Dental Realist Podcast

In this episode we discuss: What makes an ideal patient? What are some unique challenges of the dentist-patient relationship? Is it possible to mold patient behavior? How does staff contribute to the dentist-patient relationship? How to handle specific patient comments and questions.  We also announce our book giveaway and some exciting practice opportunities! Contact us: Twitter: @dentalrealist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com LinkedIn: Dental Realist Facebook: Dental Realist Website: www.dentalrealist.com

In episode 8 we discuss staffing and cover the following: - Idea differences from dental school to real life - What makes a good staff member? - What makes a bad staff member? - Hiring challenges - Interviewing - Retaining staff - Reasons for termination - Importance of a policy manual   You can contact us with any questions or comments at: DentalRealist@gmail.com Twitter: @DentalRealist

In episode 7, we are joined by financial advisor Jordan Youngblade to discuss many of the financial pitfalls dentists fall into. We discuss some of the mistakes dentists make in debt management and retirement planning, what dental students can do while they are in dental school to help manage debt in the future, and the possibilities of buying a practice in today's market. We cover all of these topics and more!    Contact us! Twitter: @dentalrealist LinkedIn: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com website: www.dentalrealist.com Facebook: Dental Realist

In Episode 6, we discuss how dental insurance is changing dentistry today. How does dental insurance affect: a patient's treatment decisions? a dentist's treatment presentation? a practice financially? What are the benefits and downsides of dental insurance?  Is it possible to run a practice insurance free?  And much, much more! Join us for some honest discussion with real dentists on the Dental Realist Podcast, a unique dental podcast for pre-dental students, dental students, and experienced dentists.  Contact us! Twitter: @dentalrealist LinkedIn: Dental Realist Email: dentalrealist@gmail.com website: www.dentalrealist.com Facebook: Dental Realist

In Episode 5 we discuss: - A day in the life of a dental student - Importance of being organized - Preparing for exams - Labs - Clinic - Extracurricular activities - Finances   Please contact us with any questions or comments: dentalrealist@gmail.com Twitter: @DentalRealist Facebook: Dental Realist Also you can find our book "So You Want To Be A Dentist?" on Amazon and ibooks.  

In episode 4 of the Dental Realist Podcast, we discuss the causes of stress in dentistry, the effects of the stress, and some ways to better manage that stress. We touch on the issues of confinement, isolation, personality conflicts, economic pressures, perfection expectations, and much more.  Join us for some honest discussion from real dentists on the Dental Realist Podcast, a unique dental podcast for pre-dental students, dental students, and experienced dentists.  Contact us! Twitter: @dentalrealist Email: mtrguys@gmail.com website: www.dentalrealist.com  Facebook: Dental Realist

In today's episode we discuss many of the reasons pre-dental students cite for wanting to become a dentist. We had many of the same reasons and we discuss if they are fact or fiction, myth or reality. Do/did you want to be a dentist because of the prestige, lifestyle, to serve others, to be your own boss, or for the perceived low-stress work environment? We have some fun dissecting these and other reasons for becoming a dentist, and we think the pre-dental student, dental student, and experienced dentist can relate.    Contact us on Twitter @dentalrealist and on Facebook Email us at mtrguys@gmail.com www.dentalrealist.com  

In this podcast we discuss many facets of debt that are facing dentists today: - Good vs. Bad Debt (Necessary vs. Unnecessary) - R.O.I. (Return on Investment) - Educational Debt - Business Debt  - Personal Debt - Income outlook to service the debt  

The Dental Realist Podcast is unlike any other dental podcast. As three practicing dentists we have learned many things that we wish we'd known before dental school graduation, and we are here to give future, new, and veteran dentists the help they need to have a more enjoyable career.  In our pilot episode we discuss:  -Our story -Why we wanted to start the Dental Realist Podcast -What topics will be discussed on future episodes -What topics won't be discussed on future episodes -Our books (So You Want To Be A Dentist? and So Now You're A Dentist?) and why we wrote them -Our interests outside of dentistry -Contact us on Twitter @dentalrealist and email mtrguys@gmail.com