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The Journey behind the specialist #3: From fear to mastery with Dr Omar Ikram

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026Leave a Comment

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In this Specialist Series episode, Ahmed sits down with Dr Omar Ikram to explore the journey behind becoming a specialist endodontist, educator and innovator. From his early years in New Zealand to his time training at King’s College London. Dr Omar reflects on the moments that shaped his clinical confidence, his decision to specialise and the challenges that come with mastering one of the most technically demanding areas of dentistry.

Most played episodes series #1 – Endodontics and sharing knowledge with Dr Omar Ikram

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Leave a Comment

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In this popular episode, we’re joined by none other than Dr Omar Ikram — a name you’ve likely seen pop up in your social feeds. Dr Ikram is a Specialist Endodontist, practice owner, hospital clinician, and an absolute force when it comes to online education in dentistry. Whether you’re struggling with confidence or just want to pick up a few expert pearls, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and reassurance. See more information about Dr Ikram episode here – https://www.dentalheadstart.com/9-omar-ikram/

Discoveries in Dental Focus #2 – Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) for Endodontic procedures

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024Leave a Comment

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Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to read through numerous journal articles.

Hosted by @dr.haydynbathurst

In this episode I discuss the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), a calcium silicate-based cement used in endodontic procedures such as pulp capping and preventing pulpal exposure, even in cases of irreversible pulpitis. However, there are potential contradictions in using MTA, such as the need for an aseptic environment and the potential for pulp exposure, which may negate its effectiveness.

TIP #144 – Restorative Workflow in Endodontics with Dr Harry Mohan

July 25, 2024July 24, 20241 Comment

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In this episode, Dr Harry Mohan, a specialist endodontist breaks down how to protect the tooth in between each appointment and gives some practical tips on how to and why to place interim/temporary restorations. Dr Mohan breaks down the restorative workflow in endo from completely stripping down the tooth and protecting that coronal seal till a definitive restoration can be placed.

TIP #135 – Endodontic Radiography: How to catch that apex! with A/Prof William Ha

November 16, 2023March 6, 2024Leave a Comment

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In dental school, taking PAs in endodontics has been incredibly fiddly. It really puts patients through the ringer trying to catch that apex when you missed it the first time. How should we be taking PAs, how many should we be taking, can I just use my apex locator instead? These are questions we’ve been dying to have a clear answer for, and if you’ve thought the same thing this episode is for you. Joining us again is Endodontist Associate Professor Ha to help give a resolution to this.

TIP #133 – Mythbusting in Rotary with A/Prof William Ha

September 14, 2023September 27, 2023Leave a Comment

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A lot of dental students that are about to graduate haven’t gotten much experience with rotary endodontics. With us here to bust many myths regarding rotary is Associate Professor Ha of the University of Sydney, a specialist endodontist and co-founder of the extremely helpful endo-prep app. If you’re looking for clarification on what a ‘hybrid system’ actually means and tips for rookies to avoid in using rotary than this is the episode for you.

FEATURE #73 – Marathoning Dentistry, Endodontic Training & PhDs with Dr Aovana Timmerman

July 18, 2022July 16, 2022Leave a Comment

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If there’s one thing I took away from this episode with Dr Aovana Timmerman, it is that dentistry is a marathon not a sprint. It takes discipline, persistence and a consistent pace to maintain motivation and prevent burnout.

In this episode, we talk to Dr Aovana about what it is that drives her passion for continuous learning and growth in dentistry, and the parallels our profession has with physical activity. We reflect on her journey as a general dentist for 10 years, before undergoing endodontic specialist training, research and why she’s now chosen to undertake a PhD.

Dr Aovana is a fantastic role model and really instills confidence in young dentists that there is so much potential for us to do great things – we just have to chase it!

TIP #77 – Finding that Missing Canal with Dr Mehdi Rahimi

March 3, 2022March 2, 2022Leave a Comment

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Nothing is more frustrating than knowing you’re missing something and not being able to find it, and in the world of Endodontics, it is no different when it comes to hunting down that elusive missing canal.

In this episode, Dr Mehdi Rahimi shares his tips, tricks and tools to locating these canals from rubber dam placement to the specific burs he uses and CBCT assessments.

TIP #73 – I Fractured a File – Now What? with Dr Mehdi Rahimi

February 3, 2022February 23, 2022Leave a Comment

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Fractured instruments, perforations, hypochlorite accidents – you name it, it seems as though there are so many things that can ‘go wrong’ when we’re working on microscopic canals. It’s a daunting situation to be in, but it’s an inevitable part of practicing endodontics that happens to even the very best of dentists.

In this episode, Dr Mehdi Rahimi talks us through a mindset shift on how we should view these misadventures. In particular, we focus on fractured files and his top tips on the pre-emptive conversations we ought to have with patients, and how to go about managing them in case it does occur.

TIP #71 – Taming the Hot Pulp with Dr Mehdi Rahimi

January 20, 2022January 21, 2022Leave a Comment

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Nobody likes to be in pain, and as dentists, we have patients walking through the door in pain everyday. And it’s our job to help them out. However, every so often, we encounter the Angry Hot Pulp, which just won’t settle no matter what we do to try anaesthetise it.

We are so fortunate to be have Dr Mehdi Rahimi – a specialist Endodontist, Adjunct Associate Professor and president of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW Branch) – join us over a three part series, to talk through all the common endo problems we might encounter and how to manage them. In this episode, he talks us through what exactly causes a hot pulp and the protocol he’s developed to manage it.