Episode 2 - Private Practice Journey with Dr. David Bryant

Dr. David Bryant’s journey into dentistry began with a desire to find a career that could stimulate both his mind and his hands. Unsure of his exact path after dental school, he decided to pursue a residency at Valley Wide Health Services in the San Luis Valley, where he gained valuable experience in public health and grew in clinical confidence. Following his residency, Dr. Bryant worked for several years at a dental service organization (DSO), an experience that ultimately motivated him to start his own practice.For the past seven years, Dr. Bryant has owned and operated a dental office in the Slums Lake area of Denver, a startup he built from the ground up. His career has taken him from dental school through residency, corporate dentistry, and finally, to the fulfilling yet challenging world of private practice—a journey shaped by curiosity, growth, and a constant search for balance and purpose in his profession.