Interference Cast – Protrusive Dental Podcast

Have you ever considered Dental Aid Work? Imagine giving up your morning starbucks and your air conditioned dental surgery to work in a developing country that has just 7 dentists. Fellow Protruserati, Dr James Hunter and his young family will be doing just this – they are preparing for a four-year mission to Liberia, Africa, to dedicate themselves to dental aid work. Follow along as we...

Dental Student in THREE different countries?! This is a story of grit and determination. I hope that it will allow us all to reconnect with that burning desire we once had to enter our profession. In this episode, we meet Nav, AKA the_stu_Dent who has had the craziest journey as a Dental Student. Not only defined as a mature student, but as a British born overseas one now working his way to qualif...

Welcome back to another Interference Cast! Today’s episode is a bit unique—for once Jaz wasn’t the one asking the questions. Instead, he had the pleasure of being interviewed by the a cool dental student, Nav Bhatti. During the interview, we explore Jaz’ story, origins, and what fuels his passions. It’s a deep dive into who he is and what drives him. Plus, he shared insight...

Ah, the things we wish we could tell our younger selves! This week, I’m chatting to the fantastic Dr. Alan Mead from Michigan, USA – better known as the host of the Very Dental Podcast. We’ve come together to talk about our top 5 things we wish we knew when we first started our dental career. Alongside the clinical gems, we’ve got great advice on maintaining top-notch mental health, nailing...

Would a Treatment Co-ordinator really benefit your practice? In the latest segment of our podcast, we had the delightful Emma, an expert treatment coordinator, share her experiences and guidance on the evolving role of a treatment coordinator in a dental practice. https://youtu.be/4p5iLCX-mgA Watch IC043 on Youtube Would this TCO model work in your practice? What are the challenges in starting thi...

As promised – the 2nd episode in a week specifically for new graduates looking to map out their career. After last week’s episode on making a Dental Portfolio , this time we are joined by Dr. Ajay Dhunna, a soaring young dentist who graduated in 2018. Join us as we uncover his journey from dental school to becoming an associate, and gain valuable insights on how to excel in your dental caree...

Are you a final year dental student or a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career as an associate dentist? In our latest episode we sat down with Dr. James Murray, a passionate foundation dentist who shares his recent insights and experiences on how to land a job as an associate dentist. Dr. Murray understands the challenges that come with transitioning from dental school to real world pra...

[Trigger warning: this episode discusses topics related to mental health, depression, self-harm, alcohol abuse, and suicide.] Humans first, Dentists second. We will all have personal rough patches during our career – but how does this impact our work and our patients? A Protruserati shares his experiences of a toxic marriage, self harm and alcohol dependence – I am so grateful he anony...

How long do you spend at the end of the day writing notes? Are you always home late? I used to spend HOURS writing up notes after a long day in the clinic, but not anymore. I have been on a journey to find tools that make record keeping easier, more efficient and higher quality. The toughest sessions were TMD consultations where there was so much to take in that my poor nurse struggled to get ever...

Stop waffling and start communicating effectively. Stop giving 75 different treatment options and RECOMMEND the ideal plan based on their goal (hint: ask more questions!). Become efficient with patient communication by switching to video letters using Loom . In this episode, Prav Solanki talks about the trust built between the Dentists and their patients, and how that trust is the foundation for p...

No need for violins – this episode was to share our behind-the-scenes story of creating an online occlusion course. This year has been the most challenging for me and Mahmoud Ibrahim as we worked hard to make OBAB the most tangible, real-world, and comprehensive occlusion training on the planet. We faced many struggles, hardships, and sacrifices along the way. I want to thank you all for you...

Dr. Karl Walker-Finch shares his journey of pain to passion as he reveals the secrets to finding YOUR passion in Dentistry. We started by discussing our crippling imposter syndrome as we left public Dentistry to practice privately. Along that theme we highlight the importance of taking control of your own destiny. Karl’s new book, ‘ In The Loupe ‘ raises money for Confidental (em...

‘Doing’ Social Media is HARD work!’ Do you find it difficult to make time for this? Do you worry about professionalism and ethics on social media? How about the blurred boundaries between professional and personal life? Dentistry is no exception to the trend of using social media in today’s culture. Dentists are using social media to connect with their patients and create n...

Hygienists working without nurses and feeling like scaling machines – it’s about time we covered this elephant in the dental surgery. I brought on my dear friends and exceptional hygienists Morgan Williams and Louise Brake – they have faced career struggles in the past in the quest to finding the right environment and have so much to share with us. The biggest takeaway of this ep...

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 an...

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...

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 tak...

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 di...

As a Dentist, the first years are always the hardest. You have to adjust to unfamiliar situations and people constantly. A newbie’s nerves can lead to self-doubt and hesitation whilst navigating this steep learning curve. I brought on recently qualified Dr. Saeed Cheraghi to guide you through the first few years of the ‘University of Life’. https://youtu.be/PXt3hvsV9LI Check out...

My story of coming to the UK as a refugee from Afghanistan aged 6 and my journey in to Dentistry. I share some tough times and what drives me today. I explained why I think Dentistry was mis-sold to many of us as a 9-5 job (HA!) and my top books and influences. I’m delighted to be a guest on the Soft Bites Podcast . The hosts, Manuela and Jorge , have both been guests on the Protrusive Denta...

Being ‘Mum’ is the hardest (and most rewarding) job in the world. What are the unique challenges of Parenthood for Dentists? I’m thrilled to be sharing this non-clinical episode with you about work-life ‘balance’, especially if you’re thinking of starting a family one day (or just want to reminisce about real-world challenges facing young Dentists that are parents). E...

I’m so excited to bring you another one of my favorite people today: Prav Solanki . I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “for every CLINICAL course you do, do a NON-clinical one”. This is super important. We talk health, relationships, business growth – and if you listen all the way to the end, you’ll learn a BRILLIANT way to build social proof in to...

How much money is enough? Let’s face it, General Dentist is one of the most challenging jobs in the world – what level of income is worth the stress and health risks? This is a very personal question and will vary according to each Dentist’s money mindset and personal values. Dr. James Martin joins us again to discuss personal finances for Dentists. https://youtu.be/QwtQ43cU2uY Check o...

Be proactive. Be the master of your destiny. We have another non-clinical topic all about ‘making your own luck’ in Dentistry and in life including landing your dream associate position with Dr. Rupert Monkhouse, the removable prosthodontic wizard from Suction Lower Complete Dentures – Improve your Removable Prosthodontics   https://youtu.be/7AODxoWKwTs Check out this full episode...

Principal’s tell me it’s difficult to find associates. Associates tell me it’s hard to find good principals. What on Earth is going on?! In this episode I’m going to share with you a really powerful, underutilized technique to to help associates boost their chances of getting an associate position. https://youtu.be/Bjnud4VQ7rI Check out this full episode on YouTube “Sometim...