The Dental Student Podcast

If you're applying to residency, take the guesswork out of the entire process and listen in - this one's for you.

What's up everybody! The Boys (after a far too long hiatus) are back! Join us for the start of Season 4 and our official transitional series from life as dental students to dental residents. Tune in as we kick off our final transitional episodes and find out what we've been up to for the past 6 months - but more importantly, what's to come these next few weeks! As always, an unfiltered take on our...

What's up everybody! On this special episode of DSP, the boys have the opportunity to pick the brain of Dr. Brandon Meckelberg - a recently graduated general dentist who's a multi-practice owner within Aspen Dental. In this conversation, we explore the past, present, and future of corporate dentistry, talk about career options for dental students on the cusp of graduation, and cover any and all qu...

IT'S OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! Join The Boys for a recap of their latest mission trip to the Dominican Republic along with a couple special guest speakers whom we consider some of our closest friends & classmates - Juan Fajardo and Carlos De Bruzos. Immerse yourself in a raw, uncut conversation about cultural awareness, overseas service, giving back to ALL, and experiencing dentistry and pat...

Sit down and join The Boys of DSP for an enlightening conversation about finding the associateship for you with Dr. James Wanamaker, DDS. This episode is all about the questions and answers you should be seeking when getting out of school and looking to join or partner up with an already existing practice. P&L statements, IRAs, overhead, collection, contracts, equity, production...the list goes on...

Thinking about residency? Listen in as the DSP boys tackle everything you need to know about residency and specializing within dentistry. This episode is packed full of great information about the different dental specialties, how to apply to residency programs, what to be doing during dental school to become a competitive applicant, how to successfully interview and extern, and so much more!

On this episode of DSP, Justin and Onni sit down for round 2 with our current ADA President, Dr. Jeffrey Cole, DMD! Over a cup of coffee, the boys and Dr. Cole debunk the Netflix nightmare, "Root Cause" and also discuss the ever-pervasive opioid crisis in America and highlight how dentists, dental specialists, and dental students are solving the problem!

On the season 2 finale of DSP, Onni & Justin sit down with social media mogul Patrick Anghel, aka @Pat. The. Dentist, a D4 at Detroit Mercy who is arguably one of the most followed & most entrepreneurial dental students in the US. We had the pleasure to discuss the importance of branding yourself in the ever-connected social media driven world we live in! Learn from the icon himself & join us for...

On this episode of DSP, all things wellness are discussed in detail via a roundtable discussion with the boys! Just like old times, the 4 of us sit down and delve deep into all aspects of wellness - mental, physical, emotional, financial. This is an episode for the mindful and will be a valuable listen to those wishing to gain some perspective on the big picture. On the topic of academic wellness,...

On this episode of DSP, the boys sit down with their first female guest speaker, Joe Anne Hart, who serves as chief legislative officer for the Florida Dental Association. This episode discusses controversial topics in dentistry such as dental therapists and the student debt loan repayment program. This episode highlights the importance of making your voice heard as a dental student and touches on...

On this enthralling episode of The Dental Student Podcast, Dr. David Rice, CEO and chief igniter of IgniteDDS, sits down with the boys as the conversation explores the importance of getting a 10 year jump-start on your career while in school now! Episode 17 highlights the @igniteDDS movement along with the importance of first impressions, building a social media presence, the pros/cons of CE optio...

On this episode of DSP, our hosts sit down with pediatric dentist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry at UF, Dr. Christopher Connell, DMD! In this episode The Dental Student Podcast explores the specialty of pediatric dentistry from a residency, academic, and private practice perspective. Join in on listening to this informative and engaging episode about one of th...

On this episode of The Dental Student Podcast, the boys take a seat at the round table with their close friend and practicing dentist, Dr. Jason Watts @jason_watts_dmd. This knowledge-filled episode explores the what-to-do's and what-not-to-do's in terms of building your own practice from the ground up right out of dental school! Listen in for some true and tried advice from our successful colleag...

In this episode of The Dental Student Podcast, the DSP boys sit down with the most powerful dentist in the western hemisphere, Dr. Jeffrey Cole, the current president of the American Dental Association! Gain access into the mind of Dr. Cole, learn about some of the most important hot topics within dental medicine, and witness firsthand the importance of claiming a stake in the future of dentistry.

On episode 3 of season 2 of The Dental Student Podcast, the boys interview their close friend, fellow classmate, and commissioned U.S. Air Force officer Sean Lan (@theairforcedentist). Throughout the interview, the guys and Sean walk you through everything there is to consider on joining the military during dental school, utilizing military scholarships, and explore what life and career opportunit...

On episode 2 of season 2, the boys recap their time at the 2018 National Leadership Conference held in Chicago, IL. The Boys take you through their experiences with all the conference's speakers, lectures, events, and more - listen in!

On this episode of DSP, the boys break their silence after a few weeks off and recap what's been going on in their lives, answer a few interesting questions from listeners, and highlight what's to come in the future episodes of Season 2 of the Dental Student Podcast!

On this episode of the Dental Student Podcast, the guys sit down with fellow UFCD student, Zack Youngblood, and discuss the importance (and challenges) of standing out, what it means to build a brand for yourself, and reflect on their varying experiences within the scope of diversity in dentistry.

On this episode of The Dental Student Podcast, the boys walk you through what it takes to get into dental school and speak on their personal experiences in putting together applications, studying for the DAT, interviewing, and so much more. Enough said, if you're a pre-dental, this one's a must listen!

DSP's 1st guest speaker! The guys interview Dr. Miguel Aguirre, a UFCD graduate who's completed a general practice residency and has employment experience within corporate dentistry, private practice, and currently academia! Learn all there is to know about the career options YOU have after dental school. Studying for NBDE part 1? Use promo code DSP2018 to receive 10% off any B&B Dental test prep!

On this episode of DSP, the hosts cover anything and everything from orientation week, relevant coursework, pre-clinical challenges, and several other tips and tricks to ensure you not only survive but thrive in your first year of dental school.

On this episode of DSP, the guys give you their well-vetted 2 cents on what it takes to be unquestionably successful on the ever-daunting National Board Dental Examination, part 1. Episode 6 is brought to you by B&B Dental, the go-to NBDE test prep company with arguably the most comprehensive NBDE review materials in the industry! Use promo code DSP2018 to receive 10% your purchase!

On this episode of DSP, the guys take on a fact vs. fiction approach to some of the most common misconceptions out there about dentists and shed some light on the prevailing ideas and issues surrounding our profession.

On this episode of The Dental Student Podcast, the guys walk you through the ins and outs of service trips, both on the international and local scale. Listen in for everything you need to know before you go on your next mission trip!

In this episode of The Dental Student Podcast, the guys give their takes on stress management and discuss what works for them in terms of achieving that ever elusive work-life balance.