Right now there's a lot of buzz around direct to consumer clear aligner companies leaving patients in a scramble. We believe it's important to provide dentists with the information they need to safely restore faith in patients who have been let down.

In this special edition of the Modern Dentist, Dr. Sonia Szamocki interviews Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, and Professor Ama Johal, Specialist Orthodontist and Clinical Lead at 32Co, to explore how dentists should approach the treatment of patients who have used a direct-to-consumer clear aligner service. The discussion addresses key questions, such as: Should dentists view this as an opportunity to grow their business? What risks should dentists evaluate when taking on these patients? In what ways do these cases pose greater challenges compared to others? Additionally, the conversation delves into the critical steps of record-keeping that are often overlooked when accepting these patients.

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In this episode of the Modern Dentist Podcast, Dr. Szamocki sits down with James Martin, Founder of Dentists Who Invest, to explore the financial intricacies of dentistry. Join the discussion on the unique money management approach necessary for dentists and the reasons behind it. Gain insights into differentiating between financial stability and anxiety and the crucial role of financial goal setting in dental practice. Learn about the top early-career money management mistakes specific to dentists and uncover the simplest steps to kickstart your investment journey as a dentist. Tune in for a packed episode! Learn more about James and his work at https://www.dentistswhoinvest.com/

Hear more from Sonia ⁠⁠@moderndentistpodcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@32co_uk⁠⁠ on Instagram. Learn more about how you can help fix the broken clear aligner industry at ⁠⁠32co.com⁠⁠.

In this week's episode of the Modern Dentist Podcast, join Dr. Sonia Szamocki and Isar Bhattacharjee, the Founder of Uncover and Organisational Psychologist, as they delve into the world of psychology, providing valuable tools to enhance your performance as a clinician. Whether you are personally facing feelings of loneliness and seeking greater satisfaction at work, or you are a practice owner aiming to foster a more cohesive team, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance for you.

Hear more from Sonia ⁠@moderndentistpodcast⁠ and ⁠@32co_uk⁠ on Instagram. Learn more about how you can help fix the broken clear aligner industry at ⁠32co.com⁠. Read more about Isar and his business at Uncover.business orhttps://uncover.substack.com/ Resources and studies discussed in this episode: Autonomy and psychological safety Google’s project Aristotle

Amy Edmondson’s book

Mastery Bloom’s taxonomy/hierarchy of learningEvidence on “mastery” specific approaches Relatedness Loneliness US Surgeon General reportUK stats on loneliness

Resilience Grit by Angela DuckworthAlia Crum’s team from Stanford on Stress Enhancing Performance MindsetEllen Langer’s Xerox experiment Other materials Alvin Roth, Nobel prize winner for economics ⁠⁠Thinking in bets by Annie Duke⁠⁠

Self determination theory, Deci & Ryan 2000 - Autonomy, mastery and relatedness Atomic Habits by James ClearEAST behavioural nudging framework from the UK Cabinet Office

How constraints improve creativity