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Dr. Diana Nguyen and Dr. Amrita Patel survived dental school together and then took very different paths: one went from associateship to academia, the other into practice ownership.
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We Were WRONG About Dentistry: Things We Believed as New Grads That We Don’t Believe Anymore (opens the original)
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What if some of the things you were absolutely certain about as a new dentist turned out to be completely wrong? Experience has a way of challenging the rules we once thought defined a successful dental career. Practice ownership is not the only path to success. A beautiful, technology-packed office does not automatically mean a thriving practice. Getting every patient to say yes is not the measure of great communication. And being able to perform every procedure yourself is not necessarily a si
Advice for D1s! How to Succeed in Dental School (opens the original)
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Dental school tests more than knowledge and thriving through it takes intentional habits, strong community and a willingness to embrace the struggle. Real learning cannot be outsourced to AI. While tools can summarize lectures and generate practice questions, the work of organizing information and recognizing patterns must be done actively because patient care is never multiple choice. Building social capital with classmates, upperclassmen and faculty provides shared knowledge, support and futur
From Practice to Professor: The TRUTH About Life as Dental School Faculty (opens the original)
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Thinking a career in academic dentistry means a pay cut and a PhD requirement? The reality is very different. Dr. Diana Nguyen breaks down what happens after leaving private practice for a full time role in dental education. Compensation in academic dentistry including salary structure, benefits, faculty practice and supplemental income. Why published research and a PhD are not required to start as faculty. How clinical work balances with teaching, mentoring dental students and continuing educat
Should I Buy That? Investing In Technology Without Going Broke (opens the original)
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Are you investing in technology that actually improves your practice or are you buying expensive gadgets because everyone else seems to have them? Before signing your next financing agreement, these five questions could save you thousands of dollars and help you make smarter decisions for your patients and your future. In this episode, Dr. Amrita Patel and Dr. Diana Nguyen discuss how dentists can make smarter technology investments without falling for marketing hype or social media pressure. Th
What’s With All the Self-Loathing Dentists on Social Media? (opens the original)
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Is dental social media making dentistry look worse than it really is? In this episode, we explore why burnout content dominates our feeds, how algorithms amplify frustration, and why that can shape the way dentists, students, and even patients see the profession. Dentistry is facing real challenges including burnout, staffing shortages, insurance frustrations, and changing workplace expectations. But does that mean the profession itself is broken? Dr. Diana Nguyen and Dr. Amrita Patel dive into
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