On the Cusp

Omid Azami DDS

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On the Cusp | The Canadian Dental Podcast  Exploring the working side of dentistry. The On the Cusp Podcast is a show focused on delivering high value content by Canadian dentists and industry leaders. Season one is about the working side of dentistry focusing on everything practice ownership.   Season 1 Preview: Season 1 of the On the Cusp podcast is for associate dentists navigating the leap to practice ownership. Hosted by Dr. Omid Azami, each episode breaks down the real conversations happening in dentistry — buying a dental practice, associate agreements, partnership deals, dental practice valuations, dental service organizations (DSOs), private equity in dentistry, and building a career on your own terms. Whether you're an associate trying to understand your contract, a dentist exploring practice acquisition in Ontario or across Canada, or someone who just knows there has to be more than working for someone else — this show is for you. No fluff. No theory. Just honest, practical conversations with Canadian dentists, lawyers, accountants, and dental industry insiders who've been in the chair you're sitting in. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Recent Episodes

NOV 23, 2021
Noobie and Friends: Life, Dentistry and Occlusal Splints with Dr. Jaz Gulati
Intro Today, I welcome Dr. Jaz Gulati, host of the Protrusive Dental Podcast. He is a general dentist who has privately practiced in Singapore and now, the UK. In his practice, he especially enjoys ortho restorative dentistry and conservative Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) management. For the third episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about TMD, bruxism, and occlusal appliances. Dr. Jaz shares his splints decision making workflow as well as tips for how to develop consistent manual dexterity and how to find a healthy work life balance. Guest Details Social Media: Jaz Gulati’s Instagram Protrusive Dental Podcast Splints Decision Making Flow Chart Use the code NOOBIE to get 10% off at https://www.splintcourse.com/referral/partner/WmPeiLbcoUawadjK Time Stamps [00:05:14] Dr. Jaz’s origin story[00:09:06] The Protrusive Dental Podcast[00:11:58] Now is the best time to be a dentist [00:16:20] Finding work life balance[00:21:48] Don’t compare, learning takes time [00:24:47] How to develop consistent dexterity and hand skills [00:29:43] Reflective learning through journaling [00:33:19] Coping with a bad procedure [00:35:17] Effective teamwork with your dental nurse [00:39:05] Differentiating TMD patients [00:45:38] Splints decision making process [00:50:01] Michigan Splints [00:51:05] Science based prescription of splints [00:52:22] Canine guidance in occlusal splints [00:54:11] Recap of splint decision making [00:56:23] Is the anterior midpoint stop appliance for daily wear? [01:01:24] Dr. Jaz’s online splint course [01:03:54] Adjust soft splints with Dr. Jaz’s expert tip Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there! Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist Sponsor Details MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success. To find out more, visit www.moredent.com.au Conclusion What new things did you learn about occlusal splints and TMD? Did you find Jaz’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! Remember to subscribe for more content!
68 MIN
SEP 28, 2021
Noobie and Friends: Perio 101 with Dr. Yvette Carrillo (@perio.princess)
Intro Today, I talk to Dr. Yvette Carrillo, a periodontist and implant surgeon in San Diego, California. She earned her degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2015 and completed her periodontics and implant surgery training in 2018. Currently, she works in private practice and teaches part time at her alma mater. For the first episode in the Noobie and Friends series, we talk about the fundamentals of periodontics. Dr. Yvette shares her patient assessment and workflow as a periodontist. We also discuss the treatment options and procedures for gum recession and chronic periodontitis. Guest Details Social Media: Yvette Carrillo’s Instagram X-Nav Technology Website Time Stamps [05:03] Dr. Yvette’s journey to periodontics[06:53] To specialize with or without clinical experience? [09:28] Dr. Yvette’s day to day practice as a periodontist [12:40] Periodontal assessment and workflow [16:25] Full mouth probe [21:20] Diagnostic process and patient management[24:55] New periodontal staging and grading system[28:17] Periodontal treatments and procedures[33:57] Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) [35:36] Gum recession and gum grafting [43:06] Chronic periodontitis[47:05] Recall interval for periodontal maintenance[50:22] The future of periodontics [55:54] Advice for aspiring periodontists Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there! Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist Sponsor Details MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success. To find out more, visit www.moredent.com.au Conclusion Do you plan to specialize in implant periodontics? Did you find Yvette’s tips useful? We would love to hear your thoughts! Remember to subscribe for more content!
60 MIN