Protrusive Dental Podcast

In this interview I discuss with Harmeet Grewal about Rubber Dam Isolation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEQ7bAuPWZQ How to get started with rubber dam isolation We discuss our undergraduate experience of rubber dam isolation How rubber dam reduces stress and improves the quality of your work Reduce ballistic droplet spread of viruses AKA the cough How to talk to patients about rubber dam &#821...

I speak with a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Ben Pollock) and a Physio-turned-Dentist (Samuel Cope) about back pain and Dentistry – I was left SHOCKED about the relationship (or lack of!) between bad posture and having pain as a Dentist, Therapist or Nurse. Protrusive Dental Pearl: check out my favourite (non-dental) books (my reading list) for self-development, social sciences and person...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS6UAJmwz9A In this interference cast I discuss my opinions and experiences of finding associate positions and what strategies DF1s and Dentists looking for associate positions should consider. Is BDJ jobs obsolete? Can social media help? Is a dental portfolio over-rated? Surely, you need to know the right people? Questions and comments on the video welcome!

Following on from the hugely successful Part 1 with Dr Libi – we present a very clinically focussed Part 2 where we discuss: A case of a deep cavity on a deciduous molar – how would YOU treat it? Stainless steel crowns and Hall crowns – lots of troubleshooting Brilliant analogies and communication pearls yet again LA vs No LA when treating Children? Management of Molar Incisor Hy...

I am joined by Paediatric Dentist Dr Libi Almuzian who is so passionate about Paeds! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxMqET7Y8s Watch the entire episode on YouTube There were so many knowledge bombs that I made broke this in to a 2 part series. Part 1 (this episode) will focus on Communication and Prevention, and Part 2 will be a bit more clinical with specific scenarios discussed. If you love se...

During this crappy time in our lives (there is never a good time for a Pandemic, right?!) I turn to one of the most positive people I know, Barry Oulton. This 18 minute chat really uplifted me and I think it will help you all. We discuss – Mindset – How to view a problem as an opportunity – The importance of love (verb) – Importance of power posing – Importance of Exercise https://www.youtube.com/...

I recorded this a few weeks ago and recently finished editing it (always enjoy chatting with Barry G) – I was pretty much ‘shy’ and dare I say ’embarassed’ to post this/make it public because in the grand scheme of things, our world is being rocked by Covid-19 at the moment and we have so much to worry about… But then two people independently sent me a photo on Instagram of them at home watching m...

Last week it was International Women’s Day, which makes me especially proud to share this absolute clinical blockbuster with one of the most inspirational Women in Dentistry – Dr Manrina Rhode. In this very clinical episode of PDP, she teaches us about Veneers – she has been placing them for several years and has developed awesome systems in her practice for this. Full Video version on YouTube or...

In this episode I am joined by Restorative Specialist, Dr Kushal Gadhia who is one of the educators for ACE Courses . He is one of the most passionate people about Occlusion I have met, so it was great to geek out with him. Protrusive Dental Pearl: Have you located your local physiotherapist who has an interest in treating Temporomandibular Disorders? You can find them on the following website: AC...

In this short episode I discuss 3 reflections from a composite veneer case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAGyIySRQUc 1) Communication – regarding case communication and case acceptance in an ethical manner 2) Using the Mylar Pull technique for interproximal management Full Youtube video for mylar pull technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-fqXLi78P0 3) A bur which I LOVE to use to shape c...

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 Onl...

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...

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 li...

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 (w...

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 f...

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 versi...

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...

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 wo...

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 valu...

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...

Have you ever encountered the patient with all the signs of bruxism/parafunction, yet they deny this passionately? I see this daily. Patients are in denial that they parafunction – how can we communicate better with these patients? I am joined on this Protrusive Dental Podcast episode by Dr Barry Oulton to help us communicate better with bruxers! In this episode, which has a brilliant Protrusive D...

Zak Kara is one of the best communicators I know. He is too humble to even entertain that statement, but it’s true! He shares with us real-world communication gems and they will blow your mind. In this episode we cover: How to communicate to our patients about longevity of dental work Importance of asking questions – ‘how long are you expecting this to last?’ What’s a linchpin and how we can ‘lead...

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed within this interview are those of Aws Alani and do not necessarily represent the opinions or viewpoints of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust or Kings College London In this episode we discuss: Restorability is subjective – are there any objective criteria we can rely on? Implants vs teeth – implants are not a panacea. Implant systems go obsolete, teeth are...

2021 UPDATE : If you want to learn more about Splints, check out the SPLINTEMBER Series I recently did: Which is the Best Dental Splint? Stay Away from TMD Michigan Splints are Overrated Anterior Only Occlusal Appliances Part 1 Anterior Only Occlusal Appliances Part 2 Pre-register for the Online Splint Course which will get rid of Splint confusion and teach you theory and practical you need to kno...

Is this a silly question? Now that I know the answer, perhaps so. But I do think that many students and GDPs fail to see the main role of Class I molars in a pleasing smile… I am joined in this episode by Dr Mohammed Almuzian, Specialist Orthodontist and one of the best educators I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. What we cover in this podcast: What is the significance of Class I molar...