Dr Simon Chard and Dr Lincoln Harris

The BACD Podcast

Overview:

In the inaugural episode of The BACD Podcast, Dr. Simon Chard, president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), warmly welcomes Dr. Lincoln Harris, a renowned dentist specializing in a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry and CEO of Ripe Global. Dr. Harris, based near the coast of Queensland, Australia, is set to be a featured speaker at the upcoming New Horizons Conference in November 2023. Dr. Harris will be conducting a hands-on workshop, Advanced Treatment Planning Bootcamp and delivering the keynote lecture, Building Aesthetic Foundations at the conference.
This episode serves as an enlightening primer not just for the conference but also on the evolution and dynamics of modern dentistry. It focuses on the challenges and advantages of operating a multidisciplinary dental practice in a small town, the role of technology like chairside milling in dentistry, and the importance of continual learning through platforms like Ripe Global.

Key Highlights:

1. Introducing Dr. Lincoln Harris: Known for his multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Harris covers everything from restorative dentistry to soft tissue and implant surgery, as well as orthodontics.
2. The Importance of Location: Operating in a small village north of Sydney, Australia, Dr. Harris discusses how the lack of specialists in his area has led him to adopt a more rounded approach to dental care.
3. Ripe Global: Dr. Harris is a co-founder of Ripe Global, the world's leading and fastest-growing cloud-based hands-on training business. He emphasizes how his remote location made him seek online education and subsequently led him to start this educational platform.
4. The Role of Technology: Dr. Harris candidly discusses his experience with chairside milling technology like CEREC, shedding light on the limitations and advantages it brings to restorative dentistry.
5. Complexities and Simplicity in Treatment Planning: Dr. Harris shares insights into the simplicity yet not necessarily the easiness of treatment planning when a dentist is skilled in multiple modalities.

Whether you are a dental professional or someone interested in cosmetic dentistry, this episode offers valuable insights and previews the depth of discussions to be expected in future episodes and at the New Horizons Conference.

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