Dental Realist Podcast

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We are real practicing dentists who have a passion for giving pre-dental, dental students, and new dentists the unfiltered information they need to succeed and thrive in dentistry. We've experienced first hand what it's like to want to be a dentist, travel down the road of education, and then embark on a career in dentistry.

  1. 10/09/2025

    Who Makes Money From Dentists?

    On Episode 69, we discuss the many other people and businesses that make money from dentists being dentists. Is this the same in other industries also? Are there ways to limit this overhead? We also discuss how much the cost of dental school education has risen in the last 20 years compared to the average dentist salary.  We begin the show by getting a recap of Dr. Neff's worldwide dental travels! Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    38 min

  2. 02/20/2025

    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.  Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    44 min

  3. 11/24/2024

    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 25 Tips Every Dentist Should Know by Don Deems, DDS and talk about whether we would recommend it or not.  Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    51 min

  4. 10/08/2024

    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: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    31 min

  5. 09/10/2024

    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: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    37 min

  6. 08/06/2024

    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: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    34 min

  7. 07/09/2024

    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! Contact Dental Realist: Twitter: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    36 min

  8. 05/21/2024

    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: @dentalrealist Instagram: @dentalrealist Youtube: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com Website: www.dentalrealist.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist

    34 min
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We are real practicing dentists who have a passion for giving pre-dental, dental students, and new dentists the unfiltered information they need to succeed and thrive in dentistry. We've experienced first hand what it's like to want to be a dentist, travel down the road of education, and then embark on a career in dentistry.

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