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48 — issue 2016 Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry Interview INTERVIEW with — Dr. Domenico Massironi Q: Dr. Massironi, you have gained wide- spreadrecognitionasapioneerusingtheop- erating microscope in esthetic prosthetic dentistry since the late 1980s. What impact doesthetoolhaveinclinicalpracticetoday? A: Modern dentistry is anchored in very conservativetechniques,theleastinvasive possible. Preserving healthy dental tissue isnownotonlyanobjectivebutalsoaclin- ician’s duty. In this sense, the microscope offers a key tool for clear and precise vi- sion, thus ensuring tissue integrity as far aspossibleandachievingapredictableand harmonious result. I always tell my stu- dentsthatthemicroscopehasbeenaspe- cial teacher, whose constant and reliable presence has changed my way of seeing things. Q: Minimally invasive treatment concepts have become incredibly important. What current surgical techniques stand out? A: Surgery, especially in periodontics, demonstrates better healing and more conservativeandpredictabletreatmentof the soft tissue. Consider robotics used in abdominalandgeneralsurgery,theresults in terms of reduced costs due to a shorter hospital stay and therapy without the in- vasive operations necessary in the past. Thishasbecomeanareawithreducedsur- gical invasiveness, owing to much im- provedvisualizationduringsurgery,which can onlybe positiveforourclinical oppor- tunities. Q: The Master Educational Group (MEG) center, which youfounded togetherwith Dr. Carlo Ghezzi in 2013, is dedicated to higher education in esthetic dentistry and adopts a heart-head-hands approach. Could you please explain that further? A: St Francis said, “He who works with his hands is a worker. He who works with his hands and head is a craftsman. He who workswithhishands,hisheadandhisheart is an artist.” Every time I meet a student searching,Itrytoconveythisloveforone’s job that comes from the heart. Talent lies in the heart. Hands follow it, as does the head. The MEG center was born from the desire to spread this heartfelt passion, which is made real through operating in excellence. Q: What sets the MEG center apart from other institutions that focus on advanced training? A: MEG is a unique center, established in order to teach and pass down knowledge gained over the years. Each workstation has a microscope and a workbench with a monitorforviewing live sessions.The sim- ulators have been designed especially for MEG and allow for the use of every type of rotating instrument, from endodontics to implantation, with the possibility of us- ing any model, even animal jaws, for sur- gery. MEG is the fruit of research into the search for perfectionism, through which to convey passion, enthusiasm and excel- lence. The simulators, together with micro- scopes, monitors and video cameras, means it is possible to watch four simulta- neous live transmissions and on the stu- dents’screensvisualizefourpreviewsfrom the big screen. Q: Whom especially are the MEG center courses targeted at? A: MEG is open to all students who love their job and want to improve their skills bylearningnewtechniquesandevolutions inourprofessionwiththehelpofenlarging instruments, such as loupes using Galilean systems and the operating microscope. Each year, there are numerous students from all over the world, and it is great to see each of them committed to using the advanced technologies offered at MEG in order to achieve professional excellence. Their amazement upon their arrival bythe uniquetrainingtechnologyisapparentand everytimeformeitisconfirmationofhav- ing acted for the good of all. Q: In addition to the training center, the Massironi Study Club aims at fostering dis- cussion and sharing knowledge among specialists. In times of social media and an omnipresent flood of information, how importantisthiskindofimmediateexchange for dental professionals? A:Todistinguish,ourblog,orsocialforum, was founded in 2009 and is linked to the osteocom implantology portal, which, thanks to tutors, permits us to have a site where we can exchange clinical cases, sci- entific articles and other information—a place to grow, with the respect and help of tutors and expert clinicians. When the study club was established, we were a small group who wanted to share knowledge and experience. How- ever, over time we created a nonprofit eventbasedinTirrenia,Italy,whichhasbe- come an international meeting, reaching up to 250 participants last year for the tenthanniversaryofthefoundationofthe study club. Communicatingscientificevidenceina worldwhereeverythingtendstowardsim- plification is an obligation. We have the duty to teach the scientific knowledge gained over time with honesty and above all professionalism, trying to avoid this su- perficialityandinstantgratification,which carries the risk of burnout. Q: Dental education differsfrom countryto countryandamongspecialties.Doyouthink there should be general guidelines concern- ing dental training? A: A general guideline that knows no boundariesisheart,headandhands.Ihave travelled the world for many years, trying to teach in turn what I have learnt, and no matter where I go I have always found greathomogeneityowingtoanhonestap- proach to the profession. Dental educa- tiondoesnotdifferintheworldifthegood of the patient is considered. Using the microscope with this in mind is extremely easy,evenforthoseapproachingitforthe firsttime.Ifindthatthesecretofthetrain- ingcenteristhatofhavingatutordemon- stratingtreatment live and correctingthe student in his or her chosen course. Q:Amongothertopics,youwillfocusonhow new materials and simplified methods have changedthetreatmentworkflowineveryday practice. From your personal experience, what has influenced the work of clinicians the most over the last several years? A:Dentistrynowadayshasbenefitedfrom the introduction of metal-free materials and digital techniques, which have defi- nitelyimprovedtherapyandsimplifiedlab- oratory procedures. One of the most fas- cinating aspects in this specialty has been the progress of adhesive techniques, Interview_Massironi_00-00.qxp_Layout 1 02.03.16 21:03 Seite 1 Interview_Massironi_00-00.qxp_Layout 102.03.1621:03 Seite 1