Smart Dental Student
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29 episodes
Digital Dentistry- Dr. Wendy Clark
Dr. Wendy Clark completed her undergraduate training at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and then earned her doctoral degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI. She then earned her master’s degree in clin...
Dental Photography- Dr. Alessandro Devigus
Dr. Alessandro Devigus is a renowned esthetic dentist who is passionate about dental photography and digital dentistry. He graduated from dental school in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1988, started his own practice in 1990, and served as Editor-in-C...
Dental Forensics- Dr. Andrews
Dr. Andrews joins us again to discuss his experience as an expert witness in dental forensics. His experience sheds light on how dentists can serve in the due process of law. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questio...
Home Loans- Pres Guy, Loan Officer
Are you considering owning a home someday? How do you make that goal a reality? In this episode, we talk with Landon's brother, Pres, who is a loan officer. He walks us through the fundamental financial principles that will help us secure...
Integrating into Practice - Dr. Ebert, ADA Practice Transitions
How do you appropriately integrate into an office as an owner or as an associate? On this episode we rejoin Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Practice and Relationship Management for ADA Business Innovations Group with the ADA Practice ...
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology- Dr. Ricardo Padilla
In this episode we interview Dr. Ricardo Padilla, the program director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Advanced Education Program at UNC Adams School of Dentistry. He gives insight into his story and shares his thoughts for those within the oral ...
Lilac Paper Planner with Rachel & Charlene
In this episode, Matt interviews the co-founders of Lilac Paper, Rachel and Charlene. Lilac Paper produces specialized planners for dental, medical, and nursing students. Their goal is to help you organize your academics, labs, clinics, and pat...
Dental Student: My Dental Key w/ Dr. Leela Breitman
In this episode we talk with Dr. Leela Breitman. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of My Dental Key. My Dental Key is an online resource for dental students to efficiently learn pre-clinical and clinical dentistry. This amazing resource is validate...
Pre-Dental: DAT Booster w/ Dr. Ali Sohraby (Feralis)
Are you preparing to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT)? Have you heard of DAT Booster? Dr. Ali Sohraby (Feralis) is the Creator of Feralis Biology Notes with DAT Booster. He provides excellent content for those looking to take the DAT, and ...
Pre-Dental: DAT Bootcamp w/ Dr. Joel Meyerson
Today, Matt and Landon are joined by Dr. Joel Meyerson. Dr. Meyerson shares his journey into the dental field, mentoring others, and creating social media content. Originally from Canada, Dr. Meyerson has worked in private practice ...
BONUS Manikin Licensure Exams: Landon, Matt, and Skylar
What is CITA and why do dental students have to complete this licensure exam? In years past, North Carolina used live-patient based CITA exams to determine dental student competency. Today, Matt and Landon are joined by their ...
PreDental: Admissions Teams- Mr. Lowery, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
In this week's episode, Matt and Landon are joined by Mr. Lowery with the UNC Adams School of Dentistry team of admissions. Mr. Lowery discusses his main tips for showing your strengths in interviews, how to contact schools, ways ...
Team Leadership w/ Kiera, Dental A Team
Kiera is the owner and founder of The Dental A Team and consults in over 100 dental offices nationwide Together, her team tackles in-person dental office coaching. Her mission is to help clients achieve maximum success & efficiency. She is ...
Contract Review: ADA Practice Transitions w/ Dr. Ebert
What do you want your life to look like? Knowing how to review a contract is essential to ensuring that your goals and philosophy of care align with the practice you are entering. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Pract...
Pre-Dental Part 7: Dental School Interviews
Are you a good candidate for the school you applied to? Is that school the best place for you? In this episode, we discuss interviewing at Dental Schools with our colleague , Lis Blackman. Interviews are a big opportunity to showcase wh...
PreDental Part 6-Caylen "Founder of Just Flossy": Personal Statement, AADSAS, and Minority Applicants
Today Matt and Landon are joined by their classmate, Caylen Bost (founder of JustFlossy.com). Since entering dental school, Caylen has focused on becoming a mentor for aspiring dentists. While applying to dental school Caylen experienced challe...
BONUS: Dr. Travis Nixon- General Dentist and Practice Owner
Dr. Nixon is an esteemed dentist in McAdenville, North Carolina (approximately 10 minutes west of Charlotte). He graduated with a B.S. in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UNC School of Dentistry in 200...
BONUS: Dr. Paul Andrews- "Build Your Sandbox"
Dr. Andrews is a distinguished general dentist in Florida. He served as a Navy Corpsman with the US Marines from 1962-68 and as a Navy Dentist with an Oral Surgery fellowship from 1974-78. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette...
Pre-Dental Part 5- Letters of Recommendation
What are letters of recommendation? Who writes them? How do you go about getting good letters of recommendation? In this episode, Matt and Landon discuss their tips for getting recommendations, when to ask for letters, how to prepare on...
Pre-Dental Part 4- Choosing Schools
In this episode, Matt and Landon discuss factors that influenced their choice of schools they applied to and decided to attend. While preparing to apply for dental school be sure to research the school's statistics, as well as social and academ...
Pre-Dental Part 3- Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
When should you take the DAT and how should you prepare? Jackson Call and Davied Sanchez join Matt and Landon to discuss their experiences with DAT preparation programs, such as DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster. Listen to this episode for a breakdo...
BONUS: Pre-Dental Decision Day
Still waiting to hear from a school? Accepted to a school that is not your dream school? Rejected this cycle? Matt and Landon talk with Barry and Lake about experiences with rejection, acceptances, and waiting to hear from their dr...
Pre-Dental Part 2- Prerequisites
What classes are required for dental school? In this episode, Matt and Landon discuss dental school pre-requisites and ways to achieve success in these requirements.If you have any school specific questions, feel free to reach out to th...