Dr. Daniel Smith joins Alan to talk about the Voices of Dentistry meeting, how dental text reminders are like needy girlfriends and what life is like for a dentist on a boat for months at a time.

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So many things in dentistry are amazing and terrible at the same time. Alan talks about 4 of his favorite love/hate topics in dentistry: extractions, practice ownership, commuting and managing a team.

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Dr. Josh Austin joins Alan to compare and contrast their dental school experiences. Why can't all dental school instructors be the cool ones? What survival techniques did they use in dental school?

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What's the difference between an adequate restorative dentist and a good one? Dr. Jason Smithson joins Alan to explain...and it's not what you think! Is switching to a fee for service practice worthwhile? Jason's thoughts: the best way to become an amazing restorative dentist is find a mentor and use them and work on attention to detail! Also rubber dam tips from the master himself!

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Dr. Zachary Meiners joins Alan again...this time discussing how people perceive dentistry vs. how dentists perceive it, can composite shrinkage work in your favor and how to choose a guru.

Alan talks a little bit about taking time off from the office (and the podcast) and leaks some info about the Voices of Dentistry 2018!

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Alan is joined by long time dentist pal Dr. Rich Rosenblatt to talk about taking initiative (Rich started a MONSTER study club in the Chicago area) and having the best job in the world: dad.

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Dr. Dawn Kulongowski joins Alan for a rousing "Dental School Horror Stories." Entertaining but also poignant...how is dental school different for men and women?

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Dr. Alan Mead introduces the Alan Mead Experience Facebook group and the new sponsor of the AME, Premier Dental Products! Also, a frank discussion of open contacts and what do dentists do for their own dental care.

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