Dr. Wendy Clark completed her undergraduate training at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and then earned her doctoral degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI. She then earned her master’s degree in clinical dentistry and certificate in post-graduate Prosthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. She practiced prosthodontics for 7 years with Team Atlanta (Goldstein, Garber & Salama). Throughout this time, she lectured nationally on a variety of topics ranging from smoking cessation to dental implants. She was named ..read more

Dr. Alessandro Devigus is a renowned esthetic dentist who is passionate about dental photography and digital dentistry. He graduated from dental school in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1988, started his own practice in 1990, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the International Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He encourages oral health professionals to collaborate, develop mutual respect, and do the things that they love to do.   If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact us through Instagram, email us at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com, or visit ou ..read more

Dr. Andrews joins us again to discuss his experience as an expert witness in dental forensics. His experience sheds light on how dentists can serve in the due process of law.  If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact us through Instagram, email us at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com, or visit our website at www.smartdentalstudent.com We would love to hear from you! Support the show ..read more

Are you considering owning a home someday? How do  you make that goal a reality? In this episode, we talk with Landon's brother, Pres, who is a loan officer. He walks us through the fundamental financial principles that will help us secure a home loan at a good deal, explains the lending process, and helps us understand what dental professionals can expect when entering the housing market.  We really enjoyed this episode and we know you will too! Want to learn more about finances as a healthcare professional?  Visit White Coat Investor (WCI)- https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com ..read more

How do you appropriately integrate into an office as an owner or as an associate? On this episode we rejoin Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Practice and Relationship Management for ADA Business Innovations Group with the ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT). We discuss the complex process of integrating into an office.  ADAPT helps you, new associates/owners, integrate into a practice that aligns with your clinical philosophies and goals. We loved this discussion and we think you will too!  Also, here are some valuable ADAPT resources - How to become an associate- https://www ..read more

In this episode we interview Dr. Ricardo Padilla, the program director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Advanced Education Program at UNC Adams School of Dentistry. He gives insight into his story and shares his thoughts for those within the oral health profession.  If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact us. Feel free to email us at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com or visit our website at www.smartdentalstudent.com Support the show ..read more

In this episode, Matt interviews the co-founders of Lilac Paper, Rachel and Charlene. Lilac Paper produces specialized planners for dental, medical, and nursing students. Their goal is to help you organize your academics, labs, clinics, and patients into one concise, simple, and stress-relieving planner. You can learn more about Lilac Paper at https://lilacpaper.com/.  Type in the discount code smartdentalstudent at checkout to receive 20% off! If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact us. Feel free to email us at newsletter@smartdentalstude ..read more

In this episode we talk with Dr. Leela Breitman. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of My Dental Key. My Dental Key is an online resource for dental students to efficiently learn pre-clinical and clinical dentistry. This amazing resource is validated by some of the best minds in dental education. Leela is currently a prosthodontic resident at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.  You can learn more about My Dental Key here-https://www.mydentalkey.com/ If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact us. Feel free to email us at newsletter@smartd ..read more

Are you preparing to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT)? Have you heard of DAT Booster? Dr. Ali Sohraby (Feralis) is the Creator of Feralis Biology Notes with DAT Booster. He provides excellent content for those looking to take the DAT, and gives his story of how he got to where he is today. Dr. Sohraby is also currently an Orthodontics Resident at Texas A&M.  If you would like to know more about Dr. Sohraby, please contact Smart Dental Student. Also, feel free to email us if you have any questions at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com or visit our website www.smartdentalstudent.c ..read more

Today, Matt and Landon are joined by Dr. Joel Meyerson.  Dr. Meyerson shares his journey into the dental field, mentoring others, and creating social media content.  Originally from Canada, Dr. Meyerson has worked in private practice and currently is the director of Bootcamp curriculum and content.  Listen to this episode for more information about Dr. Meyerson's life, education, experience with Bootcamp, and more! Feel free to email us if you have any questions at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com or visit our website at www.smartdentalstudent.com If you want to support our s ..read more