Very Dental: It's OK to be a Regular Dentist with Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver
The Very Dental Podcast Network
Release Date: 10/08/2021
The Very Dental Podcast Network
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Alan sits down with Max Roland of Microcopy Dental in a live recording from the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! They dive into the world of dental burs, exploring why a fresh bur is always the best bur. Max shares his journey since joining Microcopy four years ago and discusses their unique, sample-focused marketing that has kept their trade show booths buzzing, even in a post-COVID world. Dr. Mead, a long-time user of Microcopy products, shares his appreciation for the guaranteed sharpness and sterility of single-use burs. The conversation takes a hilarious turn as Alan introduces the...
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Once again Kevin and Zach are live from Scottsdale, Arizona in a throwback episode from the Voices of Dentistry 2023! They welcome guest Dr. Dennis Hartlieb from Chicago, who shares his journey through dentistry, including his education at the University of Michigan. Dennis delves into his platform, Dental Online Training (DOT), discussing the hands-on, virtual training it offers to dentists and dental students. He talks about the complexities of teaching both experienced and novice practitioners and the benefits of on-demand and live virtual courses. Dennis also shares insights into his...
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info_outlineAlan welcomes Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver to the Very Dental podcast! Shawn is a self described "regular dentist." What is a regular dentist? Why are we having this conversation? Well, blame it on social media. Some of the things they discussed:
- Shawn gets up early in self defense
- Social media has ruined the "regular dentist" gig for many people.
- Who are the patients that do all these FMR's that we ce in continuing education?
- Shawn's time is worth nothing (he does his own lab work)
- The narrative of "opportunity cost"
- Al on podcasting/Shawn on video
- Buying a practice during COVID (and hiring)
- Narratives vs. reality in dental hygiene models
- Health care choices and how money affects them
Some links from the show:
- The Voices of Dentistry (use code VeryDental)
- The Very Dental Facebook group
- XOcademy (Shawn's Exocad learning academy)
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