Protrusive Dental Podcast

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 with good adaptation 🎤 Why do patients who wear ‘rubbish’ dentures struggle with ‘good’ dentures 🎤 Which is the best impression material? 🎤 Which are the red flags patients for Complete Dentures? 🎤 How do you handle a patient who tells you how to do your job? 🎤 Communication Pearls via analogies 🎤 How can you achieve suction lower dentures? 🎤 Do all you dentures need to be in Class I ? 🎤 How can we improve our registration phase of complete dentures? 🎤 Why most Dentists trip up at the diagnosis stage of Complete Dentures, and how to overcome this 🎤 The importance of writing a letter to your complete denture patient The Atwoods classification and the Registration technique have been posted Protrusive Dental Community

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 discuss all things cracks to make our decision making process clearer in General Practice! We discuss: How do you manage situations where pain is difficult to localise and you’re in a diagnostic dilemma? What if you just CANNOT find out which tooth it is? What should you say to the patient? 🤔 What % chance of success should you give to the patient based on clinical findings? Can you use a cotton wool roll as an alternative to a tooth slooth? SHOULD YOU CHASE A CRACK??? When you open a molar access cavity and trace a crack – where is the cut off for the extent of the crack before it is deemed not worth saving? Any advice for GDPs dealing with CTS? What is the evidence for RCT in patients with cracks? What is the consent conversation you have regarding cracks? And right at the start we touch on: Impact of CBCT in Endodontics Can you spot a crack on a CBCT?

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 just use re-usable RPE that is way more cost effective? UDCs are reportedly keeping the same FFP3 mask on for several patients (1 per session) with a surgical mask on top – if they are getting away with it, can we do it in practice to save money? Does FFP2 NEED to be fit tested? Can you get away without one if you compensate with a face shield? What’s the difference between FFP2 and FFP3? What does a FFP even mean? Should you be stocking up now? Watch out for the fakes! Will there be a phased return or ‘chaotic return’? If I am antibody positive, do I need to bother with all this? DO we need more fit testers? How to get involved? How are we going to meet the healthcare demand of fit testing? When do you think I’ll get to place composites again?!

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/protrusive/posts/670960430338941 Well, I asked Louis McKenzie about this case, as well as about caries detections systems and WHEN we should be picking up the drill? Why should use a caries detection system (such as ICDAS)? Which is the best system? We share THAT case – the one that split the opinions of THOUSANDS of Dentists – find out what Louis would have done! Find out what I DID end up doing! What about cracks? Does that count as a ‘cavitation’ and therefore warrant restoration? We discuss a classification to describe radiographic caries. Pearl: when you place immediate resin bonded bridges, consider a split pontic technique! www.rbbmasterclass.com for the full online course – use MAY2020 before 31st May 2020 to get a discount!

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 hiring – what does he look for in an applicant? Alan Burgin (@the.cornish.dentist) and I also chat about our journey and the gradual process of organically building your portfolio (it was a snippet from an episode yet to be released). I echo in the episode that all these things are just to secure your interview – really what matters most is your emotional intelligence and your attitude. If you know a DF1 that would benefit form this advice, help them out by sharing this podcast with them!

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 – your mindset about rubber dam will affect your success rate and the patient experience of rubber dam! Are we rubber dam police? NO – sometimes rubber dam can be a hindrance! Me and Harmeet both love the mantra: Start now, get perfect later! Which rubber dam to use? Our views on IsoVac vs Rubber Dam Harmeet shows some useful clamps for molars and top hacks for Rubber Dam Check out Harmeet on Instagram @dr_harmeet_grewal

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 personal finance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7sdALEGp80 How can we prevent back pain becoming a problem for our profession Advice for dental professionals suffering from back pain Will saddle chairs work? Does magnification really help your back? (this one was surprising, too…) Back pain myths debunked – is there a role for massage? Pilates? Mobilisation and manipulation? Acupuncture? How to know if your Physiotherapist is evidence based? What can we do AT WORK to help our backs? Are you moving around while doing your Dentistry? Shout out to @Ian Dunn at 34 minutes Is stretching good for back pain? What relation does stress have with your back? I somehow manage to bring occlusion in this one…sorry not sorry! We draw parallels between the Physio world and Dental world If people want regular updates on back and neck pain in dentistry they should follow: Twitter: @Toothphysio and @Ben_FYS Instagram: thetoothphysio If you are looking for an evidenced based physiotherapist in your local area then find followers of @MSK-Reform on twitter and see if any of them can help. Message from Sam and Ben: We will also be starting a novel neck and back pain musculoskeletal pain programme later on in the year that will be advertised through the Toothphysio on twitter and Instagram. This will include dental specific: · Education on prevention · Management of neck and lower back pain · How to manage colleagues with back and neck pain · How to cope with acute back and neck pain and how to overcome it with pain relieving strategies · Case studies · Exercise class The course will be run by Sam and Ben, two qualified musculoskeletal specialist physiotherapists who will guide participants though exercises and education.

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 Hypo-mineralisation (MIH) in primary care When should you refer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bo85tC2s-o Downloadables for watchers/listeners in Protrusive Dental Community FB group: Guide to Hall crowns [PDF] Paeds Blog [Link] SDCEP guidelines [PDF] If you missed Part 1 – do check it out on YouTube, on the podcast, or on this site. Please Subscribe and share if you found this useful, it’s how my cast grows!

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 seeing Children, you will gain a lot from this episode, but if you currently do NOT like Paediatric Dentistry, Dr Libi shares her top tips to help you! We discuss: How to make a dental visit more playful Techniques in managing children co-operation Importance of creating a no blame culture and gaining and trust of the How you can use an App called Social stories to get maximum engagement with the child patient (this is genius!) We reveal what the MOST IMPORTANT Question to ask your paediatric patient history taking! (this may surprise you!) Lots and lots of techniques shared to improve communication with children and the flow of the appointment during operative procedures Dr Libi reveals The Sugar Bug Story – you will LOVE this. Top tips for prevention! Any downloads promised (SDCEP guidelines, references to apps) are compartmentalised in the Protrusive Dental Community group (closed group), or also viewable below: Here are Dr Libi’s top tips for Dentists: 1. Wear something or have a prop which might be familiar to a child (character sunglasses, a toy, a sticker of a character on your scrubs) This will break the ice and give you something to talk about. 2. Be excited! Your excitement will rub off on them. When you collect them from reception tell them how happy you are to see them and how excited you are about the visit today (So excited to meet your teeth!/ count your teeth!). 3. Teach your nurse to distract the child when you need to talk to the parents, this will make them less worried when you talk to the parents in a more formal manner. 4. Never use an instrument without introducing it, even a sharp probe can be introduced in a way that makes it non-threatening (show them the probe and tell them it helps you to be able to tell if something is hard or soft, then run the side (not the tip!) of it along their nail and fingertip and say “see, now I know your nail is hard and your finger is soft, I’m going to do the same with your tooth to check it” 5. Use child friendly words, even if they make no sense, in fact better if they don’t make sense! This actually makes them laugh and relax. 6. Even if the child is cooperative they will lose patience, so always go for the simplest treatment option with the least steps involved. That way you will retain their cooperation rather than lose it, so go for a Hall crown rather than conventional filling when you can because there is less of a treatment burden involved. 7. If you lose cooperation, try to do something (anything) before they leave, this will build their confidence and stop any avoidance behaviour. For example if you were trying to do a sealant or other treatment and were not able to, reassure them that sometimes it can be hard for some people to do this procedure the first time but they will definitely manage something easier, then apply fluoride (if they are not due a fluoride treatment then even just painting their teeth with water and a micro brush will help build their confidence), just remember to explain to the parents why you are doing this. 8. Motivate the parents to talk positively about the visit when they’re at home, tell them to only refer to the positive aspects and give them a goal to work towards, for example, next time we will polish your teeth with the dentist’s special electric toothbrush and it will tickle, how exciting! 9. Be empathetic with parents, tell them you know it’s difficult it is to brush twice for two minutes, when the day is so busy and the children are so squirmy! Acknowledge the difficulty of controlling sugars and give them one goal like cutting out juice during the weekdays. Small achievable goals are easier to accept and praise them for their efforts in caring to make a change. 10. In your notes write what the child likes so you can talk about it the next time they come in and they will feel special that you “remember”. Also note anything the child really dislikes during examination and treatment, this will save you time the next visit (if they like the chair to be moved before they sit on it and not while they’re sitting, or if they like to move it themselves), if you don’t upset them they will trust you more and they will feel special that you are considerate of their feelings. BONUS TIP: Sing! The singing dentist has the right idea! It doesn’t matter if you’re good or bad at singing, just the fact that you are singing will distract and relax them. My favourite is Disney songs! Also I think it’s important for dentists to realise that if they are unable to treat a child under their time constraints this is not a fail

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/watch?v=xSmEP0H-R_w Link to Amy Cuddy video so we can all ‘do Amy’ haha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWZluriQUzE Instagram – @drbarryoulton FB – The Confident Dentist Twitter – @drbarryoulton www.theconfidentdentist.com www.dentalinjection.com www.oneminutemindset.co.uk

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 my YouTube/IGTV interviews I posted recently telling me they are learning so much from the guests on Protrusive. If this video or any of my content can get you to chill on your sofa and learn while you #stayathome – then that would be awesome. Sending my best wishes to all – stay home as much as reasonably possible 🙏🏼I hope all this will reunite our profession. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Bla9N9PS8 In this episode: – Jaz shares a Parable of the 12 Blind Men relevant to TMD and makes a mess of it!– We discuss if the role of teeth/occlusion/malocclusion/Restorative really has a role to play in TMD/pain?– What is macro trauma and micro trauma, and how is it relevant to TMJ pathology?– What is Barry’s message? What does he mean by ‘Occlusion does not matter unless you’re occluding?’– Why MIP is pathalogical– We discuss Confirmation bias in Dentistry– Can we reliably stop parafunction?– What adjunctive support therapies are prescribed for complex oro-facial pain patients?– Can you use an AMPSA with a patient with Degenerative Joint Disease?– The first 20mm of opening is pure condylar RO- NOT! It’s not pure rotation!– What is an Enthesis and why is that relevant?– Can you give an anterior only appliance to someone with clicking?– Why might a patient say their click has now stopped? YouTube Link: www.jaz.dental/YouTube

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 IGTV @jazzygulati https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_AZh3spMUU The Protrusive Dental Pearl in this Episode is a Communication one! Let me know what you think. We discuss: Manrina’s journey with cosmetic Dentistry and veneers – how did she get the exposure early on in her career? Ceramic vs composite veneers – composite has lifted off last few years, what has been your experience? What percentage of her patients have pre-restorative orthodontics? Which burs does she use for her preps? (Bur codes listed on Protrusive Dental Community: www.facebook.com/groups/protrusive/ ) What prep protocols does she use? What kind of stents? How do you communicate shade with lab and the patient? Does Manrina follow an ‘Occlusal Philosophy’ to ensure (para)functional longevity of her veneers? How do you manage patients with ultra-high expectations? How she uses Photoshop to show patient possibilities with their own smile Why awesome temporary/provisional veneers are so important How does she fabricate good looking, long lasting provisional veneers? What is her bonding protocol? How does she reduce mistakes during a stressful bonding appointment? Hint: teamwork! She gives a very good veneer bonding hack towards the end! Instagram @DrManrinaRhodeAsk Dr Manrina every tuesday on @DrManrinaRhode in storiesAsk her your dental questions! Her Veneer course (next cohort in June 2020) : https://designingsmiles.co.uk/ Bur codes listed on Protrusive Dental Community: www.facebook.com/groups/protrusive/Or pasted here: Bur Kit Dental Directory Mandril KTM010Mandril K5F009 582 (red mosquito) BD582F Komet 6844.314.014 (red/green prep bur)6844.314.016 379EF.314.023 (rugby ball shaped yellow bur) 856EF.314.012 (yellow polishing) 834.314.021 (depth cutters)834.314.016 (Thank you for selflessly sharing these, Manrina!)

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: ACPTMD You can download the latest Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms from Protrusive Dental Community Facebook group alongside hundreds of other papers and downloadable resources. What we discuss in this episode: We discuss our reason and love for continual study in the field of occlusion Definition of Centric Relation (CR) (applicable one!) and why we have to rely on teeth as references Why is the ‘reproducibility’ of CR useful? When should you NOT use CR as the position to rehabilitate? 2 Good examples given (a 3rd one I suggest at the end) In those situations you use an arbritary treatment position, how can you ensure success? We briefly discuss about Orthdodontics and the controversy of whether Orthodontists should be planning from CR What happens to patients rehabilitated in CR position over time If you restore someone in CR – can you stop their Bruxism? There may also be an anatomical reason not to use CR which we discuss at the end Remember – most of our Dentistry is Conformative and in ICP/MIP – Become a GOOD conformer first! Handouts:Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms 9th Edition Loads more episodes to come out this month to make up for February – we had the first successful ‘THE Dental Splint Course’ hosted at Precision Dental Studio in Reading. View this post on Instagram If You’re Not in Centric Relation, You will Die! 😉 Protrusive Dental Pearl – how to find your local ‘TMD’ Specialist Physiotherapist: http://www.acptmd.co.uk/find-your-nearest-tmd-specialist/ What we discuss in this episode: – We discuss our reason and love for continual study in the field of Occlusion – Definition of Centric Relation (CR) (applicable one!) and why we have to rely on teeth as references – Why is the ‘reproducibility’ of CR useful? – When should you NOT use CR as the position to rehabilitate? 2 Good examples given (a 3rd one I suggest at the end) – In those situations you use an arbritary treatment position, how can you ensure success? – We briefly discuss about Orthdodontics and the controversy of whether Orthodontists should be planning from CR – What happens to patients rehabilitated in CR position over time – If you restore someone in CR – can you stop their Bruxism? – There may also be an anatomical reason not to use CR which we discuss at the end – Remember – most of our Dentistry is Conformative and in ICP/MIP – Become a GOOD conformer first! Listen on your favourite Podcast Player. Direct Download MP3 file on the blog: https://jaz.dental/centricrelation Handouts: Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms 9th Edition Link to group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/protrusive Subscribe on Apple: http://jaz.dental/apple Subscribe on Spotify: http://jaz.dental/spotify Thanks again to Dr Kushal Gadhia for sharing his knowledge with us all. A post shared by Jaz Gulati 🦷Dentist 🎤Podcaster (@jazzygulati) on Mar 10, 2020 at 10:46am PDT

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 composite aka ‘the Perio Bur’ (Bur code is 831.204.012) If you liked this mini episode, please share with a Dentist friend and subscribe to my podcast. Thanks for watching!

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 Onlays and Veneers course about 4 years ago and I was really engaged throughout the entire 2 days. We will be talking all thinks eMax onlays and vertical preparations. Protrusive Dental Pearl: for all my listeners, a group just for you where we can share content, knowledge and files for each other: Protrusive Dental Community First half we discuss all about lithium disilicate onlays including: Indications and contraindications When an onlay really should be a crown Thickness of eMax Why flat top onlays are not recommended How thin can we go if on virgin enamel? (Think of OVD increase cases) IDS (Immediate Dentine Sealing) and and DME (Deep Margin Elevation We also discussed Vertipreps in great detail! What is “vertiptrep “or “vertical crowns”? Why have they ‘suddenly’ become fashionable? Tips for temporising for Vertis (see eggshell technique reference) What to tell your technician Trouble shooting Vertical crowns (overcoming friction!) And we also discuss a gem right at the end about how I help to improve the longevity of my anterior work by a simple trick that takes 4 or 5 minutes with only with a disc….and Smithson agreed it is a good thing to do! Resources shared with this episode on the Protrusive Dental Community Facebook group: Eggshell temporary technique Loi’s paper on BOPT Bur codes for the Vertical prep burs we discuss Lots of news to share with you all: Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@jazzygulati) or like the Protrusive Dental Podcast Facebook page (I’m pretty active) will have seen the news that starting from the next episode (which by the way is with none other than Kushal Gadhia) you can get enhanced CPD! My guest and I will produce A&Os and have some questions for you to answer. The only caveat is you have to be a Dentinal Tubules member – if you listen to my ramblings, you either LOVE dentistry or you WANT TO TRY to love dentistry or you want to reignite your passion, and that’s exactly what Tubules is about and I am provide for them to quality assure and issue my CPD. This Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAEenV8Ct90 For information about Jason Smithson’s next courses, visit: Jason Smithon’s website His Restorative Program

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’s stupid Who was Montgomery and why did they have such an impact on our profession? Where do you draw the line in terms of ‘explain every single option’ If you feel uncomfortable treating this patient – how can you tell your patient? Consent forms – are they really necessary? What happens when a child attends with the father, not with the mother? Under age Teeth Whitening – would you do it? Do you always need a PA for extractions? The GDC says you should make a recommendation – what happens when the patient says ‘No’ to the recommended treatment? The over arching theme of this episode is the importance of building rapport with your patient! If you like what you hear, please Subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share with a friend who may find it useful! https://www.facebook.com/protrusive/videos/589415178518912

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 line – how to ‘recycle’ Dahl technique Influence of Digital on Dahl technique? On the show, I promised Tif I would share a full protocol case with him – you can see this on my Protrusive Facebook page here. *PROTRUSIVE DENTAL PEARL* A £30 composite heater! This mug warmer looks really posh and can be used to heat composite and local anaesthetic.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6WuuHI__oA Check out this full episode on YouTube

Welcome to my 2nd Interference Cast – based on Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life. David Bretton and I came up with our very own 12 Rules for Dentistry! I had David come on for this because he IS Mr. Positivity in UK Dentistry. We hope you find these relevant, engaging and ‘real’. This is the audio version of my Video Podcast recorded earlier this month – if you prefer to watch the video (which I prefer, you get to see our silly facial expressions!) then you can watch it on YouTube or my Facebook page Facebook.com/protrusive or my IGTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qvDBz06WC4 Rule 1 – See Everyone (and it’s not quite what you think this means!) Rule 2 – Create a Positive Environment Rule 3 – The patient in front of you is the most important person Rule 4 – Don’t own the patient’s problem Rule 5 – Do not care about your patients’ teeth more than they do Rule 6 – Trust your gut Rule 7 – Take time to take care of yourself Rule 8 – Focus on your own journey Rule 9 – Have mentors (it has never been easier!) Rule 10 – There is no shame in admitting you do not know something Rule 11 – If you’re not enjoying things, something needs to change Rule 12 – Enjoy the present moment and the journey

I am joined in this 2 part Episode by Dr Tif Qureshi, the undisputed ‘King of ABB’ (Align, Bleach, Bond). We really and truly geek out over the Dahl Technique over the 2 episodes. There were just WAY too many gems to cram in to one episode, and not all of it was about Dahl! This episode (Episode 16) focuses on: The prestigious award that Dr Qureshi recently won Importance of long term follow ups for your learning as a Dentist Why you should not chase the big ticket treatment An interesting reason why Tif is not chasing new patients Are young associates moving job positions too frequently? Why the patients that are referred to you are special The Dahl Technique as an interceptive treatment modality Who is the ideal patient for the Composite Dahl Technique? Would you ever do the Dahl technique straight to Ceramic? At what point does a Toothwear case become a Full Mouth Rehab instead? What is the maximum recommended amount of anterior toothwear you should restore predictably with Dahl? How Tif uses Dahl principles to approach a Full Mouth Rehabilitation The next episode will be more focused on the clinical side of the Dahl technique. I promised you a good resource where you can read in-depth about the Dahl technique – as in this episode I assumed you had a basic grasp: BDJ Article about Dahl Technique If you found this useful, tell another Dentist! UPDATE: Dr Michael Melkers Occlusion Course has been moved to November 27th and 28th 2020! Reserve your seat at Occlusion2020.com for Dr Michael Melker’s signature 2 day course Listen to the Episode with Dr Michael Melkers

Not only did I finally get Michael Melkers to finally come on my Podcast….I also managed to get him over in November 2020 for his signature 2 day occlusion program! The event was rearranged from May 2020 to November 2020 due to Covid-19 – therefore new tickets will be added. Check out Occlusion2020.com for tickets. I present my first ever Video Podcast below – but as always, the audio version is available by direct download above, or from iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify etc. This episode’s Protrusive Dental Pearl is shared by one of the talented Dental Technicians I use, Hit Parmar – how can we give our patients the experience of what a splint might feel like, as if to test tolerance and compliance? “How will I know I will not gag or be able to wear one in my sleep?” – a common and valid concern. Listen to the audio podcast to find out how you can manage this and test the waters! (within the first few minutes of the introduction to the episode) In this fun and informative episode, we discuss: – What is the point of using a Facebow and Articulator? (you may be surprised by his answer..!) – Are we really designing Occlusal schemes for optimum function (spoiler – we’re not!) – Why is our understanding of Occlusion…’sub-optimal’ once graduating? – Which is the best Occlusion camp? Dawson? Pankey? Kois? LVI? – Which is the ‘best splint’? – We discuss his upcoming 2-day Occlusion in Everyday Practice program in Heathrow 27th and 28th November 2020 Do join us in November for occlusion and lamb chops at Occlusion2020.com You will never find a better value Occlusion or even Michael Melkers course ever again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQQg9daDak

I am joined again by one of the most passionate people I know, Dhru Shah! He also helped me with Episode 3 – Transitioning to Private Dentistry which is one of the most listened to episodes on my podcast. What drives you? How you can be more engaged as a Dentist? What are your values and how it is relevant to your career? Where and how you can develop passion for Dentistry – the best thing is that it answers a burning question I get asked a lot – ‘Jaz you’ve done a lot of courses, which one should I do next?’ – Dhru talks about a system where you need your day list and a highlighter to figure that out yourself How can we get more Dentists in a state of Flow As promised in the podcast, do check out Scott Jeffrey’s Value Discovery System and be sure to get your family and staff involved! For the video teaser of the podcast:

In this mini episode (interference cast – see what I did there?), I discuss about key lessons in protocols and philosophies I have learned from 3 awesome Dentists: Prof Nicolas Martin, Dr Rajiv Ruwala and Dr Jerry Lim. https://youtu.be/_CEXnLyE_rw Full episode also transcribed and on Video to watch, including my IGTV. Take home points: Have protocols in place in Clinical Dentistry so that your workflow becomes predictable Train your staff well and make them familiar with your systems and protocols Have a Philosophy for Occlusion – does not matter if it is Spear, Dawson, Kois, Pankey, Neuromuscular or whatever! Have A philosophy Go all in – immerse yourself deep with knowledge, we owe it to our patients!

This episode is for all dental students, but particularly those in 4th and 5th year. I was joined by my friend Prateek Biyani who runs an awesome resource for students at Dental Notebook (check it out!) Protrusive Dental Pearl: If you’re a Dental student, I recommend attending the Dentinal Tubules Student Congress. It is jam packed with great speakers and really fits well with students. GREAT value and I wish we had something like this when I was a student! Our aim was to give away all our tips and advice that helped us during finals. We cover: MCQs App 9:06 Key books that helped us 8:30 Importance of study clubs 6:21 Great resources 7:46 SoundNote app 10:33 Integrating evidence base in to your answers 15:50 Top tips for OSCEs 17:14 How to do well in a Seen patient or Finals patient exam 24:01 If you found this useful, be sure to share it with your dental student colleagues. Good luck everyone!