2q6M Work Smarter Protrusive Dental Pearl: Do you carry out virtual consultations with your patients to discuss Orthodontics (Invisalign) or Smile Makeovers? How do you make notes for this? I am enjoying using Otter.ai to transcribe our Zoom virtual consultation In this episode we discuss: Ricky’s top tips to be productive and overcome procrastination How to make time for our loved ones and hobbies What is green space and why is it so important? How can we live a more fulfilling life as a Dentist? If you enjoyed this episode, you will enjoy How to Win at Life and Succeed in Dentistry!

We wrap up STRAIGHTPRIL with a HUGE one – what makes aligners predictable? How can we make aligner treatment protocols efficient starting right from the planning stages and the Clincheck. I am joined by a fellow podcaster and specialist Orthodontist Dr Farooq Ahmed who is a wizard with Aligners! https://youtu.be/FL1nDqYX7Ls Make Aligners Predictable Again – Donald Trump Protrusive Dental Pearl: Use floss to create loops and use a chain retainer, like Ortho-Flextech which has made it much easier in my hands! In this episode we discussed: How to pick the winning cases Which movements are tricky and how we can overcome them (including deep bite!!) Should we overcorrect expansion? What is Farooq’s take on elastics and aligners? Clincheck golden nuggets! Do check out Farooq on Ortho in Summary Podcast! If you liked this episode, you should check out IPR for Dummies with Dr Devaki!

As you get more experienced with clear aligner therapy you learn a universal truth about those pesky lateral incisors that will refuse to extrude! I am joined by Dr Robin Bethell from Aligner Nation to help us learn more about the use of Elastics as auxiliaries for Clear Aligner protocols. https://youtu.be/mOADKbT1uyo Dr Robin Bethell might surprise you! Protrusive Dental Pearl: The Bethell IPR Technique! Click Here for the Video of how Dr Bethell uses the bur for IPR Interestingly, Dr Robin Bethell has not used intermaxillary elastics for over 3 years. He primarily uses them for vertical movements. I personally have used them extruding lateral incisors, which works very well. Here is the video to share how to extrude lateral incisors with elastics: https://youtu.be/eAsbJBvYA2I 1/8 inch and 3.5 Oz would be ideal We also discussed: Common causes of Posterior Open Bites during aligner treatment How to manage Posterior Open Bites (the key is diagnosis) The role elastics play in clear aligner treatment Dr Bethell’s views on GDP Orthodontics Here is the link to the evidence base Dr Bethell referred to Be sure to follow Robin Bethell on Insta and check out @protrusivedental for more if you enjoyed this, you will also like Comprehensive vs Compromised Orthodontics as part of the Straightpril series!

Is it possible to be a Comprehensive Dentist on the NHS? How did Dr Devang Patel rise within NHS Dentistry to provide high level, complex care to his patients? https://youtu.be/Wy3NiZVa-3U Only on Protrusive Website Protrusive Dental Pearl Free Communication course by Dr Devang Patel >>>click here<<<< Free for Protruserati! Sponsored: If you want to provide your patients with written treatment plans that looks amazing and are easy to understand, do a 21-day free trial of MakeMeClear and see for yourself why I love it so much. Use code ‘protrusive’ for 25% off MakeMeClear (it works after you submit payment credentials) In this episode we hear Dr Devang Patel’s journey from working in a 99% NHS clinic to now carrying out complex general Dentistry at a very high level. I quizzed him on how it’s possible in a public funded system? If you enjoyed this episode, you will like the Case Acceptance in Smile Design episode with Gurs Sehmi!

Our views on Retention have changed over the decades – it is now regarded as a lifetime commitment and Dentist are getting good at letting patients know this from the start. In this episode, I ask Dr Angela Auluck questions from the Protrusive Dental Community as well as talking clinical steps of fiddly fixed retainers. https://youtu.be/BoZyHo9RGjY Dr Angela on Orthodontic Retention Protocols Protrusive Pearl: The Harridine paper helping to explain that wisdom teeth likely do not cause lower incisor crowding. In this episode we discussed: Fixed retention vs Removable Retention Why retention is individual to every patient Tips on placing Fixed retainers correctly What is the best retention on expansion cases? When should you consider a Hawley Retainer? I hope you are enjoying the Straightpril series of episodes! If you liked this episode, you will also enjoy Dahl Technique Part 2 with Tif Qureshi!

When it comes to direct composite restorations, shape is more important than shade. Mastering primary anatomy with well defined line angles is the difference between mimicking nature or ending up with flat white blobs with no definition. In this Group Function I’m joined by Dr Matt Parsons who answers the following question from the Protruserati: Once you have drawn on the desired line angles, how would you suggest to really define them? When using bur or disc I tend to find I get a result which is rather flat and lacks line angle definition. Dr Devin Firstly, if you don’t already follow Dr Matt Parsons on Instagram….you will now, and therefore you’re welcome. It’s dental porn. https://youtu.be/CFvmFm5FhQk Dr Matt Parsons on Nailing Line Angles If you have any other questions that would make a good group function, please do message me on @protrusivedental Instagram page or the Facebook Page If you enjoyed this, you will like my 3 reflections on a Composite Veneer case.

How does Orthodontist Mandeep Gosal feel about GDP ‘Alignment Only Orthodontics’ – in this hilarious episode (where I compared Orthodontists to builders) Mandeep ‘Gos’ shares his thought provoking views on how Orthodontics should be carried out (and how it shouldn’t!) https://youtu.be/eH_gfNc0IqY This episode will be ‘unlisted’ on YouTube so it cannot be searched. For lots of reasons. Protrusive Dental Pearl: For better portrait photos (Extra-oral) – point the ring flash to the ceiling! I use F8.0, ISO 800 with my Canon 60D body, 100mm lens and Canon Ring flash. This is the difference in lighting compared to point the ring flash at the face: One of the best bits from this episode I thought was Gos’ description of the 3 types of consent being carried out for Orthodontics. Which one did you identify with? If you enjoyed Mandeep Gosal’s style of teaching, do check out his Orthodontic course for GDPs. If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like 5 Lessons from Lincoln Harris where we also discuss consent in Dentistry.

We don’t refer all our extractions, root canals and crowns – then surely there is a role of GDPs to carry out Orthodontics? In the last 10 years we have seen a boom in GDP Orthodontics and much of this is ‘Alignment Only Orthodontics’. Protruserati, welcome to Straightpril! https://youtu.be/EuHTN4CXCxs Dr Nick Simon shares his journey and advice with Jaz In this episode we discuss: How GDPs can get involved in Orthodontics Which, according to Dr Nick Simon, is the best Orthodontic system for GDPs? His views on all the Dentists jumping on the Invisalign bandwagon How significant is the loss of anterior guidance in ‘STO’ (Short Term Ortho) cases The 2 most common mistakes GDPs make while carrying out Orthodontics Sponsor: Did you check out the Mini Smile Makeover course? You can attend again in the future at no additional cost – THAT’s awesome! Protrusive Dental Pearl: I use the Beauty and the Beast Mirror to ask patients what they hate most about their smile. It injects personality and humour – but you also find out exactly what the patient does not like about their smile! If you enjoyed this episode, you should also check out Are Class I Molars Important? With Dr Mo Almuzian

Canine guidance is overrated. Read that again. Crazy, I know. In this episode, one of my mentors Dr Riaz Yar explains the rationale of a functional occlusion whereby the pillars are the central incisor and the first molar. https://youtu.be/aQRQ43R4Obg Dr Riaz Yar is SUCH a good Educator I found some similarities to the Posterior Guided Occlusion (click to listen to the episodes by Dr Andy Toy) in that we place too much emphasis on canine guidance. Protrusive Dental Pearl: There is no joy in mediocre Dentistry Dr John Kois I hope you find this episode stimulating – and if you are a true protruserati, you will be grateful for another point of view AND NOT be upset that we all can’t agree with each other, haha! Stay tuned for STRAIGHTPRIL! Did you miss out on SplintCourse enrollment? It will be relaunching in June – click here to register for the launch offer Check out Dr Riaz Yar’s courses here – his book will also be launching in Q4 2021 – watch this space! If you enjoyed this episode, check out Posterior Guided Occlusion with Andy Toy!

This is THE most common question I get – ‘Jaz, can you just tell me which camera to buy for dental photography, I am so confused!’ I’m no mug when it comes to Dental photography, but I wanted to get a real expert to help answer this important question. I present to you Alessandro Devigus from Switzerland who owns the @dentist.camera Instagram page (which I love). https://youtu.be/q3VkbMLhsn8 I was shocked that he recommended a Mirrorless set up – but I totally understand his rationale. Here are the links to the products he mentions: Budget Setup Nikon Z50 Mirrorless Camera Body – ensure the kit comes with a FTZ Nikon adaptor so it works with the lensNikon 85mm Macro Dx LensMieke Ring Flash for Nikon Budget setup for excellent Dental Photography The ‘Posh’ Setup A Canon or Nikon Full Frame camera, with a 100mm macro lens and 2 x flashes mounted on a bracket – pick your favourite brand eg Nikon or Canon. It’s all good! If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy the IMPORTANCE of taking photos in your Dental Journey, check it out!