Impactful Wisdom - Helpful Strategies For A Successful Dental Career

It’s a bittersweet moment for us – this will be Impactful Wisdom’s final episode! We have enjoyed bringing you different topics to think about no matter where you are in your dental journey. 

Throughout the podcast episodes, we have discussed a wide variety of topics including how to prepare for life after school, understanding contracts, the first 60 days as a clinician, diversity in dentistry, life after being chairside, and everything in between. 

We had the pleasure of having Heartland Dental Founder, Dr. Rick Workman on the very first episode back in 2020 when we first premiered!  We are grateful for his leadership and have the pleasure of having him on once again for our final episode. 

Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to access all our archived episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for your support of Impactful Wisdom! 
--Ashley, Brian, & Cathy

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to start in a brand-new dental office without the overhead cost? Here’s your chance! We’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Zbin who began her dental career in a DeNovo office right out of dental school and has also transferred to a different office across the country!  We’re also joined by Stacey Smith, Director of DeNovo Recruitment. In this episode we’ll discuss what is a Heartland Dental DeNovo, the benefits of joining this type of office, and how you can start as a new grad (or experienced doctor!)  We’ll dive into how sites are selected, the support you’ll receive, investing in your community, and so much more.

Part 1 – Dr. Stephanie Zbin

Part 2 – Stacey Smith

Join as we chat with Hygienist and Educator Yolanda Cox.  Not only will we hear Yolanda’s journey from a practicing hygienist to becoming a Manager of Provider Learning and Development, but also discuss the important roles that every hygienist play in the dental office.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cathy interviews Marcelo Lopez, Heartland Dental’s Operations Training Developer. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history and countless contributions that Latinos have made to our nation over the years. This month, we also honor the cultural richness of Hispanics, who come from Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Marcelo will share his personal life story and how he became a dentist in Mexico to now working in the US. Listen in on his amazing journey!

Listen to this week’s podcast as our Impactful Wisdom team continues to interview the fabulous students attending the SNDA National Conference. You’ll hear personal stories from students from across the country sharing their “why” and how SNDA has helped them in their dental journey!

To learn more about the Student National Dental Association, visit their website.

Listen to this week’s podcast as our Impactful Wisdom team interviews students from the SNDA National Conference. You’ll hear personal stories from students from across the country sharing their “why” and how SNDA has helped them in their dental journey!

To learn more about the Student National Dental Association, visit their website.

This month, we are talking all things PRIDE! Learning about Pride Month offers a chance to celebrate and honor the rich history and culture of the LGBTQ+ community.

Join us as we speak with Heartland Dental's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager: Nick Hornsberry as we discuss how Heartland Dental celebrates pride throughout our company.

If you would like to reach out to Nick, email them at [email protected].

Today’s episode feature’s Debora Carrier from Twice as Nice Uniforms – dental hygienist, and CEO! 

Listen in as she discusses how she started her own businesses, life after being clinical, and the different career paths hygienists can take if they decide their clinical days are behind them.

Today's episode is a great one as Cathy interviews one of Heartland Dental's supported Regional Mentor Doctors. Dr. Kevin Nguyen discusses his pathway in dentistry and why he chose not to specialize. He talks about the benefits that one can take as they join Heartland Dental as a General Doctor. Listen in and hear some great points from Dr. Nguyen.

It’s that time of year!  Students are getting ready to graduate and starting to review employment contracts.  However, what should be an exciting occasion may be filled with concern and anxiety.  Don’t let the stress of a contract get to you - Join us and listen in as Heartland Dr Recruiting Manager Tracie Lawson gives some helpful questions to ask and interesting things to think about when reviewing your contract.