Dentistry today is being shaped by more than just clinical skill — it’s being defined by philosophy, leadership, and the ability to build real trust with patients. In this episode, Dr. Edgard El Chaar sits down with Dr. Laura Koo Min Chee to explore what it means to practice dentistry with intention in a rapidly evolving field.

From her global upbringing to her path through dental school and prosthodontic training, Dr. Laura shares how her experiences shaped her perspective on patient care, mentorship, and long-term outcomes.

Together, they unpack the realities behind modern dentistry — from the unseen lab work that builds true expertise to the growing influence of digital workflows and AI.

This episode explores:
• How foundational lab training shapes better clinical decision-making
• The balance between digital dentistry, AI, and human judgment
• Why mentorship is about alignment, not just guidance
• Leadership, culture, and creating a team that reflects your values
• The evolving challenges young dentists face today
• The role of authenticity in building lasting patient relationships

At its core, this conversation is about preserving what matters most in dentistry: connection, trust, and a commitment to doing what’s right for the patient over time.

Whether you’re in the field or simply curious about how dentistry is changing, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on where the profession is headed and what it takes to do it well.

Subscribe for more conversations on the future of dentistry.

What does winemaking have to do with dentistry? More than you think.
This episode breaks down why great work—whether wine or dentistry—can’t be rushed.

In this episode, Dr. El Chaar sits down with Jennifer Kingston and Andrés Campana of Kingston Family Vineyards in Chile to explore the mindset behind true craftsmanship.

This isn’t just about wine—it’s about mastery, patience, and building something that lasts.

We cover:

- Why great wine (and great dentistry) takes time
- The difference between Old World vs New World wine
- How to build a brand rooted in authenticity and legacy
- The danger of chasing trends vs. creating something timeless
- Lessons on failure, resilience, and long-term thinking
- What it really means to create “exceptional” work

From a family vineyard in Chile to the dental chair, the parallels are clear:
👉 Precision matters
👉 Patience matters
👉 And shortcuts always show

If you care about doing things the right way—this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Dr. El Chaar sits down with two standout members of the NYC Dental Smiles team — Dr. Ben Elchami and Dr. Maria Tamay — for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what drew them to dentistry, the mentors who shaped them, and what it truly means to put patients first.

Together, they explore the evolution of digital dentistry, the generational divide between old-school fundamentals and today's social media-driven learning, and the growing pressures of student debt and corporate dentistry on young practitioners.

At the heart of it all is a shared belief: great dentistry is built on trust, communication, and genuine care.

Topics covered:

• How Dr. Elchami and Dr. Tamay found their way to dentistry
  
  
• The moment it became more than a career
  
  
• Mentorship, fundamentals, and what the new generation may be missing
  
  
• Corporate dentistry — the appeal and the drawbacks
  
  
• Building patient trust through education and transparency
  
  
• Aesthetics, function, and treating patients like family

In this episode, Dr. Edgard El Chaar sits down with two rising specialists in periodontics, Dr. Cinzia Dinoi and Dr. Anamaria Castillo, to discuss their journeys into dentistry and what inspired them to pursue periodontal surgery.

From international training experiences to mission work that revealed the life-changing impact of dental care, both doctors share the pivotal moments that led them to choose dentistry—and ultimately specialize in periodontics.

The conversation explores:

• Why they chose dentistry instead of traditional medicine

• How personal experiences shaped their career paths

• The unique intersection of medicine, surgery, and dentistry in periodontics

• The importance of mentorship in shaping young clinicians

• What defines the next generation of dental specialists

Dr. Dinoi reflects on her international journey from Canada to Italy and ultimately to the United States, while Dr. Castillo shares how her family background in medicine and mission experiences influenced her path into healthcare.

Together, they offer insight into how the next generation of specialists is redefining patient care, mentorship, and the future of dentistry.

For students, dentists, and anyone interested in the evolving world of dental medicine, this conversation offers a thoughtful look into the values, discipline, and purpose behind modern periodontics.

🎙 Hosted by Dr. Edgard El Chaar

Featuring Dr. Cinzia Dinoi and Dr. Anamaria Castillo

Dentistry is changing — clinically, culturally, and technologically. In this episode, Dr. Edgard El Chaar sits down with Dr. Sherman Farahani to explore what defines the next generation of modern dentistry.

From multidisciplinary specialty collaboration to advanced digital workflows, they discuss how today’s dentists are redefining excellence beyond social media trends and cosmetic hype.

This conversation covers:

• Why team-based specialty dentistry leads to better long-term outcomes
• The difference between true esthetic mastery and “Instagram dentistry”
• How technology improves precision, predictability, and patient experience
• Mentorship, partnership, and building a culture of excellence
• The challenges young dentists face in today’s rapidly evolving landscape

At NYC Dental Smiles, dentistry is not transactional — it’s relational. Patients enter into a long-term partnership rooted in trust, craftsmanship, and clinical integrity.

Whether you’re a dentist, dental student, or patient curious about where the profession is headed, this episode offers insight into what the future of dentistry truly looks like.

Subscribe for more conversations shaping the future of modern dentistry.

Dental school teaches you how to graduate. It doesn’t teach you how to build a career.

In this episode, Dr. Edgard El Chaar speaks directly to dental students and early-career dentists about the realities of modern dentistry—what’s missing from formal education, the dangers of shortcuts, and why mastery still matters in an era of speed, scale, and corporate pressure.

This conversation covers:

- What dental school does and does not prepare you for

- The role of mentorship, fundamentals, and lifelong learning

- General practice vs specialization, and the risks of the “super GP” mindset

- Corporate dentistry vs ownership, and how to think long-term

- Why craftsmanship, hospitality, and social awareness still define great dentists

If you’re considering dentistry—or already in it—this episode is about playing the long game and building a career with purpose, skill, and durability.

Is dental school worth it anymore?

In this episode, Dr. Edgar El Chaar breaks down the real cost of becoming a dentist, financially, professionally, and personally. From six-figure student debt to the rise of AI in healthcare, this is an unfiltered look at what future dentists need to understand before choosing this path.

This conversation is inspired by the advice he gives his own son and the mistakes he has seen too many young dentists make.

If you’re thinking about dentistry, don’t make the decision blind. Watch this.

Who you see shapes who you become.

Before careers are chosen, before paths are pursued, and before systems ever change, something more fundamental happens first: people decide what feels possible for them.

In this episode of the Dr. El Chaar Podcast, I’m joined by Eli Mack  — a creator, cultural voice, and influencer known for using storytelling, visibility, and authenticity to help young people rethink identity, ambition, and success. Through his platform, Eli has built a following by showing what’s possible when you lead with purpose and stay grounded in who you are.

This is a wide-ranging conversation about identity, influence, culture, and the power of being seen. While dentistry is part of the discussion, the episode is ultimately about much more — how exposure shapes ambition, how confidence grows through representation, and how seeing new examples can expand what people believe is possible for themselves.

We explore influence beyond entertainment, what young people are really looking for when they search for direction, and how confidence is often built simply by seeing someone else go first. Midway through the episode, I reflect on an insight from my book Reclaiming Dentistry and use it as a starting point for a broader conversation about opportunity, mentorship, and visibility across professions.

This episode is for:

- Anyone thinking about what’s possible for their future

- Leaders focused on impact, responsibility, and legacy

- Young people navigating identity, ambition, and purpose

- Professionals who believe careers can be vehicles for leadership and service

Representation isn’t about optics. It’s about possibility.
And possibility starts with seeing yourself in the future.

🎙️ Watch. Listen. Share.

As 2025 comes to a close, dentistry finds itself at a crossroads.

This year-end recap episode reflects on the defining themes of 2025: artificial intelligence moving from concept to clinical reality, growing corporate influence, evolving leadership models, and a renewed focus on hospitality, culture, and trust in patient care.

Through conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators, the podcast explored not just where dentistry is headed—but what it risks leaving behind.

This episode is a moment of reflection before the year ahead, grounded in one central question:
 How do we move forward without losing the values that define our profession?

Dr. El Chaar is joined by Justin Morel, Chief Operating Officer of Toptable Group, the acclaimed hospitality company behind some of Canada’s premier restaurants and two standout New York City destinations, Oceans and Carlotto. Together, they dive into what truly makes an experience magical: empathy, anticipation, leadership, consistency, and creating moments that make people feel seen and cared for.

From the definition of hospitality to lessons from Unreasonable Hospitality, generational shifts in the workforce, AI’s impact on service, and how to inspire the next generation — this conversation bridges two worlds with surprising similarities.

If you’re passionate about patient experience, leadership, or hospitality at its highest level, this episode is for you.

I’m honored to share the newest episode of The Dr. El Chaar Podcast:
“Restoring Smiles: From Face to Teeth”
featuring Dr. Larry Brecht, Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU College of Dentistry.

Our conversation explores the intersection of science, artistry, and compassion in reconstructive dentistry — from immediate jaw reconstruction and facial transplants to esthetic and full-arch rehabilitation.

• Dr. Brecht’s insight into the emotional and ethical dimensions of his work reminds us that dentistry, at its highest level, is about restoring more than structure — it’s about restoring life.

Can AI truly transform dentistry—or is it just another buzzword?
This week, I sit down with Dr. David Moin—clinician, innovator, and co-founder of Promaton—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping diagnosis, treatment planning, patient care, and the future of our profession.
🧠 Topics we dive into:
• AI in implant planning & clinical workflows
• Will AI replace dental jobs?
• Data, automation & generational shifts
• Robotics, navigation & the dentist of tomorrow
🎧 Tune in and discover why the future of dentistry is not artificial—it's intelligent.
#fundamentalsnevercgange #AI #dentistry  #dentalinnovation  #futureofdentistry  #digitaldentistry  #podcast #biologyalwayswins #chaarisms 

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Neil Pinchuk, CPA, co-founder of Bernstein & Pinchuk LLP and a seasoned tax expert with over 40 years of experience advising companies through the complexities of U.S. tax law.

We dove into the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a sweeping tax reform aimed at simplifying the code and spurring economic growth. From bonus depreciation and R&D expensing to changes in estate tax and international rules, Neil broke down the key components of the bill and what they mean for businesses, investors, and professionals navigating this new landscape.

Hope you enjoy this insightful and timely episode with Neil.

Hi everyone, welcome back to my podcast. I’m excited to be joined today by Greg Slayton, the President of Salvin Surgical. If you’re in the surgical or regenerative dental space, you’ve probably heard of Salvin — they’re making serious waves with cutting-edge instruments and new regenerative materials. We’ll be talking about where the industry is headed, how Greg leads in such a dynamic field facing challenges such tariffs and other ones and what innovation they are really looking into to stay competitive and help us the surgical dentist.

In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Herbert about the vital role of data in implant dentistry. We discussed how data not only helps safeguard our work but also enables us to accurately measure treatment outcomes—ultimately benefiting the patients we care for.

We also explored the power of collective data shared by clinicians, which supports researchers in evaluating the success, longevity, and effectiveness of various implant systems.

Data is the new gold in dentistry, and it's time we approach it with the same rigor seen in other areas of healthcare. Our patients have a right to know how successful our treatments are—just as they do in medicine.

Dentistry is an integral part of the global healthcare system, and we must fully engage with it. The only way to overcome intuitive bias in our field is through the consistent and thoughtful use of data.

Cheers, and I hope you enjoy this thought-provoking episode with Herbert.

In this interview, we explore Dr. Bedrossian’s journey into full arch reconstruction, his work in defining the zones of the maxilla, and his pioneering role in the development of zygomatic implants. It’s a compelling conversation filled with valuable insights and practical advice. I hope you find it as engaging and inspiring as I did.

Dr. Mc Allister is a dual trained; a periodontist and a PhD form the university of Texas San Antonio. He practiced the specialty of Periodontics in Oregon and teach part time at the Oregon Health Sciences University. He is very well published and was part of many consensuses over the years. He is a pioneer in researching stem cells with his first paper on that subject in 1998. Him and I are working on research project involving cellular bone allograft. I hope you will enjoy this podcast as I did interview him. 

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Joseph Kan, professor, clinician, and internationally respected leader in prosthodontics and implant dentistry.

Dr. Kan shares his perspectives on the evolving relationship between prosthodontics and surgery, the importance of soft tissue management, and his candid take on dental education and continuing education today.

A thoughtful, insightful conversation for anyone navigating modern dentistry.

In this week’s podcast, we have an inspiring conversation with Melissa Seif, General Manager at Sweden & Martina US. As one of the youngest executives in the industry, Melissa shares her unique journey, the challenges she’s faced, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

We also dive into the exciting advancements in dental implant technology and explore how emerging paradigms are shaping the future of the field.

This episode is perfect for professionals, innovators, and anyone seeking insight into leadership, ambition, and the power of transformation.

Listen now on Spotify, Buzzsprout or watch it on Youtube. Let us know your thoughts and takeaways from this thought-provoking discussion.

Join me for an enlightening episode with Dr. Kois, as we dive into the world of continuing dental education with his extensive expertise in that field. He has built a prestigious education institute built on excellence in teaching with sound foundations. Continuing Dental Education has become a very important part of a practitioner quest for a lifelong learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand from the expert how to plan your journey.

I had the pleasure to have an amazing discussion with Simon Aschwood-Smith, a medical engineer that choose to spend his talent in dentistry. We covered the benefits, advantages and the challenges. I hope you will enjoy it as I did. 

Excited to host the legendary Dr. Gerald Niznick on my podcast! From pioneering Core-Vent and revolutionize dental implants to launching Implant Direct to coming up with his newest innovation GEN5 Implant System. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! 

On this episode, I am honored to have Laure Miche-Roche a psycho-analyst based in Paris to discuss how to manage and coach millenials. Laure had a very interesting career, she was a financial trader for over 18 years in global financial institutions such as Lehman brothers and Societe Generale and decided to have a change in career and went to study Psychology and earning a Masters from Universite de Paris Des Cartes. She has been in practice for many years, and has been involved in coaching executive managers in finance to enhance their leadership skills. So much I have learned by that conversation and I am sure you will learn a lot. 

Happy listening

In this podcast I am interviewing Dr. Aziz Bohra, a periodontist based in Arizona, took a significant leap forward in 2013 by integrating dental endoscopy into his practice  In 2022.  Aziz's passion for innovation led him to establish Perioview, a company that enhanced dental endoscopy technology and has brought these upgraded tools to the market, further elevating the standard of care in periodontal treatment.  
Also, we are joined by Ms.Kristen Ranaldo, RDH, BSDH a dental hygienist with immense clinical experience in dental endoscopy that became a trainer for perioview. 

It is an amazing technology and I hope you get excited the same way I did. 

In this episode, I am interviewing professor of finance, at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Dr. Steve Carvell to talk about business valuation especially in dental and medical practices. 
Professor Carvell has published numerous articles in academic and professional journals You are a co-author of “In the Shadows” of Wall Street. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, and many more. He has recently finished a major project designed to identify the determinants of hotel demand for U.S. hotels and another on economic and capital market antecedents of venture capital commitments. His private sector interests include consulting on valuation and risk analysis in feasibility studies, hotel debt capacity, strategic benchmarking, and corporate and financial strategy. He serves on several private equity and start-up boards in health care, real estate, hospitality, and consumer goods.
Currently, you are Academic Director of the Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF)Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration

In this episode I will be interviewing Mr. George Fuchs who built his  career advising  medical practice on their strategy for retirement benefits over 25 years ago. Since then, he has become an advisor not only to healthcare providers but to organizations and companies in different industries. Now, he is running a team at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management providing this service to clients and offering them a playbook to bring these strategies to market.  I am sure that our listeners, many of which are medical practitioners and small business owners, will benefit a lot from it.

This podcast will have a transparent and open conversation with the executive VP of Straumann and president of Straumann NA, Mr. Aurelio Sahagun, going over the current trends, technology, AI and the future of the dental industry.

Amazing session with an amazing lawyer Brian Heermance discussing the #nys department of ED -OPD (office of professional
discipline) and legal litigation. An in depth description of both and how to
protect yourself as a #healthcare #provider in #dentistry mainly. Hope you
enjoy  listening to it or watching it on youtube

#healthcare #dentistry #periodontics #periodontology #law #lawyer
#setyourgoalandwalkyourwayback #fundamentalsneverchange #biologyalwayswin #implantdentistry #implantology #implant

Healthcare law is a specific subspecialty of law that deals with the intricacies of one of the largest industry which is the healthcare. A lot of rights and intricacies are involved and everyone involved patient, employee, provider would benefit in learning from it. I wish you a great listening. 

A dear friend of mine Dr. James Rutkowski, the editor in chief of the journal of oral implantology, invited me to discuss with his residents at Jacksonville University,   Periodontal disease as a  public health issue with significant implications for individuals and communities. Given the rising prevalence of periodontal disease , particularly as demographics shift towards an older population more susceptible to the condition, 70% of adults over 65 suffer from periodontal disease. It's imperative to note that periodontal diseases is linked to poorer health outcomes. 
Given these facts and the link between periodontal disease and systemic co-morbidities, unchecked progression can pose significant costs burdens on the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for public health intervention.

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Primarily caused by bacterial infections resulting from the buildup of dental plaque, it triggers an immune response and leads to tissue destruction over time. If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause tooth loss and has been linked to various systemic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, adverse pregnancy outcomes, Alzheimer and with the recent pandemic COVID-2, patients with periodontal disease exhibited more severe symptoms.
In this interview we discussed how better improve the communication between the dentist and physician and touched on multiple issues in healthcare from AI to diversity and much more. 

I wish you a Happy listening.

The healthcare has seen a tremendous change in the last decade and it impacted physicians and dentist alike; ranging from merger and acquisition, to baby boomers being  over 64 years of age in 2025 with all the challenges of the aging population that will be living longer with all sort of chronic conditions. Periodontal disease is impactual on oral health and on the general health. It has an economic impact on this population that is living longer. 
On the other hand, a lot of investors are entering the healthcare space . The young dentist and physicians are choosing to work for corporation instead of owning their own practices.  Older  physicans and dentists that want to retire are forced to sell  their practices for corporation because of that. The patient is in the middle  and suffers the consequences good or bad. 
We discussed all of that with Dr. Braun, a professor at Weill Cornell medicine who is a healthcare economist. Enjoy...

This coming series  of the podcast focus on the importance of oral health and its relationship with systemic health. 

Neglecting oral care can increase risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, low birth weight and premature deliveries. Our teeth and gingiva play a crucial role in our overall health, and as dentists, it is our duty to educate and provide proper care for our patients and the physicians to embrace the fact that periodontal disease is a comorbidity to a broad range of systemic diseases. 

I am honored to kick start this series with the Dean of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Mark S. Wolff, where we'll explore the extensive consequences of overlooking dental care. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!

A proper examination of the oral cavity is crucial. It should start by a thorough visual inspection oof all the intra-oral soft tissue including cheeks, palate, throat, floor of the mouth and the tuberosity and retromolar areas.  the oral examination should include a periodontal charting that is thoroughly done, including probing of the pockets, recording recessions, amount of keratinized tissue and inspection for cavities. Radiographs are crucial in completing the inspection especially if we are looking for cavities, bone loss or any bone anomalies. You as a patient, you should expect this from your dentist and have the dentist examine you after the hygienist finished her work.  I hope you will enjoy this episode and that you will watch it on my channel on  you tube.

For over 3 decades the use of bone graft  has evolved and in particular the use of allograft providing us the clinicians a great source of unlimited graft in treating our cases. Still till today, some clinicians believe that autogenous bone  alone or in combination with xenograft is the golden standard. Is it really? Or is the Allograft the new golden standard?

#biologyalwayswins #realbone #fundamentalsneverchange #setyourgoalandwalkyourwayback #periodontics #dentalimplants #boneregeneration #GBR #grafting

I am honored to interview Dr. Mukesh Prasad, an ENT and associate professor at Cornell Weill Medical center, to discuss the correlation of the dental health in preventing and curing the sinus. Enjoy it.

Dear listeners and viewers on Youtube channel. This is very important topic since it is the anterior and it requires a lot of detailed planning and understanding of the esthetic to combine altogether in order to achieve a great outcome that is beneficial to the patients.

#anterior #dentalimplants #immediateimplant placement #dentalimplant #dentistry #periodontics

This is one of my favorite procedures due to the challenge that it presents from esthetic point of view, dealing with mainly adolescent patient with the timing challenge related to growth and compliance. Enjoy listening and watching on Youtube  https://youtu.be/6Tr0os9BboI
#periodontics #implantdentistry #gbr #estheticdentistry #biologyalwayswin #setyourgoalandwalkyourwayback #fundamentalneverchange #nyc #dentist #periodontist #straumann #digitalplanning

Agenesis or absence of permanent tooth is a congenital problem that affect 3 to 7.5 %  of the population. It can lead to  a speech impediment, an occlusion problem  and most importantly an aesthetic and self confidence issue.  Its more prevalent in female than males. I hope you will find this first part of it interesting and can answer some of your concerns. 

#teeth #dentistry#agenesis #hypodontia #dentalimplants #biologyalwayswin #fundamentalsneverchange #setyourgoalandworkyourwayback #periodontics #aestheticdentistry 

Root resorption is a phenomenon where the tooth basically eat itself. Many theories about the causing factor but it is still an inflammatory process that would not stop. In this podcast I will be discussing through two cases the modality of treatment. Happy listening and watching on You Tube

In this episode I will be sharing with you the treatment of a young 18 years old girl who underwent orthodontic treatment and has an excessive gingival display. I will share what we use in our treatment planning and execution. This case is a challenging one but can be very beneficial for every case scenario.
You can watch it on you Tube https://youtu.be/byBgsbIXjrs
Happy listening. 

In this episode, I will discuss and show you how diagnose and understand the root cause of the short teeth display or the excessive gum display. Happy listening and viewing.

In this episode, I will address the soft tissue treatment and the issues that we encounter and the expected outcome. It will be played on You tube to show the images and the thinking process behind it.
Happy listening and enjoy watching on You tube: https://youtu.be/vevxys24Asc

in this episode, I will introduce the new terms that have been defined in the world workshop of 2017.

In this episode, I will quickly recap what we discussed in previous 3 sessions and i start the treatment modality of periodontal treatment.  Hope you will enjoy it. Cheers

In this episode I will be discussing periodontitis (Periodontal disease) and how we determine it based on the charting, radiographs.  In this episode, I will  started to touch base on the treatment based on the diagnosis. cheers

Dear listeners, In this episode I am discussing the importance of periodontal diagnosis and in particular gingivitis. I will be covering the periodontal diagnosis over the coming episodes.
Cheers

in this episode, I will start an introduction to the importance of oral health  mainly the periodontal (gums) disease in preserving systemic health. I hope you will enjoy it and start following my podcasts.