The Authentic Dentist

If you are like most dentists right now, you want Dentistry to return to normal... the way it was before COVID-19. But that normal may never return. Join Allison House DMD and Shawn Zajas as they discuss the opportunity for innovation amidst the current crisis, and the mindset you need to be ready for the new era in Dentistry.

Are you wondering what your options might be financially as you try and defer payments and survive during this crisis? Listen as Allison House DMD and Shawn Zajas interview banker Ryan Parker from Midfirst Bank - and share what your best options are right now to overcome the current financial challenges in your practice.

Ever wondered what the perfect launching pad is for a hero? It's adversity, challenge and tragedy. It's our current crisis with COVID-19. Who will rise up and lead? Who will step into the arena despite what the critics say? Join Allison House DMD and Shawn as they share an inspirational message on why now is the perfect time to step up and lead in Dentistry.

If the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge in any way for you or those close to you, then join Allison House DMD and Shawn as they open up in an honest and transparent tone to bring a message of encouragement and hope.

In the wake of the ADA's statement requesting dental offices nationwide close their doors for 3 weeks, what must dental offices do to navigate these uncertain waters?  In this episode, Dr. Allison House and Shawn interview Labor Law expert attorney Denise Blommel. Listen as she outlines what Dentists can do today to get through this current crisis.

You want to build a practice that will last and be a legacy you can pass on. To do that you need to ensure you have all the necessary items in place to protect and secure your future. Join Allison and Shawn as they explore what you need to do so you can protect the dream practice you are building. As always, consult professionals when making any decision for the future of your practice.

Want to know the difference between a yellow flag vs a red flag when evaluating whether to fire an employee? Join Allison and Shawn as they explore this topic and share some key takeaways on how to create a culture of excellence in your practice!

Want to create an amazing culture yet you find yourself frustrated with how to lead and develop your team? Join Allison and Shawn as they explore this topic and share some key takeaways on how to create a culture of excellence in your practice!

Let's face it, Dentistry is hard and can lead to discouraging moments for Dentists. After a discouraging incident in her own practice, listen as Dr. House shares candidly about how she handles disappointment, and what she does to avoid burnout. Subscribe and comment below!

Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Join Allison and Shawn as they share about ways to plan and set goals heading into 2020, to set it up to be your best year! Not only how to reflect and set goals for yourself, but how to lead your team the best way for profitability and fulfillment in your practice for 2020.

Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. If you are frustrated over recent fee reductions from dental insurance companies and don't know how to evaluate your options, then this podcast is for you. Listen as Allison House DMD shares the steps you need to take and how to make sense of the numbers to understand when to drop and insurance and how to do it.

Ever struggled with the tension between attaining excellence in your clinical dentistry versus being bound by perfectionism? The divide between excellence and perfectionism is often a struggle for most of us, and can be especially toxic in dentistry. Join Allison and Shawn in this episode as they bring clarity to this topic and help listeners avoid the dangers of perfectionism in their practice.

Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Join Dr. Allison House of House Dental in Scottsdale and Shawn Zajas, Founder of Zana… a company helping Dentists extend their Care Beyond the Chair, as they lead dentists deeper along the journey of authenticity – to reach greater fulfillment in their professional lives and to deliver remarkable patient experiences. At the core of the authentic dentist is...