Protrusive Dental Podcast

Case Acceptance – sounds dirty doesn’t it? Well its kind of important. We can make a huge difference to the lives of our patients and do more of the Dentistry we love to do. But only if your patient sees value in your treatment plan and believes you are the right Dentist with the right solutions. I spoke with Dr Gurs Sehmi who shared all his secrets! (I kind of forced it out of him!) T...

If there is one piece of content I produce in my LIFE which I think MAY have a massive impact on your life – it might not get much bigger than this one right here! I will put the video up shortly, but you can catch it on Facebook premiere tonight at 8pm on Protrusive Dental Podcast Facebook Page . Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ8yKV0MTr4 Do your grades at dental school influence yo...

At Dental School I was taught that we have 2 opportunities as clinicians to save a patient’s life. One was mouth cancer diagnosis (obviously) and the other was a patient with GORD who may develop Barrett’s Oesophagus. However, as I look back now, I do believe dental school missed something out….and that is Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). There is no formal acknowledgement of Airway i...

Dental Recruitment is Changing! https://youtu.be/1WmvW9-1YWE Would you rather work in a lavish dental clinic with all the bells and whistles, but with a high turnover of nurses and lacking a culture or ethos…OR, work in a ‘mediocre’ clinic with happy staff and a thriving culture? What makes an awesome dental practice, and how can associates and therapists find them? Where are they hidi...

I left you on a bit of a cliffhanger last episode – but now you can finish off Andy’s ‘origin story’ of Posterior Guided Occlusion (PGO) and understand how this is practically implemented on patients. If you missed Part 1 and the ebook by Dr Andy Toy , check it out. https://youtu.be/WJxr1JPpDO0 The Protrusive Dental Pearl for this episode is continuing on the theme of Denta...

Do you worship canine guidance? I think I went through a phase where I placed a very high importance on the presence or absence of canine guidance. I then got thinking…how and why are my patients with AOBs doing just fine? Why is it that some studies suggest that only 5% of the population has canine guidance, and others suggest up to 60%? Is group function really the villain? This is why I a...

Yes, you have read the title correct. I DID get Chris Orr on the Podcast…the silver lining of lockdown?! I am very excited to share this episode with you – Composite vs Ceramic, Direct vs Indirect. I have placed hundreds of humongous composites in my career that in hindsight should have been indirect restorations – I share the challenges that I faced in my journey and I am sure m...

With ‘The Denture Guy’ Mark Bishop who was also my first ever clinical tutor 11 years ago! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BkBEK01P0o We discussed: 🎤 Occlusion with Dentures 🎤 Identifying red flags 🎤 At what point do you need to accept that the patient NEEDS to have implants to have success with dentures 🎤 What’s more important? A technically excellent denture, or a patient...

I love Dentistry…but I FREAKING HATE CRACKS. CRACKS = DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS with our patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIsjE2Km-po Protrusive Dental Pearl: When checking for cracked cusp syndrome using a tooth slooth, make sure to jiggle it a little bit because it can help to get a more accurate result! I am joined by Endo Queen Dr. Kreena Patel – @kreenaspecialistendodontics to di...

This episode aims to navigate the Dentist around the complicated world of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). I literally start from the basics and we build up – hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30dNlplwdoI What is a Fit test vs Fit check Who should be paying for the FFP masks?! Associates?! Oops I failed my fit test – what now? Should we just drop FFP2/FFP3 and jus...

Many Dentists still believe that caries in to dentine on a radiograph automatically means they need to start drilling – why might they be wrong? https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=564343240902780 Remember that case I posted on my FB and IG page some months ago? It had SPLIT our profession down the middle as to whether you should drill those carious lesions or not. https://www.facebook.com/pro...

I was so happy to get feedback from ‘ Finding An Associate Position ‘ interference cast episode. What you asked for was some more direction on Portfolios, and that’s exactly what this episode sets out to do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1URCtgQdczo As well as showing my own CV (it does not need to be too fancy!) and Portfolio, I tap in to Barry Oulton’s experience of hir...

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...