Extracting Wisdom

Sound the alarm! Extracting Wisdom was hijacked by Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene), Andrew Johnston (@ataleoftwohygienists) and Dr. Alan Mead (@very_dental_podcast)! Listen to Dr. Mead compare composite to the movie, Predator. Irene believes every Navy HPSP recipient gets sent a free sniper and Ghillie suit. There is a lot of dental shennigans in this episode that you will not want to miss! This is what the Voices of Dentistry Conference is all about!  Links: bevert.dental@gmail.com  @brandonevertdmdstudent Dental Socks! 

Brandon sits down to catch up with former classmate, Ben Richardson who is now living in the Big Apple for his OMFS Internship. Ben talks about what life has been like, Incising abscesses, pulling teeth and what it's like to have your call room flooded. Follow Ben on instagram @brich_andsmile. 

Episode Summary: In this episode, Brandon discusses the first 5 steps of a successful extraction appointment. Learn tips and tricks to make your extraction appointments run smoothly while minimizing complications. Join in on the conversation! Comments, questions, opinions? Send an email: bevert.dental@gmail.com  The Steps: 1) Planning and radiographic phase  2) Greeting the patient, reassuring the patient, setting patient expectations 3) CYA! Take the patient's blood pressure  4) Achieve profound anesthesia 5) Soft tissue reflection 

In this episode, Nick Maguire, who is currently a D1 at Midwestern-Illinois, shares what life is like as a D1 during the COVID pandemic! Nick also shares some awesome advice on the mentality one must have to achieve success! Level-Up Your Sock Game: https://dentalsocks.com    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com      Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

We all survived 2020 and it's time to start the new year off right! Brandon shares 5 things that can help you be more organized and more productive inside and outside of the clinic to ensure that 2021 is your best year yet!  Episode Breakdown Get organized by creating a personal dashboard Develop systems in dental school and write them down Keep in mind that dental school faculty all have different workflows and opinions Assess your daily routine to determine where and when you can be more productive Better ergonomics   Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com      Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide    

Brandon chats with fellow classmates Seth Braker and Kyle Boonyong about recently taking the first part of the CDCA ADEX exam. You're not gonna want to miss this one! Stevenson Dental Solutions Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0fJtRvq2Q4  Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com   Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD  Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

This episode is focused on talking to patients the right way! Avoiding dental jargon, using the right words and approaching patient care with confidence are they keys to excelling at patient care!   Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com    Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

Welcome to the first part in a short series of episodes dedicated to helping YOU transition into patient care from the simulation clinic. This episode focuses on calling patients, scheduling hacks and how to keep your schedule full!    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

Want to get out of debt and learn some basic strategies on building generational wealth? Listen to this episode with Dr. Caroline Clerisme!  Website: www.doctorsoutofdebt.com  Email: carolineclerisme@gmail.com  Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide    

Brandon has the opportunity to talk with Hollywood dentist, Dr. Rhonda Kalasho. Dr. Kalasho shares a lot of amazing advice like how to make every patient feel like an A-list celebrity! You are not going to want to miss this one!    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com      Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

In this episode, Tyler Tolbert shares some tips and tricks when it comes to beginning patient care in dental school. Listen to the end to find out why Tyler's second name is Robert! 

Brandon has the chance to finally to meet Payton Keller, a fellow D2 (now D3!) at the Voices Of Dentistry!    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com      Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

Find out what life is like as a new dentist and the freedoms and headaches that come with it! This is a great episode for dental students, new dentists and dentists alike!    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

In this episode, Brandon takes the time to share what his final semester of D2 year is like and what he has been up to.    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

Dave Roehr, the former CFO of Cabela's and the current CEO of Proceed Finance shares the benefits to both the dentist and patient of his company, Proceed Finance! Keep this company in mind as it serves as an excellent payment option for patients! Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

Brandon had the chance to chat with Dr. Brian McGue who teaches sedation for 3D Dentists. This was a great introduction for dental students into the world of sedation and to understand its application in everyday practice.    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

Brandon chats with fellow UIC student, Ben Richardson about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Take a listen to learn how UIC College of Dentistry is adapting to the pandemic and what life is like as a student volunteer treating dental emergencies.   Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide

This is Extracting Wisdom's 50th episode! Brandon sits down with Dr. Maloley and discusses a variety of topics from perception to being present in the moment. This is a great episode for everyone, but especially for those type A people out there!

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Andrew Johnston and Michelle Strange from A Tale Of Two Hygienists Podcast to discuss the ideal relationship between dentists and their hygienists!    Contact Brandon: Bevert.dental@gmail.com     Social Media: Website: www.brandonevertdmd.com     Instagram: @brandonevertdmd  Facebook: Brandon Evert DMD    Jumpstart YOUR Career In Dentistry: The Ultimate Pre-Dental Guide