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Straumann® ProTalk

Andreas Utz & George Raeber

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 46

Straumann® ProTalk - https://www.straumann.com/protalk - Straumann ProTalk: The podcast that explores the pulse of dentistry. Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of dentistry with this podcast where renowned personalities share their inspiring stories, groundbreaking innovations, and visions for the future, aiming to engage, educate, and captivate the community worldwide. Andreas Utz: Global Head of Business Unit Implantology at Straumann Group. A leading expert in implant dentistry, Andreas brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for innovation to the podcast. Dr. George Raeber: Global Head of Research & Development and Innovation at Straumann Group. With his extensive experience in the dental industry, George offers unique insights and thought-provoking perspectives.

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Maximum outcome, least intervention: Dr. German Gallucci on bio-restorative implant dentistry

Season 46 · Episode 2026

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 57:43

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, host Andreas Utz speaks with Prof. German Gallucci about the opportunities and mentors that took him from Argentina to Geneva and Harvard – and why he now works to open doors for the next generation of clinicians.

Gallucci explains how the bio-restorative concept brings biology, implant placement, and restoration into one treatment plan. He discusses simplicity, case selection, and the growing evidence behind immediate placement and loading. They also explore digital planning, AI, the dental twin, robotics, and why patient trust must remain central to care.

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00:00 Opening: opportunity, simplicity, and patient trust

06:08 The ITI scholarship that changed Gallucci's career

14:11 From ITI scholar to opening doors for other

21:47 The bio-restorative concept explained

25:15 Maximum outcome with the least intervention

27:04 Immediacy, case selection, and biological benefits

34:02 How digital planning supports clinical expertise

39:01 AI-driven treatment planning and the dental twin

44:17 Robotics and the question of patient data

48:50 The future clinician and the value of patient trust

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Patient first, ego second: Rethinking dentistry with Dr. Jasper Thoolen

Season 2026 · Episode 45

Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 52:02

What makes a great dentist? For Dr. Jasper Thoolen, it starts with listening to what the patient needs – and putting your ego second.

Recorded at the International Aesthetic Days in Copenhagen, this episode of Straumann ProTalk explores the mindset behind his approach to dentistry. From his passion for rock guitar to co-founding Karma Dentistry, Jasper shares how curiosity, mentorship and honest conversations have shaped his career.

He discusses learning across generations, using clinical documentation to evaluate your own progress, and bringing specialists together around the patient. The conversation also explores connected digital workflows and his perspective on how AI could change patient expectations and accountability in dentistry.

In this episode:

00:00 Meet Jasper Thoolen: Music, curiosity and finding your passion
11:32 What younger and older dentists can learn from each other
17:34 Karma Dentistry: Education, community and putting ego second
28:40 Social media and documenting your progress with purpose
31:32 Beyond multidisciplinary care: Listening and planning as a team
34:57 Connecting digital tools into a workflow that works
40:46 AI, patient expectations and the future of dentistry
47:02 3D printing, milling and the value of specialist partnerships

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Light is the key: Dr. Kris Chmielewski on dental photography and clinical documentation

Season 2026 · Episode 44

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 47:00

How can dental photography support better communication, treatment planning and clinical learning?

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk Clinical, Dr. Kris Chmielewski explores how consistent dental photography can become a practical part of everyday care – not just a way to create beautiful images. He explains how photographs can help clinicians document cases, communicate with patients and their teams, and build trust by making treatment needs and options easier to understand.

Whether you're starting with a smartphone or refining your clinical photography workflow, this episode offers practical ideas for making your documentation more consistent and meaningful.

🔗Follow Dr. Kris Chmielewski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris_chmielewski/

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00:00 Opening: why dental photography matters
00:43 Episode introduction
02:50 Dental photography as clinical documentation
04:47 Consistency, workflow and patient communication
10:04 Clear, purposeful clinical and surgical images
16:36 Equipment: smartphones, lighting and cameras
26:04 Full-arch consultation, visualization and trust
31:35 Surgical photography and standardized documentation
35:13 Learning from images, complications and smile analysis
42:27 Full-arch surgery documentation and image organization

Why preserve the ridge at extraction? Dr. Larissa Steigmann on alveolar ridge preservation

Season 2026 · Episode 43

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 34:37

What can clinicians do to help preserve the alveolar ridge after a tooth extraction – and how should they choose the right approach?

In this Straumann ProTalk Clinical episode, recorded at International Aesthetic Days in Copenhagen, Dr. Larissa Steigmann discusses alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) in implant dentistry. She explains how to assess an extraction socket and choose suitable techniques, membranes and biomaterials based on the clinical situation.

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01:09 Meet Dr. Larissa Steigmann
01:54 What is ridge preservation?
05:44 Diagnosing the socket
09:56 The three pillars of treatment planning
11:52 Membranes and why primary closure may not be needed
17:22 Choosing graft materials
21:50 Evidence that changed her practice
25:45 Lessons from a past case
28:39 Cost and patient communication
32:12 Where to learn more
34:03 Final thanks and wrap-up

Subscribe to Straumann ProTalk for more conversations on implant dentistry, clinical practice and dental innovation!

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I learned the most from failures: Dr. David Norre on full-arch dentistry and robotics

Season 2026 · Episode 42

Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 40:33

What can failures teach us about more predictable implant dentistry?

Recorded at the International Aesthetic Days in Copenhagen, Dr. David Norré discusses restorative-first planning, critical thinking and why implants should never be presented as being "for life."

From the evolution of the STAR concept and FP1 vs FP3 decision-making to digital workflows, AI and robotics, he explores how dentistry can achieve greater predictability through better case selection and more integrated clinical and laboratory workflows.

00:00 Robotics and the future of dentistry
02:41 The principles and mentors behind his clinical philosophy
08:20 Why implant treatment should start with the restoration
14:42 Learning from failure: "implants are not for life"
17:57 How the STAR concept evolved
20:53 FP1 vs FP3: choosing the right full-arch solution
23:06 Digital planning, predictability and the laboratory bottleneck
27:03 Robotics, AI and the workflows dentistry needs next

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Evolution, not a revolution: Dr. Jay Neugarten on technology, complications, and dental robotics

Season 2026 · Episode 41

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 53:11

How can robotics and digital workflows improve implant dentistry – and where should clinical judgment lead?

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, hosts Andreas and George speak with New York City oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jay Neugarten about technology-driven care, surgical complications, and the future of implant dentistry.

Dr. Neugarten shares lessons from preparation, patient advocacy, mentorship, and failure. He discusses complications in zygomatic implant therapy, the Complexities Congress, and how CBCT, digital treatment planning, navigation, and robotics can support precise, minimally invasive, prosthetically driven implant placement. He also offers advice on adopting new technology and preparing the next generation of clinicians as AI and robotics evolve.

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00:00 Evolution, not revolution
00:50 Meet Dr. Jay Neugarten
07:42 Preparation, mindset, and patient advocacy
15:00 Learning from complications and failures
21:14 Technology-driven implant surgery
26:57 Robotics in daily practice
35:29 Training the next generation
48:33 Key takeaways and closing

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Just because you can doesn't mean you should: Dr. Shakeel Shahdad on clinical judgment in the AI era

Season 2026 · Episode 40

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 01:03:48

As AI, digital workflows, and automation transform dentistry, one question becomes more important than ever: Who should make the final clinical decision?

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, Professor Shakeel Shahdad shares why technology should enhance – not replace – clinical judgment. From his remarkable journey from Kashmir to becoming one of the UK's leading prosthodontists, he reflects on the experiences that shaped his philosophy of patient-centered care.

Together with host George, they explore why knowing when not to treat can be just as important as knowing how to treat, how multidisciplinary teamwork leads to better outcomes, the growing challenge of unrealistic patient expectations, and where AI fits into the future of implant dentistry.

Whether you're an experienced clinician, a young dentist, or simply passionate about the future of dentistry, this conversation is a reminder that the best treatment decisions still begin – and end – with the patient.

Chapters
00:00 Why judgment comes before technology
03:16 From Kashmir to becoming a professor
10:38 The experiences that changed his implant philosophy
22:09 Why teamwork leads to better patient care
31:31 Expectations, social media and difficult conversations
42:31 Can AI replace clinical judgment?
54:44 The future of education in implant dentistry
58:36 Three lessons every young clinician should remember

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Clinical edition: Dr. Alejandro Lanis on "Invisible" implant aesthetics and FP1 workflows

Season 2026 · Episode 39

Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 54:13

What does it really take to create implant restorations that patients never notice – because they look completely natural?

In this Clinical edition of Straumann ProTalk, Dr. Alejandro Lanis shares his philosophy that true aesthetics are a consequence of function. From achieving "invisible" implant dentistry to mastering FP1 full-arch cases, he explains why meticulous diagnosis, digital planning, and guided surgery are essential for predictable outcomes.

Discover practical insights on preserving bone, optimizing soft tissue, improving communication between surgical and restorative teams, and how photography, AI, navigation, and robotics are shaping the future of implant dentistry.

00:00 Why function creates natural aesthetics
03:28 Why FP1 is the ultimate aesthetic challenge
12:08 Digital planning, simulation, and patient communication
20:53 Guided surgery for predictable full-arch outcomes
30:28 Evidence-based workflows and ITI philosophy
35:44 Using photography to improve diagnosis and treatment
48:39 AI, navigation, and robotics: what's next in implant dentistry?

Connect with Dr. Alejandro Lanis on Instagram: @dr.ale_lanis

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Are we underestimating implant complications? Dr. Frank Schwarz on what dentistry gets wrong

Season 2026 · Episode 38

Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 59:55

Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry – but are we underestimating the complications that come with them?

In this episode of ProTalk, Andreas and George sit down with Prof. Frank Schwarz, one of the world's leading experts on peri-implant diseases. From why some implant problems remain hidden for years to how future patients may monitor inflammation from home, the conversation challenges some of dentistry's most accepted assumptions.

A thought-provoking discussion on risk, responsibility, innovation, and where oral healthcare is heading next.

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Clinical edition: What 20 years taught Dr. Ronald Jung about short implants

Season 37 · Episode 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 35:13

Are short implants still a compromise – or have they become a predictable treatment option in modern implant dentistry?

In this Clinical edition of Straumann® ProTalk, Christian Jarry sits down with Prof. Dr. Ronald Jung (University of Zurich) to discuss the evolution of short implants, modern treatment planning, and the evidence behind minimally invasive implant strategies. From vertical augmentation and sinus elevation to 6 mm and 4 mm implants, the episode explores when short implants work — and where their limitations remain.

🎧 A must-listen for clinicians looking to balance evidence, experience, and patient expectations in everyday implant practice.

Follow Prof. Dr. Rony Jung on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronald.e.jung/
Learn more about the ITI: https://www.iti.org/

00:00 Are short implants still a compromise?
02:00 How short implants evolved over 20 years
04:00 Modern treatment planning and patient-centered care
08:00 Biomechanics, limitations, and case selection
10:15 Vertical augmentation vs short implants
14:45 Long-term evidence and survival rates
16:45 The studies that changed Dr. Jung's approach
24:30 Practical clinical advice for short implants

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