Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

Bill Robbins DDS, M.A. discusses dental education, bonding with Zirconia bridges, optimal cleaning techniques for Zirconia surfaces, Zirconia resin bonded bridges, and the collaborative approach in pre-orthodontic bonding for restorative dentistry. The podcast highlights practical tips, protocol changes, and the importance of understanding product directions in adhesive dentistry.

Dr. Bill Robbins discusses implant challenges in the anterior maxilla, emphasizing bonded zirconia bridges over implants. The podcast also covers patient satisfaction in dentistry, handling difficult patients, and comparing abutment teeth for anterior bonded bridges with insights on stability and spacing.

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz discusses bone graft materials, demineralized bone graft materials, biologic products in dentistry, and his new roles in the international dental community. The podcast dives into the evolution of dental specialization, emphasizing interdisciplinary education and the benefits of group practices for comprehensive patient care.

Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, DDS, MS, PhD talks about tissue grafting choices for implants, errors in implant placement, strategies to minimize bone loss, retrieving fractured implant screws, and optimizing ridge preservation in dentistry.

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a DDS, MS, PhD holder and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, discusses topics such as preserving hard tissue post tooth extraction, factors influencing bone atrophy, implant challenges with periodontitis, facial plate thickness impact on implant placement, and pre-implant diseases like cositis and implantitis in this informative podcast.

Darin Ditcher, DMD discusses implant stability, retention in overdentures, prosthetic design for limited dexterity patients, and digital dentistry in denture fabrication. Topics include locators vs. Conus attachments, path of insertion, and evolving technology in dentistry.

Dr. Darin Ditcher, DMD discusses transitioning from removable to fixed dental solutions, navigating dental literature for edentulous patients, classification systems, prosthetic designs, patient photography, and balancing technical skills with psychological care in dentistry.

Shereen Lim, DDS, specializes in pediatric dentistry related to infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech. The podcast explores topics like early orthodontic intervention in children, optimizing arch form for palatal expansion, mentorship in dental care, device contraindications, and the underestimation of upper airway resistance syndrome in diagnosis.

Shereen Lim, DDS, discusses the vital role of dentists in children's dental care and airway's impact on breathing. Topics include tongue function in breastfeeding, early intervention for tongue tie, and the causes of dental decay like diet and acid reflux. A holistic and integrative team approach to care is highlighted for better airway health and overall wellness.

Dr. Schoenbaum discusses implant dentistry nuances, challenges like open contacts, innovative restoration strategies, delicate tie base removal process, design considerations for restorations, and implant occlusion challenges.