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We’re learning the slang of a very distinguished dentist on this episode of The Dental Slang Podcast. Dr. Bill Dickerson has quite the resume - he’s the founder and CEO of the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies, he’s a published author (more than just dental books too!), and he was also one of Jodi’s favorite professors while she studied at Baylor. But we aren’t just talking about classroom studies today. Dr. Bill is here to discuss what he’s been focusing on for the past twenty years: transforming the dental industry. Like many of us dentists, Dr. Bill was burnt out on the traditional approach to dental care. The stuffy offices, the lagging technology, even the lack of physiological-based treatments really took a toll on what used to be his passion. He sought out help to get his passion back, and he’s sharing with us how his mentors helped change his attitude and break him out of that disenchanted rut. Sometimes, people get stuck in a routine so long that the idea of changing seems preposterous. It can be a challenge to even go looking for a new perspective. We seem to think that dental school is the end of our education, but there’s so much more out there than we ever knew. The world of continuing education is alive and well in dentistry, and Dr. Bill is sharing some advice for newbies - and seasoned dentists - who are looking for a different kind of dental education. The reality for dentists like us is that our careers go far beyond what they’re teaching us in dental school. According to Dr. Bill, today’s dental schools are decades behind where they should be. The slang he uses to describe it is “intellectual inbreeding” and he explains what that means - and how it’s influencing our industry - in this episode. It’s what ultimately inspired him to found LVI, an education institute that acts as a live laboratory for dentists, complete with real patients and patient discussion groups. If you’re interested in learning more about LVI, then this podcast is for you! In fact, this podcast is for anyone - dentist or not - who’s ever felt the flame of their passion flicker. If you learn anything from Dr. Bill and his slang in today’s episode, it will be how to truly define and measure your success. We all want to find our passion and our purpose in this life, and Dr. Bill has some truly amazing advice for any one of us looking for an optimistic perspective on our professional, emotional, and mental growth. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Dr. Bill decided to pursue dentistry 2:40 Wise words every new dentist needs to hear before starting their own practice 6:26 The slang Dr. Bill uses to describe today’s dental schools 9:22 What kinds of software and equipment are used with CBCT Imaging 12:42 Why 67% of dentists have lost their passion (and how to get it back) 19:27 The most exciting thing going on in Dr. Bill’s career right now 22:00 How to get in touch with Dr. Bill and the team at LVI 28:50 Some Questions We Discuss: Who mentored our favorite mentor? 4:26 Do you see a decline in the clinical abilities of modern dental students? 8:20 What kind of courses are offered at LVI? 10:13 Why do we call the mouth “the gateway to the body”? 15:00 What inspired Dr. Bill to finally write a book that WASN’T about dentistry? 16:54 What slang is Dr. Bill using for his patients and his colleagues? 25:05 What is a “front desk-less” dental office? 26:28 Resources: Visit our website: www.DentalSlang.com Connect with us on Facebook: Dental Slang Read Dr. Bill’s book: Successful Happiness Learn more about LVI: Last Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Learn more about Dr. Bill’s mentor: Dr. Omer Reed