Kicking off the first ProTalk episode of 2026, Andreas and George welcome Guillaume Daniellot, CEO of the Straumann Group, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, culture, and transformation. Guillaume shares his personal journey and reflects on Straumann's evolution from a product-driven company into a service-oriented organization.

The discussion dives into Straumann's culture, including the "It, We, I" cultural triangle, and how it shapes leadership, teamwork, and long-term performance.

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00:00 Guillaume Daniellot's journey

04:50 Leadership lessons and defining moments

13:15 Balancing leadership, life, and responsibility

17:20 Strategic challenges and future trends in dentistry

20:35 Digital transformation and innovation in dentistry

25:00 The Future of Straumann: Product to Service Transition

29:45 Embracing disruption and digital dentistry

34:15 Straumann culture and the "It, We, I" mindset

43:10 Key decisions, teams, and navigating challenges

50:30 Advice for young clinicians and leaders

In this episode of ProTalk, host Andreas welcomes Dr. Marlene Teo, a periodontist from Singapore, at the International Aesthetic Days in Villa Moura, Portugal. They delve into Dr. Teo's journey from aspiring orthodontist to passionate periodontist, driven by a pivotal lecture on periodontitis and systemic health. Dr. Teo shares her profound insights on integrating holistic wellness into dental practice, emphasizing patient engagement through sensory experiences and emotional connection.

00:08 Meet Dr. Marlene Teo: A Journey from Rebellion to Passion

01:40 The Importance of Patient Engagement and Communication

03:23 Choosing Dentistry: A Rebellious Decision

04:34 From Aspiring Orthodontist to Passionate Periodontist

11:07 Creating a Safe and Empathetic Dental Practice

19:12 The Mouth-Body Connection: Integrating Holistic Medicine

23:31 Managing Patient Anxiety on Surgery Day

25:02 Engaging the Five Senses for Local Anesthesia

26:49 Hiring and Team Culture in Dental Practice

30:21 Balancing Emotional Connection with Patients

31:55 Mentoring and Supporting Female Dentists

34:57 Future of Unified Dentistry

37:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk Clinical, host Christian discusses the transformative influence of digital workflows in dentistry with Dr. Kim Schlam, a leading advocate from the United States. Dr. Schlam emphasizes the significance of intraoral scanning as a foundational step in adopting digital technologies, which enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient experience.

00:00 Introduction to digital dentistry

00:41 The impact of digital workflows

01:00 Interview with Dr. Kimberly Schlam

01:26 Essential steps in digital dentistry

03:02 Intraoral scanning and 3d imaging

04:34 Digital workflow in practice

06:06 Case studies and real-world applications

13:10 Challenges and learning curves

15:22 Favorite aspects of digital dentistry

17:13 Conclusion and contact information