On the Cusp

Intro Today, I welcome Dr. Jaz Gulati, host of the Protrusive Dental Podcast. He is a general dentist who has privately practiced in Singapore and now, the UK. In his practice, he especially enjoys ortho restorative dentistry and conservative Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) management. For the third episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about TMD, bruxism, and occlusal appliances. Dr. Jaz shares his splints decision making workflow as well as tips for how to develop consistent manual dexterity and how to find a healthy work life balance.   Guest Details Social Media: Jaz Gulati’s Instagram Protrusive Dental Podcast Splints Decision Making Flow Chart Use the code NOOBIE to get 10% off at https://www.splintcourse.com/referral/partner/WmPeiLbcoUawadjK Time Stamps [00:05:14] Dr. Jaz’s origin story [00:09:06] The Protrusive Dental Podcast [00:11:58] Now is the best time to be a dentist [00:16:20] Finding work life balance [00:21:48] Don’t compare, learning takes time  [00:24:47] How to develop consistent dexterity and hand skills [00:29:43] Reflective learning through journaling [00:33:19] Coping with a bad procedure [00:35:17] Effective teamwork with your dental nurse  [00:39:05] Differentiating TMD patients [00:45:38] Splints decision making process [00:50:01] Michigan Splints [00:51:05] Science based prescription of splints  [00:52:22] Canine guidance in occlusal splints [00:54:11] Recap of splint decision making [00:56:23] Is the anterior midpoint stop appliance for daily wear? [01:01:24] Dr. Jaz’s online splint course  [01:03:54] Adjust soft splints with Dr. Jaz’s expert tip     Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!   Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist Sponsor Details   MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.     To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au   Conclusion What new things did you learn about occlusal splints and TMD? Did you find Jaz’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!    Remember to subscribe for more content!  

Intro Today, I welcome back Dr. Davey Alleman who is a private practice general dentist in Utah. Prior to this, he served as a dentist in the US Army for five years. Passionate about improving outcomes, Dr. Davey and his father teach a year-long course in biomimetic dentistry to dentists all over the world.  For the second episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we review the principles and practice of biomimetic dentistry. Dr. Davey shares the step-by-step procedure of biomimetic restoration and how he manages cracked tooth syndrome.    Guest Details Social Media: Davey Alleman’s Instagram Mastership Program info: https://www.drdavidalleman.com/biomimetic-mastership-programinfo   Time Stamps [00:04:37] Dr. Davey’s journey to biomimetic dentistry [00:08:24] Biomimetic Dentistry Mastership Course [00:18:19] Biomimetic approach to assessment and restoration  [00:25:58] Philosophy of biomimetic dentistry [00:28:39] Biomimetic direct restoration [00:37:18] Etch placement [00:41:01] Air-drying solvents in bonding agents [00:44:53] Restorative composites: flowables and injectables  [00:52:18] Early diagnosis of cracked tooth syndrome  [00:57:42] The importance of visualization in restoration plans  [01:00:43] Vertical cracked tooth [01:03:17] Depth of crack excavation [01:09:03] Know your own expertise   Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!   Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist Sponsor Details   MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.     To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au   Conclusion Are you interested to learn more about biomimetic dentistry? Did you find Davey’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!    Remember to subscribe for more content!  

Intro Today, I talk to Dr. Yvette Carrillo, a periodontist and implant surgeon in San Diego, California. She earned her degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2015 and completed her periodontics and implant surgery training in 2018. Currently, she works in private practice and teaches part time at her alma mater.  For the first episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about the fundamentals of periodontics. Dr. Yvette shares her patient assessment and workflow as a periodontist. We also discuss the treatment options and procedures for gum recession and chronic periodontitis.     Guest Details Social Media: Yvette Carrillo’s Instagram  X-Nav Technology Website   Time Stamps [05:03] Dr. Yvette’s journey to periodontics [06:53] To specialize with or without clinical experience? [09:28] Dr. Yvette’s day to day practice as a periodontist  [12:40] Periodontal assessment and workflow [16:25] Full mouth probe  [21:20] Diagnostic process and patient management [24:55] New periodontal staging and grading system [28:17] Periodontal treatments and procedures [33:57] Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) [35:36] Gum recession and gum grafting [43:06] Chronic periodontitis [47:05] Recall interval for periodontal maintenance [50:22] The future of periodontics [55:54] Advice for aspiring periodontists    Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!   Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist Sponsor Details MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.   To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au   Conclusion Do you plan to specialize in implant periodontics? Did you find Yvette’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!    Remember to subscribe for more content!

Episode Notes In this episode I reflect back on the Financial Mini Series as well as the Implant Mini Audio Residency. A lot of great guests and awesome interviews for both of these projects so be sure to head back and give them a listen if you haven't already! I will be returning in a few weeks with new episodes as a part of a Noobie & Friends Series which I am really excited about. Catching up with old friends of the podcast and doing a deep dive into different areas of clinical dentistry.In the meantime, I will be releasing some past favorites of the podcast in celebration of 100 episodes of the Noobie Dentist Podcast     Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!   Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist

Intro Today, I talk to Kane Southwell who is a senior manager at MoreDent. Kane has been with MoreDent since the company’s humble beginnings. He has more than a decade’s worth of experience in helping dentists incorporate implant dentistry into their practices. In this fifth episode of the dental implant audio residency series, we talk about the implementation and back-end support in implant dentistry. Kane shares the basic tools needed for implant procedures and stories of dentists placing their first implants. Aside from taking credible implantology courses, Kane highlights the importance of having a supportive team to set yourself up for success.   Guest Details Social Media: Linked in: Kane Southwell   Time Stamps [03:49] How Kane started working for MoreDent [10:05] Learn implantology through courses and mentorship [16:13] Doing implant procedures as an associate dentist [18:40] Sales and communication are essential skills [23:02] Required tools to start implant dentistry practice [25:12] Training your dental implant team [28:49] Stories of dentists placing their first implants [36:50] Do patients know they are a clinician’s first case? [38:52] Providing support to dentists on their first implant procedure [42:15] Feel confident and competent with a good team Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!   Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist     Sponsor Details   MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.     To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au   Conclusion Do you plan to specialize in implant dentistry? Did you find Kane’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!   Remember to subscribe for more content!