The Next ReGeneration Podcast

Why is it important to publish your research? - with Saso Ivanovski

In the latest episode of our Next ReGeneration podcast, our hosts Anina and Elena discuss the importance of publishing your research with Saso Ivanovski, Professor of Periodontology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Queensland, Australia. Ivanovski shares invaluable insights on selecting suitable journals for your research, common mistakes to avoid when submitting a paper, and key factors essential to getting a paper accepted. He also dives into pressing issues such as open-access, predatory and peer-reviewed journals. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips and advice to help you make a meaningful contribution to the scientific community. So, be sure to tune in and give it a listen. 

Evidence-based dentistry. How to integrate individual clinical expertise with the best level of scientific evidence - with Elena Figuero

In the latest episode of our Next ReGeneration podcast, our hosts Anina and Elena delve into the topic of evidence-based dentistry. They have invited Elena Figuero, Professor in Periodontology at the University Complutense of Madrid (Spain), who brings a wealth of knowledge and lots of passion to the subject. While some may view evidence-based dentistry as a dry and uninteresting topic, Figuero breaks down the definition into three distinct pillars and shows how each one can be integrated into daily clinical practice.

The era of personalised dentistry: myth or reality? - with William Giannobile

"The era of personalised dentistry: myth or reality?" is the title of the new episode of our Next ReGeneration podcast. Our hosts, Anina and Elena, have invited William Giannobile, Dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Giannobile gives examples of how customized medical care is already being implemented in regenerative dentistry. New technologies like bioimaging and patient risk stratification are just some of the tools and strategies that can be used today for a personalised treatment plan.

Choosing the right professional pathway: academia vs. private practice - Part 2: private practice pathway - with Fabio Vignoletti

In this episode, Fabio Vignoletti, a private practitioner from Verona in northern Italy,  talks about his career in academia before settling into his private practice. Looking back on his professional career, he explains why one should dream big: focus on milestones rather than planning too far ahead. Balancing his current private practice with research and teaching is a process that has led him to a happy life as a passionate and modern dentist.

Choosing the right professional pathway: academia vs. private practice - Part 1: academic pathway - with Purnima Kumar

Our hosts, Anina and Elena, have invited Purnima Kumar, Professor of Dentistry and Chair of the Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan, who has pursued an academic career to talk about choosing the right professional pathway.  

Women in Dentistry: Challenges and Opportunities - with Martina Stefanini

For this episode of our podcast, Anina and Elena have invited Martina Stefanini. They talk about what it takes to be successful, the need for female mentors, who truly understand the dilemma of balancing work and family, and what Stefanini thinks about women's networks.  

Studying abroad? The sliding door moments of Osteology Research Scholars - with Ausra Ramanauskaite & Jae Kook Cha

For this episode, Anina and Elena have invited Ausra Ramauskaite and Jae Kook Cha, two renowned young researchers and former Osteology Research Scholars. They talk about their scholarship experience in Frankfurt and Madrid and give valuable tips on how to become a scholar. In addition, they share personal insights into what it takes to follow one's path as a young researcher and realise one's hopes and dreams.

Strategies for communicating behaviour change - with George Kitsaras

In this episode, Anina and Elena have invited George Kitsaras. They discuss with him the possibilities of a dentist to achieve behavioural changes in a patient. Starting with an explanation of psychological models, he then shows how these have been translated into practical guidelines for dentists in their daily work with patients.

Preclinical research: past, present and future - with Daniel Thoma

Anina and Elena have invited Daniel Thoma from the University of Zurich for the third episode of our podcast. They talk to him about the highly controversial topic of preclinical research, how it has changed over time, where there is still value in conducting preclinical research, and where it has been replaced. Furthermore, they also discuss regulations, limitations, and why transferring the results to humans is difficult. 

Dealing with failure: the influence of human factors - with Franck Renouard

In this episode, Anina and Elena talked to Franck Renouard, who has published and lectured extensively on “human factors”. He explains how he became aware of this topic and its relevance in dental practice. His theory: most complications happen not because of the lack of knowledge but because of human behaviour and the wrong application of knowledge.