In this episode, Tanya Sue interviews Rupert Monkhouse, a general dentist with a passion for removable prosthodontics. Rupert shares his journey in dentistry, from his education in London to his current practice in Reading. He discusses the unique aspects of dental education in the UK, including the mandatory foundation year in the National Health Service (NHS). Rupert also highlights the importance of mentorship and continuous learning in his field. He explains how he has honed his skills in removable prosthodontics through social media, online resources, and collaborations with other dental professionals. The conversation delves into the intricacies of denture impressions and the key factors that contribute to successful denture retention. Rupert also provides insights into his upcoming plans to specialize in prosthodontics and expand his expertise in implant dentistry.  

About the Guest:  

Rupert is a general dentist based in London, UK. He has a particular interest in removable prosthodontics and shares his cases on Instagram @dentistRupert on this platform he also hosts the ImpressionClub Live podcast and edits a monthly newsletter available through his website.   Rupert has a passion for education and runs a primary impression course in the UK with more launching soon.   He also sits on committees for both the International Team for Implantology and The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  

Key Takeaways:

• Dental education in the UK allows students to enter dental school straight from high school, with a five-year undergraduate program.
• The foundation year in the NHS provides structured training and mentorship for new dentists, allowing them to gain experience in different areas of dentistry.
• Rupert emphasizes the importance of mentorship and continuous learning in dentistry, particularly in niche areas like removable prosthodontics.
• Social media platforms, such as Instagram, have played a significant role in Rupert's professional development, allowing him to connect with other dental professionals and learn from their experiences.
• Successful denture retention relies on capturing accurate impressions, understanding the functional prosthetic envelope, and considering the muscle action on the flanges.

Connect with Rupert Monkhouse on IG: @dentistrupert

Check out his website: ImpressionClub

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Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds

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Do you want to avoid Costly Mistakes in Dentistry?  Irene Iancu RRDH shares an essential lesson: The critical importance of implementing systems in your dental practice. Learn from her experience and prevent unauthorized and unwanted write-offs   that can impact your bottom line. It's time to safeguard your practice's financial health! 

About the Guest:

Irene Iancu is a passionate and skilled restorative dental hygienist based in Toronto, Canada. With 16 years of experience in the dental field, Irene has developed a diverse set of skills, working in various specialized practices including periodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. As the owner of her own practice, she goes beyond typical dental hygiene duties by also performing restorative work such as direct and indirect restorations. In addition to her clinical work, Irene is active in the dental community as an educator, social media influencer with 30,000 followers, and host of a popular dental podcast. Her journey and expertise have not only shaped her career but have also provided her with a platform to share her knowledge and experiences with a wider audience.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode, dental professional Irene Iancu shares her candid experience of transitioning from clinical work to owning and managing her own dental practice. Amid the backdrop of the business's nitty gritty, she delves into the financial missteps and lessons learned while building her business from the ground up. The conversation exposes the often unaddressed aspects of dental practice management that go beyond patient care, offering valuable insights for peers in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• There is often a gap in business training for dental professionals, requiring new practice owners to learn management skills on the job.
• Essential systems and checks need to be in place to monitor employees' work and optimize the practice's operational aspects.
• Unanticipated issues like the complexity of insurance claims can lead to costly financial oversights if systems are not well-established.
• Irene recommends listening to industry podcasts, attending conferences, and utilizing available resources like operation manuals to help create practice systems.
• Differing practices and regulatory environments between the U.S. and Canada can pose unique challenges in insurance processing and management.

Connect with Irene Iancu: @toothlife.irene

Check out Tooth or Dare Podcast: @toothoredare.podcast

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In this episode of "New Dentists on the Block," host Tanya Sue interviews Savanah Craig and Ronnetta Sartor, two dentists who completed the same GPR program a few years apart. They discuss their experiences in the program, the importance of continuing education and mentorship, and their journeys as new dentists. Savanah and Ronnetta also share their involvement with Ignite DDS, including their work on the Residency Guide and their E-book Beyond Graduation. The conversation highlights the different paths dentists can take after graduation and the importance of finding the right fit for each individual.

About the Guest(s):

• Savanah Craig: Savanah Craig is a passionate dentist who graduated from The Ohio State University in 2022. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she completed a one-year GPR program in Columbia, South Carolina. Savannah has a keen interest in surgery and implant placement and is excited to start her career in private practice in Columbus, Ohio.
• Ronnetta Sartor: Ronnetta Sartor is a dedicated dentist who graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2017. After completing the same GPR program as Savannah in Columbia, South Carolina, she practiced in a group practice in Sumter, South Carolina for four years. In August 2021, Ronnetta purchased her own practice and has been enjoying the challenges and rewards of practice ownership ever since.

Key Takeaways:

• GPR Programs: Savanah and Ronnetta both chose to pursue GPR programs to gain more experience and expand their skill sets. These programs allowed them to provide a wider range of services to their patients and gain mentorship from experienced dentists.
• Practice Ownership: Ronnetta's journey from associate to practice owner showcases the possibilities and challenges of practice ownership. She emphasizes the importance of taking time for self-care and finding a balance between being a clinician and a business owner.
• Ignite DDS: Savanah and Ronnetta discuss their involvement with Ignite DDS and the resources it provides to new dentists. They highlight the Residency Guide, which offers valuable information about dental residencies across the nation, and their ebook that focuses on the early years of dentistry and how to navigate the challenges.

Connect with Ronnetta Sartor on IG: @dr_sartor

Connect with Savanah Craig on IG:  @savanahcraigdds

Check out the Residency Guide

Check out their eBook Beyond Graduation

Connect with New Dentists on the Block: @newdentistsontheblock

Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds

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Welcome back to Season 2 of New Dentists on the Block!

 In this episode, Dr. Sampada Deshpande shares her journey as a foreign-trained dentist and her decision to pursue a general practice residency (GPR) to specialize in treating patients with special healthcare needs. She discusses her unique model of portable dentistry, where she brings dental care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their own homes or assisted living centers. Sampada also talks about her role as a product manager for Samsomile and her dedication to helping dental professionals streamline insurance verification processes. She emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and finding unique ways to serve patients in the dental profession.  

About The Guest: 

Sampada Deshpande is a foreign-trained dentist who completed her dental school in India before pursuing her DDS at the University of Washington. She has a passion for treating patients with special healthcare needs and has dedicated her career to providing dental care to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Sampada offers portable dentistry, where she brings her dental equipment to assisted living centers and patients' homes to provide comfortable and convenient dental care. She also works as a product manager for Samsung Smile, an automated insurance verification solution.  

Key Takeaways

• Sampada Deshpande pursued a general practice residency (GPR) to specialize in treating patients with special healthcare needs.
• Portable dentistry allows Sampada to provide dental care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their own homes or assisted living centers.
• Sampada's role as a product manager for Samsung Smile involves streamlining insurance verification processes for dental professionals.
• Thinking outside the box and finding unique ways to serve patients is crucial in the dental profession.

Connect with Sampada Deshpande on IG: @dr.desphande

Connect with New Dentist Business Club: @newdentistbusinessclub

Learn more about Samsosmile: @samsosmile

Connect with New Dentists on the Block: @newdentistsontheblock

Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds

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 Avoiding Financial Pitfalls in Dentistry! Join us for our latest episode with Dr. William Chen on Dental Fuel as he opens up about a crucial financial mistake he made early in his career – signing an equity associate agreement.  Learn from his experience and gain valuable insights on why careful contract review is a MUST for dentists. Don't miss out on Dr. Chen's advice for dental students and associates – ALWAYS seek a second opinion before committing to any financial agreement.  Tune in now to safeguard your financial future in dentistry. 

About The Guest:

Dr. Bill Chen is a dentist based in Sebring, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida and started his own practice, Chen Dental, in 2005. Over the years, he has grown his practice to 17 chairs and has a team of five associates, with a sixth one on the way. Dr. Chen is dedicated to continuous learning and has been working with a coach for over a decade to help him scale his practice successfully.

Summary:

Dr. Chen discusses a financial mistake he made early in his career, signing an equity associate agreement. He cautions against this type of contract, which can lead to significant financial burdens. Dr. Chen advises dental students and associates to carefully review contracts and seek a second opinion before signing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the consequences of financial agreements and recommends considering alternative arrangements, such as working for a percentage before committing to an equity associate agreement.

Key Takeaways:

1. Signing an equity associate agreement can lead to significant financial burdens.
2. Dental professionals should carefully review contracts and seek a second opinion before signing.
3. Understanding the consequences of financial agreements is crucial to avoid unnecessary financial burdens.
4. Consider alternative arrangements, such as working for a percentage, before committing to an equity associate agreement.

Connect with Ignitedds: @ignitedds

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 In this Halloween twist of Dental Fuel, listen in as Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, a distinguished prosthodontist from Salem, Massachusetts, unveils the mysteries of her dental realm. But fear not, this episode isn't all about Halloween haunts. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz candidly shares her clinical missteps, reminding us all to, "Have a commitment to excellence." 

From the lively happenings of Salem  to the profound clinical insights, she gracefully imparts the importance of responsibility and professionalism. No tricks, just treats of timeless knowledge! So, LISTEN and LEARN! 

About Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz:

Dr. Maragliano-Muniz was a dental hygienist before earning her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and her certificate in Advanced Prosthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry.  She is a board-certified prosthodontist, the Chief Editor for Dental Economics, co-host of the podcast Dentistry Unmasked,  Chief Development Officer for Cellerant Consulting Group and maintains a private practice in Salem, MA. She lectures internationally and is extensively published.  Her passion for prevention has stayed with her throughout her career and in 2010, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz was awarded the 2010 Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year by the American Dental Association.

**Key Takeaways:**

- Clinical mistakes, such as missed diagnoses, can happen, but it is important to strive for excellence and commit to quality in dental practice.

- Owning up to mistakes and working together with the team to rectify them is crucial for maintaining patient trust and satisfaction.

- Ethical practice and treating patients with honesty and integrity are essential for long-term success in dentistry.

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Connect with Pamela Maragliano-Muniz: @drpamela_maragliano

Dra. Valentina Martinez, a dentist and orthodontist from Venezuela, shares her journey of obtaining her dental license in the United States. After meeting a mentor who was looking to retire and sell his practice in New Mexico, Valentina decided to move to the U.S. and pursue her dental career there. She faced many challenges and uncertainties along the way but was determined to make her dream a reality. Valentina wrote a book about her experience and started the INBDE course to help other Spanish-speaking dentists navigate the process of obtaining their dental license in the U.S. She emphasizes the importance of never giving up on your dreams and believing in yourself.

Valentina and I are both members of the beautiful Simpaticas group in El Paso, Texas

About The Guest:Dr. Maria Valentina Martinez Morales has a proven record of accomplishment and years of experience as a practicing orthodontist. She received her dental education at Carabobo University (Venezuela on 2006), and her specialty degree in 2010, after that she did her advanced standing program in Boston University on 2020 ; In addition, she has a PhD in Dental Sciences (Caribbean International University). She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), the World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO), Venezuelan Orthodontics Association and the Latin American Orthodontics Association (ALADO). She was a Faculty member in Carabobo University (Venezuela) for more than 9 years, International Speaker of the Clear Aligner Techniques for 8 years. She has been dedicating her life to the Orthodontics Treatment research, publishing her research results in several magazines and the annual meeting of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontics). She wrote a book in spanish for helping international dentists to achieve their dreams of getting a dental license in the United States. Dr. Martinez is also the creator and CEO of the company Become dentist USA that teaches lectures in preparation for the dental boards and applications for the different dental programs in the US. With more than 600 students enrolled nowadays.

Key Takeaways:

1. Valentina Martinez moved from Venezuela to the United States to pursue her dental career.
2. She faced many challenges and uncertainties during the process of obtaining her dental license in the U.S.
3. Valentina wrote a book and started the INBDE course to help other Spanish-speaking dentists navigate the process.
4. She emphasizes the importance of never giving up on your dreams and believing in yourself.

Learn more about becoming a dentist in the United States: https://becomedentistusa.com/

Check out Dr. Valentina Martinez Book HERE

Connect with Valentina Martinez on IG: @dra.maria_valentinamartinez

Connect with New Dentists on the Block: @newdentistsontheblock

Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds

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Indiana Jones is a well-renowned archaeologist and adventurer. On this episode, he joins the Star Wars School of Dentistry as a guest professor to discuss what can be learned from the teeth of our ancient ancestors. How do teeth give us insight into the dietary trends, age, and migration habits of earlier humans. Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry in welcoming a very special guest. It may belong in a museum. 

Twitter: @StarWarsDentist 
Instagram: @StarWarsSchoolofDentistry
Email: StarWarsSchoolofDentistry@gmail.com

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Today, Behrouz goes over how to write the perfect dental school personal statement.

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In today's episode, Behrouz goes over common, difficult dental school interview questions and gives tips on how to best answer them.

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Before you start crafting your own stellar dental school personal statement, you must review some dental school personal statement examples. Why? These sample essays can help you brainstorm and reflect on what you would like to include in your essay. In this pocast, our dental school advisors will go over our proven strategies to help you create your own from scratch! Writing fantastic statements for dental school requires patience and multiple rounds of revisions before a perfect statement can be written.

Students wondering how to become a dentist must know that this vocation is not an easy one. Dental school acceptance rates in the US and Canada show how challenging this career path can be. We are here to help you learn everything there is to know about becoming a dentist, including application procedures, requirements, responsibilities, as well as pros and cons of this rewarding profession!

The AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Service) is the dental school application service for most dental schools in the U.S. and is administered through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). Becoming a dentist requires a lot of time and effort, with an admissions process as challenging as any professional program. If you’re considering a future career as a dentist then you’ll need a good sense of the dental application process well in advance of compiling your materials, crafting your essay(s), and logging into the AADSAS website to get to work. In this podcast, our dental school advisors will help you understand the AADSAS process and its timeline, help you navigate each section of the dental school application, and provide tips to ensure you’re on track with all of the application’s various components.

In preparation for your dental school interview, you must practice with sample dental school interview questions to hone your interview skills and build up your confidence. First a note: It's important to review sample dental school interview questions with expert analysis from dental school admissions consulting when preparing for your dental school interview so you don't reinforce inappropriate answers and habits. Feedback will help you understand what makes for an ideal answer, and how you can build such ideal answers using your own unique experiences. Now, let's cover 100 dental school interview questions suitable for panel/traditional and multiple mini interview, followed by expert responses and commentary. Let's begin!

Dr Jonny Stevens found a way to grow from 0  to 10 enquiries per day on Instagram. He describes what he did step by step to get to where he is starting 10 to 15 new cases every month. 

From this conversation, you can tell that Jonny is not superhuman. He found a few things that worked and did them consistently. He created a system and used it. 

Post any questions in the comments.

Follow Dr Jonny Stevens:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevensdental/
Email: smile@stevensdental.co.uk

Follow Chiko @Market4Dentists:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketing4dentists/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOt_C24CoZjkrNFiBjtmsVg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiko-chupa-12432a75/
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Dealing with patients is one thing; dentists also have to deal with principles, associates, nurses, receptionists and everyone else. Managing all these relationships on top of managing yourself can take its toll but doing it well paves the way for success. 

Dr Toyin shares some of her experiences and lessons in working with people in the dental setting. Handling feedback and criticism can be challenging for everyone and we hear how she has grown from it. We also discuss some other challenges in dentistry, successes and development. 

Follow Dr Toyin:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoyinsmiles/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtoyinsmiles/

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It has never been more important to build an online/ social media presence as a dentist. Dr Drew Winstanley is an associate dentist who has been doing an exceptional job of it. 

Follow Dr Drew Winstanley:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.drew.winstanley/
Website: https://www.drewwinstanleydentistry.com/


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Dealing with Failure can be very difficult but it is something we must do to get to success. Dr Ruth is open about her bouts with failure and building confidence. 

Follow Ruth:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rooth/
Website: https://www.dr-rooth.com/

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Intros 00:00 - 3:12
Overcoming failing in uni 3:16 - 9:17
Navigating failure 9:49 - 14:43
Gaining your confidence 16:09- 21:17
Getting opportunities 21:40 - 26:50
Reaching patients & patient journey 27:13 - 33:36
Reflection on dental career & ending remarks 34:19 - 38:53
Outro- 39:09 - 41:53