Teeth Matter

Real talk between Dr. H and Dr. Steven Lu about the realities of working in public health, the benefits and what to look forward to in private practice.  Dr. Steven Lu (@dentistrywithsteven) is a University of Michigan, Class of 2020 graduate. Since then, he has pursued a position with a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) and has recently transitioned into private practice. In this episo...

Real talk between Dr. H and Dr. Ryan Coulon about the transformative power of personal development through intentional steps and goal-setting. We have learned that emotional intelligence is a fundamental skill in building trust with patients and fostering meaningful connections in the healthcare field. Moreover, we emphasized the importance of embracing risks and stepping out of comfort zones to u...

Real talk about people pleasing being a strong characteristic of dental providers. Learn how this trait is different from having purpose and ways you can unlearn it. Inspiration from this episode came from my recent visit to Istanbul. Anytime I travel, I feel like I get to experience more than just a new culture or geography. Traveling removes me from my reality and gives me an opportunity to reas...

Real talk between Dr. H and Dr. Avi Patel on how to recognize when you're ready to leave an associateship, how to articulate what you are looking for in the next one, and why it's  important to find your niche in the dental market. Dr. Avi Patel is a 2017 NYU Dental Grad. He is a digital creator and consultant with a focus on clear aligners. He has a suite of online services, click below...

Real talk about my challenges through dental school, MATCH, residency and my first job. Feel free to connect with me on Instagram (@elliehalabian) and our professional community (@halabiandds).

Real talk between Dr. H and Dr. Sarah Saunders on how to promote patient buy-in. Learn why patient education can have payoffs in the future.  Find out if the stress of going to work will ever go away and what should you look out for in order to maintain good posture and health in a physically taxing career. Follow Dr. Sarah Saunders (instagram: @smilebysarah) CE courses by Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz - ht...

Real talk between Dr. H and Dr. Adam Herskovits on residency life, implant programs and how to land the first job.  Follow Dr. Adam Herskovits (instagram: @adamj_h) NYU Implant Program: https://rb.gy/mr6lx 

To help each other manage the anxiety of dental care, we have launched the Teeth Matter podcast. Tune in for real talk between different dental professionals to help the rest of us navigate our careers and get us to where we want to be.