Episode 68 – Tips for Every Dentist (Part 2)

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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Episode 65 – Dental School is in Session

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!

Episode 64 – Referring to a Specialist

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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Episode 63 – Perfectionism in Dentistry

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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Episode 62-Advice For Graduating Dental Students

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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Episode 60 – Dental School Insight w/ Melissa Drab

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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Episode 57 – Daily Destressing

Life in a dental office can be stressful and learning how to deal with that stress on a daily basis can make the difference in a dental career. On Episode 57, we discuss the ways we have learned to deal with stress. We also talk about how we decide to add new treatment options to our practices. 

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Episode 55 – ADA Past-President Dr. Jeff Cole

On Episode 55, we are joined by Dr. Jeff Cole, former president of the American Dental Association. We get Dr. Cole’s unique perspective on many important topics, including: 

-The rising cost of dental school education. 

-Advice for new and future dentists.

-The Current state and future outlook of dentistry. 

-The importance of organized dentistry. 

We cover these topics and much, much more with Dr. Cole. We would be honored if you would join us. 

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