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Mar 2025
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Very Dental Student: Managing Difficult ...

Alan Mead
About this episode

Mohamed is back with Kevin, Zach and Al to pose dental student questions to these grizzled veterans. 

The guys start out with a raucous discussion of NCAA brackets and what's wrong with basketball but then move to answering questions from curious dental students!

Some key topics of discussion:

  • Post-Op Sensitivity: What are your protocols for managing post-op sensitivity for fillings or crowns?
  • Challenging Patients: How do you handle patients who challenge your clinical recommendations or demand unnecessary treatment?
  • Soft Tissue Management: What are your best practices for managing soft tissue during restorative or surgical procedures?
  • Referral Management: How do you manage patient referrals to a specialist while maintaining continuity of care?

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