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June 3, 202642 min

Is Australia Ahead of the Curve? | Maria Lucas. Oral Health Therapist

In this episode of Teeth Matter, Maria Lucas (@marialucas_sydney) shares what it's like practicing dentistry in Australia—from the role of oral health therapists and non-dentist practice ownership to the cultural shifts shaping patient care and team dynamics.We explore how the Australian dental system differs from the U.S., the opportunities and challenges of ownership, and why mentorship, communication, and empathy remain some of the most valuable skills in any practice.Whether you're a new graduate, future owner, or simply curious about how dentistry operates around the world, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on where our profession may be headed.In this episode:Maria's journey into dentistryThe role of oral health therapists in AustraliaNon-dentist ownership and its impact on practicesOral health, wellness, and changing patient expectationsMentorship and career growthAustralia vs. U.S. dentistryThe realities of practice ownershipCommunication, leadership, and building strong teams______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ENOVA ILLUMINATION - Use code TEETHMATTER10 for 10% off https://goenova.com/ If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

May 19, 20261 hr 9 min

You Can Rebuild Success Anywhere | Dr Mike Jin DDS

In this light and playful conversation, Dr. Tian (Mike) Jin (@drmikejin) takes us through his journey from dental school to becoming a successful practice owner. A UCLA School of Dentistry graduate, Dr. Jin has dedicated his career to mastering cosmetic and restorative dentistry through extensive continuing education and training alongside leaders in the field. At Jin Dental Aesthetics, he blends advanced technology with a hospitality-driven patient experience, emphasizing trust, personalization, and team culture. With humor and insight, Dr. Jin discusses the importance of hands-on experience, building strong patient relationships, and fostering a cohesive team culture. He shares practical advice on treatment planning, patient communication, and maintaining work-life balance, all while emphasizing the value of continuous learning and investing in your team. The conversation also explores how bringing inspiration from hospitality and customer service into dentistry can elevate both the patient and team experience. Discover how gamifying work can strengthen team morale, improve workflow, and create a practice culture people genuinely want to be part of.______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

April 7, 202637 min

How Dentistry Can Thrive in the Digital Age: Robbi Jan

In this episode, dental marketing expert and founder of Bright Smile Digital (⁠@brightsmiledigital), Robbi Jan (@robbijan⁠⁠), shares her journey from clinical dentistry to social media entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of authentic branding, strategic marketing, and building trust online. Whether you're a practitioner or aspiring social media influencer, discover how to leverage digital tools to grow your practice and personal brand effectively.Bright Smile Digital is more than just a marketing agency; they are passionate brand architects for dental professionals. Their team consists of experts with years of hands-on experience in dental practice management and marketing. They understand the unique challenges you face and are here to help you overcome them.KEY TOPICS:Robbi Jan's transition from clinical dentistry to social media influencingThe importance of personal branding in today's dental industryStrategies for collecting and leveraging patient reviews onlineThe role of confidence and authenticity in building a digital presenceTips for understanding target audiences and creating tailored contentHow to test and refine content through platform features like Instagram trialsSeparating personal identity from business to enhance long-term value_______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

March 10, 202653 min

The Real OC Dentist | Dr Guitta Harb DMD

In this episode, Dr. Geeta Harb (@therealOCdentist) shares her inspiring path from a remarkably young start in dentistry to building a practice rooted in integrity, artistry, and authentic patient care. Born to be a warrior, after 14 years growing up in war-torn Beirut, she moved to the U.S. where she graduated from university at the young age of 17 and went on to earn a doctorate. For the last 15 years, she has built a successful, multi-specialty dental practice focusing on cosmetic dentistry, changing lives one smile at a time. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report recognized her with the Patient Top Choice award; she also was named a Top 100 Doctor by LA Style magazine. Her podcast, THE SMILE DIARIES, shares true stories of determination and triumph, ultimately offering strategies for overcoming challenges and maneuvering life’s balancing act.KEY TOPICS:Dr. Harb’s early start in dentistry at age 21 and lessons learned from managing a practice youngTransition from corporate dentistry to private practice focused on artistry and ethicsThe impact of high-volume clinical environments on the quality and artistry of dental workHow personal integrity and purpose shape her approach to patient care and businessBuilding a boutique, relationship-driven dental office that feels like familyThe emotional toll of dentistry, managing stress, burnout, and maintaining mental healthThe role of social media—Instagram—as a tool for authenticity and patient connectionRedefining success: from material possessions to peace, purpose, and meaningful impactThe significance of setting boundaries with patients and staff to uphold standardsRESOURCES & LINKS⁠Dr. Guitta Harb on Instagram⁠⁠Dr. Guitta Harb WebsiteThe Smile Diaries Podcast_______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

February 20, 202639 min

The Path to Prestige | Dr Sarah Jebreil DDS

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Jebreil (@sarahjebreildds), an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, shares her inspiring journey from working in her father's practice to becoming a renowned cosmetic dentist with her own brand. She discusses the significance of accreditation and how it has helped her achieve clinical excellence and build a reputable practice.KEY TOPICSDr. Sarah Jebreil’s journey from her father's practice to creating her own brandThe prestigious AACD accreditation and its impact on her careerStrategies for young dentists to establish their own practicesThe importance of continuous learning and innovation in cosmetic dentistryBalancing patient satisfaction with clinical precisionRESOURCES & LINKSAACDFacially Generated Treatment Planning by Frank SpearSarah Jebreil on InstagramAmerican Academy of Cosmetic DentistryCONNECT WITH DR. SARAH JEBREIL:InstagramMessage on social mediaCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Sarah Jebreil01:14 - Growing up in her father's practice02:44 - Achieving AACD accreditation05:17 - Building her own practice and brand09:47 - Practice management and team building12:20 - Setting fees and overcoming imposter syndrome14:46 - Managing patient expectations and satisfaction20:37 - Future trends in cosmetic dentistry_______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

February 3, 202657 min

Revolutionizing Dental Care with Slate Floss | Dr Danny Snyder DMD

In this episode of Teeth Matter, Dr. Ellie Halabian hosts Dr. Danny Snyder (@dr.danny.dmd) the innovative mind behind Slate Floss (@slateflosser). They discuss the journey from dental school to creating a revolutionary flossing tool, addressing dental anxiety, and the importance of oral health in overall well-being. Dr. Snyder shares insights on overcoming mental health challenges, the impact of Slate Floss on patient care, and the entrepreneurial path in dentistry.KEYWORDS#dentistry, #innovation, #oralhealth, #mentalhealth, #entrepreneurshipCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Danny Snyder00:03:00 The Birth of Slate Floss00:09:00 Overcoming Mental Health Challenges00:15:00 Impact of Slate Floss on Patient Care00:21:00 Entrepreneurial Journey in Dentistry00:27:00 Future Vision for Slate Floss_______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

January 20, 202643 min

Beyond the Scalpel: Navigating Dentistry & Empowerment | Dr Erin Sheffield DDS

In this episode of Teeth Matter, host Ellie Halabian engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Erin Sheffield (@drerinsheffield), an oral surgeon, about her unique journey in the field of dentistry. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in oral surgery, contrasting the experiences of male and female providers. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, the struggle with imposter syndrome, and the dynamics of working in a multi-specialty practice. Dr. Sheffield passionately shares her efforts to create supportive communities for women in dentistry, aiming to break the traditional mold and foster equity in the field.KEYWORDS:#oral surgery, #women, #mentorship, #impostersyndrome, #personal growth, #professionalgrowth, #dentistry, #career,, #genderTAKEAWAYS:Balancing personal life with a demanding professional career.Overcoming imposter syndrome as a woman in a male-dominated field.The dynamics & benefits of working in a multi-specialty practice.Creating supportive communities for women in dentistry.The role of confidence and competence in professional The impact of personal choices on professional paths.The value of autonomy and flexibility in a dental career._______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

December 30, 202549 min

New Year, New Chapter: Life After Residency & Building a Career with Intention | Dr Brendan Gallagher, DDS

In this New Year episode of Teeth Matter, we sit down with oral and maxillofacial surgeon Brendan Gallagher (@doctorgallagher) for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about growth, transition, and intentional career decisions. As many of us reflect on the year behind us and think about what’s next, we unpack what it really takes to move through residency, relocate, and step confidently into private practice.We talk openly about hospital privileges, the financial realities of surgery, and why entrepreneurship is becoming an essential part of modern dentistry. We also reflect on the importance of community, personal development, content creation, and maintaining your health and relationships while building a demanding career.If the New Year has you reassessing your goals, questioning your path, or looking for clarity in your next chapter, this episode offers real insight into how to build a career — and life — with intention, not just momentum.KEYWORDS: oral maxillofacial surgeon, dental entrepreneurship, residency transition, private practice, community value, financial aspects, personal growth, content creation, healthy lifestyleTAKEAWAYS:Moving from residency to private practice involves significant lifestyle changes.Community and learning from peers are vital.Entrepreneurial skills are essential for dentists, akin to starting a business.Balancing professional demands with personal life is crucial for well-being.Hospital privileges can be financially challenging for surgeons.Content creation can boost confidence and personal growth.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for mental and physical well-being.Finding the right job is similar to finding a compatible relationship._______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

December 2, 20251 hr 1 min

The One Endo Revolution | Dr Dean Saccomanno DDS

In this episode of Teeth Matter, Dr. Dean Saccomanno, co-founder of One Endo (@one_endo_), shares his journey and insights into transforming the dental industry. He discusses the importance of collaboration, brand trust, and creating a supportive network for dental professionals. Dean also highlights the challenges and opportunities in building a practice and how One Endo is fostering a community of like-minded professionals.KEYWORDS: Dean Saccomanno, One Endo, dental industry, collaboration, brand trust, dental practice, community, patient experience.TAKEAWAYS:The value in building a community of like-minded dental professionals.Brand trust and why it's crucial for patient experience and practice success.What it takes to build a start-up.The role of brand in transforming patient perceptions.The impact of technology and automation in dental practices.To Learn More about Dr. Dean Saccomano and OneEndo:Dr. Dean SaccomanoOne Endo_______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.

October 29, 202543 min

Tips for Aspiring Practice Owners | Alan Withall

In this episode of Teeth Matter, host Ellie Halabian interviews Alan Withall (@newyorkdentalconsultant), a senior sales consultant at Henry Schein (@henryschein), who shares his expertise on helping dentists start and manage successful dental practices. Alan discusses his role in the industry, the importance of building strong relationships, and the common challenges dentists face when starting their own practices. He also highlights the significance of marketing and offers insights into the misconceptions about practice ownership.Keywords: Dental Practice Startup, Practice Management, Marketing, Dental Industry Challenges, Practice Ownership, Entrepreneurship_______Don't miss out on these deals: Prioritize your wellness—shop my daily essentials here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teethmatterpod.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COCOFLOSS - Use code TM20 to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cocofloss.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIGS - Use referral code to get 20% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fbuy.io/figs/elliehalabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to join the conversation about the realities of dentistry, follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_teethmatter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellie Halabian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________________If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe and rate ⭐️. If you think a friend will enjoy it, please share it with them.