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Interviews with Osteology Honorary Board Members

Osteology Foundation


    • Mar 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Michael McGuire: "Dream big!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 38:14


    Michael McGuire shares his remarkable journey in dentistry and periodontology in an inspiring conversation with Pamela K. McClain on the Legends of Oral Regeneration podcast. From his early passion for surgery and science to becoming a leader in oral regeneration, McGuire's story is one of big dreams that have come true. Discover how he transformed his private practice into a hub for innovation, founding iMc - a network of investigators advancing practice-based research. McGuire emphasises the importance of real-world evidence in advancing dental care. He illustrates how long-term studies and patient-reported outcomes are bridging the gap between research and clinical practice.  Reflecting on his early struggles as a young researcher, McGuire highlights the importance of perseverance and mentorship. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about oral tissue regeneration.

    Pierpaolo Cortellini: Prioritise time for your personal growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 36:33


    Join us for an exclusive podcast with Pierpaolo 'Sandro' Cortellini, a pioneer in the field of periodontology. Known for his landmark publications that have transformed patient care, Cortellini takes us on a journey from his hometown of Florence, Italy, to key academic centres around the world, including Gothenburg and Bern.  In this interview, Cortellini reflects on the influential mentors who shaped his career and the experiences that led to his famous 'papilla paper'. As a former president of both the Italian Society of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology, Cortellini's insights are invaluable to anyone passionate about advanced dental care. Interviewed by none other than Isabella Rocchietta, this conversation will inspire you to make time for your own professional development, just as Cortellini did throughout his career. Don't miss this in-depth conversation for a deep dive into the milestones that have shaped modern periodontology.

    Mark Bartold: "I'm quite vocal about the perio-systemic relationships"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 36:23


    Dive into our latest episode of our Legends podcast! Join the engaging conversation as Lisa Heitz-Mayfield, Osteology Foundation Board Member from Adelaide, Australia, interviews Mark Bartold, Emeritus Professor of the University of Adelaide. Bartold, a pioneer in stem cell research for periodontal regeneration, shares his journey and wisdom. From his beginnings as a dental student in Adelaide to his global research endeavours that have taken him across continents with a young family, Bartold reflects on key moments that have shaped his extraordinary career. Discover how he has broadened his research horizons and returned to the field with new vision and skills. Learn more about Bartold's groundbreaking work in stem cell research for periodontal regeneration and gain insight into his vision for the future of the field. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that explores the profound impact of education.  

    Hom-Lay Wang: "It all started with a fortune teller"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 25:42


    Dive into our newest episode of our Legends podcast! Join the engaging conversation as Istvan Urban, Osteology Foundation Board Member from Budapest, Hungary, interviews Hom-Lay Wang, Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics at the University of Michigan, U.S.A. Wang, mentor to many successful researchers and clinicians around the world, shares his journey and wisdom.  From his humble beginnings in Taiwan to a twist of fate inspired by a fortune teller leading him to apply for a job in the USA, Wang reflects on pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable career. Discover the individuals and experiences that molded him into the mentor he is today. Learn why Wang emphasises character traits over grades when selecting residents and what makes a true mentor. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that explores the profound impact of education!. 

    Franck Renouard: ”Education is freedom!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 47:15


    The latest episode of our "Legends" podcast is now live! Franck Renouard, honorary board member of the Osteology Foundation from Paris, France, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of education with Ronald E. Jung, Osteology board member and chair of the communications committee from Zurich, Switzerland. Renouard emphasises the importance of a solid education as the cornerstone of not only becoming a skilled surgeon but also as the gateway to broader horizons and personal growth. He takes you on a journey from his early days as a young dentist to a pioneer in researching surgical failures and their underlying root causes. Together, they explore the crucial role of human factors in this field, and Renouard's passion for teaching.

    William Giannobile: ”You can't skip steps as a leader!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 52:28


    Nikolaos Donos (Professor at the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, UK) engages in a captivating discussion with William Giannobile (Dean of the Harvard School of Dental MedicineUSA) that will redefine your perspective on dentistry. Together they explore Giannobile's fascinating journey from Missouri to his pioneering work in tissue engineering, shedding light on the role of molecular growth factors and becoming dean of one of the most prestigious dental schools in the world. Giannobile talks about the transformative shifts in periodontal treatment, health economics, and the imminent role of AI in shaping the future of dentistry.

    Gil Alcoforado: ”I was amazed how with little intervention big results could be obtained!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 38:12


    Brace yourself for an interview with the renowned Gil Alcoforado – a multiple award-winning luminary from Portugal who has served as the former president of the EFP and is the current president-elect of the EAO! In this episode, our equally famous host, Frank Schwarz, delves into the beginnings of Alcoforado's remarkable career. Discover how he started in dentistry and ultimately specialised in periodontology. Tune in to find out more about the intriguing concept of "failing and ailing," and how it has evolved over time. Alcoforado shares his valuable insights on this subject, shedding light on what it means in today's context.

    Shinya Murakami: ”To keep going, you have to have the right research question”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 26:50


    Discover the secret to becoming a successful researcher! According to Shinya Murakami, Professor and Chair of the Periondontal Department at the University of Osaka, Japan, having the right research question is essential for maintaining motivation and reaching new heights in your field. In his inspiring interview with Reinhard Gruber, Murakami shares his personal journey. He talks about how he overcame obstacles to discover the groundbreaking potential of the fibroblast growth factor. This factor was later associated with stimulating the regeneration of periodontal tissue. Learn how he persevered through the tough times and kept his curiosity alive, always on the lookout for the next big question.

    Pamela McClain: ”The trust of my patients to improve their health is my biggest achievement”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 32:31


    Interviewed by Christer Dahlin, Pamela K. McClain tells how she actually started with dental hygiene and later on was inspired to save teeth. Despite being the daughter of the famous Robert Schallhorn, she never felt any pressure to follow his path to become a periodontist. However, once she got passionate about this field, nothing could stop her from making a significant contribution and becoming one of the world's most influential periodontists.    Listen to Pamela K. McClain's inspiring learnings on her impressive career path in this podcast episode of “Legends of Oral Regeneration".

    Gerald Bowers: ”The Navy was looking for a periodontist”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 32:56


    In his interview with Pamela K. McClain, Gerald Bowers tells how he happened to start as a periodontist in the Navy and became more and more interested from then on. He mentions the crucial role of the mentors he has met along the way, the need for regenerative therapy for wounded soldiers in the army, and how all this led him to his pivotal clinical trials that formed the basis for future bone grafting procedures in periodontal regeneration.   Discover Gerald Bower's key findings on his impressive journey to becoming one of the world's most influential periodontists in this podcast episode of “Legends of Oral Regeneration".

    Lisa Heitz-Mayfield: ”I sold up everything in order to fund my education!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 29:50


    In her interview with Anton Sculean, Lisa Heitz-Mayfield talks about how she came to do her postgraduate training in Malmö, Sweden, and how she had to make her own way as she was the only postgraduate student there at the time. She also talks about her mentors, who greatly influenced her critical and scientific thinking, and how she became involved in research on periodontal regeneration.   Discover Lisa Heitz-Mayfield's key findings on her fantastic journey to becoming one of the world's most influential periodontists in this podcast episode of “Legends of Oral Regeneration".

    Robert Schallhorn: ”She wanted to marry a dentist”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 42:00


    In his conversation with William Giannobile, Robert Schallhorn explains why he became a dentist and later on a periodontist. He moreover talks about important turning points in his life that led him to his exciting path up to the presidency of the American Association of Periodontology. Furthermore, you will get to know how he managed the balancing act between practitioner and researchers as well as what motivated and drove him. Curtain up for Robert Schallhorn and his "Legends of Oral Regeneration".

    Maurício Araújo: ”I wasn't even accepted for the programme”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 31:09


    In his conversation with Pamela K. McClain, Maurício Araújo explains why he travelled to Sweden to join a programme before he even was accepted and how he managed to get into the programme. He further talks about how he manages to be researcher, educator, pracitioner and dad at the same time and what kind of motivation he thinks is the best motivation. Curtain up for Maurício Araújo and his "Legends of Oral Regeneration".

    Mariano Sanz: "Sow before you can harvest"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 32:19


    In his conversation with Ronald Jung, Mariano Sanz had a clear message for the next generation “Sow before you can harvest". In this podcast, Mariano talks about his passion for oral tissue regeneration, why he almost didn't become a dentist and who his companions were. Curtain up for Mariano Sanz!

    Friedrich Neukam: "Implants were not accepted!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 52:02


    Listen to Friedrich Neukam and learn how he found his way into implant dentistry and what it took for implant treatment to become established in dentistry. Find out why a conference in Toronto had a lasting influence on his path, which companions played an important role in his career and what his advice for the next generation is.

    Wilfried Wagner: "We made a lot of mistakes!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 43:04


    Listen to Wilfried Wagner and learn how his career developed, who his companions were, how crucial mistakes were for his scientific progress and what he recommends to the next generations. Find out why empathy with patients is of the highest importance to him and what he has experienced during his 25 years as chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz and director of the clinic for maxillofacial surgery. 

    Massimo Simion: “I was diving with the white shark”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 33:20


    Listen to Massimo Simion and learn how he started his exceptional career; and how it came about that - in addition to his many scientific publications – his photos were also published in the renowned National Geographic magazine.  

    Jan Lindhe: "We wrote the books for our own entertainment"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 45:20


    Find out more about how Jan Lindhe's career took its course and and why he claims that they actually wrote their famous books for their own entertainment.

    Daniel Buser: "We had no clue how to treat those patients"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 30:02


    Listen to Daniel Buser's great story and the key elements of his career path. Learn more about his philosophy and why he says that a good mentor is one of the most important things to start your career. 

    Christoph Hämmerle: "Be humble, be brave!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 22:59


    In this episode Christoph Hämmerle talks to Osteology Foundation board member Lisa Heitz-Mayfield. He speaks about his academic career, how he keeps his work-life balance and how important international collaboration for the research field is.

    Niklaus Lang: “I wanted to be an opera singer!”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 29:34


    In the latest episode Niklaus Lang talks to Osteology Foundation board member Nikolaos Donos in London. Find out here what his passion for opera is all about, how his outstanding career has developed and what he advises the next generation.

    Georg Watzek: “We could only be successful as a team!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 22:39


    In this episode Georg Watzek meets the Osteology Board member Reinhard Gruber in Vienna. Together they discuss their careers, what they advise young scientists in career development and how the field of oral tissue regeneration has developed in recent years.

    Myron Nevins: "No one was interested in periodontology!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 34:36


    In the first episode of the new podcast, William V. Giannobile, Osteology Foundation President, talks to Myron Nevins - a true legend in the in the field of oral regeneration. How did he achieve his reputation? Which decisions have had an impact on his career? Who where his important mentors? Listen now to Ron Nevins' "Legends of Oral Regeneration".

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