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As dentists we tend to fall into a routine that could become complacency. How can complacency be detrimental to a dental career, while routine can be beneficial? On Episode 66 we discuss how to avoid complacency and why dentists are prone to it.
Starting dental school is a stressful time and on Episode 65 we discuss what we would have done differently when we started our dental school journey. What do we wish we would have taken more time doing when preparing to start? What was more stressful than we thought? What was more exciting or fun? And do we wish we had taken any risks along the way?
All of this and much more on Episode 65 of The Dental Realist Podcast!
The relationships between a general dentist and specialists are important, but what do we look for in the specialists we refer to? What is most important in working with a specialist? Why do some patients resist when being referred to a specialist? And when do we refer to certain specialists?
All of this and much more on Episode 64 of The Dental Realist Podcast!
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On Episode 63, we discuss perfectionism in dentistry and an article on the subject by Dr. Muhalab Al Sammarraie, The Pursuit of Excellence: Overcoming Perfectionism in Dentistry.
-How does perfectionism manifest in dentistry?
-How is perfectionism reinforced in dental school?
-How can perfectionism lead to burnout?
-How does social media contribution to perfectionist standards?
All of this and much more on Episode 63 of The Dental Realist Podcast!
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Dental school graduation is upon us and it’s an exciting time in a dentist’s life, but it is also a time to make important decisions. So what is some advice we would give to new dentists? What are some smart decisions we made at graduation time? And some dumb decisions we made?
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On Episode 60, we welcome Melissa Drab, fourth-year dental student at Marquette University, to The Dental Realist Podcast. We discuss a variety of dental school topics including:
-High and lows of dental school
-A day in the life of a dental student
-How Covid-19 has changed dental school
-Student loan debt
-What is most exciting about life after dental school
We also try to get Dr. Neff into a MUSoD musical. We would be honored if you would join us!
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Throughout our careers all dentists will see failing dentistry and even have our own work fail eventually. But what if it was treatment that was performed recently by us or another dentist? How should those situations be communicated to patients and even to a patient’s previous dentist, if necessary? And what if you suspect there has been a case of over-diagnosis or over-treatment? We discuss all of this and much more on Episode 59.
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Before joining or purchasing a practice there are some important questions that need to be asked and answered. On Episode 56, we discuss some of the questions we wish we’d had asked before we started working in or purchasing our practices. We also talk about how to handle situations when a patient talks badly about a previous dentist and much more.
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On Episode 51 we welcome Randon Jensen, practice transition consultant with CTC Associates, to the Dental Realist Podcast to discuss all aspects of practice transitions.
-Is practice ownership still an attractive option for dentists?
-What is the profile of a first-time buyer?
-When is the right time to sell?
-What is important when applying for a practice loan?
-Mr. Jensen also walks us through the selling and buying processes.
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**Note: There is a bit of an audio technical difficulty for the first 5 minutes but clears up after that.**
On Episode 50 we welcome back Brian Trecek, Director of Admissions at Marquette University School of Dentistry, to discuss all aspects of dental school and the dental school application process in the midst of the pandemic.
-How will dental school be different this year?
-Has the application process changed during the pandemic?
-What makes a strong dental school applicant?
-Has the pandemic affected the number of dental school applications?
We discuss these topics and much, much more with Mr. Trecek. Don’t miss out on this valuable information!
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