Beyond The Smile
The Truth About Veneers, “Turkey Teeth” & Modern Aesthetic Dentistry | Dr Ambrish Roshan
What does it take to build a successful career in aesthetic dentistry while staying true to minimally invasive treatment ? In this episode, Ed O’Flaherty sits down with Dr Ambrish Roshan to discuss his journey from Singapore to Trinity College Dublin, the early career challenges he faced as an international graduate, and how the COVID period shaped his interest in aesthetic dentistry. Dr Roshan shares his approach to the “ biological cost ” of treatment—delivering the greatest benefit to the patient while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. He explains how he decides between composite bonding and porcelain veneers, explores the potential and current limitations of 3D-printed restorations , and discusses the risks associated with aggressive overseas dental treatment and so-called “ Turkey teeth .” The conversation also covers his work as an Oral-B ambassador , appearances on Ireland AM , the importance of dental photography, his educational courses, and the realities of managing workload and avoiding burnout. A candid conversation about clinical decision-making, professional growth, education, social media and the future of aesthetic dentistry. Timestamps 00:00:43 — “Doctor, Dentist or a Disappointment?” 00:05:10 — Trinity College Dublin and the journey from Singapore 00:10:00 — Life after dental school in Ireland 00:13:29 — How COVID changed his career direction 00:15:19 — What Dr Ambrish Roshan’s work looks like today 00:18:14 — Composite bonding vs porcelain veneers: pros, cons and case selection 00:22:09 — 3D-printed veneers: innovation or still too early? 00:26:16 — The truth about “Turkey teeth” and dental over-treatment 00:32:19 — Becoming an Oral-B ambassador and appearing on Ireland AM 00:36:20 — Why dental photography matters and how he began teaching 00:41:38 — Burnout, boundaries and building a sustainable career #AestheticDentistry #CosmeticDentistry #DentalPodcast #PorcelainVeneers #CompositeBonding #TurkeyTeeth #DentistLife #DublinDentist #SpotifyPodcast #BeyondTheSmile #DentalEducation #SmileMakeover
