Very Dental: Practical CE and Building a Practice You Love with Dr. Graham Forbes

Jun 13, 2025

In this engaging dialogue, Dr. Graham Forbes, a Virginia-based dentist specializing in advanced treatment planning, shares his journey from associate to practice owner. He highlights the importance of treatment planning and the role of dental microscopes in enhancing care quality. Dr. Forbes emphasizes continuous education, sharing insights from prestigious international dental meetings. He also discusses his upcoming course on patient-centered treatment planning, aiming to reshape dental education into something immediately applicable for practitioners.

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ANECDOTE

Owning Practice Enables Change

Graham Forbes credits owning a practice as the turning point for implementing advanced dental techniques.
As an associate, he lacked the freedom to execute his preferred systems.

ADVICE

Get Out of Network Dentistry

Transitioning out of insurance networks is essential to practice advanced, higher-quality dentistry sustainably.
Continuing in network undercuts profitability and limits the quality of care possible.

ANECDOTE

Munich Surgery Training Impact

Graham studied implant and perio surgery in Munich with Marcus Herzl and Otto Dürer, significantly impacting his aesthetic zone surgery.
This international training opened his eyes to diverse techniques and practical approaches.

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Alan welcomes back Dr. Graham Forbes to the podcast for an engaging conversation! Graham discusses his journey from being an associate to owning a practice, and how this transition allowed him to implement advanced treatment planning and care practices. They delve into the importance of treatment planning, the effective use of dental microscopes, and the significance of continuous education through specialized courses and meetings. Dr. Forbes also shares his experiences with international dental education and networking at prestigious meetings. The conversation provides an exciting look into his upcoming course on patient-centered dental treatment planning at the Pikos Institute, emphasizing the shift towards practical and immediately applicable dental education.

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