Beste Brandon Mead Podcasts (2024)

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Very Clinical: Changing Dr. Lance Timmerman's Mind About Heroic Dentistry 19:37

3d ago19:37

19:37

Dr. Lance Timmerman joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Lance about heroic dentistry. Lance does signi…

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AME: They're All Around Us 25:50

4d ago25:50

25:50

Social media tells the story of influencers that are killing it while living their best lives. But here in the real world, some people are living in crises. There are people suffering with mental health issues all around us and it's not always obvious who is. Al received a couple of pretty scary anonymous letters that tell a story of mental illness…

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Very Dental: Meeting the Patient Where They Are with Dr. Mike Melkers 44:26

7d ago44:26

44:26

Alan welcomes back Dr. Mike Melkers for a wide ranging conversation. Mike and Al go WAY back (DentalTown in the "oughts" anyone?) and we catch up a little bit. Al was affected by a video Mike recorded earlier this year contrasting "comprehensive" care vs. "appropriate" care. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Melkers (@drmichaelme…

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Very Clinical: Caries Removal Concepts and Controversies! 38:09

9d ago38:09

38:09

Today is a throwback episode featuring Kevin, Zach and Al talking about how they've evolved on caries removal. It's a classic and I hope you enjoy it! Original show notes: Dr. Alan Mead of the DentalHacks podcast was gracious enough to join us again this week. And we start off with old school internet videos: Bonus: He got a web redemption! Then we…

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AME: Unsustainable 27:56

11d ago27:56

27:56

"Horse people are nuts. They're all crazy." --Al Al spins a tale of an industry that is self immolating right in front of him. Nope. It's not dentistry. Not yet. It's horse boarding. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will re…

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Very Dental: Do What You Like with Dr. Rob Ritter 50:00

14d ago50:00

50:00

Today's throwback episode features the one and only Dr. Rob Ritter. Al talked to Rob back in late 2021 after having a couple of bad clinical beats and Rob has some pretty good advice. Original show notes: Alan is joined by Dr. Rob Ritter to talk about a couple of bad beats he had. Perfing an endo and punting a tough extraction had Al wondering if h…

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Very Clinical: The End of the Line (aka: Terminal Dentition) 31:01

17d ago31:01

31:01

Today's throwback episode features a discussion on when to throw in the towel. Keep restoring or moving to a different kind of plan is a big deal these days. The guys have thoughts. Also...the baseball talk is 3 years out of date. FYI. Previous show notes: We open with a full 11 minutes on baseball so if you just want the dental chat, start the pod…

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Very Dental Student: A Contrast in First Years with Dr. Brandon Evert and Dr. Seth Braker 1:06:32

18d ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Mohammed is joined by Dr. Brandon Evert and Dr. Seth Braker! Brandon and Seth were classmates throughout dental school and have contrasting early dental career paths! Brandon is a military dentist and Seth went directly into private practice. Brandon started the "Extracting Wisdom" podcast before he started dental school and later asked Seth to com…

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Very Dental: DSOs Defined with Brian Colao 1:07:44

21d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

This throwback episode features a replay of a Dental Hacks episode featuring Brian Colao of Dykema! Brian Colao knows DSOs. He's an attorney that helps people create and administer DSOs. He's been a frequent guest on the Dental Hacks and he gave Jason and Alan some of his time at the recent Voices of Dentistry meeting. We went deep on the topic of …

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VC: When Very Clinical Were Hacks 27:45

24d ago27:45

27:45

Today's throwback episode is the VERY FIRST VERY CLINICAL podcast...back when we called it Clinical Hacks! You'll hear Kevin, Zach and Mac talk about composite. Were they completely polished out the gate or have they gotten better over the years? You be the judge! Original show notes: Welcome to season 1, episode 1 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast! Ou…

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AME: Price Anchoring (aka: One Reason Dental Benefits Suck) 23:14

25d ago23:14

23:14

Al riffs on the concept of "price anchoring." If you can plant a dollar amount in the brain of your customer, you can manipulate what they believe a product or service is worth. It works with iPads as well as dental care and insurers are way better a this stuff than we are. Some links from the show: "What is Price Anchoring" Join the Very Dental Fa…

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Very Dental: Is the Grass Actually Greener? with Dr. Gary Holtzclaw 57:47

28d ago57:47

57:47

Alan is joined by return guest Dr. Gary Holtzclaw to talk about different models of dental practice. Gary and Al have a Facebook chat that's been going for awhile about a lot of different models of practice that they've thought about and they hash some of them out on today's podcast! Some of the highlights: Where did the "hygiene driven" model come…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Randy Houska Smells the Roses 15:41

1M ago15:41

15:41

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about life in general! Randy has stopped wo…

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Very Dental Student: Year One with Dr. Kevin Harland 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

Mohammed is joined once again by Dr. Kevin Harland. Kevin graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry in 2023. This conversation focuses on Kevin's first year in private practice. Every dentist has to handle the transition into dental practice and Kevin expands on some of the highlights of his first year out of school! Join the Ve…

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Very Dental: There is No Smooth Sailing with Dr. Dawn Grimes 42:35

1M ago42:35

42:35

"Everything is a lie until proven otherwise." -Al Two mid-career dentists (Dr. Dawn Grimes and Al) come to grips with the fact that the "smooth sailing" that we think is coming probably isn't. Good times don't last. Neither do bad times. We've run out of real problems Can selling to a DSO fix your management problems? (stay tuned for an upcoming Gr…

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Very Clinical: Don't Care More Than the Patient with Dr. Randy Houska 19:32

1M ago19:32

19:32

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about business and things that he's changed…

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AME: The Worst Case Scenario 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

Why tell your patients the worst case scenario for any procedure they might be having? A couple reasons: They deserve to know Medicine SUCKS at it You look like a hero no matter what Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will re…

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Group Function: Composite Made Simple with Dr. Buddy Mopper and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 33:31

1M ago33:31

33:31

This throwback Group Function features two luminaries in direct dentistry, Dr. Buddy Mopper and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb. Al took a Cosmedent course back in May of 2022 and had a chance to interview these two in person. The result is a great back and forth about how we've overcomplicated composite dentistry and how to simplify it for everyday use! Dr. B…

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Very Clinical: Picking Up a Scalpel with Dr. Randy Houska 16:58

1M ago16:58

16:58

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about incorporating surgical procedures (sp…

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Very Dental Student: An International Dentist's Journey with Dr. Walid Asad 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

Mohamed is joined by Dr. Walid Asad. Walid is an internationally trained dentist from Jordan. He graduated from dental school in Jordan in 2021 and practiced for a short time there. He decided that he wanted to come to the US and started his dental career in the US as a dental assistant! Walid's story is an interesting one and will give you an idea…

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Very Dental: The Best Way to Learn TMJ with Dr. Jim McKee 1:15:22

2M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Today we're featuring a throwback to the Spear Summit all the way back to 2019! Jason and Alan were still podcasting as the Dental Hacks and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jim McKee. Jim is one of a special breed of dentists that has created a practice that focuses on pain patients and patients with TMJ issues. How did Jim become inte…

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Very Clinical: Becoming Complete with Dr. Frank Clayton 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

"The biggest thing I changed my mind on...if having a third child." --Dr. Frank Clayton "I could never have a boss. I'd be in prison or something." --Dr. Kevin Fryer Dr. Frank Clayton joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced d…

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AME: 8 Reasons to Use High Magnification in Dentistry 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

Al talks about the reasons he's bullish on dental operating microscopes and high powered loupes for dentistry. You might be a little surprised about some of them! It will kill the perfectionist in you Endo Polishing Caries removal Exams Documentation Ergonomics Fun Some links from the show: Enova Illumination CJ Optik Global Join the Very Dental Fa…

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Very Dental: How to Avoid Burnout with Dr. Frank Spear 1:35:28

2M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

Today we throw back to one of the greatest Dental Hacks episodes of all time! Jason and Alan had the honor of talking with Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education! This was their first conversation with him since the COVID outbreak and the conversation focused a lot on changes in the landscape of dentistry and dental education! How has COVID affected de…

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Very Clinical: Don't Get Tired of Dancing with Dr. Frank Clayton 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

"The cat's out of the bag." --Dr. Frank Clayton Dr. Frank Clayton joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with …

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Very Dental Student: Is It Ride or Die? with the Dental Guys 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Mohamed is joined by The Dental Guys, Dr. Jon Rogers and Dr. Wes Mullins to talk about comprehensive dentistry. The Dental Guys are an OG dental podcast who have been talking about high quality dentistry, research and data for years! Wes and Jon even joined Alan in the very first "podcast lounge" at the glorious (and very first) Voices of Dentistry…

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Very Dental: Can Patients Actually Understand? with Dr. Bart Schultz 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

In this throwback episode from the summer of 2021 Al is joined by his best friend from dental school, Dr. Bart Schultz. They had a wide ranging conversation about dental school, early dental practice and how much patients can really understand about their treatment. Also, the jobs they had in dental school and other stuff. Some links from the show:…

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Very Clinical: What Dr. Craig Harder Has Learned About Life 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

"I don't want to die from something that could have been prevented." --Dr. Craig Harder Dr. Craig Harder joins the guys again to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Toda…

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AME: Testing and Improving Systems 22:04

2M ago22:04

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"Your office has systems whether you are intentional about them or not." --Alan Mead DDS Al talks about systems in your dental office and your life. What are they? Are they hard to create (no...in fact they kind of create themselves)? How can you improve them? Al tells a couple stories about improving existing systems after finding some holes in th…

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Very Dental: Focus! with Dr. Jason Smithson 47:10

2M ago47:10

47:10

Dr. Jason Smithson returns to the Very Dental podcast to talk about an important topic in 2024: focus. Jason suggests that one of the reasons we might not get the clinical results is that we've lost our ability to focus! This actually applies more widely in our lives. It will come as no surprise what he believes is the cause. Smartphones are a tool…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Craig Harder Has Seen Some Business 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

Dr. Craig Harder has been practicing dentistry for a little while and It turns out that he's changed our minds about some business stuff. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with C…

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Very Dental Student: Mohamed Starts D3! 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

Very Dental Student host Mohamed Abo-Basha wrapped up his D2 year and started his summer session of D3! Mohamed checks in by telling us a bit about his class load and new clinical experiences! Also, Mo answers some Q & A from listeners! Q & A's: I've been waitlisted for dental school...what should I do? What's been the hardest part about dental sch…

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Very Dental Extra: Dr. Shashikant Singhal on Simplifying Cementation 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

Dr. Shashikant "Shashi" Singhal is a biomaterials expert...a dentist and researcher with Ivoclar. After a short discussion about the best way to find interesting food when traveling, Shashi and Alan have a deep conversation about advances in cementation of indirect restorations. Ivoclar's goal is to give as many options as possible while making the…

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Very Dental: Oral Health is Health with ADA President Elect Dr. Brett Kessler 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Alan is joined by a very special guest, the ADA President Elect, Dr. Brett Kessler! Brett has been a good friend for a lot of years and the conversation is even more interesting now that he's serving as the ADA President Elect! Buckle up...we cover a lot of ground in this one! What is life as the ADA President Elect? What are his goals for his pres…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Craig Harder Changed His Mind About Fiber Posts 19:43

3M ago19:43

19:43

"It's not a failure until it's not in the mouth." --Zach's dad "I'm amazed by what doesn't hurt." --Zach Zach and Kevin are joined by Dr. Craig Harder. Craig is a dentist in Moses Lake, WA and he's changed his mind about stuff, too. Craig has changed his mind about fiber posts He's also changed his mind about upper molar endo Become a member of the…

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AME: Student Loans, DSOs and All on X 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

The most important part about practicing dentistry is understanding the best interests of the patient and putting them first. Dentists and dental team members have an obligation to put their patients first. We're all good about saying those words...but how well are we really doing? Al rants a bit about putting the patient's interests first when we …

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Very Dental: 10 Years of Dental Hacks and Very Dental 1:04:49

3M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Al waxes nostalgic about 10 years of podcasting, first as the Dental Hacks podcast and now as the Very Dental Podcast Network! From the original show notes, 10 years ago... "In this episode, your hosts Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb kick off a revolution in dental podcasts! Listen as they interview Seattle area cosmetic dentist Lance Timmerman about …

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Very Clinical: Changing Our Minds About Life 31:03

3M ago31:03

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It turns out that we've changed our minds about our lives as well. Heavy stuff, to be sure. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Al about some things we've changed our minds ab…

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Reusable Tips: Smoother Digital Workflow Using Splashtop 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

Welcome the very first episode of Reusable Tips, a new podcast series from the Very Dental Podcast Network! Do you have a quick tip that Very Dental people need to know about? Email me or contact me on Facebook or Instagram and we'll tell the world about it! Today's episode features a little trick I learned to make my already very slick digital wor…

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Very Dental Extra: Getting Multiple Bidders for Your Practice with Chip Fichtner 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

"You're either going to join an Invisible DSO or you're going to compete with many. I promise." Chip Fichtner, Large Practice Sales Alan is joined again by Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales to dive a little deeper into Invisible DSOs. Chip starts with a story of a large practice owner who almost "took the first offer" who was leaving money on t…

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Group Function: Lessons from a Pandemic, 4 years later 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

This throwback episode features a recording made to talk about what we had learned from the COVID pandemic. It is currently about 4 years after dental practices started back to work in a post pandemic world. This is a snapshot of how we were feeling 18 months or so after the pandemic began. Alan is joined by friends and colleagues Dr. Dawn Kulongow…

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Very Clinical: Changing Our Minds on Business 31:06

3M ago31:06

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It turns out that we've changed our minds on business stuff, too. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Al about some things we've changed our minds about business, management a…

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Very Dental Student: Dr. John Corbett on Perio Residency 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

Mo is joined by his friend Dr. John Corbett. John just finished a perio residency at Oklahoma and is heading to the Air Force! John explains how perio residency works: applying, matching, finishing and everything in between! Some links from the show: OU Graduate Perio program John's email: jcorb89@gmail.com Join the Very Dental Facebook group using…

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Very Dental: Dr. John Burgess was One of the Great Ones! 45:01

3M ago45:01

45:01

This throwback episode features Dr. John Burgess. I heard of his recent passing and thought it would be very appropriate to replay a spectacular interview I was privileged to have with him back in 2022. Do you have advice that you've heard that you use on almost every single procedure? I do. And it came from today's guest, Dr. John Burgess. Dr. Bur…

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Very Clinical: We've Changed Our Minds About Clinical Stuff 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

If you've been practicing dentistry for awhile, you've probably changed your mind about some stuff. Today's episode starts an interesting series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Al about some things we've chan…

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AME: Upgrades 23:39

3M ago23:39

23:39

Are there things you can do to make the day to day dental grind a little bit more fun? A little bit less of a grind? Would that make your day a little better? I think yes! Al discusses how adding "upgrades" to your day to day dentistry is good for your mental health and doesn't have to cost a bunch of $$$. Some links from the show: Berman Instrumen…

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Very Dental: Hygiene Dollars vs. Doctor Dollars with Amy Morgan 48:18

3M ago48:18

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In today's throwback episode, Alan welcomes back Amy Morgan, the VP of Practice Growth Strategies for Spear Education. Way back in September of 2022, Al had the chance to talk with Amy about dental hygiene, bouncing back from COVID and a whole lot of other stuff. This episode has so much good stuff in it that I thought it was time to offer it back …

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Very Clinical: How to Be Good at Saying Things 36:41

4M ago36:41

36:41

This throwback episode features Kevin and Zach expanding on the idea of improving your verbal skills! Some links from the show: Isodam Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will …

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AME: Am I a Horrible Clinician? 28:45

4M ago28:45

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Al discusses an amazing Facebook group thread about what to do when you feel like you're doing an awful job. Inspired by a recent bad outcome, Al has a GREAT story that's going to make you feel better about your clinical abilities! Some links from the show: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells Ivoclar Adhese Universal Pen (get it at Crazy Dental u…

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Very Dental: Understanding Visual Learners with Dr. Ash Mark 54:30

4M ago54:30

54:30

Al is joined by Youtube sensation, Dr. Ash Mark! Ash has joined the Very Clinical crew many times but this is the first time Al sat down to talk dentistry. On being a hockey dad How the Youtube channel started All Things Dentistry is like dental school on Youtube Driving a minivan vs. a race car Lots of mistakes = lots of practice = a gift Ash feel…

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