047 Beyond White Teeth: Pink Aesthetics & Interdisciplinary Dentistry with Dr. Tadahiko Nakano

What does it take to create smiles that don't just look good on day one — but stay beautiful for decades?In this episode of All Pulp No Fiction, Dr. Akram Al-Wahabi sits down with Dr. Tadahiko Nakano, award-winning clinician and third-generation dentist, to explore the thinking behind truly predictable aesthetic dentistry.Dr. Nakano shares how his mentors at Harajuku Dental Office — including SJCD founder Dr. Masao Yamazaki — shaped his interdisciplinary philosophy, and why modern aesthetics is no longer just about white teeth. From managing "pink aesthetics" and gummy smiles to microsurgical soft-tissue techniques, digital facial scanning, and knowing exactly when to choose indirect ceramic restorations over direct composites, this conversation is a masterclass in comprehensive treatment planning. In this episode:- Why Dr. Nakano became a dentist — and the mentors who shaped his career.- White aesthetics vs. pink aesthetics: why the gum matters as much as the tooth.- Function first: bite force, oral function testing, and data gathering in an aging society.- Digital workflow: intraoral scanning, facial scans, and communicating with technicians.- Direct vs. indirect restorations — the decision-making framework.- Microsurgery and avoiding scar formation in crown lengthening and root coverage.- Advice for young dentists entering interdisciplinary dentistry.See Dr. Nakano live at the 6th GC International Dental Symposium:Dr. Nakano will be lecturing on "Advantages of Periodontal Microsurgery in the Esthetic Zone" as part of the Next-Generation Dental Leadership session — a program bringing together top-voted speakers from previous NextGen editions, integrating restorative and periodontal excellence.Saturday, October 3If today's conversation on interdisciplinary care, white & pink esthetics, and microsurgery sparked your interest, don't miss the chance to see these concepts demonstrated live through his clinical cases.Register:https://www.gc.dental/japan/6thsymposium/en/registrationSession details:https://www.gc.dental/japan/6thsymposium/en/session/sessions33-34All Pulp No Fiction is presented by GC Corporation, Academic Division – Dental Information Center.