Between the Teeth

In this episode, we speak with Irfan Abas, a valued colleague and, by now, a friend as well. Irfan was born in Beijing, grew up in Zoetermeer, and was educated in Amsterdam. He always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but now he runs his own clinic and trains implantologists through his own Abas Academy. A conversation about his journey, his choices, the balance between work and personal life, and what...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Hilde Schutte, AIOS in oral and maxillofacial surgery at UMC Utrecht. In addition to her dedication for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Hilde is also passionate about kickboxing. Is that combination even possible? An episode about discipline, strategy, and hard work.

In this episode, we meet Sabina Bagga-Kumar, a cardiologist at St. Antonius Cardicare. Sabina talks about the driving forces and motivations that led her to medical science: caring, connecting, and doing meaningful work. She also shares her perspective on the Dutch healthcare system. An episode about vocation, reality, and resilience; about working with both knowledge and empathy; about care as it...

In this episode, we speak with Maartje Brands, a holistic dentist. Maartje explains why she takes a holistic approach to the body and focuses on caring for the person behind the teeth. A conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, family, kitesurfing, hockey... and Red Bull.

In this episode, Nurcan and Martin meet Drs. Haakon Kuit in his practice in Arnhem. Together they touch base on not only implants and socket shields, but also how the journey and experiences have changed Haakon as a person, father, practice owner, fellow trainer, and practitioner.

In the third episode of The Side Room Sessions, Nurcan and Martin have the honor of welcoming Wiebe Derksen for an inspiring conversation. A conversation about Wiebe as a dentist, about the family business Rijnzigt, and about his life outside the practice.

This podcast episode was recorded in a truly special setting; not in our studio, but at Hotel La Réserve in Knokke, during Bone & Tissue Day 2025. We sit down with Dr. Hassan Maghaireh, and what followed was far more than a clinical conversation. From vulnerable and emotional personal stories to visionary insights in bone regeneration and staged grafting.

In the second episode of The Side Room Sessions , Nurcan and Martin talk with Lotte Beumer, a well-known oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the north of the Netherlands. Lotte shares insights into both her personal and professional life, including funny anecdotes and inspiring stories.

In this episode, world-renowned dentist Dr. Ramón Gómez Meda joins host Marcel van Hees for an in-depth conversation about the art and science of soft-tissue management. From regenerative techniques and bone augmentation to soft-tissue grafting, flap design, and immediate loading protocols, Dr. Gómez Meda shares his experience, vision, and practical insights for clinicians. But it’s not all clinic...

In this first episode of Between the Teeth - The Side Room Sessions, our hosts Nurcan Yilmaz and Martin Grobler introduce themselves. It's all about getting to know the people behind the voices. You will learn more about who they are, and about their journey, their biggest failures, and the choices they have made during their personal and professional life. 

In this episode, hosts Marcel van Hees and Nurcan Yilmaz sit down with Prof. Tomas Linkevičius for an in-depth conversation. Together, they explore key topics in modern dentistry, including immediate implant placement, bone regeneration, and the groundbreaking Zero Bone Loss Concept®, a protocol developed by Tomas himself. 

In the first episode of Between the Teeth our host Marcel van Hees talks to our special guest Dr. Stavros Pelekanos. Stavros shares insights on his professional career and his passion for implantology. We touch base on trends and developments in the dental industry and what the future might bring.