Digital dentistry started in the 1980s. But according to Dr Wolf-Dieter Perlitz, we’re now entering something entirely new: the era of connected dentistry. In this episode of The Dental Practitioner, host Dr Dominic Aouad sits down with Wolf-Dieter — Head of DS Core Product Management at Dentsply Sirona — to unpack what that means for dentists right now and over the next decade. With a background in engineering and health economics, Wolf-Dieter brings a rare perspective to the conversation: o...
Jun 9
22 min
There are only 29 special needs dentists in Australia. Seven of them work in NSW. And 1.4 million Australians with profound or severe disabilities depend on someone else to brush their teeth. In this episode of The Dental Practitioner, host Dr Cathleen Dong sits down with Dr Zanab Malik — special needs dentist, researcher, and founder of the AI-powered oral health app My Special Needs Dental Home — to unpack a specialty that most dentists have never fully encountered. Zanab shares her journey...
Apr 23
51 min
What began as frustration with dangerous misinformation on social media has transformed Professor Markus Blatz into one of dentistry's most trusted voices, reaching nearly a quarter of a million clinicians worldwide. In this first episode of our two-part series with Dentsply Sirona—celebrating their support of the new ADA NSW Digital Training Centre—Dr Dominic Aouad, immediate past president of ADA NSW, sits down with this internationally renowned educator and researcher to explore the fundam...
Nov 19, 2025
27 min
Join Dr Vicki Rozos, ADA NSW Head of Advisory Services, as she speaks with Shane Morgan, Partner at Cutcher & Neale Accounting and Financial Services, about the complex and increasingly scrutinised area of compassionate release of superannuation for dental treatment. With withdrawals for dental procedures skyrocketing, serious concerns about practitioner conduct in this space have been raised by dentistry’s governing bodies. This essential episode explores the legislative framework govern...
Nov 14, 2025
31 min
Join Claire Schifter, ADA NSW CPD Manager, as she delves into the revolutionary impact of AI radiologic technology in dental practices with Dr David Lee, an ADA NSW member dentist and an early adopter of Pearl AI, and Mackenzie Harris from Gamma Tech, Pearl's Australian distributor. Discover how this game-changing technology is transforming patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, improving communication, and raising clinical standards. Dr Lee shares his honest insights about implementi...
Nov 4, 2024
30 min
Join Dr Patrick Meaney and periodontist Rob Fell as they unravel the mystery of cementum tears, a lesser-known dental condition that can mimic endodontic problems. Discover how this emerging issue challenges traditional diagnosis and treatment approaches, and learn about the latest techniques for identifying and managing these perplexing cases. Host: Dr Patrick Meaney Guest: Dr Robb Fell The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episo...
Sep 8, 2024
21 min
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr Patrick Meaney chats with Dr Murray Thomas about how Scope relates to factors like state regulations on medications, adopting new technologies like implants, specialties contributing research, and the Board's "Know Your Scope" resources. Throughout, Murray emphasizes the need for professionals to take a reflective, principled approach to responsibly expanding their scope through training, mentorship, and proper policies. The discussion clarifies dentists ...
Jun 30, 2024
27 min
In this timely episode, Dr Dominic Aouad sits down with Shane Morgan, an experienced accountant with a deep understanding of finance in the dental sector, to delve into the critical aspects of tax planning that dentists should consider as the 2023-24 financial year draws to a close. Shane shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, providing invaluable insights and strategies to help dentists navigate taxation, superannuation, and financial structuring. Whether you're an employed dentist, ...
Jun 12, 2024
44 min
In this episode, we hear about Filling the Gap, a charity run by The Australian Dental Association NSW, that provides free dental care to people in need. We learn how dentists can volunteer their time and make a difference in the lives of others. The charity partners with dentists who donate their time to provide care. There are two ways dentists can get involved: Volunteer at a clinic run by the charity.Volunteer at their practice and see patients referred by the charity.Filling the Gap ta...
Mar 8, 2024
19 min
Dr Jodie Olivier, Vice President of ADA NSW and Chair of the Advocacy Committee, addressed the Country Women's Association of NSW. She spoke about the ADA's commitment to addressing the challenges and issues related to meeting the oral health needs of older Australians in NSW. Related links: Select Committee Report, ADA Advocacy Page The Dental Practitioner is brought to you by the Australian Dental Association NSW. Find resources, episodes, and more at adansw.com.au. If you want to stay up ...
Dec 13, 2023
7 min
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