Soft Bites Podcast

Your Life, Your Dentistry

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Soft Bites Podcast

Manuela and Jorge André joined on a podcast to reflect on both challenges and beauty of dentistry as a profession and its impact on one's lifes, hopes and dreams. Together they try to understand dentists' common struggles and create awareness, communication tools and emotional insights to make dentistry a fulfilling activity while making space for one´s freedom, wonder and creativity in this ride called life.

DEC 2

Buying a Porsche and still not raising your staff

It’s still easy for dental clinics to offer minimum to low wages and salaries – especially if the applicants have no differentiated education or are new to dentistry. However, not every employee will comply and accept the offered payment, especially when they know how much money your clinic makes. When that happens, consequences will affect all dental practice, and can include low loyalty, high employee turnover, poor performance, low morale, or/and poor company culture. We know while it may seem straightforward to increase wages, a combination of economic, market, and social factors also complicates the situation. However, addressing these issues should be a priority if you want to build and maintain a strong team. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/ ⁠Follow Soft Bites on Instagram ⁠@softbitespodcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

46 min
NOV 18

Antonio Roma Torres: Dialogues Beyonde the Cusp

In this episode, we talk to António Roma Torres, a Portuguese endodontist with a private practice focused on advanced endodontics, utilizing surgical microscopes for precision treatment. António is a graduate of the University Fernando Pessoa in Porto (DDS, 2010) and a Specialty Training at Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon (2013-2016) in endodontics, and has been training dental professionals in endodontics and clinical microscope use since 2015. In addition to clinical practice, António has held key roles within the Portuguese Dental Association, serving as President of its Continuing Training Centre (2020-2024) and currently as a Board Member. He also represents Portugal as National Liaison Officer at the FDI World Dental Federation since 2022. Topics: - How António got into dentistry; - Why endodontics? - Biggest career challenges until; - Exploring new paths in dentistry as a part of the Portuguese Dental Association; - How music shapes and reflects in António's everyday dentistry practice. Connect with António on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/antonio_roma_torres/⁠ and on LinkedIn at ⁠https://pt.linkedin.com/in/artendo⁠ You can listen to Art Talks podcast here ⁠http://bit.ly/4e2TUZ8 Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ Follow Soft Bites on Instagram ⁠@softbitespodcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

1h 15m
OCT 28

Celebration Over Comparison: Develop a genuine desire to see others win

In this episode, we dive deep into how can we develop the (genuine) desire to help others succeed in a highly competitive field like dentistry. First question: Do you feel joy at other's dentist's success? Or does their good news make you feel competitive? It’s impossible to find anyone who’s entirely self-made—we all rely on and benefit from others. Insight: Viewing individual success as communal is the way. Do you find yourself spending more time comparing and less time celebrating? What are some practical ways you can show support instead of harboring jealousy? Share in the comments some of the things you do when you find yourself in this kind of situation. The Podcast mentioned by Jorge André is Rich Rool. The book is The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida. Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ Follow Soft Bites on Instagram ⁠@softbitespodcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry ⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

1h 1m
OCT 1

Mehy Lo Presti: Global Dental Collective

In this episode, we talk to Mehy Lo Presti, a specialist in restorative dentistry based in London and co-founder of Global Dental Collective, a community for dentists that brings joy and creativity to dentistry. Mehy talks about his journey in dentistry, Global Dental Collective, and Dentorama, which is not your typical seminar but a revolutionary way of learning and networking. Imagine watching real actors bring to life everyday challenges we all face, right in front of your eyes. Then, just as the tension peaks, the scene freezes. A panel of experts steps in, offering insights and practical solutions to the dramas you’ve just witnessed. But that’s not all, you, the audience, get to share your thoughts, ask questions, and even suggest your own solutions! And after all that thought-provoking action? It’s time to relax, network, and have a blast at a fabulous afterparty in one of London’s most incredible venues. Next Event: Dentorama | 18.10.24 | Royal Institution, London Topics: - How Mehy got into dentistry. - The story behind Dental Collective and Dentorama. - What dentists struggle more at this point in time. - The NHS - private transition many practices are doing in UK and the struggles dentistry is facing in UK. - The trend towards easy-fix cosmetics in dentistry. - Are students ready to learn about soft skills in dentistry? Links here: Dentorama Tickets Info: www.globaldentalcollective.com/dentorama Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ Follow Soft Bites on Instagram ⁠@softbitespodcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

1h 15m
SEP 16

Olavo Guerreiro Viegas: Endo en Zo Academy

Last year we were invited by an enthusiastic colleague to take our Conscious Leadership in Dentistry Course to Amsterdam. We were curious and scheduled a meeting. We discovered Olavo Guerreiro Viegas, a passion-driven dentist wanting to bring something new to dentistry. In this conversation, we discussed Olavo's journey in dentistry until now, moving from Portugal to France and The Netherlands, the expectations and reality of studying and working abroad, the passion for endodontics, the many challenges of owning a dental practice, exploring new paths in dentistry, and the inspiration for starting a dentistry academy. Insight: Working with something you are passionate about will motivate you to keep learning, develop new skills, and stay excited. Olavo graduated as a dentist from the Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal in 2013. He then spent three years in general practice as a dentist in Portugal and France. In September 2019, he completed his training as a dental endodontist at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, and since 2016, his work has consisted exclusively of endodontics. He is the co-owner of Endo en Zo - a referral practice for endodontics in Amsterdam - and the co-founder of Endo en Zo Academy - a training center for endodontics. Connect with Olavo on Instagram @endodonticsolavo @endoenzoacademy and LinkedIn at Olavo Guerreiro Viegas. Know more about Endo en Zo Academy and its courses at www.endoenzoacademy.com We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us better understand you and our profession so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ Follow Soft Bites on Instagram ⁠@softbitespodcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

1h 15m
SEP 1

The Undervalued Benefits of Being a Dentist

In this conversation, we explore the often-forgotten positive aspects of being a dentist. Come on, our job provides many rewards and opportunities. It's a tough job, but Dentists are often at the top of the list of the best jobs because it's a career that offers a variety of benefits. And we love it! What about you? What is your favorite thing about being a Dentist? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us to know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. If you want to learn more about this take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ And, if you like it, please subscribe! Follow us on Instagram @softbitespodcast ⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠ & ⁠@andredolf⁠

51 min
AUG 22

Andrea Dagot: Dental Hygiene 2.0

In this episode, we are joined by Dental Hygienist Andrea Dagot. Believe it or not, in many European countries, dental hygiene is still not recognized as a profession in its own right and there is a lack of uniformity and consistency. Each European country has a different level of training and scope of duties. As a result, what a dental hygienist is allowed to do is not the same everywhere in Europe. Andrea is an experienced Dental Hygienist with her own private practice. Early in her career, she was challenged by a teacher to continue her studies in oral medicine in Seattle, where she did a degree completion program with a minor in oral medicine. Throughout her career she did volunteer work in local basic schools, teaching prevention, and was an assistant teacher at the University of Dentistry in Porto for the dental hygiene course. This last year she has been developing a course for dental hygienists, the first edition starts in October. We talked to her about her journey, her vision of how a dental hygienist adds value to a dental practice and complements the dentist's work, the best strategy to integrate a Dental Hygienist in control appointments, the importance of patient motivation in dental hygiene, and new research on dental hygiene and dental prevention. Insight: Progression over perfection! You can follow Andrea @dra.andreadagot and learn more about the "How to Dental Hygiene 2.0" course here. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ Follow Soft Bites on Instagram ⁠@softbitespodcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

1h 6m
AUG 11

Onboarding Process in a Dental Practice

Onboarding refers to the process of providing new employees with the resources they need to transition into a company. It essentially helps new hires feel more comfortable with their new job. According to Glassdoor, organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%. In a dental practice, the onboarding process is completely different for dentists and nurses but essential for both. Insight: Onboarding is not the same as Training! Please share with us the guidelines from the onboarding process of your practice or your onboarding experience. We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave a comment or connect with us on social media. Your comments and messages will help us know you and our profession better so we can offer real value in return. And, if you like it, please subscribe! Please take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: ⁠⁠https://softbites.online/⁠ Follow Soft Bites on Instagram @softbitesp⁠odcast⁠ and follow us ⁠⁠@mindful.dentistry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@andredolf⁠⁠

58 min

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Soft Bites: Your Life, Your Dentistry

Manuela and André joined on a podcast to reflect on both the challenges and beauty of dentistry as a profession and its impact on one's lifes, hopes and dreams. Manuela was a general dentist for 18 years and decided to commit full time to the mission of helping other dentists develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence and a conscious professional activity while promoting overall fulfillment in their lives. André runs a multidisciplinary dental practice and is an active lecturer, a passionate clinical teacher and author who keeps finding ways to optimize work, simplify his life, find meaning and have fun in his journey. With their ever learner mentality, they try to understand dentists' common struggles and create awareness, communication tools and emotional insights to make dentistry a fulfilling activity while making space for one´s freedom, wonder and creativity in this ride called life. Take a look at our Conscious Leadership Course here: https://softbites.online/immersion-course/

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Manuela and Jorge André joined on a podcast to reflect on both challenges and beauty of dentistry as a profession and its impact on one's lifes, hopes and dreams. Together they try to understand dentists' common struggles and create awareness, communication tools and emotional insights to make dentistry a fulfilling activity while making space for one´s freedom, wonder and creativity in this ride called life.

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