709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal

How much do you know about zirconia? If zirconia is still a mystery, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Shashikant Singhal, Director of Education & Professional Services at Ivoclar, to explain the different types of zirconia, its properties, and what dentists get wrong when using this material. To improve how you craft your dental masterpiece, listen to Episode 709 of The Best Practices Show!

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Main Takeaways:

• Not all zirconia is the same.
• Learn the properties of 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y.
• Know the appropriate uses for each zirconia type.
• Zirconia is strong — but each type has its limitations.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:32 Dr. Singhal’s background.

2:22 The background of zirconia.

4:01 The three types of zirconia and GT technology.

9:05 Color, explained.

11:33 Strength and reliability, explained.

14:04 Accuracy, explained.

17:06 The importance of beauty.

18:12 The importance of strength.

20:26 What people get wrong about zirconia.

21:45 The future of zirconia.

23:28 Final thoughts.

24:50 Learn more about Ivoclar and get in touch with Dr. Singhal.

Dr. Shashikant Singhal Bio:

Dr. Shashikant Singhal, BDS, MS, has diverse work experience spanning over a decade, and has held various positions in different organizations. He started his career as an intern at the College of Dental Sciences in 2008. In 2009, he worked as a graduate assistant at the UAB School of Dentistry, and also served as a supervisor at the UAB School of Public Health. In 2012, he joined the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine as a materials research dentist. From 2012 onwards, he has been associated with Ivoclar NA, where he has held multiple roles including clinical specialist, manager of professional services, and director of professional services. He currently serves as the director of education and professional services.

Dr. Singhal also has a diverse educational history. He received his Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences from 2003 to 2008. He further pursued his education and completed a Master of Science (MS) degree in the Advance Clinical Dentistry Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2009 to 2011. Currently, he is enrolled in the Executive MBA program at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School, which he is expected to complete between 2022 and 2024.