Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/contrary-to-ordinary Join Dr. Kim Kutsch, the brilliant mind behind CariFree, as he explores the extraordinary lives of thought leaders in the dental industry, and beyond. Contrary to Ordinary explores further than dentistry - here we unravel the minds of change-makers, paradigm shifters, and world shakers. Every two weeks, we dive into the stories of our remarkable guests—ordinary people who continually defy limits. Discover their tales of success, resilience, and self-awareness, and explore how they leverage these experiences not only to elevate dental practice and patient care but also to champion personal growth and entrepreneurship. Listen for captivating conversations with innovators who seamlessly blend art and technology, pursue curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. Contrary to Ordinary isn't your typical dentistry podcast—it's a vibrant community that's hit #1 in ‘Entrepreneurship,’ #3 in ‘Business,’ and #21 in ‘All Podcasts’ for a reason. We've had the pleasure of hosting inspiring guests like innovators, dental leaders, pioneering inventors, and artists, including Angus Walls, Machell Hudson, Dr. Simon McDonald, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Rella Christensen, Professor Phillip D. Marsh, Carmen Ohling, John Kois, Dr. Susan Maples, Doug Young, Colt Idol, Stephanie Staples, and many more who've graced our mic. Each episode isn't just a listen; it's a lesson in living an extraordinary life authentically, embracing rebellion, and nurturing leadership. We dive into diverse topics, from mentoring, coaching, personal development, and work-life balance to self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership, storytelling, altruism, and motivation. And yes, we also cover dentistry—exploring natural dentists, dental health, dental laboratories, oral care, oral surgery, dental hygiene, caries disease, brushing teeth, and overall tooth care. Tune in to Contrary to Ordinary for a unique blend of wisdom that goes beyond the ordinary and resonates with all aspects of life! This podcast aims to empower you to be extraordinary in your dental practice and improve not just your dental care but your overall life! Do you have an extraordinary story you’d like to share with us? Or perhaps a question for Dr. Kutsch. Contact us on our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter today. About Our Host: Meet Dr. Kim Kutsch: a retired dentist with 40 years of experience, prolific writer, thought leader, inventor, and researcher in dental caries and minimally invasive dentistry, brings his insatiable curiosity to the forefront. Eager to learn from those breaking boundaries in dentistry, particularly in preventative and non-invasive dentistry approaches, Dr. Kutsch launched the Contrary to Ordinary podcast. As a keen creative and curious mind, Dr. Kutsch extends his podcast guest list to artists, entrepreneurs, and fascinating minds who have piqued his interest. He wants to learn from them and see how he can be inspired by their extraordinary ways of living and adapt his learnings into his own life and his business, CariFree. About CariFree: CariFree is the new model for oral health and cavity prevention. Dr. Kutsch is the CEO and founder of this business. They create cutting-edge technology and science-based solutions to common dental health concerns for the whole family, making it easy to banish cavities for good with preventive strategies over restorative procedures. Find out how dentists are using CariFree products to revolutionize their dental practices here: https://carifree.com/success-stories/. © 2026 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2465c000-5382-516b-a7d8-a6b16abb39d4 yes Introducing Contrary to Ordinary: Exploring the Extraordinary with Dr. Kim Kutsch en Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:18 -0800 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:01:53 -0800 http://contrarytoordinarypodcast.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/v2hXZuL-alEQyYpP1C8MVy59hPJCe3IVxA8DF-y7JII/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM4NTg3LzE2NzU5/NjM2NDgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys http://contrarytoordinarypodcast.com episodic CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys Join Dr. Kim Kutsch, the brilliant mind behind CariFree, as he explores the extraordinary lives of thought leaders in the dental industry, and beyond. Contrary to Ordinary explores further than dentistry - here we unravel the minds of change-makers, paradigm shifters, and world shakers. Every two weeks, we dive into the stories of our remarkable guests—ordinary people who continually defy limits. Discover their tales of success, resilience, and self-awareness, and explore how they leverage these experiences not only to elevate dental practice and patient care but also to champion personal growth and entrepreneurship. Listen for captivating conversations with innovators who seamlessly blend art and technology, pursue curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. Contrary to Ordinary isn't your typical dentistry podcast—it's a vibrant community that's hit #1 in ‘Entrepreneurship,’ #3 in ‘Business,’ and #21 in ‘All Podcasts’ for a reason. We've had the pleasure of hosting inspiring guests like innovators, dental leaders, pioneering inventors, and artists, including Angus Walls, Machell Hudson, Dr. Simon McDonald, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Rella Christensen, Professor Phillip D. Marsh, Carmen Ohling, John Kois, Dr. Susan Maples, Doug Young, Colt Idol, Stephanie Staples, and many more who've graced our mic. Each episode isn't just a listen; it's a lesson in living an extraordinary life authentically, embracing rebellion, and nurturing leadership. We dive into diverse topics, from mentoring, coaching, personal development, and work-life balance to self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership, storytelling, altruism, and motivation. And yes, we also cover dentistry—exploring natural dentists, dental health, dental laboratories, oral care, oral surgery, dental hygiene, caries disease, brushing teeth, and overall tooth care. Tune in to Contrary to Ordinary for a unique blend of wisdom that goes beyond the ordinary and resonates with all aspects of life! This podcast aims to empower you to be extraordinary in your dental practice and improve not just your dental care but your overall life! Do you have an extraordinary story you’d like to share with us? Or perhaps a question for Dr. Kutsch. Contact us on our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter today. About Our Host: Meet Dr. Kim Kutsch: a retired dentist with 40 years of experience, prolific writer, thought leader, inventor, and researcher in dental caries and minimally invasive dentistry, brings his insatiable curiosity to the forefront. Eager to learn from those breaking boundaries in dentistry, particularly in preventative and non-invasive dentistry approaches, Dr. Kutsch launched the Contrary to Ordinary podcast. As a keen creative and curious mind, Dr. Kutsch extends his podcast guest list to artists, entrepreneurs, and fascinating minds who have piqued his interest. He wants to learn from them and see how he can be inspired by their extraordinary ways of living and adapt his learnings into his own life and his business, CariFree. About CariFree: CariFree is the new model for oral health and cavity prevention. Dr. Kutsch is the CEO and founder of this business. They create cutting-edge technology and science-based solutions to common dental health concerns for the whole family, making it easy to banish cavities for good with preventive strategies over restorative procedures. Find out how dentists are using CariFree products to revolutionize their dental practices here: https://carifree.com/success-stories/. Join Dr. Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree Lower Street support@lowerstreet.co No No 46. Thriving in the Chaos: How Dr. Alex Vieira Thrives on the Road Less Travelled 48 48 46. Thriving in the Chaos: How Dr. Alex Vieira Thrives on the Road Less Travelled full 3ef18a5f-f13d-4d8e-bb0c-162d58215aeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/4287a213 People often take the easy path, but what can you achieve and grow by jumping into thorny problems that don’t have an obvious solution?

Today's guest on Contrary to Ordinary is Dr. Alex Vieira. He’s a pioneer in cleft-palate research, has authored more than 400 scientific papers, and is the most cited expert in the field.

In this episode, Alex shares his journey from growing up in Rio de Janeiro during the military regime to becoming a leading figure in oral health research. He discusses his decision to pursue dentistry, influenced by an admired uncle, the challenges of starting his research career during the AIDS epidemic, and his fascination with the Human Genome Project.

In this episode’s commentary, Kim discusses the importance of the entrepreneurial mindset and the roles of genetics and environment in shaping human behavior. He emphasizes the value of collaboration, the importance of local contributions to global impact, and the need to maintain high research standards. 

Overall, Alex believes in following one's passion and making meaningful changes in the immediate environment, which he sees as having a trickle-down effect on broader societal improvements.

Episode Highlights

01:49 –Alex’s early life.

04:41 – How working with genetics changed the trajectory of Alex’s career.

08:00 – Kim’s thoughts: Surround yourself with those you admire - the rest will follow.

08:46 – The Human Genome Project and dentistry.

12:10 – The road less travelled and the genetics of extraordinary.

14:47 –Kim's thoughts: Can you change your genetic predisposition through forming new habits?

15:55 – The complicated world of genetics and dental caries.

19:49 – What drives Alex?

20:41 – Kim's thoughts: The entrepreneurial mindset isn’t just for business people.

23:43 –How does Alex maintain a high standard of work?

24:47 – What’s next for Alex?

25:56 – Alex’s final thoughts.

Resources

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]]> People often take the easy path, but what can you achieve and grow by jumping into thorny problems that don’t have an obvious solution?

Today's guest on Contrary to Ordinary is Dr. Alex Vieira. He’s a pioneer in cleft-palate research, has authored more than 400 scientific papers, and is the most cited expert in the field.

In this episode, Alex shares his journey from growing up in Rio de Janeiro during the military regime to becoming a leading figure in oral health research. He discusses his decision to pursue dentistry, influenced by an admired uncle, the challenges of starting his research career during the AIDS epidemic, and his fascination with the Human Genome Project.

In this episode’s commentary, Kim discusses the importance of the entrepreneurial mindset and the roles of genetics and environment in shaping human behavior. He emphasizes the value of collaboration, the importance of local contributions to global impact, and the need to maintain high research standards. 

Overall, Alex believes in following one's passion and making meaningful changes in the immediate environment, which he sees as having a trickle-down effect on broader societal improvements.

Episode Highlights

01:49 –Alex’s early life.

04:41 – How working with genetics changed the trajectory of Alex’s career.

08:00 – Kim’s thoughts: Surround yourself with those you admire - the rest will follow.

08:46 – The Human Genome Project and dentistry.

12:10 – The road less travelled and the genetics of extraordinary.

14:47 –Kim's thoughts: Can you change your genetic predisposition through forming new habits?

15:55 – The complicated world of genetics and dental caries.

19:49 – What drives Alex?

20:41 – Kim's thoughts: The entrepreneurial mindset isn’t just for business people.

23:43 –How does Alex maintain a high standard of work?

24:47 – What’s next for Alex?

25:56 – Alex’s final thoughts.

Resources

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]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1726 People often take the easy path, but what can you achieve and grow by jumping into thorny problems that don’t have an obvious solution?

Today's guest on Contrary to Ordinary is Dr. Alex Vieira. He’s a pioneer in cleft-palate research, has authored more than 400 scientific papers, and is the most cited expert in the field.

In this episode, Alex shares his journey from growing up in Rio de Janeiro during the military regime to becoming a leading figure in oral health research. He discusses his decision to pursue dentistry, influenced by an admired uncle, the challenges of starting his research career during the AIDS epidemic, and his fascination with the Human Genome Project.

In this episode’s commentary, Kim discusses the importance of the entrepreneurial mindset and the roles of genetics and environment in shaping human behavior. He emphasizes the value of collaboration, the importance of local contributions to global impact, and the need to maintain high research standards. 

Overall, Alex believes in following one's passion and making meaningful changes in the immediate environment, which he sees as having a trickle-down effect on broader societal improvements.

Episode Highlights

01:49 –Alex’s early life.

04:41 – How working with genetics changed the trajectory of Alex’s career.

08:00 – Kim’s thoughts: Surround yourself with those you admire - the rest will follow.

08:46 – The Human Genome Project and dentistry.

12:10 – The road less travelled and the genetics of extraordinary.

14:47 –Kim's thoughts: Can you change your genetic predisposition through forming new habits?

15:55 – The complicated world of genetics and dental caries.

19:49 – What drives Alex?

20:41 – Kim's thoughts: The entrepreneurial mindset isn’t just for business people.

23:43 –How does Alex maintain a high standard of work?

24:47 – What’s next for Alex?

25:56 – Alex’s final thoughts.

Resources

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]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 45. Unwavering Compassion and Fearlessness with Dr. Bradley Bale 46 46 45. Unwavering Compassion and Fearlessness with Dr. Bradley Bale full 0f4b7aee-d2e7-406b-98a7-1e44206e9900 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ff27d49 Today's guest is Dr. Bradley Bale, a pioneering cardiologist and co-founder of the BaleDoneen Method.


In this episode, we explore Brad’s fearless approach to life, the driving force behind his groundbreaking practice, and dive into why he’s willing to take a few arrows in the back for what he believes in.

The BaleDoneen Method is a personalized approach to preventing and managing heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of arterial disease rather than just addressing risk factors like high blood pressure or cholesterol.

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Beat the Heart Attack Gene

The Bezos Blueprint
The Biology of Kindness


What's In This Episode

  • Brad’s motivation for taking a few arrows in the back.
  • Why the cardiovascular status quo isn’t good enough.
  • The financial incentives of late-stage treatment and not prevention.
  • The power of optimistic thinking.
]]> Today's guest is Dr. Bradley Bale, a pioneering cardiologist and co-founder of the BaleDoneen Method.


In this episode, we explore Brad’s fearless approach to life, the driving force behind his groundbreaking practice, and dive into why he’s willing to take a few arrows in the back for what he believes in.

The BaleDoneen Method is a personalized approach to preventing and managing heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of arterial disease rather than just addressing risk factors like high blood pressure or cholesterol.

Resources

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CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

The BaleDoneen Method Website

Beat the Heart Attack Gene

The Bezos Blueprint
The Biology of Kindness


What's In This Episode

  • Brad’s motivation for taking a few arrows in the back.
  • Why the cardiovascular status quo isn’t good enough.
  • The financial incentives of late-stage treatment and not prevention.
  • The power of optimistic thinking.
]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2006 Today's guest is Dr. Bradley Bale, a pioneering cardiologist and co-founder of the BaleDoneen Method.


In this episode, we explore Brad’s fearless approach to life, the driving force behind his groundbreaking practice, and dive into why he’s willing to take a few arrows in the back for what he believes in.

The BaleDoneen Method is a personalized approach to preventing and managing heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of arterial disease rather than just addressing risk factors like high blood pressure or cholesterol.

Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

The BaleDoneen Method Website

Beat the Heart Attack Gene

The Bezos Blueprint
The Biology of Kindness


What's In This Episode

  • Brad’s motivation for taking a few arrows in the back.
  • Why the cardiovascular status quo isn’t good enough.
  • The financial incentives of late-stage treatment and not prevention.
  • The power of optimistic thinking.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 44. Global Citizenship with Dr. Sandra Hulac 45 45 44. Global Citizenship with Dr. Sandra Hulac full 4f7ec06d-aa79-480c-bdad-6822e29247d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05d1bbf5 Today's guest is Dr. Sandra Hulac, co-founder of Tam, Hulac & Partners, a cutting-edge interdisciplinary dental practice in Hong Kong. 

In this episode, we dive into what it means to be a global citizen and business owner. We’ll also get a rare, inside look at how someone as accomplished as Sandra handles challenges - and even navigates moments of self-doubt.

Sandra has been living and practicing in Hong Kong since 2001 and has also worked in London, Germany, and the US. 

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Tam, Hulac & Partners Website
Why young people worldwide want and need ‘meaningful work’


What's In This Episode

  • How Sandra found herself working in Hong Kong.
  • Sandra’s approach to tackling challenges in her life.
  • What Sandra thinks makes someone extraordinary.
  • Her advice to young people.
]]> Today's guest is Dr. Sandra Hulac, co-founder of Tam, Hulac & Partners, a cutting-edge interdisciplinary dental practice in Hong Kong. 

In this episode, we dive into what it means to be a global citizen and business owner. We’ll also get a rare, inside look at how someone as accomplished as Sandra handles challenges - and even navigates moments of self-doubt.

Sandra has been living and practicing in Hong Kong since 2001 and has also worked in London, Germany, and the US. 

Resources

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Tam, Hulac & Partners Website
Why young people worldwide want and need ‘meaningful work’


What's In This Episode

  • How Sandra found herself working in Hong Kong.
  • Sandra’s approach to tackling challenges in her life.
  • What Sandra thinks makes someone extraordinary.
  • Her advice to young people.
]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1755 Today's guest is Dr. Sandra Hulac, co-founder of Tam, Hulac & Partners, a cutting-edge interdisciplinary dental practice in Hong Kong. 

In this episode, we dive into what it means to be a global citizen and business owner. We’ll also get a rare, inside look at how someone as accomplished as Sandra handles challenges - and even navigates moments of self-doubt.

Sandra has been living and practicing in Hong Kong since 2001 and has also worked in London, Germany, and the US. 

Resources

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CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

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Tam, Hulac & Partners Website
Why young people worldwide want and need ‘meaningful work’


What's In This Episode

  • How Sandra found herself working in Hong Kong.
  • Sandra’s approach to tackling challenges in her life.
  • What Sandra thinks makes someone extraordinary.
  • Her advice to young people.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 43. The Strength of Reaching Out with Sheena Hinson Pt2 44 44 43. The Strength of Reaching Out with Sheena Hinson Pt2 full 37d66e3a-7347-451a-879a-60980ec790d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f7be701 Today's guest is Sheena Hinson, Senior Marketing Manager at Philips. Sheena's journey began as a dental hygienist, but she quickly uncovered a passion for business development. Since then, she’s not only launched her own ventures but also built a vast expertise in entrepreneurship.

This is part two of Sheena’s interview. In this episode, she opens up about her struggles, and how reaching out for support has helped her grow. She also reflects on how she balances short-term and long-term thinking in business and finding mentors in unlikely places.

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Sheena Hinson on LinkedIn

Sheena Hinson on Instagram


What's In This Episode

  • Sheena’s mission to reach out to others and learn.
  • The short-term vs long-term dilemma of business-focused thinking.
  • How we have more in common than we think.
  • Sheena’s life of constant improvement
]]> Today's guest is Sheena Hinson, Senior Marketing Manager at Philips. Sheena's journey began as a dental hygienist, but she quickly uncovered a passion for business development. Since then, she’s not only launched her own ventures but also built a vast expertise in entrepreneurship.

This is part two of Sheena’s interview. In this episode, she opens up about her struggles, and how reaching out for support has helped her grow. She also reflects on how she balances short-term and long-term thinking in business and finding mentors in unlikely places.

Resources

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CariFree on Facebook

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Sheena Hinson on LinkedIn

Sheena Hinson on Instagram


What's In This Episode

  • Sheena’s mission to reach out to others and learn.
  • The short-term vs long-term dilemma of business-focused thinking.
  • How we have more in common than we think.
  • Sheena’s life of constant improvement
]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1908 Today's guest is Sheena Hinson, Senior Marketing Manager at Philips. Sheena's journey began as a dental hygienist, but she quickly uncovered a passion for business development. Since then, she’s not only launched her own ventures but also built a vast expertise in entrepreneurship.

This is part two of Sheena’s interview. In this episode, she opens up about her struggles, and how reaching out for support has helped her grow. She also reflects on how she balances short-term and long-term thinking in business and finding mentors in unlikely places.

Resources

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CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Sheena Hinson on LinkedIn

Sheena Hinson on Instagram


What's In This Episode

  • Sheena’s mission to reach out to others and learn.
  • The short-term vs long-term dilemma of business-focused thinking.
  • How we have more in common than we think.
  • Sheena’s life of constant improvement
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 42. The Accidental Expert with Sheena Hinson Pt1 43 43 42. The Accidental Expert with Sheena Hinson Pt1 full 7c671dbc-a991-4910-9dec-23d6ecf33cc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7f0efda Today's guest is Sheena Hinson, Senior Marketing Manager at Philips. Sheena's journey began as a dental hygienist, but she quickly uncovered a passion for business development. Since then, she’s not only launched her own ventures but also built a vast expertise in entrepreneurship.


In this episode, Sheena shares insights on the importance of human capital, the role of mentors, and the value of curiosity and perseverance in personal and professional growth.

Resources

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CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Sheena Hinson on LinkedIn

Sheena Hinson on Instagram


What's In This Episode

  • How Sheena became an “accidental expert”.
  • Sheena’s style of leadership from the ground up.
  • The Socratic Mentoring method.
  • How trust has to be earned.
]]> Today's guest is Sheena Hinson, Senior Marketing Manager at Philips. Sheena's journey began as a dental hygienist, but she quickly uncovered a passion for business development. Since then, she’s not only launched her own ventures but also built a vast expertise in entrepreneurship.


In this episode, Sheena shares insights on the importance of human capital, the role of mentors, and the value of curiosity and perseverance in personal and professional growth.

Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Sheena Hinson on LinkedIn

Sheena Hinson on Instagram


What's In This Episode

  • How Sheena became an “accidental expert”.
  • Sheena’s style of leadership from the ground up.
  • The Socratic Mentoring method.
  • How trust has to be earned.
]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1769 Today's guest is Sheena Hinson, Senior Marketing Manager at Philips. Sheena's journey began as a dental hygienist, but she quickly uncovered a passion for business development. Since then, she’s not only launched her own ventures but also built a vast expertise in entrepreneurship.


In this episode, Sheena shares insights on the importance of human capital, the role of mentors, and the value of curiosity and perseverance in personal and professional growth.

Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Sheena Hinson on LinkedIn

Sheena Hinson on Instagram


What's In This Episode

  • How Sheena became an “accidental expert”.
  • Sheena’s style of leadership from the ground up.
  • The Socratic Mentoring method.
  • How trust has to be earned.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 41. Accountability and Growth with Dr. Tracey Nguyen 42 42 41. Accountability and Growth with Dr. Tracey Nguyen full 39724874-6861-4fcd-bfaa-a171581f5cd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05890d41 Today's guest is Dr. Tracey Nguyen, the owner of Lansdowne Dental Care in Leesburg, Virginia. In addition to her general practice, Tracey specializes in airway health, with a particular focus on pediatric care. She is also among an elite group of only 350 individuals worldwide accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Tracey’s journey to success was far from easy. Growing up in poverty and facing challenging circumstances, she lacked the guidance of strong role models. Now, reflecting on her past, she is committed to giving back by serving as a mentor and teacher to others in her community.

Resources

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Dr. Tracey Nguyen Website

Dr. Tracey Nguyen on Instagram

Machell Hudson on resilience and compassion


What's In This Episode

  • Tracey’s origin story.
  • Why airway health is important to dentistry.
  • Why accountability is so important.
  • How teaching should benefit the student and the teacher.
]]> Today's guest is Dr. Tracey Nguyen, the owner of Lansdowne Dental Care in Leesburg, Virginia. In addition to her general practice, Tracey specializes in airway health, with a particular focus on pediatric care. She is also among an elite group of only 350 individuals worldwide accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Tracey’s journey to success was far from easy. Growing up in poverty and facing challenging circumstances, she lacked the guidance of strong role models. Now, reflecting on her past, she is committed to giving back by serving as a mentor and teacher to others in her community.

Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Dr. Tracey Nguyen Website

Dr. Tracey Nguyen on Instagram

Machell Hudson on resilience and compassion


What's In This Episode

  • Tracey’s origin story.
  • Why airway health is important to dentistry.
  • Why accountability is so important.
  • How teaching should benefit the student and the teacher.
]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1691 Today's guest is Dr. Tracey Nguyen, the owner of Lansdowne Dental Care in Leesburg, Virginia. In addition to her general practice, Tracey specializes in airway health, with a particular focus on pediatric care. She is also among an elite group of only 350 individuals worldwide accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Tracey’s journey to success was far from easy. Growing up in poverty and facing challenging circumstances, she lacked the guidance of strong role models. Now, reflecting on her past, she is committed to giving back by serving as a mentor and teacher to others in her community.

Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Dr. Tracey Nguyen Website

Dr. Tracey Nguyen on Instagram

Machell Hudson on resilience and compassion


What's In This Episode

  • Tracey’s origin story.
  • Why airway health is important to dentistry.
  • Why accountability is so important.
  • How teaching should benefit the student and the teacher.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 40. Stop and Smell the Roses with Dr. Steve Lamberg 41 41 40. Stop and Smell the Roses with Dr. Steve Lamberg full 3f1a851c-51b0-4ff6-9800-0d1cb3e8c2cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a09e7b4 This week's guest is the phenomenal Dr. Steve Lamberg, one of the world's leading experts in dental sleep medicine—a field that explores the critical roles sleep and breathing play in maintaining our health and well-being. 


Steve has been practicing dentistry on Long Island for over 45 years, where he runs the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center alongside his general practice. 


Steve is also the author of Treat the Cause... Treat the Airway: The Role of Snoring & Sleep Apnea in Contemporary Preventive Medicine, a book that reveals how common and dangerous snoring, sleep apnea and adult sleep problems can be. 


Steve believes that we should all stop and smell the roses sometimes. Even when we're very busy, taking time for this helps us not sweat the small stuff and live life to the fullest.

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  • How Steve became interested in sleep as a subject area.
  • Why dentists should be coaching patients toward better health outcomes.
  • Why you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
  • What would Steve tell his 25-year-old self?
]]> This week's guest is the phenomenal Dr. Steve Lamberg, one of the world's leading experts in dental sleep medicine—a field that explores the critical roles sleep and breathing play in maintaining our health and well-being. 


Steve has been practicing dentistry on Long Island for over 45 years, where he runs the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center alongside his general practice. 


Steve is also the author of Treat the Cause... Treat the Airway: The Role of Snoring & Sleep Apnea in Contemporary Preventive Medicine, a book that reveals how common and dangerous snoring, sleep apnea and adult sleep problems can be. 


Steve believes that we should all stop and smell the roses sometimes. Even when we're very busy, taking time for this helps us not sweat the small stuff and live life to the fullest.

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The GROW Coaching Method


What's In This Episode

  • How Steve became interested in sleep as a subject area.
  • Why dentists should be coaching patients toward better health outcomes.
  • Why you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
  • What would Steve tell his 25-year-old self?
]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1612 This week's guest is the phenomenal Dr. Steve Lamberg, one of the world's leading experts in dental sleep medicine—a field that explores the critical roles sleep and breathing play in maintaining our health and well-being. 


Steve has been practicing dentistry on Long Island for over 45 years, where he runs the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center alongside his general practice. 


Steve is also the author of Treat the Cause... Treat the Airway: The Role of Snoring & Sleep Apnea in Contemporary Preventive Medicine, a book that reveals how common and dangerous snoring, sleep apnea and adult sleep problems can be. 


Steve believes that we should all stop and smell the roses sometimes. Even when we're very busy, taking time for this helps us not sweat the small stuff and live life to the fullest.

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The GROW Coaching Method


What's In This Episode

  • How Steve became interested in sleep as a subject area.
  • Why dentists should be coaching patients toward better health outcomes.
  • Why you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
  • What would Steve tell his 25-year-old self?
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 39. Chasing Innovation with Dominik Lysek 40 40 39. Chasing Innovation with Dominik Lysek full ba667db9-18f3-4f76-a825-5eba24a40b21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/473f6dfc This week’s guest is Dominik Lysek, an entrepreneur with over 15 years of impactful contributions to the dental and pharmaceutical industries. He is the CEO of PharmaTrail, a Swiss company specializing in blockchain-based software solutions for capturing and managing clinical trial data. Dominik also serves on the board of several companies, including the dental science firm Vvadis and the RNA-based therapeutics organization Altamira Therapeutics.


In 2010, Dominik founded Credentis, a company that pioneered groundbreaking enamel restoration technology. This marked the beginning of his journey in innovation and entrepreneurial success.


Please be advised that this episode includes a discussion of cancer mortality.


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What's In This Episode

  • Dominik's entrepreneurial journey.
  • The relationship between mentor and mentee.
  • Why overnight success takes years.
  • How Dominik’s wife supported him.
]]> This week’s guest is Dominik Lysek, an entrepreneur with over 15 years of impactful contributions to the dental and pharmaceutical industries. He is the CEO of PharmaTrail, a Swiss company specializing in blockchain-based software solutions for capturing and managing clinical trial data. Dominik also serves on the board of several companies, including the dental science firm Vvadis and the RNA-based therapeutics organization Altamira Therapeutics.


In 2010, Dominik founded Credentis, a company that pioneered groundbreaking enamel restoration technology. This marked the beginning of his journey in innovation and entrepreneurial success.


Please be advised that this episode includes a discussion of cancer mortality.


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What's In This Episode

  • Dominik's entrepreneurial journey.
  • The relationship between mentor and mentee.
  • Why overnight success takes years.
  • How Dominik’s wife supported him.
]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1754 This week’s guest is Dominik Lysek, an entrepreneur with over 15 years of impactful contributions to the dental and pharmaceutical industries. He is the CEO of PharmaTrail, a Swiss company specializing in blockchain-based software solutions for capturing and managing clinical trial data. Dominik also serves on the board of several companies, including the dental science firm Vvadis and the RNA-based therapeutics organization Altamira Therapeutics.


In 2010, Dominik founded Credentis, a company that pioneered groundbreaking enamel restoration technology. This marked the beginning of his journey in innovation and entrepreneurial success.


Please be advised that this episode includes a discussion of cancer mortality.


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What's In This Episode

  • Dominik's entrepreneurial journey.
  • The relationship between mentor and mentee.
  • Why overnight success takes years.
  • How Dominik’s wife supported him.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 38. Active Listening with Dr. Kelly Blodgett 39 39 38. Active Listening with Dr. Kelly Blodgett full 85abd3b0-043d-4ed4-9f15-0e37eea07529 https://share.transistor.fm/s/267f7e6c This week's guest is Dr. Kelly Blodgett, a man who has made it his life’s mission to challenge the “negative stereotype of dentistry.” Kelly Blodgett founded Blodgett Dental Care in 2001 where active listening plays a crucial role in the patient experience. 


Kelly was also one of the first within dentistry to recognize the significance of the mouth-body health connection. He shares his expertise with a large audience on Instagram, where his popular weekly series, Toxic Tooth Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays, have garnered significant attention. The success of Toxic Tooth Tuesdays even led him to take it on tour across the country.


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What's In This Episode

  • Kelly’s experience on a crisis line.
  • Why active listening is so important.
  • How Kelly manages the patient experience.
  • How the Toxic Tooth Tour came to be.
]]> This week's guest is Dr. Kelly Blodgett, a man who has made it his life’s mission to challenge the “negative stereotype of dentistry.” Kelly Blodgett founded Blodgett Dental Care in 2001 where active listening plays a crucial role in the patient experience. 


Kelly was also one of the first within dentistry to recognize the significance of the mouth-body health connection. He shares his expertise with a large audience on Instagram, where his popular weekly series, Toxic Tooth Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays, have garnered significant attention. The success of Toxic Tooth Tuesdays even led him to take it on tour across the country.


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What Is Active Listening? - The Harvard Business Review


What's In This Episode

  • Kelly’s experience on a crisis line.
  • Why active listening is so important.
  • How Kelly manages the patient experience.
  • How the Toxic Tooth Tour came to be.
]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1705 This week's guest is Dr. Kelly Blodgett, a man who has made it his life’s mission to challenge the “negative stereotype of dentistry.” Kelly Blodgett founded Blodgett Dental Care in 2001 where active listening plays a crucial role in the patient experience. 


Kelly was also one of the first within dentistry to recognize the significance of the mouth-body health connection. He shares his expertise with a large audience on Instagram, where his popular weekly series, Toxic Tooth Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays, have garnered significant attention. The success of Toxic Tooth Tuesdays even led him to take it on tour across the country.


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What's In This Episode

  • Kelly’s experience on a crisis line.
  • Why active listening is so important.
  • How Kelly manages the patient experience.
  • How the Toxic Tooth Tour came to be.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 37. Proactive Problem Solving with Dr. Tina Saw 38 38 37. Proactive Problem Solving with Dr. Tina Saw full 4e670216-2faa-4ee3-bdbb-14eccf608d00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a7557d This week's guest is Dr. Tina Saw, a dentist and serial entrepreneur. She founded Light Solutions Company, which creates wireless lights for dentists, Harmony Health Foundation, an organization supporting healthcare in underserved communities, and Oral Genome, which uses saliva testing to identify potential health issues before they arise.


Tina is a proactive problem solver who can't help but create solutions for any problem she encounters. Currently, she doesn't have much work-life balance. With two young children and multiple startups to run, Tina is certainly in her busy era.


This conversation took place at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, so be prepared for some background noise and maybe even some music.


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What's In This Episode

  • How Tina became a serial entrepreneur.
  • Is there such a thing as work-life balance?
  • Why many people should think twice about starting a business.
  • How Tina stopped people pleasing.
]]> This week's guest is Dr. Tina Saw, a dentist and serial entrepreneur. She founded Light Solutions Company, which creates wireless lights for dentists, Harmony Health Foundation, an organization supporting healthcare in underserved communities, and Oral Genome, which uses saliva testing to identify potential health issues before they arise.


Tina is a proactive problem solver who can't help but create solutions for any problem she encounters. Currently, she doesn't have much work-life balance. With two young children and multiple startups to run, Tina is certainly in her busy era.


This conversation took place at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, so be prepared for some background noise and maybe even some music.


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What's In This Episode

  • How Tina became a serial entrepreneur.
  • Is there such a thing as work-life balance?
  • Why many people should think twice about starting a business.
  • How Tina stopped people pleasing.
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1815 This week's guest is Dr. Tina Saw, a dentist and serial entrepreneur. She founded Light Solutions Company, which creates wireless lights for dentists, Harmony Health Foundation, an organization supporting healthcare in underserved communities, and Oral Genome, which uses saliva testing to identify potential health issues before they arise.


Tina is a proactive problem solver who can't help but create solutions for any problem she encounters. Currently, she doesn't have much work-life balance. With two young children and multiple startups to run, Tina is certainly in her busy era.


This conversation took place at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, so be prepared for some background noise and maybe even some music.


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How to avoid egg on your face from common founder f**k ups - StartUp Factory Article


What's In This Episode

  • How Tina became a serial entrepreneur.
  • Is there such a thing as work-life balance?
  • Why many people should think twice about starting a business.
  • How Tina stopped people pleasing.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 36. Choosing the Extraordinary Path with Dr. Doug Thompson 37 37 36. Choosing the Extraordinary Path with Dr. Doug Thompson full 89acb268-2783-464a-868e-76976ed3877c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f5bce64 This week's guest is Dr. Doug Thompson, a pioneer in understanding the connection between oral health and overall well-being. In 2016, he founded the Wellness Dentistry Network to encourage dentists to adopt this more holistic approach, moving beyond the traditional focus on drilling and filling teeth.


Doug also serves on the American Academy of Systemic Health Board and is an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. 


Doug started his journey as a lab technician, working by day and taking classes by night. This determined path led him to become a dentist in his 30s. Despite his hard work, Doug strongly believes in "living your life along the way," ensuring he enjoys experiences beyond his professional career.


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What's In This Episode

  • Doug’s unconventional journey to dentistry.
  • How Doug has faced challenges in his life and career.
  • The art of the late-life career shift.
  • How passion and faith combine for Doug.
]]> This week's guest is Dr. Doug Thompson, a pioneer in understanding the connection between oral health and overall well-being. In 2016, he founded the Wellness Dentistry Network to encourage dentists to adopt this more holistic approach, moving beyond the traditional focus on drilling and filling teeth.


Doug also serves on the American Academy of Systemic Health Board and is an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. 


Doug started his journey as a lab technician, working by day and taking classes by night. This determined path led him to become a dentist in his 30s. Despite his hard work, Doug strongly believes in "living your life along the way," ensuring he enjoys experiences beyond his professional career.


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What's In This Episode

  • Doug’s unconventional journey to dentistry.
  • How Doug has faced challenges in his life and career.
  • The art of the late-life career shift.
  • How passion and faith combine for Doug.
]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1671 This week's guest is Dr. Doug Thompson, a pioneer in understanding the connection between oral health and overall well-being. In 2016, he founded the Wellness Dentistry Network to encourage dentists to adopt this more holistic approach, moving beyond the traditional focus on drilling and filling teeth.


Doug also serves on the American Academy of Systemic Health Board and is an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. 


Doug started his journey as a lab technician, working by day and taking classes by night. This determined path led him to become a dentist in his 30s. Despite his hard work, Doug strongly believes in "living your life along the way," ensuring he enjoys experiences beyond his professional career.


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What's In This Episode

  • Doug’s unconventional journey to dentistry.
  • How Doug has faced challenges in his life and career.
  • The art of the late-life career shift.
  • How passion and faith combine for Doug.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 35. Incremental Change with Leon Hermanides 36 36 35. Incremental Change with Leon Hermanides full 3a2d3c0d-ff57-4768-80da-79b2b27da24e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba7ba313 This week's guest is the rebellious Leon Hermanides, Owner and President of Protea Dental Studio in Redmond Washington. He’s also a Clinical Instructor and Scientific Advisor at the Kois Center. 


Leon's journey began in his native Zimbabwe, where his father was a prominent figure in the dental space who had vowed never to leave the country. However, it was a major surprise when his father decided to move the family to South Africa when Leon was 13.


Across his life and career, Leon has embraced the idea of incremental change. At one point, he would make drastic changes overnight, believing that this would help his business evolve. However, he now realizes that the best results come from slowing down and figuring out the best changes over a longer period.


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What's In This Episode

  • Leon’s journey across Africa, and then the world.
  • How Leon embraced incremental change.
  • How risk and reward impacted Leon’s life.
  • Why we should all strive to be extraordinary.
]]> This week's guest is the rebellious Leon Hermanides, Owner and President of Protea Dental Studio in Redmond Washington. He’s also a Clinical Instructor and Scientific Advisor at the Kois Center. 


Leon's journey began in his native Zimbabwe, where his father was a prominent figure in the dental space who had vowed never to leave the country. However, it was a major surprise when his father decided to move the family to South Africa when Leon was 13.


Across his life and career, Leon has embraced the idea of incremental change. At one point, he would make drastic changes overnight, believing that this would help his business evolve. However, he now realizes that the best results come from slowing down and figuring out the best changes over a longer period.


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What's In This Episode

  • Leon’s journey across Africa, and then the world.
  • How Leon embraced incremental change.
  • How risk and reward impacted Leon’s life.
  • Why we should all strive to be extraordinary.
]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1578 This week's guest is the rebellious Leon Hermanides, Owner and President of Protea Dental Studio in Redmond Washington. He’s also a Clinical Instructor and Scientific Advisor at the Kois Center. 


Leon's journey began in his native Zimbabwe, where his father was a prominent figure in the dental space who had vowed never to leave the country. However, it was a major surprise when his father decided to move the family to South Africa when Leon was 13.


Across his life and career, Leon has embraced the idea of incremental change. At one point, he would make drastic changes overnight, believing that this would help his business evolve. However, he now realizes that the best results come from slowing down and figuring out the best changes over a longer period.


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TED Talk: The little risks you can take to increase your luck with Tina Seelig


What's In This Episode

  • Leon’s journey across Africa, and then the world.
  • How Leon embraced incremental change.
  • How risk and reward impacted Leon’s life.
  • Why we should all strive to be extraordinary.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 34. Spotlighting the Extraordinary with Melissa Turner 35 35 34. Spotlighting the Extraordinary with Melissa Turner full 717417c9-34dd-4734-8940-89b7d1951b25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd6faeee This week's guest is the vibrant and multi-talented Melissa Turner. She is the Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, an incubator and accelerator for dental companies. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Denobi Awards, which celebrate the positive impact of dental professionals worldwide. Additionally, Melissa co-hosts the Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast and the IWoman Podcast.


This conversation was recorded at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando Florida.


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What's In This Episode

  • Melissa’s origin story in the Amish community.
  • How Melissa found her feet in dentistry.
  • Finding common ground in the generational divide.
  • Why Melissa founded the Denobi Awards.
]]> This week's guest is the vibrant and multi-talented Melissa Turner. She is the Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, an incubator and accelerator for dental companies. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Denobi Awards, which celebrate the positive impact of dental professionals worldwide. Additionally, Melissa co-hosts the Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast and the IWoman Podcast.


This conversation was recorded at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando Florida.


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  • Melissa’s origin story in the Amish community.
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  • Finding common ground in the generational divide.
  • Why Melissa founded the Denobi Awards.
]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1865 This week's guest is the vibrant and multi-talented Melissa Turner. She is the Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, an incubator and accelerator for dental companies. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Denobi Awards, which celebrate the positive impact of dental professionals worldwide. Additionally, Melissa co-hosts the Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast and the IWoman Podcast.


This conversation was recorded at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando Florida.


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  • Melissa’s origin story in the Amish community.
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  • Finding common ground in the generational divide.
  • Why Melissa founded the Denobi Awards.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides 34 34 33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides full 30dd8eb6-31d7-4964-af91-7aef761a2d00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9607da94 Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Benavides, a dentist practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. Mark is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

He also uniquely serves as the Scientific Advisor for Computer Technology at the Kois Center. Mark is the only dentist member of iXorg, an organization that provides technical education and business networking to its members.

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, this episode features a few heartwarming stories about Mark’s father - an incredible surgeon who inspired many people throughout his life.

This episode contains some strong language. 

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  • How to spot an ‘asshole’ at work
  • Why a smile goes a long way
]]> Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Benavides, a dentist practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. Mark is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

He also uniquely serves as the Scientific Advisor for Computer Technology at the Kois Center. Mark is the only dentist member of iXorg, an organization that provides technical education and business networking to its members.

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, this episode features a few heartwarming stories about Mark’s father - an incredible surgeon who inspired many people throughout his life.

This episode contains some strong language. 

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  • How Mark’s journey to becoming a surgeon changed
  • Why Mark’s father was such an influential character
  • How to spot an ‘asshole’ at work
  • Why a smile goes a long way
]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1729 Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Benavides, a dentist practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. Mark is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

He also uniquely serves as the Scientific Advisor for Computer Technology at the Kois Center. Mark is the only dentist member of iXorg, an organization that provides technical education and business networking to its members.

In honor of Father’s Day 2024, this episode features a few heartwarming stories about Mark’s father - an incredible surgeon who inspired many people throughout his life.

This episode contains some strong language. 

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  • How Mark’s journey to becoming a surgeon changed
  • Why Mark’s father was such an influential character
  • How to spot an ‘asshole’ at work
  • Why a smile goes a long way
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree Yes 32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat 33 33 32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat full 2dbc4377-626e-40e3-9e94-268904ff41e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75193617 Today’s guest is Minal Sampat, speaker, marketing strategist, coach, and bestselling author. Minal is the definition of a third culture kid - she began her life in India and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a child. Her final relocation was to the US. where she still lives today.

Those early years left an impression on Minal and taught her a lot about the value of grit and determination. She began her journey studying dentistry at Rutgers University. But something shifted, and she started to set her sights on a new path - marketing.

Minal is the author of the Amazon bestseller Why Your Marketing Is Killing Your Business: And What To Do About It.

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  • Where Minal got her grit and determination.
  • Her experience of starting her own business.
  • Why it takes grit to succeed.
  • What people often get wrong about marketing.
]]> Today’s guest is Minal Sampat, speaker, marketing strategist, coach, and bestselling author. Minal is the definition of a third culture kid - she began her life in India and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a child. Her final relocation was to the US. where she still lives today.

Those early years left an impression on Minal and taught her a lot about the value of grit and determination. She began her journey studying dentistry at Rutgers University. But something shifted, and she started to set her sights on a new path - marketing.

Minal is the author of the Amazon bestseller Why Your Marketing Is Killing Your Business: And What To Do About It.

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What's In This Episode

  • Where Minal got her grit and determination.
  • Her experience of starting her own business.
  • Why it takes grit to succeed.
  • What people often get wrong about marketing.
]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1902 Today’s guest is Minal Sampat, speaker, marketing strategist, coach, and bestselling author. Minal is the definition of a third culture kid - she began her life in India and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a child. Her final relocation was to the US. where she still lives today.

Those early years left an impression on Minal and taught her a lot about the value of grit and determination. She began her journey studying dentistry at Rutgers University. But something shifted, and she started to set her sights on a new path - marketing.

Minal is the author of the Amazon bestseller Why Your Marketing Is Killing Your Business: And What To Do About It.

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What's In This Episode

  • Where Minal got her grit and determination.
  • Her experience of starting her own business.
  • Why it takes grit to succeed.
  • What people often get wrong about marketing.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas 32 32 31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas full ffc5127f-e2f3-475a-ac05-db4d65c65878 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20675124 Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Margeas, a dental professional in Des Moines, Iowa, a professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Dentistry. 


Described as the “dentist’s dentist”, Bob has achieved so much in his field, but always embraces his failures, seeing them as a valuable learning opportunity. He sees teaching as a privilege - and never takes his position as an educator for granted. As he puts it - 


“There are a lot of amazing people out there who never get the opportunity to speak, so you can never assume that the people speaking are the best.”


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  • The mentor that kickstarted Bob’s career.
  • Bob’s first big career failure.
  • Why he’s humbled by the talent around him.
  • Bob’s life as a stepdad.
]]> Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Margeas, a dental professional in Des Moines, Iowa, a professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Dentistry. 


Described as the “dentist’s dentist”, Bob has achieved so much in his field, but always embraces his failures, seeing them as a valuable learning opportunity. He sees teaching as a privilege - and never takes his position as an educator for granted. As he puts it - 


“There are a lot of amazing people out there who never get the opportunity to speak, so you can never assume that the people speaking are the best.”


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  • The mentor that kickstarted Bob’s career.
  • Bob’s first big career failure.
  • Why he’s humbled by the talent around him.
  • Bob’s life as a stepdad.
]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2038 Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Margeas, a dental professional in Des Moines, Iowa, a professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Dentistry. 


Described as the “dentist’s dentist”, Bob has achieved so much in his field, but always embraces his failures, seeing them as a valuable learning opportunity. He sees teaching as a privilege - and never takes his position as an educator for granted. As he puts it - 


“There are a lot of amazing people out there who never get the opportunity to speak, so you can never assume that the people speaking are the best.”


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What's In This Episode

  • The mentor that kickstarted Bob’s career.
  • Bob’s first big career failure.
  • Why he’s humbled by the talent around him.
  • Bob’s life as a stepdad.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 30. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Scott Edison 31 31 30. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Scott Edison full 16809f9a-1518-43b5-88a2-92b57beb20b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfc1295f When we think of oral cancer, we often picture a seasoned smoker or a long-time tobacco user. But did you know that a growing number of cases are affecting young, non-smokers? 

Over 20% of oral cancer diagnoses occur in people under 55, and the culprit might not be what you expect. The rise in instances is linked to Human papillomavirus (HPV) from unprotected oral sex, not tobacco. 

During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and are survivors. 

Today's guest is Dr. Scott Edison, a Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Before Scott found a lump on his neck in 2019, he didn't know all that much about head and neck cancer. Nothing makes you an expert in something more quickly than lived experience, and he set out to find out everything he could about the different types of treatment available to him. What followed was a long and painful journey. Additionally, Scott was diagnosed with prostate cancer soon after.

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Oral Cancer Resources

Dr. Scott Edison Interview - How Clinicians Can Combat One of the Fastest-Growing Cancers

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

The American Cancer Society - Dealing with Chemo Brain

CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel

CariFree Moisturizing Oral Spray


What's In This Episode

  • How Scott’s diagnosis came out of the blue.
  • How side effects are sometimes lifelong.
  • The importance of a supportive survivor community.
  • How having cancer changed Scott’s perspective on his life.
]]> When we think of oral cancer, we often picture a seasoned smoker or a long-time tobacco user. But did you know that a growing number of cases are affecting young, non-smokers? 

Over 20% of oral cancer diagnoses occur in people under 55, and the culprit might not be what you expect. The rise in instances is linked to Human papillomavirus (HPV) from unprotected oral sex, not tobacco. 

During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and are survivors. 

Today's guest is Dr. Scott Edison, a Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Before Scott found a lump on his neck in 2019, he didn't know all that much about head and neck cancer. Nothing makes you an expert in something more quickly than lived experience, and he set out to find out everything he could about the different types of treatment available to him. What followed was a long and painful journey. Additionally, Scott was diagnosed with prostate cancer soon after.

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Dr. Scott Edison UNC Adams School of Dentistry Profile


Oral Cancer Resources

Dr. Scott Edison Interview - How Clinicians Can Combat One of the Fastest-Growing Cancers

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

The American Cancer Society - Dealing with Chemo Brain

CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel

CariFree Moisturizing Oral Spray


What's In This Episode

  • How Scott’s diagnosis came out of the blue.
  • How side effects are sometimes lifelong.
  • The importance of a supportive survivor community.
  • How having cancer changed Scott’s perspective on his life.
]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2010 When we think of oral cancer, we often picture a seasoned smoker or a long-time tobacco user. But did you know that a growing number of cases are affecting young, non-smokers? 

Over 20% of oral cancer diagnoses occur in people under 55, and the culprit might not be what you expect. The rise in instances is linked to Human papillomavirus (HPV) from unprotected oral sex, not tobacco. 

During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and are survivors. 

Today's guest is Dr. Scott Edison, a Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Before Scott found a lump on his neck in 2019, he didn't know all that much about head and neck cancer. Nothing makes you an expert in something more quickly than lived experience, and he set out to find out everything he could about the different types of treatment available to him. What followed was a long and painful journey. Additionally, Scott was diagnosed with prostate cancer soon after.

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Dr. Scott Edison UNC Adams School of Dentistry Profile


Oral Cancer Resources

Dr. Scott Edison Interview - How Clinicians Can Combat One of the Fastest-Growing Cancers

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

The American Cancer Society - Dealing with Chemo Brain

CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel

CariFree Moisturizing Oral Spray


What's In This Episode

  • How Scott’s diagnosis came out of the blue.
  • How side effects are sometimes lifelong.
  • The importance of a supportive survivor community.
  • How having cancer changed Scott’s perspective on his life.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 29. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Michael R. Sesemann 30 30 29. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Michael R. Sesemann full 1a6e9e42-9c80-4074-9079-d3ed98841e03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cac0ec1 Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn’t go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.

Today's guest is Dr. Michael R. Sesemann, a dentist, educator, and Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry founder. Michael has been described as "the best dentist you've never heard of". He exudes a passion for his work that helped him through his cancer diagnosis.

Michael served as the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry between 2009 and 2010, is a member of seven American dental associations, and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Kois Center.


In 2018, Michael found a lump on his neck. Like many people often do, Michael didn't get it checked out right away, after being told that it was probably just caused by allergies. When he found out that it was cancerous, he began a long and hard journey to recovery.

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The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry Website

The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry on LinkedIn


Oral Cancer Resources

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel


What's In This Episode

  • Why Michael loves education.
  • How he discovered the lump on his neck.
  • Why parents should investigate the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.
  • Where Michael found hope in dark times.
]]> Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn’t go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.

Today's guest is Dr. Michael R. Sesemann, a dentist, educator, and Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry founder. Michael has been described as "the best dentist you've never heard of". He exudes a passion for his work that helped him through his cancer diagnosis.

Michael served as the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry between 2009 and 2010, is a member of seven American dental associations, and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Kois Center.


In 2018, Michael found a lump on his neck. Like many people often do, Michael didn't get it checked out right away, after being told that it was probably just caused by allergies. When he found out that it was cancerous, he began a long and hard journey to recovery.

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Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

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The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry Website

The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry on LinkedIn


Oral Cancer Resources

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel


What's In This Episode

  • Why Michael loves education.
  • How he discovered the lump on his neck.
  • Why parents should investigate the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.
  • Where Michael found hope in dark times.
]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2177 Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn’t go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.

Today's guest is Dr. Michael R. Sesemann, a dentist, educator, and Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry founder. Michael has been described as "the best dentist you've never heard of". He exudes a passion for his work that helped him through his cancer diagnosis.

Michael served as the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry between 2009 and 2010, is a member of seven American dental associations, and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Kois Center.


In 2018, Michael found a lump on his neck. Like many people often do, Michael didn't get it checked out right away, after being told that it was probably just caused by allergies. When he found out that it was cancerous, he began a long and hard journey to recovery.

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Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann on LinkedIn

The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry Website

The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry on LinkedIn


Oral Cancer Resources

Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel


What's In This Episode

  • Why Michael loves education.
  • How he discovered the lump on his neck.
  • Why parents should investigate the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.
  • Where Michael found hope in dark times.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 28. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Mike Milligan 29 29 28. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Mike Milligan full aab3dca8-e272-4fb2-a159-f46cb9827ddf https://share.transistor.fm/s/96e19204 Close to 54,000 Americans will hear the words “You have oral or throat cancer” in 2024. Shockingly only about half of them will survive beyond 5 years. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.


Today's guest is Dr. Mike Milligan, a dentist who has served the community of Bloomington Illinois for over 45 years. He's also the Founder and President of www.OralSystemicLink.net, an online resource that helps patients and dentists understand how oral health fits into their overall well-being.


"Help people live better" is Mike's life mission. In this conversation, you're going to hear how, after he was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer in 2020, Mike made sure to document the entire experience, knowing that his efforts would benefit other survivors.


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www.OralSystemicLink.net


Oral Cancer Resources

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion


What's In This Episode

  • How Mike was first diagnosed.
  • Why it's important to be your own health advocate.
  • How faith helped Mike through his cancer.
  • Why Mike decided to create a resource document for other survivors.
]]> Close to 54,000 Americans will hear the words “You have oral or throat cancer” in 2024. Shockingly only about half of them will survive beyond 5 years. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.


Today's guest is Dr. Mike Milligan, a dentist who has served the community of Bloomington Illinois for over 45 years. He's also the Founder and President of www.OralSystemicLink.net, an online resource that helps patients and dentists understand how oral health fits into their overall well-being.


"Help people live better" is Mike's life mission. In this conversation, you're going to hear how, after he was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer in 2020, Mike made sure to document the entire experience, knowing that his efforts would benefit other survivors.


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www.OralSystemicLink.net


Oral Cancer Resources

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion


What's In This Episode

  • How Mike was first diagnosed.
  • Why it's important to be your own health advocate.
  • How faith helped Mike through his cancer.
  • Why Mike decided to create a resource document for other survivors.
]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1471 Close to 54,000 Americans will hear the words “You have oral or throat cancer” in 2024. Shockingly only about half of them will survive beyond 5 years. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.


Today's guest is Dr. Mike Milligan, a dentist who has served the community of Bloomington Illinois for over 45 years. He's also the Founder and President of www.OralSystemicLink.net, an online resource that helps patients and dentists understand how oral health fits into their overall well-being.


"Help people live better" is Mike's life mission. In this conversation, you're going to hear how, after he was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer in 2020, Mike made sure to document the entire experience, knowing that his efforts would benefit other survivors.


Resources

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Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

Dr. Mike Milligan on LinkedIn

Eastland Dental Center Website

www.OralSystemicLink.net


Oral Cancer Resources

Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

Choose Hope Website

Side Effects Support Website

Oral Cancer Cause Website

The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion


What's In This Episode

  • How Mike was first diagnosed.
  • Why it's important to be your own health advocate.
  • How faith helped Mike through his cancer.
  • Why Mike decided to create a resource document for other survivors.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 27. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Excellence 28 28 27. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Excellence full cba3bf74-c054-4952-9bb5-a4ad35a5567d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c24ba7e7 This episode marks the first anniversary of Contrary to Ordinary. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests, and to the listeners that have made this show extraordinary. 


It’s also CariFree’s 20th birthday! Another big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our amazing journey over the last two decades.


In the last episode, we began our conversation with Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). In fact, she is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


In Part 1, Betsy discussed the first people who believed in her, how much learning at the Kois Center means to her, and how important constructive criticism is to personal growth.


Today, Betsy discusses the future of digital dentistry, her forward-thinking mentality, and we ponder why extraordinary people don’t often see themselves that way.


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What's In This Episode

  • The future of digital in dentistry
  • Betsy’s mindset around teaching
  • Why she doesn’t see herself as extraordinary
  • What excellence means to Betsy
]]> This episode marks the first anniversary of Contrary to Ordinary. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests, and to the listeners that have made this show extraordinary. 


It’s also CariFree’s 20th birthday! Another big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our amazing journey over the last two decades.


In the last episode, we began our conversation with Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). In fact, she is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


In Part 1, Betsy discussed the first people who believed in her, how much learning at the Kois Center means to her, and how important constructive criticism is to personal growth.


Today, Betsy discusses the future of digital dentistry, her forward-thinking mentality, and we ponder why extraordinary people don’t often see themselves that way.


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What's In This Episode

  • The future of digital in dentistry
  • Betsy’s mindset around teaching
  • Why she doesn’t see herself as extraordinary
  • What excellence means to Betsy
]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1647 This episode marks the first anniversary of Contrary to Ordinary. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests, and to the listeners that have made this show extraordinary. 


It’s also CariFree’s 20th birthday! Another big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our amazing journey over the last two decades.


In the last episode, we began our conversation with Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). In fact, she is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


In Part 1, Betsy discussed the first people who believed in her, how much learning at the Kois Center means to her, and how important constructive criticism is to personal growth.


Today, Betsy discusses the future of digital dentistry, her forward-thinking mentality, and we ponder why extraordinary people don’t often see themselves that way.


Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

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Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

Dr Betsy Bakeman's Website



What's In This Episode

  • The future of digital in dentistry
  • Betsy’s mindset around teaching
  • Why she doesn’t see herself as extraordinary
  • What excellence means to Betsy
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 26. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Learning, Teaching, and Evolving Pt.1 27 27 26. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Learning, Teaching, and Evolving Pt.1 full 060fc73b-052f-4af0-a7af-c2d27b0debdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6b7bea8 Dentists want every single one of their patients to walk away from a treatment with a smile that they can be proud of. If a practitioner can also make their patients feel comfortable in the alien world we inhabit, they must be doing something extraordinary, right?


Today's guest is Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). She is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


Betsy is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center which is where our conversation took place.


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  • The people who first believed in Betsy
  • What does being part of the Kois Center mean to Betsy?
  • Building trust with patients
  • Why constructive criticism is important to personal growth
]]> Dentists want every single one of their patients to walk away from a treatment with a smile that they can be proud of. If a practitioner can also make their patients feel comfortable in the alien world we inhabit, they must be doing something extraordinary, right?


Today's guest is Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). She is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


Betsy is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center which is where our conversation took place.


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  • The people who first believed in Betsy
  • What does being part of the Kois Center mean to Betsy?
  • Building trust with patients
  • Why constructive criticism is important to personal growth
]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1852 Dentists want every single one of their patients to walk away from a treatment with a smile that they can be proud of. If a practitioner can also make their patients feel comfortable in the alien world we inhabit, they must be doing something extraordinary, right?


Today's guest is Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). She is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


Betsy is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center which is where our conversation took place.


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  • The people who first believed in Betsy
  • What does being part of the Kois Center mean to Betsy?
  • Building trust with patients
  • Why constructive criticism is important to personal growth
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 25. Professor Hien Ngo on C.A.R.E 26 26 25. Professor Hien Ngo on C.A.R.E full 0b4bb77c-7302-4264-b64a-69edbc3bd05e https://share.transistor.fm/s/624c06ad Compassion, Altruism, Respect, and Excellent are the tenets that have guided Professor Hien Ngo throughout his career.


He’s currently the Dean and Head of the Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre at the University of Western Australia. Indeed, Hien is a prolific educator who has taught thousands of students about minimal intervention dentistry and cariology all over the world. 


He was instrumental to the establishment of the Minimal Intervention 2020 projects in Adelaide and other dental schools in South East Asia. He serves on the board of the Academy of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry.


Hien also has an amazing backstory. He grew up in Vietnam during the war, relocating to the Philippines and later the US. with his father. He finally settled in Australia, which he now calls home.


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  • How Hien approaches mentorship.
  • A few acronyms that guide Hien.
  • How Hien approaches teaching.
]]> Compassion, Altruism, Respect, and Excellent are the tenets that have guided Professor Hien Ngo throughout his career.


He’s currently the Dean and Head of the Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre at the University of Western Australia. Indeed, Hien is a prolific educator who has taught thousands of students about minimal intervention dentistry and cariology all over the world. 


He was instrumental to the establishment of the Minimal Intervention 2020 projects in Adelaide and other dental schools in South East Asia. He serves on the board of the Academy of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry.


Hien also has an amazing backstory. He grew up in Vietnam during the war, relocating to the Philippines and later the US. with his father. He finally settled in Australia, which he now calls home.


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  • Hien’s incredible journey from Vietnam to America.
  • How Hien approaches mentorship.
  • A few acronyms that guide Hien.
  • How Hien approaches teaching.
]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2027 Compassion, Altruism, Respect, and Excellent are the tenets that have guided Professor Hien Ngo throughout his career.


He’s currently the Dean and Head of the Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre at the University of Western Australia. Indeed, Hien is a prolific educator who has taught thousands of students about minimal intervention dentistry and cariology all over the world. 


He was instrumental to the establishment of the Minimal Intervention 2020 projects in Adelaide and other dental schools in South East Asia. He serves on the board of the Academy of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry.


Hien also has an amazing backstory. He grew up in Vietnam during the war, relocating to the Philippines and later the US. with his father. He finally settled in Australia, which he now calls home.


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  • Hien’s incredible journey from Vietnam to America.
  • How Hien approaches mentorship.
  • A few acronyms that guide Hien.
  • How Hien approaches teaching.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 24. Bonnie Milletto on Finding Her Voice 25 25 24. Bonnie Milletto on Finding Her Voice full 7e32605e-b382-4c33-9af4-17d792b4e73f https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbf30f64 Letting go of the past can be hard. So hard in fact that it’s easy to become defined by it. However, there are some extraordinary people out there who have rewritten the narrative around themselves, inspiring others to do the same.


Today's guest is Bonnie Milletto, a motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. As a lonely child who was in and out of foster homes, Bonnie was often told that she wasn't good enough and that she would never have a voice.


She was labeled 'high-risk' by her carers, who believed that her future was bleak. But Bonnie defied all the odds, and now passes her wisdom on to others who could benefit from a little support and encouragement.


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  • Bonnie’s difficult childhood
  • How Bonnie found her voice
  • Why did Bonnie decide to become an author?
  • Bonnie’s youth advocacy work
]]> Letting go of the past can be hard. So hard in fact that it’s easy to become defined by it. However, there are some extraordinary people out there who have rewritten the narrative around themselves, inspiring others to do the same.


Today's guest is Bonnie Milletto, a motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. As a lonely child who was in and out of foster homes, Bonnie was often told that she wasn't good enough and that she would never have a voice.


She was labeled 'high-risk' by her carers, who believed that her future was bleak. But Bonnie defied all the odds, and now passes her wisdom on to others who could benefit from a little support and encouragement.


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  • Bonnie’s difficult childhood
  • How Bonnie found her voice
  • Why did Bonnie decide to become an author?
  • Bonnie’s youth advocacy work
]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2043 Letting go of the past can be hard. So hard in fact that it’s easy to become defined by it. However, there are some extraordinary people out there who have rewritten the narrative around themselves, inspiring others to do the same.


Today's guest is Bonnie Milletto, a motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. As a lonely child who was in and out of foster homes, Bonnie was often told that she wasn't good enough and that she would never have a voice.


She was labeled 'high-risk' by her carers, who believed that her future was bleak. But Bonnie defied all the odds, and now passes her wisdom on to others who could benefit from a little support and encouragement.


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What's In This Episode

  • Bonnie’s difficult childhood
  • How Bonnie found her voice
  • Why did Bonnie decide to become an author?
  • Bonnie’s youth advocacy work
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 23. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Leading with Care Pt.2 24 24 23. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Leading with Care Pt.2 full d4b2d018-cd40-443e-baee-6ab8b92a994a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a08cedb In the last episode, we began speaking with pastor and author Laura O’Brien. Laura has served the congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon, and was about to move on to new opportunities at the time of this conversation.


In part 1, Laura discussed her upcoming book Hell Hope on Wheels, which charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her career as a pastor. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and encountered many ways of practicing faith in her travels. However, it was only when she started studying the historical elements of the Bible that she found her preferred form of worship.


Today, Laura is going to talk a little about life now and how many of the lessons she's learned in her journey as a pastor can be applied to all leaders in their niches.


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  • Who mentored Laura?
  • Laura’s approach to change making.
  • How to find true peace.
  • Why human nature never really changes.
]]> In the last episode, we began speaking with pastor and author Laura O’Brien. Laura has served the congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon, and was about to move on to new opportunities at the time of this conversation.


In part 1, Laura discussed her upcoming book Hell Hope on Wheels, which charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her career as a pastor. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and encountered many ways of practicing faith in her travels. However, it was only when she started studying the historical elements of the Bible that she found her preferred form of worship.


Today, Laura is going to talk a little about life now and how many of the lessons she's learned in her journey as a pastor can be applied to all leaders in their niches.


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  • Who mentored Laura?
  • Laura’s approach to change making.
  • How to find true peace.
  • Why human nature never really changes.
]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1916 In the last episode, we began speaking with pastor and author Laura O’Brien. Laura has served the congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon, and was about to move on to new opportunities at the time of this conversation.


In part 1, Laura discussed her upcoming book Hell Hope on Wheels, which charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her career as a pastor. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and encountered many ways of practicing faith in her travels. However, it was only when she started studying the historical elements of the Bible that she found her preferred form of worship.


Today, Laura is going to talk a little about life now and how many of the lessons she's learned in her journey as a pastor can be applied to all leaders in their niches.


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  • Who mentored Laura?
  • Laura’s approach to change making.
  • How to find true peace.
  • Why human nature never really changes.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 22. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Finding Faith Pt.1 23 23 22. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Finding Faith Pt.1 full ad250c7d-034e-42e8-98b1-22754fa073da https://share.transistor.fm/s/327d6be6 Faith is an important tool that many people use to navigate the world. Today’s guest, Pastor Laura O'Brien has had an unconventional journey to finding hers. Laura is a Lutheran Pastor, who has worked all over the world. Her book Hell Hope on Wheels charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her faith. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and was even exposed to some elements of faith that she didn’t agree with on her epic journey. 


In part 1, we’ll be focusing on some of the life events that feature in her book. Join us next time for part 2 of Laura’s interview.


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  • The moment when Laura’s life changed.
  • Her experience in Brazil that turned her away from faith.
  • Laura’s time in Washington D.C working for a notable political figure.
  • How Laura finally found her faith.
]]> Faith is an important tool that many people use to navigate the world. Today’s guest, Pastor Laura O'Brien has had an unconventional journey to finding hers. Laura is a Lutheran Pastor, who has worked all over the world. Her book Hell Hope on Wheels charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her faith. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and was even exposed to some elements of faith that she didn’t agree with on her epic journey. 


In part 1, we’ll be focusing on some of the life events that feature in her book. Join us next time for part 2 of Laura’s interview.


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  • Her experience in Brazil that turned her away from faith.
  • Laura’s time in Washington D.C working for a notable political figure.
  • How Laura finally found her faith.
]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2476 Faith is an important tool that many people use to navigate the world. Today’s guest, Pastor Laura O'Brien has had an unconventional journey to finding hers. Laura is a Lutheran Pastor, who has worked all over the world. Her book Hell Hope on Wheels charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her faith. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and was even exposed to some elements of faith that she didn’t agree with on her epic journey. 


In part 1, we’ll be focusing on some of the life events that feature in her book. Join us next time for part 2 of Laura’s interview.


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  • The moment when Laura’s life changed.
  • Her experience in Brazil that turned her away from faith.
  • Laura’s time in Washington D.C working for a notable political figure.
  • How Laura finally found her faith.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 21. A Look Back at an Extraordinary Year 22 22 21. A Look Back at an Extraordinary Year full cef31321-ccf5-4d4b-87eb-e6b140e7cdaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/7758c08c Welcome to a very special holiday episode of Contrary to Ordinary. Today, we’re taking a look back over some extraordinary conversations from across 2023. The mission of this podcast has been to figure out what makes a person extraordinary. Are they born with it? Can it be taught? Is work/life balance even possible for people who have made extraordinary strides in their careers? 


Extraordinary people come in many shapes and sizes, but this show has identified a few common traits that they share. They’re usually curious, lifelong learners who love to gain more knowledge. They don’t waste time and don’t sit still for too long. Finally, they don’t do it for the money. They do it to help others and the world. 


Thank you so much for listening. Contrary to Ordinary will return in 2024 with more extraordinary conversations.


This episode features the voices of Dr. Rella Christensen, Dr. Doug Young, Machell Hudson, Dr. Philip D. Marsh, Stephanie Staples, Dr. John Kois, and Professor John Featherstone. 


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  • A comparison of three, very different dental origin stories
  • Some fantastic advice about following your dreams
  • A real example of what it means to challenge the status quo
  • Extraordinary people telling their stories
]]> Welcome to a very special holiday episode of Contrary to Ordinary. Today, we’re taking a look back over some extraordinary conversations from across 2023. The mission of this podcast has been to figure out what makes a person extraordinary. Are they born with it? Can it be taught? Is work/life balance even possible for people who have made extraordinary strides in their careers? 


Extraordinary people come in many shapes and sizes, but this show has identified a few common traits that they share. They’re usually curious, lifelong learners who love to gain more knowledge. They don’t waste time and don’t sit still for too long. Finally, they don’t do it for the money. They do it to help others and the world. 


Thank you so much for listening. Contrary to Ordinary will return in 2024 with more extraordinary conversations.


This episode features the voices of Dr. Rella Christensen, Dr. Doug Young, Machell Hudson, Dr. Philip D. Marsh, Stephanie Staples, Dr. John Kois, and Professor John Featherstone. 


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  • A comparison of three, very different dental origin stories
  • Some fantastic advice about following your dreams
  • A real example of what it means to challenge the status quo
  • Extraordinary people telling their stories
]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1202 Welcome to a very special holiday episode of Contrary to Ordinary. Today, we’re taking a look back over some extraordinary conversations from across 2023. The mission of this podcast has been to figure out what makes a person extraordinary. Are they born with it? Can it be taught? Is work/life balance even possible for people who have made extraordinary strides in their careers? 


Extraordinary people come in many shapes and sizes, but this show has identified a few common traits that they share. They’re usually curious, lifelong learners who love to gain more knowledge. They don’t waste time and don’t sit still for too long. Finally, they don’t do it for the money. They do it to help others and the world. 


Thank you so much for listening. Contrary to Ordinary will return in 2024 with more extraordinary conversations.


This episode features the voices of Dr. Rella Christensen, Dr. Doug Young, Machell Hudson, Dr. Philip D. Marsh, Stephanie Staples, Dr. John Kois, and Professor John Featherstone. 


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  • A comparison of three, very different dental origin stories
  • Some fantastic advice about following your dreams
  • A real example of what it means to challenge the status quo
  • Extraordinary people telling their stories
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 20. Dr. Amanda Seay on Adversity and Grace 21 21 20. Dr. Amanda Seay on Adversity and Grace full 3232ae3b-4dc7-475e-9931-251fbff538c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/929687f1 People who show grace and poise during stressful times are often compared to a swan drifting across the water. You might not see it, but a lot is going on under the surface to maintain that calm exterior. They rehearse, they plan, and they still get the jitters, even if they are very experienced and talented.


Today's guest is Dr. Amanda Seay, an accomplished and accredited dentist and private practice owner who also educates through her training organization, imP.R.E.S. After graduating in 2011, Amanda went on to become a mentor and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. This conversation was recorded before the 25th Kois Center Symposium, where Amanda was speaking.

Amanda’s advice for anyone struggling with self-doubt is that "when someone sees something in you that you don't see in yourself, you need to believe them." She now mentors many early-career women, sharing her lived experience of balancing family and dentistry. As a mother of four kids, she has plenty of advice to share.


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  • Amanda’s winding path into dentistry 
  • Her first, nerve-wracking experience of presenting.
  • What advice does she give to other people trying to balance work and family?
  • Something surprising that not many people know about Amanda.
]]> People who show grace and poise during stressful times are often compared to a swan drifting across the water. You might not see it, but a lot is going on under the surface to maintain that calm exterior. They rehearse, they plan, and they still get the jitters, even if they are very experienced and talented.


Today's guest is Dr. Amanda Seay, an accomplished and accredited dentist and private practice owner who also educates through her training organization, imP.R.E.S. After graduating in 2011, Amanda went on to become a mentor and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. This conversation was recorded before the 25th Kois Center Symposium, where Amanda was speaking.

Amanda’s advice for anyone struggling with self-doubt is that "when someone sees something in you that you don't see in yourself, you need to believe them." She now mentors many early-career women, sharing her lived experience of balancing family and dentistry. As a mother of four kids, she has plenty of advice to share.


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What's In This Episode

  • Amanda’s winding path into dentistry 
  • Her first, nerve-wracking experience of presenting.
  • What advice does she give to other people trying to balance work and family?
  • Something surprising that not many people know about Amanda.
]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2878 People who show grace and poise during stressful times are often compared to a swan drifting across the water. You might not see it, but a lot is going on under the surface to maintain that calm exterior. They rehearse, they plan, and they still get the jitters, even if they are very experienced and talented.


Today's guest is Dr. Amanda Seay, an accomplished and accredited dentist and private practice owner who also educates through her training organization, imP.R.E.S. After graduating in 2011, Amanda went on to become a mentor and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. This conversation was recorded before the 25th Kois Center Symposium, where Amanda was speaking.

Amanda’s advice for anyone struggling with self-doubt is that "when someone sees something in you that you don't see in yourself, you need to believe them." She now mentors many early-career women, sharing her lived experience of balancing family and dentistry. As a mother of four kids, she has plenty of advice to share.


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  • Amanda’s winding path into dentistry 
  • Her first, nerve-wracking experience of presenting.
  • What advice does she give to other people trying to balance work and family?
  • Something surprising that not many people know about Amanda.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 19. Dr. Simon McDonald on Being Grateful Pt.2 20 20 19. Dr. Simon McDonald on Being Grateful Pt.2 full ba6fae70-e43b-4c01-95d1-57cbb6c3ad64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e82ff5e In the last episode, we began speaking with Dr. Simon McDonald, CEO and co-founder of Rhondium. Simon is a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. 


In part 1, Simon talked us through his inventive process and stressed that each of his creations have taken countless hours to be fully realized. He also described how he studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career.


In part 2, we’re going to delve into some more of Simon’s inventions and explore why he is grateful for everything he gets in life.


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  • What did a young Simon like to do?
  • Simon’s latest product offering.
  • Why Simon is so grateful for everything he receives.
  • Simon’s adventures outside of dentistry.
]]> In the last episode, we began speaking with Dr. Simon McDonald, CEO and co-founder of Rhondium. Simon is a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. 


In part 1, Simon talked us through his inventive process and stressed that each of his creations have taken countless hours to be fully realized. He also described how he studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career.


In part 2, we’re going to delve into some more of Simon’s inventions and explore why he is grateful for everything he gets in life.


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  • Simon’s latest product offering.
  • Why Simon is so grateful for everything he receives.
  • Simon’s adventures outside of dentistry.
]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1728 In the last episode, we began speaking with Dr. Simon McDonald, CEO and co-founder of Rhondium. Simon is a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. 


In part 1, Simon talked us through his inventive process and stressed that each of his creations have taken countless hours to be fully realized. He also described how he studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career.


In part 2, we’re going to delve into some more of Simon’s inventions and explore why he is grateful for everything he gets in life.


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  • What did a young Simon like to do?
  • Simon’s latest product offering.
  • Why Simon is so grateful for everything he receives.
  • Simon’s adventures outside of dentistry.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 18. Dr. Simon McDonald on the Inventors Spirit Pt.1 19 19 18. Dr. Simon McDonald on the Inventors Spirit Pt.1 full 5a346007-e627-4807-9442-e92b28c37df9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5582966 Today’s guest is Dr. Simon McDonald. He's been described as a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. 


Simon studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career. Like many of the guests on this show, Simon never sits still and balances his dental practice alongside other projects. 


Simon’s inventions have advanced the way that dentistry approaches oral care. This is Part 1 of Simon’s interview, and this episode will focus on his inventive spirit and discuss the countless hours it takes to realize an invention as a reality.


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  • How Simon found dentistry.
  • Why Simon loves inventing better dental products.
  • A few entrepreneurs that inspire Simon.
  • What it takes to create a truly groundbreaking dental product.
]]> Today’s guest is Dr. Simon McDonald. He's been described as a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. 


Simon studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career. Like many of the guests on this show, Simon never sits still and balances his dental practice alongside other projects. 


Simon’s inventions have advanced the way that dentistry approaches oral care. This is Part 1 of Simon’s interview, and this episode will focus on his inventive spirit and discuss the countless hours it takes to realize an invention as a reality.


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  • How Simon found dentistry.
  • Why Simon loves inventing better dental products.
  • A few entrepreneurs that inspire Simon.
  • What it takes to create a truly groundbreaking dental product.
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0800 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2311 Today’s guest is Dr. Simon McDonald. He's been described as a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab. 


Simon studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career. Like many of the guests on this show, Simon never sits still and balances his dental practice alongside other projects. 


Simon’s inventions have advanced the way that dentistry approaches oral care. This is Part 1 of Simon’s interview, and this episode will focus on his inventive spirit and discuss the countless hours it takes to realize an invention as a reality.


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  • How Simon found dentistry.
  • Why Simon loves inventing better dental products.
  • A few entrepreneurs that inspire Simon.
  • What it takes to create a truly groundbreaking dental product.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 17. Dr. Bobby Birdi on Being Grateful 18 18 17. Dr. Bobby Birdi on Being Grateful full 01b9abc3-bb47-4097-a6f7-eb56d1e0b812 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f262dc78 Today’s guest Dr. Bobby Birdi is unique in many ways. However, many people know him for being one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. He is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Minnesota, where he is involved in multiple dental implant research projects and clinical trials. He also actively lectures both nationally and internationally in the fields of implant surgery and prosthetics. Bobby is also the co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute which offers global training programs in 11 countries.


He's written articles, has contributed to textbooks, and so much more. It's clear from this amazing resumé that Bobby is someone who is passionate about all things dentistry.


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  • Bobby’s grateful approach to his life.
  • How does Bobby manage his time?
  • Bobby’s approach to mentorship.
  • The guidance of Bobby’s children.
]]> Today’s guest Dr. Bobby Birdi is unique in many ways. However, many people know him for being one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. He is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Minnesota, where he is involved in multiple dental implant research projects and clinical trials. He also actively lectures both nationally and internationally in the fields of implant surgery and prosthetics. Bobby is also the co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute which offers global training programs in 11 countries.


He's written articles, has contributed to textbooks, and so much more. It's clear from this amazing resumé that Bobby is someone who is passionate about all things dentistry.


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  • Bobby’s grateful approach to his life.
  • How does Bobby manage his time?
  • Bobby’s approach to mentorship.
  • The guidance of Bobby’s children.
]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1884 Today’s guest Dr. Bobby Birdi is unique in many ways. However, many people know him for being one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. He is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Minnesota, where he is involved in multiple dental implant research projects and clinical trials. He also actively lectures both nationally and internationally in the fields of implant surgery and prosthetics. Bobby is also the co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute which offers global training programs in 11 countries.


He's written articles, has contributed to textbooks, and so much more. It's clear from this amazing resumé that Bobby is someone who is passionate about all things dentistry.


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What's In This Episode

  • Bobby’s grateful approach to his life.
  • How does Bobby manage his time?
  • Bobby’s approach to mentorship.
  • The guidance of Bobby’s children.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 16. Carmen Ohling on Asking Better Questions 17 17 16. Carmen Ohling on Asking Better Questions full 8a48ef35-53bf-45a3-9aab-4dd25966c640 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba2abef7 In this episode we're speaking to someone who "helps guide high achieving women to write their own permission slip and live the life of their dreams". Carmen Ohling, a keynote speaker, Flow Academy founder, and holistic life Coach. After 16 years in the corporate world, Carmen made the decision to follow her passion to help others be their best selves. Everyone who meets Carmen is inspired by her and I'm excited to share our conversation with you today.


At 25 Carmen found out that she had multiple sclerosis, but instead of slowing down, she worked even harder in her corporate career. Eventually, she started asking herself what she really wanted. She invites us all to ask better questions of ourselves, even when we’re busy and before we burn out.


Carmen is also the host of The Permission Slip Podcast, where she talks about different facets of life including mindset, health, business, and more. It gives practical advice for listeners to change their lives today.


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  • Why did Carmen decide to become a life coach?
  • Carmen’s experience of the corporate world.
  • What sort of questions should we be asking ourselves?
  • How Carmen found inner peace.
]]> In this episode we're speaking to someone who "helps guide high achieving women to write their own permission slip and live the life of their dreams". Carmen Ohling, a keynote speaker, Flow Academy founder, and holistic life Coach. After 16 years in the corporate world, Carmen made the decision to follow her passion to help others be their best selves. Everyone who meets Carmen is inspired by her and I'm excited to share our conversation with you today.


At 25 Carmen found out that she had multiple sclerosis, but instead of slowing down, she worked even harder in her corporate career. Eventually, she started asking herself what she really wanted. She invites us all to ask better questions of ourselves, even when we’re busy and before we burn out.


Carmen is also the host of The Permission Slip Podcast, where she talks about different facets of life including mindset, health, business, and more. It gives practical advice for listeners to change their lives today.


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  • Why did Carmen decide to become a life coach?
  • Carmen’s experience of the corporate world.
  • What sort of questions should we be asking ourselves?
  • How Carmen found inner peace.
]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2487 In this episode we're speaking to someone who "helps guide high achieving women to write their own permission slip and live the life of their dreams". Carmen Ohling, a keynote speaker, Flow Academy founder, and holistic life Coach. After 16 years in the corporate world, Carmen made the decision to follow her passion to help others be their best selves. Everyone who meets Carmen is inspired by her and I'm excited to share our conversation with you today.


At 25 Carmen found out that she had multiple sclerosis, but instead of slowing down, she worked even harder in her corporate career. Eventually, she started asking herself what she really wanted. She invites us all to ask better questions of ourselves, even when we’re busy and before we burn out.


Carmen is also the host of The Permission Slip Podcast, where she talks about different facets of life including mindset, health, business, and more. It gives practical advice for listeners to change their lives today.


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What's In This Episode

  • Why did Carmen decide to become a life coach?
  • Carmen’s experience of the corporate world.
  • What sort of questions should we be asking ourselves?
  • How Carmen found inner peace.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 15. Stephanie Staples on Being ‘Nice for a Living’ 16 16 15. Stephanie Staples on Being ‘Nice for a Living’ full 6998c820-decb-4911-93a8-bc4b9fe4c048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26a01f71 In this episode, we're going to be talking to a person who helps people who are nice for a living thrive - Stephanie Staples. Stephanie is a prolific motivational speaker and coach who shares her positive message with busy professionals. She has a background in nursing, but after a moment of extreme burnout, she decided she wanted to dedicate her life to helping other people realize their full potential. 


Her coaching style is magnetic. You'll find her mingling with her audience, encouraging them to work harder on themselves than on anything else. Stephanie has also appeared on radio, television, and is the author of When Enlightening Strikes – Creating a Mindset for Uncommon Success, The Try Angle: A New Slant on Life, and even a children’s book: Noah & the Try-ceratops.


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  • How a moment of burnout set Stephanie on a motivational speaker’s path.
  • The challenges that Stephanie experienced growing up.
  • How Stephanie coaches people who are ‘nice for a living’.
  • How ordinary people inspire Stephanie.
]]> In this episode, we're going to be talking to a person who helps people who are nice for a living thrive - Stephanie Staples. Stephanie is a prolific motivational speaker and coach who shares her positive message with busy professionals. She has a background in nursing, but after a moment of extreme burnout, she decided she wanted to dedicate her life to helping other people realize their full potential. 


Her coaching style is magnetic. You'll find her mingling with her audience, encouraging them to work harder on themselves than on anything else. Stephanie has also appeared on radio, television, and is the author of When Enlightening Strikes – Creating a Mindset for Uncommon Success, The Try Angle: A New Slant on Life, and even a children’s book: Noah & the Try-ceratops.


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  • How a moment of burnout set Stephanie on a motivational speaker’s path.
  • The challenges that Stephanie experienced growing up.
  • How Stephanie coaches people who are ‘nice for a living’.
  • How ordinary people inspire Stephanie.
]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2336 In this episode, we're going to be talking to a person who helps people who are nice for a living thrive - Stephanie Staples. Stephanie is a prolific motivational speaker and coach who shares her positive message with busy professionals. She has a background in nursing, but after a moment of extreme burnout, she decided she wanted to dedicate her life to helping other people realize their full potential. 


Her coaching style is magnetic. You'll find her mingling with her audience, encouraging them to work harder on themselves than on anything else. Stephanie has also appeared on radio, television, and is the author of When Enlightening Strikes – Creating a Mindset for Uncommon Success, The Try Angle: A New Slant on Life, and even a children’s book: Noah & the Try-ceratops.


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  • How a moment of burnout set Stephanie on a motivational speaker’s path.
  • The challenges that Stephanie experienced growing up.
  • How Stephanie coaches people who are ‘nice for a living’.
  • How ordinary people inspire Stephanie.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 14. Bill Brown on the Power of Lasers 15 15 14. Bill Brown on the Power of Lasers full bc480c96-39c2-4e21-bdce-b1bd20625f85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd7eca93 The first working laser was operated by Theodore Maiman on May 16 1960 at the Hughes Research Laboratory in California. Maiman may have been the first person to operate a laser, but the theory behind them dates back to Einstein in the early 20th century. He was already thinking about a way to amplify light and its source before we had the means to do it.


After their pioneering use in the 60s, it didn’t take long for medicine to take note and start testing lasers. Today's guest is Bill Brown, who became interested in lasers and their use in dentistry during that pioneering period of engineering history. Bill is one of the last men standing from the early period of lasers and their use in dentistry and he’s seen a lot of change over the years.


Bill currently serves as Vice President of innovation and Business Development at BIOLASE, a world leader in dental lasers.


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  • Where does Bill get his drive and energy?
  • The pioneering use of lasers in dentistry.
  • Why you should try and push outside of your comfort zone.
  • Bill’s health struggles in his early life.
]]> The first working laser was operated by Theodore Maiman on May 16 1960 at the Hughes Research Laboratory in California. Maiman may have been the first person to operate a laser, but the theory behind them dates back to Einstein in the early 20th century. He was already thinking about a way to amplify light and its source before we had the means to do it.


After their pioneering use in the 60s, it didn’t take long for medicine to take note and start testing lasers. Today's guest is Bill Brown, who became interested in lasers and their use in dentistry during that pioneering period of engineering history. Bill is one of the last men standing from the early period of lasers and their use in dentistry and he’s seen a lot of change over the years.


Bill currently serves as Vice President of innovation and Business Development at BIOLASE, a world leader in dental lasers.


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  • The pioneering use of lasers in dentistry.
  • Why you should try and push outside of your comfort zone.
  • Bill’s health struggles in his early life.
]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2260 The first working laser was operated by Theodore Maiman on May 16 1960 at the Hughes Research Laboratory in California. Maiman may have been the first person to operate a laser, but the theory behind them dates back to Einstein in the early 20th century. He was already thinking about a way to amplify light and its source before we had the means to do it.


After their pioneering use in the 60s, it didn’t take long for medicine to take note and start testing lasers. Today's guest is Bill Brown, who became interested in lasers and their use in dentistry during that pioneering period of engineering history. Bill is one of the last men standing from the early period of lasers and their use in dentistry and he’s seen a lot of change over the years.


Bill currently serves as Vice President of innovation and Business Development at BIOLASE, a world leader in dental lasers.


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  • Where does Bill get his drive and energy?
  • The pioneering use of lasers in dentistry.
  • Why you should try and push outside of your comfort zone.
  • Bill’s health struggles in his early life.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 13. Graeme Milicich on Going Against The Grain 14 14 13. Graeme Milicich on Going Against The Grain full 1d34f20c-a674-4b34-8899-0af0680858a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1072c2a What do Albert Einstein, Coco Channel, and Thomas Edison have in common? During their studies, they were all seen as 'difficult students'. They looked at the rigid systems that they were part of and rejected them. Now we see them as innovators and pioneers whose achievements ring through history.


Questioning education paradigms is something that Dr. Graeme Milicich is all too familiar with. He’s practiced dentistry for over 40 years and began challenging existing practices during his time at dental school. 


Today Graeme is known around the world for his pioneering work in minimally invasive dentistry. He’s an expert in the fields of minimal intervention, caries risk assessment, and management of minimal intervention restorative techniques. He's a Diplomate and Founding Board Member of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). He’s also a Fellow, Master, and Board Member of the World Clinical Laser Institute, and a Founding Board member and Honorary Lifetime Member of the New Zealand Institute of Minimal Intervention Dentistry.


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  • Graeme’s experience of hard labor.
  • Learning how to say ‘no’.
  • How Graeme moved the dial on minimally invasive dentistry.
  • What values are most important to Graeme?
]]> What do Albert Einstein, Coco Channel, and Thomas Edison have in common? During their studies, they were all seen as 'difficult students'. They looked at the rigid systems that they were part of and rejected them. Now we see them as innovators and pioneers whose achievements ring through history.


Questioning education paradigms is something that Dr. Graeme Milicich is all too familiar with. He’s practiced dentistry for over 40 years and began challenging existing practices during his time at dental school. 


Today Graeme is known around the world for his pioneering work in minimally invasive dentistry. He’s an expert in the fields of minimal intervention, caries risk assessment, and management of minimal intervention restorative techniques. He's a Diplomate and Founding Board Member of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). He’s also a Fellow, Master, and Board Member of the World Clinical Laser Institute, and a Founding Board member and Honorary Lifetime Member of the New Zealand Institute of Minimal Intervention Dentistry.


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  • How Graeme moved the dial on minimally invasive dentistry.
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]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2265 What do Albert Einstein, Coco Channel, and Thomas Edison have in common? During their studies, they were all seen as 'difficult students'. They looked at the rigid systems that they were part of and rejected them. Now we see them as innovators and pioneers whose achievements ring through history.


Questioning education paradigms is something that Dr. Graeme Milicich is all too familiar with. He’s practiced dentistry for over 40 years and began challenging existing practices during his time at dental school. 


Today Graeme is known around the world for his pioneering work in minimally invasive dentistry. He’s an expert in the fields of minimal intervention, caries risk assessment, and management of minimal intervention restorative techniques. He's a Diplomate and Founding Board Member of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID). He’s also a Fellow, Master, and Board Member of the World Clinical Laser Institute, and a Founding Board member and Honorary Lifetime Member of the New Zealand Institute of Minimal Intervention Dentistry.


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  • How Graeme moved the dial on minimally invasive dentistry.
  • What values are most important to Graeme?
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 12. Dr. Rick Campbell on Understanding 'The Two Legged Animal’ 13 13 12. Dr. Rick Campbell on Understanding 'The Two Legged Animal’ full 5d46b2d0-0093-43ee-a1af-ab5b207d8889 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0e89041 Pets are, in many ways, a mirror to ourselves. If we care for and invest time in them, you're going to see that reflected back at you ten-fold. And today's guest certainly understands the complex world of animals and how to keep them happy. Dr. Rick Cambell, the owner of Willow Creek Pet Center, the largest veterinary group practice in the United States. In the world of veterinary medicine, Rick is extraordinary. He's treated thousands upon thousands of animals across his career and was one of the first people to recognize the importance of early years training for puppies.


For Rick, it's never been about the money. Like many extraordinary people, he's always sought to serve. He's been described as a "continuous learner that strives to be the best in all he does''. After a difficult childhood, Rick spent time in the military before deciding to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. 


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  • Rick opens up about his difficult upbringing
  • How does Rick approach leadership?
  • Rick’s proudest career achievement
  • How to understand the ‘two-legged animal’
]]> Pets are, in many ways, a mirror to ourselves. If we care for and invest time in them, you're going to see that reflected back at you ten-fold. And today's guest certainly understands the complex world of animals and how to keep them happy. Dr. Rick Cambell, the owner of Willow Creek Pet Center, the largest veterinary group practice in the United States. In the world of veterinary medicine, Rick is extraordinary. He's treated thousands upon thousands of animals across his career and was one of the first people to recognize the importance of early years training for puppies.


For Rick, it's never been about the money. Like many extraordinary people, he's always sought to serve. He's been described as a "continuous learner that strives to be the best in all he does''. After a difficult childhood, Rick spent time in the military before deciding to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. 


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  • Rick opens up about his difficult upbringing
  • How does Rick approach leadership?
  • Rick’s proudest career achievement
  • How to understand the ‘two-legged animal’
]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2192 Pets are, in many ways, a mirror to ourselves. If we care for and invest time in them, you're going to see that reflected back at you ten-fold. And today's guest certainly understands the complex world of animals and how to keep them happy. Dr. Rick Cambell, the owner of Willow Creek Pet Center, the largest veterinary group practice in the United States. In the world of veterinary medicine, Rick is extraordinary. He's treated thousands upon thousands of animals across his career and was one of the first people to recognize the importance of early years training for puppies.


For Rick, it's never been about the money. Like many extraordinary people, he's always sought to serve. He's been described as a "continuous learner that strives to be the best in all he does''. After a difficult childhood, Rick spent time in the military before deciding to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. 


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  • Rick opens up about his difficult upbringing
  • How does Rick approach leadership?
  • Rick’s proudest career achievement
  • How to understand the ‘two-legged animal’
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 11. Colt Idol on the Utility of Art 12 12 11. Colt Idol on the Utility of Art full 5dddeced-33b1-4743-9661-2f83cbff26be https://share.transistor.fm/s/88c29f7e "We all know that art has monetary value but its true value is much deeper. Art transcends race, religion, wealth, status and age. It is connected to us at a soul level. The need for artful expression has always been and will always be. It is for everyone, by everyone."


These are the words of today's guest Colt Idol, a painter who is described as the “new face of the Old West”. Colt uses dazzling color and plays with form in his work to bring to life the freedom and nostalgia of a time long gone. 


Before Colt became an artist he was working towards a professional baseball career but suffered a number of injuries that eventually forced him to put that dream to the side. His father, the renowned outdoor personality and artist Dick Idol brought him into his world, setting up alongside him at an easel in his studio. Colt is a lifelong resident of Montana and operates a number of galleries locally, as well as selling his own art. Colt believes that art is a utility and something everyone can enjoy in their own way.


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  • How Dick Idol took Colt under his wing.
  • Colt’s use of color to create other worlds.
  • What is the utility of art today?
  • How we can all appreciate and experience art.
]]> "We all know that art has monetary value but its true value is much deeper. Art transcends race, religion, wealth, status and age. It is connected to us at a soul level. The need for artful expression has always been and will always be. It is for everyone, by everyone."


These are the words of today's guest Colt Idol, a painter who is described as the “new face of the Old West”. Colt uses dazzling color and plays with form in his work to bring to life the freedom and nostalgia of a time long gone. 


Before Colt became an artist he was working towards a professional baseball career but suffered a number of injuries that eventually forced him to put that dream to the side. His father, the renowned outdoor personality and artist Dick Idol brought him into his world, setting up alongside him at an easel in his studio. Colt is a lifelong resident of Montana and operates a number of galleries locally, as well as selling his own art. Colt believes that art is a utility and something everyone can enjoy in their own way.


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  • How Dick Idol took Colt under his wing.
  • Colt’s use of color to create other worlds.
  • What is the utility of art today?
  • How we can all appreciate and experience art.
]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2141 "We all know that art has monetary value but its true value is much deeper. Art transcends race, religion, wealth, status and age. It is connected to us at a soul level. The need for artful expression has always been and will always be. It is for everyone, by everyone."


These are the words of today's guest Colt Idol, a painter who is described as the “new face of the Old West”. Colt uses dazzling color and plays with form in his work to bring to life the freedom and nostalgia of a time long gone. 


Before Colt became an artist he was working towards a professional baseball career but suffered a number of injuries that eventually forced him to put that dream to the side. His father, the renowned outdoor personality and artist Dick Idol brought him into his world, setting up alongside him at an easel in his studio. Colt is a lifelong resident of Montana and operates a number of galleries locally, as well as selling his own art. Colt believes that art is a utility and something everyone can enjoy in their own way.


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  • How Dick Idol took Colt under his wing.
  • Colt’s use of color to create other worlds.
  • What is the utility of art today?
  • How we can all appreciate and experience art.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 10. Professor John Featherstone on Forging Your Own Path 11 11 10. Professor John Featherstone on Forging Your Own Path full b36b3844-8840-4e91-ad6e-2e90d8afb63e https://share.transistor.fm/s/17afae99 In his 1841 essay Self-Reliance, philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us to “trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string”. In other words, we should all trust in the sacredness of ourselves and our own path, and not try to imitate the road others are destined to travel. Emerson wrote extensively about individuality, self-reliance, and non-conformism, and it makes sense that today’s guests would have a quote from him hanging on his refrigerator.


Professor John Featherstone has always followed his own, as he puts it, “weird” dreams. He’s the retired Dean of Dentistry at the University of California, San Fransico, and spent ten years in the role after joining the faculty in 1995 as a professor. He’s contributed so much to the field, but one of John’s greatest achievements has to be the Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) Protocol which he co-created during his time at UCSF. The CAMBRA Protocol looks beyond the traditional ‘drill and fill’ approach to dentistry towards more preventative, long-term solutions. John has won more prizes and titles than you can count but admits that sometimes his work became all-consuming.


If all that wasn’t enough, John is also an accomplished pianist, mountain climber, skier, and author. He’s also mentored so many people throughout his career, which he cites as his proudest achievement. 


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  • John’s whirlwind life of study and practice
  • The importance of scholarships and mentoring to John
  • How everyone should find their own path
  • John’s road to peace
]]> In his 1841 essay Self-Reliance, philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us to “trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string”. In other words, we should all trust in the sacredness of ourselves and our own path, and not try to imitate the road others are destined to travel. Emerson wrote extensively about individuality, self-reliance, and non-conformism, and it makes sense that today’s guests would have a quote from him hanging on his refrigerator.


Professor John Featherstone has always followed his own, as he puts it, “weird” dreams. He’s the retired Dean of Dentistry at the University of California, San Fransico, and spent ten years in the role after joining the faculty in 1995 as a professor. He’s contributed so much to the field, but one of John’s greatest achievements has to be the Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) Protocol which he co-created during his time at UCSF. The CAMBRA Protocol looks beyond the traditional ‘drill and fill’ approach to dentistry towards more preventative, long-term solutions. John has won more prizes and titles than you can count but admits that sometimes his work became all-consuming.


If all that wasn’t enough, John is also an accomplished pianist, mountain climber, skier, and author. He’s also mentored so many people throughout his career, which he cites as his proudest achievement. 


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  • John’s whirlwind life of study and practice
  • The importance of scholarships and mentoring to John
  • How everyone should find their own path
  • John’s road to peace
]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2549 In his 1841 essay Self-Reliance, philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us to “trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string”. In other words, we should all trust in the sacredness of ourselves and our own path, and not try to imitate the road others are destined to travel. Emerson wrote extensively about individuality, self-reliance, and non-conformism, and it makes sense that today’s guests would have a quote from him hanging on his refrigerator.


Professor John Featherstone has always followed his own, as he puts it, “weird” dreams. He’s the retired Dean of Dentistry at the University of California, San Fransico, and spent ten years in the role after joining the faculty in 1995 as a professor. He’s contributed so much to the field, but one of John’s greatest achievements has to be the Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) Protocol which he co-created during his time at UCSF. The CAMBRA Protocol looks beyond the traditional ‘drill and fill’ approach to dentistry towards more preventative, long-term solutions. John has won more prizes and titles than you can count but admits that sometimes his work became all-consuming.


If all that wasn’t enough, John is also an accomplished pianist, mountain climber, skier, and author. He’s also mentored so many people throughout his career, which he cites as his proudest achievement. 


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  • John’s whirlwind life of study and practice
  • The importance of scholarships and mentoring to John
  • How everyone should find their own path
  • John’s road to peace
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 9. Professor Philip D. Marsh on Dealing with the Dogma Pt.2 10 10 9. Professor Philip D. Marsh on Dealing with the Dogma Pt.2 full b417616e-3218-4e16-a67c-82cae9da7d49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40ec29e8 In the last episode, we introduced Professor Philip D. Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. Across his incredible career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. 


In Part 1, Phil walked us through his early experiences as a penniless Ph.D. student in London and on to his first graduate job. We also discussed the alienation Phil felt as he felt pushback from some of his senior peers. In this episode, Phil breaks down some more of his key studies and findings. We’ll also be discussing  Phil’s admiration for the extraordinary professional communicators, he’s met who can distill the essence of what they’re describing down to its very essence.


It’s impossible to say how many people have been touched by Phil’s work. It just goes to show that everyone gets nervous and doubtful sometimes, it’s the extraordinary ones that push through.


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  • Phil expands on his research, the CAMBRA Protocol, and the pushback he’s faced.
  • What traits does Phil think extraordinary people have?
  • The open-minded approach Phil took to his research.
  • What is Phil up to now that he’s retired?
]]> In the last episode, we introduced Professor Philip D. Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. Across his incredible career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. 


In Part 1, Phil walked us through his early experiences as a penniless Ph.D. student in London and on to his first graduate job. We also discussed the alienation Phil felt as he felt pushback from some of his senior peers. In this episode, Phil breaks down some more of his key studies and findings. We’ll also be discussing  Phil’s admiration for the extraordinary professional communicators, he’s met who can distill the essence of what they’re describing down to its very essence.


It’s impossible to say how many people have been touched by Phil’s work. It just goes to show that everyone gets nervous and doubtful sometimes, it’s the extraordinary ones that push through.


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  • Phil expands on his research, the CAMBRA Protocol, and the pushback he’s faced.
  • What traits does Phil think extraordinary people have?
  • The open-minded approach Phil took to his research.
  • What is Phil up to now that he’s retired?
]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1916 In the last episode, we introduced Professor Philip D. Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. Across his incredible career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. 


In Part 1, Phil walked us through his early experiences as a penniless Ph.D. student in London and on to his first graduate job. We also discussed the alienation Phil felt as he felt pushback from some of his senior peers. In this episode, Phil breaks down some more of his key studies and findings. We’ll also be discussing  Phil’s admiration for the extraordinary professional communicators, he’s met who can distill the essence of what they’re describing down to its very essence.


It’s impossible to say how many people have been touched by Phil’s work. It just goes to show that everyone gets nervous and doubtful sometimes, it’s the extraordinary ones that push through.


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  • Phil expands on his research, the CAMBRA Protocol, and the pushback he’s faced.
  • What traits does Phil think extraordinary people have?
  • The open-minded approach Phil took to his research.
  • What is Phil up to now that he’s retired?
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 8. Professor Philip D. Marsh on Challenging the Orthodoxy Pt.1 9 9 8. Professor Philip D. Marsh on Challenging the Orthodoxy Pt.1 full 4934ba7a-969b-42d0-b278-8cd69d5b5aa0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95264281 If you're going to be a trailblazer, then you're going to have to take down a few trees along the way. You have to be willing to follow your nose and believe in what you're doing enough to embrace your critics with open arms.


Today’s guest is Philip Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. In his impressive career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. 


He has won numerous awards including the ORCA-Rolex Award for Caries Research in 1991, the IADR Distinguished Science Award (Research in Dental Caries) in 1998, the Society for General Microbiology (UK) Colworth Prize Award in 2001, and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. The only one missing is a Noble Prize!


Join us next time for Part 2 of Phil’s interview.


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  • Phil’s journey to the field of oral microbiology
  • The confidence-shattering criticism he faced early in his career
  • How Phil braved the wilderness and stood up for what he believed in
  • The science behind Phil’s groundbreaking theories
]]> If you're going to be a trailblazer, then you're going to have to take down a few trees along the way. You have to be willing to follow your nose and believe in what you're doing enough to embrace your critics with open arms.


Today’s guest is Philip Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. In his impressive career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. 


He has won numerous awards including the ORCA-Rolex Award for Caries Research in 1991, the IADR Distinguished Science Award (Research in Dental Caries) in 1998, the Society for General Microbiology (UK) Colworth Prize Award in 2001, and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. The only one missing is a Noble Prize!


Join us next time for Part 2 of Phil’s interview.


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  • Phil’s journey to the field of oral microbiology
  • The confidence-shattering criticism he faced early in his career
  • How Phil braved the wilderness and stood up for what he believed in
  • The science behind Phil’s groundbreaking theories
]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2067 If you're going to be a trailblazer, then you're going to have to take down a few trees along the way. You have to be willing to follow your nose and believe in what you're doing enough to embrace your critics with open arms.


Today’s guest is Philip Marsh, Professor Emeritus of Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds in the UK. In his impressive career, he's published over 300 research papers and review articles and is co-author of a leading textbook on oral microbiology. 


He has won numerous awards including the ORCA-Rolex Award for Caries Research in 1991, the IADR Distinguished Science Award (Research in Dental Caries) in 1998, the Society for General Microbiology (UK) Colworth Prize Award in 2001, and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. The only one missing is a Noble Prize!


Join us next time for Part 2 of Phil’s interview.


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  • Phil’s journey to the field of oral microbiology
  • The confidence-shattering criticism he faced early in his career
  • How Phil braved the wilderness and stood up for what he believed in
  • The science behind Phil’s groundbreaking theories
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 7. Rella Christensen on a Life of Two Halves Pt.2 8 8 7. Rella Christensen on a Life of Two Halves Pt.2 full e22e5abd-b337-426c-bafc-6355af8df247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c3461bf In the last episode, we introduced Rella Christensen of TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries. Rella took us on a journey through her incredibly busy life - raising three children and pursuing her career as the director of the Clinical Research Associates Foundation. We also heard about Rella’s husband and mentor Gordon, who helped her follow her research interests by giving her access to equipment and resources. 


In this episode, we’re delving into some of Rella’s most important discoveries, her opinion on work-life balance, and the challenges of raising three good kids.


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  • Rella’s findings in air abrasion
  • Did Rella ever achieve work/life balance?
  • Rella’s biggest career achievement
  • Gordon’s role as a mentor to Rella
]]> In the last episode, we introduced Rella Christensen of TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries. Rella took us on a journey through her incredibly busy life - raising three children and pursuing her career as the director of the Clinical Research Associates Foundation. We also heard about Rella’s husband and mentor Gordon, who helped her follow her research interests by giving her access to equipment and resources. 


In this episode, we’re delving into some of Rella’s most important discoveries, her opinion on work-life balance, and the challenges of raising three good kids.


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  • Rella’s findings in air abrasion
  • Did Rella ever achieve work/life balance?
  • Rella’s biggest career achievement
  • Gordon’s role as a mentor to Rella
]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1784 In the last episode, we introduced Rella Christensen of TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries. Rella took us on a journey through her incredibly busy life - raising three children and pursuing her career as the director of the Clinical Research Associates Foundation. We also heard about Rella’s husband and mentor Gordon, who helped her follow her research interests by giving her access to equipment and resources. 


In this episode, we’re delving into some of Rella’s most important discoveries, her opinion on work-life balance, and the challenges of raising three good kids.


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What's In This Episode

  • Rella’s findings in air abrasion
  • Did Rella ever achieve work/life balance?
  • Rella’s biggest career achievement
  • Gordon’s role as a mentor to Rella
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 6. Rella Christensen on Following Curiosity Pt.1 7 7 6. Rella Christensen on Following Curiosity Pt.1 full 3754db0d-de52-49a3-a89b-12332a22b406 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3c6ce26 Sometimes to forge the path ahead, you need to create the tools to do so from scratch. Having the courage to blaze a trail using your own resources and time is something that only genuinely extraordinary people will attempt. Today's guest, Rella Christensen, has taken on that risk and has come out on the other side with fresh ideas and strategies to help the dental industry better care for its practitioners and patients.


In 1976, Rella co-founded and directed the Clinical Research Associates Foundation, the world's only nonprofit dental products testing laboratory. The CRA shares its findings with subscribers in 87 countries. Rella became a team leader at TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries.


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  • Kim shares two of his favorite stories about Rella
  • How Rella met her husband Gordon
  • How Rella managed studying and working full time
  • Where Rella’s curiosity led her
]]> Sometimes to forge the path ahead, you need to create the tools to do so from scratch. Having the courage to blaze a trail using your own resources and time is something that only genuinely extraordinary people will attempt. Today's guest, Rella Christensen, has taken on that risk and has come out on the other side with fresh ideas and strategies to help the dental industry better care for its practitioners and patients.


In 1976, Rella co-founded and directed the Clinical Research Associates Foundation, the world's only nonprofit dental products testing laboratory. The CRA shares its findings with subscribers in 87 countries. Rella became a team leader at TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries.


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  • Kim shares two of his favorite stories about Rella
  • How Rella met her husband Gordon
  • How Rella managed studying and working full time
  • Where Rella’s curiosity led her
]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2108 Sometimes to forge the path ahead, you need to create the tools to do so from scratch. Having the courage to blaze a trail using your own resources and time is something that only genuinely extraordinary people will attempt. Today's guest, Rella Christensen, has taken on that risk and has come out on the other side with fresh ideas and strategies to help the dental industry better care for its practitioners and patients.


In 1976, Rella co-founded and directed the Clinical Research Associates Foundation, the world's only nonprofit dental products testing laboratory. The CRA shares its findings with subscribers in 87 countries. Rella became a team leader at TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries.


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 What's In This Episode

  • Kim shares two of his favorite stories about Rella
  • How Rella met her husband Gordon
  • How Rella managed studying and working full time
  • Where Rella’s curiosity led her
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 5. Angus Walls on Being a Rebel 6 6 5. Angus Walls on Being a Rebel full a9a7f960-ef45-40c9-96be-c502e1f1e25b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a846543c Breaking away from tradition and challenging the status quo are the hallmarks of an extraordinary person. 


Today’s guest is Angus Walls, who, across his forty years in the field, has excelled at finding better ways to care for his patients. Since 2013, Angus has worked as the Director of the Edinburgh Dental Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. 


Between 2017 - 2018, Angus served as the ninety-fourth President of the International Association for Dental Research and opened his inaugural address by saying: "I've had an almost career-long interest in oral health and aging".


He's always put this vulnerable population at the front and center of his work, tackling the complex problems that this group face with creativity and compassion.


Prior to his current position, Angus spent eighteen years at Newcastle University as a Professor of Restorative Dentistry, only a few miles from his family home of North Shields in the North East of England. Angus has never been afraid to follow opportunity, even if there is a strong tradition in the UK to practice where you studied.


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  • Why did Angus decide to go against the grain and practice away from where he studied?
  • How Angus has challenged the status quo throughout his career.
  • Why Angus is so interested in oral health and aging.
  • What Angus will do next.
]]> Breaking away from tradition and challenging the status quo are the hallmarks of an extraordinary person. 


Today’s guest is Angus Walls, who, across his forty years in the field, has excelled at finding better ways to care for his patients. Since 2013, Angus has worked as the Director of the Edinburgh Dental Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. 


Between 2017 - 2018, Angus served as the ninety-fourth President of the International Association for Dental Research and opened his inaugural address by saying: "I've had an almost career-long interest in oral health and aging".


He's always put this vulnerable population at the front and center of his work, tackling the complex problems that this group face with creativity and compassion.


Prior to his current position, Angus spent eighteen years at Newcastle University as a Professor of Restorative Dentistry, only a few miles from his family home of North Shields in the North East of England. Angus has never been afraid to follow opportunity, even if there is a strong tradition in the UK to practice where you studied.


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What's In This Episode

  • Why did Angus decide to go against the grain and practice away from where he studied?
  • How Angus has challenged the status quo throughout his career.
  • Why Angus is so interested in oral health and aging.
  • What Angus will do next.
]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2226 Breaking away from tradition and challenging the status quo are the hallmarks of an extraordinary person. 


Today’s guest is Angus Walls, who, across his forty years in the field, has excelled at finding better ways to care for his patients. Since 2013, Angus has worked as the Director of the Edinburgh Dental Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. 


Between 2017 - 2018, Angus served as the ninety-fourth President of the International Association for Dental Research and opened his inaugural address by saying: "I've had an almost career-long interest in oral health and aging".


He's always put this vulnerable population at the front and center of his work, tackling the complex problems that this group face with creativity and compassion.


Prior to his current position, Angus spent eighteen years at Newcastle University as a Professor of Restorative Dentistry, only a few miles from his family home of North Shields in the North East of England. Angus has never been afraid to follow opportunity, even if there is a strong tradition in the UK to practice where you studied.


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What's In This Episode

  • Why did Angus decide to go against the grain and practice away from where he studied?
  • How Angus has challenged the status quo throughout his career.
  • Why Angus is so interested in oral health and aging.
  • What Angus will do next.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 4. Machell Hudson on Resilience and Compassion 5 5 4. Machell Hudson on Resilience and Compassion full 7174cc84-66c8-454e-84e2-12efb6a88d2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/71b04502 Having a patient's best interests at heart is critical to the work that dentists do. This means training every single member of the dental team, empowering them to feel compassion for and respond to their patient’s needs holistically.

 

This is a philosophy that Machell Hudson practices, not only in her work as a hygienist but in everything she does.

 

Machell is a trusted and effective hygienist who’s been in the profession for over 15 years. In 2021, Machell founded Integrative Dental Coaching, an organization that coaches and educates dental teams to implement protocols and best practices for overall patient health. Machell is a proud and passionate fellow and member of the board of The American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health and a CariFree Cooperative Member.

 

In her spare time, Machell is a staunch advocate for those who have been affected by human trafficking. Her journey shows us that anyone can find their way to a life that they find fulfilling.


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What's In This Episode

  •  How did Machell’s difficult childhood shape who she is today?
  •   Why does Machell teach an approach prioritizing overall patient health?
  •  How does Machell find and spread joy?
  •   How Machell got involved in helping human trafficking victims.
]]> Having a patient's best interests at heart is critical to the work that dentists do. This means training every single member of the dental team, empowering them to feel compassion for and respond to their patient’s needs holistically.

 

This is a philosophy that Machell Hudson practices, not only in her work as a hygienist but in everything she does.

 

Machell is a trusted and effective hygienist who’s been in the profession for over 15 years. In 2021, Machell founded Integrative Dental Coaching, an organization that coaches and educates dental teams to implement protocols and best practices for overall patient health. Machell is a proud and passionate fellow and member of the board of The American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health and a CariFree Cooperative Member.

 

In her spare time, Machell is a staunch advocate for those who have been affected by human trafficking. Her journey shows us that anyone can find their way to a life that they find fulfilling.


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What's In This Episode

  •  How did Machell’s difficult childhood shape who she is today?
  •   Why does Machell teach an approach prioritizing overall patient health?
  •  How does Machell find and spread joy?
  •   How Machell got involved in helping human trafficking victims.
]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2142 Having a patient's best interests at heart is critical to the work that dentists do. This means training every single member of the dental team, empowering them to feel compassion for and respond to their patient’s needs holistically.

 

This is a philosophy that Machell Hudson practices, not only in her work as a hygienist but in everything she does.

 

Machell is a trusted and effective hygienist who’s been in the profession for over 15 years. In 2021, Machell founded Integrative Dental Coaching, an organization that coaches and educates dental teams to implement protocols and best practices for overall patient health. Machell is a proud and passionate fellow and member of the board of The American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health and a CariFree Cooperative Member.

 

In her spare time, Machell is a staunch advocate for those who have been affected by human trafficking. Her journey shows us that anyone can find their way to a life that they find fulfilling.


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What's In This Episode

  •  How did Machell’s difficult childhood shape who she is today?
  •   Why does Machell teach an approach prioritizing overall patient health?
  •  How does Machell find and spread joy?
  •   How Machell got involved in helping human trafficking victims.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 3. Dr. Susan Maples on Breaking the Mold and Mentoring 4 4 3. Dr. Susan Maples on Breaking the Mold and Mentoring full 17759dd7-2e9c-4dad-90fb-b8d9c537ab6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d98de2e7 You can't have a healthy body if you don't have a healthy mouth. After all, it is the gateway into the body. Dr. Susan Maples is a leader in the area of total health with over 30 years of experience in dentistry. As a child, Susan was exposed to large quantities of secondhand smoke and suffered from severe allergies. Through mentorship and guidance from a few key medical professionals early on in her journey, Susan began a path to improved total health. 


Today, Susan is giving back by mentoring children to have better total health throughout their lives. At Susan's Hands-On Learning Lab, she emphasizes the importance of optimal oral health and nutrition. She also encourages children to consider careers like hers in dentistry.


The right education and the right experience early on can entirely change the way we see the world and how we approach the rest of our lives. Susan created the Hands-On Learning Lab with that end in mind. Susan also runs the Total Health Academy, an online learning platform that helps offices transform into total health dental practices.


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  • How does Susan use the Hands-On Learning Lab to teach children about oral health?
  • How did Susan’s childhood affect her trajectory into dentistry?
  • The ways that Susan has broken the mold and forged her own path.
  • What drives Susan?
]]> You can't have a healthy body if you don't have a healthy mouth. After all, it is the gateway into the body. Dr. Susan Maples is a leader in the area of total health with over 30 years of experience in dentistry. As a child, Susan was exposed to large quantities of secondhand smoke and suffered from severe allergies. Through mentorship and guidance from a few key medical professionals early on in her journey, Susan began a path to improved total health. 


Today, Susan is giving back by mentoring children to have better total health throughout their lives. At Susan's Hands-On Learning Lab, she emphasizes the importance of optimal oral health and nutrition. She also encourages children to consider careers like hers in dentistry.


The right education and the right experience early on can entirely change the way we see the world and how we approach the rest of our lives. Susan created the Hands-On Learning Lab with that end in mind. Susan also runs the Total Health Academy, an online learning platform that helps offices transform into total health dental practices.


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What's In This Episode

  • How does Susan use the Hands-On Learning Lab to teach children about oral health?
  • How did Susan’s childhood affect her trajectory into dentistry?
  • The ways that Susan has broken the mold and forged her own path.
  • What drives Susan?
]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 2220 You can't have a healthy body if you don't have a healthy mouth. After all, it is the gateway into the body. Dr. Susan Maples is a leader in the area of total health with over 30 years of experience in dentistry. As a child, Susan was exposed to large quantities of secondhand smoke and suffered from severe allergies. Through mentorship and guidance from a few key medical professionals early on in her journey, Susan began a path to improved total health. 


Today, Susan is giving back by mentoring children to have better total health throughout their lives. At Susan's Hands-On Learning Lab, she emphasizes the importance of optimal oral health and nutrition. She also encourages children to consider careers like hers in dentistry.


The right education and the right experience early on can entirely change the way we see the world and how we approach the rest of our lives. Susan created the Hands-On Learning Lab with that end in mind. Susan also runs the Total Health Academy, an online learning platform that helps offices transform into total health dental practices.


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What's In This Episode

  • How does Susan use the Hands-On Learning Lab to teach children about oral health?
  • How did Susan’s childhood affect her trajectory into dentistry?
  • The ways that Susan has broken the mold and forged her own path.
  • What drives Susan?
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 2. Doug Young on Building a Vision, and Revolutionizing Dentistry 3 3 2. Doug Young on Building a Vision, and Revolutionizing Dentistry full 4a15750e-ef58-44d3-bd31-4f4b681b0b60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02dbace7 Tooth decay, or dental caries, is the number one disease dentists treat. Yet, the common practice of drilling teeth does not cure the disease. Dr. Doug Young was one of the first to ask a seemingly simple question: If drilling does not cure the disease, why does it remain the first, and often only, option? Finding the answer led him to establish one of the pillars of modern dentistry.


Dr. Young describes his younger self as a "normal dentist." Not a famous researcher. No impressive background. He sought advanced degrees, determined to make real changes in the lives of patients. Thanks to his work, the outdated 'drill' and 'fill' approach to dentistry is increasingly replaced by cariology, a study of decay that includes treatment, prevention, and interruption of damage.


His work has directly impacted the organizations that worked to bring this change to light. Dr. Young is one of the founders of the Caries Management by Risk Assessment Coalition or CAMBRA, American Dental Education Association, Cariology Section, and the American Academy of Cariology or AAC.


Today, Dr. Young discusses how his experiences early in life shaped the man that he is today. His success is a testament to the selfless pursuit of knowledge for the greater good. He also reveals the origin of his love for the outdoors.


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  • What impact did mentorship have on the trajectory of Dr. Young's life?
  • How Dr. Young saw where her wanted to be and made a plan to achieve his vision.
  • Why the infrastructure around patient care needs to shift from 'pay per tooth' to preventative care.
  • A deeper look into the heart of Dr. Young.
]]> Tooth decay, or dental caries, is the number one disease dentists treat. Yet, the common practice of drilling teeth does not cure the disease. Dr. Doug Young was one of the first to ask a seemingly simple question: If drilling does not cure the disease, why does it remain the first, and often only, option? Finding the answer led him to establish one of the pillars of modern dentistry.


Dr. Young describes his younger self as a "normal dentist." Not a famous researcher. No impressive background. He sought advanced degrees, determined to make real changes in the lives of patients. Thanks to his work, the outdated 'drill' and 'fill' approach to dentistry is increasingly replaced by cariology, a study of decay that includes treatment, prevention, and interruption of damage.


His work has directly impacted the organizations that worked to bring this change to light. Dr. Young is one of the founders of the Caries Management by Risk Assessment Coalition or CAMBRA, American Dental Education Association, Cariology Section, and the American Academy of Cariology or AAC.


Today, Dr. Young discusses how his experiences early in life shaped the man that he is today. His success is a testament to the selfless pursuit of knowledge for the greater good. He also reveals the origin of his love for the outdoors.


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What's In This Episode

  • What impact did mentorship have on the trajectory of Dr. Young's life?
  • How Dr. Young saw where her wanted to be and made a plan to achieve his vision.
  • Why the infrastructure around patient care needs to shift from 'pay per tooth' to preventative care.
  • A deeper look into the heart of Dr. Young.
]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 1619 Tooth decay, or dental caries, is the number one disease dentists treat. Yet, the common practice of drilling teeth does not cure the disease. Dr. Doug Young was one of the first to ask a seemingly simple question: If drilling does not cure the disease, why does it remain the first, and often only, option? Finding the answer led him to establish one of the pillars of modern dentistry.


Dr. Young describes his younger self as a "normal dentist." Not a famous researcher. No impressive background. He sought advanced degrees, determined to make real changes in the lives of patients. Thanks to his work, the outdated 'drill' and 'fill' approach to dentistry is increasingly replaced by cariology, a study of decay that includes treatment, prevention, and interruption of damage.


His work has directly impacted the organizations that worked to bring this change to light. Dr. Young is one of the founders of the Caries Management by Risk Assessment Coalition or CAMBRA, American Dental Education Association, Cariology Section, and the American Academy of Cariology or AAC.


Today, Dr. Young discusses how his experiences early in life shaped the man that he is today. His success is a testament to the selfless pursuit of knowledge for the greater good. He also reveals the origin of his love for the outdoors.


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What's In This Episode

  • What impact did mentorship have on the trajectory of Dr. Young's life?
  • How Dr. Young saw where her wanted to be and made a plan to achieve his vision.
  • Why the infrastructure around patient care needs to shift from 'pay per tooth' to preventative care.
  • A deeper look into the heart of Dr. Young.
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No 1. John Kois on Enriching The Heart, The Mind, and Dental Industry 2 2 1. John Kois on Enriching The Heart, The Mind, and Dental Industry full 08aad5e7-23e8-49ef-bb74-0b931f58a32c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4206a1e3 It may be hard to believe today, but opinion was the root of most dental practice in years past. Not in evidence-based research. When the Kois Center opened in 1994, it ushered in a revolutionary approach to dental care. It was the first center to provide a graduate program for practicing dentists that implemented a structured science-based curriculum. The center remains a flagship for science-based advances in esthetics, implants, and restorative dentistry.

On the opening day of The Kois Center, founder Dr. John Kois advocated for an interdisciplinary research-backed approach to whole patient care. The Kois Center remains the only continuous learning center for dental professionals that conducts and publishes its own research. Self-funded, the research is not beholden to the interest of sponsors. 

In today's episode, we explore the elements that make the man behind the legendary Kois Center extraordinary. John has found his Ikigai and shared it with the world. To master the art of living, he embodies his values and tries to be fully present. Hear how he followed his curiosity and changed the way dentistry is practiced. 

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  • How values guide Dr. John Kois' every decision.
  • How to master the 'art of living' and slip seamlessly between work and play. 
  • What it means to live out the Japanese concept of Ikigai.
  • How to temper an open mind with research and evidence. 
]]> It may be hard to believe today, but opinion was the root of most dental practice in years past. Not in evidence-based research. When the Kois Center opened in 1994, it ushered in a revolutionary approach to dental care. It was the first center to provide a graduate program for practicing dentists that implemented a structured science-based curriculum. The center remains a flagship for science-based advances in esthetics, implants, and restorative dentistry.

On the opening day of The Kois Center, founder Dr. John Kois advocated for an interdisciplinary research-backed approach to whole patient care. The Kois Center remains the only continuous learning center for dental professionals that conducts and publishes its own research. Self-funded, the research is not beholden to the interest of sponsors. 

In today's episode, we explore the elements that make the man behind the legendary Kois Center extraordinary. John has found his Ikigai and shared it with the world. To master the art of living, he embodies his values and tries to be fully present. Hear how he followed his curiosity and changed the way dentistry is practiced. 

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What's In This Episode

  • How values guide Dr. John Kois' every decision.
  • How to master the 'art of living' and slip seamlessly between work and play. 
  • What it means to live out the Japanese concept of Ikigai.
  • How to temper an open mind with research and evidence. 
]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0700 CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys CariFree - Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys 3179 It may be hard to believe today, but opinion was the root of most dental practice in years past. Not in evidence-based research. When the Kois Center opened in 1994, it ushered in a revolutionary approach to dental care. It was the first center to provide a graduate program for practicing dentists that implemented a structured science-based curriculum. The center remains a flagship for science-based advances in esthetics, implants, and restorative dentistry.

On the opening day of The Kois Center, founder Dr. John Kois advocated for an interdisciplinary research-backed approach to whole patient care. The Kois Center remains the only continuous learning center for dental professionals that conducts and publishes its own research. Self-funded, the research is not beholden to the interest of sponsors. 

In today's episode, we explore the elements that make the man behind the legendary Kois Center extraordinary. John has found his Ikigai and shared it with the world. To master the art of living, he embodies his values and tries to be fully present. Hear how he followed his curiosity and changed the way dentistry is practiced. 

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  • How values guide Dr. John Kois' every decision.
  • How to master the 'art of living' and slip seamlessly between work and play. 
  • What it means to live out the Japanese concept of Ikigai.
  • How to temper an open mind with research and evidence. 
]]> Contrary to Ordinary, Extraordinary, Innovator, Creativity, Life Story, Biographical, Dental, Dentistry, CariFree No Introducing Contrary to Ordinary: Exploring the Extraordinary with Dr. Kim Kutsch 1 1 Introducing Contrary to Ordinary: Exploring the Extraordinary with Dr. Kim Kutsch trailer 49160a82-b9a7-4200-a96b-75b32a1729fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eeab9ab Welcome to "Contrary to Ordinary," where Dr. Kim Kutsch showcases thought leaders in the dental industry - and beyond - who push the boundaries of what's possible. Hear conversations with innovators who blend art and technology, chase curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. From cutting-edge tech to creative approaches to game-changing innovation, learn from the best in the business and discover what unique qualities make them tick. Join us to hear inspiring stories, practical insights from the most creative minds, and uncover the common threads that make people extraordinary.

]]> Welcome to "Contrary to Ordinary," where Dr. Kim Kutsch showcases thought leaders in the dental industry - and beyond - who push the boundaries of what's possible. Hear conversations with innovators who blend art and technology, chase curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. From cutting-edge tech to creative approaches to game-changing innovation, learn from the best in the business and discover what unique qualities make them tick. Join us to hear inspiring stories, practical insights from the most creative minds, and uncover the common threads that make people extraordinary.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0800 Dr. Kim Kutsch, CariFree Dr. Kim Kutsch, CariFree 120 Welcome to "Contrary to Ordinary," where Dr. Kim Kutsch showcases thought leaders in the dental industry - and beyond - who push the boundaries of what's possible. Hear conversations with innovators who blend art and technology, chase curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. From cutting-edge tech to creative approaches to game-changing innovation, learn from the best in the business and discover what unique qualities make them tick. Join us to hear inspiring stories, practical insights from the most creative minds, and uncover the common threads that make people extraordinary.

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