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I look back and the root tip is gone. There’s my nurse, arms kind of crossed, the suction up in the air with the root tip stuck in the surgical suction. She has no idea and is still watching TV.
Dr David Keir
This is the first podcast I can confidently say is NSFW! (not safe for work)
After about an hour of laughing consistently during a dinner catch up, Dr James Zvirblis and I decided all of the hilarious dental stories we had heard needed to be given a voice!
It’s been a tough year and in an attempt to lighten the mood, we talk about some of the more embarrassing moments and the plain ridiculous stories we’ve heard from friends, past guests and the audience of the Dental Head Start Podcast.
In This Episode
- 3:30 – What has James been up to?
- 10:45 – “You’ve been very naughty”
- 19:40 – The reality that making mistakes is common and understanding how to cope with them
- 29:32 – Paediatric mishaps and takes on how it can make/break your day
- 39:15 – Radiographic artefacts and funny stories about old school xray taking
- 40:45 – James and David talk about the “Golden Handcuffs”.
If you’re a dental student or graduate, here are 4 ways I can help you transition to private practice.
- Download the 10 Tips to Successfully Transition to Private Practice – This is a culmination of the things i’ve learnt over the years that I think are worth considering for all grads. I’ve included reference links throughout.
- Check Out The 4Sight Dental On Demand Webinar – We cover commmunication, getting a job and excelling in that job with Dr Omid Azami, Dr Jesse Green and myself!
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- Clarify your goals, vision and lessons with the 4Sight Dental Journal – In fact you can get this and the webinar for 50% off! Use the code ‘DHS2020’
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The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully.
If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads!
