Protrusive Dental Podcast Jaz Gulati

Class II’s are only easy when they are small (but not too small), supragingival, easily accessible with straight-forward anatomy.







In other words, about 1% of the Class IIs we encounter - because the vast majority I see are subgingival, wide, with awkward root concavities and tricky access.







I went from using sectional matrices 97% of the time to now just using them 30% of the time - this is thanks to a circumferential matrix I started to use last year which is a game changer.







I now do not need to use a wedge in most scenarios (something I used to think was a crime!) and have been using the ‘contact opening technique’.







Meet Dr Sunny Sadana, who has brought the Greater Curve system to the UK and taught me a lot about efficiency with direct restorations.







We also discuss fee-setting and patient communication - this part of the video is only available for those on our Protrusive Guidance network.









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Pre-wedging; use this technique before beginning any restorative work on the tooth you are working on, this will allow a greater field of view to work in. It also helps suppress the papilla to get better access to the caries. This can all be achieved by numbing the area first and wedging with adequate enough pressure for there to be separation. It also reduced iatrogenic damage and is also worthwhile considering using a wedge-guard/fender wedge.







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If you liked this episode, you will also like PDP104 Back to Back Class II Secrets (Sectional Matrix Troubleshooting)

Check out the ‘semi-indirect’ technique to restore toothwear cases - including palatal backings made chairside and bonded at the same time.







Join Jaz as he geeks out with Dr Zohaib Khwaja to extract the nuances of this clever technique.







We also deep dive into the Dahl technique.









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Protrusive Guidance members with access to the Protrusive Vault can check our Semi-Indirect Composite infographic with a step by step visual protocol for semi-indirect palatal backings.







Protrusive Dental Pearl: Practice finding centric relation on your general patients, even if they are just attending for a routine examination. It is a great way to get practice!







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Highlights of this Episode:02:48 - Protrusive Dental Pearl - Finding CR05:15 - Dr. Zohaib Khwaja Introduction11:14 - What is the Dahl Technique? 17:41 - Restoring Worn Posterior Teeth 28:37 - Restoring Anterior Teeth39:23 - Dr. Zohaib - The Teacher







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If you liked this episode, you will also like Why do some Dentists find Dahl Distasteful? – PDP016















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Jaz's Introduction: In this episode, we're going to discuss something called the Semi Indirect Technique that can be so helpful when you're managing tooth wear cases. So because we're talking about tooth wear cases and the actual treatment of them, i. e. usually increasing the vertical dimension, aka opening the bite and how you fill in that space.







Jaz’s Introduction:So if you are earlier in your dental and occlusion journey, or maybe you're not yet comfortable going beyond single tooth dentistry, then this episode may be difficult to grasp, but you should use these experiences as motivation and inspiration. It's a bit like when you go to a conference and some of the stuff that's being presented is so far beyond and above you at that moment in time in your journey where you are, but it's still really important to pay respect and listen because that can be the spark that you need in your career sometimes.







But of course, if you're into occlusion and tooth wear. And you love restorative dentistry, then this could be a really geeky discussion that you're going to be able to apply on Monday morning if you've never used this technique before. Like,

From softwares to enhance communication with prospective patients, and clever ones that utilise AI for radiographs and note taking, Prav Solanki and I deep dive into some products we currently like to use or have heard good things about.









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In this episode, we discuss the many ways that AI is now streamlining things in our workplace and ensuring that we are able to protect ourselves from a medico-legal perspective, as well as providing the patient with confidence in their treatment plans. Get ready to get techy!







Softwares mentioned in this episode:







LeadFlo - CRM System for Dentists







DigitalTCO - AI and Voice Assisted Dental Notes [Affiliate Link]







Dental Audio Notes - Secure Audio Recording







CareStack - Cloud Based Dental Software







Software of Excellence Exact - Practice Management







Loom - Async Video Messages







SmileCloud Smile Design







Chairsyde - Consultation Platform







Pearl AI - Radiographs in Colour







MakeMeClear - Treatment Plans that Explain Themselves (25% off using 'protrusive' - Affiliate Program]







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Highlights of this Episode:00:00 - Intro03:22 - Protrusive Dental Pearl04:53 - Introducing Dr. Prav Solanki05:35 - Skillset Enhancement07:45 - CRM Introduction09:02 - LeadFlo12:52 - Follow-up Strategy18:20 - Building Trust20:33 - Lifetime Value Focus23:45 - Simplify Plans30:40 - Communication Tools42:27 - Best Patient Management Systems58:10 - Visual Communication59:40 - Video Disclaimers64:54 - More Software Options80:10 - Final Words







Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app.







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If you liked this episode, you will also like NEVER Write Notes Again! How I Use AI for Awesome and Efficient Dental Records – PDP181 – Protrusive Dental Podcast















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Jaz's Introduction: Recently I made an episode about how to never write notes again. So using some clever software on your web browser that listens to your audio consultation with you and your patient and uses AI to actually make your notes. So you don't have to then be there typing away or your nurse doesn't have to type every risk and benefit that you discuss as part of the consultation.







Jaz's Introduction:You can also create letters to referring dentists a...

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.









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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.







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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







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Jaz's Introduction: It's May 2024. May the force be with you. That's the theme of this month. Whilst I've got episodes on all different sorts of topics like we usually do on Protrusive, we're starting off with this orthodontics podcast. And let me tell you, if there's one episode you've listened to on Protrusive around the theme of orthodontics, make it that.







Jaz's Introduction:This one, we cover such a great breadth of topics with my guest, Dr. Daniel Neves. We were actually recording. We actually sat on a sofa watching the sunset in Valencia, Spain, while we were recording this podcast. It's a special one is a great energy, great wisdom from our guests. So I'm really excited to share this with you.







Look, the kind of themes that we cover is get my notebook out. The kind of themes you cover are anterior crossbites in children. This is actually what stemmed this podcast. Me and my colleague Suzy, we were feeling pretty bummed because we saw this kid, I think he was like eight or nine years old, and he had an anterior crossbite.







And we thought, wow, this is really suitable. We think this would be a great case for an orthodontist within our publicly funded system in the UK to do some interceptive treatment for this anterior crossbite. And we were bummed because the orthodontist declined it. The orthodontist said, let's wait until age 12.







Let's wait for all the teeth to come through and then refer this back. And I was really left scratching my head like, Hmm, hang on a minute. I'm pretty sure an anterior crossbite is an indication for early treatment. So let's find out what Dr. Daniel Neves had to say about that.







We also at the end talk about root resorption. What if you have root resorption? How big of a problem actually is that for our patients? And then what if they experience some relapse and they want to have some aligners? Is it safe to do aligners and little minor movements on patients who have suffered with root resorption?







Another one we covered. Again,

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?









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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







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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















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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,

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!









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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.







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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









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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.







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















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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,