Going Back To The Roots - Dental Implants, Tourism, and Ethical Considerations (with Sunike L)

About this episode

Sunike L discusses the ethical implications of dental implants and the importance of preserving natural teeth.

In this episode, I’m joined by student Sunike, who exploreswhether dental implants are being used too readily as a first-line treatment. She examines the ethical considerations surrounding this trend, the rise of dental tourism, the hidden complications behind implants, and why preserving natural teeth should often come first. Through evidence-based research, and real patient stories, Sunike challenges us to “go back to the roots” of good dentistry.

People in this episode

Guest: Sunike L

Topics covered

• dental implants
• dental tourism
• ethical considerations
• preserving natural teeth

Keywords

• evidence-based research
• patient stories
• good dentistry

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