RIPEGLOBAL Podcast

In this episode Dr Michael Melkers hosts the world-renown colour expert Dr Lane Ochi. They talk about their own failures and how to learn from them, and be inspired to be better. The pair talk candidly about how difficult and complex it is to get perfect colour matching, especially when it involves matching a single tooth. "When you recognise failures and you understand them, you can learn how to prevent them...the answer is practice & observation " Dr Lane Ochi. Want to learn more? Dr Ochi has a new lecture on 'The Application of Colour Theory in Restorative Dentistry'. Watch it now at www.ripeglobal.com/training-topics/the-application-of-colour-theory-in-restorative-dentistry #ripeglobal #LaneOchi #michaelMelkers #dentallife #dentist #dentistry

Some go through their careers wishing and waiting for something great to happen to them. Not Dr Claudia Pinter from Vienna, Austria! Claudia has made a commitment to excellence in orthodontic aligner therapy and cosmetic bonding.  Swing by the podcast as she shares with Michael how she created and achieved her desired future and practice of her dreams.

Join Dr Michael Melkers as he catches up with the Lithuanian Aesthetic Dentistry superstar, Dr Agne Malisauskiene. Dr Malisauskiene graduated from Vilnius University with Masters degree in dentistry in 2013. Ever since she has practiced aesthetic dentistry with the main focus on direct aesthetic anterior restorations. Find out what makes her tick in the latest RipeGlobal podcast.

Have you ever felt worried, scared or that you just could not do something? We all have. Please join Michael as he chats with one of the most inspiring evolutions and success stories that is Stefanie Hirt. A rural dentist from Switzerland who is kicking ass and not making excuses as she becomes the best dentist she can be for her team, patients…and for herself.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Melkers is joined by 'one of the rising stars of RIPE' Dr. Najiya llyas. Najiya is a Consultant Cosmetic and General Dentist at Dr. Najiya's Orofacial Care in Karachi, Pakistan. With years of experience, Najiya regularly shares her knowledge of dentistry, tips and tricks within Restorative Implant Practice Excellence: Full Protocol- our Facebook community that shares information on how to do cases, with excellence. Throughout the podcast, Michael and Najiya deep dive into topics of posting cases, sharing knowledge and learning from peers online, and improving your clinical photography. Najiya’s story is a shining example of the global reach and impact of RIPE as we truly Democratize Education.

Brett Burris joins us and shares the life and career changes that he experienced during the whirlwind that was the last two years. Overcoming the voices in his head, chasing his dreams and providing a higher level of patient care that he ever thought possible in middle America, rural Arkansas.

Join Dr Michael Frazis as he gets to know FRD student Dr Leonora Langstaff and how her career progressed from the UK to living in Queensland. They talk about their struggles in dentistry as well as what keeps them motivated in dentistry and teaching, especially with recent global issues thrown into the mix.

In earlier and simpler times, our indirect restorative choices were simple and limited. The material choices have their benefits but they are much more confusing than many may realise. Join Drs Lane Ochi and Michael Melkers as they wade us through the materials, benefits, pitfalls and applications for today's restorative dentistry.

Dr Lane Ochi and Dr Michael Melkers share a special friendship, mentorship and an intertwined history. Please stop by as they reminisce on the past and look forward to possibility, paths and futures that exist for all of us-and our patients.

After a number of years filled with both frustration and success, a magical opportunity presented itself and Dr. Alice Whang jumped at the chance! Please join Alice as she shares her history, her adventures and what is yet to come. From South Korea to New Zealand; up to Singapore and down to Australia, now settling in as a clinician and educator in Dr. Lincoln Harris' practice. Join the Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry here: https://getripe.link/frd-anchor Episode segments

Dr. Melkers is joined by Dr. Tae Kwon, his periodontal partner and Head of RIPEGlobal's Fellowship in Modern Implantology as the two discuss patient care, the philosophy of that care and just being more impactful on our patients health. Tae shares his thoughts on his own education and evolution of his philosophy from Toronto to Harvard and to RIPEGlobal. For more information on RIPEGlobal's Fellowship in Modern Implantology click here.

Amanda and Will Archer are partners in life, adventures and in dentistry. This wife and husband team is an inspiration for their focus, history and the bright future they envision for their practice, themselves and their family. Join Dr Melkers and The Archers as they saw stories, share some laughs and talk about going after your dreams…and achieving them. The Archers completed the Crown Prep Bootcamp together - see more here.

Please stop by and join Dr. Michael Melkers as he shares his 38 year journey in dentistry from his Father's office to quitting clinical dentistry to achieving his dreams. Michael has had the unique perspective of working in a welfare practice, a DSO, a wonderful family practice, doing a scratch start and finally ending up in the practice of his dreams. He shares his lessons, failures and successes that he learned along the way and the value of the community that is RIPEGlobal.

What happens when you gather 83 THOUSAND clinicians from around the world with the express goal of improving our skills and patient care? Well-RIPEGlobal did! But it started with a few and a few more over time. Come by and give a listen as our educators, Fellowship attendees and group moderators share their stories on how this journey towards Restorative Implant PracticeExcellence affected their lives and practices…and ultimately their patients.

Stop by as Dr Michael Frazis of Adelaide, South Australia shares his evolution of excellence as a clinician and as an educator with Dr Michael Melkers. "Iron Mike" shares how he helps other people overcome their own insecurities as he builds his own skills and how he never wants to get to the end of the journey.

Please join Michael & Lincoln as they share a chat and reflect on the evolutionary learning that the Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry attendees and educators have experienced over the last year. They explore what has worked in dental education and what hasn't-and how cloud based education has changed dentist learning and patient care forever and for the better.

SmileFast UK has been taking the dental world by storm! So we sat down with Dr Thomas Sealey, co-founder of SmileFast UK, and he told us about his history, why SmileFast was necessary in the dental world & how it all came to life! 

Today is R U OK Day in Australia, R U OK Day contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they're in crisis. RipeGlobal's shares R U OK's vision and extends a compassionate hand to dentists - so today we ask you, are you really okay? In this special episode, we are joined by Chantelle Anink, Chantelle is RipeGlobal’s resident yogi! She has more than 25 years of yoga and meditation teaching experience and has studied Dr Gabor Mate’s post graduate clinical psychology method, Compassionate Inquiry.  In this episode, Chantelle takes you through why (and how) stress shows up in your body & teaches some amazing techniques to help you de-escalate during stressful, anxious or depressive times.  We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to ask your mates "R U Ok?"

If we could summarise this episode and the #FRD2021 cohort we would say "Friendship, support, knowledge & TikTok dances!"  In Today's podcast, we have our Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry 2021 or better known as #FRD2021 attendees joining in. They entered the course wanting to improve their dentistry and they did, in ways they didn't expect!  But what stood out to them was the friendship, support & knowledge (their words, we promise!) So we decided to catch up with them as they take a break between modules! We are joined by Dr Stefanie Hirt, Dr Fauzia Khan & Dr Brett Burris. 

In this episode, Dr Michael Melkers has his technician join in! They discuss their relationship and some live questions from the audience, tune in to listen to this dynamic duo and how they went from mentor-mentee to friends!