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The Authentic DentistFor Dentists wanting profitability & fulfillment in their dental practice. Author: Allison House DMD & Shawn Zajas
Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Join Dr. Allison House of House Dental in Scottsdale and Shawn Zajas, Founder of Zana a company helping Dentists extend their Care Beyond the Chair, as they lead dentists deeper along the journey of authenticity to reach greater fulfillment in their professional lives and to deliver remarkable patient experiences. At the core of the authentic dentist is the belief that the answer to the current challenges in dentistry is dentists discovering that their greatest asset and point of differentiation is their personal brand and that forming that brand out of their authentic selves is the best strategy for success in dentistry today. To join Allison and Shawn on this journey, hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. Heres to your success Express yourself fully. Live authentic. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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89 › When Tragedy Strikes: Why Disability Insurance Matters for Dental Practitioners
Episode 89
Friday, 2 May, 2025
In this emotionally powerful episode, Dr. Allison House shares the recent tragedy of a dental school classmate whose practice was destroyed in an accident that left him severely burned and hospitalized. This unfortunate event serves as a catalyst for an authentic and vulnerable conversation about the critical importance of proper insurance planning for dental professionals.Dr. House and Shawn examine the complex challenges facing dental practices during unexpected tragedies - from patient care continuity to team member employment, from insurance claims to practice data recovery. They highlight the importance of own occupation disability insurance for sole providers, offsite data backups, and forming disability coverage groups within dental communities.Through sharing this real-world example, Dr. House demonstrates how proper preparation can provide a safety net during life's most challenging moments, balancing professional responsibilities with personal wellbeing. The episode offers wisdom for the whole practitioner by addressing not just technical practice management aspects but the human realities of vulnerability and interdependence within dental communities.