Dental Implant Mini Audio Residency Episode 1: Implants for the General Dentist with Dr. Leighton Phu

The Noobie Dentist Podcast – Leighton Phu Episode Run Time: 00:40:45   Intro Today, I talk to Dr. Leighton Phu, director and principal dentist at SV Dental Centre. After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2012, he honed his general skills as an associate dentist. In 2015, he joined a practice with Dr. Harris Schlen who also served as his mentor in implant dentistry. Currently, Dr. Leighton is a very skillful general dentist with a focus on implant dentistry. As the first episode in the dental implant audio residency series, we talk about the basics of implant dentistry and Dr. Leighton’s experience in learning the ropes of this specialized procedure. Dr. Leighton also shares helpful tips for how to build confidence in surgery and how to communicate better with patients.   Guest Details Social Media: SV Dental Centre Leighton Phu LinkedIn   Time Stamps [04:38] Dr. Leighton’s journey to implant dentistry [07:12] Getting comfortable with the process and tools [10:44] Continuing professional development in implant dentistry [15:44] Roadblocks in starting implant practice [22:51] Building confidence in your surgical skills [26:13] Key steps in a dental implant procedure [30:39] Managing patients’ expectations [32:18] Tips for better communication with patients [35:37] Considerations before specializing in implant dentistry [37:51] Get started somewhere     Podcast Details As always, if you enjoyed listening to the Noobie Dentist Podcast, please pass the podcast along to your friends, classmates and colleagues. If you haven’t already, head over to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and if you have some time, leave a review! The Noobie Dentist podcast is now available on Spotify, YouTube, noobiedentist.com, the Apple podcast app, Stitcher and any other podcast apps out there!   Website: http://www.noobiedentist.com Instagram: @noobiedentist     Sponsor Details   MoreDent is driving the charge forward in integrated digital dentistry by providing world class education, equipment, products, solutions, and support to thousands of practices. Their goal is simple: to enhance clinical and patient outcomes so that dentists and patients alike can enjoy the highest possible level of success.     To find out more, visit  www.moredent.com.au   Conclusion Do you plan to specialise in implant dentistry? Did you find Dr. Leighton’s insights useful? We would love to hear your thoughts!   Remember to subscribe for more content!