Is Dentistry An Art Or Engineering. And What Happens When We Forget The Basics? with Dr. Edward M.Feinberg

On Divine Decode, host Pragya sits down with Dr. Edward, director of the Onward Program, to challenge the hype around quick-fix dentistry. He argues for crown-and-bridge done to exacting standards over defaulting to implants, explains why oral architecture and force distribution are the real game changers, and calls out overuse of procedures like All-on-4 when fundamentals would serve patients better. Expect a masterclass in prevention. precision. and lifetime outcomes. If you care about durability, not just day-one aesthetics, this one is for you.

About the guest  :

Dr. Edward M.Feinberg is a veteran restorative dentist and educator. Trained by a pioneer of full mouth reconstruction. he directs the Onward Program, mentors clinicians, and teaches root-level principles that keep teeth healthy for decades.

Key takeaways:

• Dentistry works best when health and aesthetics move together. prioritize prevention. precise margins. and regular hygiene to protect bone

• Be your own toughest critic. microbes are unforgiving. attention to sub-millimeter detail raises long-term success rates

• Architecture beats shortcuts. align forces close to bone and root support. splint teeth when indicated to reduce overload and food impaction

• Crown-and-bridge often outperforms a single-tooth implant in compromised areas. bridgework can correct the whole zone. an implant only fills a gap

• Implants are tools. not a religion. use them when bone. loading. and hygiene access support true longevity. avoid invasive first-resort thinking

• All-on-4 is aesthetic but can be high-risk if ridges are flattened. loads are excessive. or cleaning is impractical. contingency planning matters

• Technology must serve principles. compare new methods to proven standards with multi-year follow up. not just “teeth in a day” photos

• Patients deserve options. seek second opinions. many “extractions only” cases can be saved with principled restorative work

• Education starts after graduation. demand evidence. five-year outcomes. and mentors who can show durable cases

• Mission. save teeth when possible. design for maintenance. and measure success in decades. not days

Connect with the guest  :

• Website: theonwardprogram.com

• Audience tip: When booking a consult, ask to review long-term case follow-ups (x-rays/photos) for similar treatments.

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