This week on Teeth and Tunes, host Dr. Davis Morgan sits down with Dr. Josh Meador of Matador Dental in Lubbock for a grounded conversation on growth, mentorship, and building a fulfilling career in private practice dentistry. Dr. Meador shares how clinical mentors shaped his approach to complex care, the real differences between private practice and corporate dentistry, and what practice ownership actually looks like day to day. They also touch on advanced restorative philosophy, including fixed hybrid restorations, and how strong mentorship accelerates clinical confidence. Outside the operatory, the conversation shifts to Josh’s love for playing guitar and his interest in artificial language and their lead guitarist Charlie Robbins. 🎙 Topics Covered: Clinical mentorship and learning through real cases Private practice vs corporate dentistry Practice ownership realities Fixed hybrid restorations Playing the guitar Artificial language and Charlie Robbins 👉 Subscribe for more episodes of Teeth and Tunes.

This week, Teeth and Tunes brings you a powerful conversation with Dr. Justin Sorenson, an excellent orthodontist based in Lubbock. Host Dr. Davis Morgan sits down with Justin to explore his personal journey into the specialty of orthodontics and what it takes to build a successful, patient-focused career.

They also dive into the treatment of advanced orthodontic cases, why stepping up to complex clinical challenges is critical for growth, and how mastering these techniques can transform patient smiles and outcomes.

Dr. Sorenson brings a personal box of vinyls into the studio to talk through his favorite albums, artists, and the timeless appeal of record collecting.

🎙 Topics Covered:

• The personal and professional journey into orthodontics
• How tackling advanced cases elevates clinical skills
• Strategies for handling complex smile transformations
• A deep dive into a personal vinyl record collection

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This week, Teeth and Tunes brings you a powerful conversation with Dr. Chris Kirby. Host Dr. Davis Morgan sits down with Chris to explore the importance of continuing education and how investing in yourself as a clinician shapes long term professional growth. They also dive into obstructive sleep apnea, why dentists play a critical role in early identification and communication, and how expanding clinical knowledge can transform patient outcomes. Dr. Kirby shares his favorite artists, and some recommendations for new music in the rock genre. 🎙 Topics Covered: Continuing education and its impact on clinical excellence How professional development elevates patient care Dentistry's role in obstructive sleep apnea conversations New rock music suggestions 👉 Subscribe for more episodes of Teeth and Tunes!