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Studying and practicing DENTISTRY ABROAD

Have you ever wanted to study dentistry in the United States or other countries? Have you ever wanted to practice asa dentist abroad? Dr. Nidhi Kotak’s podcast on studying and practicing dentistry abroad will help you a lot.

This is a 2 part episode. In PART 1 Dr. Nidhi speaks about:

  • Her journey from graduation at Manipal college of dental sciences, Manipal till pursuing residency in pediatric dentistry in the United States
  • How to study for applying in colleges in the United States and Dubai
  • Which books / notes to refer
  • The application process in various colleges/ Universities.
  • The examination, selection and interview process
Studying and practicing dentistry abroad PODCAST
Dr. Nidhi has worked as a dentist in the United States of America, India, Dubai and Kenya

Dr. Nidhi Kotak is an American-trained General Dentist currently pursuing a residency in Pediatric
Dentistry in Philadelphia.
Dr. Kotak started her journey in dentistry at Manipal College of Dental Sciences in 2006. During
her time there, she received recognition as the “Young Outstanding Dentist” in 2011 at IDRR
(Indian Dentist Research and Review) conference in Bangalore.
She decided to further pursue her education and took her National Dental Boards for the United
States soon after and got accepted to University of Colorado, U.S.A in 2012. After obtaining her
D.D.S. from Colorado she practiced for many years in Illinois in hospitals, community health
centers and private clinic set ups with a focus on Pediatric Dentistry.
She then obtained her U.A.E. dental license and moved to Dubai as a General Dentist in 2017.
She is firm believer of giving back to the community and has volunteered in several dental
outreach programs in various countries. Most recently she spent a few weeks in 2019 in Kenya.
If you ever ask her about her trip, she has countless stories of treating the beautiful Maasai tribe
in the midst of the African Savanah surrounded by wildlife.
Having practiced in 4 countries now (U.S.A., U.A.E., Kenya and India) she is well equipped and
empathetic towards treating patients from different cultures. Being an avid traveler, she speaks
multiple languages and always makes her patients feel at ease. Most of her anxious patients with
dental phobia would fondly tell you how she took care of them as if they were family.
She is very passionate about continuing her education and attends conferences regularly in
Dental photography, Pediatric Zirconia crowns, CAD-CAM dentistry etc., and stays abreast of the
latest advances in dentistry. She has also published articles and C.A.T.s (Critically Appraised
Topics) in the past.
In July 2020, moved back to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a Pediatric
Dentist and is currently based in Philadelphia.

Listen to the full episode on Studying and practicing DENTISTRY ABROAD HERE

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Studying and practicing DENTISTRY ABROAD PART 2

In this episode Dr. NIdhi Kotak speaks about practicing in Dubai. 
The process of DHA and DHCC exams.
How to prepare for Dubai Health Authority exams including books to refer to. 
Can we give DHA / DHCC exams after BDS ? 
What after BDS ? 
Her experience of practicing at Masai Mara in Kenya. 
Her Wildlife encounters and much more 

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Special Thanks to Dr .Lohan Moradia for helping me with this podcast episode. Dr. Lohan will also be resourceful for anyone willing to pursue further education abroad in the US. He just cleared his MPH and is preparing for further dental education and work opportunities in the US. You can connect with Dr. Lohan Here

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Implant options in dentistry by Dr Jaibin George

Implant options in dentistry by Dr Jaibin George

We have so many implant options in dentistry today.
Conventional
Zygomatic
Pterygoid
Basal…

To make it more complicates we have types in conventional like 
Active 
Passive…

And as if that was not enough we have different surface treatments ! 

In this episode I try to understand which is the best implant for use especially cause the cost of each is so different too !! 

So I spoke to the man who has an experience of over 12,000 implant placements about which implant does he prefer and how a beginner like me can choose the right implant! 

Listen to the full episode to find out more 

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Part 2

In the part 2 of different implant options in dentistry Dr. Jaibin speaks about

  • Basal Implants
  • It’s indications, advantages & disadvantages
  • Immediate loading implants fact or myth
  • Different physiodispensers & how to select an ideal one
  • Implant kits

and more … 

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Foodology by Dr Poonam Punjabi

I’ve always wanted to connect with a dentist having a parallel passion. So I set out on a journey to search for dentists interested in travel, music, health, fitness, arts, culture, motivation, social welfare, dance, music, photography, videography, Bollywood, Hollywood etc. Basically I am still on a quest to connect with as many dentists I can who follow a passion other that dentistry too.

One such dentist & my dear friend is Dr. Poonam Punjabi. I dont want to sound like I’m bragging but trust me I’ve been trying to reduce my weight since 3 tears now and not once did my weight reduce by more than 2 Kgs. I tried everything under the sun including diets, gymming, walking, running, swimming and even badminton. All I got was 1- 2 Kg loss and a calf muscle tear.

Once while returning home I met my friend Dr. Dheeraj punjabi outside the badminton court. I was shocked to see him. He was slim and fit which was totally not like how I had seen him the last time just 6-7 months back. I asked him if he joined a gym etc? He said he does try to be active but the main reason behind his weight loss was his wife, Dr. Poonam. I know both Poonam and Dheeraj because they are actually my course participants in dental photography.

So I had to meet poonam immediately and she suggested me a few routine tests after which I was on her diet plan. Trust me things started working out after that. Initially it was a bit tough, later looking at the results I felt more motivated to follow her religiously. In just 3 months I had lost 12 Kgs. It was nothing short of a miracle for me. Besides the best part was I got to eat more frequently ! Yes you heard it right. I was probably eating more frequently that I routinely did.

Sounds interesting right?

Lets try and find out more as I interview Dr. Poonam Punjabi dentist having a parallel passion in health, fitness and nutrition LIVE on YouTube. Do keep your diet, health and fitness related questions handy !!

Date – Feb 27, 2021 @ 1900 Indian Standard time.

Click here to register for the FREE event.

Brochure for Foodology A Live event on health fitness and nutrition on the 32 minute a dental podcast. Dr. Mayur Davda interviews Dr Poonam Punjabi a dentist having parallel passion in health and nutrition.

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Rubber dam clamps by Dr Niranjan Vatkar

I would like to call this as a 3 dimensional approach to choosing rubber dam clamp. I will be doing a SERIES on RUBBER DAM CLAMPS because it is one of the most frequently misunderstood topics. The 1st episode with Dr. Niranjan Vatkar in the “CLAMP” is extremely CONCENTRATED with information.This episode is for everyone who Wants to BUY Rubber dam kits.

Rubber dam clamps by Dr NIranjan Vatkar on the 32 minute podcast
Dr. Niranjan Vatkar Speaks on Rubber dam clamps on the 32 minute dental podcast.

Dr. Niranjan Vatkar is a practicing microendodontist and microrestorative dentist from
Pune.He has a speciality based practice where he mainly focuses on retreatment, micro-
endodontics, direct composite restorations and metal free restorations. His clinic has all the advanced equipments and he is proud owner of the “CARL ZEISS dental microscope” which is second in Pune and First in Pimpri chinchwad. He runs two dental clinics in Pune.
Dr. Niranjan is well known among dentists and specialists for his meticulous protocols and
aesthetic documentation of cases. His workshops attract a number of general dentists and
specialists who come from all over india to learn the intricacies of his craft. Yes, not just
work but his craft as he is extremely passionate about the work he does. As a result , most
of his patients are dentists themselves.
He runs an academy in Pune where he teaches student and practicing dentists about
endodontics, rubber dam, composites and dental microscope. He also has an online course
on rubber dam and endodontics.
Dr. Niranjan is also a ProYoutuber and he makes a lot of educational videos related top
rubber dam, endodontics and composites.
Dr. Niranjan is an alumni of the prestigious Goverment Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai.
He has completed his Masters degree in the field of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
from Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune in 2010.

In this episode Dr. Niranjan & I discuss about 

  • Is buying a kit worth? 
  • Will you be using all the kits rubber dam clamps? 
  • Is buying individual clamps a better option? 
  • Rubber dam physics 
  • Whats he best clamp for anteriors, premolars & molars
  • What if there is a class 2 cavity?
  • When to use a toothed clamp? 
  • What is a double bow & when to use it? 
  • What is the best clamp for grossly decayed teeth ? 
  • When to use a wingless clamp?
  • What are the exact clamp numbers I need to have in my armamentarium AND MUCH MORE!

Do not miss this very frank & open talk so that you can make a wise decision to buy the right clamps and not blow off your money in buying unnecessary clamps which you might never end up using!

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PART 2  Rubber dam clamps on the 32 minute – A dental podcast.

After discussing the most frequently used rubber dam clamps we deep dive into the following topics with Dr. Niranjan Vatkar.

  • Clamp anatomy 
  • What’s the meaning of W/ A/ T inscribed on the clamps 
  • Differentiating b/w the buccal / lingual side of the clamps
  • Wing or wingless clamps ? 
  • Single bow clamps VS double bow clamps 
  • Having trouble isolating  the distal most tooth with a cavity on it? 
  • Clamps useful during bonding
  • Using secondary clamps 
  • Gauging the TENSION on the rubber dam assembly – XTREME VITAL
  • Involving 1 tooth VS multiple teeth during rubber dam isolation 
  • Every clinicians nightmare … sub gingival caries & the struggle for apical isolation !!
  • Technique of placing a winged VS wingless clamp on the tooth and much more …

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LASER in dentistry Dr Sana Farista

It was such a delight to meet Sana my dear friend & expert in Laser dentistry after a long time.
I had to catch up with LASER in dentistry and who better than Sana to guide me with that!

Dr. Sana Farista is a Periodontist an Implantologist,a Diplomat and a Fellow in Laser Dentistry from Germany and USA, Diplomat in Aesthetic and Cosmetic dentistry affiliated from buffalo university (USA) and has completed Mastership in Microscopic-Plastic-Esthetic Periodontal Surgery and Peri-Implant Infection Management from Bern, Switzerland. 

Dr. Sana Farista owns a Private Practice at Bandra West, Mumbai under the banner of Laser Dentistry – Multispecialty Dental Laser Lounge. Dr. Sana is world recognized Speaker for Lasers in Dentistry and has been Lecturing and Conducting many Pre-Conference, Skill Training Sessions (Hands on), Workshop, Live Surgical Demonstrations for various Certificate Courses  and personalized one on one training for Soft & Hard Tissue Laser all over world for more than a decade now. She is Director of Laser Dentistry by Dr. Sana Farista, Chief Mentor for MUHS Fellowship in Laser Dentistry by IDA Headquarter, Mumbai.

Dr. Sana is reviewer for a journal – Lasers in Medical Science, editorial board member for World Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, She is a researcher and has published various Laser Surgical Treatment and Techniques in Dentistry on her name along with several Original Research paper, National and International Publications. She is a Co-author for a book and has published first fashion magazine in dentistry about LASER & ESTHETICS.

Dr. Sana is Founder of Divas in Laser, a platform for women across the globe to come up, get groomed and showcase their talent in the field of laser dentistry. She is awarded with prestigious award like The International Awards of Excellence (IAE), London 2018 for Laser Surgeon and listed in Top 100 Influential Women in India by Forbes India 2020 owing to her professional and social work.

In this episode we speak about: 

  • Her Journey form graduation to higher studies and gateway to LASER
  • Why I must seriously think of investing on a LASER 
  • Return on Investment for LASER
  • How LASER has an edge during the pandemic situation and more … 

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Why implants by Dr Jaibin George

Dr Jaibin George speaks about “Why Implants in dentistry”on the 32 minute podcast

I have to admit that in the process of TEACHING dental photography I lost track of learning quite a few things. 1 of them is implantology. So I decided to pack my bags and head over to Cochin – The pearl of Arabian Sea to learn Implants from a dentist who has places over 12,000 Implants ! 
Yes, I am still learning implants from THE Dr. Jaibin George!

Why Dental Implants by Dr Jaibin George

Dr.Jaibin, from Cochin, India is an internationally renowned Oral Implantologist, with over 2.5 decades experience.
 A graduate of University of Madras, he has a Post-graduate certificate in Implant Dentistry from CODS, Manipal, MS Implanantology from GMU Italy and a Clinical Masters in Implant ,Dentistry from Stony Brooks University ,U.S.A. He is a Fellow and Diplomat of ICOI, and  owns a certificate in Advanced Implantology from Buffallo University, U.S.A.
A Post-graduate certificate in Orthodontics from University of AAHRAS, Denmark. 
With his speciality practice to Implant Dentistry, he serves as a Consultant in 4 countries, Maldives,Oman, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. 
In addition, he is a visiting faculty for Implant Program in Government University of Mekele.
Dr.Jaibin is also the Founder and Director of Cochin Implant Institute .He has bagged many awards and has given appearance as a good orator in many international implant training all over the world.

To know more about Cochin Implant institute click here

During my stay in Cochin I learnt many things and went for consultation with Dr. Jaibin at various places. In the process of learning I also recorded multiple podcasts and today I bring to you what all I’ve learnt from the expert. 

Please note that I was completely illiterate about implants when I went to him so the initial topics might be pretty basic for many. It was totally enlightening for me and I have to say I learnt way more than I had expected. 
I’ll be presenting multiple episodes on various topics I discussed with him in the forthcoming weeks!

In this episode I learnt about – 

  1. Why learning Implants was so critical for me!
  2. WHY IMPLANTS – a comparison between implant VS other modes of tooth replacement.
  3. Complete dentures VS overdentures 
  4. How to go about learning implants 

I am sure this episode will help the students of implantology. 
As usual Apart from the academic part I also recorded the rapid fire round with Sir, to know more about him apart from dentistry. 

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Dr George Paul on COVID 19

Retrospection into how COVID affected dentistry and contemplation about vaccination

I was with Dr. Jaibin in Cochi when he spoke about his teacher in college. He had very high regards for him. Later I learnt that he is one of the most well known surgeons of India and also a lawyer. Woah!! That’s when I decided, I had to have him on my podcast!! 
I requested Dr. Jaibin to ask Dr. George Paul if he was ready to record a podcast with me.


Dr George Paul is a consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Salem, Tamil Nadu with practice limited to his speciality. He is also an  ethicist with LLB and a PG Diploma in ethics.
Dr Paul is a former professor of OMFS and is currently a member of the Faculty of Dentistry ,Kerala University of Health Sciences. He has to his credit numerous peer reviewed publications in National and International Journals. He has made numerous presentations in national and international conferences and workshops. Dr Paul has delivered four orations at the national level. He has authored three books or chapters in books and also writes in the lay press on various issues.Dr Paul has been the national secretary and president of the Maxillofacial Surgery Association ( AOMSI) and is the recipient of several citations and awards for his humanitarian contribution to society.

In this episode sir speaks about how the pandemic changed our way of practice,

  •  A few things that went wrong, 
  • Loads of misconceptions, 
  • A few eye opening facts that I never knew about 
  • How the perception of COVID 19 changed with time
  • How the  pandemic lead to profits for a few industries 
  • And contemplation about vaccination

The most interesting part however, is  when he speaks about how he as a surgeon, had to perform surgeries on COVID positive cases that required emergency care. Getting RT PCR done 6 times is not a joke and nor is getting quarantined so often a great experience.

The thing that I will always remember the most is that he has a dental clinic in Salem which has an OPD more than some of the private dental institutes of India. The clinic is huge but despite his achievements he is very humble. 
Another funny thing that I wont forget is that he had actually denied to record this podcast first because he believed that his voice is not that good for a listening audience. 
I totally disagree with that. Finally after a bit of pursuing he agreed and I am so thankful to Dr. Jaibin for this. I think I enjoyed listing to Dr. Paul because he speaks with amazing articulation and patience. The kind of in-depth knowledge he has about his forte is admirable.

Do check out this special episode. If you have any questions for sir or me, please put them in the comments. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to it and leaving a review. Please remember that close to 30 hours are spent behind a single episode of the 32 minute podcast.

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We got a great insight into how COVID 19 progressed & how we reacted to it in our previous episode.

In Part 2 of A Retrospection into how COVID affected us & contemplation about vaccination Dr. George Paul of Salem speaks about 

  1. Vaccination
  2. Long term effects of vaccination
  3. Would he personally take the vaccination?
  4. Why Extreme caution is to be maintained even today for diabetic / immunocompromised patients
  5. MUCORMYCOSIS – a silent killer spun off this pandemic and has been reported extensively in India
  6. In October itself ( just 30 days) Dr Paul saw 8 of Mucormycosis cases
  7. Rapid fire round to know our speaker better 🙂 where sir speaks about his favorite books, pastimes, preferred cosigned and more…

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Shade selection in dentistry by Dr Moez Khakiani & Dr Mayur Davda

My friends Dr. Moez, Dr. Akshay & I co-authored a chapter on shade selection & communication in the book clinical fixed prosthodontics. 
In Part 1 of the dental podcast on shade selection & communication in dentistry, Moez & I discuss about the process of shade selection, how photography can help in the process, available shade guides & how to use them.

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In PART 2 Moez & I speak about techniques of shade selection & communication in dentistry right from the word GO!
Listen to practical tips here!

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Overview to Occlusion in dentistry P1 by Dr.Moez Khakiani on the 32 MINUTE

In my previous interview with Dr. Moez Khakiani we spoke about Material choices in Fixed prosthodontics. In this dental podcast we discuss about Occlusion in dentistry. Yes, not only in fixed prosthodontics but universally occlusion plays a vital role in all branches. According to Moez occlusion connects all branches on dentistry together. A failure to understand occlusion either before or after a procedure might create an iatrogenic issue. We cover vital aspects like

  • How to understand occlusion before starting a case.
  • What is occlusion
  • Interference & Guidance
  • Articulating paper VS articulating foils
  • Static VS dynamic occlusion and
  • in the end a casual Rapid fire round !!

Occlusion in dentistry is a LANDMARK episode for me because this is the 1st episode recorded in my studio. You can appreciate the high voice quality which is far more superior than online interviews.The biggest difference is however interviewing face to face, it is so comfortable & there’s definitely a connect that was missing in online interviews at least in my opinion

– Dr.Mayur Davda

Listen to the FINAL episode of the 32 MINUTE podcast in the year 2020 – Occlusion in dentistry Part 1 – an overview by Moez.

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Listen to the FIRST episode of the 32 MINUTE podcast of the year 2021 – Occlusion in dentistry Part 2 – an overview by Moez.

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This is by far the MOST FUN interview I ever had in 2020. When you listen you will come to know why 🙂 You will instantly feel a connect

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Scouting the anatomy – Endodontics with Sanil Natekar

How Endodontic treatments can be performed in a better predictable manner. Sometimes textbook principles are not enough to deal with complex cases. You need that zeal and passion to treat one of the most complex topics in dentistry.


In this episode I get the opportunity to interview one of my inspirations for treatment of endodontic cases – Dr. Sanil Natekar. 
Sanil has done his MDS from KLE institute of dental sciences Belgaum & has lectured extensively in India & abroad. He also conducts 2 day workshops by the name of Endodontics Redefined 


Here’s what we speak about: 

  1. Instrumentation (Files/ reamers) 
  2. Scouting 
  3. Pathfinders
  4. Management of lateral canals (PRO PRACTICAL TIP in this section)
  5. Irrigation overview
  6. Calcium hydroxide and its uses

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