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When we think instagram dentistry and prosthodontics, we tend to think veneers and full mouth rehab. Tired teeth restored back to their beautiful original state. Little space is left for dentures and rem pros.
Yet dentures and your first full mouth rehab. They are the path to a beautiful smile, effective function and increased self confidence, which is so easily lost when a patient looses their smile.
This critical aspect of dentistry has been generally made engaging by Dr Sravan Chunduru, an Adelaide based Prosthodontist I had the pleasure of chatting with of this episode of the Dental Head Start Podcast.
One of Sravans key practice goals is to make advanced dental care as accessible as possible. This includes options such as saving teeth and removable pros where other clinicians may default to dental implants.
A great chat with someone who has helped me through uni and beyond. Thanks for your time Sravan!
In This Episode
2:38 – Motivation to become a Prosthodontist
5:15 – Moving and growing up in Melbourne
7:09 – Deciding to do dentistry
11:23 – His first job
13:05 – Challenges in his first year
17:19 – Taking on complex care
22:19 – Life of a prosthodontist student
26:03 – Unique aspects of a specialist prosthodontist program
27:33 – Managing xerostomia
31:52 – Advice for those interested in purseuing Prosthodontics
35:56 – Common mistakes Sravan sees dental students make
39:26 – Mentorship and tutoring roles
40:32 – Situations that go wrong with students
43:18 – Common mistakes with impression taking
51:29 – Tips to get good suction on dentures
1:01:23 – Managing patients with denture difficulties
1:04:30 – Tips for new grads
Links
- Dr Sravan Chunduru’s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sravan.pros/
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (prosthodontics) @ Usyd
Prime Head Start

The Prime Head Start Segment is right after the feature interview and this episode it’s with Patric Moberger, the general manager for training and development. We all make mistakes and the vast majority of the time we don’t know it. This week, we’re talking about the Three common mistakes dentists unwittingly make.
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Restoring Excellence

For years I have been reading Lincolns posts, learning from their courses and benefiting from their content. It was only a natural progression to partner with Restoring Excellence and the Dental Head Start Podcast.
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The 4Sight Dental Journal!

4Sight Dental is made to help dental students become great dentists. The first way we’re going to do this is throught The 4Sight Dental Journal, a journal to help you get clarity, focus and perspective on your dental career.
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The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully.
If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads!
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