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This week I have a special lady on for Woman's month. If you want to see someone’s true character, watch how they interact with a supermarket cashier. Stephnie is that person that strikes up a conversation with almost anybody and leaves them with a smile on there face. This is one of the qualities I admire her for. A proper definition of a bubbly personality. If you sense a strong bias from my side, you are correct as I am marriend to this amazing human being and she is the mother of my  children. But she is much more than that. Stephnie is a registered Dietician, she graduated in 2004 from the University of Stellenbosch and received Academic colours. She did community service in Upington and stayed on for a year. 2006 she worked in private practice for a while and then switched gears to being a Nutritional consultant for Nestle and subsequently Fresenius Kabi where she constantly performed at a high level.In August 2019 she started her own private practice called Nourished- medical and lifestyle nutrition therapy. On this episode we talk about her private practice, how she likes to approach this field. We weave in and out of some pitfalls of some fads that come and go, body composition, her key areas of interest and why we know so many Dentist/Dietician couples. You can follow her on Instagram @nourished.dietician or on facebook Nourished- Stephnie Engelbrecht Registered Dietician. She puts out some great content of different facets of nutrition. Let us know what you think, if there are any specific things you would like us to address on a episode in future, leave us a comment below or on Instagram. Waldo Engelbrecht

We have had a little break, but will be back with some wide ranging conversations and different topics that will help you as a dentist and a person. This is what is all about More than Dentistry. Today’s episode is a banger. Evert had some friends over, as you listen you can always imagine sitting with them at the fire listening to the wave rolling in the background and having a good laugh. University education is heading primarily into the virtual sphere, and has been sped up with the current Covid pandemic. Looking on the bright side it will make education more accessible and affordable hopefully. A vital element will be lost if physical Universities are relegated to the past. The most important reason I would like my kids to get a Tertiary education at a physical University, and not an online course would be the physical interaction and connection you make with your peers. This remains some of the most robust friendships that stand the test of time. The BBC as they call themselves are a testament to that. Evert, Dwayne, Shayne, Phil, Bernard and Handre are some of the friends that formed this bond as they attended Wilgenhof rez in there first year at the University of Stellenbosch. The bunch of them are highly successful and super smart. If you are a young dentist starting out, listen to the conversation. You will pick up a few words of wisdom that will definitely help you in making some good decisions.  As always make sure to subscribe on your platform of choice and share with your friends.

  A question we need to take seriously. Musculo-skeletal injuries work related in Dentistry have always been there. A dentist without some form of ache as a result of work posture is rare. Bethany has dedicated herself to find solutions in creating a pain-free environment for the dentists. Looking at how we sit, the inclination of your chair, magnification, breathing. This all plays into us practicing with maximum efficiency for as long as possible. Please click on the links below to find out more about her great work. info@posturedontics.com Download my free eBook and white paper: Exercises that Dentists Should Avoid at posturedontics.com/bonus         INTRODUCTION Dr. Bethany Valachi, (vaul'-uh-hee) is a physical therapist, dental ergonomic consultant and author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”.  She is CEO of Posturedontics®, a company that provides research-based dental ergonomic education and is clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon. She has delivered over 1,000 lectures internationally, including Dubai, Poland, Jamaica, Belgium & Ireland, has published more than 80 articles in numerous peer-reviews dental journals and has also produced ergonomic and exercise videos specifically for dental professionals.  Dr. Valachi lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, Dr. Keith Valachi, who operates a private dental practice.

This is a long conversation between Evert en Clifford Yudelman as they discuss his arc in private practice, the influence of his dad ,love, money and Cape Town. There are a few gems for younger dentists to decide how they want to setup their practice and what to look out for when they make agreements with employers. It is always great listening to guys that have practiced the world over and still decide to lay their roots down finally in South Africa.   Here is a summary from his website optismile “After graduating at University of Witwatersrand Dental School in 1983, I went on to practice in London, UK for 4 years while taking my California Board exams. In 1986 I relocated to San Diego, California and after working in a group practice for a short time I purchased a lovely family dental practice in a beach community very similar to Sea Point. I travelled far and wide and fell in love with Australia, and in 2002 I sold my practice and moved to Perth, Australia. After trying to learn kite surfing I decided that dentistry was a better option for me and I started a practice in a small shopping centre in Nedlands. I became an avid road cyclist and in 2014 completed The 3 Peak Challenge, a grueling one day race that covers 250 KM and over 5000 meters of vertical climbing. It took 11 hours of non-stop pedaling. A month later I successfully completed another 250 KM race called The 3 Dams Challenge. In spite of all this adventure, my family lives in South Africa and after returning 4 times between September 2013 and May 2014, I made up my mind to return to my first love way back from school days, family and country of birth. In November 2014 I moved back to South Africa permanently. After looking for premises I found the perfect location for a dental practice in the Point Mall in Sea Point. Three ocean facing chairs with coastal views to Robben Island and beyond. After working with 4 different designers to get the relaxing peaceful look and feel right, I spent 7 months building my dream practice, complete with all of the latest state of the art dental equipment.”   Hope you enjoy this. Make sure to subscribe and not miss an episode. Keep well

How do you know someone does Crossfit? He tells you. Well this was just a blast talking to David Hippensteel. David is not only an owner of 2 private dental practices and still practicing but has also been a 3 time Crossfit Games champion in 2016, 2017 and 2018 in the 60+ division. Yes people 60+, looking at these athletes always amazes me, the feats of power, strength and endurance will let you inspire you.  We talk about what the benefits are by staying active. What is Crossfit? Can anyone do Crossfit? We also talk about why dentists need to stay active, to try and negate some of the negative effects of our working posture. Dentists that retire early because of musculo-skeletal problems. Staying fit and healthy will boost your immune response especially in the current state that we are in. We voice our concerns about how oral health is being pushed to the side in this time and the repercussions this will have on the population. You can check him out on instagram @davehipp Also check out some of his sponsors he mentioned @biohacktheworld whoop.com Insidetracker.com SteadyMD.com and KleanAthlete.com

Never have I even thought that I would be afforded the opportunity to have a conversation with such a prominent figure in South Africa’s Economics. Dawie Roodt is someone that is level headed, a strong critic of how the country is run. He definitely calls a spade a spade, and in Afrikaans we say “Hy draai nie doekies om nie.” It is refreshing though to listen to people to speak there minds, mindfully. A true trait of a leader, we can surely have, and be more of that. Dawie is a multifaceted individual, from flying paramotors, have a passionate heart for children and being an amateur Ichtyologist (Go look it up, hint Richard Dreyfuss was one in an iconic movie.) He is also an anchor presenter on Ontbytsake on Kyknet. He regularly writes interesting articles such as the one we referenced on the show on Maroela media Dawie is the director and chief economist at the his company the Efficient group. Please contact them through their website if they can help you with some decision around your financial portfolio.   I hope you find this insightful. Please send us your comments and as always subscribe not to miss any of our interesting guests. More than Dentistry 

If there is a name in South Africa synonymous with Implant dentistry and captivating lectures it would be Howard Gluckman. I remember the first time I listened to one of his lectures. I was in awe by his confidence to share his knowledge and cases, the good and the bad with a great sense of humor. In this conversation we talk about what the future holds for the Implant Academy. Partial extraction therapy and his love of motor cycles. Through the Implant & Aesthetic Academy he has enabled us as dentists and specialists to hold our work in higher regard. His work ethic and pursuit of excellence is probably as contagious as Covid19 (too soon?) I am grateful for teachers and mentors such as Howie that never holds back and keeps on sharing his expertise. This will make us better and those who win are our patients. Thank you again for all that you do for us.  

I have probably seen Janel a bunch of times at courses, but I only met her personally last year at Battle of the Speakers when she gave me a big matriarchal hug after my lecture. When you talk to people like Stefan Coetzee and Shanne Marree you would get same sense from them. Janel is an excellent mentor, she is a great business leader, manager and clinician, but most of all I would like to give her the title as the Mother of Dentistry. Below is her CV as from her website After qualifying from the University of Stellenbosch in 1991, I worked in Johannesburg. I returned to Cape Town in 1992 and established Longbeach Dental. Apart from being a family dentist I have a particular interest in cosmetic and advanced restorative dentistry as well as dentures fixed on implants and full dental rehabilitations. Yours in More than Dentistry Waldo Engelbrecht   I have attended numerous implant and cosmetic dental courses, is an active member of the ITI – International Team of Implantology study group based in Switzerland as well as SAAAD, South African Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.   I am also responsible for managing Longbeach Dental and qualified with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Stellenbosch in 1998.   My interests include traveling, interior decorating and collecting wines and winetasting. I am also closely involved with TEARS, an animal welfare organization in Fish Hoek.

On this episode Evert chats with Dr. Terry Wong on a skype call all the way from Australia. They talk about all things composite. Why it might be a good idea to get out that wax carving knife again and advantages composite has over conventional indirect ceramics. Below is a short CV  “With 30-years of clinical experience and 6 successful start-up practices under his belt, Dr. Terry Wong has lectured both locally and internationally on Resin Composite. Having attended the Las Vegas Institute, studied occlusion at the Kois centre in Seattle and having been personally instructed by Dr Newton Fahl of the Fahl School of Art and Science in Aesthetic Dentistry in Brazil, Dr. Wong has travelled far and wide to perfect his composite resin technique. Dr. Wong has been conducting hands-on training workshops for Dentists on the topic of Composite Resin since 2004 and is a Key Opinion leader for major Dental companies such as 3MEspe, Ivoclar Vivadent, Coltene Whaledent, SDI and Dentsply/Sirona. Presently Dr. Wong lectures at the University of Melbourne on the topic of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, as well as maintaining a dental practice in Melbourne with an emphasis on restorative dentistry.” As quoted from Dentalcoursesinternational.com.au 

Dr. Jameel Gardee is a South African borne dentist that practices in Scotland. He is heavily involved in DSD and the Slow Dentistry network. He shares how the Slow Dentistry network are approaching Covid-19 and what you should do in the lockdown period.If you are still unsure what to do, or how Covid-19 is going to affect the you and your patients. Please listen and share far and wide to your dental colleagues , when we are informed we can make better decisions. STAY save, Close shop and Triage. 

Evert, Altus and myself had a chat with 3 young dentists- Stefan Coetzee, Shanne Maree and Liezl Kemp. Hear what they had to say about Composite on the Krom, what sets this course apart from the others. It was also great to hear there perspective on why they invest their time and money in extra course material. What is their aspirations for the future and a whole lot more. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  Yours in more than dentistry Waldo Engelbrecht

Dr. What an amazing guy. Someone who has been through the dilemma( as he calls it ) of being burnt out.  I hope you find this helpfull, make sure to head off to his website for any more info, if you are struggling with any sort of these feelings please you are more than welcome to get in touch with us @morethandentistry. Below a CV from his website. Dike Drummond MD is a Mayo trained Family Practice Physician and the leading coach, trainer and consultant on ... - The prevention of burnout in individual physicians - The realization of the Quadruple Aim in healthcare organizations Dr. Drummond is the CEO and Founder of TheHappyMD.com where the website receives 25,000 website visitors a month and hosts an online community of over 18,000 physicians from 63 countries around the world. Dr. Drummond has over 3000 hours of one-on-one physician coaching experience and has trained over 40,000 doctors on behalf of 175 corporate clients to date. His comprehensive experience with individual doctors in all specialties and healthcare organizations of all sizes has lead him to create the ground breaking resources listed below. ============ QUICK LINKS: - Dr. Drummond’s full Bio - His personal journey from career ending burnout to TheHappyMD.com - TheHappyMD.com Mission / Vision / Values - Client Testimonials for Dr. Drummond's Coaching and Discovery Sessions

On this episode I chat with Dr. Frank Zastrow from Heidelberg , Germany. Frank has a long and impressive CV , among them is his experience he gained with Professor Khoury around autogenous bone augmentation. Frank is one of the pioneers in sharing his expertise around this topic. We talk about why he chooses autogenous bone, is it safe to cut boneblocks, and taking responsibility for the work you do. Frank is a deeply passionate individual around his work. Have a listen and I hope you enjoy it. Make sure to subscribe and leaving us a review.

It was great to have a chat with Evert today about Composites and his courses he will presenting starting with Composite on the kromme. Apologies for some wonkiness on the sound. This is certainly going to be a great way of presenting a course that interplays between work, fun and lifestyle and bringing a more than dentistry message through. He also gives the dates for the other venues. I hope you enjoy this. Thanks for all the great feedback we are getting. Again make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode.

In this episode Evert is having a chat with Corne Smith that heads-up the Bridge program with Jean van Lierop. They discuss all the different modules, what is the aim of the bridge program and how she schedules her time to run an effective practice. Have a listen and if you are starting private practice this year, `i hope you are one of the lucky ones to attend the course. Lastly if you haven’t done so yet, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review.

This was such a great conversation, Simon Chard is a dentist that is  Practicing in the UK. We talk about what Instagram and what it has done for him. He has a new eco friendly toothpaste called Parla Toothpaste. I really wish him well with this remarkable product and I hope will get the industry to a new tipping point in how we deliver our dentrifices. Below is his introduction on his website, but I can tell you he is so much more than that. He is a husband, a new parent but above all a genuine human being with no fanfare. He has impeccable dress sense and I got a good laugh from him for my comment on it. Enjoy this conversation with me and share with your friends. Make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode and leave us your thoughts.  Dr Simon Chard BDS(Hons) BSc(Hons) qualified with Honours from King’s College London Dental Institute in 2012. In 2015 he was voted the Best Young Dentist in London and also the overall Best Young Dentist in the UK at the prestigious Dentistry Awards. Simon is very passionate about providing beautiful, healthy smiles for his patients and is a big promoter of using digital technology to simplify cosmetic and implant dentistry. Further to this Simon is a director of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, helping to shape the future of cosmetic dentistry in the UK. Dental education is something that is a major part of Simon’s professional career and he has dedicated thousands of hours to advanced training from the best dentist’s around the world. Further to this Simon regularly teaches other dentists in the topics of digital dentistry, dental photography and minimally invasive aesthetic dental techniques. Simon comes from generations of dentists and works in private and mixed practice in London and Surrey.  

A while back Brian asked me to come and help him with a guided implant case. We have known each other for a while, and it was a perfect opportunity to pick his brain. He graciously hosted me in his beautiful home in Groot Brak river and met his wife and son. When it comes to finding people that share the same sort of values in business and personal relationships they are far and few between.Brian is definitely one of those people for me. He has a relentless drive for excellence. Everyday he strives to look well after his patients, his working family (In his own words, he does not talk about staff as they are not his stuff) and is a present husband and father when he gets home. He is finishing up his MBA at University of Stellenbosch this year which is no small feat. Brian has a way about him that he will not only be valuable asset to those near to him, but also the broader community of dentistry. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, please make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you use and thanks for listening to  More than Dentistry.

I had the privilege to chat with this amazing human. What he has accomplished already in such a short amount of time is remarkable. For me to explain this I would do a disservice here is a quote from his website. Dr. Kyle Stanley, named as "The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry" by the AACD in 2015 and "Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry" by the Seattle Study Club, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and then completed a dental implant residency along with a dental implant specialty in Brazil. While at USC, Dr. Stanley completed an Esthetic mini-residency with a world leader, Dr. Pascal Magne, and was honored with the Charles L. Pincus Award for outstanding achievements in esthetic dentistry by the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is also a dedicated researcher who has published in some of the top international dental journals about topics relating to esthetics, dental implants, and smile design. Dr. Stanley is a KOL for many well-respected companies and has presented on five continents as a highly in-demand speaker. With his company Pearl, he is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence and is a leader in this field. Dr. Stanley maintains an exclusive private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. What this intro does leave out, is the amazing human I perceive him to be. Not just in a clinical setting but about his fellow dentists well being. He is making a conscious effort to talk about things that everyone dreads to talk about, stress, debt, suicide, anxiety. This is something that does lie near to my heart, getting fellow dentists talking about the difficult topics. To get to the point where we can support each other and not be isolated. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. 

We are off, the years is off with a bang and no signs of anything slowing down. That is unless you choose to. We talk about taking some time off , refocusing . What it is like to work through the holidays. How we try to do the mundane things with excellence. What is our expectations for 2020.  A message for the new comm. serv dentists and a message for those entering into private practice.   May you all have a great new year, and have the energy and vigor to give your best everyday.

In my community service in Upington at the military base, I saw only one rep the whole year. That was none other than Terry Greyling. Terry knows so much about dental materials Google asks him for results. For a man with 50 years experience in an industry I don’t know if he ever gets enough recognition. Be warned you need to book a long lunch to see Terry, as the information he channels doesn’t stop before your assistant starts prying you with a crowbar from Terry’s information download. I think if you would wake Terry in the middle of the night, he would still quote some literature and tell you what you need in your practice. But this is Terry someone you can feel the passion for dentistry radiate from his being.  Terry you are a star and we salute you.

Ashwin Kassan and I go back some time, as I was extremely bored with everyday practice and not really busy, I had the priviledge to assist Ashwin in theatre and consumed as much wisdom as I could, it sometimes really was the one day in the week I looked forward to. Ashwin is a Maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Port Elizabeth. He has not only taught me a lot in the way we do surgery but how to handle our staff and patients with humanity. He is not only a great surgeon but a stellar human being I have the honour also to call a friend. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

The distinguised English gentleman, that is probably a good way to  describe Peter. Peter is retired now, but as you will hear was instrumental in starting the Studygroups. He has a wealth of knowledge around a range of fields of practice management, composites and aesthetic dentistry and well just life,family and adventure. Please enjoy this conversation between Altus and this Sage of wisdom.

If you listened the previous episode, you would have heard we recorded some conversations at our Studygroup 2 meeting in Wavecrest, Altus mentioned that he practiced with Johan Sherman, and this episode is about the one and only Johan. One word to describe Johan would be even-tempered. Someone that I have so much respect for, humble, honest and always looks to find the best in people and situations. As I was pulling my hair out with desperation and failing practice, Johan was the one that  looked to help me out, helped me think about things differently, reorientate and got me on a path with Dentists at Health and yes this happened at a Studygroup 2 meeting.  Johan will most of the times just say “Maar doen dit net!”(just do it!) and motivate you to stretch you comfort zone to new horizons.  As I am thinking about this man, I am truly grateful for who he is, and what he does. He is an excellent clinician, mentor to many , friend and a vital part of Studygroup 2. Thanks again Johan you are a star. Waldo

You may have wondered who is the new voice on the podcast ? Meet Altus Fourie, he is a private practicing dentist in Uitenhage at Dentists at Health. He is also a family man, loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids. Altus is one of those people who can get down a talk about the difficult things in life, but o boy when he gets on a roll, you won’t stop laughing with a whip-cracking sense of humour.I hope you will enjoy this, we recorded this at our Studygroup 2 meeting at Wavecrest and there are a few guests that will follow from that time. Altus and I go back to University, playing for Medics 3rd team (Stay tuned till the end for the bit of banter)  Please make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you are listening. If you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments below or slide in to the DM’s @waldo.engelbrecht @dr.altusfourie or @drevertburger

Have you considered getting a life coach or business coach? Do you have someone you can talk to about your concerns, or do you just shut-up and cope? How do the best in business deal with everyday problems? They have a mentor, coach, psychologist they speak to on a regular basis. They act as a sounding board, someone to bounce ideas off or just help you make sense of this crazy world. I am sure will find this conversation with Nathan very interesting, there are some gems of useful tips we can all aspire to and implement with little effort to reap big rewards. Nathan is a registered psychologist, life coach, business coach and one of the most level-headed people I have met in a long time.  I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. Listen to the end if you are considering getting someone to help you not just to cope but to thrive.

Yuppie, a word that has more negative connotations than good ones, but what does it actually mean... It is an acronym of sorts: “a young urban professional or young up and coming professional “is something that should have a positive connotation especially when I see JP. A young professional that excels not only in practice with surgical and restorative and aesthetic dentistry, but plays his part within the structures of the SADA as the Algoa Midlands Branch’s president. Together with his committee they managed to get the branch back on to its feet and catapult it to runner-up for SADA branch of the year 2019. We hope this will be something they can build on in future. He talks about community service in Humansdorp, making the transition into private practice. Some nuggets about ‘vasbyt’ which for the rest of the world directly translates to biting down but actually means to have “Grit”. We talk about his passion for hunting and why it’s important to have some sort of interest outside dentistry. Lastly we talk about our visit to Curitiba, Brazil recently. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  

Dr Marc Sher joined the private sector in 2009 after qualifying in 2007 from the combined universities of Stellenbosch and UWC. He currently owns his practice in Sea Point, Cape Town. Dr Sher enjoys all aspects of aesthetic dentistry, from implant surgery to orthodontics, focusing on holistic patient centered care. He has attended many hours of CPD training and continues to attend private courses to further his skills and to keep up with the latest trends. When he has time to relax Dr Sher likes to indulge in his passion for the water and sea, as well as being an accomplished surfer, he’s also a PADI Certified Dive Master, Water Polo player, Surfski'er and swimmer.

Please check out Riaan Wolfaardt’s impressive bio on SAAAD webpage. Evert chats with Riaan at DDS 2019 about: 1.Ironman champs 2. How did things start out in dentistry for him 3. Mentoring and how to get a mentor 4. Implants, implantplanning, PET(partial exctraction therapy) 5. Magnification 6. Outsourcing 7. Furthering your skills and knowledge around implants. 8. How he keeps himself busy and grow outside of dentistry. 9. And some gems about private practice and how to level up.]

Evert interviews Mark Bowes at the recent DDS conference. They discuss what is DDS Social Media The current state of Dentistry  Mark's journey in Dentistry Education and mentorship What happens outside of Dentistry How he optimizes his work Schedule The importance of people around you  

In this episode Evert interviews Dr. Waldo Engelbrecht. 1. Growing up 2. University and Community service. 3. Starting private practice in Port Elizabeth 4. Kareedouw 5. Mazeppa and Howard Gluckman 6. Walmer and Dental Assistant 7. Night trail race with a dislocated shoulder. 8. Private practice with Roelof Meurs. 9. Toys in Dentistry. 10. New Walmer practice. 11. Family life. 12. Scope of practice

Today I (Waldo) interview Dr. Evert Burger my co-host. 1. We talk about where Evert comes from. 2. How did he get into Dentistry and University. 3. Where he practices and what type of work he does, and what he does not to. How does his business relationship work in the practice. 4. How Evert keeps himself busy and sane outside of practice.  5. Satellite practice. 6. Difficult experiences. Ryan Holiday-Obstacle is the way 7. Morning routine- Book Hal Elrod 8. Food journey.

Welcome to our brand new podcast we want to just introduce ourselves and give you some insight into what we would like to do on the podcast for our fellow dentists. We hope you enjoy it.