Between the Teeth

In this episode, we visit Joerd van der Meer in Zwolle. Joerd is a dentist, endodontist, and researcher specializing in 3D technology, AI, and robotics in dentistry. His life has taken him to many places, so he is a true nomad, citizen of the world, or cosmopolitan. An episode about his passions, motivations, and his personal and professional journey.

In this episode, we meet Martijn Kerver at his own implantology practice in Garderen. In 2016, he earned his NVOI certification and was one of the youngest implantologists in the Netherlands to do so. Together with his wife, he is the driving force behind the Implacademy, he as an instructor, and she in charge of organization and development. Listen to how entrepreneurship, education, and quality go hand in hand.

In this episode, we meet Johan Wijbenga, a plastic surgeon specialized in reconstructive surgery, microsurgery and cosmetic facial surgery. He has taken many paths and detours to get where he is today. His motto: For every problem, there are ten solutions. An episode about considerations, choices, and outside influences.

In this episode, we speak with Irfan Abas, a valued colleague and, by now, a friend as well. Irfan was born in Beijing, grew up in Zoetermeer, and was educated in Amsterdam. He always dreamed of becoming a pilot, but now he runs his own clinic and trains implantologists through his own Abas Academy. A conversation about his journey, his choices, the balance between work and personal life, and what still drives him to keep growing.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Hilde Schutte, AIOS in oral and maxillofacial surgery at UMC Utrecht. In addition to her dedication for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Hilde is also passionate about kickboxing. Is that combination even possible? An episode about discipline, strategy, and hard work.

In this episode, we meet Sabina Bagga-Kumar, a cardiologist at St. Antonius Cardicare. Sabina talks about the driving forces and motivations that led her to medical science: caring, connecting, and doing meaningful work. She also shares her perspective on the Dutch healthcare system. An episode about vocation, reality, and resilience; about working with both knowledge and empathy; about care as it is meant to be.

In this episode, we speak with Maartje Brands, a holistic dentist. Maartje explains why she takes a holistic approach to the body and focuses on caring for the person behind the teeth. A conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, family, kitesurfing, hockey... and Red Bull.

In this episode, Nurcan and Martin meet Drs. Haakon Kuit in his practice in Arnhem. Together they touch base on not only implants and socket shields, but also how the journey and experiences have changed Haakon as a person, father, practice owner, fellow trainer, and practitioner.

In the third episode of The Side Room Sessions, Nurcan and Martin have the honor of welcoming Wiebe Derksen for an inspiring conversation. A conversation about Wiebe as a dentist, about the family business Rijnzigt, and about his life outside the practice.

This podcast episode was recorded in a truly special setting; not in our studio, but at Hotel La Réserve in Knokke, during Bone & Tissue Day 2025. We sit down with Dr. Hassan Maghaireh, and what followed was far more than a clinical conversation. From vulnerable and emotional personal stories to visionary insights in bone regeneration and staged grafting.