The Dental Realist Podcast is unlike any other dental podcast. As three practicing dentists we have learned many things that we wish we'd known before dental school graduation, and we are here to give future, new, and veteran dentists the help they need to have a more enjoyable career.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 35 minutes
Episode 21 - How Can the Solo Dentist Survive?
In this episode we discuss what we learned recently at Dr. Charles Blair's lecture at the Utah Dental Association Convention and give our thoughts. Currently, how are corporate dentistry and insurance companies affecting the solo owner dentist? What...
Episode 20 - Challenges Facing Dentistry
In this episode we discuss the challenges facing dentistry and the Dentaltown article written by Dr. Gordon Christensen titled . What are the main concerns of dentists today? What are the solutions? Who should take the lead in correcting these...
Episode 19 - Dentist is the #1 Job in America?
On episode 19 we discuss the US News & World Report's ranking of dentist as the #1 job in America in 2017. What did this report get right and what did it miss? What should have been included in this report that wasn't? We also discuss the change...
Episode 18 - Staff Motivation
In this episode, we discuss what motivates the dental staff. How do you handle Christmas bonuses? What about monthly bonuses? Is there an ideal bonus system? What is more important: money or praise? We discuss what has worked for us and what hasn't,...
Episode 17 - Embezzlement Risk and Prevention, with David Harris
In this episode, we are joined by David Harris, certified fraud investigator and CEO of Prosperident. We discuss steps dentists can take to prevent embezzlement, hiring techniques to select new employees, types of embezzlers, what to look for if a...
Episode 16 - Mental Gymnastics in Dentistry
In episode 16, we discuss the many mental ups and downs of dentistry. How do you handle patients who refuse x-rays and/or treatment, the know-it-all patients, the composite gauntlet, patients who have received false information from the media, and...
Episode 15 - Things Learned In Dental School--Useless or Useful?
In this episode we talk about many of the lessons learned in dental school. Some seemed important at the time and turned out to be totally useless. Some seemed pointless and ended up being useful in private practice. How are you supposed to know the...
Episode 14 - Pain In Dentistry w/ Juanita Benedict
In this episode we are joined by Juanita Benedict, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. Pain seems to be a normal part of every day for dentists, and Dr. Benedict discusses some of the causes of pain and some ways...
Episode 13 - Building Patient Trust and Value
In this episode, we discuss Imtiaz Manji's ebook called Trust and Value: A Field Guide To Today's Dental Patients. We go in depth on the great patient traits, key patient behaviors, and how to interact with a variety of dental patients. This...
Episode 12 - Dental School Admissions w/ Brian Trecek of Marquette University School of Dentistry
In this episode we are joined by Brian Trecek, Director of Admissions at Marquette University School of Dentistry. Mr. Trecek discusses the many aspects of the dental school application and interview process. What makes an applicant stand out? How...