Interference Cast – Protrusive Dental Podcast

Two weeks ago I suffered a spontaneous pneumothorax and it shook me. This episode came at the PERFECT time as such health scares remind us that our health and wellbeing are the highest form of Wealth.

Should Dentists have a therapist to manage stress and anxiety?

Did you know that a BDA survey found 1 in 5 practitioners have seriously considered taking their own lives?

Is it the intense work environment, the pressure from patients, the fear of litigation, or the added burden of business ownership?

More importantly, how can we address this issue and support dental professionals?

Dr. Simon Chard, a cosmetic and implant dentist and co-founder/CEO of Parla (as seen on Dragon’s Den!), joins Jaz to discuss the often-overlooked realities of the dental profession. 

Here are the two books Jaz recommended during the intro:

The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom

Hold on to your Kids by Gabor Mate

Check out The Dental Growth Retreat by Dr Simon Chard

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Key Takeaways:

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan, including Premium clinical workthroughs and Masterclasses.

Highlights of this Episode:
00:00 Intro
04:25 Introduction to Dr Simon Chard
10:10 Why is Dentistry so Stressful?
14:00 Therapy for Dentists
19:20 Strategies for Mental Resilience
25:20 Mindfulness
31:57 Intake
40:32 Love
45:12 Value Based Calendar
48:32 Exercise
51:57 Managing Everything
54:34 The Retreat 

If you enjoyed this episode, check out: Mental Health in Dentistry – PDP185

Why are principals and associates always at loggerheads with each other? Why can it be almost impossible to find the right associates to work at our amazing practice, but also almost impossible to find that amazing practice to work at as an associate? 

Join myself and Dr Sarika Shah on this episode where we learn more about self leadership and the ways to prioritise our values to help us find the right working relationships and places of work to be a part of. Let’s figure out how to bring all members of a team together and create the zen we are all in search for while working in our day to day lives. 

Protrusive Dental Pearl:

Be willing to accept rejection. A ‘no’ from a patient today is often a yes tomorrow. Plant seeds for high quality dentistry and you will find yourself harvesting many of these seeds at a later date. Those who fear rejection routinely offer less than their best, which cheats patients out of rightfully making their own economic decisions – inspired by Dr Lane Ochi (the ORIGINAL Dental Geek!)

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Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Highlights of this Episode:
02:18 Protrusive Dental Pearl
04:30 Introduction – Dr Sarika Shah
10:10 Transition to Private Dentistry
13:40 Practice Ownership
17:20 Managing the Practice
24:55 Internal Leadership
29:40 Principals vs Associates Friction
41:56 Women in Dentistry
47:15 Supportive Partners
55:25 Top Advice from Sarika
58:28 Flourish

This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on the Protrusive Guidance App. 

This episode meets GDC LEARNING OUTCOMES A and B

AGD Subject Code 550 Practice Management and Human Relations

Aim:
To explore the importance of self-leadership and effective communication in building successful relationships between dental associates and principals, enhancing teamwork, and optimising practice performance.

Dentists will be able to: 

If you liked this episode, be sure to check out IC025 – Parenthood and Dentistry

“Defensive Dentistry and the fear culture is the number 1 cause of anxiety amongst Dentists”

How can we instead foster a culture where we can focus on growth and supporting each other?

Does Dentistry have a social media problem?

Join us on this episode with Dr Mehy Lo-Presti as we navigate dentistry and social media, the pros and cons of using the online world as part of our portfolio and how we can remove anxiety through effective communication.

2 Events to Attend:

DentoRama 18th October

Treatment Planning Symposium (Hybrid Event) 16th Nov

Highlights of this Episode:
02:05 Introduction – Dr Mehy Lo-Presti
06:42 Mehy Early On
12:04 Dento-Rama
15:30 Social Media in Dentistry
20:35 Life Before Social Media
21:25 Social Media is a Business 
23:40 What Causes Anxiety for Dentists?
29:45 Overcoming the Fear Factor
34:45 Fast Tracking to Success
41:20 Wrapping Up
47:14 Booking the Event and Getting in Touch

This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.

GDC LEARNING OUTCOMES: A

AGD Code 770 (Self Improvement)

Dentists will be able to:

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. This includes videos on Overlay preps and the famous ‘Vertipreps for Plonkers’ series.

If you liked this episode, check out IC035 – Best Practices in Social Media for Dentists

The first EVER ‘Prospective’ episode of Protrusive – I interviewed new-grad Dr Triman Ahluwalia in 2023, then again 7 months later in 2024 to see how he gets on with his first year as a *real* Dentist 😉

We uncover what it feels to be a freshly qualified Dentist, the pressures and fears that come with procedures such as endo and surgical extractions, but what we can do as growing clinicians to overcome these hurdles.

This episode is packed with lots of top tips to help you in your journey from the ground up, or as a reminder for those that have been there and done that, that we are forever learning on our journey and there’s always something out there to help us become better Dentists.

Highlights of this Episode:
02:02 Introduction to Dr Triman (2023)
03:32 Experiences at Dental School
07:15 Procedures You Fear + Sectioning Teeth
11:25 Thoughts on Social Media in Dentistry
15:26 Documenting Work
16:30 Future Career Plans
18:00 Additional Comments from Triman
19:03 Back to the Future: 2024 Triman Update
21:50 Dental Photography Progress
23:08 Tricky Dental Procedures Update
27:46 The Good and the Bad of DFT
32:26 Career Path in Dentistry
34:49 Triman’s Top Tips
37:06 Wrapping Up

Don’t forget to check out the Protrusive App where you can find more awesome tutorials on becoming a more efficient and effective practitioner.

If you liked this episode, you will also like IC029 – Young Dentist Thrival Guide 

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on on the Ultimate Eduction Plan, including Premium clinical workthroughs and Masterclasses.

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Associate contracts are actually a HUGE deal that we do not give enough attention to…

How long can your principal keep your retention for?

Is it really true you cannot work within a certain radius?

How principals and associates may be getting screwed over by the poor contract!

Finding the right principal/associate is very exciting, so much so that we sometimes forget how important it is to read through the small print of our contract. 

This can prove very costly in the future in our industry where mistakes do happen, so it is extremely important to be aware of what we are signing up for.

Join us today with Neel Jaiswal and Sarah Buxton for a breakdown of how to negotiate the right contract for you, the power of being an Associate in this day and age, and the importance of Insurance. There’s a lot more in this episode so don’t miss out…’Court is in session!’

Highlights of this Episode:
02:08 Sarah Buxton and Dr Neel Jaiswal 
08:40 Associate Contracts
11:15 Who Checks the Contract?
13:50 Contract Bias towards Principals?
18:50 Getting Contracts Checked
21:28 Retention of Fees
30:48 Annual Leave
35:00 Exclusion Zones
43:04 Vicarious Liability
52:18 How to get in touch

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. This includes Vertipreps for Plonkers and clinical videos demonstrating Onlay Preps.

If you liked this episode, you will also like GF019 – Indemnity vs Insurance

Have you ever considered Dental Aid Work?

Imagine giving up your morning starbucks and your air conditioned dental surgery to work in a developing country that has just 7 dentists.

Fellow Protruserati, Dr James Hunter and his young family will be doing just this – they are preparing for a four-year mission to Liberia, Africa, to dedicate themselves to dental aid work.

Follow along as we delve into their story of skill, passion, and humanitarianism.

Highlights of this Episode:
00:00 Introduction
2:52 From Theology to Dentistry
5:35 Dr. James on Dentistry
06:44 The Decision to Move to Liberia for Aid Work
09:52 Understanding Liberia’s History and Needs
15:28 The Future Plans for Dental Aid in Liberia
18:37 Motivations Behind the Mission
20:04 The Challenge of Committing to Charity Work
20:57 Financial Planning, Schooling and Adaptation for Children Abroad
26:40 Sharing Experiences and Encouraging Aid Work
28:13 Raising Awareness and Support for the Mission
32:09 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

Be sure to visit https://www.thehuntersinliberia.co.uk/ for details on supporting charity work in Liberia. Additionally, explore other charity websites in your country for more ways to make a difference locally.

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. This includes Vertipreps for Plonkers and clinical videos demonstrating Onlay Preps.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss out on watching “The International Dental Student – From Ukraine to Egypt to Slovakia – IC047”

Dental Student in THREE different countries?!

This is a story of grit and determination. I hope that it will allow us all to reconnect with that burning desire we once had to enter our profession.

In this episode, we meet Nav, AKA the_stu_Dent who has had the craziest journey as a Dental Student. Not only defined as a mature student, but as a British born overseas one now working his way to qualifying in Slovakia, with hopes of eventually returning to the UK where he wants to practice full time in the near future.

Check out this entertaining episode, where we uncover what makes the_stu_Dent tick and why he ended up pursuing Dentistry with such determination, the highs and lows, and how he ended up trying at 3 different Universities in 3 different countries, just to fulfill his dreams.

Highlights
01:35 – Nav, the-stu-dent Introduction 
04:25 – Why Ukraine and what year did The-stu-dent enter?
09:18 – How did Egypt come about?
14:16 – Failure was not an option
16:24 – What happened when The-stu-dent visited Egypt first-time around?
19:14 – 3rd STOP – Slovakia.
21:54 – What are the fees like in Slovakia?
25:13 – What was the decision behind choosing Slovakia over alternative countries in the EU?
27:15 – What has The-Students experience of Slovakia been like, and how much clinical exposure do you get?
30:58 – Are you working part-time to fund your dentistry?
35:17 – What are The-Stu-dents final words of Wisdom?

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For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore! 😉

If you liked this episode, you will also like PS002 – Adhesive Dentistry for Beginners

Welcome back to another Interference Cast! Today’s episode is a bit unique—for once Jaz wasn’t the one asking the questions. Instead, he had the pleasure of being interviewed by the a cool dental student, Nav Bhatti.

During the interview, we explore Jaz’ story, origins, and what fuels his passions. It’s a deep dive into who he is and what drives him. Plus, he shared insights into one of his top strengths, according to Tom Rath’s Strengths Finder 2.0: being a learner. Join us as he discusses the importance of focusing on our strengths and the joy of continuous learning and sharing.

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Highlights of this episode:

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We also offer paid plans for educational content and CPD options. Students, stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon! Join us on Protrusive Guidance for the home of the Nicest and Geekiest Dentists in the World!

If you loved this episode, be sure to check out Value Your Skills – How to Stop Underselling Yourself – AJ006

Ah, the things we wish we could tell our younger selves! This week, I’m chatting to the fantastic Dr. Alan Mead from Michigan, USA – better known as the host of the Very Dental Podcast. We’ve come together to talk about our top 5 things we wish we knew when we first started our dental career. Alongside the clinical gems, we’ve got great advice on maintaining top-notch mental health, nailing your priorities, and acing that elusive work-life balance.

For all things very dental, have a listen to Dr. Mead’s podcast, “The Very Dental Podcast”:

We’re still striving to gather the money that Nafisa needs in order to receive life-saving treatment. If you can, please consider making a donation, and every share also means the world to this family – Fundraiser by Mufaddal Adamji : 1 year old Nafisa with SMA type 1 (gofundme.com)

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Highlights of the episode:
00:00 Intro
01:01 Dr. Alan Mead
03:14 The Very Dental Podcast
05:16 You are not your career
10:32 Don’t commit to working Saturdays
13:33 Things to avoid
17:08 Things to pursue
22:39 Work to learn
24:25 The internet
27:05 Understanding people
28:56 Magnification and light
32:04 Sectioning teeth
34:16 Private dentistry
40:34 Outro

If you liked this episode, you will also like IC037 – Personal Sacrifices 

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Would a Treatment Co-ordinator really benefit your practice?

In the latest segment of our podcast, we had the delightful Emma, an expert treatment coordinator, share her experiences and guidance on the evolving role of a treatment coordinator in a dental practice.

Would this TCO model work in your practice? What are the challenges in starting this? Are there any drawbacks? Emma spills all the beans!

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Highlights of the episode:
00:00 Introduction
02:21 Emma’s Journey to TCO
5:46 TCO’s role in various practices
10:00 Advantages of a TCO consultation 
14:13 Disadvantages of Treatment Co-Ordinators
18:20 Timings of Appointments
21:19 Patient consent processes
23:02 Profitability and practicality of TCOs
25:56 Introducing virtual treatment coordinators (VTC).
28:00 How to find a TCO
31:45 How to reach Emma

If you’re inspired to learn more, reaching out to Emma is a breeze. Connect with her through her Instagram page @em_thetco 

If you liked this episode, you will also like Recommend Treatment Plans with Confidence – IC038

Did you know? You can get CPD from the Web App or Phone App and watch premium clinical videos, for less than a tax deductible Nando’s per month?