EPISODE · Nov 24, 2023 · 41 MIN
5 Things I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career – IC044
from Protrusive Dental Podcast · host Jaz Gulati
Ah, the things we wish we could tell our younger selves! This week, I’m chatting to the fantastic Dr. Alan Mead from Michigan, USA – better known as the host of the Very Dental Podcast. We’ve come together to talk about our top 5 things we wish we knew when we first started our dental career. Alongside the clinical gems, we’ve got great advice on maintaining top-notch mental health, nailing your priorities, and acing that elusive work-life balance. https://youtu.be/H7VFhw_TmOQ Watch IC044 on Youtube For all things very dental, have a listen to Dr. Mead’s podcast, “The Very Dental Podcast”: @very_dental_podcast on Instagram Very Dental Facebook Group www.verydentalpodcast.com We’re still striving to gather the money that Nafisa needs in order to receive life-saving treatment. If you can, please consider making a donation, and every share also means the world to this family – Fundraiser by Mufaddal Adamji : 1 year old Nafisa with SMA type 1 (gofundme.com) Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below! Highlights of the episode:00:00 Intro01:01 Dr. Alan Mead03:14 The Very Dental Podcast05:16 You are not your career10:32 Don’t commit to working Saturdays13:33 Things to avoid17:08 Things to pursue22:39 Work to learn24:25 The internet27:05 Understanding people28:56 Magnification and light32:04 Sectioning teeth34:16 Private dentistry40:34 Outro If you liked this episode, you will also like IC037 – Personal Sacrifices  Did you know? You can get CPD from the Web App or Phone App and watch premium clinical videos, for less than a tax deductible Nando’s per month?
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