The Next ReGeneration Podcast

How to meet patient expectations? with Isabella Rocchietta

Patient expectations are evolving – and understanding them is key to treatment success. In this new episode of Next ReGeneration Podcast, Anina and Elena are joined by Isabella Rocchietta to explore how these changes affect daily practice.
With patients arriving more informed, the episode shows how to turn this shift into better communication, stronger trust, and more predictable outcomes.
 What you’ll learn:
Why patient expectations are changing and how it affects treatment decisions
Balancing aesthetic demands with functional realities
Improving consultations by understanding patients’ lives
Communication techniques for engagement and shared decision-making
Key red flags to recognise early
Focusing beyond clinical parameters, this episode highlights the human side of dentistry – from active listening to building trust – and shows how a patient-centered approach can elevate your results.

Tooth autotransplantation vs implants. How to decide? with Gomez Meda

What if a patient’s own tooth could replace a missing one?
In the latest episode of the Next ReGeneration Podcast, Anina and Elena dive into the topic of tooth autotransplantation with Ramon Gómez Meda – a technique that preserves the periodontal ligament, maintains bone and gingiva, and offers a less invasive alternative to implants.
 They also reveal how digital planning and 3D printing make the procedure precise and predictable.
 Listen in to learn:
When autotransplantation could outshine implants
How digital workflows guide the surgery
The clinical cases where it truly excels
 Curious if a patient’s own tooth could be the solution?

The hidden consequences of vaping and e-cigarettes with Richard Holliday

In the latest episode of the Next ReGeneration Podcast, Elena and Anina explore the impact of e-cigarettes and other smoke-free products on oral health with Richard Holliday, Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at Newcastle University, UK.
 The conversation looks at how vaping compares to traditional smoking, what the evidence says about oral health risks, and why dental professionals are uniquely positioned to support smoking cessation in daily practice. The episode also touches on emerging trends, including nicotine pouches, and what they may mean for future research.

Mastering soft tissue management with Sofia Aroca and Massimo de Sanctis

What makes a soft tissue procedure truly predictable?
In the latest podcast episode, two internationally renowned periodontists, Massimo De Sanctis and Sofia Aroca, share their clinical insights into soft tissue management and recession treatment, drawing on decades of experience as clinicians, researchers, and educators.
From the enduring biological principles behind the tunnel technique and coronally advanced flap, to real-world decision-making in complex recession cases, the conversation goes beyond techniques. The discussion explores why the dental papilla plays a central role, how vascular stability influences outcomes, and why recession around implants requires a fundamentally different approach than around natural teeth.
Tune in to hear how expert reasoning, biology, and adaptability come together in modern soft tissue management

Is the future of implant dentistry chairside? with Federico Rivara

What if your dental practice could do more in-house than ever before? In the latest Next Regeneration Podcast, hosts Elena and Anina explore the  world of chair-side 3D printing with digital dentistry expert Federico Rivara. From planning to final restorations, chair-side workflows are transforming what’s possible in everyday clinical practice.
Rivara shares insights from his journey into 3D printing and explains why it’s not just about the printer, but about creating a seamless, efficient workflow. He also discusses the evolving role of AI, and why human expertise remains crucial in modern dentistry.
 Whether you’re curious about integrating new technology or want to see what the future holds for chair-side treatment, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical inspiration. Tune in now and discover how 3D printing could elevate your practice.

Immediate implant placement: Where is the limit? with Jan Cosyn

Immediate implant placement offers speed and aesthetics, but also complexity. In the latest Next ReGeneration Podcast interview, Jan Cosyn, Chairman of the Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology at the University of Ghent, Belgium, joins Anina and Elena. He shares his perspective on the challenges, clinical decision-making, and future of this advanced technique.
Discover why guided surgery and thorough pre-surgical planning are key to success, and when ridge preservation or delayed placement may be the more predictable choice.

Flap design to enhance periodontal regeneration with Serhat Aslan

In our latest episode of the Next ReGeneration podcast, hosts Anina and Elena welcome Serhat Aslan for a discussion on flap design and its role in advancing periodontal regeneration. He is a periodontist in a private practice and visiting professor in the Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, at the University of Milan, Italy. He is well known for his scientific contributions to periodontal regeneration and minimally invasive surgery.
In this episode, he reflects on the evolution of regenerative techniques, underlining the importance of wound and clot stability. He shares his journey in developing the entire papilla preservation flap and its scientific validation, as well as his latest innovation: the double-sided entire papilla preservation technique. He also highlights how to choose the right surgical approach depending on the case and defect.

Gender equality in dentistry, Where are we? with Effie Ioannidou

In our latest episode of the Next ReGeneration podcast, hosts Anina and Elena welcome Effie Ioannidou, for a compelling conversation on gender equality in dentistry. A respected leader in dental research and academia, Effie brings both professional insight and personal experience to the discussion.
In this conversation Effie explores the barriers women still face in dentistry, from structural challenges in academia to cultural biases and the realities of working motherhood. She also shares her journey into advocacy and the impact of mentoring programmes like “Mind the Future” and the Women in Science group at IADR.

Personalised microbiome therapy. Where are we? with Paolo Ghensi

In the latest episode of the Next ReGeneration podcast, hosts Anina and Elena welcome Paolo Ghensi, periodontist, oral surgeon, and researcher at the University of Trento, Italy. He shares insights on the microbiological signature of peri-implant diseases and how this knowledge is being translated into clinical practice.
Ghensi explains how his work in oral microbiology aims to identify a microbiome signature that could predict implant health and support early screening for peri-implant diseases. The concept of using the oral microbiota as a biomarker offers promising potential for personalised prevention and treatment strategies. 
Whether you are curious about what's next in periodontology or looking for inspiration to shape your professional journey, this episode offers valuable insights and forward-thinking ideas.

NextGen of oral regeneration with Mia Geisinger

In the latest episode of the Next ReGeneration podcast, hosts Anina and Elena welcome Mia Geisinger, Professor and Director of the Advanced Education Program in periodontology at the University of Alabama (USA) and current President of the American Academy of Periodontology, for a conversation packed with fresh perspectives.
 
Geisinger shares her excitement about the shift toward precision and patient-centered medicine in periodontal regeneration. She discusses how our focus is expanding from biomaterials and surgical techniques to a broader understanding of the whole patient, from systemic conditions and inflammatory burden to site-specific challenges. The conversation dives into AI-assisted diagnostics, personalised treatment planning, and the evolving role of dental education in preparing practitioners for a more integrated, tech-enabled future. She also offers practical advice for clinicians starting their journey into regeneration and why mentorship still matters in a high-tech world.