Dr. Gregg Kinzer joins Dr. Mustafa and Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan to share his journey from dental school to leading prosthodontist and educator. He discusses mentorship, digital vs. analog workflows, and how Spear Education helps dentists simplify complexity. A must-listen for clinicians at any stage looking to build confidence and master the fundamentals.

Episode Navigation:

00:20 – Introduction to Dr. Gregg Kinzer
01:05 – His path into prosthodontics and near miss with orthodontics
03:30 – Lessons from working alongside Frank Spear
09:15 – The evolution of treatment planning
14:40 – Digital vs. analog: finding the right workflow
23:50 – Teaching simplicity in complexity
37:10 – Advice for new dentists
41:25 – Insights for mid-career clinicians
46:00 – Building confidence through consistency

Featured Discussion Topics:

Career development and mentorship
The future of dental education
Practical use of digital dentistry
Team-based interdisciplinary treatment
Teaching and leadership in clinical practice

Meet Our Guest:
Dr. Gregg Kinzer is a Seattle-based prosthodontist, international lecturer, and faculty leader at Spear Education. He currently serves as President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and is known for his expertise in interdisciplinary care and advanced treatment planning. He is passionate about helping dentists develop confidence through clarity and mastery of foundational skills.

Connect With Simplify Dentistry:
🌐 Website: simplifydds.com

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