Professional Development Courses

Join your host, Dr Jillian Brock as she interviews Dr Michael Mandikos in this new series on the Single Crown. Dr Liam White, a Post-graduate Student in Prosthodontics joins Jillian and together they ask Michael for all the details in how to prescribe, check fit and eventually cement a single unit crown. Join the podcast as they get into the nitty-gritty of every stage of the single crown treatment, and learn all the tips and tricks that make for a perfect, specialist-level crown. 

Join Dr Tim Keys, Paediatric Dentist, in the second part of this Podcast, as he speaks frankly with Dr Jillian Fisher on the referral pathway for Paediatrics, Special Needs, Autotransplantation, Hypomineralisation, Bonded Zirconia Bridges, and the importance of giving a good local anaesthetic !

Join Dr Tim Keys, Paediatric Dentist, as he speaks frankly with Dr Jillian Fisher on all things related to treating children. In this first of a 2-part Podcast, Dr Keys talks about the Childhood Benefits Scheme, how to manage treatment plans for child patients, and when and how to use Nitrous Oxide. He also speaks about the correct use of restorations verses Stainless Steel or Zirconia crowns (including Hall Crowns) for children, and how much Fluoride kids should be using ! 

Have you had post-op sensitivity under new crowns or composite restorations ? It could be the Dentine Bonding technique you are using is incorrect. 

Dr Mandikos speak about how to avoid these post-operative complications and how to manage them, if they happen. He also talks about whether we need the "additional" steps of applying products like Gluma and Chlorhexidine.

29 mins

Younger dentists need good Mentors. Dental school teaches the fundamentals, but there is so much to learn about practical procedures, as well as relating to patients, and there aren't many courses that can teach these. 

In this interview, Dr Mandikos discusses the topic of mentorship - what makes a good Mentor, what they can offer, and how to find one!

26 Minutes

Are you confused about Occlusion ? Not sure about when to take a record in MIP or CR ?? Or maybe you are unsure about the correct type of Splint to use, and when it is clinically indicated ???

In this Companion Podcast, recorded after the Understanding Occlusion program in Mackay, Dr Michael Mandikos answers some of the questions that were raised at the course, and he provides some insights into Occlusion and Splints, for those who were not present on the day. 

48 Minutes

What advice would you offer to Recent Graduates ?

Join Dr Jillian Brock as she asks Dr Michael Mandikos to reflect on the ups and downs of his career as a Specialist. What has worked for him, and what does he regret ? Hear some of Michael's thoughts on Clinical Practice, New Technologies, Social Media and enjoying a fulfilling career in Dentistry. 

18 Minutes

Why should you offer Gold Restorations to all of your patients ?

In this post-course interview, Dr Mandikos speaks with a "Legend of Gold", Dr Randy Allan, about all of the amazing benefits of cast Gold restorations. Dr Allan explains how Gold can be beneficial for the patient (from conservatism through to its incredible longevity) and also discusses why it is beneficial to the Dentist too - notably its simplicity to cement and lack of post-operative complications. The pair also discuss the place of Gold alongside or even instead of, modern all-ceramic restorations. 

34 Minutes