Relentless Dentist

Send us a text“Grant that I may not so much seek... to be understood, as to understand…” From the “Prayer of St. Francis” 

Send us a text“It is not our goal to see what lies dimly in the distance but to do what clearly lies at hand.” - Thomas Carlisle

Send us a textWe often complete trainings on and talk about things we only use and do on occasion, but we tend to put important things that we use all the time—like communication—on the back burner. In this episode, Dr. Chris Bowman joins me to break down the importance of communicating more effectively. We discuss the obligation we have to our patients and how communication will help us fulfill what is ethical and incredibly beneficial to them and our practices. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2ui8Ty3

Send us a textDr. Russell Kirk is an old friend I met through podcasting, and someone I admire because of his views on leadership and how he carries out his life in such an impactful way. Dentistry needs more courageous leaders who are able to handle uncomfortable truths and face difficult things, and today we will talk about what it means to be a courageous leader and lessons learned from our mistakes. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2vA0K8v

Send us a textIf you’re at a point with your practice where you feel like you are bored, burnt out, and broken, it’s probably not your circumstances, community, or team. What it probably means is that you are lacking purpose, or you've lost your purpose somehow. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the importance of having and maintaining a strong sense of purpose and fighting to keep pursuing it. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2uxqims

Send us a textWhen I talk to dentists, a lot of the conversation is about how to get everyone rowing in the same direction. In this episode, my good friend Dr. Paul Etchison joins me to share his insight and years of expertise on leadership and implementing systems that create a unified and purposeful practice. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2GSvMuB  

Send us a textComparison and unrealistic expectations are often not talked about, but both happen frequently in dentistry. Today Tiger Safarov, founder of dental inventory management software ZenSupplies, joins the show to discuss the worrying topic of depression in dentistry and how to handle the stress of debt after schooling. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2tGN5vG 

Send us a textToday Dr. Joe Blaylock joins me to share his transformation from losing his sense of purpose to dialing in and locking into a successful and impactful future. It’s easy to feel lost and frustrated coming out of dental school, and Joe opens up about how he was able to leverage coaching, mindset work, vision, and purpose to get him to where he is now. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/30DWwrL 

Send us a textToday I am excited to have Dr. Gina Dorfman back on the show! A speaker, practice owner, and host of the Behind the Smiles podcast, Gina has some great insight on what it takes to lead and run a successful practice This episode is full of wisdom from a dentist and entrepreneur who has really taken the time to examine herself and her practice honestly and thoroughly. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2RhSKQP

Send us a textDr. Nate Jeal has done a lot of things, making him a great example of how the journey to dentistry doesn’t have to be a straight path. His fascinating story and how he found his way into the field is both inspiring and eye-opening, and I know you'll get a ton out of hearing him speak today. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2tvakss