Dr. Gregg Kinzer joins Dr. Mustafa and Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan to share his journey from dental school to leading prosthodontist and educator. He discusses mentorship, digital vs. analog workflows, and how Spear Education helps dentists simplify complexity. A must-listen for clinicians at any stage looking to build confidence and master the fundamentals.

Episode Navigation:

• 00:20 – Introduction to Dr. Gregg Kinzer
• 01:05 – His path into prosthodontics and near miss with orthodontics
• 03:30 – Lessons from working alongside Frank Spear
• 09:15 – The evolution of treatment planning
• 14:40 – Digital vs. analog: finding the right workflow
• 23:50 – Teaching simplicity in complexity
• 37:10 – Advice for new dentists
• 41:25 – Insights for mid-career clinicians
• 46:00 – Building confidence through consistency
  
  
  

Featured Discussion Topics:

• Career development and mentorship
• The future of dental education
• Practical use of digital dentistry
• Team-based interdisciplinary treatment
• Teaching and leadership in clinical practice
  
  

Meet Our Guest:
Dr. Gregg Kinzer is a Seattle-based prosthodontist, international lecturer, and faculty leader at Spear Education. He currently serves as President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and is known for his expertise in interdisciplinary care and advanced treatment planning. He is passionate about helping dentists develop confidence through clarity and mastery of foundational skills.

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