Ever wondered what legal pitfalls could cost you thousands when buying a dental practice? Dr. David Keir and Dr. Jesse Green reveal the critical legal considerations every dentist needs to know before taking the plunge into practice ownership

Discover the hidden secrets to perfect dental bonding that they never taught you in dental school! In this episode, Dr. Bez breaks down the critical steps that make the difference between successful restorations and frustrating failures.

Ever felt like you're not good enough to be treating patients? You're not alone. In this episode of The Unseen Curriculum, Michael Shambira sits down with Dr. Aneet Gill to unpack the mental challenges of being a new dental graduate

Join Christina as she sits down with Michael Shambira, winner of the 2025 Australian Dental Graduate Award, for an intimate conversation about resilience, sacrifice, and success.

Are you contemplating diving into practice ownership? Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful practice acquisition with our Dental Business Head Start series! Join Dr. David Keir and Dr. Jesse Green from the Savvy Dentist podcast as they unravel the mysteries of buying a dental practice.

Ever wondered what drives the most respected dentists to achieve excellence? Join us for an intimate conversation with Dr. Sahil Soni, the renowned DPR administrator and respected dental educator, as he shares his remarkable journey from struggling new graduate to clinical excellence.

Ever wondered what your dental career will actually look like after graduation? The transition from dental school to private practice isn't just a new job - it's entering an entirely different world of dentistry that your education barely prepares you for.

Ever wondered how top cosmetic dentists achieve excellence? It's not just talent - it's routine. In this eye-opening episode of The Unseen Curriculum, host Michael Shambira sits down with Dr. Patrick Lam, a renowned cosmetic dentist whose disciplined approach transformed his career.

Ready to take the leap into dental practice ownership? This episode of the Dental Business Head Start focus series dives […]

Ever placed a filling only to discover a weak contact point or frustrating overhang? The secret to restorations that truly last lies in one critical skill: mastering your matrix technique. In this episode, Dr. David Keir shares practical wisdom on selecting and placing matrices for perfect restorations every time.

Imagine walking into your child's room to find a stranger choking your child. Fear, panic and an immediate response would be instant, of course with a heroic end and a safe child. However, it is common to let our children snore, effectively choking, each night without investigation or treatment.

Ever wondered if you're "too quiet" to be an effective leader? Dr. Zoe Watson reveals how her gentle approach to leadership created more impact than the loudest voices in the room. 

Ever wondered if dental practice ownership is your path to success or a potential headache waiting to happen? Join Dr. […]

Welcome to The Dental Mentoring Series, the series dedicated to helping dental graduates thrive in their careers. In this episode, Dr. David Keir reveals the surprising life lessons I learned from playing over a million hands of poker – and how they directly apply to your dental career.

Ever wondered how others make dental school look easy while you're struggling to stay afloat? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of the Dental Head Start Podcast, final-year student Michael Shambira and Dr. Ricky Wasef dive into the hidden aspects of dental education that no one teaches but everyone experiences.

Learn how to:

Navigate the challenges of dental school while staying true to yourself

Build resilience through difficult clinical experiences

Develop effective communication skills that create trust with patients

Balance professional expectations with personal growth

Find your unique strengths instead of comparing yourself to others

In this popular episode, we’re joined by none other than Dr Omar Ikram — a name you’ve likely seen pop up in your social feeds. Dr Ikram is a Specialist Endodontist, practice owner, hospital clinician, and an absolute force when it comes to online education in dentistry. Whether you’re struggling with confidence or just want to pick up a few expert pearls, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and reassurance. See more information about Dr Ikram episode here - https://www.dentalheadstart.com/9-omar-ikram/

Hosted by Dr David Keir Are you spending thousands on CPD but not seeing the ROI you hoped for? You’re […]

I had the pleasure of seeing one of Dr Martin Gale’s lectures on dental artificial intelligence last year, and it seems that AI might be a possible help for making those
difficult diagnostic decisions. We’ve discussed AI on the podcast before but this technology is rapidly changing, so it’s due for another episode. And Dr Gale is the man when it comes to implementation of AI into dentistry, in particular into endodontics. He has been researching dental AI since 2005 and has developed a working app for endodontic diagnosis since 2017. In this first episode, he’ll take us through the development of AI and its practical uses in dentistry, including in endodontics. In the second episode (coming soon) we will explore the responsibility dentists have in implementing this powerful technology, and raise awareness about how AI may disrupt the dental industry in the coming decades. I think you’ll enjoy it!