Clinical Dentistry is a steep learning curve – it can be frustrating, frightening and quite frankly exhilarating.

This episode (better late than never! My wife finished her MSc so now I’m back on track!) picks up the theme of Stress Awareness and I discuss with Emma Hutchinson, our Protrusive Student, how students can manage stress effectively, prioritize their studies, and identify their unique learning styles. 

We also address imposter syndrome and the various difficulties encountered while learning something as complex as dentistry.

Highlights of this episode:
00:00 Introduction
03:25 Welcoming Emma Back
04:16 Protrusive Students
06:30 Dentistry Students vs Other Courses
08:24 Hobbies and Activities Outside of Dental School
12:50 Communication Style
14:48 Student-Life Balance
19:01 Past Papers during Exam Time
21:00 Networking in Dentistry
28:51 Burnout and Mental Health Perspective
33:45 Next Month – Orthodontics

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. Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore! 😉

If you love this episode, be sure to watch Adhesive Dentistry for Beginners – PS002

Implants can fail – we all know that…but what are the medico-legal implications when they fail at 6 months after restoring them…

Is it all the restoring Dentists’ problem? ‘He who touched it last’? Or does the implant placing surgeon also need to be involved in the ‘post-mortem’?

How can we handle the upset patient (and prevent this in the first place!)

In the latest podcast episode, we introduced Dr. Joe Bhat and Neel Jeiswal, both prominent figures in Dentistry. Neel, representing PDI, has a rich background in clinical dentistry and medico-legal matters, while Dr Joe Bhat is a dual specialist in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics. Joe established a pioneering multi-disciplinary clinic 20 years ago, which continues to thrive with numerous referrals.

Both guests provided deep insights into implant failures, patient management, and the importance of effective communication and collaboration in dental practices.

Check out Dr Joe Bhat’s place of practice – Moor Park Specialists

Due a renewal for your indemnity/insurance? Get a quote and special discount from PDI

If you liked this episode, you will also like 4 Ways to Boost Osseointegration of Your Implants – PDP155 – Protrusive Dental Podcast

More brilliant questions from dental students as Jaz is joined by Dhruti Mysore from Plymouth University.

We covered themes of student-life balance and professional development. Jaz shared the powerful technique of ‘Just-in-Time’ learning to gain structure and purpose to post-graduate development.

Jaz gave his top tips for preventing burnout and the power of a supportive network. 

And of course, we discussed Occlusion and Facebows!

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 Occlusion Questions from Students – AJ005

Hear how Aidan went from anxious about exodontia to now feeling confident and enjoying his oral surgery list.

We cover the themes of career progression, overcoming procedural fears and decision making early in our careers.

At the end, Aidan shares a clever way to deliver saline when washing out sockets!

Highlights of this Episode:
00:00  Intro 
01:47 Imposter Syndrome
02:45 Aiden’s Story
05:16 Daunting Experiences with Stubborn Canine
06:48 How Aiden would approach things now
07:33 Dental Pearl – 6 second rule
09:56 What happened during COVID?
18:08 After the Ipswich post, what happened?
25:04 Aiden’s advice for young dentists 
29:53 Lesson about photography
35:13 Whole tooth extraction vs. sectioning?
36:26 Sectioning School
39:31 Outro

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Class II’s are only easy when they are small (but not too small), supragingival, easily accessible with straight-forward anatomy.

In other words, about 1% of the Class IIs we encounter – because the vast majority I see are subgingival, wide, with awkward root concavities and tricky access.

I went from using sectional matrices 97% of the time to now just using them 30% of the time – this is thanks to a circumferential matrix I started to use last year which is a game changer.

I now do not need to use a wedge in most scenarios (something I used to think was a crime!) and have been using the ‘contact opening technique’.

Meet Dr Sunny Sadana, who has brought the Greater Curve system to the UK and taught me a lot about efficiency with direct restorations.

We also discuss fee-setting and patient communication – this part of the video is only available for those on our Protrusive Guidance network.

Protrusive Dental Pearl 

Pre-wedging; use this technique before beginning any restorative work on the tooth you are working on, this will allow a greater field of view to work in. It also helps suppress the papilla to get better access to the caries. This can all be achieved by numbing the area first and wedging with adequate enough pressure for there to be separation. It also reduced iatrogenic damage and is also worthwhile considering using a wedge-guard/fender wedge.

Check out the DRE Composite Course

Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app.

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 PDP104 Back to Back Class II Secrets (Sectional Matrix Troubleshooting)

Check out the ‘semi-indirect’ technique to restore toothwear cases – including palatal backings made chairside and bonded at the same time.

Join Jaz as he geeks out with Dr Zohaib Khwaja to extract the nuances of this clever technique.

We also deep dive into the Dahl technique.

Protrusive Guidance members with access to the Protrusive Vault can check our Semi-Indirect Composite infographic with a step by step visual protocol for semi-indirect palatal backings.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Practice finding centric relation on your general patients, even if they are just attending for a routine examination. It is a great way to get practice!

Check out Dr Khwaja’s Instagram page

Highlights of this Episode:
02:48 – Protrusive Dental Pearl – Finding CR
05:15 – Dr. Zohaib Khwaja Introduction
11:14 – What is the Dahl Technique? 
17:41 – Restoring Worn Posterior Teeth 
28:37 – Restoring Anterior Teeth
39:23 – Dr. Zohaib – The Teacher

Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app.

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 Why do some Dentists find Dahl Distasteful? – PDP016

From softwares to enhance communication with prospective patients, and clever ones that utilise AI for radiographs and note taking, Prav Solanki and I deep dive into some products we currently like to use or have heard good things about.

In this episode, we discuss the many ways that AI is now streamlining things in our workplace and ensuring that we are able to protect ourselves from a medico-legal perspective, as well as providing the patient with confidence in their treatment plans. Get ready to get techy!

Softwares mentioned in this episode:

LeadFlo – CRM System for Dentists

DigitalTCO – AI and Voice Assisted Dental Notes [Affiliate Link]

Dental Audio Notes – Secure Audio Recording

CareStack – Cloud Based Dental Software

Software of Excellence Exact – Practice Management

Loom – Async Video Messages

SmileCloud Smile Design

Chairsyde – Consultation Platform

Pearl AI – Radiographs in Colour

MakeMeClear – Treatment Plans that Explain Themselves (25% off using ‘protrusive’ – Affiliate Program]

Highlights of this Episode:
00:00 – Intro
03:22 – Protrusive Dental Pearl
04:53 – Introducing Dr. Prav Solanki
05:35 – Skillset Enhancement
07:45 – CRM Introduction
09:02 – LeadFlo
12:52 – Follow-up Strategy
18:20 – Building Trust
20:33 – Lifetime Value Focus
23:45 – Simplify Plans
30:40 – Communication Tools
42:27 – Best Patient Management Systems
58:10 – Visual Communication
59:40 – Video Disclaimers
64:54 – More Software Options
80:10 – Final Words

Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app.

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 NEVER Write Notes Again! How I Use AI for Awesome and Efficient Dental Records – PDP181 – Protrusive Dental Podcast

How long should you wait after a root canal before starting Orthodontics?

Should we be scared of orthodontic movement in those taking bisphosphonates?

How do you decide if diastemas should be closed restoratively or orthodontically?

Dr Daniel Neves answers every one of the questions and several more sent in from the Protrusive Community

These questions are the tricky case-specific ones we ponder about and crave guidelines for – straight talking Dr Neves makes it all tangible.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Retention is not a ‘one and done’ process. It should be customised for the individual and maintained appropriately – including at every routine check up.

Highlights of this Episode:
04:40 Protrusive Dental Pearl
05:53 Introduction to Dr Daniel Neves 
12:16 Reducing the Risk of Relapse
17:20 Anterior Diastema
21:47 Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
26:20 Jaw Issues in Adults
29:20 Root Resorption
34:25 Recession Cases
38:00 Timing of Orthodontics after Root Canal Treatment
39:39 Bisphosphonates and Orthodontics
40:16 Aligners around Implants
42:22 Final Thoughts

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We need to talk about the ‘S’ word and our mental health.

I never, EVER want to lose a colleague again due to the pressures within Dentistry.

This is why I interviewed Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, a positive psychologist and Dentist, to help us with strategies to improve our mental health.

Why is it that we have so many support channels during a crisis, but no structured pathways to help us AVOID burnout, crisis and stress in Dentistry?

Protrusive Dental Pearl: What are you doing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to look after your Mental Health? Do not wait until a crisis, as we already know that prevention is better than the cure.

Take the first steps in looking after your mental health with Mahrukh and her Mind Flossing Toolkit

Buy Mahrukh’s new Book on Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals

Highlights of this Episode:
3:01 Protrusive Dental Pearl
4:22 Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja Introduction
7:34 Seeking Professional Help
12:10 Helping Dental Professionals
17:08 Suicide Issue within Dentistry
20:02 Reducing Suicidal and Burnout Rate
24:24 Inner Voice
29:51 Cognitive Reframing
36:31 Toxic Work Cultures
42:24 Signs to Look Out For
49:30 Learn more from Mind Ninja

If you liked this episode, you will also enjoy IC036 – The Secrets to Finding a Passion in Dentistry

THIS is the most impactful interview podcast I have published in almost 6 years of podcasting.

Do you resent bringing your work home with you (treatment plans, letters, CT scans)?

Do you struggle with work-life balance?

Do you have days where you feel unfulfilled?

The honest advice and mindset from Jorge Andre Cardoso might just change your career and YOUR LIFE. This is the real deal, Protruserati!

As Stress Awareness Month continues, we’re taking a close look at the challenges dentists encounter, from making clinical choices to achieving work-life harmony. 

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Explore Jorge Andre Cardoso’s Cementation Guide. This resource allows you to access specific protocols tailored to your needs by simply selecting the type of abutment, retention type, and the cement restorative material you plan to use.

Highlights of this episode:

For those interested in attending the Conscious Leadership Course this October or November, please act quickly.

Visit Soft Bites online to learn more from Andre and Manuela and secure your spot.

If you are interested in joining a Protruserati cohort – please indicate your interest in Protrusive Guidance. 

Got stress management tips of your own? Share them in the comments! just tell us about what was the most impactful thing that you gained from Andre in this episode.

Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app.

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 love this episode, be sure to watch Dentistry is STRESSFUL with Manuela Rodrigues