Ep 132: Trials & Tribulations of becoming a Dentist

How can dental education and practice management be improved, and what are the real-world challenges dentists face after graduation?This "Financial Flossing" episode features Dr. Vincent Buscemi, a dentist who focuses on improving dental education and practice management. He discusses the inadequacies of dental school in preparing students for the realities of dentistry, emphasizing the importance of continuous education. He also shares his experiences transitioning to a fee-for-service model and balancing professional life with family commitments.Key Takeaways:🦷 Dental education often lacks practical business and patient communication skills, necessitating further learning post-graduation.🦷 Continual learning is crucial in dentistry to bridge the gap between theory and practice.🦷 Transitioning to a fee-for-service model in dentistry can be challenging but rewarding.🦷 Balancing work and personal life is essential; prioritize family over professional pursuits.🦷 Effective management of complex patient interactions and maintaining positive relationships is vital in a clinical setting.Reach out to Dr Vincent BuscemiWebsitehttps://www.buscemifamilydentistry.com/Facebook URLhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089800516504YouTube URLhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-q4M9a_FIr67m9035AqiAAInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/vincedds*Note from Ross: If you're a high-income earner and would like to learn more about legally reducing your tax burden, or if you have had or are going to have a capital gain event and would like to learn about minimizing taxes on the transaction (even if it already happened) then click here to schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting https://calendly.com/meetwithross/30min?back=1&month=2024-01Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices