Dentistry Inspired

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson explores what it takes to create The Impeccable Exit, a thoughtful and intentional transition out of dental practice ownership. Drawing on real-world experience and lessons learned from working with practice owners across the profession, Sean examines the personal, professional, and financial considerations that shape a successful exit. Fro...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Richard Papadina, a financial planning and investment management strategist who has spent decades helping dentists and healthcare professionals build, protect, and transition wealth. Drawing on years of experience working with practice owners at every stage of their careers, Richard shares practical insights on financial planni...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Jessie Stamp for a conversation centred on one of the most important and often underestimated foundations of leadership and patient care: trust. Through stories, reflections, and lessons drawn from experience, Jessie explores how trust shapes communication, team dynamics, patient relationships, and long-term success in practice...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Dr. Robert Salvati for a thoughtful conversation on technology, leadership, and the evolving role of the dentist in an increasingly digital profession. Together, they explore the concept of “The Human In The Loop” and what it means to balance innovation with human connection in modern dentistry. Through stories, reflections, an...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Dr. Shahab Tabesh for a thoughtful conversation on growth, reinvention, and what it means to build a career that evolves alongside you. Through personal experiences and lessons drawn from practice, Shahab shares his perspective on navigating change, embracing new opportunities, and stepping beyond traditional paths in dentistry...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson shares a presentation titled “Retiring with Grace,” exploring one of the most significant and often overlooked transitions in a dentist’s career: moving from practice ownership into the next phase of life. Drawing on real conversations with dentists and years of experience advising practice owners, Sean walks through the practical and psych...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson welcomes Dr. David Meisels, a general dentist with over 34 years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area. Dr. Meisels has successfully owned and managed nine dental practices, led teams of over 130 professionals, and founded both a dental lab and a supply company. Join them as they explore Dr. Meisels’ unique career journey, from his earl...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson is joined by Paul Chiarot, whose career spans engineering, insurance, and dental practice management. Drawing on decades of experience and firsthand insight from helping run a successful dental practice, Paul brings clarity to one of the most pressing challenges in dentistry today: building sustainable, people-centred practices in a changin...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, host Dr. Sean Robertson sits down with Lisa Nolan, a healthcare financing expert from MNP's professional services team in Ontario. With 15 years of commercial lending experience exclusively in healthcare, Lisa brings an insider's perspective on what it really takes to finance a dental practice in today's market. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson shares powerful insights from an unexpected source: a Marriott resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Struggling with staff retention in your dental practice? After encountering the same exceptional staff members a year apart including employees who've been with the company for 20, 22, and even 31 years Sean investigates what makes Marriott's reten...

In this episode of Dentistry Inspired, Dr. Sean Robertson sits down with Dr. Andrea Ho-Fatt Wang, an orthodontic innovator, educator, and clinical dentist whose story is a testament to what’s possible when you lean into what you love. After nearly two decades of running a traditional dental practice, Andrea found herself asking if there was more. What followed was a complete reinvention of her car...

In this first episode of Dentistry Inspired, host Dr. Sean Robertson shares the keynote he delivered to the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry’s Class of 2029 at their White Coat Ceremony. Through personal stories, interactive activities, and lessons drawn from experience, Sean explores the four pillars of empathy, leverage, opportunity, and confidence, the foundations for thriving in dent...