Straumann® ProTalk with Dr. Laurence Adriaens (video version)

Update: 2025-05-03

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Leadership and Innovation in Dentistry with Dr. Laurence Adriaens

In this episode of Straumann® ProTalk, hosts Andreas and George welcome Dr. Laurence Adriaens, a successful periodontist and implantologist from Palma de Mallorca. Dr. Adriaens discusses her career journey, the importance of mentors, and how she manages a thriving practice alongside her personal life. The discussion covers her active involvement in professional communities such as ITI and WIN (Women in Implantology Network), and the significance of leadership, mentorship, and digital innovation in dentistry.

Dr. Adriaens shares insights on the role of technology in improving patient care, her experiences as a female lecturer in a male-dominated field, and future trends in implant dentistry. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, teamwork, and having a supportive professional network. The episode concludes with a discussion about Straumann's strategy to evolve as a premium product provider in the dental industry.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:14 Meet Dr. Laurence: A Passionate Periodontist

04:00 The Influence of Mentors

07:47 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

09:10 Challenges and Triumphs as a Female Lecturer

14:38 The Power of Social Media and Community

16:26 Women in Implantology Network

19:10 Encouragement for Aspiring Female Clinicians

20:19 The WIN Network: Empowering Women in Implant Industry

21:01 Embracing Digital Technology in Implantology

21:30 The Journey to a Fully Digital Practice

25:40 Advice for Practices Starting Digital Transformation