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Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys

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  • Join Dr. Kim Kutsch, the brilliant mind behind CariFree, as he explores the extraordinary lives of thought leaders in the dental industry, and beyond. Contrary to Ordinary explores further than dentistry - here we unravel the minds of change-makers, paradigm shifters, and world shakers. Every two weeks, we dive into the stories of our remarkable guests—ordinary people who continually defy limits. Discover their tales of success, resilience, and self-awareness, and explore how they leverage these experiences not only to elevate dental practice and patient care but also to champion personal growth and entrepreneurship. Listen for captivating conversations with innovators who seamlessly blend art and technology, pursue curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. Contrary to Ordinary isn't your typical dentistry podcast—it's a vibrant community that's hit #1 in ‘Entrepreneurship,’ #3 in ‘Business,’ and #21 in ‘All Podcasts’ for a reason. We've had the pleasure of hosting inspiring guests like innovators, dental leaders, pioneering inventors, and artists, including Angus Walls, Machell Hudson, Dr. Simon McDonald, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Rella Christensen, Professor Phillip D. Marsh, Carmen Ohling, John Kois, Dr. Susan Maples, Doug Young, Colt Idol, Stephanie Staples, and many more who've graced our mic. Each episode isn't just a listen; it's a lesson in living an extraordinary life authentically, embracing rebellion, and nurturing leadership. We dive into diverse topics, from mentoring, coaching, personal development, and work-life balance to self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership, storytelling, altruism, and motivation. And yes, we also cover dentistry—exploring natural dentists, dental health, dental laboratories, oral care, oral surgery, dental hygiene, caries disease, brushing teeth, and overall tooth care. Tune in to Contrary to Ordinary for a unique blend of wisdom that goes beyond the ordinary and resonates with all aspects of life! This podcast aims to empower you to be extraordinary in your dental practice and improve not just your dental care but your overall life! Do you have an extraordinary story you’d like to share with us? Or perhaps a question for Dr. Kutsch. Contact us on our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter today. About Our Host: Meet Dr. Kim Kutsch: a retired dentist with 40 years of experience, prolific writer, thought leader, inventor, and researcher in dental caries and minimally invasive dentistry, brings his insatiable curiosity to the forefront. Eager to learn from those breaking boundaries in dentistry, particularly in preventative and non-invasive dentistry approaches, Dr. Kutsch launched the Contrary to Ordinary podcast. As a keen creative and curious mind, Dr. Kutsch extends his podcast guest list to artists, entrepreneurs, and fascinating minds who have piqued his interest. He wants to learn from them and see how he can be inspired by their extraordinary ways of living and adapt his learnings into his own life and his business, CariFree. About CariFree: CariFree is the new model for oral health and cavity prevention. Dr. Kutsch is the CEO and founder of this business. They create cutting-edge technology and science-based solutions to common dental health concerns for the whole family, making it easy to banish cavities for good with preventive strategies over restorative procedures. Find out how dentists are using CariFree products to revolutionize their dental practices here: https://carifree.com/success-stories/.
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Episodes
  • 33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides

    33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides
    Jun 11 2024

    Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Benavides, a dentist practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. Mark is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

    He also uniquely serves as the Scientific Advisor for Computer Technology at the Kois Center. Mark is the only dentist member of iXorg, an organization that provides technical education and business networking to its members.

    In honor of Father’s Day 2024, this episode features a few heartwarming stories about Mark’s father - an incredible surgeon who inspired many people throughout his life.

    This episode contains some strong language.

    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Mark Benavides on LinkedIn

    Dr. Mark Benavides Website


    What's In This Episode

    • How Mark’s journey to becoming a surgeon changed
    • Why Mark’s father was such an influential character
    • How to spot an ‘asshole’ at work
    • Why a smile goes a long way
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    29 mins
  • 32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat

    32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat
    May 28 2024

    Today’s guest is Minal Sampat, speaker, marketing strategist, coach, and bestselling author. Minal is the definition of a third culture kid - she began her life in India and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a child. Her final relocation was to the US. where she still lives today.

    Those early years left an impression on Minal and taught her a lot about the value of grit and determination. She began her journey studying dentistry at Rutgers University. But something shifted, and she started to set her sights on a new path - marketing.

    Minal is the author of the Amazon bestseller Why Your Marketing Is Killing Your Business: And What To Do About It.

    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Minal Sampat Website

    Minal Sampat on LinkedIn


    What's In This Episode

    • Where Minal got her grit and determination.
    • Her experience of starting her own business.
    • Why it takes grit to succeed.
    • What people often get wrong about marketing.
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    32 mins
  • 31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas

    31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas
    May 14 2024

    Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Margeas, a dental professional in Des Moines, Iowa, a professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Dentistry.


    Described as the “dentist’s dentist”, Bob has achieved so much in his field, but always embraces his failures, seeing them as a valuable learning opportunity. He sees teaching as a privilege - and never takes his position as an educator for granted. As he puts it -


    “There are a lot of amazing people out there who never get the opportunity to speak, so you can never assume that the people speaking are the best.”


    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    CariFree on Twitter

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Bob Margeas Profile


    What's In This Episode

    • The mentor that kickstarted Bob’s career.
    • Bob’s first big career failure.
    • Why he’s humbled by the talent around him.
    • Bob’s life as a stepdad.
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    34 mins
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