General Dental Residency

Second stop... Brisbane!

Join us at our Brisbane Study Club on March 29th with Specialist Prosthodontist, Dr. Justin Le. Only 10 days to go!

Spend the morning learning, connecting, and sharing ideas with fellow clinicians. We’ll dive into predictable, stress-free implant restorations and real-world case discussions, then relax over brunch and catch up with the wider dental community.

See what a “perfect implant crown” really looks like in 2026, grab practical tips you can put straight into practice on Monday, and get hands-on in a supportive, interactive environment.

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Brisbane | March 29th, 2026

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Perio-Restorative Interface 5 Key Takeaways:

1. Implant restorative emergence angles of greater than >30 degrees, doubles the periimplantitis risk in a general population, and even more so in a periodontitis susceptible patient

2. Biology beats engineering and artistry, respect the patient’s periodontal susceptibility to inflammation. 30-50% of adults over 45 years of age have moderate-severe periodontitis. Respect these patients and their susceptibility to subgingival restorative margins.

3. Most patients do not benefit from dentures that replace molars, and find a shortened dental arch sufficient. Dentures does increase the risk of caries and attachment loss on abutment teeth.

4. Resin bonded bridges should be considered first treatment options for maxillary lateral incisors and lower incisors in periodontally susceptible patients due to the higher risk of peri-implantitis

5. Subgingival restorative margins can lead to chronic inflammation, periodontitis, recession, or in some cases stability. In posterior areas, the worst case scenario can often be managed, in the anterior/aesthetic zone, the same consequence can be disastrous.

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Explaining periodontal disease to patients can be challenging. Clinical terms like periodontitis, attachment loss, and pockets can quickly confuse patients, so the key is to keep explanations simple and relatable.

Dr Alex Khominsky, specialist periodontist and educator at gDR, shares these principles when communicating periodontal disease to patients:

1. Start by explaining that periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the bone supporting the teeth, not just the gums.

2. Clarify the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis affects the gums, while periodontitis involves bone loss.

3. Focus on bone erosion around the tooth, which patients understand more easily than technical terms.

4. Explain that early periodontal disease often has no pain, but signs like bleeding when brushing or flossing can appear.

5. Use simple analogies. Calculus can be described like a splinter around the tooth that causes inflammation.

6. Explain that bacteria under the gums harden into calculus (tartar), which irritates the surrounding tissue.

7. In susceptible patients, this inflammation can lead to progressive bone loss around the teeth.

8. Describe treatment simply: remove the bacterial deposits and calculus through periodontal therapy.

9. Discuss risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, genetics, and immune health.

10. Emphasise that periodontal care requires ongoing maintenance and good oral hygiene, not just a single treatment.

Clear communication improves patient understanding, compliance, and long-term outcomes.

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Good clinical photography is one of the most underrated skills a dentist can build.

Clear photos improve documentation, treatment planning, patient communication, and the way you assess your own work over time.

A few simple fundamentals make a big difference:
capture the smile line properly, reduce motion blur with good lighting and flash, use your team to help with retraction and mirrors, and remember that you do not need the most expensive setup to get strong results.

What matters most is consistency, technique, and understanding the basics well.

These are the kinds of practical skills that help dentists elevate both their clinical workflow and the way they present their work.

For more practical education, mentorship, and clinical growth, follow gDR and explore the General Dental Residency via the link in bio.

Most practice owners believe profitability comes from working more clinically.

In reality, sustainable practice growth comes from developing high performing associates.

When clinicians are confident, productive and aligned with the practice vision, the entire practice performs better. Patients receive better care, team morale improves, and the practice owner gains the ability to step back from the chair without sacrificing growth.

But many practice owners struggle with the same challenges:

1. How do you develop associates into high performers?

2. How do you motivate clinicians while maintaining culture?

3. How do you step back clinically while keeping the practice growing?

4. How do you avoid spending all your time training your team?

Dr Alex Khominsky from gDR is joining Prime Practice for a live conversation on how high performing associates directly influence practice profitability.

This session will cover practical strategies for developing clinicians, improving performance, and creating systems that allow practice owners to scale.

📅 17 March 2026
⏰ 7:30 pm AEDT
💻 Live Online

Free webinar.

RSVP through the link in our bio at https://www.primepractice.com.au/event-details/how-high-performing-associates-drive-practice-profitability

There’s no substitute for reps.

You can’t outsource clinical experience; you have to earn it. At GDR, we create the space and support so you can do just that.

🔹 Real cases. Real coaching. Real-world skills.

Our Study Clubs are where honest conversations meet hands-on growth. Whether you’re tackling a clinical hurdle or refining your approach, there’s always room to grow, together.

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