The Very Dental Podcast Network (Very Dental Classics)

Al features and interview of his co-host of the Dental Hacks Podcast, Dr. Jason Lipscomb! First released on April 26, 2019 Al and JLips talk about dental school, boards, early career steps and a whole lot more.

Key Points:

  • The challenges and anxieties of dental school: the guys share their personal experiences with the demanding curriculum, preclinical lab work, and board exams. They discuss the pressure to succeed and the lack of mental health support available at the time.
  • The transition from dental school to practice: Jason recounts his early career experiences, including awkward interviews, temping as a hygienist, and ultimately stumbling into practice ownership. He highlights the importance of having a supportive team and mentors during this transition.
  • Reflections on practice ownership: Jason and Al discuss the challenges and rewards of owning a dental practice, including the importance of building a strong team, creating efficient systems, and finding personal satisfaction in clinical work.
  • Favorite and least favorite aspects of dentistry: The guys share their favorite and least favorite classes in dental school, as well as their ideal clinical days. They discuss the importance of finding a balance between productivity and personal enjoyment in dentistry.

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Category:Very Dental Classics -- posted at: 5:00am EST

Welcome to the very first episode of what I'm calling "Very Dental Classics!" In this inaugural episode, we delve into the archives and revisit a captivating Dental Hacks Podcast episode from September 2020. Join me along with my co-host Dr. Jason Lipscomb and guests Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Brad Keener as they share their personal experiences of facial trauma and reconstruction.

This episode offers a unique perspective on dentistry, highlighting the patient experience and the impact it can have on one's life and career path. Mark and Brad recount their accidents, the subsequent treatments and how these events shaped their outlook on dentistry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nostalgia in the time of COVID: The episode begins with a discussion about seeking comfort in nostalgia during challenging times, particularly revisiting the 80s.
  • The Time Machine Question: The hosts contemplate what advice they would give themselves if they could travel back to January 2020, knowing what they know now about the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Silver Linings: Despite the difficulties of 2020, the hosts share unexpected positive outcomes that emerged from the COVID era.
  • Facial Trauma and Reconstruction: Mark and Brad recount their experiences with facial trauma, detailing their accidents, surgeries, and the long road to recovery.
  • Impact on Dentistry: Both dentists discuss how their personal experiences with dental trauma and reconstruction have influenced their approach to patient care, emphasizing empathy and understanding.

Some links from the show:

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Duncan Trussell on Joe Rogan

Mark: mergers with the selling dentist holding paper (banks aren't lending, yo)

Brad: Crossfit

Alan: "Harley Quinn" season 2

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