The Dental Student Podcast

In this Episode of the DSP, Dr. Marc Leffler joins us on behalf of MedPro. Dr. Leffler is a Board Certified Oral Surgeon and a practicing attorney. He has been representing MedPro insured dentists and specialists for about 10 years. He shares with us common reasons why dentists and specialists are getting sued today! Tune in to learn important tips that you can incorporate into your everyday pract...

Emily and Cam from Medpro get behind the mics to break down everything you need to know about malpractice insurance: what it entails, different types of policies, legal jargon, maintaining the standard of care, etc. Tune in to learn more about how to protect yourself!

In this episode, Aaron Mondeau of Henry Schein Orthodontics discusses how Reveal Clear Aligners is closing the gap with legacy aligner systems in today's market. We also take a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you click send from your intraoral scanner to the Reveal Lab, and how the process can help improve your clear aligner digital workflow. #RevealClearAligners #RevealAligners #Henry...

Enjoy the first episode of a 3-part series from Reveal ® Clear Aligners, by Henry Schein Orthodontics. On this special episode, DSP brings in Dr. David Ostreicher, a practicing orthodontist in NY. He is a past president of the New York State Dental Association and lectures around the world on clear aligner therapy (CAT). We discuss the intricacies of CAT, how they move teeth, and who are ideal can...

5 Essential Tips You Must Know Before Opening Your Private Practice! With Drs. David Rice and Amisha Singh from IgniteDDS! Looking to open up your open office sometime in the future? We break down 5 easy to digest tips for you! Learn what you need to do starting in dental school to best set you up for your dental journey! @IgniteDDS. If you are a D3 or D4, check out IgniteDDS University for FREE d...

Happy Monday Everybody! In this episode, Drs. David Rice, Amisha Singh, Tara Aboumahboub get behind the mic to let us know what IgniteDDS has to offer! IgniteDDS's mission is to help dentists become better leaders, entrepreneurs, and clinicians throughout the community! 🚨If you are a D3 or D4, Medpro is paying for your membership to IgniteDDS University, equipping you with FREE diverse CE that yo...

Happy Monday! Due to the spiked interest and high volume of questions submitted regarding our last two episodes involving dental-specific CPAs, we decided to do a Q&A with DuckettLadd CPAs! Questions that were submitted through social media were featured on the show. Tune in to hear what your brilliant fellow peers are wanting answers too! Some of the topics involved investments, retirement plans,...

Bill and Jared are back from DuckettLadd CPAs and Advisors! We discuss the four pillars that will set you up for success. Are you thinking about owning your own practice? You can't afford to miss out on this information.   Tune in to hear Bill and Jared break down simple tips that can be game-changers for your future practice!   4 Pillars for Success in Practice: 1) Leadership 2) Your Team & Talen...

DSP has a special episode for you guys today! Bill and Jared join us on the show, they are dental-specific CPAs from DuckettLadd CPAs and Advisors, that offer a wealth of knowledge regarding business and financial strategies. They have six phases in which dentists fall in, starting with day one of D1 to retirement. There is a whole lot more than taxes and bookkeeping! Tune in to hear what a dental...

Credit scores are an important part of your financial health and a great score can help you reach financial freedom! Dr. Driscoll, executive of the practice management program at UF, comes on the shows to reveal some SIMPLE strategies that you can implement to raise your credit score. We discuss why it's important to have a good credit score, as well as, what key elements can improve or hurt your...

Dr. Brady Smith joins the show and talks about how giving back SAVED his dental career. In today's world, mental health and depression are on the rise, especially in dentistry. Dr. Smith talks about his personal journey of how he overcame some of the hardships by changing his purpose and mindset of why he was doing dentistry. Dr. Smith has been previously mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience podc...

What's up Family! Season 6 is finally here! For DSP's first episode of the season, we bring back Jim and Tyler from Doctors Disability Specialists! We discuss the pros and cons of buying into a practice or starting from scratch. Answering questions such as,  What should I look for when buying? How do I get the money to purchase a practice? How long should I be an associate before owning? Should my...

DSP gives some insight on what the new INBDE will be testing dental students on in the years to come! Dr. Ben, founder and CEO of B and B dental, comes onto the show and walks the audience through the new technology that's incorporated in B and B dental's INBDE prep course. There are many things to stress about in dental school, don't let this be one! "DSP" will get you $40 off your purchase! With...

DSP brings on the face of women in OMFS, Dr. Rania Habib! The guests paint a picture of what OMFS residency and lifestyle looks like. Popular topics such as differences between 4 vs 6-year OMFS residency training, private practice vs. academia lifestyles, and different types of fellowships that OMFS has to offer. Tune in to hear who else joins us on the show 🤫 @TeethandTats @JustNorell Use "DSP"...

In this episode, Drs. Katie McCann and Joel Collins get in front of the mics to bring you Four Quick Tips for Practice ! If you are looking to be an owner one day, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn how to build a high-performance team around you, control your overhead, and team up with insurances that make sense for the demographics in your area. For our D4 listeners or residents in their...

DSP brings on Steve Thorne to dive into the pertinent topic of oral-systemic health! They discuss the links of oral health with systemic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, OSA, and obesity. In the latter part of the episode, they converse about the evolution of technology within the field of dentistry and how dental professions can utilize technology to help treat patients.

What's up, everybody! DSP has a great episode for you today! DSP brings on Jim and Tyler from Doctors Disability Specialists to discuss the ins and outs of disability insurance! We discuss some of the factors you should look for when a policy is created/introduced to you when purchasing DI. We also break down all the contact jargon (own-occupation, non-cancelable, elimination Period, etc.) for you...

What's up, everybody! In this episode, DSP breaks down what you need to know about loupes! DSP brings on Brent Downs from Q-Optics to help educate on some loupe jargon such as field of view, magnification, depth of field, angle of declination, and optics so that you can make an informed decision when purchasing your dental loupes!

"Could there be a link between Oral Health and severity of COVID-19?" Tune to hear Dr. Victoria Samspon's discuss one of her many published research articles that was in the top 5% of all research outputs ever tracked by altmetric. They sit down and discuss why COVID-19 is specifically important to dental profession and links between oral microbiota and COVID complications. Dr. Victoria Sampson gi...

Did you know that a recent study published in 2015 surveyed dentists and revealed that 70% presented with lower back pain? Dentists are at high risk for back and neck pain due to the positions that we work in throughout our careers. The boys bring on a practicing chiropractor, Dr. Matt Pennell. He gives tried and true advice on how we can prolong our dental careers by incorporating some exercises...

In this special episode, the boys bring on Dr. Fernando Haddock to give our audience an overview of Digital Photography. We go in-depth about different camera options along with lens and flash components. Learning the camera terminology can be cumbersome, but the boys breakdown ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed in layman's terms. We also cover all the fixed settings that you need to take great photos w...

What's Up Everybody! Season 5 is here! In this brief introductory episode, DSP takes you through what this upcoming season has store for you. The show is excited to announce the future content & guests that will be coming on the show! In the latter part of the episode, DSP brings to the table some discounts that you cannot afford to miss out on! DSP has made sure to have a deal for predents, denta...

This is DSP's Season 4 Finale! The boys get down in their feelings with this one and speak from the heart. They talk about their journey with the show. They give insight into their best/worst experiences and what they've learned over the last 4 years. As well as their #1 take-a-ways from dental school and what they wish they knew looking back to D1 year! This content is raw, uncut, and honest so i...

If your profession is within the field of dentistry, this is an episode you want to tune in for! The boys bring on Dr. Cook to breakdown how COVID-19 will affect the future practice of dentistry. Dr. Cook draws parallels from his experience during the HIV-scare in the 1980s. He also paints the picture for the audience of what the new PPE guidelines look like in order to protect both the patients a...

Tune in to hear the boys breakdown each of the board exams you will need to take during your 3rd and 4th year to be a licensed dentist! They give their tips & tricks for the mannequin and patient Boards, DSE, NDBE part 2, and Law and Rules. We want to help you make that transition over from a dental student to your next chapter in your dental journey!