Orthodontics for the mixed dentition is not well taught at Dental School – for which malocclusions should you intervene and by what age? Dr. Amanda Wilson will show you how to identify whether early or interceptive orthodontics is right for your young patients as part of their antero-posterior, vertical and transverse development.

The Protrusive Dental Pearl: Prevent misdiagnosing ectopic canines by palpating the permanent canine early (from age 10 onwards). Put your index fingers a little bit apical and a little bit distal to the lateral incisors and you should be able to feel a 5-10 millimeter bulge

Highlights of this episode:

Get this My Phase One Step-By-Step PDF Checklist by Dr. Amanda to get started and help you diagnose malocclusions

Check out Straight Smile Solutions for more Orthodontic Consulting and StraightSmile Solutions Orthodontic Coach for GPs for Orthodontic Educational Videos

If you enjoyed this episode, you should also check out General Dentists Doing Orthodontics 

Is flapless implant placement really a solid technique? What percentage of cases are amenable to flapless implant placement?

The cynic in me wondered if this is indeed a novel technique, or was it made mainstream to attract Dentists who seldom raise flaps?

I brought on straight-talking Implant genius Dr. Pav Khaira on today’s Group Function to discuss flapless implant placement – ‘what’s the deal?!’

Highlights of this episode:

Check out The Dental Implant Podcast for information on dental implants and the Academy of Implant Excellence to learn how to place implants or upgrade your skills.

If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like ‘Can I Probe This Implant?’

As a Dentist, the first years are always the hardest. You have to adjust to unfamiliar situations and people constantly. A newbie’s nerves can lead to self-doubt and hesitation whilst navigating this steep learning curve. I brought on recently qualified Dr. Saeed Cheraghi to guide you through the first few years of the ‘University of Life’.

“You come out of Dental school thinking you know things and then you go into the real world and you realize you actually don’t know that much at all!” Dr. Saeed Cheraghi.

Highlights of this episode:

This episode is not eligible for CPD but you can check out other CPD-verified episodes on our Protrusive App on a web browser or you download the iOS App or the Android App.

This episode is brought to you by Enlighten Smiles, a premium brand of teeth whitening. They also run the Mini Smile Makeover Course – a composite course I really recommend.

If you liked this episode, you will love How to Win at Life and Succeed in Dentistry – Emotional Intelligence

My story of coming to the UK as a refugee from Afghanistan aged 6 and my journey in to Dentistry. I share some tough times and what drives me today. I explained why I think Dentistry was mis-sold to many of us as a 9-5 job (HA!) and my top books and influences.

I’m delighted to be a guest on the Soft Bites Podcast. The hosts, Manuela and Jorge, have both been guests on the Protrusive Dental Podcast in the past.

Highlights of this episode:

Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim and I are launching an occlusion course called OBAB (Occlusion Basics And Beyond). This course is o help you design and execute restorations from a single tooth to anterior aesthetic cases to full mouth rehab.

Also, sign up for our monthly occlusion tip for you to get the kind of clinical content that we are preparing with OBAB

If you loved this, be sure to watch Dentistry is STRESSFUL – this Podcast will help you

Preserve bone, be kinder to the tissues – but NOT necessarily at the expense of time. A great insight in to Atraumatic Extractions from Dr Diyari. Some say that ALL extractions should be atraumatic, and therefore this is a ‘made-up’ term by implant bods. By clarifying some misconceptions today, Dr. Diyari Abdah gives us an inside look at WHY and HOW atraumatic extractions can be efficient and effective.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Life Advice: “Never take advice from anyone who you wouldn’t switch places with”

This episode is brought to you by Enlighten Smiles which is a premium brand of teeth whitening that guarantees B1 shade. If you want to know more about teeth whitening and get better results for your patients, do check out their webinar, Enlighten Online Training.

Highlights of this episode:

Check out these studies regarding Piezosurgery:

Learn more about Implant Dentistry with Dr. Diyari’s The Most Accelerated Practical and Comprehensive Dental Implant Course with ADDITIONAL 10% off (including the Early Bird pricing)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Make Extractions Less Difficult: Regain Confidence by Sectioning and Elevating Teeth

Half way in to a tricky extraction you hear a voice…”Maybe now is a time to raise a flap?”

You ignore this voice and keep sweating with the luxator in hand, because it has been far too long since you raised a flap and you dread the nurse’s reaction.

If this is you, then we got you. I brought on Consultant Oral Surgeon Dr. Sami Stagnell to share his tips and pearls in Oral Surgery, specifically WHEN and HOW to raise cleaner flaps, as well as what types of flaps to consider for each situation and when NOT to consider extending beyond an envelope flap.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Nice and Clean Extraction Sites – Use the spoon end of Mitchell’s trimmer to clean the surgical site for 30 secs to 2 minutes.

Highlights of this episode:

Improve your Oral Surgery Sectioning with this speed-increasing electric handpiece at Incidental Limited. And get 5% OFF their entire products with the code ‘onions‘!

Check out the Oral Surgery Course that Dr. Sami Stagnell will be launching in 2023.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Make Extractions Less Difficult: Regain Confidence by Sectioning and Elevating Teeth

My worst nightmare: a patient complaint.

We share with you a story of triumph as one of our colleagues SUCCESSFULLY defended a complaint. We reflect on the lessons learned and how to manage complaints (including the emotional side).

Dr. Gulshan Murgai spoke about a long and arduous case that was resolved in his favor, demonstrating that he has patience and determination in spades. We will also discuss the importance of attending risk management lectures and how to deal with this nasty situation you might face with unhappy patients.

Highlights of this episode:

Head over to Confidental for Emotional Support for dentists in distress.

Connect with Dr Gulshan Murgai

If you enjoyed this episode, you will also love 10 Habits of Highly Successful (and Most Valued) Dentists

Being a dental student is tough – you’re learning a clinical and surgical discipline alongside all the challenges of relationships, studying and social interactions. In this episode with Dr. Lincoln Harris, we talked about three key themes relevant for dental students: overcoming fear, leveling up your skills, and being able to cope with failures.

“You only get confident once you DO the thing that you’re afraid of” Dr. Lincoln Harris.

Highlights of this episode:

For Dental Students who want to have a head start in their Dental Career, join us LIVE on Friday 30th of September with Dr. Lincoln Harris. Register Now!

For Dentists who want to see Lincoln Harris LIVE in London for a full-day keynote lecture: From Class 1 Composites to Complicated crown preps. Email or DM us on Insta for a super special student rate.

Check out Ripe Global, one of the biggest groups in Dentistry with 80,000+ members!

If you enjoyed this episode, then do check out this 5 Lessons from Dr. Lincoln Harris 

We have switched roles! In this episode Jaz gets interviewed by Dr. Devang Patel on The Ultimate Dentist Podcast. The focus here is bigger picture stuff: trying to improve your clinical skills, finding your niche, dealing with imposter syndrome, burnout and the need for FOCUS!

“Gain some self-awareness, figure out what your strengths are, and play to your strengths in your life, in your relationships, in your career, and everything!” Dr. Jaz Gulati

Highlights of this episode:

Want to expand your horizon with TMD and Splints? Check out SplintCourse for a comprehensive online course.

If you enjoyed this episode, do check out Adhesive Full Mouth Rehabs in 11 Appointments with Dr. Devang Patel

Sub-Gingival dentistry: the dark, scary, bloody world you don’t see as much on Instagram. Straight talking Dr Lincoln Harris will help you choose the right retraction cord protocols to reduce your stress during subgingival caries removal and crown/onlay preparations.

Join us to see Lincoln Harris LIVE in London for a full-day keynote lecture: From Class 1 Composites to Complicated crown preps. 

Protrusive Dental Pearl: When inverting/tucking in the rubber dam, instruct your DA to blow air continuously at your flat plastic instrument as it works around the sulcus. This will effectively and efficiently tuck/invert the rubberdam for a better seal (and sexier photos!)

Highlights of this episode:

Check out Ripe Global, one of the biggest groups in Dentistry with 80,000+ members!

As a bonus, check this one-page summary of this episode

Head over to protrusive.link under the Infographics Tab for the other one-page infographics summary of the past episodes

If you enjoyed this episode, then do check out this 5 Lessons from Dr. Lincoln Harris and also this Rubber Dam Isolation by Dr. Harmeet Grewal