Ultra High End Cosmetic Dentistry with Brandon Mack - PDP231

How do you manage patients that have ultra high expectations? What’s the best way to communicate cosmetic outcomes before the final result? How do you balance your aesthetic vision with what they see? Dr. Brandon Mack (  / drbrandonmack  ) joins Jaz for a deep dive into the realities of cosmetic dentistry—from subjective perceptions of beauty to practical tips that make or break a case. They discuss how to navigate aesthetic stress, manage patient expectations, and even go into Brandon’s favorite veneer cement and occlusal philosophy. Plus, Brandon shares key failures that shaped his journey—and how you can avoid the same pitfalls. Protrusive Dental Pearl: When discussing smile design with patients, especially in high-end cosmetic cases, set the right expectations early by using this memorable “Eyebrow Analogy”: Central incisors = Twins (they should be as symmetrical as possible) Lateral incisors = Sisters (not identical, but related) Canines = Cousins (more individual) This helps patients understand that perfect symmetry isn’t always natural or necessary — especially for lateral incisors! Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:35  Protrusive Dental Pearl 04:37 Dr. Brandon Mack's Journey and Philosophy 10:44 Managing Patient Expectations in Cosmetic Dentistry 15:48 Choosing the Right Technician 21:13 “Undersell and Overdeliver” Philosophy 25:12 Conservatism in Cosmetic Dentistry 26:48 Overcoming Failures 33:15 Body Dysmorphia in Dentistry 37:28 Occlusal Philosophy and Techniques 38:30 Fake It Till You Make It? 40:38 Veneer Cement 42:07 Composite Veneers 44:17 Upcoming London Event and Final Thoughts 🌴 Coming Soon: Occlusion in Dubai 🌴 A luxury course experience at Atlantis, The Palm — yes, the one with the famous waterpark! 🦷 Learn practical occlusion during the day 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family for a fun, relaxing getaway 📍 World-class location, world-class content 🎟️ Coming Soon: Brandon in London (February 6th and 7th, 2026) - Soho Hotel Two-day immersive aesthetic experience aka ReturnofTheMack - @omniadentalacademy/1732363 Rewire how you think about cosmetics with Dr Brandon Mack Participants will learn how to create personalized smile transformations that harmonize with each patient's unique facial features, moving beyond generic smile designs to achieve truly customized results that enhance overall facial aesthetics. Bigger picture and smaller details in 2 days: transition zones, light interaction, surface modulation For new grads and seasoned dentists alike → “It’s like re-reading a great book. The content didn’t change — but you did.” Discount Code: PROTRUSIVE for £100 off (case sensitive) https://www.tickettailor.com/events/o... If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss PDP129: 4 Rules of Planning Aesthetic Dentistry (Ortho-Resto) -    • 4 Rules of Planning Aesthetic Dentistry Or...   #pdpmainepisodes #AdhesiveDentistry #CareerDevelopment ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram:   / protrusivedental   Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate Life by KV /kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kv/life Music promoted by Audio Library Life – KV (No Copyright Music)