Protrusive Dental Podcast

Periodontology has some good studies and evidence base – but what is the current thinking in the role of occlusion/parafunction in the aetiology and progress of periodontal diseases? I am joined by Specialist Periodontist, London-based Dr Richard Horwitz to discuss exactly the correlation and link between occlusion and periodontitis. https://youtu.be/QhZfDxR4SoY Are those with Anterior Open...

We think we know what a tooth looks like….but most of the restorations that we see on a daily basis…how many of them have truly natural or morphologically correct tooth anatomy? I am joined by Dr Jurgita Sybaite who is the undisputed Queen of Tooth Anatomy! (Full video on main website) She works with Dr Basil Mizrahi and is passionate about Restorative Dentistry. https://www.youtube.co...

Interproximal reduction (IPR) is a useful way to create space in Orthodontics, but it has to be performed carefully to make sure it looks good and is effective. If you are new to Orthodontics or have never performed IPR before – this episode is for you. I am joined by Dr Devaki Patel, specialist Orthodontist, to discuss IPR techniques and the nitty-gritty details and answer the questions you...

I am joined by a young Dentist, James Martin, who started a really cool Facebook group called Dentists Who Invest . Well, if there is a group dedicated to Dentists who own Air fryers , then James’ group definitely has a need! The advice we share on this podcast is aimed at Dentists who have no clue about Investing. Forget dental school, but even in our general education we are not taught per...

I want to talk about maximising your learning potential from all the courses that you attend, but particularly the online ones. I was inspired from listening to a book called Limitless by Jim Kwik ( check it out if you’re in to maximising your potential and the human mind ). It had so many gems in there which I thought would be so useful for Dentists to learn when we’re attending cours...

Get ready for the best summary of bridges you ever heard, including diving deep in to this mystical design of bridgework called ‘fixed-movable’ bridge. You cannot search about Bridge Design on Google without landing on the great content that Prof Paul Tipton has released. https://youtu.be/h9mmRiFtHmU Protrusive Dental Pearl: where to place your grooves for crowns and bridges? Crowns: p...

One night when Dr Rajiv Ruwala was up all night as his daughter would not sleep…he came up with a very inspired list… He was interviewing Dentists for associate positions and asked himself, ‘What are the habits of the most successful and valued Dentists?’ He came up with this awesome list which we discuss point-by-point in this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.co...

As Dentists we do not treat headaches – however, we can manage the parafunctional forces and you will be amazed at how many patients will reduce their use of analgesics after these appliances. This is the big one….we finally delve deeper in to Anterior appliances as part of Splintember! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jX7mB_jDKc Lets talk about these really evil devices [/sarcasm] &#8...

Michigan Splints AKA Stabilization Splints are the ‘gold standard’ occlusal splint according to many occlusal camps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIfqn2Zkjp0 Check out the Youtube channel for video versions of the podcast. At 10 minute mark there is an error – I showed a Facebow being used whilst talking about Leaf Gauges. Dental School told me that this Splint is the only one...

Why do some patients have painful joints, whereas others get headaches? And why do MOST of our parafunctional patients not get any symptoms at all? Why do some peoples teeth wear away, whilst others teeth are riddled in cracks? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amdss07uN9s In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of devoting your career in Dentistry to treating Temporomandibular disorders. Tr...

2021 UPDATE: This blew up! I was inspired to create a flowchart to help with Splint Decision Making – download the flowchart by clicking here Which is the BEST Dental Splint? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsXjNkmQf9s Best splint on YouTube – or listen on the usual podcast channels It is finally SPLINTEMBER and we kick it off with an all time important question – which is the be...

It is the one you have been patiently waiting for since I announced it on Instagram….Personal Branding with Shaz Memon who wrote the BOOK ‘Instagram for Dentists’. https://youtu.be/R9tU-lLlLlY What Shaz, from Digimax Dental , does not know about branding as a Dentist is not worth knowing. Protrusive Dental Pearl: Are you Google-able? Are you one page 1 of Google when patients and...

In this episode we listen to Alan’s story. His name is Alan Burgin and he’s also known as The Cornish Dentist on Instagram. https://youtu.be/oF-yyrwPfm4 His story involves themes of mentorship, challenges, overcoming adversity, gaining a work life balance, (so actually going abroad to Australia for six months)….I don’t give too much of the story away, but it involves so man...

Case Acceptance – sounds dirty doesn’t it? Well its kind of important. We can make a huge difference to the lives of our patients and do more of the Dentistry we love to do. But only if your patient sees value in your treatment plan and believes you are the right Dentist with the right solutions. I spoke with Dr Gurs Sehmi who shared all his secrets! (I kind of forced it out of him!) T...

If there is one piece of content I produce in my LIFE which I think MAY have a massive impact on your life – it might not get much bigger than this one right here! I will put the video up shortly, but you can catch it on Facebook premiere tonight at 8pm on Protrusive Dental Podcast Facebook Page . Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ8yKV0MTr4 Do your grades at dental school influence yo...

At Dental School I was taught that we have 2 opportunities as clinicians to save a patient’s life. One was mouth cancer diagnosis (obviously) and the other was a patient with GORD who may develop Barrett’s Oesophagus. However, as I look back now, I do believe dental school missed something out….and that is Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). There is no formal acknowledgement of Airway i...

Dental Recruitment is Changing! https://youtu.be/1WmvW9-1YWE Would you rather work in a lavish dental clinic with all the bells and whistles, but with a high turnover of nurses and lacking a culture or ethos…OR, work in a ‘mediocre’ clinic with happy staff and a thriving culture? What makes an awesome dental practice, and how can associates and therapists find them? Where are they hidi...

I left you on a bit of a cliffhanger last episode – but now you can finish off Andy’s ‘origin story’ of Posterior Guided Occlusion (PGO) and understand how this is practically implemented on patients. If you missed Part 1 and the ebook by Dr Andy Toy , check it out. https://youtu.be/WJxr1JPpDO0 The Protrusive Dental Pearl for this episode is continuing on the theme of Denta...

Do you worship canine guidance? I think I went through a phase where I placed a very high importance on the presence or absence of canine guidance. I then got thinking…how and why are my patients with AOBs doing just fine? Why is it that some studies suggest that only 5% of the population has canine guidance, and others suggest up to 60%? Is group function really the villain? This is why I a...

Yes, you have read the title correct. I DID get Chris Orr on the Podcast…the silver lining of lockdown?! I am very excited to share this episode with you – Composite vs Ceramic, Direct vs Indirect. I have placed hundreds of humongous composites in my career that in hindsight should have been indirect restorations – I share the challenges that I faced in my journey and I am sure m...

With ‘The Denture Guy’ Mark Bishop who was also my first ever clinical tutor 11 years ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BkBEK01P0o We discussed: 🎤 Occlusion with Dentures 🎤 Identifying red flags 🎤 At what point do you need to accept that the patient NEEDS to have implants to have success with dentures 🎤 What’s more important? A technically excellent denture, or a patient...

I love Dentistry…but I FREAKING HATE CRACKS. CRACKS = DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS with our patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIsjE2Km-po Protrusive Dental Pearl: When checking for cracked cusp syndrome using a tooth slooth, make sure to jiggle it a little bit because it can help to get a more accurate result! I am joined by Endo Queen Dr. Kreena Patel – @kreenaspecialistendodontics to di...

This episode aims to navigate the Dentist around the complicated world of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). I literally start from the basics and we build up – hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30dNlplwdoI What is a Fit test vs Fit check Who should be paying for the FFP masks?! Associates?! Oops I failed my fit test – what now? Should we just drop FFP2/FFP3 and jus...

Many Dentists still believe that caries in to dentine on a radiograph automatically means they need to start drilling – why might they be wrong? https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=564343240902780 Remember that case I posted on my FB and IG page some months ago? It had SPLIT our profession down the middle as to whether you should drill those carious lesions or not. https://www.facebook.com/pro...

I was so happy to get feedback from ‘ Finding An Associate Position ‘ interference cast episode. What you asked for was some more direction on Portfolios, and that’s exactly what this episode sets out to do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1URCtgQdczo As well as showing my own CV (it does not need to be too fancy!) and Portfolio, I tap in to Barry Oulton’s experience of hir...