Dr. Paul Henny is back for another episode, and in this one we're discussing some of the challenges modern dentists face: high overhead, pressure from insurance, and how school debt can make prioritizing profits over patients unfortunately tempting for many.

We also dig into something often overlooked in dental care: the psychological aspects of patient behavior, and how lacking understanding of how people work can really only lead to significant frustration for practitioners.

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Pretty much every American has had at least one negative run-in with their medical or dental insurance, but it wasn't always like this. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Paul Henny, a fee-for-service dentist who transitioned away from accepting dental insurance and all its limitations.

We talk a bit about how insurance companies transitioned from focusing on patient care to financial gain and some of the sneaky tactics they use. Dr. Henny also shares what it was like to move from accepting insurance to going fully fee-for-service and why he chose to make the change. Plus, in this episode we discuss the overall increasing corporatization of both medical and dental services, and how practitioners can shift to a more patient-centered approach.

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¿Dónde está la dentista? This episode with Dr. Raúl Pascual—a dentist with his own clinic in Sevilla, Spain—is a real treat. If you've ever wondered how different dental schooling is abroad, Spain is an interesting example. From the length and topics of their schooling to the price (unsurprisingly lower than the US!), how different countries treat potential future dental professionals could have a large impact on the availability of those services in the future.

But the differences (and similarities) between dentistry in our countries goes a step further. We also discuss challenges in private versus public dental care, the impact of lacking business education on dental practices, and the general public's view on the importance of preventive dental care.

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