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Dental Realist Podcast Dental Realist
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4.4 • 14 Ratings
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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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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!
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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?
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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!
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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:
-High and lows of dental school
-A day in the life of a dental student
-How Covid-19 has changed dental school
-Student loan debt
-What is most exciting about life after dental school
We also try to get Dr. Neff into a MUSoD musical. We would be honored if you would join us!
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Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com
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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.
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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.
-How important is work schedule?
-Will stresses be increased or reduced with ownership?
-What if associate and owner practice philosophies conflict?
We also discuss a dental office taboo topic at the end of the episode.
Contact Dental Realist:
Twitter: @dentalrealist
Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com
Website: www.dentalrealist.com
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Customer Reviews
Fun, easy-going show
I’m happy you guys are back! I’m a newer associate dentist, and I just like hearing about your experiences in the field, stories, and your discussions of current issues/trends/procedures. It’s fun to listen to and it’s relatable content. There isn’t any other podcast like yours out there. It’s easy to feel isolated in this field, but listening to your podcast makes me feel like I’m connected somehow. Thanks!
Best
By far one of the best podcasts I have. Inspiring firsthand accounts of the ins and outs of daily life as a dentist. With a sprinkle of humor....(okay maybe a gallon of humor 🙂)
Love the candor about dentistry!
This has been the most helpful resource I’ve found in learning about the reality of dentistry... although it hasn’t swayed me away from wanting to change my course and pursue dentistry, it’s definitely given me a more sober understanding of what is to come. Thanks for everything, fellas!