{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Art never dies, it just becomes digital: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry with Dr. Florin Cofar &amp; Dr. Eric Van Dooren","description":"In this episode of 'ProTalk,' Dr. Eric Van Dooren and Dr. Florin Cofar join live from the International Aesthetic Days event in Vilamoura, Portugal. They discuss the importance of meticulous planning in dental procedures, the impact of digital technologies like SmileCloud and 3DNA, and the future role of robotics in dentistry. They share insights from their careers, discuss balancing professional and personal lives, emphasize mentorship, and offer advice for young clinicians. The episode highlights the evolution of the field and how to navigate current economic uncertainties.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Introduction to ProTalk and The Pulse of Dentistry 00:55 Meet the Guests: Dr. Eric Van Dooren and Dr. Florin Cofar 01:54 Eric Van Dooren's Journey in Dentistry 06:32 Florin Cofar's Path to Dentistry 09:47 Balancing Professional and Personal Life 12:13 Shared Vision, Collaboration, Core Principles in Dentistry 24:54 Building a Strong Dental Team and the Framework for Success 28:12 The Vision Behind SmileCloud 29:50 The Evolution of Restorative Dentistry 32:58 Adapting to Digital Innovations 36:50 The Impact of 3DNA on SmileCloud 40:07 The Role of Mentorship in Dentistry 42:39 Future Trends: Robotics in Dentistry 46:25 Advice for Young Dentists 50:23 Navigating Uncertainty in Dentistry 52:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ","author_name":"Straumann\u00ae ProTalk","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/564400","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39191555\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195903110"}