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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 49 MIN

2432: Why Early Career Dentists Need a New Learning Model

from The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

On today's episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Vishal Sharma, Director of Clinical Education and Operations at Spear Education, to explore the evolving landscape of dental education. Dr. Sharma shares his journey from building and scaling private practices to leading clinical education initiatives across DSOs, and now helping shape the next generation of learning at Spear.  The conversation dives deep into hybrid education models, the growing role of AI in diagnostics and training, challenges facing early career dentists, and why blending in-person mentorship with virtual and self-paced learning is the future of dentistry. They also discuss how technology, efficiency, and accountability are redefining both clinical excellence and career satisfaction for today's dentists. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.speareducation.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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