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Welcome to the Protrusive Dental Podcast - the forward thinking podcast for dental professionals.



Join me alongside guest speakers as we discuss hot topics in Dentistry, clinical tips, continuing education and adding value to your life and career.



Jaz Gulati shares his passion for Dentistry with guest speakers, covering topics such as:



- Occlusion

- Working Abroad

- Course Reviews

- Hot topics in Dentistry

- Clinical tips

- Personal Development

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Welcome to the Protrusive Dental Podcast - the forward thinking podcast for dental professionals.



Join me alongside guest speakers as we discuss hot topics in Dentistry, clinical tips, continuing education and adding value to your life and career.



Jaz Gulati shares his passion for Dentistry with guest speakers, covering topics such as:



- Occlusion

- Working Abroad

- Course Reviews

- Hot topics in Dentistry

- Clinical tips

- Personal Development

    Your Ortho Questions Answered – Root Resorption, Retention, Interceptive and More! – PDP186

    Your Ortho Questions Answered – Root Resorption, Retention, Interceptive and More! – PDP186

    How long should you wait after a root canal before starting Orthodontics?







    Should we be scared of orthodontic movement in those taking bisphosphonates?







    How do you decide if diastemas should be closed restoratively or orthodontically?







    Dr Daniel Neves answers every one of the questions and several more sent in from the Protrusive Community







    These questions are the tricky case-specific ones we ponder about and crave guidelines for - straight talking Dr Neves makes it all tangible.









    https://youtu.be/ZufVChjEJk4

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    Protrusive Dental Pearl: Retention is not a ‘one and done’ process. It should be customised for the individual and maintained appropriately - including at every routine check up.







    Highlights of this Episode:04:40 Protrusive Dental Pearl05:53 Introduction to Dr Daniel Neves 12:16 Reducing the Risk of Relapse17:20 Anterior Diastema21:47 Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)26:20 Jaw Issues in Adults29:20 Root Resorption34:25 Recession Cases38:00 Timing of Orthodontics after Root Canal Treatment39:39 Bisphosphonates and Orthodontics40:16 Aligners around Implants42:22 Final Thoughts







    If you liked this episode, you will also like GDP Alignment vs Specialist Orthodontics [STRAIGHTPRIL] – PDP068

    • 44 min
    Mental Health in Dentistry – PDP185

    Mental Health in Dentistry – PDP185

    We need to talk about the ‘S’ word and our mental health.







    I never, EVER want to lose a colleague again due to the pressures within Dentistry.







    This is why I interviewed Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, a positive psychologist and Dentist, to help us with strategies to improve our mental health.







    Why is it that we have so many support channels during a crisis, but no structured pathways to help us AVOID burnout, crisis and stress in Dentistry?









    https://youtu.be/3JKwoO_nEeo

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    Protrusive Dental Pearl: What are you doing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to look after your Mental Health? Do not wait until a crisis, as we already know that prevention is better than the cure.







    Take the first steps in looking after your mental health with Mahrukh and her Mind Flossing Toolkit







    Buy Mahrukh's new Book on Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals







    Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!







    Highlights of this Episode:3:01 Protrusive Dental Pearl4:22 Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja Introduction7:34 Seeking Professional Help12:10 Helping Dental Professionals17:08 Suicide Issue within Dentistry20:02 Reducing Suicidal and Burnout Rate24:24 Inner Voice29:51 Cognitive Reframing36:31 Toxic Work Cultures42:24 Signs to Look Out For49:30 Learn more from Mind Ninja







    If you liked this episode, you will also enjoy IC036 - The Secrets to Finding a Passion in Dentistry















    Click below for full episode transcript:







    Jaz's Introduction: April was Mental Health Month on Protrusive Dental Podcast. And you're thinking, wait, hang on a minute, Jaz. We're in May. Why are you telling us about April? Well, I had a stressful month myself, actually, my youngest son was on and off sick and like nothing too serious, thankfully. Like it was antibiotics.







    Jaz's Introduction:It was tonsillitis. It was a couple of bugs. It was a night in A&E. And it really made me grateful in a way, in the sense that look, yes, my son was sick and I hated it and I felt really bad for him. And it can take your toll when your children are not sleeping very well. But it really made me feel bad for parents who had children with chronic illnesses, think, I don't know, leukemia, or parents with children who have severe learning disabilities, and having to care for those children, it really takes its toll on a parent.







    Or someone maybe with a child's got cleft lip and palate, feeding issues. Or of course Nafisa, the little girl in Tanzania that we're supporting, which Protrusive are supporting as a charity to help her raise money to fight her SMA type 1 so she can get genetic therapy. If you've been reading my emails, I put a donation link there and we're pretty much there to raising enough money to help this little girl.







    But anyway, going back on topic, it's been a stressful month, which is why this episode has spilled over into May. A few years ago, I probably would have been stressing about this, like, oh my god, it was supposed to be out in April and that would have eaten me alive. But my mindset has shifted a bit.







    It's a silly little story, actually, in terms of this mindset shift. Okay, the story goes that my son was on a playdate. It was like an early afternoon thing. And children nowadays, they have better social lives than their parents. So after this playdate,

    • 53 min
    Stress in Dentistry 2024 – Life Changing Decisions – IC048

    Stress in Dentistry 2024 – Life Changing Decisions – IC048

    THIS is the most impactful interview podcast I have published in almost 6 years of podcasting.







    Do you resent bringing your work home with you (treatment plans, letters, CT scans)?







    Do you struggle with work-life balance?







    Do you have days where you feel unfulfilled?







    The honest advice and mindset from Jorge Andre Cardoso might just change your career and YOUR LIFE. This is the real deal, Protruserati!









    https://youtu.be/GJExz_vEH2w

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    As Stress Awareness Month continues, we're taking a close look at the challenges dentists encounter, from making clinical choices to achieving work-life harmony. 







    Protrusive Dental Pearl: Explore Jorge Andre Cardoso's Cementation Guide. This resource allows you to access specific protocols tailored to your needs by simply selecting the type of abutment, retention type, and the cement restorative material you plan to use.







    Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!







    Highlights of this episode:









    * 02:39 Protrusive Dental Pearl







    * 03:41 Catching Up with Jorge Andre Cardoso







    * 05:50 Jorge Andre Cardoso’s Introduction







    * 08:32 Practice Ownership: From Stress to Success in Dentistry







    * 13:17 Balancing Clinical Work and Life







    * 19:38 Education and Work-Life Balance







    * 22:34  Embracing Diversity in Dental Practices







    * 24:19 The Importance of Foundational Knowledge in Dentistry







    * 30:27 Maximizing Practice Efficiency and Personal Fulfillment







    * 37:44 Learning More with Jorge Andre Cardoso









    For those interested in attending the Conscious Leadership Course this October or November, please act quickly.







    Visit Soft Bites online to learn more from Andre and Manuela and secure your spot.







    If you are interested in joining a Protruserati cohort - please indicate your interest in Protrusive Guidance. 







    Got stress management tips of your own? Share them in the comments! just tell us about what was the most impactful thing that you gained from Andre in this episode.







    Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, 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. Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore!







    If you love this episode, be sure to watch Dentistry is STRESSFUL with Manuela Rodrigues















    Click below for full episode transcript:







    Jaz's Introduction: Protruserati, this might be the most important episode I've ever, ever, ever made. I'm not exaggerating. It is Stress Awareness Month and what me and my guest, Jorge Andre Cardoso, what we cover is just amazing. Mostly him,

    • 43 min
    ‘The Routine Check-Up’ – The Breakdown – PS003

    ‘The Routine Check-Up’ – The Breakdown – PS003

    I remember being a dental student and a simple 'check up' could take HOURS! Then the tutor would come along and complete the observation in 30 seconds...







    ‘How does a routine general dental examination work in the real world?’, asks Emma, our Protrusive student.







    The humble ‘check-up’ - as far as you can get from sexy before and after cases. The stuff no one is posting about on socials…until now!









    https://youtu.be/AutQvQBlg4o

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    Jaz and Emma dissect a ‘routine oral health exam’ and Jaz even includes a full video of a standard check-up, complete with the banter, bitewings and bad explanations! ;)







    Be sure to check out this additional video freely accessible on our platform, Protrusive Guidance!







    Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!







    HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:04:28 - Emma's Dive into Dentures05:45 - Pop Quiz Time: Testing Dental Composite Knowledge06:30 - Success in Dentistry: It's in the Details 08:13 - What Does a Check-Up Look Like?09:20 - Personal Touch: Jaz's Check-up Style10:50 - Defining a Healthy Mouth14:55 - Neck Lumps Discovery16:33 - Masseter Muscle Insights18:29 - TMJ Movement Evaluation21:21 - Temporalis Muscle Assessment38:27 - Patient History39:10 - Soft Tissue Evaluation39:28 - Basic Periodontal Exam40:25 - Magnification Importance51:10 - Confidence







    Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, 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.







    Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore!







    If you liked this episode, you will also like PS002 -  Adhesive Dentistry for Beginners















    Click below for full episode transcript:







    Jaz's Introduction: When I was a dental student, I remember being on clinic and doing an examination, and it would just take me so long. And it's overwhelming when you're learning and you realize, oh my goodness, there's so much to check. You try and remember the oral medicine lectures. They tell you to check every single lymph node under the sun.







    Jaz's Introduction:And then of course, you remember the occlusion, the very few occlusion lectures you had, and you get the patient to bite together and you don't know what you're doing. You don't know what you're checking for, but you're just checking that the bite exists. And then to try and compute all the things you're seeing and try and put it in some sort of diagnosis and explanation, when you're a student, it's tricky.







    Which is why I've got Emma, our Protrusive Student on today to talk about routine, just routine, gold standard, daily examinations, something that you will see in general practice in the future. Whilst I am recording with Emma Hutchinson, the student, this is suitable for anyone who wants to learn, any dentist at any stage of career, who just wants to get back to basics, back to foundations.







    For a, what I call a Real World Examination. The reason I call it a real world examination is because the things that I'll be discussing today and what I'll be sharing video form on the Pr...

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Stop Being a Perfectionist – it’s OK to Fail – PDP184

    Stop Being a Perfectionist – it’s OK to Fail – PDP184

    When the patient feels pain during an ID block. When a matrix does not seal the cavity perfectly. When the shade of your crown doesn’t blend as well as you would like. When the endo you did last year failed.







    All of these cause us anxiety. All of these are failures in some form, and as Dentists, it eats at us.







    Let’s admit it: we are perfectionists.







    Life isn’t about being perfect, but it is all to do with the effort we apply to better ourselves day to day. Failure is a major part of success, but being hung up on our shortcomings will only lead to a downward spiral, which in turn will affect our results and general practice. In this episode we are joined by Dr Marco Maiolino, all the way from beautiful Sicily, Italy.







    One of the biggest takeaways from my chat with Marco was the abolishment of the ‘gold standard’ or the standard of perfection - but rather, let’s aim for the ‘daily standard’









    https://youtu.be/jRbgvgSpqLk

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    Protrusive Dental Pearl: We cannot be depressed AND grateful at the same time. Let us find moments in our day and in our Dentistry to be grateful.







    Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!







    Highlights of the Episode:01:43 DENTAL PEARL - Be Grateful!02:37 - Dr. Marco Maiolino05:13 - The Technician's Perspective 08:15 - Beating Imposter Syndrome10:55 - Ideal vs. Real: Marco's Take on Dental Perfection13:00 - Lessons from Aviation17:48 - Embracing Imperfection31:00 - From Failures to Standards42:08 - How to Bounce Back from Failure  







    Learn more from Dr Marco Maiolino







    Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, 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. Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore!







    If you liked this episode, you will also like IC030 - Toxic Work Cultures in Dentistry















    Click below for full episode transcript:







    Jaz's Introduction: Let's face it, no one really enjoys failure, but nothing teaches you as well as failure does. Failure really is the best educator in any discipline, especially in dentistry.







    Jaz’s Introduction:Of all the clinical educators that I know, the kind of people that I have the most time for are those who are happy and willing to share their failures with us.







    This next guest we have on today, Dr. Marco Maiolino from Siracusa in Sicily. Apparently on his three-day course on VertiPreps, the last day, like the half day is just dedicated to all his failures. And I really, really respect that. I try and emulate that. I love sharing. Well, I say love is a strong word, but I like to share my failures so we can all learn together.







    And with Marco, like, what he writes on his blog, it's just brilliant. There's a blog he had titled The Imperfect Dentist. And now we need to stop chasing perfection. Perfection should not be the standard. And so it's with great pleasure as part of Mental Health Month. April is Mental Health Month and so at least half the episodes...

    • 54 min
    The International Dental Student – From Ukraine to Egypt to Slovakia – IC047

    The International Dental Student – From Ukraine to Egypt to Slovakia – IC047

    Dental Student in THREE different countries?!







    This is a story of grit and determination. I hope that it will allow us all to reconnect with that burning desire we once had to enter our profession.







    In this episode, we meet Nav, AKA the_stu_Dent who has had the craziest journey as a Dental Student. Not only defined as a mature student, but as a British born overseas one now working his way to qualifying in Slovakia, with hopes of eventually returning to the UK where he wants to practice full time in the near future.









    https://youtu.be/wK1INeI_gdQ

    Watch IC047 on Youtube







    Check out this entertaining episode, where we uncover what makes the_stu_Dent tick and why he ended up pursuing Dentistry with such determination, the highs and lows, and how he ended up trying at 3 different Universities in 3 different countries, just to fulfill his dreams.







    Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!







    Highlights01:35 - Nav, the-stu-dent Introduction 04:25 - Why Ukraine and what year did The-stu-dent enter?09:18 - How did Egypt come about?14:16 - Failure was not an option16:24 - What happened when The-stu-dent visited Egypt first-time around?19:14 - 3rd STOP - Slovakia.21:54 - What are the fees like in Slovakia?25:13 - What was the decision behind choosing Slovakia over alternative countries in the EU?27:15 - What has The-Students experience of Slovakia been like, and how much clinical exposure do you get?30:58 - Are you working part-time to fund your dentistry?35:17 - What are The-Stu-dents final words of Wisdom?







    Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, 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. Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore!







    If you liked this episode, you will also like PS002 - Adhesive Dentistry for Beginners















    Click below for full episode transcript:







    Jaz's Introduction: Imagine being a mature dental student who has to go to study in Ukraine. And then you realize actually the course you're on actually was potentially a fake course, and then you had to go to Egypt.







    Jaz’s Introduction:And then for one reason or another, which we will reveal on this podcast, you end up then moving, transferring to Slovakia, and it's now been something like seven years, but you're only still in your third year.







    Sounds crazy. I know, but trust me, this guy, Nav Bhatti. His desire and his hunger to get into dentistry is amazing. It's really admirable and I think he's got a really funny story if he doesn't mind me saying this. It's funny because, like, he's the type of guy who's very happy go lucky. He's very straight talking.







    He's humble and someone who you can look back and laugh about it. But he's been through a real tough time with all these countries. And I have so much respect for, again, once again, for his desire and his hunger. And so now he's in a good place in Slovakia, but it makes for a fantastic episode. I think guy's in for a real treat, something a little bit different.

    • 38 min

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