The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2400: Building Skills, Serving Others, and Living the Dental Dream
Dec 12, 2025
Join Dr. Aaron Nicholas, a dental educator and founder of Monday Morning Dentistry, as he shares his journey through mission-based clinical outreach and hands-on courses. He reveals how Florida's licensing changes prompted an innovative pivot in his extraction workshops. The duo explores the joys of purposeful travel, relaxed surf-town living, and the intricacies of effective patient communication. Reflecting on his life after 'retirement,' Aaron inspires with stories of service and adventure, showing how dentists can find deeper meaning in their careers.
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Surf-Town Travel Over All-Inclusive Resorts
- Mark and Aaron compared Puerto Vallarta and Costa Rica vibes and preferred surf-town simplicity over all-inclusive resorts.
- They value local food, outdoor activities, and unstructured days with friends over staged luxury experiences.
Law Change Forced A Program Pivot
- Aaron described how Florida law changes forced him to pivot his hands-on extraction course out of state.
- He cold-called clinics and serendipitously connected with a free clinic in Huntsville to continue the program.
Use Free Clinics To Deliver Hands-On CE
- Partner with free clinics to screen live patients so dentists can obtain temporary licenses and practice extraction skills safely.
- Require online CE, pre-approval of cases, and provide assistants so visiting doctors maximize hands-on learning.