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In dentistry humility is always one patient away!

$50K Student debt, lambos and Ferraris – Dr. Aaron Nicholas, 

Dr. Aaron Nicholas (Bio, Insta, LinkedIn),  In this wide ranging conversation we cover many topics that include burnout, suicide in dentistry, backpain, coping mechanisms, and mastery. Probably the most important part of the podcast is when I ask Dr. Nicholas, what fears does he have for the profession of dentistry?

Dr. Aaron’s courses and References: 

Get in touch with Dr. Aaron Nicholas – anicholasdds@gmail.com 

03/19/2024

49:25

Chapters

[06:30-07:30] Burn out today and pressures are very different – $50K Student Debt

[08:50-09:50] Depends on the Business Model – Associate driven practice harder to do if FFS

[11:00-12:40] Now the source of burnout is staff issues

[13:00- 14:08] Work-goal-life balance 

[22:37-25:06 ] Usually they are younger, max level of stress 

[26:40 – 28:33] Go get some good coaching about business . 5-6 years before you are a Master!   

[32:28- 33:02] All this stuff is available but you have to be excellent at that.  

[34:42 -39:52] My Biggest Fear about Dentistry right now! Who is going to take care of the common man? 

[40:50 – 41:48] Is Dental School a license to learn? Doc, why are you so slow? 

[43:29 – 44:06] Why is the future of Dentistry bright? 

[47:19 – 48:19] In dentistry humility is always 1 patient away!