The Dental Download

**CHECK OUT A-DEC! https://bit.ly/4i9XJjW Dr. Haley is joined by Dr. Sophia Saad for Part 1 of a two-part conversation all about navigating pregnancy, maternity leave, and new motherhood as a dentist. Just over one year out of dental school and eight weeks postpartum, Dr. Sophia shares what it was really like going through her first pregnancy while also navigating her first year in practice. She o...

** Enter A-Dec's GIVEAWAY now! https://www.instagram.com/adecdental/ Dr. Haley is kicking off a new series all about dental practice partnership and ownership! As she navigates her own path toward practice ownership, she’s taking listeners along for the process—from deciding whether ownership is actually the right move to understanding valuations, financing, contracts, and everything that come...

** A-Dec's Surgical Success Set up! : https://bit.ly/4hJ5xsN ** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠towerimpactsummit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code DRHALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! In Part 2 of Dr. Haley’s conversation with oral surgeon Dr. Lora Parker, they dive into the business side of her career and what it has looked like to navigate practice ownership alongside a growing family. Dr. Lora shares...

** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ towerimpactsummit.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code DRHALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Haley sits down with oral surgeon Dr. Lora Parker to talk about the unexpected path that led her to oral surgery. Dr. Lora shares why she originally thought orthodontics was in her future, how a dental mission trip completely changed her direction, and...

** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: ⁠⁠⁠ towerimpactsummit.com ⁠⁠⁠ Use code DRHALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! ** TWINLEAF FINANCIAL FREE CONSULT: ⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Getting married and changing your last name is already a process—but what happens when your name is also tied to your dental license, NPI, DEA registration, insurance credentialing, patient's ins...

** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: ⁠⁠ towerimpactsummit.com ⁠⁠ Use code DRHALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! In this episode, Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Puja Kedia to get into the nitty gritty of what it really looks like to start a dental practice from scratch. Dr. Puja shares her journey from working in private practice, corporate dentistry, and pediatric-focused offices to deciding it was fina...

** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: ⁠ towerimpactsummit.com ⁠ Use code DRHALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! Dentistry can be an incredibly rewarding career, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t exhausting. In this episode, Dr. Haley shares 10 reasons dentistry can leave you feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally drained, even after a really great day at work. From constantly being “on” with patient...

** TWINLEAF FINANCIAL FREE CONSULT: ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133 Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Ronetta Sartor to talk about her journey from associate dentist to practice owner and everything she has learned along the way. Dr. Ronetta shares how an unexpected practice opportunity changed her original plans, what the acquisition process looked like, and why having the right br...

** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: towerimpactsummit.com Use code HALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! ** TWINLEAF FINANCIAL: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ In this listener-requested episode, Dr. Haley shares what she has learned from years of putting herself online and building a presence on social media. She talks about finding the balance between personal and professional content, deciding what cli...

In this episode, Haley sits down with Dr. Will Dadouris, a second-year dentist working alongside his dad and uncle in their longtime private practice. They talk about the transition from dental school to the real world, finding an office where you can thrive, working with family, and why young dentists shouldn’t be afraid to make a change when a job isn’t the right fit. Dr. Will also shares how he...

Learn more about A-Dec*: https://bit.ly/4fXpco2 Building trust with your patients is one of the most important skills you can develop as a dentist. Trust is beyond clinical skills or having the perfect case presentation. Dr. Haley shares 5 keys to building stronger, more trusting relationships with your dental patients. Whether you’re a dental student, new dentist, associate, or experienced provid...

** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Gianna Tommarello, we shift from clinical careers to the deeply personal experiences that shaped her journey. After suffering a traumatic dental injury as a teenager, Dr. Gianna experienced firsthand how life-changing dentistry can be. That experience becam...

** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 This week I'm joined by Dr. Gianna Tommarello (@drgiannatommarello), general and cosmetic focused dentist in Chandler AZ! We dive into her journey through multiple associateships, leaving positions that weren't the right fit, navigating corporate dentistry, finding mentorship, and ultimatel...

Make Life Easier with A-Dec***: https://bit.ly/3SvSr8l What separates highly successful associate dentists from those who feel stuck, burned out, or constantly chasing the next milestone? In this solo episode, Dr. Haley shares 10 habits that can help associate dentists build not only a successful dental career, but a fulfilling one. From taking ownership of your growth and investing in relationshi...

A-Dec Specialty Chair**: https://bit.ly/4eZbT4Z Dr. Sable has become one of the most recognizable orthodontists on TikTok, but her journey started in a small town in Indiana with a dream of becoming an orthodontist and eventually moving to New York City. In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Sable to discuss her path from college volleyball player to orthodon...

** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Halfway through the year already? In this annual mid-year check-in, Dr. Haley sits down to honestly evaluate the goals she set at the start of 2026 and invites listeners to do the same. From production goals, clinical growth, communication skills, and leadership in dentistry to health, finances, marria...

This week on The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley sits down with pediatric dentist and startup owner Dr. Abbey Elson to talk about the career path she never expected to take. After graduating residency, Dr. Abbey was convinced she would remain an associate. Instead, she found herself building a pediatric dental startup from scratch, navigating the financial stress of ownership, growing a practic...

Are you a pre-dental student feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or questioning whether all of this hard work is worth it? This episode is for you. In this week's episode, Dr. Haley takes listeners back to her own pre-dental journey and shares the struggles, doubts, and stressful moments she experienced while studying for the DAT, applying to dental school, and building a competitive application. W...

**A-Dec Day of Experts: https://mailchi.mp/5c2d984f32da/igniteddsadec **Backpack Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYe8oRGCojn/ In this episode, Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Savanah Craig , a general dentist practicing outside of Columbus, Ohio, to discuss her journey from dental school to completing a General Practice Residency and building a career focused on IV sedation, implant dentistry,...

Dental school teaches you how to diagnose treatment, prep crowns, and restore teeth, but there are plenty of realities about practicing dentistry that nobody talks about until you're living it every day. In this solo episode, Dr. Haley shares some of the biggest surprises from her first few years in practice. From realizing that getting treatment on your schedule can be harder than actually do...

** FREE Financial Consult: ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Sammi Wood to talk about the realities of early career dentistry that nobody fully prepares you for. From graduating with over $500,000 in student loans to navigating the transition from dental school into private practice, Dr. Sammi shares an honest look at the emotional, financial, and p...

Dr. Haley discusses 10 of the biggest mistakes dental practices make with patients and how these small breakdowns in communication, systems, and patient experience can quietly hurt trust, retention, and case acceptance over time. From rushing appointments and confusing treatment plans to insurance-driven conversations and inconsistent team communication, this episode explores the habits that can m...

** FREE Day of Experts!: https://bit.ly/4stBGa4 What actually creates a happy and fulfilling career in dentistry? In this episode, Dr. Haley sits down with longtime dentist, speaker, and author Dr. Richard Madow for one of the most honest conversations yet on burnout, stress, mindset, leadership, and creating a dental career that truly aligns with the life you want. Dr. Madow shares his journey fr...

** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Dr. Haley is here to talk about risk tolerance, planning paralysis, fear of failure, and why so many people stay stuck dreaming instead of taking action. Let's discuss why confidence usually comes AFTER you start, not before, and how waiting for the “perfect time” can quietly d...

** 6 Month FREE trial of A-Dec's LinkAI: https://bit.ly/4mRzbgm ** In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nikkia Thompson, a 2024 dental school graduate now practicing in a Medicaid-based public health clinic in Florida. We talk about her transition from dental school into real-world dentistry, what it’s like working in a high-volume environment, and why public health can be an incredible first...