Dentistry in Canada

Have you ever wondered what is dentistry in Canada like? How can one start preparing for Canadian exams ? What is the process to study or practice dentistry in Canada?

This episode will help you with all your doubts.

Dentistry in Canada a dental podcast

In this episode I interview Dr. Kapil Kapoor from Amritsar, India who has shifted to Canada 2 years back. We speak about the ways in which one can study or work in Canada. What is the process of exams and more.

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Best branch or college for MDS is a very tricky question

A lot of students get confused about which is the best branch or college for MDS ?Hence we have come with this podcast for all the NEET MDS aspirants. In this episode we have discussed with the recently post graduated dentists & PG dental students about:

  1. How to fill the counseling form for MDS ?
  2. Must we choose the branch over college or vice versa ?
  3. What to expect during post graduation in orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, pedodontics etc.
  4. What to do if we have preference of 2 branches for example if we like both OS and orthodontics?
  5. Must we think about stipend / fee structure ?
  6. Should we select the branch according to future prospects ?
  7. Must we deicide a branch based on whether we are planning to start consultation or open a private clinic ?
  8. DR. RAJEEVE CHITGUPPI the pioneer of WHAT AFTER BDS shares his thoughts on WHY SUCCESS DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE BRANCH WE CHOOSE. (His talk will give you goose bumps)
  9. Must we think about selecting our college based on where we plan to start our practice in future ?
  10. When to think about appearing for NEET again next year? (When to take a drop for study)
  11. Government colleges VS private colleges.
  12. College recommendations from the PG students themselves.
Best branch or college for MDS

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About the speakers of Best branch or college for MDS

DR. RAJEEVE CHITGUPPI completed his MDS in Periodontics from GDC Mumbai after getting 28th rank in All India PG Entrance Exam in his very first attempt. Apart from his courses in Periodontics & Implantology, he has been guiding dental students on their career aspirations for over two decades. He is the Research & Marketing Head, ICPA Health Products Ltd. and the Executive Editor of Dental Tribune South Asia

Dr. Varun Shukla currently pursuing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru. He passed his BDS from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal in the year 2018. He has publications in both national and international journals. Surgery is his passion. You can follow him on instagram by the name of @shukla._varun or email v.shukla095@gmail.com

Dr. Saurabh Didwania is a 3rd year Post Graduate currently residing in Jaipur,Rajasthan. He is from Mumbai and has done his graduation from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences,Loni and is currently into his third year of Post Graduation in the department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Government Dental College,Jaipur. He secured AIR 62 in AIIMS Jan 2019 session and AIR 35 in NEET MDS 2019. He believes in the idea and power of shared learning and experiences and that is precisely what he plans to do with this session. You can approach Dr. Saurabh Didwania On Instagram by the name of @saurabhdidwania or on email saurabhdidwania.sd@gmail.com

Dr. V Praveen Kumar is a dentist based in Chennai.He graduated from Tamil Nadu DrMGR Medical University and currently into his second year of postgraduation in the field of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics from Chettinad Dental Colllege and Hospital.He has got several Honours during his Undergraduate period.He has received Best Presentation Awards from IACDE(2020),State IDA(2019), Madras IDA(2019,2018,2016,2015) & National Basic science conference (2015,2016,2017).He’s a recipient of “Young talent” Award from Department of Education,Tamil Nadu.(2011). Dr. Praveen has a keen interest towards cosmetic dentistry and also planning for international Accreditation.Apart from Dentistry,he’s good orator, table tennis player and big Movie lover.You can connect with him through his Instagram @docforsmile and the mail ID is prsmilesandendo@gmail.com.

Dr. Tarini Mullick is a Restorative Dentist and Endodontist who graduated from Subharti Dental College and has completed her post-graduation (MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics) from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal in 2021. She has also completed her certification in Aesthetic Dentistry in 2019 and Integrated Dental Photography in 2021 from MCODS, Manipal. She has an avid interest in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. She believes it’s not just about restoring smiles, it’s also about making the experience pleasant enough to bring a smile to the patient’s face. Apart from the world of dentistry, books, music and hot teas on rainy days rank high on her list of must-haves. She is always open for communication at- tarinimullick@gmail.com

Dr Kunal Bhatia is a paediatric dentist freshly graduated from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. His interests lie in bio active materials and stem cell research. You can follow him on instagram @so.bhatiaful.

Dr. Esha Thakor graduated from Faculty of Dental Sciences, DDU, Nadiad, Gujarat. She pursued her Post graduation in Periodontology form Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. She has also pursued the Certificate Course in Integrated Dental Photography from Manipal. She is passionate about Dental as well as General photography. Currently she’s pursuing the Certificate Course in Oral and Advanved Implantology. Apart from dentistry she is always up for a ride to the beaches and she loves being a wanderlust. You can follow her Instagram photography page by the name @snap_studio_95

Dr Ruturaj khankari is a fledging Prosthodontist at GDC Mumbai one of the best college in India. He’s done his UG and internship from Dy Patil dental college hospital, Pune in 2019. Dr Ruturaj was an average student in his college yet he was able to secure AIR 165 in his very first NEET attempt. Other than dentistry, he’s very much techno savy, a fitness enthusiast and also he’s fond of music and plays keyboard.

Dr. Meenakshi is a dentist based in Chennai. She graduated from Chettinad Dental College and Hospital, Chennai in 2019 and is currently pursuing Postgraduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur. Dr. Meenakshi’s interest towards composites and root canal treatment was the driving force behind her postgraduation choice. She has presented various papers and posters in several state and national level conferences and has also won many accolades. Apart from dentistry, she loves to write calligraphy and adventure sports. You can follow Dr.Meenakshi on instagram by the name of @meenu_muthiah or on email : meenu30796@gmail.com

Dr. Paloma Parulkar finished her MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry from DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai in 2021 with a distinction and the coveted University Gold Medal. Her eloquent oration skills have won her multiple national and international awards for various presentations.

Dr Harshhan, BDS is a dentist based in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He graduated from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore in 2020 and is aspiring to become an Endodontist and an Aesthetic Dentist. He has scored a rank of 656 in NEET MDS EXAM 2021, held in December 2020. He is interested in Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship and Business and is currently on a learning spree in those fields from a variety of sources available for free on the internet.

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ALL YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT NEET MDS COUNSELLING

The NEET MDS COUNSELLING PROCESS is a stressful time for many PG aspirants. They have to be mindful about what to fill in the forms depending on their rank but there is a bit of confusion regarding the all India VS state counseling & domicile related issues.Hence on the 32 MINUTE podcast I planned to interview some MDS students & freshly post graduated dentists regarding the entire process. I am hopeful that this dental podcast will help all the MDS aspirants in the NEET MDS COUNSELLING process – Dr. Mayur Davda.

The NEET MDS COUNSELLING episode is in 2 parts

In this episode the PG students & freshly post graduated dentists answer questions about MDS counseling. 

Questions about 

  1. Free exit 
  2. Security fee 
  3. Domicile related questions 
  4. How significant is our college name after PG gets over ?
  5. Can you participate in Karnataka counseling even if you dont have its domicile ? 
  6. Security deposit VS round 2 ! 
  7. Should FEE structure / Stipend be a deciding factor in deciding a college? 

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NEET MDS COUNSELLING PODCAST

📣 In this podcast we have discussed:

  1. What is next – after the announcement of the counseling dates ? 
  2. How to fill the preferences in the NEET MDS COUNSELLING
  3. Which round gives us the highest chance of getting the MDS seat ? 
  4. What if we fill out the preferences but are not happy with what we get ? 
  5. We have to pay a security deposit – how much is that ? 
  6. If we decide NOT to go ahead with what we get, what happens to the security deposit amount? 
  7. How DOMICILE affects state round preferences? 
  8. Can we know the previous years SEAT MATRIX? 
  9. Tips on best practices. 
  10. What all are the check points that will help us decide which branch / college to choose from ? 
  11. BRANCH VS COLLEGE ? 
  12. What is a FREE EXIT?

and much more … 

The podcast is based on REAL PERSONAL EXPERIENCES of all the students speaking in this episode. 

✅We have tried to touch up on all possible questions that an MDS ASPIRANT would have. 

If you still have any questions please feel free to join our DISCORD community where you can ask the experts questions 1 on 1 HERE https://discord.com/invite/dBcaHjAGVJ

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About the speakers of NEET MDS COUNSELLING

Dr. Varun Shukla currently pursuing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru. He passed his BDS from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal in the year 2018. He has publications in both national and international journals. Surgery is his passion. You can follow him on instagram by the name of @shukla._varun or email v.shukla095@gmail.com

Dr. Saurabh Didwania is a 3rd year Post Graduate currently residing in Jaipur,Rajasthan. He is from Mumbai and has done his graduation from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences,Loni and is currently into his third year of Post Graduation in the department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from Government Dental College,Jaipur. He secured AIR 62 in AIIMS Jan 2019 session and AIR 35 in NEET MDS 2019. He believes in the idea and power of shared learning and experiences and that is precisely what he plans to do with this session. You can approach Dr. Saurabh Didwania On Instagram by the name of @saurabhdidwania or on email saurabhdidwania.sd@gmail.com

Dr. V Praveen Kumar is a dentist based in Chennai.He graduated from Tamil Nadu DrMGR Medical University and currently into his second year of postgraduation in the field of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics from Chettinad Dental Colllege and Hospital.He has got several Honours during his Undergraduate period.He has received Best Presentation Awards from IACDE(2020),State IDA(2019), Madras IDA(2019,2018,2016,2015) & National Basic science conference (2015,2016,2017).He’s a recipient of “Young talent” Award from Department of Education,Tamil Nadu.(2011). Dr. Praveen has a keen interest towards cosmetic dentistry and also planning for international Accreditation.Apart from Dentistry,he’s good orator, table tennis player and big Movie lover.You can connect with him through his Instagram @docforsmile and the mail ID is prsmilesandendo@gmail.com.

Dr. Tarini Mullick is a Restorative Dentist and Endodontist who graduated from Subharti Dental College and has completed her post-graduation (MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics) from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal in 2021. She has also completed her certification in Aesthetic Dentistry in 2019 and Integrated Dental Photography in 2021 from MCODS, Manipal. She has an avid interest in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. She believes it’s not just about restoring smiles, it’s also about making the experience pleasant enough to bring a smile to the patient’s face. Apart from the world of dentistry, books, music and hot teas on rainy days rank high on her list of must-haves. She is always open for communication at- tarinimullick@gmail.com

Dr Kunal Bhatia is a paediatric dentist freshly graduated from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. His interests lie in bio active materials and stem cell research. You can follow him on instagram @so.bhatiaful.

Dr. Esha Thakor graduated from Faculty of Dental Sciences, DDU, Nadiad, Gujarat. She pursued her Post graduation in Periodontology form Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. She has also pursued the Certificate Course in Integrated Dental Photography from Manipal. She is passionate about Dental as well as General photography. Currently she’s pursuing the Certificate Course in Oral and Advanved Implantology. Apart from dentistry she is always up for a ride to the beaches and she loves being a wanderlust. You can follow her Instagram photography page by the name @snap_studio_95

Dr Ruturaj khankari is a fledging Prosthodontist at GDC Mumbai one of the best college in India. He’s done his UG and internship from Dy Patil dental college hospital, Pune in 2019. Dr Ruturaj was an average student in his college yet he was able to secure AIR 165 in his very first NEET attempt. Other than dentistry, he’s very much techno savy, a fitness enthusiast and also he’s fond of music and plays keyboard.

Dr. Meenakshi is a dentist based in Chennai. She graduated from Chettinad Dental College and Hospital, Chennai in 2019 and is currently pursuing Postgraduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur. Dr. Meenakshi’s interest towards composites and root canal treatment was the driving force behind her postgraduation choice. She has presented various papers and posters in several state and national level conferences and has also won many accolades. Apart from dentistry, she loves to write calligraphy and adventure sports. You can follow Dr.Meenakshi on instagram by the name of @meenu_muthiah or on email : meenu30796@gmail.com

Dr. Paloma Parulkar finished her MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry from DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai in 2021 with a distinction and the coveted University Gold Medal. Her eloquent oration skills have won her multiple national and international awards for various presentations.

Dr Harshhan, BDS is a dentist based in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He graduated from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore in 2020 and is aspiring to become an Endodontist and an Aesthetic Dentist. He has scored a rank of 656 in NEET MDS EXAM 2021, held in December 2020. He is interested in Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship and Business and is currently on a learning spree in those fields from a variety of sources available for free on the internet.

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Is RCT required for all pulp exposures

Dr Abarajithan speaks on a dental podcast  called 32 minute by Dr Mayur Davda
About the speaker: Dr.M.Abarajithan is the one of the most sought-after endo guru of recent times in
India.He has delivered an astounding 70 guest lectures,and conducted more than
100 workshops in clinical endodontics. He is popularly known for his lively and
simplified lectures in a unique story telling format.His endodontic documentations
are eye catching. He has contributed to various textbooks including the Grossman’s
textbook of endodontics. He is the recipient of the best clinician award from both
the indian and tamilnadu association of endodontics for the year 2017,2018. Has
numerous publications to his credit.He has a practice limited to micro-endodontics
in Virudhunagar. His trademark E
NDO360 workshop is very famous among dentists
willing to learn endo.

Got a pulp exposure in a trauma case & the patient comes to you  after 4 weeks. Let’s start root canal treatment right ?

⚠️Think again

All pulp exposures do not warrant root canal treatment. However the truth is all dentists still start it as soon as they see a pulp exposed. In this dental podcast Dr. Abarajithan & Dr. Mayur try to bust thus mindset.

THE FULL PODCAST IS 90 MINUTES LONG AND WE HAVE DIVIDED IT INTO 2 PARTS

In this 👁 EYE OPENING episode I learnt a LOT of new things from Dr. Abarajithan.

Part 2 -Here’s what you can listen in this podcast: 

  1. This episode starts with a QUESTION by our guest speaker: Which HELMET will you buy – the one that breaks on impact or one that doesn’t ?  🔥TRUST ME this will change the way you think! 
  2. Pulpotomy VS pulp capping ? Which has better prognosis 
  3. MTA vs BioDentin
  4. Light cure MTA
  5. Pulp survival in cases of concussion, concussion + tooth mobility, intrusion / extrusion 
  6. Got a tooth AVULSION ? Do we do RCT externally or no ??
  7. How do we get better prognosis in replantation cases? 
  8. What is DRY TIME ??

PART 1 – In this 👁 EYE OPENING episode I learnt a LOT of new things from Dr. Abarajithan.

Here’s what you can listen in this podcast: 

  1. Different instances where we encounter pulp exposure. 
  2. Talk on an Interesting article by S. Kakehashi 
  3. Management of traumatic pulp exposures
  4. Management if carious pulp exposures
  5. Does SIZE of the exposure matter? What If its a huge pulp exposure in traumatic cases? 
  6. What if we are seeing the case after 4 weeks of traumatic pulp exposure? Can we proceed with root canal treatment or that’s an overkill ? 
  7. Partial pulpotomy & its role in traumatic pulp exposures of ADULT TEETH as against root canal treatment ? 

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Endodontics simplified with Dr Sanket Sheth

Finally I got an opportunity to record Endodontics simplified with Dr Sanket Sheth one of the finest Endodontists of India. I know Sanket since 6 years now and I have to admit I have never seen anyone so excited about endodontics. He is a super busy man so, as soon as his dates got, free I invited him over to my studio on Mumbai. The interview was 90 minutes long so I’ve divided it into 3 parts.

In Part THREE Dr. Sanket speaks about:

  1. How to avoid perforations 
  2. 4 ways to differentiate between a bleeding spot from a perforation VS bleeding from an accessory canal
  3. What is a FILE FLUTTER? 
  4. Finding accessory canals – how & when ? 
  5. FIND the MB2 !!
  6. Mid mesial canal 

In Part TWO Dr. Sanket speaks about:

  1. 🙋‍♂️Indications to use Calcium hydroxide / MTA
  2. ✌️MTA Vs Calcium hydroxide 
  3. 🧐Got a perforation? Now how do we manage it? 
  4. 🤓His preferred Rubber dam CLAMPS !! 
  5. Rubber dam sheets THICK vs THIN & how to store them ?
  6. 🤔Can we use ARTICANE for a nerve block ? 
  7. 🔥 Intra-PULPAL anesthesia
  8. 💪 Intra ligamentary anesthesia for endodontics 
  9. 🕳Access opening design & TIPS 
  10. 🥋Ninja Access opening ?

Listen to the full episode here

Endodontics Simplified Part 2

In Part ONE Dr. Sanket speaks about:

  1. How he decided to take up endodontics and a journey through his postgraduate days
  2. He provided some inputs in how a student must go about deducing the right college for post graduation.
  3. The most critical step in endodontics – DIAGNOSIS & treatment planning with a foresight.
  4. Signs, symptoms and tests to reach an accurate differential.
  5. Cold test VS electric pulp test – what, when, why and HOW TO
  6. IOPA (RVG) vs OPG in endodontic diagnosis
  7. Diagnosing fractured teeth Crack tooth syndrome VS vertical tooth fractures
  8. CBCT for fracture imaging ?
  9. Treatment planning in cases of young permanent teeth
  10. Special cases which require a frequent follow-up

About the speaker: A master endodontist and a passionate entrepreneur Dr. Sanket Sheth graduated from the D Y Patil University school of dentistry in 2008 and did his post- graduation in the field of conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from an institute of eminence that is Manipal College of Dental sciences. Dr.Sanket Sheth loves to diagnose and treat Endodontics and re-vision Endo cases along with special interest in surgical Endodontics, he also performs full mouth comprehensive dentistry along with his other specialities to give patients the best.He is passionate about NiTi instruments and wishes to develop one which would be proudly made in India.He has had international publications in world renowned journals He was first to introduce fire wire NiTi in india under the brand FlexiCON now knows as Edgefiles from EdgeEndo globally.He is a Fellow of Advanced General Education from Manipal University.Apart from dentistry he loves to go on treks and loves to travel. He was KoL for Kavokerr for 2years.He is currently mentor to orbit Lifesciences Pvt ltd. He can reached via WhatsApp 7977539593. Instagram @rootcanalrocks / email Drsms86@gmail.com

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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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