How do you choose your specific focus within dentistry? What leads a dentist to choose to be a prosthodontist? In Part One of Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's interview with Dr. Gregg Kinzer, Dennis and Gregg discuss what led Gregg into dentistry despite being in a family of educators. Gregg talks about going to the University of Washington, and he shares how he transitioned from a focus on orthodontics to prosthodontics. In Part One of Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's interview with Dr. Gregg Kinzer, Dennis and Gregg discuss what led Gregg into dentistry despite being in a family of educators. Gregg talks about going to the University of Washington, and he shares how he transitioned from a focus on orthodontics to prosthodontics. For a full transcript of the interview, video clips from the discussion, a full video version, and more, check out our DOThandson.com blog post!

Are you struggling to find balance in your career and life? Are you wanting to push yourself to try new things in your career but feel reluctant to take the risk? Don't miss this inspirational interview with Dr. Amanda Seay. In Part 2 of the interview, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb and Dr. Amanda Seay discuss Amanda's career path from her early days as a dentist all the way to her current journey with ImPres and with other continuing education opportunities! Amanda shares some powerful lessons that she's learned along the way that have helped her get where she is today! Full a full transcript of the interview, video clips from the discussion, a full video version, and more, check out our DOThandson.com blog post!

What happens when you are passionate about the arts but then find your way into dentistry? Don't miss this fascinating discussion with Dr. Amanda Seay that kicks off Season 2 of the Dental Online Training Sharecast! In this conversation between Dr. Hartlieb and Dr. Seay, Dennis and Amanda dive into Amanda's background and childhood experiences and explore what led her into dentistry. Amanda shares about her family and her father's immigration from Vietnam; she talks about how she just kind of stumbled into dental school in part because her childhood friend was interested in going to dental school, and how that journey led her into a career that she loves. Amanda shares about how she didn't go to the dentist much as a child and didn't have any idea about a specialty, but she was accepted into NYU and decided to go for it, ultimately leading her into a fulfilling career. For a video version and a full text version of the interview with Dr. Amanda Seay, head over to our blog post at DOTHandsOn.com! Find us on social media @hartliebdds! 

How do we consider the culture within our practice as a way to deepen our relationships with patients?  In the second part of Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's discussion with Mr. Todd Williams, Dennis and Todd discuss how by focusing on the "soft" aspects of our dental practice, we can better serve the patients we encounter. Todd shares the way that best practices within our offices and teams can really enrich our interactions with patients, and that can help both us and them to have a more meaningful experience. Todd talks about serving the human first and bringing things down to their level so that they can be more open to treatment options and to your recommendations.

Do you ever think about how you could better serve your patients and your dental team? What should you do when you have a hard day at the dental office? Dr. Dennis Hartlieb and Todd Williams answer these questions of service and dealing with tough days and more as they discuss helpful hospitality tips that can change the way that we think about our work as dentists. In Part 1 of this interview, you'll hear about how Todd's background has helped him focus on the importance aspects of relationships, and how when we focus on how to better the relationships we have with others, we find more personal fulfillment and job satisfaction. For a full interview transcript, video clips, and more, head over to the blog post on our website!

What do you do if none of the composite materials available serve your needs? If you are Dr. Buddy Mopper, you create your own company and find new bonding materials that will work best! Listen in to learn all about Dr. Mopper's journey with composite bonding. In this episode, Buddy and Dennis discuss the power of composite bonding and the way that Cosmedent, the educational company that Buddy founded, has changed the field of dentistry for the better! They talk about how Buddy started Cosmedent with its focus on education, and they discuss the beauty of using direct resin bonding as a non-invasive way to support patients and dental restorations.  If you missed Part 1 of Dennis's interview with Dr. Buddy Mopper, be sure to listen back to that part or read the transcript (or watch the video!) here. Learn more about Dr. Mopper from the Cosmedent site. Check out the full interview in video and print at our DOT Hands On Site, where you can also find lots of other amazing resources to better your dental practice!

How do we foster lifelong love of our careers as dentists? And what experiences lead to developing a speciality within a career? In the first part of Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's interview with Dr. Buddy Mopper, we get to hear about Dr. Mopper's amazing experiences as a dentist, first as a naval dentist and then as a pediatric dentist, all of which led to his specialization in composite materials and the establishment of Cosmedent (which he'll share more about in Part 2... stay tuned!). After a phenomenal career spanning more than fifty-five years, Buddy is now mostly retired, but as you can hear in this discussion with Dennis, his love of the profession and his passion to continue pioneering are still at his core! Learn more about Buddy from the Cosmedent site, and check out the text of the full interview and video clips at our DOT Hands On site! 

What do you do when you are a pioneer in your field and you face opposition from other professionals? In the second part of Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Rouse, Dennis and Jeff talk about all things airway! Get your brain buzzing during part 2 of this 2 part Q&A with Dr. Rouse on the importance of understanding airway in your dental practice and its role in overall patient health. Jeff shares his experiences as an airway prosthodontist, and unravels his fascination with bruxism, reviewing the role it plays in dental health and the longevity of your dentistry. Jeff also talks frankly about the difficulties of being a pioneer in this field and the ways he's dealt with opposition along his journey. In the episode, Dr. Rouse mentions his 2010 article, "The Bruxism Triad." You can find that article and more of Dr. Rouse's published work here. Dr. Rouse also mentions his more recent publication, "Autonomic Nervous System Trial: Control and Resolve for Sleep Breathing Disorders," which can be viewed upon logging in here. Dr. Jeffrey Rouse works with the Spear Institute, and you can learn more about them at speareducation.com. You can also learn more about Dr. Rouse's practice here. For a full transcript and more, head over to the dothandson.com website, and see this blog post! 

In this episode, our host Dr. Dennis Hartlieb talks with Dr. Jeffrey Rouse about his dental journey that has led him toward becoming a prosthodontist.  This episode, the first of two parts with Dr. Rouse, focuses on getting to know Dr. Rouse and his particular journey leading him into airway. Dr. Rouse's central research question was a simple one - why do people grind their teeth? However, this preliminary inquiry led to a career of pursuing the answer to this question and what it meant for his patients and their treatment plans. Listen in to hear Dennis and Jeff discuss the significance of pursuing education and training opportunities after dental school, the struggle to pay bills while also furthering your education, the importance of taking a chance when opportunities to collaborate and to try new things come, what private practice looks like, and so many other fascinating topics.  For a full transcript and more, head over to this blog post: https://www.dothandson.com/blog/jeff-rouse-journey-toward-specialization. Dennis and Jeff discuss Dr. Rouse's training, his background, and his current work in the Sharecast. This information below about Dr. Rouse's professional life comes from his Spear Education page. "Dr. Rouse is recognized as a pioneer in the field of airway prosthodontics — the impact that a compromised airway has on the stomatognathic system. Along with fellow Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Greggory Kinzer, he developed the "Seattle Protocol" to recognize, control and direct resolution of airway distress in a restorative dental practice. "Dr. Rouse maintains a private practice in San Antonio, Texas, and practices with Dr. Kinzer and Dr. Frank Spear in Seattle. He is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Among his dental accolades, he has written numerous journal articles, including a portion of the 'Annual Review of Selected Dental Literature' published each summer in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Most recently, he co-wrote a textbook by Quintessence titled 'Global Diagnosis: A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.' "After graduating from dental school in San Antonio, Dr. Rouse completed a two-year general practice residency at the University of Connecticut Health Science Center. He practiced family dentistry for 12 years before returning to school to earn his specialty certificate in prosthodontics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2004. He is a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American College of Prosthodontists and past president of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry."

Joining Dennis in the virtual DOT Studio is Dr. Brian Daliwas, a San Francisco based cosmetic dentist and self-proclaimed #sfdentalnerd. Listen in as Dennis and Brian discuss defining and building your own community, $500 paychecks, and marketing yourself in the age of Instagram.   More on Brian from Union Square Dental Group:  Dr. Baliwas is a general and cosmetic dentist located in San  Francisco, California. Dr. Brian Baliwas’ strong focus on dental  education allows he and his patients to formulate treatment strategies  together, providing the opportunity for them to be active participants  in their dental care. His practice philosophy is centered on  conservative, highly esthetic, comprehensive dentistry that utilizes  modern technology and techniques. Dr. Baliwas received his  Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC  Davis. He completed post-baccalaureate studies in Human Anatomy and  Physiology at the University of Oregon, and went on to obtain his D.D.S.  degree from the University of the Pacific (UOP) School of Dentistry in  San Francisco, where he graduated with high honors and was elected to  join both Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Tau Kappa Omega dental honor  societies. He also received several awards for his outstanding clinical  work in the areas of esthetic dentistry, oral implantology, restorative  dentistry, and endodontics. As an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the  Academy of General Dentistry, and several study clubs throughout the Bay  Area, Dr. Baliwas continually surrounds himself with some of the best  practitioners in his field. He aspires to continually learn and improve,  traveling down the path of excellence in search for perfection in his  craft. In addition, Dr. Baliwas also teaches part-time at the University  of the Pacific dental school in the Department of Integrated  Reconstructive Dental Sciences, where he inspires his students to  maintain a high level of commitment, passion, and pride in their dental  work.