In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Dr. Shahab Tabesh for a thoughtful conversation on growth, reinvention, and what it means to build a career that evolves alongside you.

Through personal experiences and lessons drawn from practice, Shahab shares his perspective on navigating change, embracing new opportunities, and stepping beyond traditional paths in dentistry. Together, they explore the mindset required to adapt in a rapidly shifting profession, and the importance of staying open to new directions—even when they challenge your original plans.

This conversation is about more than career progression. It’s about curiosity, resilience, and the willingness to redefine what success can look like over time. Whether you’re early in your journey or reconsidering your next step, this episode offers an opportunity to reflect, adapt, and think more broadly about the future you want to create.

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in-person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

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In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson shares a presentation titled “Retiring with Grace,” exploring one of the most significant and often overlooked transitions in a dentist’s career: moving from practice ownership into the next phase of life.

Drawing on real conversations with dentists and years of experience advising practice owners, Sean walks through the practical and psychological realities of selling a dental practice. From financing challenges and lease structures to due diligence and advisory teams, he outlines the five greatest obstacles to a smooth ownership transition and the key factors that can dramatically impact practice value.

Sean also explores the deeper questions that many dentists face when leaving ownership behind, questions of identity, purpose, and what life looks like after the practice that once filled so much of your time and energy.

Whether you’re years away from selling or beginning to think about your exit strategy, this episode is an invitation to reflect, plan intentionally, and approach one of dentistry’s biggest milestones with clarity and confidence.

Discover Succession Compass Here

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in-person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

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In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson welcomes Dr. David Meisels, a general dentist with over 34 years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area. Dr. Meisels has successfully owned and managed nine dental practices, led teams of over 130 professionals, and founded both a dental lab and a supply company.

Join them as they explore Dr. Meisels’ unique career journey, from his early years as an associate navigating the challenges of a recession, to building multiple practices, negotiating innovative business models, and now establishing Stream Dental, a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) designed to help independent dental practices access competitive pricing and streamline procurement.

This conversation offers invaluable insights into practice management, entrepreneurship in dentistry, and strategies for optimizing operational efficiency while maintaining clinical excellence.

Discover how dentists across Canada can benefit from the Stream Dental GPO: https://www.streamdental.ca/

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Paul Chiarot, whose career spans engineering, insurance, and dental practice management. Drawing on decades of experience and firsthand insight from helping run a successful dental practice, Paul brings clarity to one of the most pressing challenges in dentistry today: building sustainable, people-centred practices in a changing landscape.

The conversation explores how benefits, risk management, and thoughtful business structures play a critical role in recruitment, retention, and long-term practice health, especially for small and solo practices navigating increasing consolidation in the profession.

This episode isn’t just about insurance or overhead. It’s about sustainability, culture, and making informed decisions that support both teams and practice owners. Whether you’re early in ownership or rethinking how your practice is structured, this discussion offers practical perspective and strategic insight for the future of dentistry.

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in-person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

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In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, host Dr. Sean Robertson sits down with Lisa Nolan, a healthcare financing expert from MNP's professional services team in Ontario. With 15 years of commercial lending experience exclusively in healthcare, Lisa brings an insider's perspective on what it really takes to finance a dental practice in today's market.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on the realities of practice acquisitions and startups, from increased lender scrutiny and longer approval times to the true barriers facing buyers in an increasingly competitive and saturated landscape.

Lisa shares candid insights on debt loads that can reach four million dollars, the shift from "build it, and they'll come" to strategic differentiation, and why being an associate might be more lucrative than you think.

Whether you're considering buying your first practice, planning an expansion, or wondering how today's economics affect practice values, this episode offers the financial clarity and strategic guidance that dental school never taught you. It's an honest, essential conversation for anyone navigating the business side of dentistry.

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in-person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

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In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson shares powerful insights from an unexpected source: a Marriott resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Struggling with staff retention in your dental practice? After encountering the same exceptional staff members a year apart including employees who've been with the company for 20, 22, and even 31 years Sean investigates what makes Marriott's retention so remarkable.

Discover how Mr. Marriott personally connects with employees, why benefits and work-life balance matter more than you think, and how emotional intelligence separates great leaders from good ones. Sean explores practical lessons dental practice owners can apply, from understanding what truly drives your team to systematizing operations so you can humanize exceptional moments.

Whether you're navigating Canada's challenging staffing climate or simply want to build a more loyal, engaged team, this episode offers actionable insights on leadership, communication, and creating a workplace culture where people choose to stay.

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

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In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson sits down with Dr. Andrea Ho-Fatt Wang, an orthodontic innovator, educator, and clinical dentist whose story is a testament to what’s possible when you lean into what you love.

After nearly two decades of running a traditional dental practice, Andrea found herself asking if there was more. What followed was a complete reinvention of her career: embracing digital dentistry, rebuilding her practice from the ground up, and ultimately quadrupling her production while working fewer days.

Now a leader in digital workflows, early interceptive orthodontics, and sleep medicine, Andrea shares how she moved from burnout to abundance and why stepping into change can reignite passion and purpose in dentistry.

This episode is about courage, curiosity, and creating a career that fits the life you want. Whether you’re just starting out or decades into practice, Andrea’s story will remind you that it’s never too late to evolve.

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

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In this first episode of Dentistry Inspired, host Dr. Sean Robertson shares the keynote he delivered to the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry’s Class of 2029 at their White Coat Ceremony.

Through personal stories, interactive activities, and lessons drawn from experience, Sean explores the four pillars of empathy, leverage, opportunity, and confidence, the foundations for thriving in dental school and in practice.

This conversation is about more than starting a career in dentistry. It’s about learning how to protect your confidence when things get tough, how to use your hardest moments as leverage for growth, and how to keep your purpose at the center of your work. Whether you’re just beginning dental school or already deep into practice, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and envision the bigger, brighter future you want to create.

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Dr. Sean Robertson is the Lead Strategist and founder of Practice Advocate (www.practiceadvocate.ca). Practice Advocate provides freelance strategy services for dentists and private practice owners that includes practice valuations, practice sale facilitation, and concierge practice management coaching that focuses on sustainability, profitability, and fulfilment. Sean is also the Director of Integration, Partnerships, & Business Education at The Confident Clinician, a global evidence-based knowledge research base that integrates artificial intelligence capability to save medical practitioners time in the delivery of the highest level of care (www.theconfidentclinicianclub.com).

Sean has performed more than $300M in Canadian dental practice valuation work and supported practice ownership transfer since 2018. Sean teaches Practice Management for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and has guest lectured for the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University. He writes regularly for Ontario Dentist, The Journal of the Ontario Dental Association and has authored articles for Oral Health, a national journal for the profession of dentistry in Canada.

Dr. Robertson is regularly called upon by the major Canadian banks, dental associations, and dental support organizations to consult on trends, predictions, and perspectives in the Ontario and Canadian dental practice marketplace. He has completed in person training in communication and the art of negotiation with The Black Swan Group and Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split The Difference. Sean has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting and the Canadian Dental Association on the topics of practice valuations, acquisitions, sales, and practice management. He contributed to the development of the Career Options Initiative with the Canadian Dental Association.

Sean is the author of two books: One, written for dentists is titled From DEBTistry to Dentistry: A buyer’s guide to successful transitions (2016) and the other, written for Integrative and Functional Medical Practitioners is titled, The Profitable Clinician: Why Clinician Fulfilment is Mandatory For Optimal Patient Care (2025).

Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practice_advocate/?hl=en

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