Evolution, not a revolution: Dr. Jay Neugarten on technology, complications, and dental robotics

How can robotics and digital workflows improve implant dentistry – and where should clinical judgment lead?

In this episode of Straumann ProTalk, hosts Andreas and George speak with New York City oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jay Neugarten about technology-driven care, surgical complications, and the future of implant dentistry.

Dr. Neugarten shares lessons from preparation, patient advocacy, mentorship, and failure. He discusses complications in zygomatic implant therapy, the Complexities Congress, and how CBCT, digital treatment planning, navigation, and robotics can support precise, minimally invasive, prosthetically driven implant placement. He also offers advice on adopting new technology and preparing the next generation of clinicians as AI and robotics evolve.

Timestamps

00:00 Evolution, not revolution
00:50 Meet Dr. Jay Neugarten
07:42 Preparation, mindset, and patient advocacy
15:00 Learning from complications and failures
21:14 Technology-driven implant surgery
26:57 Robotics in daily practice
35:29 Training the next generation
48:33 Key takeaways and closing