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CPD Junkie Dental PodcastDr Omid AzamiMEET DR OMID AZAMI
Dr. Omid graduated from Melbourne dental school back in 2016 and worked in private practice for several yers before completing a one year OMFS resident dentist position at the Royal Dental Hospital in Melbourne where we gained broad exposure to oral surgery. In this interview he shares his experience and talks about the importance of structured learning pathways.
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- Post-Grad Certificate with The Implant Institute
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2021-08-2220 min
Noobie Dentist PodcastPast Favourite (re-broadcast) - Endo 101 with Endodontist Dr. Stephanie TranThis episode was published back on May 1st, 2018 and is one of the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast. Dr. Tran shares a wealth of information that is a must listen for any dentist interested in endodontics.
Original Show Notes:
Hello and welcome back for another fantastic episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I speak with endodontist; Dr. Stephanie Tran! Dr. Tran (@her_holiness_the_pulp) talks about her journey through dental school to becoming an endodontist. This episode is jam packed with useful tips and a lot of in...2021-06-091h 04Noobie Dentist PodcastPast Favourite (re-broadcast) - Restorative Dentistry with Dr. Omar RakeenIn Celebration of 100 interviews, I will be re-releasing select interviews from the early days of the podcast. This podcast originally aired back in December 2017 and is one is one of my personal favorites as I am a big fan Dr. Omar Rakeen's work. I had the awesome pleasure of meeting up with Dr. Rakeen in Melbourne back in 2020 and his growth and clinical mastery has been awesome to see from the time that this podcast was released. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the amazing work that he produces.
Instagram: @omarrakeen2.0
2021-05-251h 05Noobie Dentist PodcastFinancial Mini Series Episode 2: Scratch Practice vs Purchasing an Existing Practice with Kelly Gall and Kent DesarmiaThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Kelly Gall & Kent Desarmia
Episode Run Time: 00:50:12
Intro
Today, I talk to Kelly Gall and Kent Desarmia. Kelly is a Director – Commercial Business with Credabl. Kelly has assisted countless dental professionals to fulfil their practice dreams for over a decade. Her high service levels and valued expertise, have seen Kelly become a trust advisor and friend to the profession. Kent has been working within the dental and healthcare market for over 20 years. For the past 8 years Kent has been the National Business Development Manager with Medifit Design and Construct bringing...2021-02-2850 minNoobie Dentist PodcastFinancial Mini Series Episode 1: Good Debt, bad Debt with Glen StewartEpisode Run Time: 00:43:25
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Intro
Today I talk to Glen Stewart, who has been working in finance for 21 years. Originally from Ireland, he came to Australia and landed in the retail and property markets. For the past ten years, Stewart has been working in the medical finance space and is currently head of credit at Credabl.
In this interview, we talk about good and bad debt, how to buy a practice, and when to buy a house, car, or a practice. We also tackle ho...2021-02-1543 minNoobie Dentist PodcastPower of Social Media, Oral Surgery for the general dentist and much more with Dr. Amir T (@therealtoothdr2.0)The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr Amir Tahmasebpour
Episode Run Time: 00:43:07
Intro
Today, I talk to Dr. Amir Tahmasebpour who is a popular dentist on Instagram. Originally from Canada, he came to Australia to pursue dentistry. He worked as an associate dentist in Sydney for 2 years where he really developed a passion for oral surgery. He recently moved back to Toronto and is getting ready to continue his practice there.
In this interview we talk about the role of social media in dentistry; what it has meant to him and his career in...2021-01-0643 minNoobie Dentist PodcastBonus Episode: NDP x Dental Digest Podcast Crossover - Life of a Dental PodcasterWe live in a very small world these days and our dental world is even smaller. Dental Podcasts have been exploding lately with a lot of amazing podcasts springing up in all corners of the world. I personally have benefited so much in various aspects of my life from podcasts and the amazing value they provide. Within dentistry, dental podcasts are leading the way in combining education and entertainment for hundreds of thousands of dentists per month.
In this week's bonus episode I had the awesome pleasure of having a conversation with Dr. Melissa Seibert, host of...2020-12-2352 minNoobie Dentist PodcastPodcast Roundtable: Three Unique Perspectives on 2020 with Dr. David Keir and Dr. Jesse GreenIn this week's episode, I sat down with my good friends, mentors and co-founders at CPDJunkie.com.au, Dr. Jesse Green and Dr. David Keir. In this casual roundtable discussion we look back on 2020 and share our experiences, lessons learned, successes and challenges. We also talk about CPD Junkie, the progress that we have made on this project and our plans for it in 2021.
Check out CPD Junkie: www.CPDJunkie.com.au
Both Dr. David Keir and Dr. Jesse Green run their own successful podcasts so be sure to check them the...2020-12-221h 05Noobie Dentist PodcastMentorship Series: 5 Things I learned in 20202020 Was an interesting year to say the least. Many of us faced new challenges and obstacles and many of our goals and plans for the year had to be changed on the fly.
To wrap up the Mentorship Series Season 1, I thought I would share some thoughts on 5 things that I learned in 2020.
My 5 lessons for 20202:
1. Look after your health
2. Educate Yourself in Personal Finance
3. Create Your Non-Negotiables
4. Take Action
5. Stay Flexible
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As always, if you...2020-12-2213 min
The Dental Head Start Podcast2020 Recap with Dr Jesse Green and Dr Omid Azami
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today.
It’s your weekly mentoring session.
For me, 2020 opened my eyes in a number of ways. I never expected to be unable to work. I had not thought deeply enough about wealth creation and financial security. Yet I also learnt that i can survive easily with less and have more of what really matters – time...2020-12-181h 05Noobie Dentist PodcastHow to be a Superstar Associate Dentist with Dr. Andrew ChengThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr Andrew Cheng
Episode Run Time: 00:59:56
Intro
Today, I talk to Dr Andrew Cheng. Andrew is an amazing up and coming dentist in Australia. Andrew has completed many structured formal learning pathways and is passionate about CPD. These courses have allowed Dr Cheng to get the most out of his clinical practice, and take on ever more challenging and interesting cases. He has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics, a Postgrad Certificate in Dental Implantology, and he frequently travels to Seattle where he attends Kois.
In this wee...2020-11-1559 minNoobie Dentist PodcastThe Link between Art and Dentistry with medical illustrator and dental student Rachel JacksonThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Rachel Jackson
Episode Run Time: 00:52:06
Intro
Today, I chat with Rachel Jackson. Rachel graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2004 with a BSc in Medical Illustration. After a few years of work and starting a family, Rachel decided to go back into clinical dentistry and completed a course in dental therapy in 2013. While doing the course and working, Rachel decided she wanted more of a clinical scope and decided to get into dentistry, leading her to the University of Aberdeen in 2017. She is currently a dental student and continues her art...2020-11-0852 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Episode 12: How do You Hold Yourself AccountableAccountability is a very important aspect of self improvement and development. Accountability can come in the form of internal and external. Internal accountability is the systems, checks and measures that we develop to make sure we are doing what we have set out to do. In dental school when you prep a crown or remove caries, a clinical demonstrator comes and checks your work (external accountability), but when you graduate and you are working without supervision - it is the level of self accountability (internal) that will determine the standard you hold yourself too.
External a...2020-10-2909 minNoobie Dentist PodcastThe Journey of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with Mr. Aaron ThomasThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr Aaron Thomas
Episode Run Time: 00:46:58
Intro
In this week’s episode I had the awesome opportunity to chat with Mr. Aaron Thomas (see bio below). Mr. Thomas is an OMFS in Melbourne, Austrlaia and has become an amazing mentor for myself and my co-residents this year. In this episode we talk about the speciality of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, what it takes to get in, what it takes to get through the program, and what is required to become a successful surgeon. We also talk a little about the h...2020-10-2646 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Series Episode 11: The Power of the Morning RoutineMorning routines are a hot topic and have been well discussed, written about and practices by many people. Morning routines are a great way to implementing new habits, experimenting and gaining control over your day.
As Tim Ferriss says, "If you win the morning, you win the day"
Some of favourite books on this topic are:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- 5am Club by Robin Sharma
- Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
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Links to...2020-10-2210 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Series Episode 10: How to Deal with SetbacksRay Dalio often talks about one his favourite principles in life being "Pain + Reflection = Progress"
As dentists, we are performing challenging procedures day in and day out. It is not uncommon, specially in our early career, to face adversity and setbacks during various clinical procedure. Complications and unexpected outcomes are not pleasant and really pile onto an already stressful job. It's all too easy to fail at a procedure and decide "that's not for me" and stop doing it all together.
In this episode I look into this quote from Ray Dalio and talk about...2020-10-1507 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Series Episode 9: Talent vs Effort and the Importance of GritIn this week's episode I summarize what I have learned from Angela Duckworth's book Grit. I recently finished this book and it has become one of my recent favourites and so I am excited to share what I have learned from it.
Grit - explores what it takes to become successful in any line of work. Is it talent? Is it hard work?
Angela Duckworth concludes the following:
talent x effort = skill
skill x effort = achievement
therefore, talent counts once and effort counts twice.
She Concludes that grit is the...2020-10-0910 minNoobie Dentist PodcastBreathe in, Breathe out - happiness, self-care and personal finance with Dr. Bruce Freeman (Part 2/2)The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Bruce Freeman (Part 2)
Episode Run Time: 01:24:05
Intro
Today, I chat with Dr. Bruce Freeman for part 2 of our 2 part series. Dr. Bruce Freeman is the Director of Patient Experience for dentalcorp, helping dentists across Canada achieve clinical success that results in the best experience for their patients. Bruce is a native of Toronto, Ontario where he currently practices as an orthodontist and as a staff clinician at Mount Sinai’s facial pain unit. Bruce also lectures across the globe on orthodontics, facial pain and the pat...2020-10-041h 23Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Series Episode 8: Surround yourself with Good People
There is a famous quote from Jim Rohn “You're the average of the five people spend the most time with” which has meant a lot to me since I first read it. To me it shows the value of mentors and surrounding yourself with like minded individuals, people to look up to, people who are invested in helping you succeed rather than hold you back. In this weeks episode I cover how I think this quote relates to dentistry.
Do you agree with this quote?
What are some ways you network and find people who inspire you?
The Noobie Dentist Podcas...2020-10-0106 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Series Episode 7: Key Tools for Communication and Case AcceptanceIn this weeks episode I share some of the key tools that have helped me with my communication and case presentation to patients.
Communication and Case Acceptance should be a huge area of focus for all dentists as it can change the way to practice dentistry and be able to communicate effectively with your patients to deliver the care they deserve. As good as your clinical skills become, you need to be able to communicate and gain case acceptance to be able to utilize your skills!
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...2020-09-2510 minNoobie Dentist PodcastA (re)Introduction to the Noobie Dentist PodcastFollowing the refresh to the Noobie Dentist brand, introduction to the weekly mentorship series and thanks to the amazing guests that have featured, the podcast has grown exponentially over the past couple months. With a lot of new listeners finding the podcast for the first time, I thought it would be good to re-introduce myself and the concept and goals behind the Noobie Dentist Podcast.
So if you are new here, welcome! And for those of you who have been supporting the podcast since the start, it would not be what it is today if i...2020-09-2410 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Episode 6: 3 Things Running has Taught me about Life and DentistryRunning has been a huge part of my life for the past couple of years and it has taught me several key lessons that have had a great impact on me. In this week's mentorship series I talk about these 3 key lessons and how I think they can make you a better dentist and help you in all aspects of your life.
1. Deliberate Practice
2. Run Your Own Race
3. Run Slow to Run Fast
Book suggestions for this week
1. Outliers - Malcom Gladwell
2. Grit...2020-09-1710 minNoobie Dentist PodcastTime to Make the Donuts: How to Crush Your Side Hustles with Dr. Bruce FreemanThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Bruce Freeman (Part 1)
Episode Run Time: 01:12:28
Intro
Today, I chat with Dr. Bruce Freeman. Dr. Bruce Freeman is the Director of Patient Experience for dentalcorp, helping dentists across Canada achieve clinical success that results in the best experience for their patients.
Bruce is an international lecturer on clinical orthodontics, facial pain, patient experience, and virtual surgical planning. He is the co-director of the Facial Pain Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital. He further directs the Wellness Program for dental residents at Mount Sinai Hospital, emphasizing how...2020-09-131h 12Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Episode 5: The Power of Habit in Life and DentistryWelcome to the Noobie Dentist Mentorship Mini Series. In this weeks episode I talk about habits, what they are, and how we can identify and change them.
I got introduced to Habits and the important of habits through The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. In this book Charles talks about the habit loop and how our actions are automated responses to certain cues. We're home bored (cue) and so we head into the kitchen and look through the fridge to find a snack (action) and then we enjoy the snack (reward). This Cue-Action-Reward loop u...2020-09-0907 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Episode 4: How to get the Most out of Continuing EducationWelcome back to another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast Mini-Mentorship Mini Series
This weeks episode is all about continuing professional education (CPD/CE). Listen as I share my experience with dental education and provide some tips on how to get the most out of CPD.
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2020-09-0306 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Weekly Mentorship Episode 3: What is role of social media in dentistry?
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast Mentorship Mini-Series
Is Social media good or bad? What are the benefits of social media for dentists and is instagram a net positive for profession?
Check out this weeks episode of the mentorship Mini-Series for my thoughts on this topic. Leave a comment or message me on @noobiedentist on instagram with your thoughts!
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Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the world’s leading and most inn...2020-08-2707 minNoobie Dentist PodcastMastering Dentistry Series Episode 4: Innovation and Digital Dentistry with Dr. Jeff SumnerWelcome to another episode of the Mastering Dentistry series, a place for you to learn and get inspired. I am Dr. Zeyad Hammad and it’s my absolute privilege to interview my amazing guest today, Dr. Jeff Sumner. Dr. Sumner is a Canadian pioneer in digital dentistry and has been a digital dentist since 2009. A prominent mentor, he loves to share his passion of everything digital as a mentor through multiple venues as a speaker, lecturer, and a key opinion leader. His passion for dentistry shows in his exemplary work and is rivaled only by his humbleness. This podcast wi...2020-08-261h 05Noobie Dentist PodcastNPD Weekly Mentorship Mini-Series Episode 2 – Don't Overestimate what you can Accomplish in a Year!Welcome to Episode 2 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast Mentorship Mini-Series
"People overestimate what they can accomplish in a year and underestimate what they can accomplish in 10 years" - Bill Gates
This quote had a big impact on me. Mastery of tasks and success takes time and I think it's important to recognize that good things take time. It is important to continue to grow and not expect success overnight.
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Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the world’s leading and most innovative dental companies, offering a comprehensive range of pr...2020-08-2005 minNoobie Dentist PodcastThe Story of The Dental Truck and Pushing Yourself Beyond Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Jalal KhanThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Jalal Khan
Episode Run Time: 01:01:46
Intro
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jalal Khan. Jalal graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dentistry. After three and a half years in private practice, Jalal went on to run a dental van which services underprivileged people — both in regional or remote towns which do not have a dentist and in cities like Sydney. We talk about his thoughts, his motivations and his overall journey into mobile dentistry.
Guest...2020-08-161h 04Noobie Dentist PodcastNPD Weekly Mentorship Mini-Series Episode 1 - How to Get the Most out of Dental SchoolWelcome to the Weekly Mentorship Mini-Series
Having been a noobie dentist for a few year, I think it's time to share my experiences and advice for the dental students and dental grads. With this project I aim to provide a short weekly podcast hoping to provide mentorship in various aspects of dentistry and life outside of dentistry.
This weeks episode:
1. Staying positive during the COVID-19 related shut-downs
2. Getting the most out of dental school
Check out www.noobiedentist.com for alll things Noobie Den...2020-08-1408 minNoobie Dentist PodcastMastering Dentistry Series Episode 3: Surviving Dentistry: The journey to becoming a Periodontist and life outside of dentistry with Dr. Fadi HasanHey there, I’m your host Dr. Ricky Hamami and on the third episode of the Mastering Dentistry Series, we were privileged to host an outstanding clinician in Dr. Fadi K Hasan, a periodontist practicing in Washington DC. I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Hasan’s incredible story on an Instagram live and immediately reached out to him to have him on our podcast. Fadi’s story is like no other, his persistence and dedication are reflected in his work. Join me and Fadi and listen to his journey through dental school, Periodontology residency and life outside of dentis...2020-08-031h 29Noobie Dentist PodcastPlanning for a Pandemic, Training Residents and the Importance of Work-Life Balance with Dr. Krati GargThe Noobie Dentist Podcast – Dr. Krati Garg
Episode Run Time: 49:44
Intro
I’m here with Dr. Krati Garg who is one of our bosses at the dental hospital where I’ve been working for the past few months as an oral surgery resident. She completed her dental and specialty training in India prior to moving to Australia in 2007. She went on to become a fellow with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, and is currently a Consultant Oral Surgeon at the Royal Dental Hospital where she serves as the OMFS Department Head. On top of...2020-07-1949 minNoobie Dentist PodcastHospital Based Dentistry in the time COVID and Strategies for Overcoming the Imposter Phenomenon with Dr. Jessica MetcalfeNoobie Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe
Episode Run Time: 1:23:54
In this week’s episode, I sat down with the ambitious, passionate and goal-oriented Dr. Jessica Metcalfe. Jessica is a full-time Staff Dentist, Education Director, Special Projects Manager, and Clinical Investigator. She is also an international lecturer on topics of treating cancer patients.
We talk about her background in dentistry, the Impostor Phenomenon and the Thought Ladder.
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Dr. Jessica Metcalfe
website: https://drjessicametcalfe.com
IG: @drjessicametcalfe
2020-07-071h 26Noobie Dentist PodcastNoobie Dentist Re-Brand and AnnouncementsWelcome to the new Noobie Dentist Podcast. With listeners from over 190 countries and over 53,000 downloads, I am excited to give the podcast a fresh new look and sound with the new website (www.noobiedentist.com), Logo and Introduction Music. The re-brand has been in the works for a few weeks and I am proud of the result and feel that it reflects both my own evolution as a dentist and podcaster. The Noobie Dentist Podcast will aim to continue to provide insight from clinicians from around the world talking about various aspects of dentistry and it expand it's reach...2020-06-0809 minNoobie Dentist PodcastMastering Dentistry Series Episode 2: Life Outside of Dentistry: Specialization, Side Hustles, Positivity and Yoga with Dr. Brett GilbertHey there, I’m your host Dr. Ricky Hamami and on the second episode of the Mastering Dentistry Series, we were privileged to host an outstanding clinician in Dr. Brett Gilbert, an endodontist practicing in Niles Illinois. I had the privilege of meeting Brett by sheer coincidence over Instagram and developed a friendship as a result of our side hustles. On this episode, Brett and I talk about his pathway to specialization and his life outside of dentistry.
Brett lectures worldwide and recently created an online endodontic educational platform called Access Endo. Access Endo combines cli...2020-05-241h 03Noobie Dentist PodcastMastering Dentistry Series Episode 1: Pathways to Success & the Art of Management with Dr. Hesham SherghinThis is the first episode of the Mastering Dentistry Series and we are super excited and hopeful for you to learn and be inspired. I am Dr. Zeyad Hammad and today my guest is Dr. Hesham Sherghin, Hesham is currently my mentor and principal dentist here in London Ontario. I got introduced to Hesham through total coincidence and I am glad that meeting happened. Over 8 years of practice Hesham has expanded his clinical scope to perform complex surgical procedures, has build over 13 dental practices, owns a management and technologies companies, and is currently launching a dental fast track program of...2020-05-051h 01Noobie Dentist PodcastChatting to Noobie Dentists Dr. Ricky Hamami and Dr. Zeyad HammadIn this week’s episode I sat down with Dr. Ricky Hamami and Dr. Zeyad Hammad. I met these guys when they were first year dental students at Melbourne Dental school and it has been awesome now see them as fresh grads and noobie dentists. Ricky and Zeyad are from Canada and after completing their studies in Melbourne, have moved back to Toronto where they are both practicing in private practice. I connected with these guys due to our shared passion for entrepreneurship and these guys have taken things to another level. During dental school they launched Dentist2b, an...2020-05-0247 minNoobie Dentist PodcastInjection Overmolding Technique and Career Longevity with Dr. Jihyon Kim (@discingqueen)Today’s Interview is with Dr. Jihyon Kim @DiscingQueen on Instagram based in Seattle Washington. This interview was recorded a few months ago prior to me heading over to Seattle to attend Kois and I had the awesome pleasure of meeting up with both Dr. kim and Brandon walker (@prosthabilities) for brunch while I was there. We ran into each other again at DIA a few days later where Dr. Kim taught a great session in injection over molding.
As promised I am trying to get back to a more regular schedule with posting up interviews and am...2020-04-2652 minNoobie Dentist PodcastLife of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with the Bloody Tooth Guy (@bloodytoothguy)Hello and welcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast.
This interview is very important for me, it is with someone who I have admired and looked up to for years and having the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with them for this interview was tremendously exciting and a highlight of my podcasting career so far.
Today’s guest is The Bloody Tooth Guy. Many will know of him as one of Instagram OG members and many us have benefited from his outstanding content, education and entertainment around Oral and Ma...2020-04-1347 minNoobie Dentist PodcastTo Bulk Fill or Not To Bulk Fill with Dr. Davey Alleman and Dr. Ryan NolanThis week’s interview was recorded an embarrassingly long time ago but nonetheless it is with two of my good friends who I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know over several interviews on the podcast and then to meet them in person at DIA few months ago was great. I am of coarse talking about Dr. Davey Alleman and Dr. Ryan Nolan.
Both these gentlemen are exceptionally bright individuals and for me it was just fun to facilitate a discussion between these guys on this interview. We cover a lot of topics including di...2020-02-171h 20Noobie Dentist PodcastDentistry in Germany with Georg BenjaminHello and Welcome back to another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. It is 2020 and this is the first episode of the podcast to go out in 2020. I will be releasing a separate podcast doing a 2019 in review and 2020 resolutions so I will not get into it too much here.
In this week’s episode I sat down with Georg Benjamin out of Berlin Germany. Georg studied at the University of Wurzburg in Germany and the University of Umea in Sweden graduating in 2010. He started out as an associate dentist and since 2013 has been working as a ge...2020-01-0647 minNoobie Dentist PodcastState of Implant Education for General Dentists with Dr. Misagh HabibiIn this week’s episode I had the awesome pleasure of chatting with Dr. Misagh Habibi. Misagh is a dentist in Western Australia with an exclusive focus on implant dentistry. In this interview we cover his journey since dental school and how continuing education has really defined his career. We also discuss the state of implant education for dentists and how the PGCert program that he is running at The Implant Institute is designed to provide a comprehensive option for dentists looking for a deep understanding of implant dentistry.
About Dr. Misagh Habibi
Dr Misagh Ha...2019-12-1147 minNoobie Dentist PodcastAll Things Dentistry with Dr. Ashley MarkWelcome back to another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this week’s episode I had the awesome pleasure of interviewing someone I have looked up to and followed for a very long time, Dr. Ashley Mark of All Things Dentistry. In dental school, Ashley’s videos on his All Things Dentistry YouTube channel taught me so much from photography, to dentures to oral surgery and endodontics. Ashley is one of the nicest, most humble people I have had the pleasure of interviewing on the podcast. His channel has close to 60,000 subscribers and he has published well over 700 vide...2019-11-1059 minNoobie Dentist PodcastAll things Endodontics with Dr. Mehdi Rahimi and Dr. Mark JohnstoneIn this week’s episode I had the great opportunity to sit down with two of Australia’s premier endodontists Dr. Mehdi Rahimi and Dr. Mark Johnstone. Dr. Mehdi Rahimi is an endodontist based in Sydney, Australia. He is an adjunct associate professor at Charles Sturt University and is involved in endodontic continuing professional development teaching at various levels both throughout Australia and abroad. Dr. Mark Johnstone is an endodontist based in Melbourne and is also involved in teaching in continuing professional development courses and just recently completed his Masters of Health and Medical Law at the University of Melbo...2019-10-201h 42Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP 54 - Live Interview During All-on-4 implant surgery with Dr. Alex FibishenkoThis week’s episode is really quite special and something that I personally have never seen been done before. I recorded this week’s interview with Dr. Alex Fibishenko live in the operating room as he was performing an upper and lower arch All on 4 implant procedure. I had the awesome opportunity to retract and suction while performing the interview and the resultant podcast is a true auditory experience. You’ll hear the HR monitor in the background, the suction and handpiece throughout the interview. I spent several hours trying to clean up the loud suction noises as best I coul...2019-09-3057 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 53: Mentorship Hour with Dr. Anthony MakIn this episode I had the Awesome privilege of sitting down with one of Australia’s premier dentists Dr. Anthony Mak. Dr. Mak is a University of Sydney graduate and along with many CPD hours, received a Graduate Diploma in Implants from the University of Sydney as well.
Dr. Mak has worked in some of Sydney’s top dental practices prior to opening his own practice, W Dental where we focuses on advanced restorative treatments. He is passionate about digital dentistry, indirect restorative as well as implant dentistry and has built up his practice to allow him to f...2019-09-1754 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 52: Dentistry in the Netherlands with Dr. Maarten De Beer (@thedentaldutchman)In this week’s episode I sat down with an up and coming young dentist in the Netherlands Dr. Maarten De Beer. Maarten is a very active member of the dental Instagram community, a columnist for Dentista magazine, opinion leader for Kulzer and is particularly interested in advanced restorative dentistry. He also runs rubber dam courses in Europe. In this episode we chat about the state of dentistry in the Netherlands, Maarten’s path through dental school and working as an associate and of course restorative and rubber dam dentistry.
It is interviews like that that bring me b...2019-09-0934 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 51: Endo 201 with Dr. Stephanie Tran (@her_holiness_the_pulp)In this episode I sat down with my good friend and New York based endodontist Dr. Stephanie Tran, @her_holiness_the_pulp on Instagram. Back in 2018 on episode 22 of the podcast we recorded our episode together called Endo 101. This episode was one of the most downloaded episodes and so I am very excited to have Stephanie back on the podcast today talking endo
In this interview we talk about radiographic diagnosis and case assessment to help you stay out of trouble in those tricky cases, review some clinical tips and tricks and spend some time talking about t...2019-08-2741 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 50: Financial literacy for the Noobie Dentist with Dr. Sunny PahoujaIn this episode I sat down with Dr. Sunny Pahouja who is a dentist in the United States and the man behind the popular facebook group Dental Investment Group. In this episode we spend a lot of time talking about financial topics for new grads. Loan repayment vs Investing in assets, when is the right time to buy a house or a practice and much more.
I certainly learned a lot from this chat and I’m sure you guys will get a ton of value out of it as well. Sunny is very knowledgeable and shares a...2019-08-1948 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 49: The Relentless Dentist with Dr. David MaloleyI am super pumped about this this weeks episode as I got the chance to sit down with someone I really look up to. A podcaster, author, speaker, coach and mentor – Dr. David Maloley runs the Relentless Dentist podcast and has co-authored the Titans of Dentistry book.
I first heard Dr. Maloley speak on the Dentalpreneur Podcast and his talk really made a big impact on me. David is a huge proponent of self improvement and chasing after your ideal work life balance. He has a very powerful story and message about how we over came a lo...2019-08-0649 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 48: Advanced General and Aesthetic Dentistry with Dr. Clarence TamIn this weeks episode I sat down with Dr. Clarence Tam out of New Zealand to talk about her dental journey. Dr. Tam is originally from a suburb of Toronto and went to my alma mater, University of Western Ontario for both her undergrad and dental school. She then completed a 1 year GPR at the prestigious Sick Kid’s Hospital in Toronto prior to eventually moving down to New Zealand. She is CPD junkie and became the first AACD accredited dentist in New Zealand, she has almost finished the Kois modules and is someone who has really made a la...2019-07-2250 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 47: The Power of Dental Ergonomics in your Career Longevity with Dr. Aniko BallIn this week’s episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing Dr. Aniko Ball who is a dentist in Melbourne, Australia. After decades of working with chronic neck and back pain issues, Dr. Aniko got passionate about ergonomics and founded Optimum Dental Posture which is a course and seminar that she runs several time per year.
Optimum Dental Posture's mission is to reduce the incidence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry and to send a message of hope to dentists for recovery and prevention of pain and discomfort. And she was super generous with her time an...2019-07-1550 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 46: Entrepreneurship, Discipline and Dentistry with Andrew GloverIn this week’s episode I sat down with US army veteran, host of the big things done podcast, founder of the dental app services, triathlete and D3 dental student at the University of Minnesota, Andrew Glover.
Andrew talks about his unconventional journey in to dental school and we spend a lot of time talking about some of the topics that I have become super passionate about over the past few years, entrepreneurship, habits and routines and triathlons among others. Andrew hosts the big things done podcast were he talks about leadership and accountability and discipline. He’s go...2019-07-0843 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 45: Biomimetic Dentistry Part 2 with Dr. Davey Alleman DMDAfter a very popular first interview that became the most downloaded episodes of the podcast, I am very excited to have Dr. Davey Alleman on for another 2 episode. Davey is just a wealth of information and really enjoys sharing it. I do my best to keep up and it’s interviews like this that really can change how you practice day to day dentistry. In the last 7-8 months since our first interview (Episode 30 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast), the information and techniques I learned from Davey have really elevated my restorative dentistry skills and techniques. I am sure th...2019-07-0349 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 44: Nerding Out Over Biomimetic Dentistry Part 1 with Dr. Davey Alleman DMDAfter a very popular first interview that became the most downloaded episodes of the podcast, I am very excited to have Dr. Davey Alleman on for another 2 episode. Davey is just a wealth of information and really enjoys sharing it. I do my best to keep up and it’s interviews like this that really can change how you practice day to day dentistry. In the last 7-8 months since our first interview (Episode 30 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast), the information and techniques I learned from Davey have really elevated my restorative dentistry skills and techniques. I am sure th...2019-06-261h 24Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 43 - Early Decisions out of Dental School can Define your Career with Dr Aodhan DochertyWelcome back to episode 43 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this great episode I sat down with Dr. Aodhan Docherty who is a university of Sydney graduate who has invested heavily into continuing professional development and is a practice owner. In this episode we dive into his early days in private practice and how he made the most out of not having full books at the start of this career. We also dive in the importance ongoing learning and finding good structured programs and much more.
I also want to give a big thank you to the...2019-06-1840 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 42: Great Restorative Dentistry Takes Time with Dr. Sunny VirdiI have a great line up of amazing interviews coming up over the next weeks with great young dentists from around the world. In this episode I sat down with my friend Dr. Sunny Virdi out of Winnipeg Manitoba. Sunny is quite active on the dental Instagram community and I am a big fan of his progression and the quality of restorative work that he is producing. Sunny has been working in private practice for a few years and has recently partnered up to purchase a dental practice in downtown Winnipeg. In this episode we dive into the his...2019-06-1036 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 41: Life Outside of Dentistry with Dr. Bruce V Freeman (rebroadcast)Welcome to a rebroadcast of one of the most downloaded episodes of the Noobie Dentist podcast with Dr. Bruce Freeman. This episode, originally released on March 5, 2018, quickly became the most downloaded episode and served as a tipping point for the podcast. Beyond download numbers and podcast growth, it allowed me to connect with Dr. Freeman and he has become a great friend and mentor. As it is graduation season in North America and a lot of the listeners are based in the United States and Canada, we thought that it would be a great opportunity to rebroadcast this episode...2019-06-021h 15Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 40: From Associate to Practice Owner with Dr. Daniel MillerNDP Episode 40: From Associate to Practice Owner with Dr. Daniel Miller
Welcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this week’s episode I sat down with Dr. Dan Miller out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Dan graduated from SUNY at Buffalo school of dentistry in 2015 prior to complete an AEGD residency. After working as an associate dentist for just over 2 years Dan recently purchased a practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. I have been lucky enough to connect with Dan over Instagram over the past couple of years and he has been a great mentor an...2019-05-2046 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 39: ReThink Dentistry with Dr. Homam AlbaNDP Episode 39: ReThink Dentistry with Dr. Homam Alba
Welcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this episode I sat down with Dr. Homam Albaghdadi out of Toronto, Canada. Homam is a general dentist and academic who is currently working on and researching health professions education. Prior to finishing his dental degree at the University of Toronto and completing a GPR program at the prestigious Mt. Sinai Hospital, Homam completed a master of Immunology and worked at the national research council of Canada. In our interview we talk about his pathway into dentistry, why...2019-05-0643 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 38: REPOST - My interview on the Dental Head Start Podcast by Dr David KeirWelcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist podcast. In this episode, I am reposting by interview on the Dental Head Start Podcast. The Dental Head Start Podcast is hosted by Dr. David Keir who is an outstanding young clinician who is doing great things with his blog and podcast. David and I connected over our mutual interest in helping young dentists accelerate their learning curve after dental school and it was amazing to have the opportunity to be a guest on his podcast. In this episode we talk about my background, my journey into dentistry and how...2019-04-2252 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 37: Modern Day Periodontics with Dr. Phil Walton (@drphilwalton)Welcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I sat down with Dr. Phil Walton from my hometown Toronto, Canada. Phil is a periodontist who has been practicing for about 8 years. He completed his DDS at the University of Toronto before moving on to complete his Periodontics residency at Harvard Dental School. I have had several guest on the podcast talking implants but Phil is the first periodontist that I have had the pleasure of having on the show.
In this episode we cover a lot of great topics including
How...2019-04-0455 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 36: Implant Dentistry Pathways with Dr. David AttiaWelcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. Over the past few episodes I have had the pleasure of chatting with some of the top leading young clinicians in Australia. From each of these dentists I have learned some valuable information and as the podcast reaches its 36th episode these trends are really starting to emerge.
The top things I have come to learn from top performing dentists in our profession from around the world is simple;
Find good mentors
Surround yourself with good and positive influences
Find structured CPD programs. Think depth not...2019-02-2559 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 35: Business and Entrepreneurship in Dentistry with The Savvy Dentist, Dr. Jesse GreenHappy 2019 and welcome back for another jam packed episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this week’s episode I had the awesome opportunity to chat with one of Australia’s leading Dental entrepreneurs and a fellow podcaster, Dr. Jesse Green. Dr. Green is the host of the amazing Savvy Dentist podcast which is one of my favourites. The Savvy Dentist podcast has played a big role in my pursuits of learning the business side of dentistry and interviewing Dr. Green and getting to pick his brain for an hour was a great experience.
Aside from being a de...2019-01-0846 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 34: Pursuit of excellence in clinical dentistry and practice ownership with Dr. Yo-Han Choi Welcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I sat down with Dr. Yo-Han Choi based out of Sydney Australia. Yo-Han is an excellent clinician and multi-practice owner. I was quite excited to connect with and chat with Yo-Han for this interview and we got into a lot of great topics. We discuss the balancing act of clinical excellence and practice ownership, pathways to success for noobie dentists and the importance of structured continuing professional development.
Heavily invested into continuing professional development, Dr. Choi is currently undertaking Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent through Ki...2018-12-0548 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 33: Mentorship Hour with Dr. Paresh ShahNDP Episode 33: Mentorship Hour with Dr. Paresh Shah
In this week’s episode I had the great pleasure of sitting down for a mentorship hour with Dr. paresh Shah out of Winnipeg Canada. It is always a uniquely great opportunity to have a chance to converse and learn from more senior clinicians who have not only been in the profession for a long time but have excelled within it. Dr. Paresh Shah is a clinician in the truest sense and we had a great conversion about his career trajectory from dental school to hospital residency to private pr...2018-11-1953 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 32: Self Improvement and Hustlenomics with Dr. Sia LordIn today’s episode I sat down with Dr. Sia Lord out of Halifax, United Kingdom, a young dentist working in private practice with a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry. I was first attracted to Dr. Sia’s Instagram account due to his infectious positive energy and positive messages around health and wellbeing. In this podcast episode we dive into various topics including health and fitness, morning routines, self- improvement, settings goals and a few pearls about patient communication and case presentation. I hope you guys enjoy this episode!
Some of the books we talk about in this...2018-11-0542 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 31: Mentorship Round Table with Prosthodontist Dr. Varun Garg and Aesthetic Dentist Dr. Bharat AgrawalNDP Episode 31: Mentorship Round Table with Prosthodontist Dr. Varun Garg and Aesthetic Dentist Dr. Bharat Agrawal
In this episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing two of my mentors and two great Australian dentists, Dr. Bharat Agrawal and Dr. Varun Garg. Dr. Agrawal is an aesthetic dentist and a multiple practice owner based out of Queensland, Australia and someone who I truly admire. He has obtained his MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry at King’s College London. Dr. Varun Garg is a prosthodontist based out of Melbourne Australia and I was lucky enough to have him as a cl...2018-10-191h 17Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 30: Introduction to Biomimetic Dentistry with Dr. Davey Alleman DMDWelcome back for episode 30 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast! It always exciting to reach a milestone episode and having published 30 episodes is something that I am certainly quite proud of. It’s nice to reflect on all the great guests that I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to on the podcast and the hours of work are more than justified when I get messages from dentists and dental students from around the world who enjoy listening to the podcast.
In this episode I interviewed Dr. Davey Alleman who is a young dentist based in the United Stat...2018-09-231h 36Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 29: Talking Implants with Dr. Ivan Chicchon (@Implant_Ninja)Hello and welcome back for episode 29 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I sat down with Dr. Ivan Chicchon, the Implant Ninja himself. Dr. Chicchon is a surgical prosthodontist who completed his specialty training at the prestigious University of Michigan ( I know you’ve all seen their old school clinical videos on YouTube, pretty much got me through dental school). I really enjoyed our chat and have so much respect for Ivan, a family man, an outstanding clinician and a straight up hustler. Ivan keeps busy running his practice and is very active in the clinical implant ed...2018-08-2754 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 28: Dental Materials, Adhesive Dentistry and Biofilms with Dr. Ryan NolanNDP Episode 28: Dental Materials, Adhesive Dentistry and Biofilms with Dr. Ryan Nolan
Hello and welcome back for episode 28 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this week’s episode I sat down with Dr. Ryan Nolan DMD, dentist, dental materials scientist and host of the Biofilm Factor Podcast! Ryan is probably one of the smartest people I have had the pleasure of speaking with and I tried to extract as much information as possible from him in this episode. We took some deep dives into dental materials, the future of dental materials, adhesive dentistry and the role of bi...2018-08-231h 10Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 27: Talking Oral Surgery with Dr. Ben Johnson (@PNWOMS)Hello and welcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in today’s episode we’re talking oral surgery with Dr, Ben Johnson of Pacific Northwest OMS in Auburn Washington. Ben runs @pnwoms on Instagram and is along with @bloodytoothguy, one of the original oral surgery accounts on Instagram. He is a fantastic guy and his love for oral surgery is clear if you follow his page. If we could all learn to have as much fun at work as Ben does, dentistry would be in a much better place.
In this episode we talk...2018-07-2639 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 26: When good enough is not enough with Dr. Brian Baliwas (@sfdentalnerd)Welcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. Both this weeks episode and next weeks episode were recorded several months ago before I moved down to Australia and I am very excited about finally getting them published and released for you guys to enjoy.
Today’s guest is Dr. Brian Baliwas the man, the legend behind SF Dental Nerd (@sfdentalnerd) on Instagram. Brian is currently practicing in probably one of the trendiest cities in the world thanks to the boom of silicon valley and the golden state warriors in San Francisco. He is a 2014 Un...2018-07-1935 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 25: Pathways to Comprehensive Dentistry with Dr. Keerti (@drkeertienso)Welcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing a fantastic dentist out of Washington, Dr. Keerti. When it comes to dental education, there are not many out there who could match her credentials. After completing her BDS in India she has completed a fellowship in dentistry to disabled patients, specialised in Oral Medicine, completed an Esthetic Dentistry Continuum at UCLA and is currently a faculty member at the Speak Esthetic Institute. Dr. Keerti owns her own practice where she focuses on comprehensive dentistry. CEREC dentistry is...2018-06-2844 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 24: The Millennial Dentist with Dr. Sully SullivanNDP Episode 24: The Millennial Dentist with Dr. Sully Sullivan
Hello and welcome back for episode 24 of the NoobieDentist Podcast
So after a couple weeks off, I’m excited to be back and I have recorded several fantastic interviews with some very influential dentists who, if you’re active on Instagram you will have no doubt heard of. In this week’s episode I am super pumped to have a fellow dental podcaster Dr. Sully Sullivan of the Millennial dentist podcast. Sully is an absolute legend and will be a big player in dentistry for years to com...2018-06-0154 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 23: Peer to Peer with Military Dentist Dr. Kevin LassiterWelcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I talk to a great young dentist Dr. Kevin Lassiter. Dr. Lassiter is a Military dentist who completed a GPR year in the United States prior to being stationed in Europe for the past few years. In this episode we chat about this dental journey and talk about what it’s like to be a dentist in the military. We also talk about clinical dentistry and the procedures we do and don’t enjoy doing!
You can follow Dr. Kevin Lassiter on Instagram: @kevi...2018-05-1436 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 22: Endo 101 with Endodontist Dr. Stephanie TranHello and welcome back for another fantastic episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I speak with endodontist; Dr. Stephanie Tran! Dr. Tran (@her_holiness_the_pulp) talks about her journey through dental school to becoming an endodontist. This episode is jam packed with useful tips and a lot of information that you may want to write down so I’d definitely recommend having a pen and paper ready to go for when listening to this episode!
Dr. Tran talks us through her systematic approach to endodontic treatment and gives a step by step explanation of...2018-05-011h 04Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 21: Journey of an Internationally Trained Dentist and Dental Nerd out Session with Dr. Rahul ShahWelcome back for another fantastic episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast! In this episode I talk to my good friend Dr. Rahul Shah who completed with BDS in India prior to moving to Canada and obtaining his DDS from the University of Western Ontario. Rahul went on to complete his GPR at one of the top programs in Canada at the University of Toronto’s teaching hospital, Mount Sinai. He is currently in private practice and just producing excellent work. He takes a ton of CE and it clearly shows! We forgot to touch on this further in the po...2018-04-2858 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 20: Roadmap to Winning in Life and Dentistry with Dr. Todd SnyderWelcome back for episode 20 of the Noobie Dentist podcast! Hitting 20 episodes is a nice milestone for the Noobie Dentist podcast and it has been an incredible ride so far. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview so many dentists that I look up to and admire and Dr. Todd Snyder is definitely amongst them! Dr. Snyder has done it all in dentistry, he is a leading cosmetic dentist and a fellow of the AACD, is an author and has lectured extensively around the world. Not to mention that he is a serial entrepreneur and a race...2018-04-1857 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 19 – Dentures and Practising Outside the Box with Dr. Ryan “2 Chairz” McCallWelcome back for Episode 19 of the NoobieDentist Podcast! In this episode I have a great chat with Dr. Ryan McCall out of Indiana. Dr. McCall has a thriving group of practices focused on and around dentures. He has developed a great system of minimizing overhead and working to provide both affordable and high end dentures to his patients, filling a great niche segment. In my conversation with Dr. McCall, I was blown away by his practice model and we talk about my more young dentists aren’t taking advantage of this niche market.
Dr. McCall also lectures ab...2018-04-1133 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 18: Money Woes and Student Loans with D4 Student Pejman MoghbeliWelcome back for Episode 18 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I had a great chat with D4 student Pejman Moghbeli out of Arizona. I first connected with Pejman over Instagram and was really impressed by a video that he put together on YouTube about dental student loans, re-payment strategies and tips on how to minimize payments! He has done a lot of research on this topic and his passion for it made me excited to have him on the show.
This episode is a great brief overview of how the American Student Debt is structured...2018-04-0236 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 17: How to find and Utilise Mentorship to Practice the way you want to Practice with Dr. Ali Saad (@CosmeticDentist_)Welcome back for episode 17 of the Noobie Dentist Podcast with the great Dr. Ali Saad. I got introduced to Dr. Ali Saad through of good friend of mine, Zeyad Hammad who is a dental student at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Over his summer break he reached out to Dr. Saad and was lucky enough to go and spend some time shadowing him in Michigan and had nothing but great things to say. Zeyad was absolutely right; Dr. Saad is a fantastic role model and a great mentor who shares a lot of unbelievable information on this podcast...2018-03-2646 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 16 - Road to success as a young associate dentist with Dr J ChoWelcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast, in this episode I spoke to a great young dentist Dr. J. Cho who has been out of school for a couple years and is already doing an impressive array of procedures such as implants, endodontics and advances restorative dentistry. Dr. Cho is a dental purist and I love nerding out about dentistry with such people. We cover several topics including CE during dental school, mentorship, how to safely push and expand your clinical boundaries and comfort zone. You can follow Dr. Cho on Instagram (@reallyboreddentist)
...2018-03-1953 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 15: TMD, Night Guards and Ortho Rapid Fire Dr. Bruce V Freeman (Part 2 of 2)Welcome back to part 2 of my podcast interview with the great Dr. Bruce V Freeman, part 1 of our interview was greatly successful and in 1 week has already become the most downloaded episode of the podcast’s history! So I hope that you go back and listen to part one if you already haven’t before you check out this episode.
This part 2 interview is more clinical, Dr. Freeman drops a lot of knowledge regarding management protocols for TMD and oro-facial pain, we talk occlusal splints and night guards and finally a ortho rapid fire questions – red flags to wat...2018-03-121h 06Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 14: Life outside of dentistry with Dr. Bruce Freeman (Part 1 of 2)Welcome to a special 2 part series with Dr. Bruce V Freeman (@drbvf). Dr. Bruce Freeman is a well renowned and respected orthodontist in Toronto who works in private practice and one of the top teaching hospitals in Canada where he focuses on oro-facial pain and TMD! He has become a mentor and someone who I often turn to for advice! Outside of dentistry, Dr. Freeman is an avid chef and likes experimenting with various recipes baking with grass fed butter! This 2 part series is special for me as it marks the first podcasts that I recorded in person with...2018-03-051h 12Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 13: Stay Passionate, Stay Driven with D4 Student Luke Shapiro (@FutureDentists)Hello and welcome back to the Noobie Dentist podcast in this great episode I talk to an impressive soon to be dentist Luke Shapiro! Luke is a final year dental student at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and is headed into an orthodontics residency! A very impressive guy, Luke is also a fellow “side hustler” and a fantastic one at that! He is the man behind @FutureDentists on Instagram and Snap Chat and has played an important role in providing insight into dental schools across the world. He is also involved with IgniteDDS and is passionate about dentistry, help...2018-02-2833 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 12: Talking Prosthodontics with Dr. Raelene SambrookWelcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast! Today I speak with an awesome prosthodontist from Australia Dr. Raelene Sambrook. I first met Raelene when I was a dental student at the University of Melbourne where she was a faculty member in the prosthodontics department. Raelene taught us the fundamentals of occlusion and I really admired the passion and enthusiasm in her teaching. On top of being an amazing prosthodontist, Raelene recently completed her MBA as well!
In this great conversation we touch on many subjects including life as a general dentist, reasons why dentists...2018-02-1950 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 11 - Case Acceptance and Practicing Efficiently with the Relaxed Dentist Dr. Mark HassedWelcome back for a very special episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this episode I had the absolute pleasure to podcast interview someone I have admired and respected for a long time, Dr. Mark Hassed! I first learned about Dr. Hassed from an episode of Dr. Farran’s Dentistry Uncensored Podcast where he made a real and lasting impression on me. Dr. Mark Hassed, The Relaxed Dentist, is an incredible communicator and has become an expert in case acceptance and practicing efficiently, lecturing throughout Australia and internationally as well!
This episode is an absolute must listen fo...2018-02-0843 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 10: Dentistry, yoga, side hustles and vision boards with Dr. Jeni PernaWelcome back for another fantastic, value packed, episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast! In this episode I speak to an amazing dentist Dr. Jeni Perna. Dr. Perna went to dental school in Florida, completed a GPR and is now working as an associate in Texas. She has eyes on practice ownership and is working towards that goal now.
We dive into several topics including the pros and cons of GPR, finding a good associateship position, practice ownership and spend some time talking the trendy millennial “side-hustle”. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and get some inspiration to ma...2018-01-3044 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 9 - GPR vs Private practice and life as a new grad with Dr. Darryl TorculasWelcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist podcast, in this episode I talk with Dr. Darryl Torculas (IG: @barbells_and_burs). Darryl studied dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and went on to complete a 1 year GPR at the Ohio State University Wexner medical center. He is now working in private practice in San Diego!
Dr. Torculas is an awesome down to earth guy and has become a good friend of mine. In this episode we talk about a broad range of topics including GPR vs Private practice, finding your first job out...2018-01-2248 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 8 - Dental and Facial Aesthetics with Dr Peter McQuillanHappy new year and welcome back for another episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. This the first of many great episodes for 2018 and I could not be more grateful for the positive feedback and interaction that I have had with the listeners of the show!
In this fantastic episode I talk to Dr. Peter McQuillan, aesthetics dentist, facial aesthetics pioneer and creator of Facial Aesthetic Courses (www.facialaestheticcourses.com ). Peter is an awesome guy and someone who I really look up to. He takes his craft seriously and I don’t respect anything as much as people wh...2018-01-0749 min
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran904 Noobie to Next-Level with Dr. Omid Azami : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Omid Azami immigrated to Canada when he was six years old. Grew up in Newmarket, Ontario and attended the University of Western Ontario in London, ON where he received his degree in Kinesiology. In 2013 he moved down to Australia to study dentistry and the University of Melbourne Dental school, graduating in December 2016. He moved back to Toronto in January 2017 and has been working as an associate dentist in several offices since. In October of this year, Dr. Omid Azami started the NoobieDentist Podcast to connect with other new grads and associate dentists from around the world. The podcast...2017-12-191h 07Noobie Dentist PodcastNDP Episode 7: Dentists of Instagram with D2 student Brandon WalkerWelcome back for a truly great episode of the NoobieDentist Podcast!
I’m super pumped about this episode with Brandon Walker, who after spending 10 years with the United States Marines decided to back to school and become a dentist. As a mature dental student, Brandon has been doing some pretty incredible things in and out of dental school. In dental school, his lifelong hobby of photography is being put to good use and he is producing some high quality photos of his high quality work. With an affinity towards prosthodontics, you should check out this Instagram page (@pr...2017-12-1850 minNoobie Dentist PodcastEpisode 06: Dentists of Instagram with Dr. Omar RakeenWelcome back to the Noobie Dentist Podcast!
In this episode of Dentists of Instagram I talk to someone I personally admire and look up to, Dr. Omar Rakeen (IG: @omarrakeen) out of Dubai. Dr. Rakeen is a general dentist and an amazing restorative dentists that I was super pumped to speak to. In this episode we take a deep dive into rubberdamology and restorative dentistry. Omar shares his secrets to success and talks about his journey into becoming such an advanced restorative dentist. I get super pumped about talking to people who love their craft and are...2017-12-051h 05Noobie Dentist PodcastNoobieDentist Podcast Episode 05: Dentists of Instagram with Dr. Bedrossian and Dr. MizumotoWelcome back to the NoobieDentist Podcast!
In this series of episodes called “Dentists of Instagram” I will be hoping to talk to some prominent names and studs of the Instagram dentistry community. These are dentists that I admire and look up to. I am so thrilled and forever grateful that Dr. Armand Bedrossian (IG: @dr_bedrossian) and Dr. Ryan Mizumoto(IG: @dr_mizumoto) agreed to come on my show at such as early stage! Getting the opportunity to bounce ideas off these great guys was great and I hope that it provides some value to you the list...2017-11-2135 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNoobieDentist Podcast Episode 04: Peer to Peer with Dr Sarah SweetnamWelcome to another fantastic episode of the NoobieDentist Podcast!
I this weeks episode I had the great pleasure of talking with Dr. Sarah Sweetnam out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Sarah Sweetnam is a 2017 grad and enjoying her first few months of working!
We talk about our paths from undergrad to becoming international dental students! He dive into topics such as the types of offices and procedures that she is currently in, works place fashion for noobie dentists, choosing the right CE (CPD for the Aussies and Brits) and plans for the future!
I...2017-11-1345 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNoobieDentist Podcast Episode 03: Peer to Peer with Dr Scott BuckleyWelcome back for another fantastic episode of the NoobieDentist podcast!
This is my first episode after publishing my initial series of episodes last week! I am so excited that the show has been downloaded in 6 different countries!! A big shout out to Australia for the most downloads! It's so cool for me to be able to talk to new grads like me from all over the world and even cooler that people from around the world are listening to it. For me personally, this podcast and my instagram page allow me to stay in touch with friends...2017-11-061h 07Noobie Dentist PodcastNoobieDentist Podcast Episode 00: Introduction to the podcast!In this episode I talk about my background, motivation for starting the NoobieDentist Podcast and my goals for this podcast!
I hope that this podcast will become of your weekly listening and grows to become a source of education, collaboration and entertainement! I want this podcast to become like a friend form dental school, where you go to to talk and hear about the highs and lows of being a noobie dentist!
So please check out the other episodes! I will be publishing an episode a week about an hour long. Please subscribe a...2017-11-0117 minNoobie Dentist PodcastNoobieDentist Podcast Episode 01: Peer to Peer with Dr McallisterA great episode with an absolutely fantastic guy, Dr. Calum Mcallister out of Edinburgh, Scotland! We talk about some of the differences between how dentistry is practiced in north america vs the UK, types of procedures we enjoy and don't enjoy doing as well as our hobbies outside of dentistry.
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Omid Azami D...2017-11-011h 02Noobie Dentist PodcastNoobieDentist Podcast Episode 02: Peer to Peer with Dr ChakerWelcome to another great episode of the NoobieDentist Podcast, in this great episode I talk with Dr. Sirin Chaker (@sirinchakerdds on Instagram), a general dentist in Windsor, Ontario, Canada!
Dr. Chaker was a great guest and I really enjoyed our chat and I hope that some of the many great topics covered with bring you guys some good value as well!
As always, if you are a noobie dentist out there listening to this podcast, reach out to me on Instagram and I will have you on for a peer to pe...2017-11-011h 02