In dentistry humility is always one patient away‪!‬ ZenOne Podcast

Dr. Aaron Nicholas (Bio, Insta, LinkedIn),  In this wide ranging conversation we cover many topics that include burnout, suicide in dentistry, backpain, coping mechanisms, and mastery. Probably the most important part of the podcast is when I ask Dr. Nicholas, what fears does he have for the profession of dentistry?

Shortcuts: 

(0:00) Podcast Intro

(01:20) Dr. Aaron’s retirement and how he keeps himself busy

(03:30) The Fairytale of Selling a Dental Practice 

(05:50) Dentist burnout and what is the real reason? 

(10:38) What is the Source of the burnout? 

(12:50) 3 Dimensional framework to evaluate work-life balance - Work-Goals-Life

(17:50) Different Coping mechanisms to overcome burnout

(22:00) Healing back pain book 

(26:10) 1 Thing Young Dentist can do to avoid the burnout and avoid back pain 

(28:35) How do you pick good dental coaching? 

(30:40) 5-6 Years before you become a master

(33:19) How would Dr. Nicholas would write chapter 1 of the book? 

(34:42) What fears do you have about the profession of dentistry? 

(42:10) We are really new to AI game with diagnosis 

(42:50) Next 10 years of Dentistry and what is the bright side of dentistry? 

(45:45) What is true Mastery? How to define mastery and achieve it? 



Dr. Aaron’s courses and References: 


https://www.mondaymorningdentistry.com/


Extraction course - https://www.mondaymorningdentistry.com/handsonextractions


Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection - https://a.co/d/82BPUd2


Colorado Surgical Institute- https://www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com/#5 


Implant Pathway - https://www.thepathway.com/ 



Get in touch with Dr. Aaron Nicholas - anicholasdds@gmail.com