Protrusive Dental Podcast

LIVE from Chicago AES 2024 + Midwinter! Fresh off our thrilling journey to the American Equilibration Society (AES) Conference in Chicago, alongside the Midwinter event, this episode is your ‘access all areas’ to relive the highlights of our long-awaited expedition. Previously focused solely on equilibration, AES now embraces a broader spectrum, encompassing occlusion, comprehensive dentistry and...

Managing black triangles with composite resin – often these are periodontal patients. Doesn’t that mean you’ll be bonding to root dentine?! Continuing our Adhesive Month series in to March (oops!), we’re excited to bring you Part Two of our journey into the Bioclear Adhesive Philosophy. Building on the rich discussion from Part One (PDP 178) , we’re joined once again by Dr. David...

This episode aims to shine light NOT on the matrix itself, but the adhesive philosophy followed by those that use Bioclear matrices. Everything you wanted to know about the Bioclear system (but never asked!) As we continue to celebrate Adhesive Month (now spilling over into March!), we’re thrilled to bring you insights into the principles of cavity preparation and adhesion a la Bioclear. In...

Is this the death of composite layering and the tedious cusp-by-cusp build up? This episode might just change how you place posterior composites for good! I know so many of us have reservations about bulk fill composites – when I was exposed to the Fast Modelling technique in 2016 I had too many doubts. All those doubts were cleared in this 90 minute episode – grab your onions Protruse...

‘Tell all my patients I’m running 20 minutes late..’ – sound familiar? If so, this episode is for you! Punctuality goes beyond habit; it reflects our respect for others’ time and professionalism. In this episode, we delve into mastering punctuality in dental practice, exploring the balance between patient care and schedule.  Join Nikhil Kanani as he unveils his five actionable str...

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...

Dr Lane Ochi is such a legend that I wanted to throw ALL of Dentistry’s tough questions at him – and as you guys requested, it’s MOSTLY about CRACKS! Dr Ochi practiced in Beverley Hills for 43 years and embodies the Protrusive values of a lifelong learner, avid sharer and with so much humility. Dr Lane Ochi and another of my mentors Dr Michael Melkers will be visiting London on 27th and 28th...

In the previous episode , Jaz and Zahid explored the foundational concepts of IDS and its transformative potential in preserving dentine integrity for bonding. In this Part 2 of Immediate Dentine Sealing (IDS) series, Jaz and Zahid turn their focus onto the critical stages of the fit appointment and reactivation process to ensure you realise the full benefits of IDS. https://youtu.be/CFbek4ZOXJk W...

How and Why to do Immediate Dentine Sealing: In this first episode, Zahid and Jaz not only explored the fundamental principles of IDS but also offered a practical guide for its smooth implementation in clinical settings. Every single step of IDS is broken down and made tangible. https://youtu.be/UrrnSNWouf8 Watch PDP173 on Youtube Protrusive Dental Pearl : When dental work fails after a long time...

Because You’re Worth It – this episode is your L’Oréal moment 😉 How to take pride in what you charge. https://youtu.be/TeW6Jj0OQY8 Watch AJ006 on Youtube Stop Diagnosing wallets and giving discounts, these negative practices hurt our business and highlight a mindset issue. In this ‘Ask Jaz’ episode I discussed all the reasons why you need to STOP underselling yoursel...

I am going to say something controversial, but we kind of all know it’s true: The management of Temporomandibular disorders is like the Wild West. There are either no rules, or the rules are based on poor quality data. https://youtu.be/mvWdkd74Khg Watch PDP172 on Youtube In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick Grossmann, a retired orthodontist with 30 years of experience in TMD treatmen...

See blue dot. Erase blue dot. That was my clinical application of Occlusion at Dental school! This episode was ‘Occlusion for Dental Students and New Grads’ – as featured on The Very Dental Student podcast. Oklahoma based Dental student Mohamed Abo-Basha asked Jaz questions to make Occlusion tangible – exploring topics like using a face bow, understanding the importance of centric rela...

Is your gut instinct harming or helping patients? Sometimes we’re just not sure which is the ‘best’ treatment plan to recommend or even if a single tooth is restorable. Dentistry is an art AND a science, which is why things are not black and white. We sometimes get stuck in ‘analysis paralysis’ and rely on our gut instinct to save us. But can we really trust gut instinct in decision making/treatme...

“You shouldn’t use aligners for Deep Bite cases”. FALSE! I was joined by the Taheri brothers (kinda like the Mario Brothers, except they’re not Italian Plumbers but rather British-Iranian Orthodontists) to unravel the intricacies of utilizing aligners and specific protocols for deep bite correction. https://youtu.be/WW5M8blu6Qk Watch PDP170 on Youtube We discussed their protocols and t...

Picture this: your patient is beaming with joy over her new veneers, giving high-fives and 5-star Facebook reviews! The next thing you know, she calls the practice demanding the removal of her veneers because her boyfriend claims she now looks like a horse (tip #1 – ditch the boyfriend!) https://youtu.be/5OI8oJ8Pha8 Watch PDP169 on Youtube In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Daniel Cattell and Dr. N...

A single crown being fit in a Class I, canine guided occlusion is a piece of cake when it comes to the occlusion, but that same crown in a Class II Div 1 or AOB patient can result in occlusal errors. This episode is all about sharing a classic technique to prevent occlusal issues in ‘funky occlusions’. Join us on this special episode as we delve into a game-changing technique – the functionally ge...

“It didn’t hurt before YOU drilled it!” – sound familiar? Of course it does! It’s such a real world WEEKLY dilemma for Dentists all over the world. That heavily decayed and/or cracked molar was destined to start hurting the moment you touched it. How should you handle these scenarios? How can you prevent them in the first place? What if you’re patient is upset?  https:...

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...

What is the best management real-world management for bleeders after an extraction? We’re talking about our healthy patients (who are otherwise low risk and not taking funky anti-coagulants). From wetting our gauze and correct post-op instructions, Dr Ameer Alloybocus and I cover this foundational topic with our real world experiences (including what to do if you hit an arteriole and it&#821...

It’s supposedly THE most difficult thing in Dentistry, right? Perfectly shade matching the single central incisor…well how on earth does Dr Imi Nasser NAIL the shade EVERY time?! https://youtu.be/iweVUHv_Q8o Watch PDP165 on Youtube It’s all about his super strict, super secret protocol we gladly share with you during this full-protocol podcast. He takes us through his shade assessment protocol ste...

Let’s face it – CQC inspections can be scary stuff for principals and managers (and even associates!) As per your request, I brought on a CQC Specialist Advisor, Dr Chita Davda to share her top tips to passing with flying colours. https://youtu.be/iLkclWANzsk Watch GF021 on Youtube We discussed the common things that CQC checks on a practice, common questions they ask, and some tips on...

It’s simple: the more I document and reflect on my work through photography, the happier Dentist I become. I remember the struggles when starting out with dental photography – it’s not a glamorous time. Overexposed photos, poorly framed shots and ‘I have been meaning to buy retractors for months!’ Enough of the excuses – it’s time to dust off that camera as I am joined by Dr. Panesar on the...

The problem I found with endodontics was that the more you learn, the less you can cut corners, and the longer it ends up taking! I was keen to learn how to be more efficient with endodontics so I brought on Dr Omar Ikram to talk us through his sequencing and protocols for RCTS. Turn those challenging appointments into seamless, lunchtime-friendly successes. Follow @specialistendo on Instagram to...

Dr. Andreas Artopoulos will save you HOURS of chairside adjusting as he busts denture occlusion myths. We covered all the key stages of complete denture fabrication in this gem-packed episode, before offering clear guidelines on what occlusion on complete dentures SHOULD look like (and why). Protrusive Dental Pearl: ‘Enter Bolus, Exit Balance!’ – find out why group function occlu...

I have a quadrant isolated. Classic FM is playing in the background. The teeth are bone dry. I pick up the air abrasion unit and begin my adhesive protocol. I am well and truly in my happy place! This week we’re joined by Dr Ash Lifts – a wonderful, reflective practitioner from The States. We had a great time discussing cusp preservation to material choices for onlays. Protrusive Denta...