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 11 - Zero Cost Practice Boosters
In this episode we discuss many of the common sense and inexpensive ways to help improve your practice. No expensive equipment or products required. What message are you sending to your patients? How can you pleasantly surprise your patients? How can...
Episode 10 - The Many Opportunities of the Dentist and the Importance of Being Likeable
In Episode 10 we discuss: Dentist job options and some pros and cons to each: Solo owner Associate Partner Education Public health Corporate practice employee Group practice Prison (working in one not being locked up :)) Why do you need to be...
Episode 9 - The Unique Dentist-Patient Relationship
In this episode we discuss: What makes an ideal patient? What are some unique challenges of the dentist-patient relationship? Is it possible to mold patient behavior? How does staff contribute to the dentist-patient relationship? How to handle...
Episode 8 - Staffing- A Critical Part of Your Practice
In episode 8 we discuss staffing and cover the following: - Idea differences from dental school to real life - What makes a good staff member? - What makes a bad staff member? - Hiring challenges - Interviewing - Retaining staff - Reasons for...
Episode 7 - Financial Pitfalls and Solutions w/ Jordan Youngblade
In episode 7, we are joined by financial advisor Jordan Youngblade to discuss many of the financial pitfalls dentists fall into. We discuss some of the mistakes dentists make in debt management and retirement planning, what dental students can...
Episode 6 - How Insurance Is Changing Dentistry
In Episode 6, we discuss how dental insurance is changing dentistry today. How does dental insurance affect: a patient's treatment decisions? a dentist's treatment presentation? a practice financially? What are the benefits and downsides of...
Episode 5 - Surviving Dental School
In Episode 5 we discuss: - A day in the life of a dental student - Importance of being organized - Preparing for exams - Labs - Clinic - Extracurricular activities - Finances Please contact us with any questions or comments: Twitter:...
Episode 4 - Stress In Dentistry
In episode 4 of the Dental Realist Podcast, we discuss the causes of stress in dentistry, the effects of the stress, and some ways to better manage that stress. We touch on the issues of confinement, isolation, personality conflicts, economic...
Episode 3 - Myths vs Reality of Dentistry
In today's episode we discuss many of the reasons pre-dental students cite for wanting to become a dentist. We had many of the same reasons and we discuss if they are fact or fiction, myth or reality. Do/did you want to be a dentist because of the...
Episode 2 - The Importance of Controlling Debt
In this podcast we discuss many facets of debt that are facing dentists today: - Good vs. Bad Debt (Necessary vs. Unnecessary) - R.O.I. (Return on Investment) - Educational Debt - Business Debt - Personal Debt - Income outlook to service...