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Hosted by Ahmed Issa
Behind every great clinician is a journey of pressure, pain, sacrifice, and relentless refinement.
In this episode of the Formation Series, Ahmed Issa sits down with Dr Karl Batorski to unpack the darker side of growth. The sleepless nights, the pressure, the self-doubt, and the difficult seasons that often sit behind success in dentistry. This is a raw conversation about what it really takes to become a clinician patients trust and remember.
From the vision behind his CEREC to Success program to some of the more controversial conversations in cosmetic dentistry, this discussion goes far beyond the surface. Not about doing more. About becoming more through everything that tried to break you.
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Dr Karl Batorski
Dr Karl Batorski is a cosmetic dentist based in Byron Bay, known for aesthetic dentistry, same-day smile transformations and his work in digital workflows using CEREC. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London in 2016, he later moved to Australia, where he developed a strong focus on digital and cosmetic dentistry. Alongside clinical practice, Dr Karl is an instructor with CEREC to Success, where he teaches dentists how to master anterior CEREC and create high-level aesthetic outcomes.
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A special mention
The Esesson Foundation
The Esesson Foundation are running two events: their annual gala, and a clinical education weekend — and what makes this different is that every single presenter is donating their time. No egos, no fluff, just really good clinicians giving back.
The goal is simple: raise money for healthcare access for vulnerable children. Last year alone, with around $300,000 raised, they delivered over $2.5 million worth of medical and dental care, treating more than 4,000 children who otherwise would’ve gone without. The CPD event alone raised $50,000 last year with 60 attendees — and this year, with more notice and more support, the aim is to double that.
It’s one of those rare events where you get excellent clinical education and know every dollar of profit is going directly back into care. Nothing pretentious. Just good people, good dentistry, and a really meaningful cause. Check out the line up below…
Enrol in the Clinical Education Weekend here
Find out more and get tickets to the Annual Gala here
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