Today, I welcome Dr. Jaz Gulati, host of the Protrusive Dental Podcast. He is a general dentist who has privately practiced in Singapore and now, the UK. In his practice, he especially enjoys ortho restorative dentistry and conservative Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) management.

For the third episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about TMD, bruxism, and occlusal appliances. Dr. Jaz shares his splints decision making workflow as well as tips for how to develop consistent manual dexterity and how to find a healthy work life balance.

Social Media:

• Jaz Gulati’s Instagram

• Protrusive Dental Podcast
• Splints Decision Making Flow Chart
• Use the code NOOBIE to get 10% off at https://www.splintcourse.com/referral/partner/WmPeiLbcoUawadjK

[00:05:14] Dr. Jaz’s origin story
[00:09:06] The Protrusive Dental Podcast
[00:11:58] Now is the best time to be a dentist

[00:16:20] Finding work life balance
[00:21:48] Don’t compare, learning takes time 

[00:24:47] How to develop consistent dexterity and hand skills

[00:29:43] Reflective learning through journaling

[00:33:19] Coping with a bad procedure

[00:35:17] Effective teamwork with your dental nurse 

[00:39:05] Differentiating TMD patients

[00:45:38] Splints decision making process
[00:50:01] Michigan Splints

[00:51:05] Science based prescription of splints 

[00:52:22] Canine guidance in occlusal splints

[00:54:11] Recap of splint decision making

[00:56:23] Is the anterior midpoint stop appliance for daily wear?

[01:01:24] Dr. Jaz’s online splint course 

[01:03:54] Adjust soft splints with Dr. Jaz’s expert tip
 

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podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.  

To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au

What new things did you learn about occlusal splints and TMD? Did you find Jaz’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! 

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Today, I welcome back Dr. Davey Alleman who is a private practice general dentist in Utah. Prior to this, he served as a dentist in the US Army for five years. Passionate about improving outcomes, Dr. Davey and his father teach a year-long course in biomimetic dentistry to dentists all over the world. 

For the second episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we review the principles and practice of biomimetic dentistry. Dr. Davey shares the step-by-step procedure of biomimetic restoration and how he manages cracked tooth syndrome. 

Social Media:

• Davey Alleman’s Instagram

• Mastership Program info: https://www.drdavidalleman.com/biomimetic-mastership-programinfo

[00:04:37] Dr. Davey’s journey to biomimetic dentistry

[00:08:24] Biomimetic Dentistry Mastership Course

[00:18:19] Biomimetic approach to assessment and restoration 

[00:25:58] Philosophy of biomimetic dentistry

[00:28:39] Biomimetic direct restoration
[00:37:18] Etch placement
[00:41:01] Air-drying solvents in bonding agents
[00:44:53] Restorative composites: flowables and injectables 

[00:52:18] Early diagnosis of cracked tooth syndrome 

[00:57:42] The importance of visualization in restoration plans 

[01:00:43] Vertical cracked tooth

[01:03:17] Depth of crack excavation
[01:09:03] Know your own expertise

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the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

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The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.  

To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au

Are you interested to learn more about biomimetic dentistry? Did you find Davey’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! 

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Today, I talk to Dr. Yvette Carrillo, a periodontist and implant surgeon in San Diego, California. She earned her degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2015 and completed her periodontics and implant surgery training in 2018. Currently, she works in private practice and teaches part time at her alma mater. 

For the first episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about the fundamentals of periodontics. Dr. Yvette shares her patient assessment and workflow as a periodontist. We also discuss the treatment options and procedures for gum recession and chronic periodontitis.  

Social Media:

• Yvette Carrillo’s Instagram 
• X-Nav Technology Website

[05:03] Dr. Yvette’s journey to periodontics
[06:53] To specialize with or without clinical experience?

[09:28] Dr. Yvette’s day to day practice as a periodontist 

[12:40] Periodontal assessment and workflow

[16:25] Full mouth probe 

[21:20] Diagnostic process and patient management
[24:55] New periodontal staging and grading system
[28:17] Periodontal treatments and procedures
[33:57] Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)

[35:36] Gum recession and gum grafting
[43:06] Chronic periodontitis
[47:05] Recall interval for periodontal maintenance
[50:22] The future of periodontics

[55:54] Advice for aspiring periodontists 

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the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.  

To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au

Do you plan to specialize in implant periodontics? Did you find Yvette’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! 

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In this episode I reflect back on the Financial Mini Series as well as the Implant Mini Audio Residency. A lot of great guests and awesome interviews for both of these projects so be sure to head back and give them a listen if you haven't already!

I will be returning in a few weeks with new episodes as a part of a Noobie & Friends Series which I am really excited about. Catching up with old friends of the podcast and doing a deep dive into different areas of clinical dentistry.In the meantime, I will be releasing some past favorites of the podcast in celebration of 100 episodes of the Noobie Dentist Podcast

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Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Today, I talk to Kane Southwell who is a senior manager at MoreDent. Kane has been with MoreDent since the company’s humble beginnings. He has more than a decade’s worth of experience in helping dentists incorporate implant dentistry into their practices.

In this fifth episode of the dental implant audio residency series, we talk about the implementation and back-end support in implant dentistry. Kane shares the basic tools needed for implant procedures and stories of dentists placing their first implants. Aside from taking credible implantology courses, Kane highlights the importance of having a supportive team to set yourself up for success.

Social Media:

• Linked in: Kane Southwell

[03:49] How Kane started working for MoreDent

[10:05] Learn implantology through courses and mentorship

[16:13] Doing implant procedures as an associate dentist

[18:40] Sales and communication are essential skills

[23:02] Required tools to start implant dentistry practice

[25:12] Training your dental implant team

[28:49] Stories of dentists placing their first implants

[36:50] Do patients know they are a clinician’s first case?

[38:52] Providing support to dentists on their first implant procedure

[42:15] Feel confident and competent with a good team

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the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.  

To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au

Do you plan to specialize in implant dentistry? Did you find Kane’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!

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This episode was published back on May 1st, 2018  and is one of the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast. Dr. Tran shares a wealth of information that is a must listen for any dentist interested in endodontics.

Original Show Notes:

Hello and welcome back for another fantastic episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I speak with endodontist; Dr. Stephanie Tran! Dr. Tran (@her_holiness_the_pulp) talks about her journey through dental school to becoming an endodontist. This episode is jam packed with useful tips and a lot of information that you may want to write down so I’d definitely recommend having a pen and paper ready to go for when listening to this episode!

Dr. Tran talks us through her systematic approach to endodontic treatment and gives a step by step explanation of her sequence, starting from accessing the tooth through to obturation! We dive into the pros and cons of different common endo systems including ProTaper Gold and WaveOne as well as various Obturation methods such as GuttaCore, ThermaFil, warm vertical and lateral condensation techniques. We wrap up the episode by answering some mail bag questions that I received on Instagram! I hope you enjoy this episode and receive as much value from it as I did!

You can find Dr. Stephanie Tran on Instagram: @her_holiness_the_pulp

To support the podcast please subscribe and be sure to rate the show! It really helps the NoobieDentist Podcast grow. Like and Follow on Instagram (@noobiedentist), please DM me for any suggestions about the show or if you are interested in coming on as a guest!!

Thanks for listening,

Omid Azami DDS

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Stafford Hamilton

Episode Run Time: 00:44:42

Today, I talk to Stafford Hamilton who is the CEO of Credabl, Australia’s leading provider of medical and dental finance solutions. Stafford’s 20-year career in financial services and IT has led him to co-found the company in 2016. He remains passionate about helping medical and dental professionals achieve their personal and business ambitions through specialised lending.

In this interview we talk about the financial changes, purchases, and challenges that a dentist faces during the first five years of his or her career. We discuss how learning the basics of personal finance is the first step to building wealth and helps you make better fiscal decisions. 

Social Media:

• Stafford Hamilton LinkedIn 

[04:26] The first five years of a dentist’s career

[11:29] There is no “one size fits all” blueprint

[14:06] Credabl’s approach to the changes in financial lending

[18:12] Understanding the basics of personal finance for success

[22:49] Discipline leads to financial freedom 

[28:05] Buying a dental practice has lower risks 

[30:27] The costs of setting up a dental practice

[32:24] How dentists deal with the initial negative cash flow

[35:32] Is multiple practice ownership a good strategy?

[38:49] Partnership agreements are essential

[41:12] Expert advice comes at a cost

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the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

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The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

If you need finance, be it for your personal or professional needs, the team at Credabl know the drill. From home loans and car loans to equipment and fit out loans, or even commercial properties and practice purchases, the medical finance specialists at Credabl will provide a tailored solution for you.  

To find out more, visit www.credabl.com.au 

What is your 5-year financial plan? Did you find Stafford’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! 

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In Celebration of 100 interviews, I will be re-releasing select interviews from the early days of the podcast. This podcast originally aired back in December 2017 and is one is one of my personal favorites as I am a big fan Dr. Omar Rakeen's work. I had the awesome pleasure of meeting up with Dr. Rakeen in Melbourne back in 2020 and his growth and clinical mastery has been awesome to see from the time that this podcast was released. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the amazing work that he produces.

Instagram: @omarrakeen2.0

Original Show Notes:

Welcome back to the Noobie Dentist Podcast!

In this episode of Dentists of Instagram I talk to someone I personally admire and look up to, Dr. Omar Rakeen (IG: @omarrakeen) out of Dubai. Dr. Rakeen is a general dentist and an amazing restorative dentists that I was super pumped to speak to. In this episode we take a deep dive into rubberdamology and restorative dentistry. Omar shares his secrets to success and talks about his journey into becoming such an advanced restorative dentist. I get super pumped about talking to people who love their craft and are dedicated to doing things well so I really enjoyed this episode! I hope you guys learn a thing or two as I did!

Please subscribe and rate the show on itunes and through the podcast app! The podcast is now also available on Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/omid-azami/noobie-dentist-podcast) for the android users!

Like and Follow on Instagram (@noobiedentist) for all updates about the podcast!  Please DM me for any suggestions about the show or if you are interested in coming on as a guest!!

Thanks for listening,

Omid Azami DDS

www.noobiedentist.com

Today, I talk to Dr. Varun Garg, a prominent prosthodontist based in Melbourne, Australia. In 2007, he completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery and went on to work as a general dentist. His interest in prosthodontics led him to pursue a postgraduate degree from the University of Melbourne. In 2017, he received his doctorate in prosthodontics along with the Dr. Steele Award for outstanding clinical skills. 

In this fourth episode of the dental implant audio residency series, we talk about the restorative aspect of implant dentistry. Dr. Varun details the planning and execution process for restoring implants. He also shares tips on how to maintain implants to ensure longevity.

Social Media:

• Dr. Varun Garg Instagram

[05:04] Implant restoration and treatment planning

[08:25] Implant impression taking 

[10:04] Closed tray VS open tray impression technique

[13:11] Implant temporisation

[16:10] Screw-retained VS cement-retained implants

[19:56] Designing the abutment: titanium or zirconia

[22:38] Restoring correct occlusion with implants
[24:52] Dental implant fitting process 

[30:25] Common early issues post insertion of implant 

[33:28] The 6-month recall implant check-up
[35:50] Cleaning around the implant

[38:17] Planning is everything

As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass

the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.  

To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au

Do you plan to specialise in implant dentistry? Did you find Dr. Varun’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! 

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This month I published the 100th episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. A small hobby that I started back in 2017 has now grown to over 100,000 downloads from over 200 countries around the world and I think it is always important to take some time and reflect on your accomplishments as you reach certain milestones.

Big thank you to everyone who was supported the podcast and also to all the amazing guests who have given their time to come and share their stories and experiences on the Noobie Dentist Podcast.

As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass

the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Episode Run Time: 00:50:58

Today, I talk to Dr. Harris Schlen, the clinical director of MoreDent. He was formerly the principal dentist at SV Dental Centre with over 30 years of clinical experience and an educator in the field of implant dentistry. During the early days of digital dentistry, Dr. Schlen was initially reluctant to try guided surgery. After experiencing its effectiveness first-hand, he has since been a proud advocate for digital dentistry and guided implant dentistry.

In this third episode of the dental implant audio residency series, we talk about the digital workflow and the technological advances in implant dentistry. Dr. Harris Schlen also shares his tips for how to use guides effectively and how to succeed in implant dentistry.  

Social Media:

• Dr. Harris Schlen LinkedIn

www.moredent.com.au

[07:02] Adoption of a guided approach to surgery

[10:48] Reducing variability of outcomes with guided placement 

[14:30] Characteristics of successful dentists 

[20:10] Setting realistic outcomes with patients

[22:47] Dr. Harris’ digital workflow from start to finish

[28:59] Creation of precise guides

[32:37] Guides are not 100% fail proof

[34:00] Integration of different tools is the future 

[39:22] Have a mentor guide you through implant dentistry

[46:18] “There are no facts”

[48:19] Be discerning with your learning resources 

As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass

the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.  

To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au

Do you plan to specialise in implant dentistry? Did you find Dr. Harris’ tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! 

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