After associating with Dr. Stuart Frost for 7 years, Trevor is going to be opening his own practice in Gilbert, AZ in the upcoming months.  He sat down with me for an amazing conversation where we discussed a wide range of topics, including:

·         What motivated Trevor to go out and start his own practice.

·         Trevor’s four pillars of life – family, faith, fitness, and teeth, and how he tries to balance them all.

·         The sacrifices our wives have made (as do many spouses!) to support our careers.

·         The importance of relationships and having people there to help you achieve balance.

·         How to manage our expectations of perfection.

·         What advice Trevor would give young docs regarding how to find fulfillment in their career.

·         The importance of defining your vision and setting goals to achieve that vision.

·         How to define your “why’s.”

·         Why learning to put yourself first allows you to better serve others.

·         Trevor’s three core values that bring him the most joy.

·         The keys to becoming an outstanding clinician and orthodontist.

·         The value of outstanding diagnostic records.

·         The importance of determining the etiology of the malocclusion and focusing on the face, not just the teeth.

·         When and how to adjust when a case is not progressing as hoped.

·         What orthodontists can learn from Koby Bryant.

·         The essential paradigm shift in orthodontics away from looking at just the teeth/occlusion and towards a more holistic approach to treatment.

·         The key to achieving superior finishes, including how to approach enamel contouring.

·         How to enjoy the journey of your personal and professional life!

LINKS:

·         Vision and Goals Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doc-podcast/id1689703392?i=1000621411147

·         It’s Okay to be Selfish Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doc-podcast/id1689703392?i=1000622923573

·         AAPMD Webinar: https://aapmd.org/event/a-unique-approach-to-the-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment-of-cleft-lip-palate-patientsmichael-k-deluke-dds-mds 

·         Trevor’s article in OrthoTown “Finishing Touches”: https://www.orthotown.com/magazine/article/9097/the-finishing-touches 

·         Contact Trevor on Instagram: @dr.trevornichols