#18 - DIGITAL DENTISTRY with Dr. Leighton Phu

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7!.Dentistry like the rest of the world is going digital. Whilst it can be daunting to try out new technology and incorporate it into your everyday work flow, there can also be immense benefits. ..Dr. Leighton Phu is the Principal Dentist at SV Dental Centre and someone who has really harnessed the power of digital technology in every day dental practice. Whether you’re currently using digital techniques or unsure about where to start I’m sure you’ll find this episode helpful! ..Thanks Leighton for joining us on the show!..TIME STAMPS01:10 - How much of dentistry has moved into the digital sphere 04:32 - Does digital dentistry make things easier? 05:30 - Does Digital Dentistry make anything harder? 06:40 - DJ-ING, Producing and Side Hustles09:08 - A Typical Day at the Practice (Implants and Pros)13:25 - How important are the traditional Analog techniques? 14:50 - How digital dentistry helps you see things you couldn’t before17:55 - Do we have to think differently when it comes to digital dentistry 22:10 - Scanning soft tissue 23:25 - Implants and Digital Dentistry28:10 - Digital Dentistry allowing greater collaboration 31:55 - The power of digital photography 37:10 - How to start with digital photography? 40:10 - Being a Mentor in the Dental X | ACE Program 44:10 - Where do you see digital dentistry in 20 years time?