Depth of the Probe

Alex Wells & Danny Wood
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Medicine

Ever wonder what conversations happen in the back row of dental school? We can tell you one thing - it's not about the lecture. From the mouths of dental students turned unlikely friends, Alex Wells and Danny Wood candidly share bizarre stories, blunt advice, and a fresh perspective on dental school. We're taking a Perio Probe and probing to that base of the pocket we call life. It’s time you laughed at what the world is really like studying teeth.

Episodes

  1. 08/19/2020

    Taking Care of Yourself in Dental School

    Alex and Danny discuss wellness and taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially while in dental school. There is a lot more to life as a dental student than the "student" part, but we are often put in a position where we must compromise other aspects of our own wellbeing in order to make it through.  Listen in as we use hindsight to measure how well we took care of ourselves and what we would and should have done differently.

  2. 07/29/2020

    6 Tips for Matriculating into Clinic

    Here's some dental school information you won't be reading in your school's clinic manual.  Alex and Danny share their own tips about beginning the beast that is clinic.  Think of this episode as the words we wish we had when we started instead of a technical manual (the thought of reading one of those already has us dozing).  Find out how to manage yourself as you are thrown into an entirely new environment that the lecture hall didn't prepare you for.  Who knows -  maybe you'll take a thing or two from this episode into your own clinical journy.

  3. 07/21/2020

    Intern Spence

    Meet the third member of DOTP - Intern Spence! In this episode, Alex and Danny reveal Intern Spence's origin story as the sound editor of DOTP and interview him with some of your questions.  Are high schoolers still doing the same things we did at that age?  What's the difference between Gen Z and Millenials?  Should we rebrand Intern Spence as Producer Spence?

  4. 07/15/2020

    Finding a Quality Mentor

    Alex and Danny delve into mentorship - how to bring value to those relationships, find new problems to solve, and collapse timeframes.  Whether it's dental-related or not, find out about the different facets of life that have given us our mentors and which podcast hosts we consider our own virtual mentors!

  5. 07/07/2020

    The Great Pause: What We've Been Doing On Dental School Hiatus

    Alex and Danny share the good, the bad, and the ugly of what they've been up to since quarantine began.  In this episode, hear about Alex's Eat Pray Love Year (just go with it, okay?) and Midwestern Tour along with Danny's reflection on his long and short-term goals as a future business owner, his purchasing of a trailer, and beautiful reflection of his mother.  Give this episode a listen if you're in the mood to laugh, cry, roll your eyes, and gain insight into the most free time we've had in our lives.  Prepare to hear absolutely nothing about teeth and a lot of things about our personal lives.

  6. 06/30/2020

    Amplifying the BIPOC Dental Student Experience: Sara Fadlalla

    Fourth year dental student Sara Fadlalla is here to discuss the successes, challenges, and observations that she's witnessed as an African-American, Muslim woman (intersectional queen!) at a predominantly white, conservative, cisgender program.  Find out what she would tell herself if she could travel back to the summer before dental school!  Also, the three of us reveal just how much -- or little -- we actually know about dentistry.

  7. 06/17/2020

    Obtaining Letters of Recommendation

    Co-hosts Alex Wells and Danny Wood navigate the path towards obtaining the often sought after letters of recommendation.  In this episode, we discuss forming meaningful relationships with faculty members, the etiquette of how to ask for a letter, and determining whom you should ask.  Listen in to find out how to handle being rejected (yikes) by a faculty member, and what a strong letter should sound like as we read two of our own!

  8. 06/17/2020

    6 Tips for Incoming Dental Students: The Truth

    Ever wished you had 20/20 vision? Good thing this episode has you covered. Co-hosts Alex Wells and Danny Wood present 6 tips they think all incoming (and current) dental students should know or at least think about. This episode is filled with golden nuggets of information. Grab a pen and take notes as the co-hosts shower you with tips to make your experience more palatable. Disclaimer: we aren’t responsible for you dropping out, deciding not to attend, screaming into your pillow, or crying uncontrollably.

  9. 06/17/2020

    COVID-19 & Its Impact on Dental Education

    Co-hosts Alex Wells and Danny Wood probe into the impact of COVID-19 and its massive implications on dental education and dental students. Even though the future at time looks bleak, we discuss the positives that may come from it. Will dental education be forced to restructure? Find out their thoughts as they open up Pandora’s Box.

  10. 06/17/2020

    Why Depth of the Probe?

    How did DOTP become a reality? Co-hosts Alex Wells and Danny Wood delve into their unlikely friendship formed in dental school and their vision for the podcast. This episode sheds light on their initial thoughts of each other and how their friendship developed into the idea of forming a “Pod." Find out if they would still go to dental school knowing what they know—their answers might shock you!

  11. 06/17/2020

    DOTP Launch Podcast

    Co-hosts Alex Wells and Danny Wood look back on the first three DOTP podcasts—the good, the bad, and the ugly. This launch is a preview of the topics covered in the first three episodes, as well as why Depth Of The Probe (DOTP) came into being. Be sure to listen to the released episodes as the co-hosts probe into topics related to the dental field and the real world we live in.

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Ever wonder what conversations happen in the back row of dental school? We can tell you one thing - it's not about the lecture. From the mouths of dental students turned unlikely friends, Alex Wells and Danny Wood candidly share bizarre stories, blunt advice, and a fresh perspective on dental school. We're taking a Perio Probe and probing to that base of the pocket we call life. It’s time you laughed at what the world is really like studying teeth.

Information

  • Creator
    Alex Wells & Danny Wood
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alex Wells & Danny Wood
  • Show Website
    Depth of the Probe