Star Wars School of Dentistry
Star Wars School of Dentistry
A podcast dedicated to improved oral health in the Star Wars galaxy!
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#52 - Colonel Nathan R. Jessep and Fluoride
Colonel Nathan R. Jessep (A Few Good Men) is a defender of freedom and has a strong exterior. Fluoride is a defender of teeth and provides teeth with a strong exterior. Join Star Wars School of Dentistry on Episode 52 to learn about the benefits of fluoride, types of fluoride, and fluoride delivery...  Read More
#51 - Maverick and Midlines
Maverick is a naval aviator who deviates from the rules and also has a deviated midline. Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry on Episode 51 to learn what causes deviated midlines, what can be done to fix the issue, and what treatment Maverick chose.  Whether you are a Star Wars fan, a dental...  Read More
#50 - What Would (Darth Vader) Say?
Daily and weekly, dental professionals are put in situations where we may not know what to say or how to react. On Episode 50, find out how some of our favorite Star Wars characters may respond to a variety of patient comments and actions. Also, learn how we as dental professionals should respond....  Read More
#49 - The One Where Chandler Bing is a Dental Student
Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry to honor Matthew Perry, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 54. SWSoD discusses how Matthew's most famous character, Chandler Bing, would have navigated some of the different scenarios he may encounter in dental school.  Whether you are a Star Wars...  Read More
#47 - Hondo Ohnaka and Dental Myths
Hondo Ohnaka was a Weequay pirate who was prone to half truths and sometimes full lies. On Episode 47, Hondo helps the Star Wars School of Dentistry dispel many of the dental myths that are circulating throughout the galaxy. Join SWSoD to find out what is true and what is false in dentistry. ...  Read More
#44 - Indiana Jones and the Ancient Teeth
Indiana Jones is a well-renowned archaeologist and adventurer. On this episode, he joins the Star Wars School of Dentistry as a guest professor to discuss what can be learned from the teeth of our ancient ancestors. How do teeth give us insight into the dietary trends, age, and migration habits of...  Read More
#42 - Dark Side and Light Side of Dental Fillings
In the Star Wars galaxy, there are two sides of the Force: the dark side and the light side. In dentistry, there are two main types of filling material: dark filling (amalgam) and white filling (composite resin). Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry to learn about the advantages and disadvantages...  Read More
#41 - Dark Rey and Peg Teeth
Dark Rey seemed to appear out of nowhere and so do peg-shaped teeth. Dark Rey had a mouth full of peg teeth, but are there options to restore them? Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss what causes teeth to be peg-shaped and what can be done to fix them if a patient wants to.  Whether you...  Read More
#38 - Maz Kanata and Magnification
Maz Kanata was the pirate queen and collected many trinkets and treasures during her journeys through the Star Wars galaxy. Also, she has seen many things in the galaxy with the help of her magnification glasses. Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of...  Read More
#35 - Imperial Shocker Teeth
Some Imperial officers had suicide shocker teeth placed in their mouths to use in case they were captured. But could Star Wars creators have gotten the idea from cyanide teeth in spy stories? Where did the idea for cyanide teeth come from? And are shocker teeth actually possible? Join Star Wars...  Read More
#33 - General Hux and Sensitive Teeth
General Hux was fiery, vindictive, and sometimes unhinged, but what if his anger issues were caused in part by his hypersensitive teeth? Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss the symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention methods of dentin hypersensitivity.  Whether you are a Star Wars...  Read More
#32 - C-3PO and Gold Crowns
C-3PO was usually willing to help is friends in need. He even voluntarily sacrificed his memory to help find a Sith wayfinder. But would he be willing to sacrifice his gold plating to make gold crowns? Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of gold crowns and when...  Read More
#29 - Princess Leia and Crowns
Princess Leia was a senator and general, and to SWSoD she will always be royalty. But did we ever see her wear a crown? Crowns are a very routine treatment in dentistry, but some patients don't understand the importance and need for a crown. Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss why crowns...  Read More
#27 - Darth Vader and Nitrous Oxide
Darth Vader was a Sith Lord and the most feared man in the galaxy, but sometimes the biggest and baddest patients are the most fearful. Was that the case with Darth Vader? Could he have benefited from nitrous oxide during his dental appointments? Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss the...  Read More
#26 - Supreme Leader Snoke's Smile
Supreme Leader Snoke was in charge of the First Order, but is he ready to take charge of his oral health and improve his smile? Join Star Wars School of Dentistry to discuss ways Snoke could get the smile he may have always wanted.  Whether you are a Star Wars fan, a dental professional, or...  Read More
#25 - Boba Fett & Acidic Foods and Drinks
Boba Fett was a legendary bounty hunter who became the Daimyo of Mos Espa, but in between he spent some time in a sarlacc pit soaking in acid. Acidic foods and drinks can cause permanent tooth damage, and on this episode the Star Wars School of Dentistry will talk about what tooth erosion is, which...  Read More
#2 - Peli Motto
  #2 - Peli Motto Peli Motto is next on the clinic schedule at the Star Wars School of Dentistry. Peli lost a tooth due to trauma, but what is the actual diagnosis, what are her treatment options, and what kind of patient would Peli Motto be? Join Ryder Waldron to discuss a new fan favorite in the...  Read More
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