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2. Doug Young on Building a Vision, and Revolutionizing Dentistry
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
04/04/23 • 26 min
Tooth decay, or dental caries, is the number one disease dentists treat. Yet, the common practice of drilling teeth does not cure the disease. Dr. Doug Young was one of the first to ask a seemingly simple question: If drilling does not cure the disease, why does it remain the first, and often only, option? Finding the answer led him to establish one of the pillars of modern dentistry.
Dr. Young describes his younger self as a "normal dentist." Not a famous researcher. No impressive background. He sought advanced degrees, determined to make real changes in the lives of patients. Thanks to his work, the outdated 'drill' and 'fill' approach to dentistry is increasingly replaced by cariology, a study of decay that includes treatment, prevention, and interruption of damage.
His work has directly impacted the organizations that worked to bring this change to light. Dr. Young is one of the founders of the Caries Management by Risk Assessment Coalition or CAMBRA, American Dental Education Association, Cariology Section, and the American Academy of Cariology or AAC.
Today, Dr. Young discusses how his experiences early in life shaped the man that he is today. His success is a testament to the selfless pursuit of knowledge for the greater good. He also reveals the origin of his love for the outdoors.
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American Dental Education Association
Caries Management by Risk Assessment Coalition
What's In This Episode
- What impact did mentorship have on the trajectory of Dr. Young's life?
- How Dr. Young saw where her wanted to be and made a plan to achieve his vision.
- Why the infrastructure around patient care needs to shift from 'pay per tooth' to preventative care.
- A deeper look into the heart of Dr. Young.
33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
06/11/24 • 28 min
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.
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Dr. Mark Benavides on LinkedIn
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
40. Stop and Smell the Roses with Dr. Steve Lamberg
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
09/17/24 • 26 min
This week's guest is the phenomenal Dr. Steve Lamberg, one of the world's leading experts in dental sleep medicine—a field that explores the critical roles sleep and breathing play in maintaining our health and well-being.
Steve has been practicing dentistry on Long Island for over 45 years, where he runs the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center alongside his general practice.
Steve is also the author of Treat the Cause... Treat the Airway: The Role of Snoring & Sleep Apnea in Contemporary Preventive Medicine, a book that reveals how common and dangerous snoring, sleep apnea and adult sleep problems can be.
Steve believes that we should all stop and smell the roses sometimes. Even when we're very busy, taking time for this helps us not sweat the small stuff and live life to the fullest.
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Dr. Steve Lamberg on Instagram
What's In This Episode
- How Steve became interested in sleep as a subject area.
- Why dentists should be coaching patients toward better health outcomes.
- Why you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
- What would Steve tell his 25-year-old self?
31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
05/14/24 • 33 min
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.”
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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.
Introducing Contrary to Ordinary: Exploring the Extraordinary with Dr. Kim Kutsch
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
03/10/23 • 2 min
Welcome to "Contrary to Ordinary," where Dr. Kim Kutsch showcases thought leaders in the dental industry - and beyond - who push the boundaries of what's possible. Hear conversations with innovators who blend art and technology, chase curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary. From cutting-edge tech to creative approaches to game-changing innovation, learn from the best in the business and discover what unique qualities make them tick. Join us to hear inspiring stories, practical insights from the most creative minds, and uncover the common threads that make people extraordinary.
3. Dr. Susan Maples on Breaking the Mold and Mentoring
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
04/18/23 • 37 min
You can't have a healthy body if you don't have a healthy mouth. After all, it is the gateway into the body. Dr. Susan Maples is a leader in the area of total health with over 30 years of experience in dentistry. As a child, Susan was exposed to large quantities of secondhand smoke and suffered from severe allergies. Through mentorship and guidance from a few key medical professionals early on in her journey, Susan began a path to improved total health.
Today, Susan is giving back by mentoring children to have better total health throughout their lives. At Susan's Hands-On Learning Lab, she emphasizes the importance of optimal oral health and nutrition. She also encourages children to consider careers like hers in dentistry.
The right education and the right experience early on can entirely change the way we see the world and how we approach the rest of our lives. Susan created the Hands-On Learning Lab with that end in mind. Susan also runs the Total Health Academy, an online learning platform that helps offices transform into total health dental practices.
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What's In This Episode
- How does Susan use the Hands-On Learning Lab to teach children about oral health?
- How did Susan’s childhood affect her trajectory into dentistry?
- The ways that Susan has broken the mold and forged her own path.
- What drives Susan?
5. Angus Walls on Being a Rebel
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
05/16/23 • 37 min
Breaking away from tradition and challenging the status quo are the hallmarks of an extraordinary person.
Today’s guest is Angus Walls, who, across his forty years in the field, has excelled at finding better ways to care for his patients. Since 2013, Angus has worked as the Director of the Edinburgh Dental Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Between 2017 - 2018, Angus served as the ninety-fourth President of the International Association for Dental Research and opened his inaugural address by saying: "I've had an almost career-long interest in oral health and aging".
He's always put this vulnerable population at the front and center of his work, tackling the complex problems that this group face with creativity and compassion.
Prior to his current position, Angus spent eighteen years at Newcastle University as a Professor of Restorative Dentistry, only a few miles from his family home of North Shields in the North East of England. Angus has never been afraid to follow opportunity, even if there is a strong tradition in the UK to practice where you studied.
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International Association for Dental Research
What's In This Episode
- Why did Angus decide to go against the grain and practice away from where he studied?
- How Angus has challenged the status quo throughout his career.
- Why Angus is so interested in oral health and aging.
- What Angus will do next.
29. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Michael R. Sesemann
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
04/16/24 • 36 min
Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn’t go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.
Today's guest is Dr. Michael R. Sesemann, a dentist, educator, and Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry founder. Michael has been described as "the best dentist you've never heard of". He exudes a passion for his work that helped him through his cancer diagnosis.
Michael served as the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry between 2009 and 2010, is a member of seven American dental associations, and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Kois Center.
In 2018, Michael found a lump on his neck. Like many people often do, Michael didn't get it checked out right away, after being told that it was probably just caused by allergies. When he found out that it was cancerous, he began a long and hard journey to recovery.
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Dr. Michael R. Sesemann on LinkedIn
The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry Website
The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry on LinkedIn
Oral Cancer Resources
Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video
Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan
The Oral Cancer Foundation Website
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website
The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion
CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel
What's In This Episode
- Why Michael loves education.
- How he discovered the lump on his neck.
- Why parents should investigate the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.
- Where Michael found hope in dark times.
6. Rella Christensen on Following Curiosity Pt.1
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05/30/23 • 35 min
Sometimes to forge the path ahead, you need to create the tools to do so from scratch. Having the courage to blaze a trail using your own resources and time is something that only genuinely extraordinary people will attempt. Today's guest, Rella Christensen, has taken on that risk and has come out on the other side with fresh ideas and strategies to help the dental industry better care for its practitioners and patients.
In 1976, Rella co-founded and directed the Clinical Research Associates Foundation, the world's only nonprofit dental products testing laboratory. The CRA shares its findings with subscribers in 87 countries. Rella became a team leader at TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries.
Join us next time for Part 2 of Rella’s interview.
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Dr. Rella Christensen's Profile
Clinicians Report (formerly known as CRA)
What's In This Episode
- Kim shares two of his favorite stories about Rella
- How Rella met her husband Gordon
- How Rella managed studying and working full time
- Where Rella’s curiosity led her
32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys
05/28/24 • 31 min
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.
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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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How many episodes does Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys have?
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys cover?
The podcast is about Dentistry, Health & Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Life Story, Podcasts, Dental and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys?
The episode title '1. John Kois on Enriching The Heart, The Mind, and Dental Industry' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys?
The average episode length on Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys is 33 minutes.
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Episodes of Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys are typically released every 14 days.
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The first episode of Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys was released on Mar 10, 2023.
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