Prosthodontic Pearls
I am a prosthodontist who has been practicing in the Toronto neighborhood for more than ten years. Over the years, my ways of practice or my philosophies have evolved through experiences. But one thing that has not changed is my passion for dentistry.
If I am not with my family, I would constantly be thinking about my cases, how can I improve my techniques and the outcome of my work, how can I minimize variables and risks that are not in my control and improve my patient’s experience as a whole.
About Prosthodontic Pearls
Then there were many moments in my professional career where I wish someone had told me or warned me about the simple things to look out for in everyday dentistry. I remembered that during the early years in my residency program, I was so grateful that the instructors took the time to show me and share with me their tricks of the trade. The truth is there is so much to learn in dentistry, it’s impossible to teach everything in dental school.
This is the reason I decide to write a blog to talk about my evolving philosophies in dentistry, the mistakes I have made in the past, the revelations I have discovered. This is definitely not evidence based dentistry but I want to be documenting these ideas and thoughts because I believe that someone out there will find them helpful. For the experienced dentists, you may even find them entertaining. For the novice dentists, you may find them useful and avoid repeating the mistakes I have made in the past.
These blogs are not meant as professional advice for another dental professional. They are simply a way for me to express my thoughts and experiences as a practicing prosthodontist. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoy writing them. Feel free to reach out to me and let me know your thoughts as well.
Reflecting on My Dental Teaching Journey
Reflecting on my journey, it was almost five years ago that I was given the opportunity to teach at the dental school. At the time,
Missing the Signs of an Occlusal Collapse
I often looked at this case and pondered how I missed the signs of an occlusal collapse. I was in my auto pilot mode and
Staging This Full Mouth Reconstruction
Staging this FMR Excited to be finishing this full mouth reconstruction. I was referred to treat the non restorable canine. But when I looked
Jaw Relation Appointment for A Full Arch Implant Bridge
I always tell my students that learning how to do a complete denture is fundamental to everything in prosthetic dentistry. Specifically, the step in jaw
A Difficult Crown Impression
When I started practicing, I was sometimes surprised to see a referral for a single crown. And more often it is the second molar with
Tips On Taking Impressions on Very Mobile Teeth
One of the most common questions I get from students is how do I take impression on teeth with advanced periodontal disease requiring prosthetic planning
Making Immediate Dentures
I know that there is a lot of push for immediate implants and immediate provisionalization for cases with terminal dentition. All on four can
The Power of A Smile
Recently, I was reminded again how fortunate I am to be in a position to change people’s lives. This patient was very shy when she
The Things I would tell my Younger Self
A recent Facebook post reminded me that I moved back to Toronto seventeen years ago….which means I started my prosthodontic residency in Pittsburgh twenty years
