Protrusive Dental Podcast

No need for violins – this episode was to share our behind-the-scenes story of creating an online occlusion course. This year has been the most challenging for me and Mahmoud Ibrahim as we worked hard to make OBAB the most tangible, real-world, and comprehensive occlusion training on the planet. We faced many struggles, hardships, and sacrifices along the way. I want to thank you all for you...

As you may recall from the first part of this series, Dr. Wayne William is an amazing dentist in our community who has been kind enough to share his insights into local anaesthetics with us. Today we’ll be talking about the second half of this topic: The most commonly used anesthetic agents used by GDPs (and why we should ditch one) Is it safe to inject lingually? Adrenaline for Cardiac Risk...

There is a massive trend of Dentists ditching ID blocks in favour of articaine buccal infiltrations. For many that are still using ID blocks routinely, they are afraid of using Articaine due to fear of paraesthesia. Should we be doing less ID blocks? And when we do, is it ACTUALLY harmful to use articaine or is that a myth? I have to admit, the main reason I heavily switched to buccal articaine wa...

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After the cliffhanger from Part 1, Dr. Sandra Hulac is back to share more information about Frictional and Constricted Chewing Patterns (CCP) with cases shared and explanations given. Check out the Full Episode with a Free membership on Protrusive. App Download  Protrusive App  on  iOS  and  Android  and Claim your Verifiable CPD/CE by answering a few questions + You...

Do you blame bruxism for every time you observe attrition? As you know, I’m no stranger to occlusal appliances, but often they may be inappropriate for the patient who is causing their wear during FUNCTION and not so much during parafunction. Maybe it’s time for us to start looking at different aetiologies of attrition and this is what the wonderful Dr. Sandra Hulac breaks down for us in thi...

LIMITED DELEGATE SPOTS AVAILABLE NOW! Occlusion Online Course As we launch OBAB, Occlusion Basics and Beyond in today’s episode, Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim and I talked about our philosophy of occlusion. For us, the application of occlusion results in longevity, predictability and stopping your $#*7 from breaking. We are excited to share with you what we have learned over the years – in a way...

Dr. Karl Walker-Finch shares his journey of pain to passion as he reveals the secrets to finding YOUR passion in Dentistry. We started by discussing our crippling imposter syndrome as we left public Dentistry to practice privately. Along that theme we highlight the importance of taking control of your own destiny. Karl’s new book, ‘ In The Loupe ‘ raises money for Confidental (em...

I will reveal a little ‘trick’ that might ‘recapture the bite’ on a patient who develops an anterior open bite (AOB) after wearing a nightguard/splint/occlusal appliance. There is a degree of risk and uncertainty when we prescribe occusal appliances as it hinges on patient compliance and factors that are out of our control. There are certain risks that come with treatment t...

This episode gives it all away – every micro-step on how to successfully treat white patches with Teeth Whitening and ICON Resin Infiltration. If you are an experienced clinician or new to White Spot management with ICON, you will gain something from this blockbuster. After the success of the ‘Teeth Whitening Under-18s’ episode, Dr. Linda Greenwall is back to make resin infiltration tangible...

‘Doing’ Social Media is HARD work!’ Do you find it difficult to make time for this? Do you worry about professionalism and ethics on social media? How about the blurred boundaries between professional and personal life? Dentistry is no exception to the trend of using social media in today’s culture. Dentists are using social media to connect with their patients and create n...

There are a billion people globally who have sleep-disordered breathing and only 20% of them have been diagnosed and treated. In this episode we revisit sleep-disordered breathing and how it is connected to Dentistry. Dr. Aditi Desai , from British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine is just the most passionate Dentist ever about this crucial and often overlooked topic. You will hear the passion in h...

Some dentists disagree with the use of Caries Detector Dye in Restorative dentistry. They say that they are experienced enough to know what is infected dentine and affected dentin. However, this episode might change your perspective— CCD can be an incredibly useful tool to provide objective data and increase your bond strengths! In this episode, Dr. Germán Dorgan spoke to us about caries detection...

Hygienists working without nurses and feeling like scaling machines – it’s about time we covered this elephant in the dental surgery. I brought on my dear friends and exceptional hygienists Morgan Williams and Louise Brake – they have faced career struggles in the past in the quest to finding the right environment and have so much to share with us. The biggest takeaway of this ep...

You asked, we answered! Q&A with a Dental Technician – everything you wanted to ask (but never did) from our Facebook community. A legendary Dentist once told me that an average dentist working with a good technician will do well in their career. This advice has always stuck with me ever since. I recorded this episode with one of my technicians Graham Entwistle of Trueform Dental Laborat...

Which type of sedation is best for my patient? Are Temazepam tablets good enough? Is that even allowed? How can I safely provide Sedation in my practice? We are joined by the calming tones of Dr. Roy Bennett who busts some myths and guides us clinicians on Sedation in Clinical Practice. https://youtu.be/F6tf6HqqxD8 Check out this full episode on Youtube Download  Protrusive App  on ...

I think self development and emotional intelligence is foundational to our relationships with others. It’s how we interact with our patients, significant others, children and family members. Investing in your personal development makes you a better communicator. That’s why you should listen to Dr. Agi Keramidas in this episode! We discussed how to begin your self-development journey an...

Biomimetic Dentistry is the use of Restorative techniques and materials to mimic (and preserve) the structure and function of natural teeth. Dr. Taylor Paton will discuss his journey in Biomimetic Dentistry: how it differs from Adhesive dentistry and how it can be used to develop innovative treatment strategies for patients. In this episode we also discussed philosophies and guidelines following t...

One of the most common questions I get from colleagues is ‘Which Intra-Oral Scanner should I buy?’ – I don’t have the breadth of experience of testing all the scanners out there, but Dr. Gulshan Murgai does! We discussed which scanner is best for your practice and how to choose the correct one for your needs. I hope you gain insight into the differences between the differen...

Ever considered moving to Dubai to practice Dentistry? Dr. Mark Georgy practiced in Abu Dhabi for 5 years, and Dr. Fraaz Ahmed moved to Dubai 5 days ago – on today’s episode we are lucky to get BOTH perspectives of life and Dentistry in the United Arab Emirates. Fancy tax deductible Skiing + CPD next month? Check out Destination CPD by Mark Georgy From qualifications to registration process...

I admit it. I have relied FAR too much on my lab technicians to help design my chrome partial dentures. This needs to change! I realised that I want to take control of the denture design process – who better than the King of Removable Prosthodontics education Dr Finlay Sutton to help us ‘Make Dentures Great Again’! In this episode, Dr. Finlay Sutton clarifies the philosophy behin...

This podcast will change the way you think about pulpotomies and endodontics in general.  Georg Benjamin explains that severe throbbing pain (or classic signs of IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS) does not necessarily mean a pulpectomy is needed. Instead, we can consider a pulpotomy for permanent teeth to preserve radicular pulp tissue and maintaining a vital tooth! Download Protrusive App on iOS and And...

Did you know that Dentistry was voted the unhealthiest career in the world? Multiple times. That’s right, we’re number one! The grim reality is that we take on all sorts of professional and personal risks on a daily basis. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Rohan Verma , a clinical dentist and fitness coach to record this wholesome episode. We talked about what steps we can tak...

Do you believe that Resin Bonded Bridges are exclusively a temporary or short-term solution? Lots of our colleagues around the world mistakenly believe this. It’s not a secret that I am a fan of this treatment modality—I want to break down the misconceptions about them because IN THE RIGHT CASE they can be a very predictable tooth replacement option. In this episode, Dr. Salman Pirmohamed sh...

How often do you review your risk management? Do you follow the appropriate radiography guidelines or palpate canines when you are supposed to? These are not the exhilarating or rewarding parts of our clinical practice but they are fundamental and foundational. In this episode with Dr. Lucy Nichols , a general dentist who also does some dento-legal work in the UK, she shares her 10 commandments fo...