DIGRN Presents: The Independent Dental Practice Podcast - Guest: Dr Lauren Bennett

Disclosure: This video includes paid partnerships and sponsor relationships. I may receive compensation from companies mentioned. All opinions are my own.IDP Podcast is Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental. For over 75 years, Kettenbach has delivered innovative materials that help dentists improve clinical efficiency and outcomes. Now introducing Profisil® Fluoride Varnish Plus, a next-generation varnish formulated with 5% sodium fluoride combined with calcium, phosphate, and hydroxyapatite to support enamel remineralization and long-term protection. Kettenbach is also offering 20% off your purchase of retail priced products — Visit the link below to learn more about the offer and use promo code IDP2026 to unlock it. Kettenbach Dental Discount: https://qrco.de/bggUPuKettenbach Resource Material: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Wav7CIQIdZufH_b8AzzKZwsGvujAvZAg?usp=drive_linkEpisode TitleFrom Practice Owner to Fighting for Her Life: Dr. Lauren Bennett’s Lesson in PerseveranceDescriptionDr. Sonny Spera talks with Dr. Lauren Bennett about building a dental practice from scratch, surviving financial and professional setbacks, facing a life-threatening medical crisis, and finding a new purpose beyond clinical dentistry.HighlightsDr. Bennett shares the realities of starting a dental practice, working through debt, growing her services, experiencing employee embezzlement, navigating COVID, selling her practice from a hospital bed, and rebuilding her life and career.Personal PassionsOutside dentistry, Dr. Bennett enjoys yoga, fitness, reading, gardening, cooking, spending time with family, and sharing kindness with others.Podcast VisionThis episode highlights the realities of private practice ownership while reminding dentists that their identity and purpose can extend beyond clinical dentistry.TakeawaysPerseverance, strong patient relationships, mentorship, continuing education, and adaptability can shape a dental career. Dr. Bennett’s story also shows that leaving practice or changing direction does not mean leaving dentistry behind.___________________________________________________________________Podcast Specific Discounts (POD26): https://dentistryingeneral.com/digrnAssociate Dentist Opportunities:https://progressivedentalny.com/meet-us/dentist-careers-in-new-york/Connect with Dr. Sonny Spera:📧 [email protected] with Dr. Lauren:📧 [email protected] for Dentistry in General Radio Network The Dentistry in General Radio Network (the "Network"), a division of Dentistry in General, LLC, provides podcast programming featuring independently selected guests by individual podcasters. Any guest appearance, documents, information, products, services, or opinions expressed on the Network’s podcasts are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Dentistry in General, LLC, its owners, affiliates, podcasters, or employees.The Network, Dentistry in General, LLC, their affiliates, podcasters, owners, agents, and employees do not assume responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information, materials, documents, products, or services shared or referenced by podcast guests. Listeners must independently verify information presented, exercise professional judgment, and conduct appropriate due diligence before acting upon or implementing recommendations provided on the Network. Information shared by guests or podcasters should not be interpreted as professional, medical, legal, or financial advice, unless explicitly stated by a qualified professional.By accessing or engaging with the Dentistry in General Radio Network content, listeners expressly agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dentistry in General, LLC, its affiliates, podcasters, owners, agents, and employees from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or losses arising out of or resulting from reliance upon information or materials shared by guests or podcasters. Dentistry in General, LLC and its podcasters reserve the right to edit, remove, or decline to broadcast any content or material at their sole discretion. Use of podcasts or materials provided through the Dentistry in General Radio Network constitutes acceptance of these terms and acknowledgment of this disclaimer.This episode includes AI-generated content.