Clinical - Maximizing Your Potential: The Value of Continuing Education in Dentistry

Guests: Dr. Dan Briskie & Dr. Taher Dhoon with Colorado Surgical Institute

Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Dan Briskie and Dr. Taher Dhoon discuss the impact of continuing education on dental practices. They explore the balance between managing debt and investing in professional growth, offering a wealth of advice for both new and seasoned practitioners.

What You'll Learn:

• The importance of continuing education in dentistry and its direct correlation with the growth and financial success of a dental practice.
• How to navigate the challenges of dental education, including the management of student loans and the timing of further investments in learning.
• Strategies for integrating advanced dental training into a busy practice schedule.
• The ethical considerations of patient care in complex cases, especially when balancing business viability with patient health outcomes.

Key Moments:

00:01 - Investing in Young Dentist's Education
 We discuss student loan debt, surgical procedures, patient care, and the importance of continuing education.

06:16 - Start Dental Startup or Specialize Surgical
 Debt repayment, continuing education, startup investment, advanced clinical procedures, and finding a specialty are discussed.

10:21 - Surgical Procedures in Dental Practice
 Dentists are encouraged to develop surgical skills to help patients in pain, overcome potential roadblocks, and invest in procedures for a successful practice.

21:53 - Build a Network in CE
 Networking is essential for continuing education, fostering relationships and gaining access to experts.

Quotes:

"Education isn't just about learning; it's about opening doors that you didn't even know existed." - Dr. Taher Dhoon

"The true cost of education in dentistry isn't what you pay for the course; it's what you lose by not taking it." - Dr. Dan Briskie

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