Protrusive Dental Podcast

How should you  gain consent for ELECTIVE treatments? Is selling in dentistry something to avoid, or an essential part of patient care? How much does emotional intelligence really matter for your success and happiness? Dr. Colin Campbell joins for a powerful episode that dives into consent, sales, and the balance between profit and ethics in dentistry. He also unpacks the huge role of emotion...

Can and should Dentists carry out home sleep testing? It’s actually super easy and I have been doing it for 18 months! What happens after you screen them—do you know what to do next? This episode will teach you! Dr. Jaz Gulati shares his personal journey into incorporating sleep testing in practice—after 1.5 years of doing it, the impact has been nothing short of game-changing. https://youtu.be/H4...

Imagine your patient is choking on a rubber dam clamp…what’s the safest way to manage choking when the patient is lying flat? Your patient’s hands are shaking and they’re drenched in sweat – is it low blood sugar, anxiety, or a cardiac event? ​​Do you know exactly what to do if your patient has a seizure in the chair? This second part of the Medical Emergencies series with...

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CPD for all Dental professionals – without getting bored! Do you know exactly what to do if a patient faints in your chair? Could you spot the early signs of anaphylaxis—before it’s too late? How quickly could you find and deliver adrenaline if it really mattered? https://youtu.be/7b2oG4g12q0 Watch PDP241 on Youtube After six years of podcasting and creating CPD, we’re fin...

How on earth can a neck injection eliminate teeth sensitivity? Can a patient’s tooth sensitivity really be linked to their occlusion? Is occlusal adjustment ever indicated for sensitivity? And what’s the actual mechanism behind those cases where everything looks fine — no cracks, no significant wear, no exposed dentine — yet the patient still complains their teeth are sensitive? In this episode, D...

Is it time to say goodbye to your DSLR? Are mirrorless cameras really the  future of dental photography? If your DSLR is still working perfectly, should you  upgrade now or wait for the right time? Jaz is joined by  Dr. Ashish Soneji  in this game-changing episode to discuss the  death of the DSLR  and why the shift to  mirrorless cameras  is inevitable. The...

Should we be doing more to save questionable teeth? What if you could buy more time — without compromising patient care? Dr. Omar Ikram returns for a powerful episode diving into the real-world decision-making between endodontics and implants. Together with Jaz, they explore tough scenarios — like teeth with nasty cracks or minimal remaining structure — and ask the critical question: when is it tr...

Is Practice Ownership worth the stress?  What’s the most difficult thing you have to do as a practice owner?  Thinking about starting your own squat practice? How long does it really take before you see profit, and what sacrifices do you need to make along the way? In this episode, Jaz is joined by  Dr. Shabnam Zai  to unpack the real highs and lows of running a dental practic...

Are you living your career by design—or just letting it happen to you? Do you know what your ideal day as a dentist looks like? What about your ideal week? In this episode, Jaz is joined by  Dr. Andrea Ogden  to explore how you can design a career—and a life—in dentistry that feels purposeful and fulfilling. They dive into why many of us get stuck on autopilot, chasing goals we...

Is gold really dead or making a comeback 2025? Are zirconia and biomimetic dentistry sounding the final bell for precious metal restorations? Is there still a place for gold in modern practice—and when is it actually the  best  option? Dr. Lane Ochi  joins Jaz for a rare live podcast episode to unpack the current and future role of gold restorations. From skyrocketing costs and lost...

Can you apply the Dahl technique to localised POSTERIOR wear? Spoiler alert: hell yeah! How can the Dahl Technique help when there is posterior wear and NO space to restore? How predictable is building up posterior teeth (rather than the usual worn anteriors)? In this episode, Jaz dives into the ‘Reverse Dahl Technique’, a twist on the classic method typically used for localized anterior wear.&#16...

Do you feel confident managing patients with TMD or oro-facial pain? Are you clear on when to treat conservatively—and when to escalate? What’s the best SEQUENCE of care for TMD patients? Emma  returns to Protrusive Students fresh from her finals, joining Jaz for an insightful episode on the basics of TMD management. Together, they explore the foundational steps of TMD care, from proper diagn...

Have you heard of Photobiomodulation (PBM)? Or are you thinking… ‘ photo-what?! ’ Is red light therapy just voodoo science—or is it already part of mainstream healthcare? Can PBM really help with wound healing, pain relief, and even reduce the risk of dementia? In this episode,  Professor Praveen Arany  joins Jaz Gulati to break down the science and clinical relevance of PBM in den...

Should you be re-treating that root canal—or referring it out? What are the red flags that scream “specialist only”? How do you confidently remove GP without compromising disinfection? Dr. Ayman Al-Sibassi  joins Jaz in this endo-packed episode to help you navigate the tricky world of root canal re-treatments. From solvent selection and GP removal techniques to assessing case difficulty, they...

Are you confident when increasing the vertical dimension? How do you plan, stage, and sequence a full-mouth case safely? What’s the right deprogramming method—leaf gauge, Kois appliance, or something else? Dr. David Bloom  joins Jaz in this powerhouse episode to demystify the real-world process of increasing vertical dimension. With decades of experience in comprehensive dentistry, David shar...

How do you manage patients that have ultra high expectations? What’s the best way to communicate cosmetic outcomes before the final result? How do you balance your aesthetic vision with what they see? Dr. Brandon Mack joins Jaz for a deep dive into the realities of cosmetic dentistry—from subjective perceptions of beauty to practical tips that make or break a case. They discuss how to navigate aes...

We use articulators to help ‘mimic’ our patient’s jaw movements, to ultimately do less adjustments/revisions in the future. But are digital articulators there yet? Or is analog king? Or is digital dentistry just flashy tech with no real-world benefits? Can a virtual articulator truly match the movements of your patient’s jaw? Is a CBCT really better than a facebow—and WHEN should you use which? In...

Are you considering the airway in your treatment planning? Could centric relation (CR) be compromising your patient’s breathing? When you open the vertical dimension, are you making the airway better—or worse? Welcome to another AES 2026 series episode, this time with LEGEND Dr. Jeff Rouse as he joins Jaz in this eye-opening episode to explore how airway, aesthetics, and function are deeply interc...

Have you actually looked back at your long-term cases to see how layering compares to injection moulding? Is traditional freehand layering still your go-to for anterior composite aesthetics? Are you using it because it gives the best result — or just because that’s how you were trained? In this episode, Dr. Marco Maiolino joins Jaz Gulati for a meaty discussion about injection moulding —a techniqu...

Should we really restore primary molars without local anaesthetic or injections? When should we start taking radiographs for child patients? Is it time to say goodbye to traditional anterior strip crowns and embrace preformed zirconia crowns? And seriously – how do you get a wiggly, fidgety child to sit still long enough for a solid restoration?! The secret lies in choosing a technique that’...

How can dentists help kids breathe, sleep, and grow better—even if the problem isn’t the teeth? When should you refer, and what tools can you use right now in your practice? In this AES special episode,  Jaz Gulati  is joined by  Dr. Liz Turner  and  Dr. Meggie Graham —general dentists who have evolved their practice with a deep passion for airway and whole-child...

Are you still using long-term provisionals just to test OVD? Is an occlusal splint really the best way to assess vertical dimension? Could raising the OVD actually harm your patient? Dr. Lukasz Lassmann  joins Jaz and  Mahmoud Ibrahim   this  AES  special episode to challenge conventional thinking around occlusion, vertical dimension, and full mouth rehab. Lukasz shar...

Should You Invest in Chairside Milling or 3D Printing? How do milling and printing compare in durability and cost? Which option provides the best long-term ROI for your workflow? In this deep dive,  Dr. Rustom Moopen  shares his experience with CEREC, ExoCAD, and in-house fabrication, breaking down the real benefits and limitations of both technologies....

“Jaz, I don’t know which course to take?” “Should I do Aspire Academy, Kois, Chris Orr or Paul Tipton?” (all great courses and legends by the way!) Of course its confusing – there are now more ‘Level 7 Diplomas’ than Dentists! There are also lots of biased testimonials – surely they can’t ALL be the ‘best course I ever did?’, right? So just HOW do you choose the right postg...

Which imaging techniques should you prioritize for TMD patients? Does a panoramic radiograph hold any value?  When should you consider taking a CBCT of the joints instead? How about an MRI scan for the TMJ? Dr. Dania Tamimi  joins Jaz for the first AES 2026 Takeover episode, diving deep into the complexities of TMD diagnosis and TMJ Imaging. They break down the key imaging techniques, ho...