I had a good long chat with Neel, a successful practice owner and well known writer within the dental industry, about his thoughts on retainers in dentistry; how they are used and abused and we propose a future model to help create a fairer and more transparent system for everyone.

The purpose of the Dental Disruptors podcast is to raise awareness, educate and empower clinicians to have a better life in dentistry by finding the right practice. I want to address the problem which almost pushed me out of dentistry completely.

Join our community, support our cause, give yourself and your colleagues a better life in dentistry.

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On this episode of Dental Disruptors I spoke to Emma Slade-Jones about her experiences in dentistry and general practice, the military and now as coach for clinicians.

We discussed a huge range of topics including

1) The importance of being valued and knowing your values

2) The critical nature of having a contract

3) The challenges faced within the industry when it comes to practice owners delivering on promises

4) The lack of awareness around employment status and pregnancy rights

5) The changes we would like to see in the industry

The purpose of the Dental Disruptors podcast is to raise awareness, educate and empower clinicians to have a better life in dentistry by finding the right practice. I want to address the problem which almost pushed me out of dentistry completely.

Join our community, support our cause, give yourself and your colleagues a better life in dentistry.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152406788923244

On this episode of Dental Disruptors I spoke to Danielle Myers about her experiences in dentistry and general practice

We discuss the following:

• Danielle’s journey in dentistry including some of the extreme challenges she faced which led her to self harm fantasies as a more favorable decision than going to work in these toxic practices

• Feeling undervalued and mistreated are rife in the industry and there is a serious need for a more supportive, values-driven work environments, where dental professionals collaboratively serve patients' health.

• The emotional toll and negative impact on our mental health from our experiences can include extreme stress and manifest as physical health issues

• The long term impact of our experiences can remain hidden to most however the emotional and psychological baggage cannot be left behind so easily. This creates a mindset of negativity, distrust and paranoia.

• The dental profession must shift its focus towards patient health and the well-being of healthcare professionals, rather than mere financial gains

I hope you enjoy this episode, let me know what you think.