Art never dies, it just becomes digital: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry with Dr. Florin Cofar & Dr. Eric Van Dooren (video version)
Description
In this episode of 'ProTalk,' Dr. Eric Van Dooren and Dr. Florin Cofar join live from the International Aesthetic Days event in Vilamoura, Portugal. They discuss the importance of meticulous planning in dental procedures, the impact of digital technologies like SmileCloud and 3DNA, and the future role of robotics in dentistry. They share insights from their careers, discuss balancing professional and personal lives, emphasize mentorship, and offer advice for young clinicians. The episode highlights the evolution of the field and how to navigate current economic uncertainties.
00:00 Introduction to ProTalk and The Pulse of Dentistry
00:55 Meet the Guests: Dr. Eric Van Dooren and Dr. Florin Cofar
01:54 Eric Van Dooren's Journey in Dentistry
06:32 Florin Cofar's Path to Dentistry
09:47 Balancing Professional and Personal Life
12:13 Shared Vision, Collaboration, Core Principles in Dentistry
24:54 Building a Strong Dental Team and the Framework for Success
28:12 The Vision Behind SmileCloud
29:50 The Evolution of Restorative Dentistry
32:58 Adapting to Digital Innovations
36:50 The Impact of 3DNA on SmileCloud
40:07 The Role of Mentorship in Dentistry
42:39 Future Trends: Robotics in Dentistry
46:25 Advice for Young Dentists
50:23 Navigating Uncertainty in Dentistry
52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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