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The Probe Dental Podcast

The Probe Dental Podcast

By The Probe

The official podcast from The Probe - the UK’s longest running and leading independent magazine for all members of the dental team and home of the Dental Awards.

The Probe Dental Podcast features discussions that explore all areas of the British dental sector. Guests join us from all corners of the industry to provide their own unique perspectives on a wide range of topics, from manufacturers and figureheads of various dental organisations, to those in the trenches working in practice, and more.
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The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: PEERS with Michael Norton (Dentsply Sirona Podcast)

The Probe Dental PodcastOct 28, 2021

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Linda Giles provides a positive balance

Linda Giles provides a positive balance

Which? recently revealed the results of a dental survey it had conducted, with approximately 90% of respondents saying they would recommend their dental practice. Linda Giles from Ross Brooke Dental discusses what practices can be doing with this data, as well as how it provides a more balanced perspective of UK dentistry services.

For more information, visit https://www.ross-brooke-dental.co.uk/

Mar 28, 202415:03
R A Medical celebrates 30 years
Mar 05, 202417:45
The Probe Presents: The best of both worlds with ProTaper® Ultimate™
Feb 05, 202415:18
The Probe Presents: NSK’s Ti-Max Z Series High Performance Turbines - A Review

The Probe Presents: NSK’s Ti-Max Z Series High Performance Turbines - A Review

Autumn 2023 saw the launch of NSK’s new high performance dental turbines - the Ti-Max Z990L and Z890L - designed to bring more power to dentists’ fingertips along with improved access, comfort and safety.

The launch of a dental turbine is nothing new, so what makes the Z990L and Z890L more than ‘just another turbine’? The answers lie in a new NSK podcast where the turbines have been put through their paces by a group of highly accomplished clinicians who used the new turbines extensively in their practice for a number of weeks.

The discussion

In the podcast clinicians Moj Dehghanpour, Alex Jones, Andy Legg and Rustom Moopen speak openly and honestly about their experience of using the new turbines. 

The highlights include:

First impressions: the clinicians describe their individual initial reactions to the handpieces including the textured grip, improved speed and torque, better weight distribution and how comfortable the turbines are to use.

Power: the Ti-Max Z990L can deliver between 30 and 44 W of power with the air pressure at 3 to 4.2 bar. Hear what this increased power means in daily practice in terms of speed, cutting ability and safety, because as Rustom Moopen explains “you can have a lot of power but you need to have control as well”.

Feel: the exterior of the Z990L and Z890L is made of lightweight, high-strength titanium, with non-slip, non-scratch DURAGRIP coating. Did the clinicians notice any difference in feel or hand fatigue with the new turbines?

Access: the Z890L turbine has a smaller head designed for better access in hard-to-reach areas. Hear first-hand how effective the resultant extra space can be when working at the back of the mouth, on patients with limited opening, and when working with a microscope.

Quick-Stop: Patient safety is always paramount. Discover more about the benefits of the improved Quick-Stop function that halts the turbine’s high speed rotation in an instant and works to reduce suck-back to minimise cross infection.

Professional recommendation: Find out if the Z990L and Z890L turbines met the clinicians’ expectations and whether they would recommend them to their colleagues.

Jan 24, 202414:46
From royal roots to oral health, with Kent Brushes CEO Steve Wright

From royal roots to oral health, with Kent Brushes CEO Steve Wright

Steve Wright, CEO of Kent Brushes (G.B. Kent & Sons) introduces us to the company's royal history as it launches into the oral health market with the launch of its SONIK range of toothbrushes and range of oral health products. For more info, visit https://kentbrushes.com/collections/kent-oral-care or contact Steve at sw@kentbrushes.com

Jan 05, 202419:31
The Probe Presents: Being the best I can be - Introducing posterior composite restorations with Céline Higton

The Probe Presents: Being the best I can be - Introducing posterior composite restorations with Céline Higton

Dr Céline Higton BDS Hons (KCL), member of the Bio-Emulation Group, is an internationally recognised expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. In this recently released GC UK video interview, Céline talks in depth about her four-step methodology for the placement of high quality and durable posterior composite restorations, using only the best techniques and materials.

Céline explains how restorative dentistry has changed beyond recognition, especially in the last decade, in which there has been what she describes as a ‘seismic shift’ from mechanically retentive to chemically adhesive dentistry. For further information on GC’s full range of restorative products contact GC UK on 01908 218999, email info.uk@gc.dental or visit gc.dental/europe/en-GB

Dec 14, 202339:44
Christie & Co's Dental Market Review 2023 with Paul Graham
Nov 08, 202322:56
The Probe Presents: Implants, Education and NSK

The Probe Presents: Implants, Education and NSK

Dr Balaji is the principal dentist and owner of The Gallery Dental and Implant Centre in Buckingham and has placed over 5,000 dental implants since he opened the practice in 2008. He is also the founder of ASHA (the Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation), running courses and lectures across the UK and Europe

When I started The Gallery in 2008, the building was a complete shell and we had to start from scratch to establish a dental practice. In the first year, we had five employees and focused mainly on general dentistry.

However, my aim was to grow the practice to include teaching and I have been fortunate to have travelled the world, learned different skills and been able to share my knowledge and passion for education, which in turn has helped me to develop my practice.

All my skills came together when I developed an interest in implant dentistry. I had learned basic surgical skills early in my career and implant dentistry allows me to utilise these to change patients' smiles and often their lives.

I’m now doing more and more complex cases and am building a reputation as a clinician who can solve implant failures. Currently, 30% of my work is regular implant placement, and 70% is complex cases, such as bone and soft tissue augmentation and rehabilitation. I place around 300 to 400 implants a year.

The first thing I look for as a clinician is really good reliable equipment that will make my surgical life easier and won’t let me down. Secondly, it needs to be comfortable for the patient and thirdly I look for company support and service. I currently use the NSK Surgic Pro and VarioSurg3 because these tick all the boxes.

The VarioSurg3 makes surgery highly predictable, it’s faster and therefore better for the patient and the success rate is excellent. The VarioSurg3 and Surgic Pro can be linked using a simple cable. They sit on top of each other which keeps everything really compact and neat, makes life simpler and only requires one foot pedal. With everything in one place it really cuts down my surgical time and a faster procedure also means reduced swelling and reduces the chance of post-operative complications, so in every sense, a more efficient procedure benefits everyone. NSK also gives me fantastic support, they service my equipment regularly, so I never need to postpone appointments due to equipment failure. I can really rely on them.

I also use the iSD900 Prosthodontic Screwdriver on almost every case and this is a fantastic little tool. It’s an amazing instrument because it gives you great accessibility, in particular in the posterior maxilla and mandible. Trying to screw in manually with your fingers is very difficult, but with this screwdriver you simply pop the screw in and it becomes a single unit. The torque calibration system means you can prevent over or under torquing. It’s fantastic and again just makes life so much easier, it saves time and means I can carry out the procedure with confidence.

I’m a great believer in ongoing education and am the founder of ASHA, the Academy of Soft and Hard Tissue Augmentation. We run courses and lectures on treating difficult implant cases and I often mentor dentists who have been on my course. I’ve run some of my ASHA courses at NSK’s Headquarters in Stevenage and NSK has been incredibly supportive, providing all the kit and equipment necessary.

I’m very particular about the companies I work with and the equipment I use. NSK offers great support and a very high standard of equipment, both of which are fundamental, but they also invest time and money to educate dentists, which is something I’m passionate about so our relationship is built on a shared vision.

Find out more about NSK’s range of surgical equipment at https://www.uk.nsk-dental.com/products/surgical/

More about ASHA courses at https://www.ashaclub.co.uk/

Oct 17, 202315:27
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: SureSmile® Clear Aligners: a promising addition to my ortho-restorative practice

The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: SureSmile® Clear Aligners: a promising addition to my ortho-restorative practice

Shiraz Khan, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist at the London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry.

In this Dentsply Sirona podcast, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist, Shiraz Khan talks about his use of the SureSmile® Clear Aligner System and how it fits into his ortho-restorative practice at the London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry. Find out why he thinks correct tooth positioning plays an essential part in composite restorations and how he got started with SureSmile.

Oct 09, 202320:55
Dr Sonia Szamocki on shaking up the clear aligner industry (VIDEO)
Jul 06, 202318:20
Dr Sonia Szamocki on shaking up the clear aligner industry
Jul 06, 202319:35
The Probe Presents: The GC Podcast - Prevention is better than cure
Jul 03, 202336:59
Predicting the market with FTA's Lis Hughes (VIDEO)
Jun 29, 202320:42
Predicting the market with FTA's Lis Hughes
Jun 29, 202321:26
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: Maintaining Durable Growth: a practice perspective
Jun 16, 202352:18
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The SDI Podcast with Dr Linda Greenwall
Jun 14, 202309:18
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: Joe Watson, Partner at Tiwari Watson Dental Care, Glasgow (NSK Podcast Series)
May 19, 202313:58
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The SDI Podcast with Dr Rocio Lazo
May 02, 202319:48
Smile Oral Health Matters presents: Catching Up with The Cambridge Hygienist (NSK Podcast Series)

Smile Oral Health Matters presents: Catching Up with The Cambridge Hygienist (NSK Podcast Series)

Smile Oral Health Matters magazine proudly presents this podcast special from NSK, in which Siobhan Kelleher speaks with The Cambridge Hygienist, Amie Holder-Soares, about air polishing and air powder therapy in practice. 

Mar 15, 202319:01
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: My journey to making a crown in an hour genuinely possible by Dr Alison Simpson

The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: My journey to making a crown in an hour genuinely possible by Dr Alison Simpson

Alison Simpson BDS, Director and Principal at Trinity Dental, talks about her journey to achieving highly aesthetic CEREC Tessera™ crowns in just one hour.

To find out more about Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC CAD/CAM solutions, please visit https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-gb/categories/cerec.html

To find out more about Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC Tessera CAD/CAM blocks, please visit https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-gb/categories/restorative/cerec-tessera.html

You can visit the online Dentsply Sirona Academy for a wide range of education resources, video tutorials, courses and CPD webinars at dentsplysirona.com/ukeducation.

Earn DS Points Plus loyalty rewards on all your digital solutions at dentsplysirona.com- all the solutions you need under one roof.

Feb 27, 202305:52
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: Exploring a same-day, restorative-led root to crown workflow from Dentsply Sirona
Feb 13, 202336:28
Christie & Co's Business Outlook 2023 with Paul Graham

Christie & Co's Business Outlook 2023 with Paul Graham

Hot on the heels of the launch of Christie & Co’s report, Business Outlook 2023: Finding Clarity, The Probe caught up with the specialist property adviser and brokerage’s Head of Dental, Paul Graham, to find out how external factors such as the cost of living are affecting the market, as well as dentistry specific elements, including NHS contract reforms. After a tumultuous 2022, what might 2023 have in store?

Read Christie & Co’s Business Outlook Report: Finding Clarity at https://www.christie.com/business-outlook-2023/

Feb 08, 202320:10
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The SDI Podcast with Dr Linda Greenwall
Jan 25, 202312:39
Clinical applications of Ossix GBR/GTR materials and the DS PrimeTaper implant system
Jan 18, 202319:00
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The SDI Podcast with Dr Andrew Osafo
Dec 09, 202212:05
Haleon’s Immediate Impact - with Tess Player
Nov 18, 202225:51
The Happy Smiles Club

The Happy Smiles Club

We're joined by Marijka Barber and Emma Scott from The Happy Smiles Club discuss what their victory at The Dental Awards 2022 for Best Outreach or Charity Initiative meant to the team, as well as the incredible work they do within their community in Norfolk and Suffolk, which includes visiting schools to raise awareness for oral health, providing clinical time for children and adults that don’t have access to a dentist, applying fluoride on prescription, performing plaque scoring, and more!

You can follow The Happy Smiles Club on Instagram: @HappySmilesClub - as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

You can also get in touch with them at happysmiles@plummers.co.uk


Nov 02, 202221:46
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The SDI Podcast with Dr Rocio Lazo
Oct 11, 202231:35
DRMR: Dentist of the Year 2022
Oct 06, 202228:01
Software of Excellence: In Conversation with Ben Flewett and Nick Davies
Sep 08, 202226:59
Immersified in Education with Chloe Barrett
Aug 25, 202222:31
The Probe Dental Podcast presents: Amardip Kalsi, Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Periodontics (NSK Podcast Series)
Aug 04, 202221:58
Howden's Simon Gale and Mark Thomsen Have You Covered

Howden's Simon Gale and Mark Thomsen Have You Covered

Simon Gale and Mark Thomsen, divisional directors for Health and Care at Howden Broking Group, discuss the difference between discretionary and contract certainty insurance policies - and how insurance in dentistry has fallen behind other industries. They also talk about the benefits of an insurance-backed product, as well as the advantages of going through a broker.

Howden’s dedicated team of Dental Indemnity insurance specialists have supported general and cosmetic dentists for over 25 years. All Howden policies are specifically designed for the dentistry sector and evolve to respond to the latest innovations and practices.

Find out more and contact Howden’s expert team:

Visit the Howden website

E  dentists@howdengroup.com

T  020 3918 9127

Simon Gale LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-gale-62594428/

Mark Thomsen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-thomsen-b816b150/

Aug 03, 202234:28
Smile Oral Health Matters presents: Jacqueline Armstrong, owner of Ohh! on the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Programme (NSK Podcast Series)

Smile Oral Health Matters presents: Jacqueline Armstrong, owner of Ohh! on the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Programme (NSK Podcast Series)

Smile Oral Health Matters magazine proudly presents this podcast special from NSK, which sees Jacqueline Armstrong, owner of Ohh!, discussing the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Programme and everything it has to offer with Siobhan Kelleher.

Jul 14, 202228:57
The Probe Dental Podcast presents: Dr Ghassan Radi - 'Making a Difference in Sierra Leone' (NSK Podcast Series)
Jul 11, 202211:46
Smile Oral Health Matters presents: Ros O'Leary and Siobhan Kelleher on the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Programme (NSK Podcast Series)

Smile Oral Health Matters presents: Ros O'Leary and Siobhan Kelleher on the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Programme (NSK Podcast Series)

Smile Oral Health Matters magazine proudly presents this podcast special from NSK, which sees Ros O'Leary and Siobhan Kelleher discussing the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Programme and everything it has to offer.

For more information, visit https://mynsk.co.uk/ikigai-webinars/


Jul 11, 202245:34
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: 'My Path to Predictability with Clear Aligners' (Dentsply Sirona)

The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: 'My Path to Predictability with Clear Aligners' (Dentsply Sirona)

Specialist Orthodontist, Nina Shaffie, discusses how she got on board with SureSmile Clear Aligners by Dentsply Sirona and how quickly they delivered a return on investment by enabling her to offer her patients a predictable, discreet and comfortable alternative to fixed braces.

Jun 21, 202221:39
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: How to realise the ROI with Primescan intraoral scanner (Dentsply Sirona Podcast)
Jun 16, 202238:51
Denplan Sessions: 'Niki Next-Gen'

Denplan Sessions: 'Niki Next-Gen'

Niki Keyhani, founder and owner of the Horsham Dental Studio, discusses starting a practice during lockdown, life as an ambitious young dentist, Denplan’s Next Generation Dental Group, and coffee.

For more from Niki, you can find her on Instagram @dr.nikikey

To find out more about the Denplan Next Generation Dental Group, visit denplan.co.uk.

Jun 10, 202216:18
The Dental Awards 2022
May 27, 202242:54
Petra Glew and White Dental Beauty
May 06, 202219:43
Software of Excellence Presents: An interview with Ben Flewett

Software of Excellence Presents: An interview with Ben Flewett

The Probe talks to Ben Flewett, Managing Director Software of Excellence, a Henry Schein One company, who shares his views about the state of the industry as we emerge from the pandemic

Apr 21, 202220:21
Haleon’s inception with Tess Player
Mar 15, 202218:20
Christie and Co's Paul Graham capitalising on the dental boom
Feb 24, 202222:11
Alex O'Neill on Agilio Software's iComply NextGen
Feb 11, 202220:04
Dr Sharon Virk takes a holistic approach

Dr Sharon Virk takes a holistic approach

Dr Sharon Virk of Dr Sharon's Facial Aesthetics joins The Probe Dental Podcast to discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach when it comes to examining and treating patients, as well as her thoughts on how and why healthcare professionals need to work more in sync.

This insightful conversation covers what exactly holistic dentistry is, why dental practitioners should we be treating more than the face and the neck, and how practices can bring the whole dental team into this ethos?

You can find and follow Sharon on Instagram @DrSharonsFacialAesthetics.

For more information, visit Sharon's website: www.drsharonsfacialaesthetics.co.uk.

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Nov 29, 202131:09
Get engaged with Simon Gambold

Get engaged with Simon Gambold

Simon Gambold, well known for his time as managing director of Henry Schein UK and Vice President of Marketing for the company's European Dental division, joins The Probe Dental Podcast to discuss leadership and team coaching. Simon has been providing leadership and team coaching for the past three years, via his business: Engage The Team.

In this episode, Simon discusses common leadership mistakes to avoid, new ways of working that have emerged from the pandemic, and how we can seize opportunities to refresh leadership approaches.

For more information on Simon's services, visit https://www.engagetheteam.co.uk/

For more from The Probe, visit the-probe.co.uk. Theme tune courtesy of Bensound.

Nov 19, 202121:33
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The New PEERS President, Martin Wanendeya (Dentsply Sirona Podcast)

The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: The New PEERS President, Martin Wanendeya (Dentsply Sirona Podcast)

In this podcast, brought to you by Dentsply Sirona, newly elected PEERS President, Martin Wanendeya talks about his plans for this important platform for the exchange of experience, research and science amongst dental implant clinicians, including increasing diversity and encouraging collaboration on an international scale.

PEERS was founded by Dentsply Sirona as a platform fuelled by a continual investment in research, learning and professional development in the area of implant dentistry. PEERS – which stands for Platform for Exchange of Experience, Research and Science – is designed to promote enhanced partnerships between Dentsply Sirona and dental implant professionals, as well as to facilitate collaboration between its members.

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Nov 03, 202113:06
The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: PEERS with Michael Norton (Dentsply Sirona Podcast)

The Probe Dental Podcast Presents: PEERS with Michael Norton (Dentsply Sirona Podcast)

In this podcast, brought to you by Dentsply Sirona, outgoing PEERS President, Michael Norton discusses the importance of PEERS (The Platform for Exchange of Experience, Research and Science), what it stands for and how the sharing of research, knowledge and ideas amongst peers is as relevant as it has always been in today’s digital world.

PEERS was founded by Dentsply Sirona as a platform fuelled by a continual investment in research, learning and professional development in the area of implant dentistry. PEERS – which stands for Platform for Exchange of Experience, Research and Science – is designed to promote enhanced partnerships between Dentsply Sirona and dental implant professionals, as well as to facilitate collaboration between its members.

dentsplysirona.com

Oct 28, 202119:55
Thomas Dickson wants you to get what you want out of life
Oct 11, 202118:31