The Mediocre Dentist

This episode is a continuation of last weeks episode where David and Andrea recount the top 10 scariest moments for clinical dentists. As they review, they create a new grading system to describe the amount of angst with each of the disasters. Finally, they explain why dentists should give themselves grace and realize there are logical reason why working in the mouth is hard, unpredictable and sometimes sh#$ happnens

We train for 4+ years in Dental School and Residencies to make sure that all of our dentistry is perfect. But, sometimes shit goes wrong in the Dental Chair. David and Andrea recount, vote and debate what the Top 10 Hall of Fame “Oh Shit” things in the office.

In the last episode, we discussed how at any one time of a dentist’ s career they are either dealing with 1. Patient issue 2. Staff issue or 3. Equipment issue. In this episode, David and Andrea try to make light of the situation and put into perspective life in general and the relatively small amount of time we get to spend on this earth. If the triple threat is inevitable - why fight it? Give into the chaos! One day you will miss it.

Dentists often feel like everything is on Fire. They are not wrong! In this episode, David talks about “The Triple Threat” in Dental Offices. At any one point of your entire career, one of these three things are always going on.  

In this episode, David and Andrea talk about the craziness of the Dental Industry and how everyone is constantly striving for more. Where does it come from? Why? And will it ever end.

This is the Episode where David and Andrea break the secret that no dentists are actually happy. Dentists suffer from stress, anxiety and depression at alarming rates. They hypothesize and ponder whether it comes from the staff, patients, overhead, or the dental ce world. We learn a lot about what really happens in dental offices and in dentists' minds! Have a listen- and you are guaranteed to have a laugh with us. You will still be  a Dentist after this episode, but you will be Happier!

In this Introduction Episode- David and Andrea discuss the rules for this anti-establishment PODCAST. We learn that David often feels Mediocre about his restorative dentistry related to his margins and contacts (despite being a successful dentist for the last 20+ years). And that Andrea feels Medicore about her lack of knowledge of the Business side of the practice specifically the letters KPIs and P/L! Rest relax and enjoy this podcast- that has zero continuing education (on purpose).