How do you find your sweet spot of what you're good at and what you like? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Jaren Argyle, founder of The Elevated Dentist, to share his difficult journey from doing procedures he hated and being “done” to becoming the most fulfilled in his life and career. If you're unhappy where you're at, don't stay stuck! To learn how you can get the most out of your personal and professional life, listen to Episode 905 of The Best Practices Show!

*If you or someone you know — in or out of the dental community — is struggling with depression or is in distress, resources are linked for you below.

Learn More About Dr. Argyle:

• Join Dr. Argyle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jarenargyle
• Follow Dr. Argyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/argyledental
• Schedule your consultation with Dr. Argyle: https://www.theelevateddentist.com/schedule-your-consultation

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• Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen
• Join The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpa
• Download ACT’s BPA app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-practices-association/id6738960360
• Download ACT’s BPA app on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actdental.join&hl=en_US
• Join ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/ttt
• Get The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazine
• Please leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218

Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 905: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: https://www.aamft.org
• “Are Dentists Really More Prone to Suicide?” by Elizabeth Brown: https://www.vice.com/en/article/5344jz/are-dentists-really-more-prone-to-suicide
• CDC Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/risk-factors/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/factors/index.html
• Read Into the Magic Shop by Dr. James Doty: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316170/into-the-magic-shop-by-james-doty-md
• Learn more about Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach program: https://www.strategiccoach.com
• Discover your unique ability: https://private.strategiccoach.com/store/products/191
• Read Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://bookshop.org/p/books/flow-the-psychology-of-optimal-experience-mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/8937185?ean=9780061339202&next=t

Main Takeaways:

• Stop comparing and start collaborating. Don't stay isolated in your profession.
• Take time to find your unique abilities. It will require some trial and error.
• Figure out as early as possible how you want to practice dentistry.
• Remember that money isn't the only way to measure success.
• Discover hobbies that allow you to detach from dentistry.
• Don't go through your career without a mentor.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

0:45 Dr. Argyle’s background.

4:44 It wasn't an easy path.

10:37 Money isn't the only way to measure success.

18:47 Great quotes to live by.

23:44 Your goalpost will change.

27:37 Find your unique ability.

35:45 Take time to figure things out.

37:50 Final thoughts.

44:40 More about Dr. Argyle and how to get in touch.

Dr. Jaren Argyle Bio:

Dr. Jaren Argyle graduated from Utah State University where he received his BA in Biology. Following Utah State, he traveled to the East Coast where he received his DMD at the University of Connecticut.

Dr. Argyle constantly exceeds the number of yearly required hours in continuing education. He feels it is extremely important to always be learning and staying at the leading edge of the dental sciences, technology, and materials. He has received specialized training in dental implant placement, dental sleep medicine for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, and TMJ therapy for individuals suffering from headaches, pain, and limitations in the movement of their jaw. He is one of only a couple of dentists in the state of Utah certified as a Qualified Dentist with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Argyle recently received training in esthetics including Botox, fillers, and the anti-aging effects of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in the world of esthetics. He also uses PRF in the mouth to help facilitate quicker and more predictable healing with different surgical procedures. He is involved with local study clubs as well as multiple international study clubs that consist of the top dentists in the world in the prevention and treatment of sleep apnea, TMJ therapy, and PRF treatment in dentistry.