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Feature #104: Uncomfortable Truths About Dentistry – Lessons From 46 Years in Practice with Dr Steven Rasner

August 27, 2026September 7, 2026Leave a Comment

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What does it take to become the kind of dentist who is no longer afraid of dentistry—and still loves the profession decades later?
After 46 years in practice, Dr Steven Rasner has earned a perspective that cannot be learned from a textbook or weekend course. In this candid conversation, he shares the uncomfortable truths behind building clinical confidence, handling failure and complications, earning patient trust, presenting treatment, developing surgical courage and creating greater independence within your career.

Feature #102 -Your First Dental Job Can Make or Break You with Dr Michael Filosi

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Leave a Comment

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Your first job in dentistry can shape your confidence, clinical growth, and even whether you stay in the profession. In this episode of the Dental Head Start Podcast, David sits down with Dr. Michael Filosi, a dentist and former practice owner who grew a clinic from 2 chairs to 10, mentored many new graduates, and sold his practice after building a highly structured, high-performing team culture.

The Unseen Curriculum: Formation Series #11 – Designing a Career Before Designing Smiles with Dr Christian Coachman

July 9, 2026July 28, 2026Leave a Comment

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In this episode, Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, opens up about the long road from dental technician to influential educator.
Discover how humble confidence helped him navigate doubt, poor communication pitfalls in dentistry and the mindset shifts that turn uncertainty into lasting success. Learn practical lessons on mentorship, self-accountability, and building resilience for early career dentists.

The Unseen curriculum: Formation Series #7 – High Standards Without Self-Punishment with Dr Sam Gidaro

May 25, 2026July 9, 2026Leave a Comment

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr Sam Gidaro to unpack a tension many high-performing students and early-career dentists feel but rarely articulate: how do you pursue excellence without turning that pursuit inward?

The Unseen Curriculum: Formation series #6 – When ambition outpaces judgement with Dr Michael Frazis

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Leave a Comment

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In this episode of the Formation series, Mike sits down with Dr Michael Frazis, Director of Education at Ripe Global, to explore the blind spots that shape early-career growth in dentistry.

The Unseen Curriculum: Formation Series #2 – Rapid progress without being reckless with Drs Johan Weemaes and Greg Fine

March 10, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a Comment

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Join Dr. Johan and Dr. Greg as they sit down with Mike to discuss the delicate balance between
ambition and safety in a young dentist’s career. From their early days in private practice to
launching their own implantology diploma, they share the roadmap for rapid progression without
crossing the line into recklessness.

The Unseen Curriculum #6 – the cost of becoming a dentist with Dr Michael Shambira

February 24, 2026May 15, 2026Leave a Comment

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If you are doing everything right on paper but still feel unsettled or unsure of yourself, this episode
is for you. We dive deep into the “hidden curriculum” of dentistry—the gap between your clinical
skills and the heavy emotional weight of new responsibility. We explore why most of your doubt isn’t
a lack of skill but a system calibration issue, and break down the three essential phases of career
growth: Formation, Integration, and Excellence.

The Unseen Curriculum #5 – How to build mental resilience as a dental student with Dr Rebecca Smith

December 22, 2025May 25, 2026Leave a Comment

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What does it take to have two babies, work as a nurse, survive dental school, AND come out smiling? Dr. Rebecca Smith shows us that resilience isn’t about being tough – it’s about grace under pressure.

In this powerful series finale, we dive deep into the real meaning of resilience with Dr. Rebecca Smith, who walked one of the most challenging journeys through dental school imaginable. From fertility struggles and miscarriage to clinical mishaps and balancing motherhood with study, Rebecca shares the raw truth about bouncing back when life gets overwhelming.

Dental Business Head Start #4 – Inside the Legal Side of Practice Ownership with Dr Jesse Green

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Leave a Comment

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Ever wondered what legal pitfalls could cost you thousands when buying a dental practice? Dr. David Keir and Dr. Jesse Green reveal the critical legal considerations every dentist needs to know before taking the plunge into practice ownership

The Unseen Curriculum #4 – The Mental Game Behind Clinical Confidence with Dr Aneet Gill

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025Leave a Comment

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Ever felt like you’re not good enough to be treating patients? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Unseen Curriculum, Michael Shambira sits down with Dr. Aneet Gill to unpack the mental challenges of being a new dental graduate