#43 The Australasian Dentist with Amos LANG

In this episode, Dr Jesse sits down with Amos, Managing Editor and Publisher of Australasian Dentist, for a wide-ranging conversation about how Australian dentistry has evolved over the past 25 years — from the way dentists learn and communicate, to digital dentistry, AI, practice management and the changing expectations of patients.

Amos shares the story of how his background in journalism led him into dental publishing in the early 2000s, and why he quickly developed such an appreciation for the precision, responsibility and craftsmanship involved in dentistry.

They also go behind the scenes of the Australian Dental Awards, exploring why Amos decided it was time for Australian dentistry to have its own major awards night, what stood out to him while reviewing practices from around the country, and his vision for making the event a fixture of the Australian dental calendar.

The conversation then turns to the future of dentistry: the growth of implantology and orthodontics, the importance of communication and business skills for young dentists, digital scanning and photography, AI scribes, patient education, dental conferences and the risks surrounding overseas dental tourism.

Thank you Amos for joining us on the show. 

Links to apply for the Australian Dental Awards

https://www.australasiandentist.com.au/news/application-nomination-period-2026-now-open/

TIMESTAMPS

00:22 — How Australasian Dentist began

05:19 — How dentistry has changed over 25 years

10:33 — The story behind the Australian Dental Awards

18:19 — What makes an award-winning dental practice

23:17 — The future of the Australian Dental Awards

25:52 — Emerging trends in dentistry

28:26 — What dental school doesn't teach you

33:26 — Odontogems & making teeth fun for kids

36:52 — Digital dentistry & patient education

40:04 — AI and the future of dentistry

43:07 — Australian dentistry & dental tourism

45:16 — Final thoughts