Soft Bites Podcast

In this episode, Jorge André shares his journey of almost 4 years, writing the 3 part scientific article "Clinical guidelines for posterior restorations based on Coverage, Adhesion, Resistance, Esthetics and Subgingival Management - the C.A.R.E.S. concept." published in the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. All 3 parts are out by the time you're listening to our conversati...

Kaejenn Tchia is a young Australian Dentist and the face behind The Limitless Dentist @thelimitlessdentist In this conversation, we get to know Kaejenn, his journey, and his amazing work bringing awareness and advocating for mental health in Dentistry. We talk about burnout, the stigma of asking for medical help in a burnout situation or seeking psychotherapy within the dental industry, the main s...

Negotiating for work conditions in Dentistry should be a collaborative process, where Dentists and Dental Clinics can gain something. For this to happen both parties need to be flexible in their approach, and willing to compromise and adapt. In this episode, we explore how Dentists can negotiate for better working conditions, keeping in mind that: - Experience counts; - Good work conditions don&#3...

Is Dentistry science or art? Prof António Mata tells us it's 100% science and explains to us why. This is episode 3 of a 3-part special series on Evidence Based Dentistry with Prof. Dr. António Mata. In this last episode: - The challenge that teachers face to reach and motivate students nowadays; - How old generations need to adapt to new generations; - Leadership in Dentistry: Why all dentist...

Episode 2 of a 3-part special series on Evidence Based Dentistry with Prof. Antonio Mata. We start with a hot topic: is all clinical research useful for making clinical decisions? Despite the quality, most of the clinical research has no use for clinical decisions. In this second episode: - Research waste concept; - Factors contributing to this waste; - Publication pressure; - What will drive the...

This is episode 1 of a 3-part special series on Evidence Based Dentistry with Prof. Dr. António Mata. Articles, evidence, research - let us be honest for the general dentist this is intimidating - we fear we might not be up to date, we feel that we may be less of a professional we "should" be. Prof António Mata is here to shed some light on this and give us some hints on how we can be mo...

Humanity in healthcare rests on an awareness of patients as human beings first, and patients second. We know that being a dentist can be an exhausting job. And with so many patients coming in and out of appointments, it can be surprisingly easy to drift into a more impersonal approach to each patient who walks through your office door. But it's important to remember that to be the best dentist...

What is the ideal working time in Dentistry? Until not so long ago it was considered normal for a Dentist to work for long hours 5/6 days a week. And still today, many dentists work under the 8-hour journey premise, leaving the majority feeling unsatisfied, disengaged, and in burnout.  The world is changing, the 4 days work week is here to stay and in Dentistry we see a change too. However, the qu...

It doesn’t matter how you choose to live your dentistry practice - and especially if you choose to expose it on social media - someone will judge you for it and there will always be negativity and "haters". In this conversation, we talk about being judged and criticized, and the strategies we use to deal with it. One insight: there will always be outside critics, but the biggest critic o...

The first step toward creating a sustainable truly satisfying career in dentistry is to have a vision of how you want your life to be, to have goals, and create a plan. In this episode, we discuss our personal productivity systems, hacks, and workflow, to get things done (and accomplish our goals) but most important how to let go once something is achieved. We hope you enjoy it! We would love to h...

This is a much-promised episode about digital marketing and social media in Dentistry! If you listen to us you know that we talk about the role of marketing and social media in dentistry nowadays. It was time to talk to an expert that (actually) knows about the subject. And it was a super interesting conversation! Our guest João Leitão is a data driven, goal oriented digital marketing expert speci...

Meditation is everywhere nowadays, it became mainstream, and the way we live our lives nowadays, filled with tension, stress, and stimulation, created an urgent demand for it. We are both meditation practitioners and enthusiasts. In this conversation, we talk about our personal approach to meditation and how it serves our life. We also discuss some of the most common myths and misconceptions about...

Are dentists being fooled by the dental industry? This was the motto for our conversation with Dr. Alessandro Devigus and it didn't disappoint! Dr. Alessandro is always ahead of his time and looking for innovation. But at the same time, he never forgets that the most important thing about our job is the people, and sometimes simplicity is the best option. In our conversation he took us on a jo...

If opening your own dental practice is something that you always dreamed of... go ahead! We fully support you! Just don't let it become your worst nightmare. Be sure you are prepared and aware of all it involves and the consequences.  Starting a dental practice can seem overwhelming at first because of the legal and financial aspects of it (and those are just the beginning because there is a l...

Cláudia Duarte is a dentist and an explorer. Last year, her passion for traveling took her to a 3 months solo trip in South America. That adventure led her to many discoveries and this year, in August, she's coming back to Colombia, but this time as a travel guide. In this conversation, we talked about how the idea of taking 3 months to travel alone came up, how long she planned it, and the ar...

Is there a generational gap in dentistry? We think yes and that we should be aware of it. Not to divide but to improve and learn from each other. Each generation has its own characteristics regarding workplace attitudes, general consciousness, and ways of life. In this episode we discuss the new generation: - Sense of fairness - Work hours - Acknowledgment - Work environment needs - Mental health...

In this episode we dive deep in finances. Financial awareness is key in dentistry. Jorge André discovered this very early in his career and shares the system he implemented in his practice, how it all works and how it directs him to take strategic actions. Back in 2014 Jorge André wrote the book "Small Business Focus"  out of need, but it proved to be a winning formula: his dental clinic...

This is a surprising conversation. We already knew Diogo Guerreiro as an exceptional endodontist and speaker, known all over the world. What we didn't expect was the honest and vulnerable human being. Diogo took us through his career journey and how he got to the point where it's all about taking care of people and doing your best. He also discussed how we look for validation on social med...

In Dentistry we tend to look at perfectionism with positivity. We know perfection doesn't exist, because it's subjective, but we continue to set unrealistic goals and standards based on it. At a certain moment, if we are not self-aware, we may even start to assess self-worth based on achieving unrealistic results. Why do we hide behind perfectionism? The truth is, we can't move forward...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Parul Dua Makkar.  Parul is a fellow American dentist and the owner of PDM Family Dental in Long Island, NY. In our conversation she shares the story of losing her younger and only brother Dr Manu Dua. Dr. Manu Dua, also a fellow dentist, battled oral cancer for almost two years. Parul posthumously honored him through his book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s...

As a Dentist, at one point or another, you’ve probably faced the challenge of how to make sure you leave work at work and not bring work stress home with you.    In this episode we talk about:  - The importance of the transition from holidays to work and how it could contribute to your success  - The power of setting intentions  - How to successfully manage the mental work...

In this episode we welcome international lecturer, tech entrepreneur and mental health in dentistry advocate, Dr. Kyle Stanley. Dr. Kyle Stanley, named "The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry" by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, “The Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry” by the Seattle Study Club, and "World's Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry" graduated from USC and then went on to comple...

In the first episode of 2023 we talk about the importance of taking time off in Dentistry. Due to Dentistry being a very stressful profession all dentists feel the need to take real breaks and rest. The need to press pause and slowdown is not only about physically stopping but, more importantly, the desire to put a stop to the incessant internal agitation that seems to control the state of dentist...

Second part of our conversation on how to cope with failure in dentistry. As dentists, we all have times when we have to cope with failure.   Some of us seem much more able to pick themselves up after these experiences than others, but usually we find it hard to cope. To develop some positive habits and skills that can help overcome failure and turn it into a more positive experience is possi...

As dentists, we all have times when we have to cope with failure.  Some of us seem much more able to pick themselves up after these experiences than others, but usually we find it hard to cope. To develop some positive habits and skills that can help overcome failure and turn it into a more positive experience is possible. In fact, we can use failure as a way to learn and improve. In this epi...