Protrusive Dental Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The first EVER ‘Prospective’ episode of Protrusive – I interviewed new-grad Dr Triman Ahluwalia in 2023, then again 7 months later in 2024 to see how he gets on with his first year as a *real* Dentist 😉

We uncover what it feels to be a freshly qualified Dentist, the pressures and fears that come with procedures such as endo and surgical extractions, but what we can do as growing clinicians to overcome these hurdles.

This episode is packed with lots of top tips to help you in your journey from the ground up, or as a reminder for those that have been there and done that, that we are forever learning on our journey and there’s always something out there to help us become better Dentists.

Highlights of this Episode:
02:02 Introduction to Dr Triman (2023)
03:32 Experiences at Dental School
07:15 Procedures You Fear + Sectioning Teeth
11:25 Thoughts on Social Media in Dentistry
15:26 Documenting Work
16:30 Future Career Plans
18:00 Additional Comments from Triman
19:03 Back to the Future: 2024 Triman Update
21:50 Dental Photography Progress
23:08 Tricky Dental Procedures Update
27:46 The Good and the Bad of DFT
32:26 Career Path in Dentistry
34:49 Triman’s Top Tips
37:06 Wrapping Up

Don’t forget to check out the Protrusive App where you can find more awesome tutorials on becoming a more efficient and effective practitioner.

If you liked this episode, you will also like IC029 – Young Dentist Thrival Guide 

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on on the Ultimate Eduction Plan, including Premium clinical workthroughs and Masterclasses.

Is this the death of impressions for Dentures?

Are digital dentures predictable? Time saving? Cost saving?

Are all types of dentures suitable for the digital workflow?

Even if you don’t use an intra-oral scanner, your lab may be utilising a digital workflow, so it’s a great time to dive deep into this area.

Impression Club’s Dr Rupert Monkhouse joins us for another removable prosthetics themed episode where we discuss how digital dentistry is changing the way we make partial dentures and complete dentures.

Check out Impression Club courses

This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance.

This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and C.

Dentists will be able to:

1. Understand the key differences between traditional impression techniques and digital workflows in denture creation, including the benefits and limitations of both methods.

2. Evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of digital dentures compared to traditional methods and implement best practices for integrating digital workflows into their clinical practice.

3. Effectively collaborate with dental technicians using digital tools, fostering better communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes in denture fabrication.

AGD code 670 Removable Prosthodontics (Emerging technology or techniques)

Highlights of this Episode:
03:18 Protrusive Dental Pearl – Understand the Why
05:38 Introduction to Dr Rupert Monkhouse
8:11 What kind of Dentures can we do Digitally?
13:33 What work still requires Impressions?
17:05 Which Scanners?
19:55 How Accurate?
28:24 Should Digital be the Gold Standard?
30:55 Immediate Dentures
38:55 Cobalt Chromes
47:55 Finding great technicians
58:08 Impression Club

If you liked this, you will also like GF018 Intra-Oral Scanner

Air Particle Abrasion!

Images of Sandblasted teeth look cool but does it ACTUALLY improve clinical outcomes?

What are the indications? When is it genuinely critical to use?

More pragmatically, are there any decent alternatives eg. roughening with a bur?

Air particle abrasion, a technique used to prepare tooth surfaces for bonding, has sparked considerable debate among professionals. This episode discussed its effectiveness, implications, and best practices with  Dr. Veronica Pereira de Lima. 

Protrusive Dental Pearl: 

Two advantages of slicing off a corner of the rubber dam are:

1. Anterior Dam Stabilization: By flossing the cut piece through the front teeth, it acts as a makeshift wedge, securely fastening the dam in place without the need for traditional wedjet.
2. Simplified Orientation: This technique aids in aligning the rubber dam properly, streamlining the entire setup process for more efficient dental work.

Check out ‘Quick and Slick Rubber Dam’ online course (on-demand) only available via the Ultimate Education Plan on Protrusive Guidance

Highlights of this episode:

• 00:44 Protrusive Dental Pearl
• 04:16  Dr. Verônica Pereira de Lima Introduction
• 07:07 Journey of Dentistry in Brazil
• 08:34 Academia vs Clinical Practice
• 09:20 Journey about PhD and Work Surrounding Air Particle Abrasion
• 11:12 Importance of Air Particle Abrasion to Clinical Dentistry
• 15:57 Health Concerns Regarding Air Abrasion Particles
• 18:10 Air Abrasion Contraindication
• 20:13 Size of the Microns –  Clinical Guidelines
• 22:25 Pragmatic Approaches in Clinical Practice
• 24:28 Cojet as an Air Abrasion Particle
• 27:37 Improper Use of Air Abrasion
• 30:07 Air Abrasion Guidelines Regarding Different Ceramics
• 31:40 Alternatives to Air Abrasion
• 33:29 Dr. Veronica’s Personal Guidelines – Air Abrasion Protocol and Unit
• 40:27 Learning with Dr. Veronica 

Access the CPD quiz either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app. For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content.

If you love this episode, be sure to watch Immediate Dentine Sealing Tutorial Part 1 – PDP173

I think self development and emotional intelligence is foundational to our relationships with others. It’s how we interact with our patients, significant others, children and family members. Investing in your personal development makes you a better communicator. That’s why you should listen to Dr. Agi Keramidas in this episode!

We discussed how to begin your self-development journey and what are the important areas for dentists to focus on. We hope you’ll apply just ONE THING whether it’s a book title that we recommend or implement one tip to better yourself or your interactions.

Highlights of the episode:

• 4:58 Dr. Agi Keramidas’ Introduction
• 10:57 Getting started with self-development
• 14:05 Important areas to develop for Dentists
• 21:04 Dr. Agi’s communication style
• 30:03 Roadmap to self-development
• 35:13 Practical tip for self-development

Check out these books recommended by Dr. Agi Keramidas

• How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton
• The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman

Check out Dr. Agi Keramidas’ podcast: Personal Development Mastery for more personal development episodes

• Website: agikeramidas.com
• Podcast: personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com

If you loved this episode, you will like 12 Rules for Dentistry

Biomimetic Dentistry is the use of Restorative techniques and materials to mimic (and preserve) the structure and function of natural teeth. Dr. Taylor Paton will discuss his journey in Biomimetic Dentistry: how it differs from Adhesive dentistry and how it can be used to develop innovative treatment strategies for patients.

In this episode we also discussed philosophies and guidelines following the literature for optimal bond strengths, so that your clinical protocols may benefit from Biomimetic principles.

The Protrusive Dental Pearl: How to block out a metal post. Use something like ‘Ivoclar Direct Opaque flowable resin’, a masking agent that is highly opaque. Paint it on the dark tooth substrate or cover metal (eg a cast post) with it. Other brands include Pink Opaque by Cosmedent Inc

Premium users on the App can download Premium Notes by PDF and PDF Transcript.

Highlights of this episode:

• 2:52 The Protrusive Dental Pearl
• 7:15 Biomimetic Dentistry 
• 13:17 Dr. Taylor’s journey to Biomimetic Dentistry
• 21:48 The Hybrid Layer 
• 24:11 Improving Bond Strengths 
• 26:58 How Decoupling with time works 
• 31:41 Immediate dentin sealing concept 
• 36:19 Caries Detector dye 
• 42:58 Biomimetic Philosophy regarding crack management 

Check out Dr. Pav Khaira’s Academy of Implant Excellence which would give you a comprehensive course encompassing A-Z of implantology

If you like this episode, you’ll also like Composite Veneers vs Edge Bonding – Biomimetic Dentistry with George The Dentist 

One of the most common questions I get from colleagues is ‘Which Intra-Oral Scanner should I buy?’ – I don’t have the breadth of experience of testing all the scanners out there, but Dr. Gulshan Murgai does!

We discussed which scanner is best for your practice and how to choose the correct one for your needs. I hope you gain insight into the differences between the different scanners and help you move forwards a decision.

For me, one of the biggest takeaways was that it may not be so much about which scanner, but more about ‘what is the customer support and guidance like after I invest in one?’

Highlights of this episode:

• 2:00 Dr Gulshan Murgai Introduction
• 5:43 Which intraoral scanner should I purchase?
• 8:03 The best scanner on the market today and why?
• 12:37 Aligner system available for different scanners
• 15:17 Customer support on scanner companies
• 18:11 Scanner Prices
• 19:12 Caries detection within scanner
• 20:27 Importance of scanner and what’s the best for your practice

Check out Dr. Gulshan Murgai supply company Implant Solutions Direct and also 4D Ceramix, which is a full-production crown and bridge lab

Connect with Dr Gulshan Murgai

If you liked this episode, you might enjoy the Story Of Digital Occlusion

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

Ever considered moving to Dubai to practice Dentistry? Dr. Mark Georgy practiced in Abu Dhabi for 5 years, and Dr. Fraaz Ahmed moved to Dubai 5 days ago – on today’s episode we are lucky to get BOTH perspectives of life and Dentistry in the United Arab Emirates.

Fancy tax deductible Skiing + CPD next month? Check out Destination CPD by Mark Georgy

From qualifications to registration process and income potential, we covered it all in this episode.

“You have to have your license already sorted out, a lot of people just won’t reply unless you have your license, which you can do remotely, you DON’T have to come in to the country (UAE)”

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Highlights of this episode:

• 2:32 Dr. Mark and Dr. Fraaz introduction
• 6:46 Considering Dubai as the place for practice
• 10:34 Dental Health Authority (DHA) License
• 12:19 Taking risks of moving to other countries
• 13:54 Requirements for foreign dentists to work in the UAE
• 17:06 Dental Protection in UAE
• 19:22 Family-run clinic
• 22:05 Contractual issues abroad 
• 30:00 Things to consider before moving abroad
• 33:34 Quality of life and schooling in UAE
• 37:26 Income tax and income levels in UAE
• 44:42 Daily life in the UAE
• 48:38 Language Issues
• 49:48 Advice in considering moving to the UAE

Enlighten Smiles sponsored this episode with their great whitening products and also their course flagship composite bonding course called Mini Smile Makeover, which is really heavy duty full sequence from peg laterals to composite veneers by the famous Dipesh Parmar.

If you enjoyed this, you might also like this episode The American Dental Dream with Dr. Kristina Gauchan

I admit it. I have relied FAR too much on my lab technicians to help design my chrome partial dentures. This needs to change! I realised that I want to take control of the denture design process – who better than the King of Removable Prosthodontics education Dr Finlay Sutton to help us ‘Make Dentures Great Again’!

In this episode, Dr. Finlay Sutton clarifies the philosophy behind Scandinavian Chrome Dentures. He also explains what each appointment entails to help those earlier in their career.

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The Protrusive Dental Pearl: DENTURE DESIGN CHEAT SHEET! Dr. Finlay came up with a Universal Design Sheet. It covers all aspects of missing teeth – all different combinations and patterns of tooth loss. It covers teeth with good prognosis and also teeth with dubious prognosis

Highlights of this episode:

• 2:15 Protrusive Dental Pearl
• 4:05 Dr. Finlay Sutton’s Introduction to Partial Denture
• 6:31 The Scandinavian Partial Dentures vs other designs
• 11:24 Scandinavian approach for Chromework
• 12:56 Acrylic-based Partial Dentures
• 18:04 Indications for Chrome Palate on Complete Denture
• 21:17 Acrylic dentures with a wire mesh inside?
• 22:49 Cast Partial Dentures Protocol – Appointment by Appointment
• 32:13 Patient Reviews 
• 34:39 Average treatment fees

Join us for The Scandinavian Approach to Partial Dentures with Dr. Finlay Sutton in Reading, UK on the 13th of January OR the 14th of January

If you enjoyed this, you may also like another episode with Dr. Finlay about Chrome Dentures Made Easier

This podcast will change the way you think about pulpotomies and endodontics in general.  Georg Benjamin explains that severe throbbing pain (or classic signs of IRREVERSIBLE PULPITIS) does not necessarily mean a pulpectomy is needed. Instead, we can consider a pulpotomy for permanent teeth to preserve radicular pulp tissue and maintaining a vital tooth!

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Protrusive Dental Pearl: Check if your anesthetic is successful by carrying out an objective test by placing EndoFrost (-50 C) on the tooth (about 10 secs) and checking for a cold response. If the patient is not fully numb yet, they will still feel something. If they are sufficiently numb, this test gives you (and some nervous patients!) confidence. I like this before placing rubber dam as I hate ever removing the dam to top up LA!

Highlights of this episode:

• 2:02 Protrusive Dental Pearl
• 4:47 Georg Benjamin’s Dental Podcast Journey
• 7:10 Georg’s Endodontic Journey
• 11:46 Case Discussion: Pulpal Diagnosis
• 16:17 Pulpotomy
• 19:37 Direct Pulp capping 
• 22:26 Indirect Pulp Cap
• 23:58 Pulpotomy Protocol
• 26:59 Classifications of Pulpotomy 
• 30:52 Bleeding Time Protocol
• 33:31  Patient Communication 
• 35:34 Treatment Decision-Making
• 38:57 Success rate of pulpotomy
• 41:10 Early and Late failures
• 42:30 Long-term treatment
• 45:14 Unhealthy pulp
• 48:08 Materials and Products for Pulpotomy
• 50:54 Leaving carious dentine as base

For our German Protruserati, check out Georg’s Dental Podcast

If you enjoyed this, you might also like this episode with  Dr Ammar Al-Hourani ‘Is Single Point Obturation Acceptable?’

Did you know that Dentistry was voted the unhealthiest career in the world? Multiple times. That’s right, we’re number one! The grim reality is that we take on all sorts of professional and personal risks on a daily basis.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Rohan Verma, a clinical dentist and fitness coach to record this wholesome episode. We talked about what steps we can take to improve our health. At the end of our conversation, we also talked about diet as well. I hope this episode will address our unique professional challenges and help you become healthier and more mindful about everything you’re doing for mental and physical well-being.

Highlights of this episode:

• 1:51 Dr. Rohan Verma’s Introduction
• 3:46 Mental Health Awareness
• 6:39 Biggest mistakes dentists are making with their health 
• 11:09 Posture Issues
• 14:50 The significance of sleep
• 16:52 Importance of setting a routine for better health improvement
• 24:16 Working out routine
• 29:09 Dr. Rohan’s stand on different kinds of diet
• 31:29 The benefit of calorie counting

Check out Dr. Rohan Verma’s Instagram to get some tips on how to improve your health – as well as a Dentist he’s an online fitness coach.

Monitor your calorie intake with this MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter available on:

• iOS: MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
• Google Play: MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter

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