The Authentic Dentist

Allison House DMD & Shawn Zajas
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Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Join Dr. Allison House of House Dental in Scottsdale and Shawn Zajas, Founder of Zana… a company helping Dentists extend their Care Beyond the Chair, as they lead dentists deeper along the journey of authenticity – to reach greater fulfillment in their professional lives and to deliver remarkable patient experiences. 
 At the core of the authentic dentist is the belief that the answer to the current challenges in dentistry is dentists discovering that their greatest asset and point of differentiation is their personal brand – and that forming that brand out of their authentic selves is the best strategy for success in dentistry today. To join Allison and Shawn on this journey, hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. Here’s to your success… Express yourself fully. Live authentic.

  1. 5D AGO

    108 › Your Practice Isn’t the Problem. Your Narrative Is.

    Are you telling yourself a story about your practice that's slowly draining you?In this episode of The Authentic Dentist Podcast, Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House tackle the invisible force behind dental burnout: the narrative running in the background of your mind. Not the schedule. Not the patients. Not the overhead. The story you tell yourself about all of it. Shawn opens up about wrestling with his own sense of meaning and significance, even while committed to a path he believes in. Dr. House shares how she's stayed energized after 26 years in clinical dentistry by reframing every challenge, every difficult patient, and every clinical mystery as a puzzle to solve. Together, they push past the shallow "I get to" reframe and dig into what it takes to generate real, sustained energy for the work you're called to do. This conversation is for the dentist who's committed to their practice but running low on fuel. The one who drives to the office on Monday morning wondering where the excitement went. You don't need a new career. You need a new frame. If you're a dental professional looking for a sustainable path forward that honors who you are, not a cookie-cutter formula, this episode will meet you right where you are. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why "I have to" language is silently eroding your energy and fulfillment The high-performer strategy of relabeling nervousness as excitement, and how to apply it in your practice How Dr. House turns difficult patients, team challenges, and clinical unknowns into engaging puzzles Why surface-level gratitude reframes fall flat for most dental professionals The physical energy foundation (sleep, nutrition, exercise) that dentists routinely neglect How to connect your daily work to a personal mission, even if that mission is only three people Why aligning your professional frame to your natural wiring changes everything CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 The gift of aliveness: why the path isn't the problem 02:30 Why "I get to" doesn't work for everyone 03:00 The high-performer reframe: nervousness vs. excitement 03:25 Honoring what your body is telling you 04:00 Building software that matches your psychology 05:00 Reframing fatherhood, business, and legacy 05:49 Dentistry's Monday morning dread 06:15 Dr. House on building something and looking back 06:30 Praying for wisdom, not money 07:00 Life as a scavenger hunt for puzzle pieces 07:30 Aligning your perspective to your strengths 08:15 Winning over the difficult patient as a team 09:00 Energy is everything: why your frame matters 10:00 Wishing for more hours vs. working with your wiring 10:40 The physical side of energy: sleep, food, exercise 11:00 Defining your mission, even if it's small ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC DENTIST PODCAST: The Authentic Dentist Podcast bridges the gap between clinical excellence and personal fulfillment in dentistry. Hosted by Dr. Allison House, a practicing dentist with over 25 years of experience, and Shawn Zajas, a dental marketing expert and authentic brilliance strategist, this show tackles the profession's greatest challenges through honest conversations about ethical practice, authentic leadership, and sustainable success. Unlike typical dental podcasts focused on clinical techniques or production numbers, The Authentic Dentist offers wisdom for the whole practitioner, addressing who you are and how you show up in your practice and life. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Allison House is a practicing dentist with over 25 years of clinical experience, a former dental association president, and an advocate for ethical leadership in dentistry. She brings a grounded, pragmatic perspective shaped by decades of real-world patient care, team building, and organizational leadership. Her mission is to elevate the standards of the profession through mentorship, integrity, and authentic connection. Shawn Zajas is a dental marketing expert and the creator of the Authentic Brilliance methodology. With over 15 years in the dental industry, Shawn brings entrepreneurial insight, brand strategy, and a deep commitment to helping dental professionals find and express their authentic voice. His focus is on helping practitioners align their professional identity with their personal values for lasting fulfillment and impact. CONNECT WITH US: Website: theauthenticdentist.com KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING: What reframe has helped you stay energized in your practice? Drop it in the comments. We read every one. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. #theauthenticdentist #dentalpodcast #dentistburnout #authenticleadership #dentalpractice #mindsetfordentists #dentistlife #practicemanagement #dentalleadership #sustainablepractice

    13 min

  2. FEB 20

    107 › When Bad Dentistry Is a Cry for Help

    When Bad Dentistry Is a Cry for Help: Why Dental Professionals Need to Look Deeper A dentist posts about a colleague's terrible work on Facebook. Dozens of comments pile on. Dr. Allison House was the only one who asked a different question: What if that dentist is struggling? In this episode, Dr. House and Shawn Zajas confront one of the most uncomfortable truths in the dental profession. When you see consistently poor clinical work from a colleague, the default response is judgment and criticism. But what if bad dentistry is a symptom of something deeper? Substance abuse. Depression. Financial crisis. Personal tragedy. Burnout. Dr. House shares three real stories from her 26 years in practice that reframe everything: 00:00 Intro 04:23 What community do you want to be part of? 17:50 Things aren't always as they seem 20:09 The Facebook post that started everything 22:18 Dentist Concern for Dentist: Arizona's intervention model 24:07 One bad crown is human. Twelve bad crowns is a signal. 26:55 The dentist who went to rehab (and never knew who called) 28:30 "We never give each other any space to be human" 29:08 When patients and team members act out of character 31:36 The care package that changed a team member's trajectory 33:46 When dementia explains the behavior 36:11 Byron Katie's "The Work" and how it applies to dental practice 38:30 Wrap-up One story involves a colleague whose patients kept showing up with bad work. When a patient reported smelling alcohol on that dentist's breath, Dr. House called Arizona's Dentist Concern for Dentist program. Trained professionals visited the colleague and confirmed a serious addiction. He went to rehab. Dr. House says plainly: "I'm pretty sure that had he continued down that road, he would have died." Another story hits closer to home. Dr. House once told a patient that a famous colleague's work was terrible. Then she tried to redo it. Same result. The patient was nearly impossible to work on. The lesson: bad outcomes are not always bad dentistry. The conversation goes beyond dentists. Dr. House describes a team member whose personality changed overnight. Her daughter had entered a treatment facility, leaving her to raise her granddaughter while processing grief. Instead of termination, Dr. House responded with a care package. She talks about a 15-year patient whose inappropriate jokes turned out to be early-stage dementia, not character failure. Shawn and Dr. House also walk through Byron Katie's "Judge Your Neighbor" exercise, a practical tool for examining your assumptions before reacting. It is a method Dr. House uses regularly in her practice and personal life to see situations from the other person's perspective. The takeaway is clear: one bad day is human. A pattern of bad days is a signal. And the right response is care, not condemnation. ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC DENTIST PODCAST The Authentic Dentist Podcast bridges the gap between clinical excellence and personal fulfillment in dentistry. Hosted by Dr. Allison House, a practicing dentist with over 26 years of experience, and Shawn Zajas, a dental marketing expert, this show tackles the profession's greatest challenges through candid conversations about ethical practice, authentic leadership, and sustainable success. Unlike typical dental podcasts focused solely on clinical techniques or practice management, The Authentic Dentist offers wisdom for the whole practitioner, addressing who you are and how you show up in your practice and life. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr. Allison House brings clinical expertise, ethical leadership, and organizational wisdom from over 26 years in practice. She has served as the youngest president of her local dental association and is a passionate advocate for ethical standards and dentist wellbeing across the profession. Shawn Zajas combines dental marketing expertise with authentic brilliance strategy, helping dental professionals align their practices with their values for sustainable success. CONNECT WITH US Website: https://theauthenticdentist.com Have you ever seen a pattern of bad work from a colleague and wondered what was going on? How did you respond? Share your experience in the comments. Subscribe for weekly conversations that bridge clinical excellence with authentic leadership in dentistry. Listen on all platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

    18 min

  3. FEB 6

    106 › AI Is a Divine Tool. Are You Going to Lead It or Be Replaced By It?

    Dr. Kianor Shah is doing something unprecedented. As founder of the Top 100 Doctors organization and the Doctor to Doctor movement, he has united over 1,100 healthcare professionals from 163 countries. His mission: ensure doctors lead the AI revolution rather than follow it. In this episode of The Authentic Dentist, Dr. Shah joins Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas to discuss the upcoming Global Medical and Dental AI Summit in London. This three-day event will bring together 700 healthcare leaders to establish AI policy, governance standards, and practical implementation strategies. Dr. Shah does not mince words about the state of healthcare. Third parties have gained substantial control over doctor decision-making in the past 50 years. Corporate models prioritize production numbers over patient care. MBA boards dictate the future of healthcare professionals who spent decades in training. AI presents both a threat and an opportunity. In the wrong hands, it could accelerate the erosion of doctor autonomy. In the right hands, it could restore the patient-doctor relationship to its foundational simplicity. The conversation covers: • Why AI should be viewed as a divine tool rather than a threat • How dentists can become the hub for overall patient health • Practical steps to start implementing AI in your practice today • Why one focused practice outperforms an empire of six • The cybersecurity concerns every dentist should understand • How a fraction of unified doctors could become the most powerful entity in healthcare Dr. Shah brings unique perspective from his multicultural background (Iran, Germany, United States), his MBA training, and his 20 years of clinical practice. He scaled down from six practices to one and discovered greater income and fulfillment. The London summit offers something for every healthcare professional. The dental track features 50 speakers in TED-style presentations. The Health Intelligence Board will debate with ministers and regulatory leaders. Workshops address everything from diagnostic AI to practice management automation. For dental professionals experiencing burnout or questioning their path, this episode offers a different vision. One where doctors lead rather than follow. One where AI serves patients rather than profits. One where the profession’s future is determined by practitioners who understand what healthcare actually means. Registration: top100doc.com/london CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:19 - The mission behind the London AI Summit 3:50 - Why optimists will prevail with AI 5:51 - The erosion of the patient-doctor relationship 8:34 - Autonomy in corporate dentistry settings 10:27 - What the London summit offers practitioners 14:23 - Breaking down silos between medicine and dentistry 17:22 - AI liability warning for dentists 20:59 - Cybersecurity concerns and HIPAA 24:25 - The competitive advantage of AI adoption 29:24 - Why dentists are positioned to lead healthcare 31:01 - Overcoming AI misconceptions 36:22 - Authentic leadership in dentistry 38:10 - One practice vs. six: Dr. Shah’s personal lesson 42:58 - The power of 0.5% of doctors united CONNECT: The Authentic Dentist Podcast Dr. Allison House Shawn Zajas Top 100 Doctors: top100doc.com

    1 min

  4. JAN 5

    105 › Dental Practice Success in 2026: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Plan

    Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas kick off 2026 with a raw conversation about what separates dentists who thrive from those who stall. After hosting two Olympic athletes over the holidays, Allison shares a key insight: elite performers surround themselves with coaches in every dimension of life. Not because they lack knowledge. Because growth demands outside eyes. The episode confronts a hard truth. Intelligent people can easily slide into pessimism. The data supports it. The profession faces real challenges. Yet Allison describes “learned optimism” as the deliberate choice to see opportunity alongside struggle. She traces this back to her weightlifting background with her father, who coached her to break down complex movements into fundamental pieces. The same approach works in dental practice. When systems break, you isolate the component. Fix the pull. Fix the scheduling gap. One piece at a time. Shawn shares his own revelation from years of journaling. He noticed a pattern of abandoned plans. The reason? Waiting for missing components before taking action. The fix? Move with an incomplete plan. The marketplace teaches you nothing if you stay on the sidelines. The hosts discuss the Tom Brady Super Bowl comeback against Atlanta. Down 25 points in a sport where no team had ever recovered from more than 10. On the sideline, Julian Edelman kept telling teammates: “You gotta believe. It’s going to be one hell of a story.” That mindset separates practitioners who rebuild from those who quit. For dentists who logged 2025 as a loss, Allison offers a reframe. If you caused your bad year, you have control. That means you can fix it. External forces like economy and insurance leave you powerless. Personal responsibility equals personal power. The episode closes with practical wisdom: find a coach, stay in community with believers, and never wait for the perfect moment to move.

    31 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    104 › The $100,000 Mistake That Made Me a Better Dentist

    🎯 What happens when unlimited opportunity meets limited capacity? Dr. Allison House shares her $100K failure—and why she'd do it again. As 2025 wraps up, we're sitting in our new studio having the conversation every dental professional needs before stepping into the new year. This isn't your typical goal-setting episode. It's a raw, honest look at what it actually takes to live authentically in an era where AI, new technology, and endless opportunities are creating both unprecedented possibility and overwhelming paralysis. "I don't know what to do with limited capacity, limited bandwidth, and seemingly unlimited opportunity," Shawn admits. "The disparity between the two is bigger than I've seen ever in my life." If you're a dentist scrolling through Facebook groups seeing colleagues doing all-on-fours, veneers, and every new procedure—while wondering if you're falling behind—you're not alone. Dr. House responds with hard-won wisdom: "I can't do all of it. And that's okay." Dr. Allison House opens up about her toughest year yet—speaking out against an ethical violation and finding herself without the support she expected from colleagues she'd helped for years. Her response? "That doesn't mean you stop being who you are." This is what authentic dental practice leadership looks like when the cost is high and the applause is silent. For anyone who's ever taken a principled stand in dentistry and felt isolated, this moment will resonate deeply. We also dive into the story Allison rarely tells: spending $100,000 on a CEREC machine in 2004 that became an "abject failure" within six months. But here's what most people miss—that failure transformed how she understood crown preparation, patient communication, and clinical excellence. "I all of a sudden had to see my preps up close," she recalls. "I could see if something wasn't smooth." Sometimes the wrong decision is exactly the right teacher. If you're feeling the weight of FOMO, drowning in opportunities you can't possibly pursue, or wondering whether to take that risk you've been avoiding—this episode is your permission slip to move forward imperfectly and discover who you really are in the process. Whether you're navigating dental burnout, questioning your practice model, or simply trying to find fulfillment as a dentist in an overwhelming landscape, this conversation offers both wisdom and encouragement. ✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS: • The flywheel principle: "Even if I pick the wrong thing, it's still moving me forward." Getting momentum started takes enormous effort, but once moving, it builds on itself. Stop waiting for the perfect decision. • Fear is just a shadow: Most of what stops us isn't real—it just seems big and loud. Name your greatest fear and examine it. Often, it's smaller than it appears. • Failure reveals identity: "If everything you do is something you knew for sure you could do, you never get to see who you really are." Stretching beyond certainty is where self-discovery lives. • Ethical courage costs—stay you anyway: When Allison spoke out and no one came to help, she learned that integrity isn't about reciprocation. Keep being who you are regardless of support. • Memory is a choice: Every memory you revisit, you strengthen. Choose to reinforce the wins and the wisdom, not just the wounds. 🕐 Episode Highlights: Year-end reflection framework: 8:04 The $100K CEREC failure story: 17:30 Allison's ethical stand moment: 22:50 "Fear is just a shadow" insight: 25:15 Final encouragement for 2026: 27:17 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT THE HOSTS: Dr. Allison House is a practicing dentist with over 25 years of clinical experience, known for her ethical leadership and commitment to authentic practice. She's served in organizational leadership roles and mentors dental professionals seeking to align their clinical expertise with their personal values. Shawn Zajas is a dental marketing expert and authentic brilliance strategist who helps dental professionals discover and express their unique gifts. His passion lies in connecting the art of dentistry to broader principles of personal growth, courage, and wholehearted living. 💬 We want to hear from you: What's the one risk you've been putting off that you're finally ready to take in 2026? Drop it in the comments—sometimes naming it is the first step toward doing it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations that bridge clinical excellence with authentic leadership in dentistry. New episodes every week! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📧 Connect with us: theauthenticdentist.com #AuthenticDentist #DentalLeadership #DentistBurnout #AuthenticDentistry #DentalPracticeSuccess #EthicalDentistry #DentalMindset #FindingFulfillmentAsDentist #DentalPodcast #PracticeGrowth #DentistLife #2026Goals #BetOnYourself #DentalCommunity

    20 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    103 › You're Only As Ethical As You Can Afford To Be: A Dentist's 44-Year Journey from Pegboards to AI with Dr Michael Thompson

    What happens when a dentist who started with pegboards faces down stage four cancer and emerges with the wisdom of 44 years in practice? In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas sit down with Dr. Michael Thompson, a pioneering Arizona dentist whose career spans from the pre-internet era to today's AI-driven landscape. This isn't just another career retrospective—it's a masterclass in building authentic dental practice while maintaining unwavering integrity. Dr. Thompson opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his authentic leadership journey: from that first meeting with Dr. House at Bucky's Barbecue 25 years ago, to the gut-wrenching decision to replace 50+ failed crowns at his own expense, to facing his mortality with stage four lymphoma and choosing to dedicate his "bonus years" to mentoring the next generation at A.T. Still University. The conversation tackles the profession's greatest challenges with refreshing honesty. When did the pressure to produce 100 new patients a month become the industry standard? How do you maintain ethical practice when overhead keeps climbing? What's the real cost of losing human connection in an increasingly automated healthcare system? Dr. Thompson shares his three-part formula for daily success—feeling well-compensated spiritually, professionally, and financially—and why compromising any one dimension leads to burnout. He reveals how his father's dinner table lessons about entrepreneurship shaped his practice philosophy, why he believes "you're only as ethical as you can afford to be," and what it really takes to build 30-year patient relationships in an era of corporate consolidation. But perhaps most powerful is his cancer journey: diagnosed at 67 while in the prime of his practice, facing refractory stage four B-cell lymphoma, and ultimately experiencing what he calls "a story too good to be true" through CAR-T immunotherapy. His reflection on looking back without regrets—"I don't regret the things I did, I regret the things I didn't do"—offers profound wisdom for practitioners at every career stage. This episode is essential listening for any dental professional wrestling with authentic practice in today's commoditized healthcare landscape, seeking to understand how to maintain integrity when business pressures mount, or simply wanting to hear what sustainable success looks like over a four-decade career. Subscribe to the podcast on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-authentic-dentist/id1487586274 Or SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qapfaNRkcIlCjgIsftb60?si=d02c74cf4f924897

    1h 40m

  7. 11/21/2025

    102 › Marketing Secrets Revealed: How to Generate New Patients Without Spending Thousands on Ads with Adrian Lefler

    In this groundbreaking first in-studio episode of The Authentic Dentist Podcast, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas sit down with Adrian Lefler, founder of My Social Practice, to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping dental marketing and practice management. Adrian's journey into dentistry began unconventionally—emerging from bankruptcy in 2009, he discovered how to get businesses on the front page of Google and partnered with a colleague who had access to 3,500 dental practice contacts. What started as survival became a 15-year deep dive into understanding the unique challenges dentists face in marketing their practices. The conversation reveals why dentists make ideal clients: they're intelligent, ethical, pay their bills on time, and navigate extraordinary complexity managing both clinical excellence and business operations. Yet this same complexity creates vulnerability to marketing companies that don't understand the nuances of local, relationship-based dental practices versus national brand strategies. Adrian delivers immediately actionable insights, emphasizing that Google Reviews remain the most critical marketing investment. With three out of four potential patients checking reviews before making decisions, a robust Google Review profile becomes the filtering system for all other marketing efforts—making or breaking even six-figure advertising campaigns. The discussion takes a fascinating turn into AI's disruption of traditional search engine optimization. As Google integrates AI overviews at the top of search results, conventional advertising models are collapsing. Ad costs have doubled or tripled as fewer people scroll past AI-generated answers to click on paid advertisements. Adrian explains how AI doesn't just match keywords—it analyzes context, sentiment, and nuance in longer conversational search queries, fundamentally changing how dental practices must approach content creation. Perhaps most provocative is the revelation about practice management system data ownership. While doctors legally own their patient data, PMS companies charge multiple third-party vendors for API access to that same information—costs ultimately passed to dentists. Adrian proposes a revolutionary solution: an open-source PMS where dentists receive payment when vendors access their data, potentially reducing costs by hundreds of dollars monthly while maintaining superior functionality. The conversation doesn't shy away from emerging challenges: cloud-based systems that hold data hostage when contracts end, the rapid proliferation of AI products promising to revolutionize everything from scheduling to note-taking, and the consolidation wave that will inevitably follow as successful solutions absorb competitors. Adrian's vision for dentistry's future includes AI receptionists that never tire, conversational interfaces replacing traditional search, and the potential for collaborative dental centers—hospital-like facilities where practitioners share expensive technology like CBCT machines, CEREC equipment, and specialists under one roof, dramatically reducing individual overhead while elevating care quality. This episode challenges dentists to think differently about marketing, data ownership, and practice structure. It's a masterclass in understanding not just what's changing, but why it matters and how to position yourself for success in an AI-transformed landscape. Subscribe to the podcast on APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-authentic-dentist/id1487586274 Or SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qapfaNRkcIlCjgIsftb60?si=d02c74cf4f924897

    2h 48m

  8. 11/11/2025

    101 › Pricing Your Work–What Your Hourly Rate Really Means (And Why Most Dentists Get It Wrong)

    🎯 Why discounting your dental services is actually stealing from your team—and the data-driven framework that transforms how you price with confidence and integrity. Ever feel like insurance companies control your fees? Struggle with pricing because you want to be "accessible"? Dr. Allison House reveals the uncomfortable truth: when you discount out of sympathy, you're not just reducing your income—you're giving away your team's raises. In this game-changing conversation, discover the Pankey Institute framework that helped Dr. House build a sustainable dental practice based on real data, not fear or false humility. Learn why a $150 bleach treatment that "saves money" leads to patient complaints, while the same treatment at $600 (in a Tiffany box) creates raving fans. Explore the dangerous trap of overpricing before you have the skills to deliver—and how to align your fees with your current expertise. Most importantly, understand how authentic dental practice pricing isn't about maximizing profit; it's about creating a sustainable model that honors your team, serves patients with integrity, and prevents the burnout that plagues our profession. Whether you're building an authentic dental practice from scratch, transitioning to fee-for-service, or simply questioning if your current pricing model serves you and your values, this episode provides the framework for making ethical, data-driven decisions that support dental practice profitability ethics without compromising your integrity. ✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Calculate your true hourly rate: Divide total annual collections by hours worked, then factor in ALL expenses plus appropriate owner compensation—not just what's "left over" [03:18] - The psychology of value: Underpriced services signal low value; patients won't commit to or complete treatment they don't perceive as valuable [13:00] - Discounting steals raises: Every sympathy discount takes money from your team's bonuses and competitive salaries—budget charity care instead [11:21] - The overpricing trap: Charging premium fees before developing premium skills attracts demanding clients and creates stress for everyone [21:37] - Know your hygiene economics: If you're collecting less per hour than you're paying out, that insurance relationship needs to end [24:42] 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT THE HOSTS: Dr. Allison House is a practicing dentist with over 24 years of experience, ethical leader, and advocate for authentic dental practice. She brings clinical expertise, organizational leadership experience from dental associations, and deep understanding of day-to-day practice realities. Shawn Zajas is a dental marketing expert and authentic brilliance strategist with entrepreneurial insight into building distinguishing brands. He connects dental practice challenges to broader life principles with creative thinking that makes complex concepts accessible. 💬 What's your biggest struggle with pricing your services? Share in the comments—we read every one and often feature your questions in future episodes! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations that bridge clinical excellence with personal fulfillment in dentistry. Join the movement toward authentic leadership and sustainable success! 🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts #AuthenticDentist #DentalLeadership #DentalPracticeManagement #DentalPricing #EthicalPractice #SustainableDentistry #DentalBurnoutPrevention #PracticeOwnership #DentalCoaching #AuthenticLeadership #DentalProfitability #TeamCulture #FindingFulfillment #DentalSuccess #ValuesBasedPractice

    26 min
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Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Join Dr. Allison House of House Dental in Scottsdale and Shawn Zajas, Founder of Zana… a company helping Dentists extend their Care Beyond the Chair, as they lead dentists deeper along the journey of authenticity – to reach greater fulfillment in their professional lives and to deliver remarkable patient experiences. 
 At the core of the authentic dentist is the belief that the answer to the current challenges in dentistry is dentists discovering that their greatest asset and point of differentiation is their personal brand – and that forming that brand out of their authentic selves is the best strategy for success in dentistry today. To join Allison and Shawn on this journey, hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. Here’s to your success… Express yourself fully. Live authentic.

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  • Creator
    Allison House DMD & Shawn Zajas
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Allison House DMD & Shawn Zajas
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    The Authentic Dentist