The Authentic Dentist

For 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.
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90 › Beyond Perfect: Embracing Risk in Dentistry and Life
Episode 90
Friday, 16 May, 2025

In this enlightening episode of The Authentic Dentist Podcast, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas explore the multifaceted nature of risk-taking throughout different life and career stages. They examine how our relationship with risk evolves over time—from the bold, physical risks of youth to the calculated professional and emotional risks of maturity.The hosts share personal experiences to illustrate how authentic leadership often requires stepping beyond comfort zones, whether opening a practice, starting a new venture, or making emotional connections. Dr. House emphasizes that perfection is a myth that paralyzes progress, while Shawn highlights that the greatest risk might be not taking any risks at all.Their conversation illuminates how dentists can differentiate themselves by embracing their authentic approach to risk, creating sustainable success models that honor their values while acknowledging the inevitability of failure as part of growth. This episode offers wisdom for the whole practitioner—addressing not just clinical decisions, but who dentists are and how they show up in their practice and life when faced with uncertainty.