Protrusive Dental Podcast

Why do some patients struggle with anesthesia, requiring multiple cartridges just to get numb? Could your TMD patients have an underlying systemic condition that’s been missed? Are you overlooking the signs of a connective tissue disorder? https://youtu.be/gaoJKPTV_Z0 Watch PDP222 on Youtube ”When you can’t connect the issue, think connective tissue!” Dr.  Audrey Kershaw  joins Jaz...

Can composite really outperform ceramic in the right case? Do you know when to choose an inlay over an onlay? What makes occlusal veneers so effective — even at just 0.6 mm thickness? After years of anticipation,  Dr. Pascal Magne  finally joins Jaz Gulati on the podcast for an episode packed with adhesive dentistry gold. They dive deep into occlusal veneers, material selection, and why...

What is the number 1 communication advice for Dentists? Are you confident in discussing treatment fees with your patients? Do you struggle with communicating your worth without feeling awkward? How do you shift your mindset to charge what you’re truly worth without feeling guilty (a money mindset issue)? https://youtu.be/vapDrnVqHRw In this enlightening conversation, Jaz opens up about his o...

Are ergonomic loupes and fancy chairs really worth the investment? Is back pain an inevitable part of being a dentist—or can it be prevented? Are you setting yourself up for a long, pain-free career in dentistry? What’s the number one thing you should be doing right now to protect your body for the long haul? Dr. Sam Cope  is back, and he’s not just any dentist—he started as a...

Are “contact lens veneers” just fake news? Why is the traditional 0.7mm prep approach outdated? Are you truly preserving enamel in your veneer preparations? Should you ever bond veneers to root dentin or cementum after crown lengthening? Why is the Galip Gürel technique the gold standard for minimal prep veneers? https://youtu.be/5BEFD1XaZtE Watch PDP219 on Youtube Dr. David Bloom  joins Jaz...

CORE CPD ALERT! 🚨 How dare I veer away from our beloved clinical topics to talk about… decontamination!?! 😱 Have you ever wondered how you should be disinfecting occlusal mirrors without getting them scratched ? Should we be using PTFE inside the pulp chamber if it’s not been autoclaved? What are the most common decontamination mistakes that we make day in and day out that are so easy to fix? In...

Is Work-Life Balance a Myth? How do you find the right balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life? Can you truly have it all…without sacrificing your health or family time? https://youtu.be/wkAv3noFXNk Watch PS014 on Youtube In this episode, Jaz and Emma Hutchison, ‘the Protrusive Student’, dive into the real challenges of balancing parenthood, clinical dentistry, and LIF...

When Your Size 10 File is not going to length, what is happening? Your apex locator isn’t giving you a zero reading. Your file is stuck. You’re wondering—have you ledged? Or could something else be at play? In this must-listen follow-up episode, Dr. Samuel Johnson returns to tackle the biggest endodontic dilemmas left unanswered from part one. If you haven’t checked that out yet, go back and liste...

‘Mentorship is more important than courses’ – said lots of wise Dentists, and I think they’re right! Do you have a mentor guiding you in your dental career? How do you know if you’re making the right clinical decisions? https://youtu.be/5N0kj2YuFtA Watch IC058 on Youtube In this episode, Jaz is joined by Damian Panchal and Shivani Sadani to discuss the power of mentorship in dentistry....

What makes apex locators reliable—or completely misleading? How do you determine the true working length of a root canal? Why is relying solely on radiographs for endo success a risky move? Dr. Samuel Johnson  joins Jaz for a game-changing episode that will make you rethink everything you know about endodontics. In this first part of a two-part special, they dive into the nuances of apex loca...

Are you confident in managing patients on bisphosphonates or biologics? Which medications increase the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)? How do you decide when to extract a tooth and when to refer to a specialist? In this episode, Jaz is joined by oral surgery consultant Dr. Pippa Cullingham to explore the complexities of MRONJ. They break down the key risk factors, shar...

Not quite happy or set with being a GDP? Have you just started as a GDP and want to streamline your learnings for a brighter future? Is an MSc the right plan of action for you? How important are mentors in all of this? In this episode we discuss  Dr Kiran Shakla’s  journey from University to Australia to working as a Dentist at a Specialist Practice. She shares with us her top tips on ho...

How do we decide whether speciality training is right for us? Is the best time to specialise straight after Dental School? Or should we gain some experience in practice first? Dr Beant Thandi  joins us today to share his journey into specialising and shares some key experiences that will surely help guide you along the way. We discuss the different specialities within Dentistry as well as wha...

Two weeks ago I suffered a spontaneous pneumothorax and it shook me. This episode came at the PERFECT time as such health scares remind us that our health and wellbeing are the highest form of Wealth. Should Dentists have a therapist to manage stress and anxiety? Did you know that a BDA survey found 1 in 5 practitioners have seriously considered taking their own lives? Is it the intense work envir...

What is the best technique for fabricating temporary veneers? How do you ensure they are retentive but not TOO retentive? What’s the best way to shape, polish, and remove them efficiently? In this episode, I’m joined by Aodhan Docherty —an absolute sensation in Sydney when it comes to veneers. He’s mastered the art, and today, he’s on a mission to share everything you need to know to get crisp, st...

A Clinician’s guide to TMD Management Walkthrough of the latest TMD Guidelines with the authors! What’s the right approach when a patient presents with both acute and chronic painful jaw symptoms? How can the latest RCS guidelines simplify your diagnosis and treatment process? In this episode, Professor Justin Durham and Mrs. Emma Beecroft join Jaz to unpack the latest Royal College of Surgeons TM...

In this episode, Jaz dives into the complexities of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) management with Dr. Suzie Bergman , a US-based dentist and TMD sufferer. They discuss why treatments for TMD vary so much and examine the current state of evidence-based approaches. https://youtu.be/r3QpkMYeTWk Watch PDP212 on Youtube Dr. Bergman shares her personal journey, highlighting conservative treatments,...

How far should you extend composite resin? When does edge bonding become a composite veneer?  How do you decide where to finish the restoration?  And most importantly, how do you avoid that dreaded yellow-brown stain line that can form on anterior resins? These are just some of the burning questions tackled in this episode with my guest, Dr.  Mahmoud Ibrahim . We dive deep into...

What influences your decision when choosing ceramics? What are the main ceramics nowadays—and do porcelain-fused-to-metal still have a place in dentistry? Are the protocols different for various types of ceramics and crown materials? How important is rubber dam isolation, and is a split dam good enough? In this Back to Basics Protrusive episode, Jaz teams up again with  Emma Hutchison ,...

What’s the best way to reduce post-op pain after extractions? And why should we never use the term “painkiller” with patients? What to do when you hear the dreaded *crack* of a tuberosity? In this episode we talk about all things post-operative extraction complications! And I’m joined by one of the nicest guys in dentistry –  Dr. Nekky Jamal   Complications are something we ALL exp...

In this special recap, we’ll explore 12 key lessons from 2024 —insights that have shaped our practice, validated our protocols, and sometimes, inspired small but meaningful changes. Happy New Year from Team Protrusive! As we kick off 2025, we want to express heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support throughout 2024. What were the standout moments that shaped your learning this year? Which ep...

Are you focusing enough on pink aesthetics in smile design? What role does gingiva play in achieving a truly stunning smile? When should you refer for recession around lower incisors or upper canines? Can you get the gum to grow back through orthodontics? And how about class 5 restorations? Should we do them, or should we work on the gingival recession first? In this episode, Jaz is joined by the...

In this episode, we focus on the link between periodontal disease and the systemic effects on the human body. There’s more to oral hygiene than just saving our teeth, so let’s dive into this fascinating episode with  Dr Reena Wadia  to learn more about the importance of perio and how it is associated with the rest of our health. https://youtu.be/fldpB_8h2Dc Watch GF024 on Youtube Key Tak...

What are the steps involved in Functional Crown Lengthening? Which scenarios/teeth are best for this type of surgery? What is biologic width and why should we care? Is Bone sounding a diagnostic test, or just a genre of music? The answer to these questions and a lot more can be found in this packed episode with  Dr Hiten Halai . We cover the right protocols when crown lengthening and understa...

Application points, luxation vs elevation, avoiding common mistakes – this one’s an episode that I wish I had when I was at dental school! How do you know when you’ve found the application point during extractions? What are the key protocols that can help make your extractions more efficient? https://youtu.be/rOBPnCTyAwM Watch PS012 on Youtube This week’s Protrusive Student...