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On Episode 68, Dental Realist completes our discussion of advice given in 25 Tips Every Dentist Should Know by Dr. Don Deems and expound on those recommendations.
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Dentists are inundated with advice from a variety of sources. On Episode 67, Dental Realist discuss some of the advice from 25 Tips Every Dentist Should Know by Don Deems, DDS and talk about whether we would recommend it or not.
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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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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The dental team is one of the most important assets of an enjoyable dental career. During the holidays the dental team is usually given a bonus of some kind, but how do you know how much to give each team member? And how do you scale back if your practice has had a slow year? What do you do if you staff begins to expect a bigger bonus each year? And what kind of gift is appropriate for dentists who work in corporate offices. We discuss this and much, much more on Episode 42 of the Dental Realist Podcast!
With the cost of running a dental practice getting more expensive, the rise of DSOs, and the changing dental marketplace how do private practice dentists stay competitive? To help dentists and future dentists navigate their careers during these changing times, we are joined by Caleb Carter of the Ion Dental Group. We discuss smart technology purchases, what challenges private practice dentists are facing now and will face in the future, how private practices can thrive in the current environment, and much more. We would be honored if you would join us!
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Burnout in dentistry has become a hot-button issue in recent years with more and more dentists being willing to admit they have experienced moderate to severe stress at some point in their careers.
How is burnout defined?
How does burnout manifest itself?
How can it affect a dentist’s personal and professional life?
What can be done to deal with burnout when it comes?
We answer these questions and many more on Episode 40 of the Dental Realist Podcast.
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