In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we continue Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means when working with the next generation of dentists.

Joining us is Erica Hwin, founder of The Graduate Dentist and host of The Graduate Dentist Podcast. Together, we explore what dentistry school doesn’t teach and the realities facing early-career clinicians in modern practice.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What dentistry school doesn’t teach but every dentist needs.

• The biggest challenges facing early-career dentists today.

• Why imposter syndrome and burnout are more common than people admit.

• How Gen Z is reshaping dentistry and workplace expectations.

• How practice owners can better support and retain young clinicians.

• What leading with purpose looks like in real life.

• How to build a more supportive, future-focused dental profession.

Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, clinician, student, or part of a wider dental team, this episode is full of insights on purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, and supporting the next generation of dental talent.

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