Dental Realist Podcast

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.

Episode 68 - Tips for Every Dentist (Part 2) 02/20/2025

Episode 68 - Tips for Every Dentist (Part 2) On Episode 68, Dental Realist completes our discussion of advice given in by Dr. Don Deems and expound on those recommendations. Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/35364265

Episode 67 - Tips for Every Dentist (Part 1) 11/24/2024

Episode 67 - Tips for Every Dentist (Part 1) Dentists are inundated with advice from a variety of sources. On Episode 67, Dental Realist discuss some of the advice from by Don Deems, DDS and talk about whether we would recommend it or not. Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/34128646

Episode 66 - Combatting Complacency in Dentistry 10/08/2024

Episode 66 - Combatting Complacency in Dentistry 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. Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/33376437

Episode 65 - Dental School is in Session 09/10/2024

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! Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/32990097

Episode 64 - Referring to a Specialist 08/06/2024

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! Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/32459347

Episode 63 - Perfectionism in Dentistry 07/09/2024

Episode 63 - Perfectionism in Dentistry On Episode 63, we discuss perfectionism in dentistry and an article on the subject by Dr. Muhalab Al Sammarraie, -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! Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/32065077

Episode 62 - Advice For Graduating Dental Students 05/21/2024

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? Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/31402292

Episode 61 - The Return of the Dental Realist Podcast 05/14/2024

Episode 61 - The Return of the Dental Realist Podcast Dental Realist is back! After a long break, the Dental Realist Podcast is back with an all-new episode. Join us as we discuss whether or not dental students should get paid for the treatment they provide patients during dental school. Dental students pay for dental school. Patients pay for treatment at the dental school. So should dental students be paid a percentage of the revenue they create for the dental school? We discuss the possibility of this and some of the benefits and drawbacks. Join us for the triumphant return of the Dental Realist Podcast. We would be honored if you would join us! Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Dental Realist /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/31283422

Episode 60 - Dental School Insight w/ Melissa Drab 09/04/2021

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: /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/20365955

Episode 59 - Ethical Obligations 08/22/2021

Episode 59 - Ethical Obligations 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. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/20222660

Episode 58 - Associate: Should I Stay or Should I Go? 06/23/2021

Episode 58 - Associate: Should I Stay or Should I Go? As an associate, how do you know when you are in a good situation or when it is time to make a change? On Episode 58, we respond to a listener email regarding their associateship and if a buy-in opportunity is a good idea. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/19579784

Episode 57 - Daily Destressing 05/27/2021

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. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/19267355

Episode 56 - Questions to Ask Before Joining a Practice 04/05/2021

Episode 56 - Questions to Ask Before Joining a Practice 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. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/18606512

Episode 55 - ADA Past-President Dr. Jeff Cole 01/21/2021

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: /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/17635037

Episode 54 - How Would You Handle.....This? 12/24/2020

Episode 54 - How Would You Handle.....This? On Episode 54, we discuss how we handle certain situations that arise in dentistry. How would we handle...: /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/17315798

Episode 53 - Advice for Young Dentists w/ Dr. Howard Trotter 11/20/2020

Episode 53 - Advice for Young Dentists w/ Dr. Howard Trotter On Episode 53 we welcome retired dentist Dr. Howard Trotter to the Dental Realist Podcast to discuss all aspects of his 42-year career. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/16885229

Inbetween-isode #1 - The Mandalorian 10/28/2020

Inbetween-isode #1 - The Mandalorian On this In-between-isode, Ryder talks about The Mandalorian, the live-action Star Wars series on Disney+. Star Wars is one of Ryder's passions outside of dentistry and would love you to join him for this bite-sized episode of the Dental Realist Podcast. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/16584083

Episode 52 - Six Months Later 10/04/2020

Episode 52 - Six Months Later It has been six months since the ADA and local governments told dental offices to shut down temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Episode 52 we discuss if that was the right decision, how it affected dental offices in the short term, how it is still affecting practices, and much more. We start the show talking about our favorite seasons of the year and end it with an exciting announcement. We would be honored if you would join us! /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/16264073

Episode 51 - Practice Transitions w/ Randon Jensen 08/27/2020

Episode 51 - Practice Transitions w/ Randon Jensen 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. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/15780872

Episode 50 - Dental School During the Pandemic w/ Brian Trecek 07/30/2020

Episode 50 - Dental School During the Pandemic w/ Brian Trecek **Note: There is a bit of an audio technical difficulty for the first 5 minutes but clears up after that.** /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/15413054

Episode 49 - Feeling Like an Imposter 06/24/2020

Episode 49 - Feeling Like an Imposter Imposter Syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved. It can affect people in any profession, including dentistry. On Episode 49 we discuss what Imposter Syndrome is, how it can affect dentists, and what can be done to manage it. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/14950187

Episode 48 - An Unprecedented Return 05/22/2020

Episode 48 - An Unprecedented Return Most dentists are back to work, but how has Covid-19 affected the everyday operations of dental offices? On Episode 48 we discuss: /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/14527139

Episode 47 - Staying Positive in Trying Times 03/27/2020

Episode 47 - Staying Positive in Trying Times Even though most dentists are only allowed to treat emergency patients right now, there are still some ways to stay positive and also tackle some necessary projects at the office. We discuss some ways to find positivity during this stressful time as well as continuing to be productive even when patient treatment is not an option. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/13731110

Episode 46 - The COVID-19 Effect on Dentistry 03/25/2020

Episode 46 - The COVID-19 Effect on Dentistry The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life and is now having a profound effect on dentistry. On Episode 46 we discuss: /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/13698494

Episode 45 - Standing Up To Insurance Companies w/ Benjamin Tuinei 02/26/2020

Episode 45 - Standing Up To Insurance Companies w/ Benjamin Tuinei On Episode 45 we talk with Benjamin Tuinei to discuss how dentists can fight against low insurance reimbursements. Mr. Tuinei is the founder & CEO of Veritas Dental Resources and host of The Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast. We cover a variety of topics, including: /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/13313462

Episode 44 - Preparing for Board Exams 02/21/2020

Episode 44 - Preparing for Board Exams Clinical board exam time is one of the most stressful periods during dental school. On Episode 44 we discuss how to best prepare for boards in the weeks and days prior. We also relive some of our memories from our boards and discuss some ideas to improve board exams for dental students. We start Episode 43 by answering a listener question and discussing our favorite soda pop. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/13251989

Episode 43 - Deciding on a Job After Dental School 01/19/2020

Episode 43 - Deciding on a Job After Dental School Choosing which job to pursue after dental school can be one of the dental student's most important decisions. On Episode 43 we discuss our individual stories for getting started after dental school, when dental students should start researching job opportunities, who to contact first, and what we would look for in an associate or practice purchaser. We start Episode 43 by discussing our favorite candy. We would be honored if you would join us! /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/12801965

Episode 42 - Holiday Bonuses for the Dental Team 11/16/2019

Episode 42 - Holiday Bonuses for the Dental Team 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! /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/12059738

Episode 41-Helping Private Practices Stay Competitive 08/01/2019

Episode 41-Helping Private Practices Stay Competitive With the cost of running a dental practice getting more expensive, the rise of DSOs, & the changing dental marketplace how do private practice dentists stay competitive? To help dentists & 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, & more. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/10740719

Episode 40 - Burnout in Dentistry 07/07/2019

Episode 40 - Burnout in Dentistry 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. /episode/index/show/dentalrealist/id/10432304

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