Protrusive Dental Podcast Jaz Gulati

What is the best bonding agent to use?







Does it actually matter? Spoiler: it does!







How do you get the best bond to dentine and enamel with the adhesive system you are using?







Dr Sam Sherif joins us in this episode, where he discusses bond strength in detail as well as sharing his top tips in achieving long lasting adhesion for our daily adhesive Dentistry. There's a lot to learn in this one so get ready those onions ready!









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​Protrusive Dental Pearl: Always read the directions for use - ESPECIALLY for your adhesive systems!







Did you know? Paid members on Protrusive Guidance can access the PDF summary notes as part of the Protrusive Vault. Oh and be sure to answer the quiz for 1 CE credit!







If you liked this episode, you will also like Immediate Dentine Sealing Part 2

Is Shillingburg’s textbook irrelevant?







What materials are used in the real world?







Is it right that dental students are primarily taught PFM crown preps?







When to Onlay and when to go full crown?







The Direct vs Indirect debate continues, too!







In this two-part journey, we'll dive into the world of crowns, bridges, and ceramics, exploring their applications, benefits, and the science behind these crucial dental materials.







Join Emma and Jaz as they guide you through the fascinating world of indirect restorations.









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Highlights of this Episode:









* 01:46 Welcoming Emma back







* 02:07 Emma's Learning Progress







* 05:57 Crowns: Material Choices and Real-World Applications







* 09:41 Onlays and Overlays







* 11:33  Direct vs Indirect Restorations







* 18:40 Onlays vs Crowns: Decision-Making







* 22:18 Conclusion and Next Steps









Don't miss the special notes on Indirect Restorations available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app in the ‘Crush Your Exams’ space!







This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive 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 recap PS005 - Should our Restorations Follow Textbook Anatomy? Tooth Morphology 















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Jaz's Introduction: Welcome to this two part episode on the basics of indirect restorations. If you're wondering why I sound different, or if you're looking around thinking, hmm, this isn't Jaz's usual studio, it's because my studio is a conservatory, and it is absolutely roasting right now.







Jaz's Introduction:So, to spare you my sweat patches, I am recording in my living room, and I've got about three minutes before my wife and kids come home, so let's crack on.







Look, crowns and bridges, anything indirect is a big steep learning curve when you're a student. But what I'm hoping to cover today will not only help guide students, but also is like a basic revision of indirect restorative. I remember being taught PFM, porcelain fused to metal crowns, and speaking to Emma, our Protrusive student, she's also learning porcelain fused to metal.







Let me tell you, in the real world, many of our restorations are all ceramic. So Emma really was interested in learning more about this. So remember,

The secret to success with non-vital bleaching is knowing when it’s not going to work.







Dr Jason Smithson shares his decision making in discoloured incisors AND the protocols he uses in their management.







When is a purely restorative approach more appropriate than bleaching?







When is ceramic preferred to composite?







What is the best way to mask a metal post?









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Listen/Watch this episode which reveals all! This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the Protrusive Guidance platform.







Protrusive Dental Pearl:







To help achieve great shade selection, take pictures sequentially during your assessment and throughout the procedure, then edit the pictures to show as black and white. By analysing the shade match through a black and white process and in steps throughout the treatment, the shade selection will be far more accurate than just attempting this once at the beginning, especially without using the black and white technique, as this will emphasise the value of the shade







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Highlights of this Episode: 01:56 Protrusive Dental Pearl03:15 Introduction - Dr Jason Smithson05:30 Biomimetic Dentistry14:50 Non Vital Bleaching24:55 Calcific Metamorphosis28:30 Ceramic or Composite Resin31:17 Deeper Dive into Ceramic Use32:55 Composite veneers40:35 Perfecting Shade43:40 Jason’s Courses







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If you liked this episode, you will also like The ‘Anti-Biomimetic Dentist’ – Restorative Lessons from Pasquale Venuti Part 1 – PDP152 – Protrusive Dental Podcast















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Jaz's Introduction: One of the most common questions we get on Protrusive is how do you manage the discoloured central incisor? Now, we already have episodes on the non vital bleaching technique.







Jaz's Introduction:In fact, it's a two part absolute ripper. But sometimes we experience relapse or we find a case where perhaps it's too risky to try non vital bleaching and we want to manage this restoratively.







So I brought on once again, Dr Jason Smithson you probably already know who this is If you don't you probably live under a rock somewhere. He's one of the greatest dentists ever and he's taught me so much of what I know. I'm constantly learning more and more from him. In fact, even in this episode, he taught me so, so much. I know you're going to gain so much from this.







Hello, Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati, recording at my in law's place at the moment, in the loft, because it is half term. The kids are off, but I so badly wanted to record this. So my wife has given me a permit to do this podcast with Dr. Jason Smithson. The kind of themes you cover are when do you know not to even attempt non lethal bleaching, and perhaps a restorative technique will be better?







When to veneer versus when we should actually be crowning.

When restoring molars, should we ALWAYS try to recreate textbook anatomy? (spoiler: NO WAY!)







What preventive measures can we use for toothwear?







Tooth Morphology in the Real world!







In this episode, Emma Hutchison and I explored the nuances of practical tooth morphology. Textbooks provide us with idealized versions of dental structures, but how do these perfect images translate into real-life practice? Can and should we aim to replicate these diagrams exactly in our dental work?









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Highlights of this episode:









* 1:38 Introducing Emma Hutchison







* 01:53 First Denture Experience - What is an Overdenture?







* 03:13 The Importance of Complete Dentures in Aesthetic Dentistry







* 8:26 Understanding Tooth Morphology in Practice







* 11:25 Changing the Morphology of the Tooth







* 15:56 Difference Between Morphology of Premolars







* 20:31 Preserving Natural Tooth Morphology







* 27:26 Real-World Application of Tooth Anatomy









Don't miss the special notes on tooth morphology available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app!







This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive 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 recap PS004 - Learning Can Be Stressful!















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Jaz's Introduction: One of the most common questions I get, and also I used to think of, is when we're doing a composite, let's say you're doing it under rubber dam, posterior composite, are you supposed to make the anatomy look like what that tooth is supposed to look like in a textbook? I. e. are you supposed to basically recreate the textbook in the patient's mouth?







Jaz's Introduction:Well, do you know what happens when you do that? Well, this is what happens. The patient bites together and you have to rub it all away. You have to adjust all that hard work away and now it looks like a flat white version of amalgam. So what's happening there? How can we be smarter? How can we use the textbook as inspiration but also just not end up making all our restorations flat?







It's a real fundamental and basic question in a way but I think it is so real world. So we are covering today tooth morphology with our protrusive student Emma Hutchison. This is PS005. Remember there's a series we're making with Emma throughout the year to cover themes which are relevant to young dentist students and those who are perhaps re engaging back into dentistry.







And also for all dentists who just want to dip into the basics again. I think there's a real beauty in seeing how far you've come and how much you've progressed by going through the basics one more time.

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. 









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Protrusive Dental Pearl: 







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









* 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.







* 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







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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















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Jaz's Introduction: Air particle abrasion for the restorative dentist.

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Associate contracts are actually a HUGE deal that we do not give enough attention to...







How long can your principal keep your retention for?







Is it really true you cannot work within a certain radius?







How principals and associates may be getting screwed over by the poor contract!







Finding the right principal/associate is very exciting, so much so that we sometimes forget how important it is to read through the small print of our contract. 







This can prove very costly in the future in our industry where mistakes do happen, so it is extremely important to be aware of what we are signing up for.









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Join us today with Neel Jaiswal and Sarah Buxton for a breakdown of how to negotiate the right contract for you, the power of being an Associate in this day and age, and the importance of Insurance. There’s a lot more in this episode so don’t miss out…’Court is in session!’







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Highlights of this Episode:02:08 Sarah Buxton and Dr Neel Jaiswal 08:40 Associate Contracts11:15 Who Checks the Contract?13:50 Contract Bias towards Principals?18:50 Getting Contracts Checked21:28 Retention of Fees30:48 Annual Leave35:00 Exclusion Zones43:04 Vicarious Liability52:18 How to get in touch







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If you liked this episode, you will also like GF019 - Indemnity vs Insurance















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Jaz's Introduction: If you're an associate, when you joined the practice, did you read and did you understand your contract? And if you're a principal, do you actually understand the contract that you're giving to your associate?







Jaz's Introduction:Look, something I make very clear in this episode is that I'm a man of trust. I'm not the biggest fan of forms and contracts.







I don't really think any of us are, right? My biggest currency is trust. However, in this day and age, unfortunately Protruserati, trust is not enough. We need everything backed by writing and unfortunately a huge takeaway of this podcast will be that contracts are super super important to the letter. So it is my duty to make contracts tangible.







In this episode joined by Sarah Buxton and Dr. Neel Jaiswal. Sarah is representing the legal side and Neil's representing the medical legal side. So together we're going to make dental contracts tangible for you. Everything from what is a fair retention fee to withhold from an associate after they stop working to who should be paying to get a contract checked.







This one actually might surprise you actually. So who should be paying? Should your contracts be checked?