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Jaz Gulati
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Feb 1, 2023 • 51min
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Dentistry – PDP139
There are a billion people globally who have sleep-disordered breathing and only 20% of them have been diagnosed and treated. In this episode we revisit sleep-disordered breathing and how it is connected to Dentistry.
Dr. Aditi Desai, from British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine is just the most passionate Dentist ever about this crucial and often overlooked topic. You will hear the passion in her voice or see it in her eyes if you watch the video version of this podcast.
https://youtu.be/0aG8iQdbkeY
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The Protrusive Dental Pearl: Removing Aligner Attachments - A step-by-step protocol including the use a UV torch to see if there’s any resin left and which different burs and polishers I use.
https://youtu.be/SP1irVhyzRw
How I Remove Aligner Attachments
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Highlights of this episode:
1:27 Protrusive Dental Pearl – Removing Attachments4:31 Dr. Aditi Desai’s Introduction7:25 What is Sleep-Disordered Breathing?14:51 Mandibular Advancement Splints for Snorers16:14 Signs and Symptoms of SDB for Dentists20:24 Referral Template for General Dentists24:55 Adverse Effects of Oral Appliances28:15 Link Between Periodontal Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea31:05 GDP Referring Directly to a Sleep Physician33:48 Home Sleep Testing36:18 Patient Compliance with CPAP41:32 Learning Basics about Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Check out Dr. Aditi Desai's website, aditidesai.co.uk. And if you are in UK, you can check out British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine and support their upcoming event on March 4th. If you're interested in getting into space now, you should check this out!
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Airway – Dentistry’s Elephant in the Room with Prof Ama Johal
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Jaz's Introduction: Sleep disordered breathing, sleep apnea and airway problems dentistry. These are some of the things that have become quite an area of interest in dentistry and for all the right reasons, because as dentists, we're in such a brilliant position to SCREEN for AIRWAY ISSUES beyond just snoring. Like we don't wanna just treat snoring.
Jaz's Introduction:We want to ADD YEARS to our patient's lives. And if we can diagnose or we can't diagnose, but we can screen for sleep apnea and airway issues and get the patients the help, and then we can be involved in potential therapy such as removal appliances to bring the mandible forward and that way we can have a huge impact in someone's life.
I was always taught that the two times you can save someone's life dentistry is A) if you detect or diagnose a mouth cancer, or B) a barrett esophagus or someone's got acid reflux and for them to get investigated and have a camera to explore that area. However, I think a third one that wasn't mentioned to me in dental school, but definitely should be there is sleep disorder breathing or sleep apnea because on average that can take 10 years off of your life expectancy.
And in case you think that sleep apnea is a disease of the fat old man, you are totally mistaken. So whether it's in children or in adults, this episode with Dr. Aditi Desai, who's just the most incredibly passionate woman ever on this topic, it's gonna open your mind. So please lend me your ears.
And for those of you on YouTube and on the app, your eyes to this Protrusive Dental Podcast episode. Hello Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati.
Protrusive Dental Pearl:I'm your host and I've got your Protrusive Dental Pearl for you today, which you can access in the show notes. So essentially the Protrusive Dental Pearl I have is my sequence for removing Invisalign attachments.
So it's like a video. I'll show you exactly what I do,

Jan 25, 2023 • 45min
Is Caries Detector Dye BS? – PDP138
Some dentists disagree with the use of Caries Detector Dye in Restorative dentistry. They say that they are experienced enough to know what is infected dentine and affected dentin. However, this episode might change your perspective— CCD can be an incredibly useful tool to provide objective data and increase your bond strengths!
In this episode, Dr. Germán Dorgan spoke to us about caries detection dye and helped us understand how to use it properly. He also shared the evidence base behind this test and how to interpret the data that you get by using it.
https://youtu.be/L8fScyRTet0
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Protrusive Dental Pearl: How can you remove the appropriate amount of caries to get the best bond strengths possible WITHOUT risking removing too much dentine and causing a pulp exposure: Use your perio probe and measure key landmarks. Measure 5mm from the cusp tip and 3mm from the adjacent marginal ridge - do not remove caries beyond this point. As a guide, this will help you not expose the pulp so you achieve very clean dentine for highest bond strengths, without worrying about 'when to stop'.
How to measure caries removal extent using a Periodontal probe and dental landmarks
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Highlights of this episode:
1:20 Protrusive Dental Pearl4:27 Dr. Germán Dorgan Introduction7:32 Caries Detector Dye9:40 Rationale behind Caries Detector Dye15:14 When should you use Caries Detector Dye? 19:49 Literature for reliability of CDD22:19 Difference between color gradient of caries detector dye 23:28 Caries removal guidelines using caries detector dye30:22 Additional Literatures and Top tips
Check out the 3-day course about Biomimetic Dentistry with Sami Sherif, Germán Dorgan, David Alleman, and Davey Alleman. Hosted by Get Bonded and Stay Bonded on March 3, 4 and 5, 2023
Check out the literature mentioned by Dr. Germán Dorgan
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You might also enjoy another Biomimetic Episode: I Can’t Believe This Sticks – EXTREME BONDING EXPOSED with Dr. David Gerdolle
Click below for full episode transcript:
Jaz's Introduction: Is CARIES DETECTOR DYE, BS? Like I know lots of dentists who've seen it and they think this is just a fad. This is as useful as those photos of people holding cucumbers between their teeth.
Jaz's Introduction:Is there actually any sign or useful applications because caries, as some colleagues would say, I just use my high magnification, my good lighting and my probe.
I don't need a fancy dye to tell me if I got caries or not. I'm experienced enough to know that I've removed caries. Now, you know what? I kind of felt that way. I was like, do I really need a dye? I'm think I'm pretty good at moving caries and too fair. Since I've been using it, it's kind of confirmed that I'm pretty good at removing caries.
Okay. I'm happy to say that I'm proud enough to say that. However, one in five, one in six times I see a pink haze where it shouldn't be. You'll find out what that pink haze means in this episode, but it's really useful objective data. So we'll speak to Dr. Germán Dorgan, all about caries deck to die, how to actually use it properly. What is the evidence space behind it, and how to interpret the data that you get by using it.
Hello, Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati and welcome back to the Protrusive Dental Podcast. If you're new to the podcast, welcome, it's great to have you. Protrusive Dental Pearl:Every episode,

Jan 19, 2023 • 48min
Hygienists are NOT Scaling Machines – IC034
Hygienists working without nurses and feeling like scaling machines - it's about time we covered this elephant in the dental surgery. I brought on my dear friends and exceptional hygienists Morgan Williams and Louise Brake - they have faced career struggles in the past in the quest to finding the right environment and have so much to share with us.
The biggest takeaway of this episode will be to consider 'leading from the bottom' - if you are feeling stuck and don't just wait around for good luck (I'm such a poet!) - take action. You'll be inspired by some of the ideas from our discussion!
https://youtu.be/X7GBKUawq4A
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Highlights of this episode:
04:32 Morgan and Lou’s Dental Hygiene Background07:25 The Importance of Settings Goals and Expectation10:42 Hygienist as 'Scaling Machines'14:09 The Best Advice to be a Better Hygienist17:40 Good Communication to Improve your Practice21:26 Nurses for Hygienists27:20 Business Models for Hygiene29:54 Preventive Focus in Dental Hygiene34:11 How Hygienist Treat Perio35:52 Optimised, Personalised OHI40:07 Number One Trait to Look for in a Practice
Check out Morgan and Lou's Instagram, Dynamic Dental Duo!
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like another episode with Laura Bailey: Why You Need to Take Massive Action for Success in Dentistry
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Jaz's Introduction: What's the best way that hygienists and dentists can work together? Well, when I was in Singapore, I didn't know a single hygienist. It wasn't really a model at the time that was used there.
Jaz's introduction:Whereas in the UK, we depend so much on our hygienists. I feel like we work together well with hygienists. However, I sometimes worry and hygienists I speak to worry that all they become is a SCALING MACHINE.
And so, I talked about that today with Morgan and Lou. Two lovely hygienists I use to work with in Oxford and they share their struggles, how they had to work in quite a few practices where the environment just WASN'T RIGHT FOR THEM to thrive in as part of prevention minded hygienists. And I think what they have to say, well, if you're a hygienist, listen to this.
Or maybe a dentist has said this episode to you, then this is gonna be a real source of inspiration from two lovely ladies who've been in the game for a little while. They know what they want and they're gonna tackle those difficult themes such as HYGIENISTS working WITHOUT NURSES like. Where does that stand now in 2023?
My practice now where I work as an associate, only now is it starting to really implement a nurse working with a hygienist. Whereas I've worked with a few practices for where there is no such thing. It's unheard of for the hygienist to have nursing support and I know lots of young hygienists who tell me that they feel really uneasy about working alone and really, is this the best way to deliver ideal patient journey that's safe and effective? I don't think so. But then again, a lot of you will say, 'But Jaz, you are not a practice owner. You are not paying the bills.' And I totally get that. I respect that.
As an associate, it's easy for me to say that, but I'm hoping after this episode with Morgan and Lou, though, you understand why it is so important for our profession to work together with hygienists to get the best outcomes, and I do believe that starts with a hygienist being provided a nurse. Now, what I don't want after this episode is lots of hygienists handing their notice or dentist getting pissed off and saying, 'Jaz, what the hell do you do? Why did you encourage my hygienist to think a little bit differently and inspire him or her a little bit too much?'
I mean, I want to inspire. I want to get the word out. I want to help these hygienists through Morgan and Lou and what they have to say in learning from their journeys.

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
Q&A with a Dental Technician – Shade Matching to Contact Points – PDP137
You asked, we answered! Q&A with a Dental Technician - everything you wanted to ask (but never did) from our Facebook community.
A legendary Dentist once told me that an average dentist working with a good technician will do well in their career. This advice has always stuck with me ever since. I recorded this episode with one of my technicians Graham Entwistle of Trueform Dental Laboratory who has been a pleasure to work with.
From shade matching to getting the occlusion right, we made quite a geeky little episode which was well worth the 200 mile round-trip to his lab!
https://youtu.be/tMiC_18fiqc
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Protrusive Dental Pearl: It's high time that you find your ideal dental technician, build a relationship and grow together. Whether you are using a big lab or small lab, try to visit and meet them and be open to getting feedback and criticism from that ONE technician that will elevate you. Don’t forget to give credit to your technician for their craftsmanship - take a photo of their work being fitted and email them - credit them on social media!
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Highlights of this episode:
2:32 Protrusive Dental Pearl7:55 Graham Entwistle’s Introduction13:41 Q1: Analogue vs Digital?17:11 Q2: Impressions or Scans for Veneers?18:32 Q3: Is Digital good enough for high-end work and multiple crowns? 21:12 Q4: Are our impressions and scans good enough for you?26:15 Q5: To break contacts or not to break contacts for veneers?29:09 Q6: How does Graham create digital models with unbroken contacts of veneer preps?30:35 Q7: What is the best material for masking discolored anterior teeth?36:16 Q8: Shade matching for a Single Incisor Crown - the hardest thing in Dentistry?42:06 Q9: How do you overcome contact point issues with digital as opposed to stone models for single crowns?48:55 Q10: Digital Triple Tray or Full Arch Scans?52:32 Q11: Getting the occlusion right for crowns55:26 Tips for dentists to help the technician to get the bite right
Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim and I are currently working on a huge project called OBAB, Occlusion Basics and Beyond – it will be the best occlusion resource in the Milky Way…and that’s our mission! We want to finally demystify Occlusion and make it Tangible!
Join the waiting list HERE!
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like another episode with Graham Entwistle: 5 Things your Technician Wished You Knew
Click below for full episode transcript:
Jaz's Introduction: An average dentist working with a good technician who will do very well in their career. This was some advice given to me by a legendary dentist called Raj Rattan.
Jaz's Introduction:It was about nine years ago now. I remember exactly where I was, who I was with. What I was wearing is just like, really emphatic advice to me at the time. It's just stuck with me throughout my career, and it's not too different to the advice that Finlay Sutton gave. A few episodes ago. If you scroll down and listen to that episode about Scandinavian Design of Partial Dentures, and he said to find a technician who's a similar age as you, who's got a similar appetite for dentistry as you do and grow together.
Hello Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati, and welcome back to another episode of Protrusive Dental Podcast. This time, it was actually a rare face-to-face episode that I recorded. I drove over a hundred miles to see Graham, my technician, and the theme was to answer your questions that you'd sent on the Facebook group, everything you wanted to know from a technician.
But NEVER ASKED. We covered things like digital versus analogue. Is digital there yet? Should we be opening contacts for veneers? Heck do technicians like it when we open the contacts for veneers?

Jan 13, 2023 • 41min
Sedation in Daily Dentistry – A Guide – PDP136
Which type of sedation is best for my patient? Are Temazepam tablets good enough? Is that even allowed? How can I safely provide Sedation in my practice? We are joined by the calming tones of Dr. Roy Bennett who busts some myths and guides us clinicians on Sedation in Clinical Practice.
https://youtu.be/F6tf6HqqxD8
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Protrusive Dental Pearl: Communicating Risks to your Patient: Be calm and SLOW your pace down when communicating with your patients to EMPHASISE certain words. Becoming a visual educator to the patients is also a really good way to communicate risks - intra-oral camera is the best investment you will ever make.
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Highlights of this episode:
1:07 Protrusive Dental Pearl - Communication4:27 Dr. Roy Bennett’s Introduction5:40 Pre-medication - is Temazepam any good?9:27 GDPs entering the world of Sedation13:48 Which Type of Sedation, When?15:12 Level of training required to provide sedation in practice17:32 Sedation and Clinical Dentistry at the same time?19:09 Learning Sedation21:48 How long can we Sedate a patient for? Is it just 1 Hour Max?23:41 Offering sedation in YOUR practice25:41 Ideal personality traits of operator-sedationist28:15 Thing to know about implementing sedation32:21 Two good qualities that an operator-sedationist should have: 34:24 The “New Drug” - Remimazolam
Check out Dr. Roy’s training site:
Web: mellowdental.co.ukAs a senior clinical advisor - Webinar and Presentations: uksedation.com
UK Sedation will be presenting at the Royal Society of Medicine on the 15th of February on the new drug
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like another sedation episode: What Every Dentist Should Know About Managing Dental Anxiety with Dr. Mike Gow
Click below for full episode transcript:
Jaz's Introduction: What's the deal with prescribing Temazepam as part of oral sedation or pre sedation? Are there any concerns about giving this to your patients or maybe sometimes the doctor, the general practitioner has given this to your patients?
Jaz’s Introduction:And what about deciding whether inhalation station, AKA gas and air versus intravenous sedation is best for your patient, and what is the correct path you have to take to be able to safely provide sedation in practice? These are all the questions we'll be covering in today's episode. Hello, Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati, and welcome back to your favorite dental podcast.
It's not often we do an episode on sedation. It's quite a niche thing, but it complements some of the previous episodes we've done such as the one about hypnosis with Mike Gow. You have to listen to that one. And Mike and Roy, today's guests are actually really good friends, and it makes total sense. You know, Roy was a fantastic calm communicator. I would feel very safe in his hands as a patient. And that's what we all want. We all want our patients to feel safe around us, and that come from how we communicate to our patients. So, before we start on this episode about sedation, all those things that I just discussed, let's get to the Protrusive Dental Pearl.
Protrusive Dental Pearl:So, if you're new to the podcast, every main episode, every PDP episode, I will share a Protrusive Dental Pearl. One tip that you can apply straight away. And this one is about communication. I very often like to do well communication one and this is not because I am some sort of master of communication.
This is far from it. This is just something that I've been very much in tune with myself. I try to reflect on my communication skills and try to improve, and I try to look at other clinicians when I shadow them or when I see them in practice.

Jan 9, 2023 • 39min
Self Development For Dentists, By Dentists – IC033
I think self development and emotional intelligence is foundational to our relationships with others. It's how we interact with our patients, significant others, children and family members. Investing in your personal development makes you a better communicator. That's why you should listen to Dr. Agi Keramidas in this episode!
We discussed how to begin your self-development journey and what are the important areas for dentists to focus on. We hope you'll apply just ONE THING whether it's a book title that we recommend or implement one tip to better yourself or your interactions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzItyEV3x_c
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Highlights of the episode:
4:58 Dr. Agi Keramidas’ Introduction10:57 Getting started with self-development14:05 Important areas to develop for Dentists21:04 Dr. Agi’s communication style30:03 Roadmap to self-development35:13 Practical tip for self-development
Check out these books recommended by Dr. Agi Keramidas
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce LiptonThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
Check out Dr. Agi Keramidas’ podcast: Personal Development Mastery for more personal development episodes
Website: agikeramidas.comPodcast: personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com
If you loved this episode, you will like 12 Rules for Dentistry
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Jaz's Introduction: One of the most common questions I get to the podcast is, WHICH SCANNER SHOULD I BUY? 'Hey, Jaz, I'm starting to make this venture into digital dentistry.' And it's overwhelming, right?
Jaz's Introduction:There's so much out there in terms of different types of scanners, different requirements, so which is the best scanner? Which is the most appropriate scanner for your clinic and your requirements? Well, that's exactly what we're covering today with Dr. Gulshan Murgai. If you haven't listened already to IC027, it was his story that we covered and it's titled, 'He got Sued and he won.' So essentially, it's his entire legal case how it led to that. And we learned so many different medical legal lessons and it was just great to hear about his triumph. So, if you haven't listened to that, please do listen to that. But if you've clicked on, because of the title of digital dentistry in which scanner to buy, there's so much meat in here because Gulshan has tested and tried all these scanners, and now he's gonna summarize for you which scanner he thinks is the best and why that might change depending on your needs and the needs of your practice. Now, Gulshan doesn't keep it a secret or hide it or anything. He has got some financial interest in a digital scanning company. But I still think there's so much of meat in terms of gaining the knowledge to know what are the differences in the different scanners and how you can choose which scanner to invest in. Let's join Dr. Gulshan. I'll catch you in the outro.
Main Episode:Dr. Gulshan Murgai, after that really enlightening episode about how you triumphantly won the case and so many lessons shared. Welcome back to the Protrusive Dental Podcast. This group function today is to answer one burning question, and I've seen you lectured before. I know you're super passionate about digital dentistry. For those people who haven't listened to that episode yet, just introduce yourself again and why you are so involved with digital dentistry why you are so passionate about digital dentistry.
[Gulshan]So, my name's Gulshan Murgai. I'm a practitioner, general practitioner practice in Watford, Northamptonshire. So, I'm basically got exposed to digital dentistry as an undergraduate. So year 2000's thanks to Professor Burke at University of Birmingham. He brought in the guys that were selling Cerec at the time.

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Dec 30, 2022 • 55min
Biomimetic Dentistry – What Actually Is It? – PDP135
Biomimetic Dentistry is the use of Restorative techniques and materials to mimic (and preserve) the structure and function of natural teeth. Dr. Taylor Paton will discuss his journey in Biomimetic Dentistry: how it differs from Adhesive dentistry and how it can be used to develop innovative treatment strategies for patients.
In this episode we also discussed philosophies and guidelines following the literature for optimal bond strengths, so that your clinical protocols may benefit from Biomimetic principles.
https://youtu.be/UFTwT86Urs8
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The Protrusive Dental Pearl: How to block out a metal post. Use something like 'Ivoclar Direct Opaque flowable resin', a masking agent that is highly opaque. Paint it on the dark tooth substrate or cover metal (eg a cast post) with it. Other brands include Pink Opaque by Cosmedent Inc
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Highlights of this episode:
2:52 The Protrusive Dental Pearl7:15 Biomimetic Dentistry 13:17 Dr. Taylor's journey to Biomimetic Dentistry21:48 The Hybrid Layer 24:11 Improving Bond Strengths 26:58 How Decoupling with time works 31:41 Immediate dentin sealing concept 36:19 Caries Detector dye 42:58 Biomimetic Philosophy regarding crack management
Check out Dr. Pav Khaira's Academy of Implant Excellence which would give you a comprehensive course encompassing A-Z of implantology
If you like this episode, you’ll also like Composite Veneers vs Edge Bonding – Biomimetic Dentistry with George The Dentist
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Jaz's Introduction: What actually is Biomimetic dentistry? I think in the last few years it's become like a buzzword in clinical dentistry. Is it the same as adhesive dentistry? What is this decoupling time or decoupling with time? And how can we follow simple steps to improve our bond strengths?
Jaz’s Introduction:Because essentially, from my understanding of BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY, it is like EXTREME BONDING. Basically, it's extreme adhesive bonding and using a set of philosophies and guidelines following the literature to get the best bond strengths possible. Today I've got on Dr. Taylor Paton, and I love him because he's a young dentist, like he's super young, and I respect that a lot because he's got something to share. He's got fantastic online resource, all about his passion and his learning and his journey with Biomimetic dentistry. And sometimes what happens in education is that the grand master, the king of any discipline within dentistry, they are so far removed from the plight and the struggles of that learner that sometimes they may not be the best person anymore to introduce someone to that topic.
So, I think Taylor, what he presents today is a young Scottish dentist and I just love his energy and his knowledge. You know how much I love geeky dentists, and so therefore I've got him to talk about Biomimetic dentistry, answering my questions from the lens of a young dentist who's just very well read up and very keen in this field, and that way he's also learning and therefore, as us, we are all learning together with him. I think this episode is more impactful as an introduction to Biomimetic Dentistry than if I got on an established superstar that's already well known. So, Taylor, keep up the good work, my friend.
Hello, Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati and welcome back to the Protrusive Dental Podcast. If you're listening to this, I love you. Thank you so much. If you're watching this, then you can see the hoodie that I'm wearing. Oh, my goodness! Dr. Nekky Jamal, the dentist who made the Third Molars Online course. The course I always rave on about as the course to learn wisdom tooth surgery wherever you are around the world, because it's online. It really helped me start tackling cases. He has this fantastic merchandise.

Dec 21, 2022 • 28min
Which Intra-Oral Scanner Should I Buy? (Digital Dentistry) – GF018
One of the most common questions I get from colleagues is 'Which Intra-Oral Scanner should I buy?' - I don't have the breadth of experience of testing all the scanners out there, but Dr. Gulshan Murgai does!
We discussed which scanner is best for your practice and how to choose the correct one for your needs. I hope you gain insight into the differences between the different scanners and help you move forwards a decision.
For me, one of the biggest takeaways was that it may not be so much about which scanner, but more about 'what is the customer support and guidance like after I invest in one?'
https://youtu.be/ERvzjlQaBRc
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Highlights of this episode:
2:00 Dr Gulshan Murgai Introduction5:43 Which intraoral scanner should I purchase?8:03 The best scanner on the market today and why?12:37 Aligner system available for different scanners15:17 Customer support on scanner companies18:11 Scanner Prices19:12 Caries detection within scanner20:27 Importance of scanner and what’s the best for your practice
Check out Dr. Gulshan Murgai supply company Implant Solutions Direct and also 4D Ceramix, which is a full-production crown and bridge lab
Connect with Dr Gulshan Murgai
If you liked this episode, you might enjoy the Story Of Digital Occlusion
This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

Dec 15, 2022 • 53min
Dentistry in Dubai? Is it Really Paradise? (UAE) – IC032
Ever considered moving to Dubai to practice Dentistry? Dr. Mark Georgy practiced in Abu Dhabi for 5 years, and Dr. Fraaz Ahmed moved to Dubai 5 days ago - on today’s episode we are lucky to get BOTH perspectives of life and Dentistry in the United Arab Emirates.
Fancy tax deductible Skiing + CPD next month? Check out Destination CPD by Mark Georgy
From qualifications to registration process and income potential, we covered it all in this episode.
https://youtu.be/KGCk3YcK-e0
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“You have to have your license already sorted out, a lot of people just won't reply unless you have your license, which you can do remotely, you DON'T have to come in to the country (UAE)”
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Highlights of this episode:
2:32 Dr. Mark and Dr. Fraaz introduction6:46 Considering Dubai as the place for practice10:34 Dental Health Authority (DHA) License12:19 Taking risks of moving to other countries13:54 Requirements for foreign dentists to work in the UAE17:06 Dental Protection in UAE19:22 Family-run clinic22:05 Contractual issues abroad 30:00 Things to consider before moving abroad33:34 Quality of life and schooling in UAE37:26 Income tax and income levels in UAE44:42 Daily life in the UAE48:38 Language Issues49:48 Advice in considering moving to the UAE
Enlighten Smiles sponsored this episode with their great whitening products and also their course flagship composite bonding course called Mini Smile Makeover, which is really heavy duty full sequence from peg laterals to composite veneers by the famous Dipesh Parmar.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like this episode The American Dental Dream with Dr. Kristina Gauchan
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Jaz's Introduction: Did you know that the very first episode of Protrusive Podcast was about my experiences and Surinder's experiences when we were in Singapore? And that was kind of the reason why I started PROTRUSIVE DENTAL PODCAST.
Jaz's Introduction: Well, so many hundreds of episodes later, another opportunity has come to talk about moving to the UAE, from wherever you are in the world, be at US, Australia, UK, New Zealand, wherever you are, and starting a new life, a new career in the United Arab Emirates, think Abu Dhabi, think Dubai kind of thing. And those are where my two guests have got experiences from. And I'm really excited to share this episode, because we've got Mark, who was practicing in Abu Dhabi for five years. And we've got Fraaz, who literally arrived in Dubai, two days ago from the UK, and is living the entire sort of initiation process right now. And he's hoping to get started working there next month in January.
So, a lot of takeaway points for anyone who's even thought about moving to the UAE? What is it take? Are there other exams? What's the income, like? What's the tax situation like? All the things that you'd want to know, before you move out to the UAE to practice dentistry, funny enough, one of the the hygienist, Bev who I work with is also there now. I haven't caught up with in a while. So I'm actually reached out to her. But there's lots of people I know over the years, who've experienced dentistry in the UAE. And it's a place that I've been to a fair bit, my wife actually grew up in UAE, and we're going there again, on vacation. So it really piqued my interest, you know, my wife is actually expecting number two in summer.
So looking forward to a summer of sleepless nights. And one of the things that we are looking for in the future and a couple of years is a bigger place, because we're in a cozy to bed, and we're gonna need a bigger space. So before we decide on that, my wife was like, 'But you know,

Dec 12, 2022 • 46min
Chrome Partial Dentures Guide – The Scandinavian Way – PDP134
I admit it. I have relied FAR too much on my lab technicians to help design my chrome partial dentures. This needs to change! I realised that I want to take control of the denture design process - who better than the King of Removable Prosthodontics education Dr Finlay Sutton to help us 'Make Dentures Great Again'!
In this episode, Dr. Finlay Sutton clarifies the philosophy behind Scandinavian Chrome Dentures. He also explains what each appointment entails to help those earlier in their career.
https://youtu.be/3aS7kZZUM_0
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The Protrusive Dental Pearl: DENTURE DESIGN CHEAT SHEET! Dr. Finlay came up with a Universal Design Sheet. It covers all aspects of missing teeth - all different combinations and patterns of tooth loss. It covers teeth with good prognosis and also teeth with dubious prognosis
Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!
Highlights of this episode:
2:15 Protrusive Dental Pearl4:05 Dr. Finlay Sutton’s Introduction to Partial Denture6:31 The Scandinavian Partial Dentures vs other designs11:24 Scandinavian approach for Chromework12:56 Acrylic-based Partial Dentures18:04 Indications for Chrome Palate on Complete Denture21:17 Acrylic dentures with a wire mesh inside?22:49 Cast Partial Dentures Protocol - Appointment by Appointment32:13 Patient Reviews 34:39 Average treatment fees
Join us for The Scandinavian Approach to Partial Dentures with Dr. Finlay Sutton in Reading, UK on the 13th of January OR the 14th of January
If you enjoyed this, you may also like another episode with Dr. Finlay about Chrome Dentures Made Easier
Click below for full episode transcript:
Jaz's Introduction: I love restorative dentistry. But the thing I always enjoyed the least I guess is DENTURES, complete dentures because I had a bit of experience. And I did a restorative post and I did loads of complete dentures I quite enjoyed.
Jaz's IntroductionBut chrome dentures, for whatever reason, demographics exposure, didn't get enough chance to practice the art of chromed dentures. And to be honest with you, I never got on with surveyors and I never really understood denture design. Now fast forward many years, and I started to get a more elderly patient base and the demand for good quality denture work increased. So, I had to match that demand. And I've been relying too much on my technicians to help me with the denture design and touchwood, I've had some good results so far. And what that did, it inspired me to learn more, I want to take control of the denture design now, hence why I've got Finlay Sutton coming next month. So, now it's December. In January 2023, he’s coming to Reading I'm bringing him down south because I'm allergic to the north. And I'm just so excited to start implementing everything he's teaching, but this episode will go a long way in teaching you about the philosophy of SCANDINAVIAN CHROMED DENTURES as well as for the younger dentists, every single sequence of Chrome Denture Provision, what is done at each appointment and why you do it in that order.
Hello Protruserati. I'm Jaz Gulati, and welcome back to the Protrusive Dental Podcast. It's almost coming to the end of 2022. It's been a crazy year for the podcast. We've had so many episodes, we launched the app this year. Like I am so proud of what our team put together. Thank you for hundreds of you who've been downloading on iOS and Android and sending the feedback and good vibes overall. So, really appreciate that. This episode like 98% of the episodes of Protrusive are eligible for CE or CPD certificates. All you have to do at the end is answer a few questions to validate your learning. And my team will email you a certificate, you also get early access to the episode. You get exclusive monthly content. So,