Explore podcast conversations and media appearances featuring faculty and educators from the Australasian Implant Academy (AIA)
Created for dentists and dental professionals, these discussions share practical perspectives on dental implantology, bone grafting, full arch treatment, clinical decision making, professional development and mentoring.
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Spotify • 27/07/2026 • 22 min
In our 11th episode we sit down with Dr Brandon Krapf to talk full arch pathways, access to care in Tasmania, and the power of mentorship and team culture.
Dr Ned Restom :DEN0001951601 – Registered Dentist
Dr Brandon Krapf: DEN0002007213 – Registered Dentist
Spotify • 27/05/2026 • 27 min
In this episode, Dr Ned Restom sits down with Dr Shahana Abed to discuss her journey back into dentistry after spending 15 years away from clinical practice to start a family, and how that pathway ultimately led her into implantology, mentorship and education.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Dr Shahana Abed – DEN0002731743 – Registered Dentist
Spotify • 15/04/2026 • 18 min
We are thrilled to feature Dr Khaled Zoud, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon onto the podcast to discuss his pathway from general dentistry into one of the most surgically demanding specialties in dentistry and medicine.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Spotify • 24/03/2026 • 22 min
We are thrilled to have Dr Pedro Rodrigues, implantologist & educator from Portugal on the podcast! This episodes dives into his journey into implant dentistry and his philosophy behind full arch rehabilitation.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Spotify • 10/03/2026 • 45 min
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Dean Licenblat, Principal of the Australasian Implant Academy and the first Australian to become both a Diplomate and Examiner of the American Board of Oral Implantology.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Dr Dean Licenblat – DEN0001289563 – Registered Dentist
Spotify • 6/01/2026 • 1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Rick Iskandar to discuss a journey many dentists will recognise, graduating dental school at just 21, early practice ownership, burnout, and the challenge of finding balance in modern dentistry.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Dr Rick Iskandar – DEN0001935826 – Registered dentist
Spotify • 10/11/2025 • 34 min
In this episode, we sit down with internationally recognised implant surgeon Dr Dan Holtzclaw, a leading authority on Zygomatic and Pterygoid implantology and one of the world’s foremost educators in remote anchorage techniques.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Dr Rick Iskandar – DEN0001935826 – Registered dentist
Spotify • 26/10/2025 • 18 min
In this episode of The Smile On Podcast, Dr Ned Restom sits down with Smile On Clinics partner, Dr Andrew Sproll. Dr Andrew shares his inspiring journey from DA to partner, including starting dental school at 29 and proving that with passion and drive, it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
Dr Andrew Sproll – DEN0001859750 – Registered dentist
Spotify • 9/09/2025 • 28 min
In this episode of The Smile On Podcast, Dr Ned Restom sits down with Smile On Clinics partner and co-owner, Dr David Bassal. They discuss David’s journey from dental school to partnership, the role of mentorship and structured education, and why building a continuum of learning matters.
Dr Ned Restom – DEN0001623946 – Registered Dentist.
David Bassal – DEN0001597622 – Registered dentist
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