Episode 318

The Latest Advances in Regenerative Dentistry, Stem Cell Research & the Future of Dentistry with Dr. Vitor Neves

Host: Gary Takacs | Published Date: February 21, 2018 | Listening Time: 0:58:47

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The advances that are happening in dentistry are nothing short of amazing! We are able to help patients in ways that simply were not possible even just a few years ago, and the future gets even more amazing.

Running time: 58:47 minutes

In this Thriving Dentist Show Gary invited his friend, Dr. Vitor Neves to share the latest research on regenerative dentistry, stem cell research and the future of dentistry. Vitor is a qualified Dentist in the UK and Brazil and is completing his PhD in regenerative dentistry at King’s College London. In this Show Gary and Vitor discuss; Vitor’s background including his influence from both his Mother and Father who are Dentists in Brazil, the latest stem cell research demonstrating how stem cells in dental pulp can be modulated to increase dentin repair, how research will eventually result in knowledge that can be applied in practice, a path to follow for those interested in a career in research, the current state of regenerative dentistry and where these advances are likely headed and throughout the interview Vitor shares his perspective on the future of dentistry and what our amazing profession might look like in the next 25-50 years. Spoiler alert; Vitor shares his optimistic perspective that the future of dentistry will just keep getting better! If you like science, you will LOVE this interview.

Vitor’s website:
drvitorneves.com

Vitor’s email address:
dr.nevesvitor@gmail.com

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Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.

As a dental practice coach, Gary provides guidance for dental professionals on how to create a healthier practice style that lets them deliver excellent patient care while reducing depending on insurance.

More importantly, Gary’s insights are not just based on theory – as a co-owner of a dental practice, he has first-hand experience in making this transformation from a high-volume and low-fee insurance model to a fee-for-service approach that is more sustainable and promotes a patient-centric and financially healthy dental practice, and he is dedicated to sharing this knowledge with other dental practitioners via the popular Thriving Dentist Show!
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