The Dental Download

In this episode of the Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley shares her experiences and insights as a new dentist three months into her career. She discusses her first five-day work week, the challenges and learning opportunities she has encountered, and her ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth through continuing education. Dr. Haley emphasizes the importance of effective communication with patients and reflects on her clinical experiences, including the difficulties of surgical extractions. Additionally, she provides updates on her financial planning, pay structure adjustments, and personal life updates.

Dr. Grissom shares his experience as a newly practicing endodontist in Alabama. He opened his own startup dental office quickly after residency and shares how he helped his practice grow into what it is today! We also discuss the process of becoming an endodontist from interviews, boards and keeping up your license.

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Dr. Haley discusses her effective morning routine and the habits that set her up for a successful day. She emphasizes the importance of having a morning routine that you love and look forward to. Dr. Haley shares her own morning habits and advice. She also talks about the peaceful drive to work and the importance of starting the day with a mindfullness.

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Dr. Bobbi Peterson is an orthodontist with practices in Philadelphia and Brooklyn. She shares her journey of starting her own practices right after residency and the challenges she faced. Dr. Bobbi also discusses her Shark Tank-winning toothbrush product, the Big Mouth Toothbrush, and her experience on the show. She emphasizes the importance of delegation and finding a work-life balance. Dr. Bobbi provides advice for dental students applying to orthodontics residency and shares her social media handles for those who want to follow her.

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In this episode, Dr. Haley reflects on her first two months of working as a new dentist associate. She discusses various aspects of her experience, including patient encounters, procedures performed, financial goals, and personal well-being. Dr. Haley shares insights on the challenges and improvements she has encountered, as well as her strategies for growth and learning. She also emphasizes the importance of soft skills in dentistry and the impact of stress on health and happiness. Overall, she expresses gratitude for her career and looks forward to the future.

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Dr. Connie Wang shares her journey from dental school to working as a general dentist in Boston. She initially wanted to move to the West Coast but realized she preferred to be closer to her familly. She shares how she found her associateship job that she loves and gets deep about some of the harder experiences when she first started working last year. Dr. Wang emphasizes the importance of gaining real-world experience and acknowledges that there is no amount of experience in school that can fully prepare you for practice. She also discusses how she gradually shortened appointment times as she gained more confidence and skill. In this conversation, Connie Wang discusses her transition from dental school to working as a dentist. She also discusses the positive changes in her personal life now that she's no longer a student, including having time for hobbies and being able to show up as a better partner. Connie also mentions the importance of financial planning and regularly reviewing finances with a partner. Connie concludes by encouraging new grads to focus on learning and being around the right people, rather than solely focusing on money.

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Dr. Haley discusses the financial aspects of being a new dentist. She talks about smart purchasing decisions, savings plans and the importance of budgeting. Dr. Haley shares her personal financial goals, including saving for a car and a home, building an emergency fund, and planning for a wedding. She also touches on student loan repayment strategies and the importance of consulting with a financial planner.

Dr. Desiree Yazdan, a cosmetic dentist and practice owner, shares her experience of balancing motherhood and running a dental practice. She intentionally started her practice before having kids and found a good balance between work and family life. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and giving oneself grace as a working mom. Dr. Yazdan also discusses how she transitioned from working long 12 hour days to only working 13 hours a week. She shares how she built her skills in cosmetic dentistry through continuing education and mentorship. She also shares her insights on utilizing social media to market her practice and the importance of building a personal brand as a doctor.

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In this episode, Dr. Haley discusses whether or not to do a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency after dental school. She provides five questions to ask yourself to decide if a residency is right for you! Dr. Haley also emphasizes the importance of being an independent dentist and pushing yourself to improve your skills, regardless of whether or not you choose to do a residency.

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Dr. Sara Ehsani, a board-certified pediatric dentist, shares her journey in dentistry and offers advice on work-life balance, setting boundaries, and overcoming fear of failure. She emphasizes the importance of establishing correct habits in children from an early age and highlights the rewarding aspects of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Ehsani also discusses her involvement in organized dentistry and the importance of choosing commitments that align with one's passion and goals.