The ODONTOJAM Podcast

For episode 8 we are joined by Specialist Prosthodontist Carolina Perez to discuss a variety of topics in Prosthodontics!-----TIME STAMPS-----00:00 Intro06:50 Journey into Prosthodontics08:20 Painting 09:20 Deep Margin Elevation 15:20 TMD and Occlusion 20:20 Approaches to Occlusion24:50 Approaching the Bruxing Patients 28:20 Daily Prosthodontics30:20 Working with Specialists 31:50 Love for Lab Work36:00 Prosthodontics in 20 years 

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7!.Dentistry like the rest of the world is going digital. Whilst it can be daunting to try out new technology and incorporate it into your everyday work flow, there can also be immense benefits. ..Dr. Leighton Phu is the Principal Dentist at SV Dental Centre and someone who has really harnessed the power of digital technology in every day dental practice. Whether you're currently using digital techniques or unsure about where to start I'm sure you'll find this episode helpful! ..Thanks Leighton for joining us on the show!..TIME STAMPS01:10 - How much of dentistry has moved into the digital sphere 04:32 - Does digital dentistry make things easier? 05:30 - Does Digital Dentistry make anything harder? 06:40 - DJ-ING, Producing and Side Hustles09:08 - A Typical Day at the Practice (Implants and Pros)13:25 - How important are the traditional Analog techniques? 14:50 - How digital dentistry helps you see things you couldn't before17:55 - Do we have to think differently when it comes to digital dentistry 22:10 - Scanning soft tissue 23:25 - Implants and Digital Dentistry28:10 - Digital Dentistry allowing greater collaboration 31:55 - The power of digital photography 37:10 - How to start with digital photography? 40:10 - Being a Mentor in the Dental X | ACE Program 44:10 - Where do you see digital dentistry in 20 years time? 

Today we're joined by current President of the Australian Dental Students' Association - ADSA  - Joanne Ling .As most of you know this show has been about hearing from all sorts of general and specialist dental practitioners and learning from leaders in the field. However, I thought it would be good to get a student voice amongst our episode catalogue. .So often we leave dental school and never really hear about what is happening at the universities and what the student experience is like. Especially these days with all of us navigating through this pandemic it would be good to hear what dental students themselves are having to go through..Thanks Joanne for coming on the show!

On this month's episode we're joined by Dr. Giulia D'Anna to unpack the world of Injectables. Giulia has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to this topic of Injectables which at times has been quite the controversial subject in our profession. Giulia takes us through her journey, key procedures and risks associated with various treatments. More importantly Giulia highlights how Injectable treatments can serve as a great adjunct to our cosmetic dental treatment planning.If you would like to see more of Giulia's work be sure to visit Dermal_Distinction (IG:@dermal_distinction) If you are interested in learning more about Injectables and training that Giulia offers visit https://www.dermaldistinction.com/Mentoring.htmlIt was a pleasure having you on the show Giulia! -- TIME STAMPS --01:45 - In the context of Dentistry what can be achieved with cosmetic injectables? 03:00 - Dentists: What types of injectable treatments are the most common in the dental office?04:00 - Giulia's journey into injectables06:00 - Do dentists need to think differently when treating with injectables as opposed everyday general dentistry? 08:05 - Compared to other areas of dentistry how difficult are injectable procedures? 10:50 - What are the typical risks with Botox and Dermal Fillers?13:35 - How long do these treatments last?15:25 - Medico-Legal Considerations21:05 - Teaching Injectables 26:05 - The biggest learning curve in Injectable treatment 27:15 - Fear of Needles: Outside vs Inside and Patient Psychology29:05 - Life outside Dentistry and Injectables

The world of implants has evolved so much over the last couple of decades and an area which has really come into focus recently is the Peri Implant Soft Tissue Aesthetic. To discuss this crucial topic we have Dr Angelos Sourial, president of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (VB). Angelos shares his perspective and approach to implants and gets to the heart of why "Soft Tissue is the Issue" when it comes to implant success. For the first time on the podcast we will also have a couple of patient cases which Angelos will take us through. If you are listening on the audio podcast be sure to check out the videos for this episode on Instagram and Facebook @odontojam so you can see these incredible cases that Angelos is taking us through.Thanks Angelos for joining us on the show!You can see more of Angelos' cases by visiting his instagram @dr.angelos.sourial

Everyday at the clinic dentists are constantly focused on getting the job done, whether its crowns, cleans, fillings, extractions, our implants - our full attention is solely devoted to achieving the best outcome possible for our patients.  However a common thing dentists neglect is themselves - and specifically their posture. Today I have a chat with Dr. Aniko Ball  - a dental posture specialist. Aniko takes us through some of the very common yet harmful habits that dentists are doing to themselves everyday at the clinic. It's quite scary to think how much daily damage we do to ourselves whilst helping others and it really helped to have Aniko break down a lot fo these habits for us, as well as providing solutions for how to improve posture and to maintain healthy habits for a long lasting career. If you've ever finished a day with a sore neck, sore back, sore arm or shoulder you might find some life changing hints and wisdom in this conversation. Throughout our chat Aniko demonstrates some visual examples of correct posture and movement and so if you are listening on the Audio Podcast be sure to check out the FacebThank you Aniko for joining us on the show!TIME STAMPS00:00 Intro02:20 Aniko's journey to Posture Specialist 08:00 How common harmful posture is in general society 09:40 Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in general dentistry 10:45 The "Mobile Phone effect" on our body 12:38 Loupes: Help or Harm15:50 Factors that Exacerbate Harmful Posture 22:20 Common Everyday Harmful Postures in Dental Practice27:05 The Importance of having Loupes and Microscopes calibrated correctly 31:46 How long does it take to change harmful habits?33:30 Practice breaking habits away from the clinic 38:00 The Alexander Technique 43:30 Dental Hypnosis44:55 Anchoring Attention on Breathing49:10 The reality of poor posture on overall quality of life 

Most dentists are familiar with the vast variety of disciplines and specialities that exist within our profession. However, one less known speciality is that of Forensic Dentistry. We are joined today by Dr. Jeremy Graham who will take us through his journey as a Forensic Dentist. You'll hear some incredible stories about his involvement in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, Black Saturday Bushfires, and the MH17 disaster. His reflections on these events are certainly inspiring and it's amazing to see the ways in which our profession can contribute to a greater cause. This is Season 2 Episode 3.0:00 Intro and Backstory06:15 Forensic Dentistry 07:50 A Day at the Coroner's Court15:05 How a 3 day course turned into a career change 16:50 Boxing Day Tsunami, Black Saturday Bushfires, MH1742:10 Reflections on the challenges and rewards of doing work for the families46:30 Reflections on Teaching and LecturingThank you Jeremy for joining us on the show!

INTROAn area of dentistry that many general dentists find perplexing is the field of Orthodontics. It's a field that has created much controversy over the years and so I really wanted to deep dive into wide world of Ortho and who better to do that with than none other than Dr. Derek Mahony. As a specialist Orthodontist who lectures and teaches general dentists Derek is able to provide invaluable insight from both sides  You'll find Derek's presentation style engaging and entertaining and his passion for teaching certainly shines through our conversation. No matter how much Orthodontic knowledge you have (whether beginner or advanced) Derek's Pearls of Wisdom and practical tips will have you thinking more about Ortho and craniofacial growth the next time you are in clinical practice. TIME STAMPS01:05 - How Ortho has changed over the years04:15 - Derek's journey into Orthodontics09:50 - What general dentists should be looking out for in children with an early mixed dentition14:00 - The ‘Magic' Number 3718:40 - Sleep disordered breathing and Orthodontics (Craniofacial Growth as a meeting point of Dentistry and Medicine)20:45 - Importance of Early Assessmrnt of Airways and Snoring in Children24:15 - Dentofacial Orthopaedics25:00 - Dental Consequences of ignoring the airways 27:05 - General Dentists: The Gatekeepers of the Airways29:45 - The Role of the Specialist32:45 - Which cases to avoid 35:35 - How to respond to the influx of Direct to Consumer Alginers42:35 - Teaching, Education and the EODO Mini Residency 49:35 - How Dental Education has changed over the years 53:30 - The Evolution of EODO01:05:45 - Wine Making and Restoring Classical Sport Cars01:09:45 - The Future of OrthodonticsTo learn more about Dr. Derek Mahony visit www.derekmahony.comTo learn more about Dr. Mahony's Mini Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics visit www.eodo.com.au Thank you Derek for joining us on the show, it was a pleasure!

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast!Implants are becoming a bigger part general practice with more dentists now incorporating dental implants as a treatment modality. If it's something you are considering introducing or incorporating into your own treatments you'll find this episode to be quite helpful. I have a chat with Dr. Matthew Youssef who has had extensive training and experience in the field of Dental Implantology. Matt enjoys the pursuit of learning so much that he has undertaken hundreds of hours of CPD and post graduate training programs to expand his knowledge and further his skills. Matt is now at the point where he has his own dental education academy  - The Australasian Restorative and Implant Academy (a.k.a. ARIA).  We of course talk all things implants and high end treatments but also delve into other areas of dentistry: treatment planning, stress, work life balance and the importance of looking after oneself.I had a great time chatting with Matt and I hope you enjoy this conversation!TIME STAMPS01:50 - Back into 202103:20 - Matt's Incredible First Day of Dentistry 08:00 - The Steep Learning Curve of Dentistry 09:35 - Matt's Introduction to Implants 11:55 - Matt's Sales Experience in Phones, Managing Stores13:50 - Matt's Implant Journey16:35 - How Implants fit into General Dentistry22:40 - How to prepare patients for major treatment and setting expectations34:50 - Getting patient to see Value in treatment37:44 - How to manage the stress that comes with comprehensive treatment plans44:07 - Looking after ourselves in order to look after our patients 48:43 - Matt's own approach to managing stress 49:20 - Life Outside Dentistry: Juggling Life and Work56:20 - Founding ARIABe sure to check out the Australasian Restorative and Implant Academy on Facebook and Instagram (@ariadentaled) as well Matt's own Instagram page @drmattyoussef to see some of the great cases he shares!

Given the year we had in 2020, I thought it only made sense to address a topic that would resonate with us all - Stress and Mental Health. Stress and Burnout can affect all of us. It is not a matter of IF but WHEN we'll find ourselves in a stressful situation. Whilst stress can't be avoided completely, gaining a better understanding of what stress and burnout actually are can allow us to identify it in our own lives and hopefully equip us to deal with it better. Dr. Annalene Weston knows all about stress: In her role as dento-legal consultant for DPL Annalene regularly assists dentists who find themselves in very stressful situations. This interview was incredibly eye opening for me on multiple levels and I'm sure you'll learn a lot from our chat as well. We touch on topics of Burnout, Moral Distress, Moral Injury, and how to recognise and potentially prevent them occurring. Annalene's own story gives us a lot of insight into these concepts and really helps us to breakdown these issues. Whether you are a dental practitioner or not, Annalene's insights will benefit all!Thanks Annalene for joining us on the show!TIME STAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:42 - From English Literature to Dentistry (Annalene's Story) 00:03:10 - NHStress00:05:50 - Adventures in Regional Victoria00:07:30 - Feeling Lucky with Google (Journey to Dento-Legal Advisor)00:10:28 - Annalene asks about my own journey to dentistry 00:15:21 - Stress in Dentistry 00:16:10 - Burnout00:17:20 - Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalisation, Decreased Sense of Personal Accomplishment (Components of Burnout)00:19:37 - Burnout is Dangerous (Mashlach's Triad)00:21:35 - Burnout now recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO)00:25:20 - Breaking the Burnout Cycle (Changing the Workplace Environment)00:29:19 - Recognising your own Burnout, Take a Break00:32:04 - Preventing Burnout00:40:14 - Moral Distress and Moral Injury 00:52:50 - Developing Resources and Teaching 01:00:39 - Talking about Failures 01:09:40 - Communication and Developing Soft Skills01:13:13 -  Tricky Complaint Situations 01:17:08 - Valid Consent 01:24:10 - Final words for dentists considering a change of career

In Episode 9 we explore the wide world of Oral Medicine with Dr. Amanda Phoon Nguyen. Amanda is incredibly passionate about all aspects of Oral Medicine and has a real gift for teaching and giving back to the dental community. Amanda shares some really useful tips relating to difficult conversations with patients about oral lesions and provides us with the handy "Two Week Rule". We tackle the complex topic of TMD and it soon becomes evident that teaching around TMD in undergraduate education is only the tip of the iceberg.If you haven't seen Amanda on social media make sure to follow her Instagram page @oralmedicineoralpathology and Facebook page "A Spoonful of Oral Medicine" (@oralmedicineoralpathology). Website: https://www.oralmedicineoralpathology.com/Amanda also has a podcast called "A Spoonful of Oral Medicine" where she talks with a variety of interesting guests in the field!TIME STAMPS1:35 Amanda's Journey into dentistry4:50 Amanda's time in the Navy 8:30 Daily Oral Medicine11:50 Some of Amanda's tips for General dentists16:30 Difficult conversations in Oral Medicine 22:38 The “Two Week” Rule24:00 The Multifaceted World of TMD29:00 Social Media - take it with a grain of salt 30:30 Psychological Components of TMD35:30 Teaching, Mentoring and Public Speaking40:20 The Comparison Trap42:10 Amanda's approach to Social Media43:30 “A Spoonful of Oral Medicine” 44:00 Advice for aspiring Oral Medicine Specialists

In Episode 8 we are joined by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Nu Dastaran! Nu has had an amazing journey and career so far and we hear all about her beginnings studying Medicine and Dentistry in the UK before moving to Melbourne to pursue Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Nu shares about her latest venture of learning to fly, as well as some clever insights into the similar mindsets required by pilots and surgeons. We of course talk about oral surgery, dealing with sticky surgical situations, managing patient expectations and touch on the use of botox and other injectableThank you Nu for sharing your incredible story, it was a delight to have you on the show!TIME STAMPS00:00:00 - INTRO00:01:25 - NU's initial Journey to Medicine and Dentistry 00:02:50 - Teaching anatomy00:05:20 - The London Tube as a study place00:06:00 - Nu's first journey to Melbourne and registration as an OMFS in Australia 00:11:24 - Pursuits outside surgery (Ballet, Cycling and Flight School)00:16:21- Similarities and Differences between flying and Oral/Facial Surgery00:21:20 - Everyday Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery00:25:08 - Unpredictable and high stakes procedures (Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery)00:28:40 - Managing Patient Expectations 00:31:11 - When things don't go to plan00:37:26 - How to improve surgical skills00:43:11 - Botox and Injectables 00:49:40 - Final words of advice for aspiring Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsBe sure to like and follow The ODONTOJAM Podcast on Facebook and Instagram and don't forget to subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple, Spotify and Google podcasts :) 

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Cigdem Kipel - communication expert and dental entrepreneur. We delve deep into communication and how essential it is to successful clinical practice. As Cigdem highlights early in the talk: dentists need to refine their communication skills in order to be able to put their technical skills to work. (In fact, Cigdem shares how the first communication course she attended was a key game changer in accelerating her clinical practice). Cigdem shares multiple communication tips and gems throughout the interview that practitioners young and old will be able to apply to their own daily dentistry right away. Beyond dentistry and communication we move into the startup space where Cigdem shares her recent endeavours to create not one, but two dental software companies (Level Up and Principle Practice Management). Cigdem's passion and amazing achievements so far in her career are an inspiration to all dentists out there! You can find Cigdem on instagram @dr.cigdemkipel where she posts both clinical cases and communication tips (as well as photos of her lovely Golden Retriever - Poppy)Be sure to check out Level Up and Principle Practice Management from the links belowhttps://levelup.dentalhttPs://principle.dental Episode Outline with Time Stamps00:00:00 - Episode Introduction00:01:21 - Cigdem's early dental years00:03:32 - First non clinical CPD course (a key game changer)00:10:00 - Teaching and the learning process00:14:30 - Communication as a key to successful dental practice00:23:14 - Listening is the Key00:36:00 - Dental Photography and non-verbal communication00:50:00 - Getting feedback and fostering a culture of self-improvement00:56:40 - Level Up Software01:10:00 - Staff and Team Communication01:20:00 - Prinicple Practice Management 01:26:30 - Final words of adviceBe sure to follow The Odontojam Podcast on Facebook and Instagram (@odontojam) 

In this episode we are joined by Specialist Periodontist Dr. Suman Bellur to discuss all things Perio! We discuss a number of topics with Suman including her journey to Perio, the importance of patient communication when discussing periodontal disease as well as life outside the clinic! Thanks for the great chat Suman it was a pleasure having you on!

In EPISODE 5 we are joined by Dr. Adrian Dang and Dr. David Trinh to chat about Volunteering in Dentistry!David and Adrian lead the Rotary Australia-Vietnam Dental Field Team which provides dental treatment to primary school children in Rural Vietnam who have limited access to oral health servicesI was fortunate enough to attend this trip myself led by Adrian and David and I thought it would be a great way to share with the dental community the various opportunities beyond the clinic. We have a few laughs and reflect on how the trip had a real positive impact on ourselves and the team. (If you are watching the podcast on a video platform you'll see some highlights and photos from the trip towards the middle of the episode)You'll also hear about:- Adrian and David's initial role as volunteers and how they eventually took over the program- The challenges (cultural and logistical) of organising a volunteering program on an international scale- How to provide dental treatment with limited resources and equipment- The many fun activities David and Adrian plan for the teamThanks Adrian and David for coming on the show! 

In this episode we are joined by Specialist Endodontist Dr. Aovana Timmerman. We touch on Aovana's journey to specialising in endodontics, her current pursuit of her PhD and learn about her experiences as a clinical demonstrator. Aovana shares some fantastic insights in relation to endodontic treatment and patient communication as well as some encouragements to any general dentists thinking of pursuing endodontics.  Be sure to keep updated with Aovana's tips and insights on her instagram @dr_aovana_timmerman_endo 

In this episode with are joined by Dr. Sam Koh to discuss his incredible journey through dentistry so far. Early in his career Sam co-founded the Young Dentist Hub as a way to create accessible and high quality CPD events and courses for younger dentists. Not longer after, Sam himself started lecturing both in Australia and overseas and is now a multiple practice owner. Sam actively engages with the dental community through his social media account @Dr.SamKoh (Instagram) where he shares clinical tips, tricks and case discussions to help the younger generation of dentists. With such a wealth of experience to bring to the conversation it was a pleasure having a chat with Sam.

In our second episode of The ODONTOJAM Podcast we are joined by Dental Surgeon Dr. David Goubrial and delve into his experience with oral surgery. He provides some great insight into extractions and surgical procedures as well sharing some great advice on the importance of having a mentor and on-going mentorship. Dr. Goubrial teaches the Surgical Extraction Course with the Australasian Restorative and Implant Academy. For more information visit https://ariadentaled.com.au/Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you guys next time! 

On our very first episode of The ODONTOJAM Podcast we have a good friend and mentor of mine - Dr. Andrew Chio. Andrew plays a very active role in the Dental CPD scene having run multiple courses over the years here in Australia and Asia. He has lectured and taught along side the likes of Dr. Pascal Magne, Jason Smithson, and Mauro Fradeani. Andrew has publications in peer reviewed dental journals and has recently started the Dental X Group with his colleague and friend Dr. Anthony Mak. Andrew has a real passion for teaching, mentoring and giving back to the dental community and throughout the podcast you will really hear his enthusiasm shine through. We learn of Andrew's adventures in Nepal as a new graduate and how it helped shaped his character to this day. We hear some great tips when it comes to adhesive dentistry and learn about Andrew's endeavours with dental CPD. This is the first of many episodes to come and one not to be missed!

Welcome to the Odontojam podcast! In this short introduction you'll get you a taste of what to expect in the next weeks and months. This podcast is a platform for dentists young and old to learn from expert dentists and specialists to improve our clinical skills and learn more about our dental colleagues. We hope you find the conversations entertaining and insightful and please let us know if there are any topics you would like covered! Videos of the podcast interviews will be uploaded to Instagram and Youtube @ODONTOJAM. Stay tuned!