In this episode of ProTalk, host Andreas welcomes Dr. Marlene Teo, a periodontist from Singapore, at the International Aesthetic Days in Villa Moura, Portugal. They delve into Dr. Teo's journey from aspiring orthodontist to passionate periodontist, driven by a pivotal lecture on periodontitis and systemic health. Dr. Teo shares her profound insights on integrating holistic wellness into dental practice, emphasizing patient engagement through sensory experiences and emotional connection.

00:08 Meet Dr. Marlene Teo: A Journey from Rebellion to Passion

01:40 The Importance of Patient Engagement and Communication

03:23 Choosing Dentistry: A Rebellious Decision

04:34 From Aspiring Orthodontist to Passionate Periodontist

11:07 Creating a Safe and Empathetic Dental Practice

19:12 The Mouth-Body Connection: Integrating Holistic Medicine

23:31 Managing Patient Anxiety on Surgery Day

25:02 Engaging the Five Senses for Local Anesthesia

26:49 Hiring and Team Culture in Dental Practice

30:21 Balancing Emotional Connection with Patients

31:55 Mentoring and Supporting Female Dentists

34:57 Future of Unified Dentistry

37:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk Clinical, host Christian discusses the transformative influence of digital workflows in dentistry with Dr. Kim Schlam, a leading advocate from the United States. Dr. Schlam emphasizes the significance of intraoral scanning as a foundational step in adopting digital technologies, which enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient experience.

00:00 Introduction to digital dentistry

00:41 The impact of digital workflows

01:00 Interview with Dr. Kimberly Schlam

01:26 Essential steps in digital dentistry

03:02 Intraoral scanning and 3d imaging

04:34 Digital workflow in practice

06:06 Case studies and real-world applications

13:10 Challenges and learning curves

15:22 Favorite aspects of digital dentistry

17:13 Conclusion and contact information

In this episode of 'ProTalk,' Dr. Eric Van Dooren and Dr. Florin Cofar join live from the International Aesthetic Days event in Vilamoura, Portugal. They discuss the importance of meticulous planning in dental procedures, the impact of digital technologies like SmileCloud and 3DNA, and the future role of robotics in dentistry. They share insights from their careers, discuss balancing professional and personal lives, emphasize mentorship, and offer advice for young clinicians. The episode highlights the evolution of the field and how to navigate current economic uncertainties.

00:00 Introduction to ProTalk and The Pulse of Dentistry

00:55 Meet the Guests: Dr. Eric Van Dooren and Dr. Florin Cofar

01:54 Eric Van Dooren's Journey in Dentistry

06:32 Florin Cofar's Path to Dentistry

09:47 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

12:13 Shared Vision, Collaboration, Core Principles in Dentistry

24:54 Building a Strong Dental Team and the Framework for Success

28:12 The Vision Behind SmileCloud

29:50 The Evolution of Restorative Dentistry

32:58 Adapting to Digital Innovations

36:50 The Impact of 3DNA on SmileCloud

40:07 The Role of Mentorship in Dentistry

42:39 Future Trends: Robotics in Dentistry

46:25 Advice for Young Dentists

50:23 Navigating Uncertainty in Dentistry

52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts