Today, I welcome Dr. Jaz Gulati, host of the Protrusive Dental Podcast. He is a general dentist who has privately practiced in Singapore and now, the UK. In his practice, he especially enjoys ortho restorative dentistry and conservative Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) management.

For the third episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about TMD, bruxism, and occlusal appliances. Dr. Jaz shares his splints decision making workflow as well as tips for how to develop consistent manual dexterity and how to find a healthy work life balance.

Social Media:

• Jaz Gulati’s Instagram

• Protrusive Dental Podcast
• Splints Decision Making Flow Chart
• Use the code NOOBIE to get 10% off at https://www.splintcourse.com/referral/partner/WmPeiLbcoUawadjK

[00:05:14] Dr. Jaz’s origin story [00:09:06] The Protrusive Dental Podcast [00:11:58] Now is the best time to be a dentist

[00:16:20] Finding work life balance [00:21:48] Don’t compare, learning takes time

[00:24:47] How to develop consistent dexterity and hand skills

[00:29:43] Reflective learning through journaling

[00:33:19] Coping with a bad procedure

[00:35:17] Effective teamwork with your dental nurse

[00:39:05] Differentiating TMD patients

[00:45:38] Splints decision making process [00:50:01] Michigan Splints

[00:51:05] Science based prescription of splints

[00:52:22] Canine guidance in occlusal splints

[00:54:11] Recap of splint decision making

[00:56:23] Is the anterior midpoint stop appliance for daily wear?

[01:01:24] Dr. Jaz’s online splint course

[01:03:54] Adjust soft splints with Dr. Jaz’s expert tip

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the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

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Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

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What new things did you learn about occlusal splints and TMD? Did you find Jaz’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!

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Today, I welcome back Dr. Davey Alleman who is a private practice general dentist in Utah. Prior to this, he served as a dentist in the US Army for five years. Passionate about improving outcomes, Dr. Davey and his father teach a year-long course in biomimetic dentistry to dentists all over the world.

For the second episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we review the principles and practice of biomimetic dentistry. Dr. Davey shares the step-by-step procedure of biomimetic restoration and how he manages cracked tooth syndrome.

Social Media:

• Davey Alleman’s Instagram

• Mastership Program info: https://www.drdavidalleman.com/biomimetic-mastership-programinfo

[00:04:37] Dr. Davey’s journey to biomimetic dentistry

[00:08:24] Biomimetic Dentistry Mastership Course

[00:18:19] Biomimetic approach to assessment and restoration

[00:25:58] Philosophy of biomimetic dentistry

[00:28:39] Biomimetic direct restoration [00:37:18] Etch placement [00:41:01] Air-drying solvents in bonding agents [00:44:53] Restorative composites: flowables and injectables

[00:52:18] Early diagnosis of cracked tooth syndrome

[00:57:42] The importance of visualization in restoration plans

[01:00:43] Vertical cracked tooth

[01:03:17] Depth of crack excavation [01:09:03] Know your own expertise

As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass

the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.

To find out more, visit www.moredent.com.au

Are you interested to learn more about biomimetic dentistry? Did you find Davey’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!

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Today, I talk to Dr. Yvette Carrillo, a periodontist and implant surgeon in San Diego, California. She earned her degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2015 and completed her periodontics and implant surgery training in 2018. Currently, she works in private practice and teaches part time at her alma mater.

For the first episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about the fundamentals of periodontics. Dr. Yvette shares her patient assessment and workflow as a periodontist. We also discuss the treatment options and procedures for gum recession and chronic periodontitis.

Social Media:

• Yvette Carrillo’s Instagram
• X-Nav Technology Website

[05:03] Dr. Yvette’s journey to periodontics [06:53] To specialize with or without clinical experience?

[09:28] Dr. Yvette’s day to day practice as a periodontist

[12:40] Periodontal assessment and workflow

[16:25] Full mouth probe

[21:20] Diagnostic process and patient management [24:55] New periodontal staging and grading system [28:17] Periodontal treatments and procedures [33:57] Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)

[35:36] Gum recession and gum grafting [43:06] Chronic periodontitis [47:05] Recall interval for periodontal maintenance [50:22] The future of periodontics

[55:54] Advice for aspiring periodontists

As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass

the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head

over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review!

The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple

podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!

Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com

Instagram: @noobiedentist

Sponsor Details

MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.

To find out more, visit www.moredent.com.au

Do you plan to specialize in implant periodontics? Did you find Yvette’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!

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