The Dental Implant Podcast
Episodes
Biology of Implantology
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why something things don't work out?Or ever wondered what the ACTUAL truth is behind bone grafting, not just what the biomaterials compa...
Ceramic Implants
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Incredible chat with the immensely knowledgable Sammy Noumbissi about ceramic implants
Overdentures - The Implant Treatment Underdog
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Nigel Hargreaves about overdentures. Nige has completely chamnged my mind about overdentures having seen the results he g...
Collagen Preserved Biomaterials
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we can preserve collagen in biomaterials? Or how about when we can create membranes using bone? Advancements in biomaterial science ...
FP3 - with Dave Veige
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Dave Veige about FP3 full arch prostheses
The Business of Implant Dentistry with Bilal Ahmed
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bilal Ahmed, chartered accountant, discusses business finances and how we should plan our implant businesses and training
How to be Successful in Your Implant Career
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Aly Virani about steps YOU can take to ensure your career goes from strength to strength
Training Pathways in Dental Implants
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bill & I talk about the differences between medical surgical training and dental implant training and why we should hold ourselves...
Vestibular Socket Therapy
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Dr Elaskary about Vestibular Socket Therapy. A novel approach to permit immediate implantation even in compromised sites
Yxoss Custom Membranes - With Rob Felkler
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Rob Felker about Yxoss custom membranes
What your technician wished you knew!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take the records, send it to the lab and forget about it, right? But what if there were little things you could do which would make your tech love you...
Profitability in Implant Dentistry - With James Martin
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was interviewed by James Martin from the Dentists Who Invest podcast. Listen how keeping patient care central is a clear pathway to...
Guided Surgery
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Nick Fahey, a specialist prosthodontist, about guided surgery.Nick has a wealth of knowledge regarding guided surgery and ...
Business of Implant Dentistry
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Titani-nerds! In this episode I talk to Chetan Mathias about the business of implant dentistry
The BEST Implant System
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's annoying, isn't it? Every manufacturer claiming their implant is the BEST. Well, in this episode I talk about which implant system is the best! ...
Our Journies with Grafting - with Uzman Haq
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It almost feels like a rite of passage. Going through different graft materials and techniques over your career only to have mixed results. Here I ta...
'Impossible' Immediate Implants
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No, you don't need a thick buccal plate in order to immediate place an implant....
Optisplint - Digital Full Arch Scanning
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard about photogammetry. But have you heard about the Optisplint?! This is a method to create a scannable verification jig for full ar...
Implant Temporaries for the GDP
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Jaz Gulati, we talk about what EVERY GDP needs to know about implant temporary restorations
Autogenous Grafting - With Serif Kücük
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many ways to graft, so many materials! In this episode I speak to Serif Kücük who runs the Bone Factory training academy. Serif has spent years ...
Combining Implants & Invisalign
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some patients want to have Invisalign or clear aligner treatment but also need implants. How do you sequence it? How do you plan? In this episode I s...
Associates & Implants
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to place dental implants as an associate can be extremely rewarding, but not always easy to implement. In this episode, I speak to Mateen wh...
Implants & Sedation
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Implants and sedation go hand in hand! Want to know more about assessment and implementing into your practice? Thanks to Rob Endicott for joining me i...
Implants & Orthodontics
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In certain cases, we need ortho to undertake implant therapy. Ignore at your own peril! In this episode I speak to a good friend and consultant orthod...
Profitability in Implantology
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to James Martin from Dentists Who Invest podcast and we discuss what things we need to consider to make dental implants profi...
Implants in the Current Economic Environment
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Barrow is well known for his insights into dental business. In this episode, we have a candid conversation about communication (or more importa...
Short Implants
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Short implants! How short is short? Do they work? How do you use them? Listen as I chat to my guest and good friend Dr Uzman Haq and we talk about sho...
Reusing Components
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we reuse implant components?! Healing abutments? Impression copings? Lab analogs?! Here I discuss some data and what I do to help you make your...
What's the deal with flapless implants?
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, what is the deal with flapless implants? I've seen a BIG push recently towards advising novice implant surgeons towards flapless, fully guided pla...
Investing in Education & Equipment
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting and progressing in implantology can be an expensive experience. I chat to James Martin from the Dentists Who Invest podcast and Bilal Ahmed f...
ZAGA Protocols - with Carlos Aparicio
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Aparicio joins Pav in this episode to discuss zygomatic implants. We go into the history of zygomatic implants, what the ZAGA protocol involves...
Metaboliosm, Systemic Health & Healing
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to a friend in the US and we discuss how metabolism & systemic health impacts healing ability
Bone Augmentation
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Selvaraj Balaji, known for his incredible skills in bone augmentation. We discuss key factors required for predictable oss...
Travelling vs Static Surgeons
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Adeel Ali and we discuss pros and cons of being an implant surgeon who travels vs being static in a single place. There a...
Early Implant Failures
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav & Bill chat about their experience in increrase in early implant failures. You're not alone! e are DEFINITELY noticing an in...
Pterygoid Implants
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pterygoid implants! Need I say more? I'm fortunate to work in a clinic where we place pterygoid implants daily. So I'm here to share my thoughts with...
Implants & Soft Tissue
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with pecialist periodontist, Boota Singh Ubi about soft tissue around implants, grafting, aesthetic cases and preventing probl...
Women in Implantology - With Jess Maguire
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess Maguire talks about her journey into implantology, her concerns and how she balanced her new family with her career.If you're in...
What Causes Implant Failures?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about what can potentially cause implant failuires. We ALL have failures, but what can we do to try and mitigate them? Some ...
What GDPs MUST know about implants
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Jaz Gulati from the Protrusive Dental Podcast. He asks some questions as a GDP about how he should deal with certain implant...
All About Attitude
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let us talk about your attitude when it comes to implants! Let us talk about understanding why you want to do implants or increase your skills so that...
My Implant Mistakes
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the failures I've had over the years! Complications happen. It's part of life. I aim to learn from mine and I hope you c...
Discussing Zygomatic Implants
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pav has discussed on numerous occasions how he is on his training pathway for zygomatic implants. In this episode, Pav talks to David Pastorino of ZA...
Implant Engineering
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Blackbeard is an engineer and founder of Southern Implants. He is a FOUNTAIN of knoweldge. In this episode, Pav talks to Graham all things eng...
Vitamin D & Cholesterol
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav talks about the link between vitamin D, cholesterol and how they impact osseointegrationWant to know why implants can randomly fa...
Common Surgical Mistakes
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav discusses common surgical mistakes made during implant dentistry. These are mistakes Pav used to make early in his implant caree...
Creating a Niche in Implants
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav chats with Jaz Gulati, the host of the Protrusive Dental Podcast, about the pros and cons of developing a niche skill set in dent...
Adding & Expanding Implants in Your Practice
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav discusses the pros and cons of adding implants to your practice, and also expanding your skills to offer a wider range of implant...
Coaxis & External Hex
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav discusses how to attain predictable and stable results with external hex implantsHe also discusses why he uses external hex and t...
Patient Communication
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav chats with Paul Homoly. Paul in an internationally renowned expert on communication. He also used to teach implants for the Mis...
Zero Bone Loss Concepts
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav outlines the zero bone loss concepts as described by Prof. Tomas LinkeviciusPav has implemented these protocols for a few years a...
The Morse Taper Connection
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morse taper connections with Bill SchaefferIn this episode, Pav talks with Bill Schaeffer. Bill is a dual qualified medic and dentist and he is a regi...
Planning Your Education
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav talks about how to start and progress with your education in dental implantology. He outlines some of his recommended textbooks ...
Progressing Your Implant Career
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pav & Ferhan Ahmed discuss how they entered into the field of dental implants, how to progress, the mindset required and how to build...
Occlusion & Implants
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Occlusion and implants with Riaz YarTeeth and implants react differently to occlusal forces. In this episode, Pav chats with prosthodontic specialist...
SUPEROSSEOINTEGRATION
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the dramatic negative impact of biological ageing which happens to ALL implants.Learn about superosseointegration and how to accelerate he...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Implant Dentistry
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode! I love dental implants. It is the most professionally rewarding field I've ever worked in!Want to know what mistakes I'v...