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#303 The Force — Mahmoud Ibrahim
· 1 h 59 min
Episode #303 The Force — Mahmoud Ibrahim
Mahmoud Ibrahim, known as the "Occlusion Ninja," transforms the complex world of occlusion into practical, everyday dentistry wisdom.
From nearly abandoning his dental career to becoming one of the UK's most sought-after occlusion educators, Mahmoud shares his journey of obsessive learning and the simple truth that changed everything: occlusion is just force management.
He reveals common mistakes that plague restorative work, explains why your composite veneers might be chipping, and discusses his partnership with Jaz Gulati in revolutionising dental education.
This conversation blends technical excellence with honest reflections on clinical errors, the pursuit of perfection, and finding meaning in both success and failure.
In This Episode
00:02:15 - Force management fundamentals
00:08:25 - Bruxism
00:18:20 - Restorations
00:27:25 - Last tooth syndrome
00:32:05 - Basic occlusal examination
00:35:15 - Lab communication secrets
00:42:20 - Awakenings, revelations, obsessions
00:49:20 - Mentors and Jaz
01:16:40 - Course development
01:32:35 - Blackbox thinking
01:38:55 - Ethics and motivation
01:42:00 - Inspirational lectures, courses and papers
01:51:05 - Fantasy dinner party
01:54:40 - Last days and legacy
About Mahmoud Ibrahim
Mahmoud Ibrahim is a general dentist and renowned occlusion educator, widely known as the "Occlusion Ninja" from his collaborations with Jaz Gulati. Based in Birmingham, he's transformed from someone who initially wanted to escape dentistry into one of the UK's most respected voices in occlusal education. He co-created the popular OB (Occlusion Basics) course and runs the Bulletproof and Unshakeable live courses, focusing on making complex occlusal principles accessible for everyday dental practice.
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