“Defensive Dentistry and the fear culture is the number 1 cause of anxiety amongst Dentists” How can we instead foster a culture where we can focus on growth and supporting each other? Does Dentistry have a social media problem? https://youtu.be/wsiENbuIXcE Watch IC053 on Youtube Join us on this episode with Dr Mehy Lo-Presti as we navigate dentist…

We talk about the first #Thunderbolts trailer, a new #Marvel #LEGO special, and cover the first two episodes of #AgathaAllAlong. #DisneyPlus #MCU Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google P…

JOIN US on 16th November for Treatment Planning Symposium 2024 – Online Event OR In-Person – you decide! https://youtu.be/G5ebbUl0sDg Watch PDP198 on Youtube Implants are great but they are not always the best solution for our patient. There are many times a bridge or denture may serve the patient’s goals, aesthetics and budget better. So how do we…

Treatment Planning Symposium 16th November Hybrid event: https://www.protrusive.co.uk/rx Are you still afraid of raising the Vertical Dimension? You cannot break free from the shackles of single tooth Dentistry if you don’t get comfortable with vertical dimensions changes in Restorative Dentistry. https://youtu.be/Nb-LTyzRKuU Watch PDP197 on Youtub…

Andrea, Fred and Keri return to the DC Animated Universe! And discuss Justice League – Throne of Atlantis! Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ …

#SpiderMan4 has a director, #Ultron will return in #Vision, #Nova, #Agatha, #ShangChi, and more! #DisneyPlus #Marvel #MCU Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn …

Plant it low and watch it grow? Is that serving our patients? Should we keep our crowns flat to avoid ‘interferences’? How about guiding teeth – how can we recreate and build in guidance and the correct cuspal inclination in our indirect work? https://youtu.be/b2KA84dXhnI Watch PDP196 on Youtube As part of Occlusion month I am joined by my dental t…

There is something very satisfying about a well fitting denture. I am joined by our resident Dental Student, Emma Hutchison, to demystify removable prosthetics. https://youtu.be/1hQGjKUa6MU Watch PS009 on Youtube Which joint position should we use for dentures? Is this important? How do you calculate the freeway space? What are we actually recordin…

The first EVER ‘Prospective’ episode of Protrusive – I interviewed new-grad Dr Triman Ahluwalia in 2023, then again 7 months later in 2024 to see how he gets on with his first year as a *real* Dentist 😉 We uncover what it feels to be a freshly qualified Dentist, the pressures and fears that come with procedures such as endo and surgical extractions…

After over three years, Shannon and Keri are finally discussing the movie that eventually gave us Cobra Kai! Bow in, as they discuss The Karate Kid, from 1984. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher…

Is this the death of impressions for Dentures? Are digital dentures predictable? Time saving? Cost saving? Are all types of dentures suitable for the digital workflow? Even if you don’t use an intra-oral scanner, your lab may be utilising a digital workflow, so it’s a great time to dive deep into this area. Impression Club’s Dr Rupert Monkhouse joi…

How are periodontal diseases managed in general practice? Join us for an engaging conversation with Emma Hutchison, our Protrusive student, as we explore Periodontology (Perio) in the real world. This conversation delves deep into the practical protocols, patient communication strategies, and real-life scenarios every dental student and practicing …

Talking about #D23 and other related #MCU news. This time with 4 hosts! #DisneyPlus #Marvel Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us! …

It’s your first night on-call and you are bleeped at 3am – there’s a nasty facial laceration waiting for your urgent attention. You have never sutured the face before…”who you gonna call?” – well sometimes even the Ghostbusters will be more helpful than the on-call trainee! https://youtu.be/3RKZG3yy2sU Watch PDP194 on Youtube Our good friend Dr Ame…

Fred, Andrea and Keri travel to Angel Grove to discuss Power Rangers, from 2017. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or C…

Fred, Andrea and Keri travel to Angel Grove to discuss Power Rangers, from 2017. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or C…

What makes us reject crowns and send them back to the technician? What are the standards/guidelines to consider before accepting and luting indirect restorations? Join us as we explore the key factors that determine the quality of a crown. From the initial lab communication to the final occlusal checks, we cover it all. This episode is packed with …

We cover all the #MCU #SDCC #HallH news! #Doomsday #RDJ #DrDoom #FF #RussoBrothers #Avengers #Marvel #DisneyPlus #Thunderbolts* #BraveNewWorld #RedHulk Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Go…

Clinician Development Tool: https://protrusive.co.uk/cdtDid you know, there’s a cheaper, quicker and more natural treatment option than using Dental Implants, WITHOUT compromising on longevity? Sounds too good to be true right? You already know about it. You most likely studied it already at Dental School and just haven’t given it much thought in a…

Keri is back with the news updates for July, including all the cool stuff that was announced at San Diego Comic Con! Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ S…

Keri is back with the news updates for July, including all the cool stuff that was announced at San Diego Comic Con! Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ S…

Shannon and Keri have an in depth discussion of Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 1. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us! Email: enterthedojo@randomchatter.com Twitte…

SPOILER-filled review of #DeadpoolAndWolverine. We talk about it all right here! #Marvel #MCU Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us…

What is the best bonding agent to use?Does it actually matter? Spoiler: it does!How do you get the best bond to dentine and enamel with the adhesive system you are using?Dr Sam Sherif joins us in this episode, where he discusses bond strength in detail as well as sharing his top tips in achieving long lasting adhesion for our daily adhesive Dentist…

Is Shillingburg’s textbook irrelevant?What materials are used in the real world?Is it right that dental students are primarily taught PFM crown preps?When to Onlay and when to go full crown?The Direct vs Indirect debate continues, too!In this two-part journey, we'll dive into the world of crowns, bridges, and ceramics, exploring their applications,…

Andrea, Fred, Keri and MIKE discuss Batman: The Killing Joke, from 2016. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact U…

The secret to success with non-vital bleaching is knowing when it’s not going to work.Dr Jason Smithson shares his decision making in discoloured incisors AND the protocols he uses in their management.When is a purely restorative approach more appropriate than bleaching?When is ceramic preferred to composite?What is the best way to mask a metal pos…

The first #Agatha trailer dropped today. #EyesOfWakanda, #DeadpoolAndWolverine, #BlackPanther3, #FantasticFour, #HallH, and more! #DisneyPlus #MCU #Marvel Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦…

When restoring molars, should we ALWAYS try to recreate textbook anatomy? (spoiler: NO WAY!)What preventive measures can we use for toothwear?Tooth Morphology in the Real world!In this episode, Emma Hutchison and I explored the nuances of practical tooth morphology. Textbooks provide us with idealized versions of dental structures, but how do these…

Air Particle Abrasion!Images of Sandblasted teeth look cool but does it ACTUALLY improve clinical outcomes?What are the indications? When is it genuinely critical to use?More pragmatically, are there any decent alternatives eg. roughening with a bur?Air particle abrasion, a technique used to prepare tooth surfaces for bonding, has sparked considera…

Shannon and Keri finish up their discussion of Warrior with Season 3. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us! Email: enterthedojo@randomchatter.com Twitter: Ran…

Keri gives a brief update on DC movie and TV news items for June 2024. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us!…

Keri gives a brief update on DC movie and TV news items for June 2024. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us!…

Paying through the nose for your indemnity? You may get better protection with insurance AND it has saved Dentists £1000s - get a quote today from PDI / AllMedPro and get an additional £100 off (this is a promotional link that will save you money)Associate contracts are actually a HUGE deal that we do not give enough attention to...How long can you…

Jovial Jay returns to Guardians! We catch up on his shows on RetroZap and the MCU Location Scout and talk all things #MCU. #DisneyPlus #Marvel Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play…

Have you ever considered Dental Aid Work?Imagine giving up your morning starbucks and your air conditioned dental surgery to work in a developing country that has just 7 dentists.Fellow Protruserati, Dr James Hunter and his young family will be doing just this - they are preparing for a four-year mission to Liberia, Africa, to dedicate themselves t…

Have we fully shifted towards lithium disilicate overlays and onlays?Are full crowns considered a sin in 2024? (Maybe just on Instagram then!)Spoiler: Crowns TOTALLY have a place, and so do large direct composite restorations!Dr Alan Burgin and I share our decision making trees for indirect restorations as part of ‘Crowns and Onlays Month’ on Protr…

Clinical Dentistry is a steep learning curve - it can be frustrating, frightening and quite frankly exhilarating.This episode (better late than never! My wife finished her MSc so now I’m back on track!) picks up the theme of Stress Awareness and I discuss with Emma Hutchinson, our Protrusive Student, how students can manage stress effectively, prio…

#JordanPeele might have spoken with #Marvel Studios, #DeadpoolAndWolverine have beer, and we have questions! #MCU #DisneyPlus Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ Tun…

Andrea, Keri and Fred tour Europe, with Peter Parker and Friends, while discussing Spider-Man: Far From Home, from 2019 Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play …

Implants can fail - we all know that…but what are the medico-legal implications when they fail at 6 months after restoring them…Is it all the restoring Dentists’ problem? ‘He who touched it last’? Or does the implant placing surgeon also need to be involved in the ‘post-mortem’?How can we handle the upset patient (and prevent this in the first plac…

More brilliant questions from dental students as Jaz is joined by Dhruti Mysore from Plymouth University.https://youtu.be/APKMX2qdDQgWatch AJ008 on YoutubeWe covered themes of student-life balance and professional development. Jaz shared the powerful technique of ‘Just-in-Time’ learning to gain structure and purpose to post-graduate development.Jaz…

Hear how Aidan went from anxious about exodontia to now feeling confident and enjoying his oral surgery list.https://youtu.be/cYl6zYMsRY8Watch IC049 on YoutubeWe cover the themes of career progression, overcoming procedural fears and decision making early in our careers.At the end, Aidan shares a clever way to deliver saline when washing out socket…

#Agatha marketing ramps up, #Vision is confirmed, #Daredevil has an update, #Deadpool reigns supreme, and more! #DisneyPlus #MCU #MarvelStudios Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Pla…

Class II’s are only easy when they are small (but not too small), supragingival, easily accessible with straight-forward anatomy.In other words, about 1% of the Class IIs we encounter - because the vast majority I see are subgingival, wide, with awkward root concavities and tricky access.I went from using sectional matrices 97% of the time to now j…

Keri is here with a brief news roundup for May 2024. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us! Email: dctalk@ran…

Keri is here with a brief news roundup for May 2024. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via Google Play ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email ♦ Listen via Stitcher Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us! Email: dctalk@ran…

Keri and Shannon continue their discussion of Warror. This month, they discuss Season 2. Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ Subscribe via iTunes ♦ Subscribe via RSS ♦ Subscribe via Email Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Network here: RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ TuneIn ♦ Email Follow or Contact Us! Email: enterthedojo@randomchatt…

Check out the ‘semi-indirect’ technique to restore toothwear cases - including palatal backings made chairside and bonded at the same time.Join Jaz as he geeks out with Dr Zohaib Khwaja to extract the nuances of this clever technique.We also deep dive into the Dahl technique.https://youtu.be/tIRfmJL1qpwWatch PDP187 on YoutubeProtrusive Guidance mem…

From softwares to enhance communication with prospective patients, and clever ones that utilise AI for radiographs and note taking, Prav Solanki and I deep dive into some products we currently like to use or have heard good things about.https://youtu.be/50GNVjVHJQgWatch AJ007 on YoutubeIn this episode, we discuss the many ways that AI is now stream…