Protrusive Dental Podcast

In this mammoth episode (boy, it’s a long one but I hope you like it!) we have the legend that is Dr Jason Smithson. If you are a Dentist and have not heard of Jason Smithson, you have been living under a rock! The calibre of cases that Jason posts on Social media and lectures is always unbelievable and we as a profession learn a lot from from him, as well as the courses he runs. I went on his Onlays and Veneers course about 4 years ago and I was really engaged throughout the entire 2 days. We will be talking all thinks eMax onlays and vertical preparations. Protrusive Dental Pearl: for all my listeners, a group just for you where we can share content, knowledge and files for each other: Protrusive Dental Community First half we discuss all about lithium disilicate onlays including: Indications and contraindications When an onlay really should be a crown Thickness of eMax Why flat top onlays are not recommended How thin can we go if on virgin enamel? (Think of OVD increase cases) IDS (Immediate Dentine Sealing) and and DME (Deep Margin Elevation We also discussed Vertipreps in great detail! What is “vertiptrep “or “vertical crowns”? Why have they ‘suddenly’ become fashionable? Tips for temporising for Vertis (see eggshell technique reference) What to tell your technician Trouble shooting Vertical crowns (overcoming friction!) And we also discuss a gem right at the end about how I help to improve the longevity of my anterior work by a simple trick that takes 4 or 5 minutes with only with a disc….and Smithson agreed it is a good thing to do! Resources shared with this episode on the Protrusive Dental Community Facebook group: Eggshell temporary technique Loi’s paper on BOPT Bur codes for the Vertical prep burs we discuss Lots of news to share with you all: Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@jazzygulati) or like the Protrusive Dental Podcast Facebook page (I’m pretty active) will have seen the news that starting from the next episode (which by the way is with none other than Kushal Gadhia) you can get enhanced CPD! My guest and I will produce A&Os and have some questions for you to answer. The only caveat is you have to be a Dentinal Tubules member – if you listen to my ramblings, you either LOVE dentistry or you WANT TO TRY to love dentistry or you want to reignite your passion, and that’s exactly what Tubules is about and I am provide for them to quality assure and issue my CPD. This Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAEenV8Ct90 For information about Jason Smithson’s next courses, visit: Jason Smithon’s website His Restorative Program

I am joined by Dr. Stephen Hudson of Dental Law and Ethics Blog Protrusive Dental Pearl: Download my EXACT examination Custom Screen for free! (I had to move the link to the Facebook group where you fill find all the custom screens – wait for group approval) Once you are in the group, this is the post with the download: In this episode we cover: Who can call themselves an ‘Expert’ and why it’s stupid Who was Montgomery and why did they have such an impact on our profession? Where do you draw the line in terms of ‘explain every single option’ If you feel uncomfortable treating this patient – how can you tell your patient? Consent forms – are they really necessary? What happens when a child attends with the father, not with the mother? Under age Teeth Whitening – would you do it? Do you always need a PA for extractions? The GDC says you should make a recommendation – what happens when the patient says ‘No’ to the recommended treatment? The over arching theme of this episode is the importance of building rapport with your patient! If you like what you hear, please Subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share with a friend who may find it useful! https://www.facebook.com/protrusive/videos/589415178518912

Dr Tif Qureshi is back for Dahl Part 2! We build on that awesome first episode (Episode 16) and discuss: Contraindications of Dahl Technique Maximising success Uses of splints during Dahl Technique – is that even possible? What type? When? Communicating with our patients Assessing the Envelope of Function What if Dahl fails? Deprogramming prior to Dahl What if the Dahl wears down years down the line – how to ‘recycle’ Dahl technique Influence of Digital on Dahl technique? On the show, I promised Tif I would share a full protocol case with him – you can see this on my Protrusive Facebook page here. *PROTRUSIVE DENTAL PEARL* A £30 composite heater! This mug warmer looks really posh and can be used to heat composite and local anaesthetic.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6WuuHI__oA Check out this full episode on YouTube

Welcome to my 2nd Interference Cast – based on Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life. David Bretton and I came up with our very own 12 Rules for Dentistry! I had David come on for this because he IS Mr. Positivity in UK Dentistry. We hope you find these relevant, engaging and ‘real’. This is the audio version of my Video Podcast recorded earlier this month – if you prefer to watch the video (which I prefer, you get to see our silly facial expressions!) then you can watch it on YouTube or my Facebook page Facebook.com/protrusive or my IGTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qvDBz06WC4 Rule 1 – See Everyone (and it’s not quite what you think this means!) Rule 2 – Create a Positive Environment Rule 3 – The patient in front of you is the most important person Rule 4 – Don’t own the patient’s problem Rule 5 – Do not care about your patients’ teeth more than they do Rule 6 – Trust your gut Rule 7 – Take time to take care of yourself Rule 8 – Focus on your own journey Rule 9 – Have mentors (it has never been easier!) Rule 10 – There is no shame in admitting you do not know something Rule 11 – If you’re not enjoying things, something needs to change Rule 12 – Enjoy the present moment and the journey

I am joined in this 2 part Episode by Dr Tif Qureshi, the undisputed ‘King of ABB’ (Align, Bleach, Bond). We really and truly geek out over the Dahl Technique over the 2 episodes. There were just WAY too many gems to cram in to one episode, and not all of it was about Dahl! This episode (Episode 16) focuses on: The prestigious award that Dr Qureshi recently won Importance of long term follow ups for your learning as a Dentist Why you should not chase the big ticket treatment An interesting reason why Tif is not chasing new patients Are young associates moving job positions too frequently? Why the patients that are referred to you are special The Dahl Technique as an interceptive treatment modality Who is the ideal patient for the Composite Dahl Technique? Would you ever do the Dahl technique straight to Ceramic? At what point does a Toothwear case become a Full Mouth Rehab instead? What is the maximum recommended amount of anterior toothwear you should restore predictably with Dahl? How Tif uses Dahl principles to approach a Full Mouth Rehabilitation The next episode will be more focused on the clinical side of the Dahl technique. I promised you a good resource where you can read in-depth about the Dahl technique – as in this episode I assumed you had a basic grasp: BDJ Article about Dahl Technique If you found this useful, tell another Dentist! UPDATE: Dr Michael Melkers Occlusion Course has been moved to November 27th and 28th 2020! Reserve your seat at Occlusion2020.com for Dr Michael Melker’s signature 2 day course Listen to the Episode with Dr Michael Melkers

Not only did I finally get Michael Melkers to finally come on my Podcast….I also managed to get him over in November 2020 for his signature 2 day occlusion program! The event was rearranged from May 2020 to November 2020 due to Covid-19 – therefore new tickets will be added. Check out Occlusion2020.com for tickets. I present my first ever Video Podcast below – but as always, the audio version is available by direct download above, or from iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify etc. This episode’s Protrusive Dental Pearl is shared by one of the talented Dental Technicians I use, Hit Parmar – how can we give our patients the experience of what a splint might feel like, as if to test tolerance and compliance? “How will I know I will not gag or be able to wear one in my sleep?” – a common and valid concern. Listen to the audio podcast to find out how you can manage this and test the waters! (within the first few minutes of the introduction to the episode) In this fun and informative episode, we discuss: – What is the point of using a Facebow and Articulator? (you may be surprised by his answer..!) – Are we really designing Occlusal schemes for optimum function (spoiler – we’re not!) – Why is our understanding of Occlusion…’sub-optimal’ once graduating? – Which is the best Occlusion camp? Dawson? Pankey? Kois? LVI? – Which is the ‘best splint’? – We discuss his upcoming 2-day Occlusion in Everyday Practice program in Heathrow 27th and 28th November 2020 Do join us in November for occlusion and lamb chops at Occlusion2020.com You will never find a better value Occlusion or even Michael Melkers course ever again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQQg9daDak

I am joined again by one of the most passionate people I know, Dhru Shah! He also helped me with Episode 3 – Transitioning to Private Dentistry which is one of the most listened to episodes on my podcast. What drives you? How you can be more engaged as a Dentist? What are your values and how it is relevant to your career? Where and how you can develop passion for Dentistry – the best thing is that it answers a burning question I get asked a lot – ‘Jaz you’ve done a lot of courses, which one should I do next?’ – Dhru talks about a system where you need your day list and a highlighter to figure that out yourself How can we get more Dentists in a state of Flow As promised in the podcast, do check out Scott Jeffrey’s Value Discovery System and be sure to get your family and staff involved! For the video teaser of the podcast:

In this mini episode (interference cast – see what I did there?), I discuss about key lessons in protocols and philosophies I have learned from 3 awesome Dentists: Prof Nicolas Martin, Dr Rajiv Ruwala and Dr Jerry Lim. https://youtu.be/_CEXnLyE_rw Full episode also transcribed and on Video to watch, including my IGTV. Take home points: Have protocols in place in Clinical Dentistry so that your workflow becomes predictable Train your staff well and make them familiar with your systems and protocols Have a Philosophy for Occlusion – does not matter if it is Spear, Dawson, Kois, Pankey, Neuromuscular or whatever! Have A philosophy Go all in – immerse yourself deep with knowledge, we owe it to our patients!

This episode is for all dental students, but particularly those in 4th and 5th year. I was joined by my friend Prateek Biyani who runs an awesome resource for students at Dental Notebook (check it out!) Protrusive Dental Pearl: If you’re a Dental student, I recommend attending the Dentinal Tubules Student Congress. It is jam packed with great speakers and really fits well with students. GREAT value and I wish we had something like this when I was a student! Our aim was to give away all our tips and advice that helped us during finals. We cover: MCQs App 9:06 Key books that helped us 8:30 Importance of study clubs 6:21 Great resources 7:46 SoundNote app 10:33 Integrating evidence base in to your answers 15:50 Top tips for OSCEs 17:14 How to do well in a Seen patient or Finals patient exam 24:01 If you found this useful, be sure to share it with your dental student colleagues. Good luck everyone!

Sorry about the delay fellow dental geeks – I have been enjoying fatherhood, revising and sitting my Ortho Diploma exams, and then was part of the epic experience that was Dentinal Tubules Congress 2019! Now I am ready to edit more episodes =) In Episode 12 I am joined by Ivan, aka The Implant Ninja! In this episode we discuss: Checking occlusion of your implants Implant protected occlusion Grey area of implant occlusion – at what point do you shift the load and share it with implants? Canines that are restored with implants – do we still aim for canine guidance? Do we need balanced occlusion in full arches? What do you tell your patients about implant longevity? Work/Life balance How to identify red flag patients (absolute GEM!) Having a system for your practice to produce content for social media As promised in the episode, the link for early, early bird registration for Tubules Congress 2020: https://www.dentinaltubules.com/congress-early-bird Implant Ninja’s Instagram to learn about his books and courses: Implant Ninja