As you may recall from the first part of this series, Dr. Wayne William is an amazing dentist in our community who has been kind enough to share his insights into local anaesthetics with us. Today we’ll be talking about the second half of this topic: The most commonly used anesthetic agents used by GDPs (and why we should ditch one) Is it safe to inject lingually? Adrenaline for Cardiac Risk Patients – is it really a worry? https://youtu.be/E9q4t5z7LdI Check out this full episode on YouTube Download Protrusive App on iOS and Android and Claim your Verifiable CPD ..read more

There is a massive trend of Dentists ditching ID blocks in favour of articaine buccal infiltrations. For many that are still using ID blocks routinely, they are afraid of using Articaine due to fear of paraesthesia. Should we be doing less ID blocks? And when we do, is it ACTUALLY harmful to use articaine or is that a myth? I have to admit, the main reason I heavily switched to buccal articaine was to avoid ID blocks. Dr. Wayne William, our straight-talking, no-BS Prosthodontist guest will bust some myths and improve your daily delivery of safe and effective local anaesthesia. In this episode ..read more

From the studio that brought you ‘The Fresh Prince of Appliances’… I present: Dots and Lines Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vHKt3kUJ84&ab_channel=JazGulati-ProtrusiveDentalPodcast Sign up before 21st March for: 2 years of access instead of 1 (worth £399) £500 off Starter Kit and OBAB Hardback Book 1 Fully Mentored Case on our Platform (worth £550 ..read more

After the cliffhanger from Part 1, Dr. Sandra Hulac is back to share more information about Frictional and Constricted Chewing Patterns (CCP) with cases shared and explanations given. Check out the Full Episode with a Free membership on Protrusive.App Download Protrusive App on iOS and Android and Claim your Verifiable CPD/CE by answering a few questions + You can get EARLY ACCESS to the episode + EXCLUSIVE content The Protrusive Dental Pearl: Overjet is King. We don’t want tight bites. We want a bit of overjet that gives chewing space – this will reduce the chanc ..read more

LIMITED DELEGATE SPOTS AVAILABLE NOW! Occlusion Online Course As we launch OBAB, Occlusion Basics and Beyond in today’s episode, Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim and I talked about our philosophy of occlusion. For us, the application of occlusion results in longevity, predictability and stopping your $#*7 from breaking. We are excited to share with you what we have learned over the years – in a way that you have never seen before! https://youtu.be/5vHKt3kUJ84 Click here to watch our Dots and Lines music video OBAB was developed to break down this seemingly complex topic in an understandable way that you ca ..read more

Dr. Karl Walker-Finch shares his journey of pain to passion as he reveals the secrets to finding YOUR passion in Dentistry. We started by discussing our crippling imposter syndrome as we left public Dentistry to practice privately. Along that theme we highlight the importance of taking control of your own destiny. Karl’s new book, ‘In The Loupe‘ raises money for Confidental (emotional first aid for Dentists) and is a powerful book for Dentists that wish to practise without fear and establish the right work-life balance. https://youtu.be/YPv71yr62tE Check out this full episode on YouTube Downlo ..read more

I will reveal a little ‘trick’ that might ‘recapture the bite’ on a patient who develops an anterior open bite (AOB) after wearing a nightguard/splint/occlusal appliance. There is a degree of risk and uncertainty when we prescribe occusal appliances as it hinges on patient compliance and factors that are out of our control. There are certain risks that come with treatment that we should consent for, and this includes bite changes. Occlusal appliances are not an exact science – the evidence base is not high quality. That does not mean they do not work, it just means that we need more data! We d ..read more

This episode gives it all away – every micro-step on how to successfully treat white patches with Teeth Whitening and ICON Resin Infiltration. If you are an experienced clinician or new to White Spot management with ICON, you will gain something from this blockbuster. After the success of the ‘Teeth Whitening Under-18s’ episode, Dr. Linda Greenwall is back to make resin infiltration tangible. Dr. Greenwall shares everything from assessment to troubleshooting! https://youtu.be/CYLXUGTXPRI Check out this episode on YouTube The Protrusive Dental Pearl: Download the Protrusive Treatment Guide for ..read more

‘Doing’ Social Media is HARD work!’ Do you find it difficult to make time for this? Do you worry about professionalism and ethics on social media? How about the blurred boundaries between professional and personal life? Dentistry is no exception to the trend of using social media in today’s culture. Dentists are using social media to connect with their patients and create new opportunities for patient education. However, dentists face ethical challenges such as how to best communicate with patients online, and what is the best level of consent to get from patients when we post their photos and ..read more

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 Check out t ..read more