Traditional Dentistry Will Not Exist in the Future ft. Dr Awab Alvi│Dental News Podcast│Ep. 24

🎙️ In this episode of the Dental News Podcast, we speak with Dr. Awab Alvi – prominent fourth-generation dentist, owner of Alvi Dental and Inspire Dental, and specialist in orthodontics and microscopic endodontics. Dr. Awab reflects on his academic journey from St. Louis University and the University of Pennsylvania, sharing the motivations behind returning to Pakistan to build upon his family’s established dental legacy. He discusses the pivotal role magnification technology played in transforming his clinical work, strongly advocating that magnification loupes should be a mandatory standard for every practicing dentist. The conversation goes deep into the realities of modern clear aligners, where Dr. Awab addresses common misconceptions, highlights the complex push-and-pull biomechanics involved, and stresses the urgent need for formal aligner education within postgraduate residency programs like FCPS. The discussion also explores the future of digital dentistry, highlighting how artificial intelligence, CAD/CAM software, and intraoral scanning are evolving to assist practitioners in diagnostic workflows. Dr. Awab shares his personal experiences with multi-clinic management, including synchronizing practice management software, centralizing digitized patient records, and automating inventory systems across multiple branches. Furthermore, he touches upon his early background with political blogging, his experience as a TED Fellow, and the vital role young dentists play in driving collaborative, solution-oriented innovation in Pakistan. This episode is highly recommended for BDS students, house officers, practicing dentists, orthodontists, and dental innovators who want a practical, tech-forward perspective on clinical excellence and practice management. Timestamps: 00:00 Highlights 00:30 Introduction 01:53 Dr. Awab Alvi’s Dentistry Journey 04:17 Orthodontics Training And Returning To Pakistan 06:40 Discovering Microscopic Endodontics And Technology 10:24 Why Every Dentist Needs Loupes 13:55 Learning Digital Dentistry Step By Step 18:54 Intraoral Scanners And Digital Dentistry 22:54 Technology, Technicians And Dental Responsibilities 24:44 Understanding Aligner Biomechanics And Treatment 27:07 Why Pakistan Needs Better Aligner Training 31:54 Online Learning Versus Physical Dental Training 34:57 Choosing Training Beyond Certificates And Degrees 37:40 Building Dental Innovation Through Artificial Intelligence 40:39 AI Diagnosis, Privacy And Professional Responsibility 45:57 AI, OPGs And Future Diagnosis 56:03 Managing Practices, Data And Future Innovation 01:09:48 Teeth Maestro, Social Change And TED 01:15:43 Advice For Future Pakistani Dentists Dr. Awab Alvi's Social Media: LinkedIn:   / awabalvi   Instagram:   / drawab   👉 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to Dental News Pakistan for more content! 👉 Turn on notifications 🔔 to stay updated with our latest videos. 📌 Follow Us: Facebook:   / dentalnewspk   Instagram:   / dentalnewspk   LinkedIn:   / dental-news-pakistan   TikTok:   / dentalnewspk   X/Twitter: https://x.com/DentalNewsPk/ WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb2R... --------- Disclaimer: Copyright © Dental News Pakistan. All rights reserved. This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and public awareness purposes. Certain images, footage, logos, trademarks, and other materials featured in this video may be owned by Dental News Pakistan or their respective copyright and trademark owners. All copyrights, trademarks, and intellectual property rights remain the property of their respective owners. Views and opinions expressed by guests, speakers, or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of Dental News Pakistan. If you are the owner of any copyrighted material featured in this video and believe it has been used inappropriately, please contact us so that the matter may be reviewed and addressed promptly. #dentalnewspakistan #dentalnewspodcast #dentalpodcast #podcast #dentist #dentistpodcast #dental #dentistry #digitaldentisty #digitaldentist #digitaldentalclinic #aiindentistry #dentaltechnology #robotics #crownpreparation #rootcanal #rootcanaltreatment #aligner #aligners #alignertreatment #alignersforteeth #alignerorthodontics #orthodontics #orthodontist #orthodonticstreatment #orthodonticbraces #fcps #tedfellow #dentalsoftware #loupes #magnification #clearaligners #biomechanics #dentalscanner #intraoralscanner #cadcamdentistry