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Dentistry in the Trenches

Dentistry in the Trenches

Written by: DIGRN
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Dentistry in the Trenches curates conversations between experts in fields across dentistry. These unscripted, genuine insights are designed for listeners to practice with greater confidence—no matter their workplace (or “practice modality” if that’s not too unclear), dental specialty, or career stage.DIGRN Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • DIGRN Presents: Dentistry in the Trenches - Guest: Dr. Bob Dee

    DIGRN Presents: Dentistry in the Trenches - Guest: Dr. Bob Dee
    Jun 11 2026
    Episode title
    How Early Career Dentists Can Build Their Future Through Mentorship, Leadership, and Organized Dentistry

    Description
    In the first episode of Dentistry in the Trenches, The Early Career Dentist Podcast, Dr. Evan Fry sits down with Dr. Bob Dee to discuss the real-world challenges dentists face after dental school. The conversation explores mentorship, student debt, practice ownership, organized dentistry, career confidence, and the importance of finding guidance early in the profession.

    Highlights
    This episode introduces Dentistry in the Trenches, a DIGRN podcast created to bring honest, unscripted conversations to dentists across career stages. Dr. Fry and Dr. Bob discuss why early career dentists need stronger mentorship, better professional support, involvement in organized dentistry, and practical guidance on topics like finances, CE, referral networks, and practice ownership.

    Podcast mission
    Dentistry in the Trenches curates conversations between experts in fields across dentistry. These unscripted, genuine insights are designed for listeners to practice with greater confidence—no matter their workplace (or “practice modality” if that’s not too unclear), dental specialty, or career stage.

    Takeaways
    Early career dentists do not have to navigate the profession alone. With the right mentors, professional network, organized dentistry involvement, financial awareness, and willingness to show up, small decisions made early in a dental career can create long-term personal, professional, and leadership opportunities.

    About Dr. Evan Fry
    Evan J. Fry, DMD, practices full-scope general dentistry in Chicagoland and is a dental practice owner. He also serves on the faculty of the Inclusive Care Clinic at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, his alma mater. Before becoming a dentist, Dr. Fry worked as a healthcare economist, and he remains active in organized dentistry, mentorship initiatives, dental missions, marathon running, scuba diving, family life, and podcasting.
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