EP 31: The Truth About Dental Insurance, Debt, and Early Career Burnout

Think dental insurance pays for care? Try a 1970s coupon with fine print.Dr. Amrita Patel, dentist, author, and national speaker, joins us to unpack the real economics of dentistry, from PPO headaches and patient misconceptions to burnout and rebuilding confidence in a changing field.She shares practical strategies for simplifying systems, leading with empathy, and creating stability through in-house plans and honest communication. Beyond the numbers, we explore mental health, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a life that fits.If you’re ready for clarity about insurance, leadership, and meaning in modern practice, this episode is your field guide.✨ About the Host & Ways to Work TogetherMelissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.Available for:Speaking engagements & keynotesBreathwork & nervous system workshopsPodcast guest features & collaborationsFaith-based, wellness, and integrative health events🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review.You are not alone 🤍