Step into the future of dentistry with digital dentist and 3D printing expert Dr. Andrew Ip. In this episode, we break down how technologies like 3D printing, digital dentures, and AI are changing the way clinicians work — and improving the patient experience along the way.

From common myths to real-world applications, you’ll learn what’s already possible in modern dental clinics and what’s just around the corner. If you’re curious about where dentistry is heading, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this powerful episode of the Mouth Off Dental Podcast, Elias sits down with globally respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon and educator Dr Richard Kallas, a clinician whose career spans Brazil, Australia, and over 25,000 dental implants placed.

From the intense competitiveness of Brazilian dentistry to the precision-driven standards of Australian practice, Dr Callas shares rare insights into what truly separates good dentistry from exceptional care. We explore why in-house laboratories are critical for quality control, how real-patient education transforms clinician confidence, and why technology must never replace human judgment.

Dr Callas also unpacks common patient fears around implants, the realities of pain and cost, and how reverse planning, digital dentistry, and calm decision-making under pressure lead to predictable, long-term outcomes.

This episode is a must-listen for dentists, students, and patients alike — blending surgical science, education, mindset, and heart.

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What if the fear isn’t the dentist… but the cure itself?

In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Mouth Off Dental Podcast, Elias sits down with Peter Khnana, registered psychologist and long-time mental health practitioner, to explore why so many people avoid dental care — even when they know it’s essential for their health.

Together, they unpack the psychology behind dental anxiety, the body’s stress responses, and how past experiences, memory, and fear can quietly shape our behavior for decades. From the freeze response and limbic system reactions to the role of trust, safety, and communication inside the dental chair, this conversation goes far beyond drills and dentistry.

You’ll learn:

• Why dental anxiety isn’t “irrational” — and how the brain is trying to protect us

• The difference between dental phobia and fearing the cure

• How early experiences, sensory triggers, and even smells can shape fear

• Why patients delay care until emergencies — and the cost of avoidance

• How dentists and clinics can create safer, calmer environments

• Practical strategies for patients to feel more in control during appointments

Peter also shares powerful insights into exposure therapy, the role of breathing and mindfulness, and how small changes — like lighting, tone, and trust — can completely shift a patient’s experience.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt anxious in the dental chair, postponed treatment, or wondered why fear can feel stronger than logic. It’s also a must-listen for dental professionals wanting to better support their patients with empathy, understanding, and care.

🎧 Listen in and discover why fear loses its power when met with understanding, patience, and human connection.