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In this episode of the Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block interviews Dr. Chance Bodini, a dentist based in Temecula, California, to discuss his unique career journey and entrepreneurial ventures. Dr. Bodini shares his experience transitioning from private practice and DSOs to working in a tribal Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). He highlights the rewarding nature of community health dentistry, where financial barriers are minimized and a collaborative team environment includes specialists like orthodontists and endodontists. This dynamic setting, he explains, contrasts with the isolation often felt in solo private practice.
Dr. Bodini also delves into his entrepreneurial pursuits. He created DentWoo, a searchable directory for over 25,000 dental podcast episodes, and Embrasure Space, a distraction-free social network for dental professionals that offers public and private forums to support career development.
The episode concludes with Dr. Bodini’s advice for young dentists: start entrepreneurial projects early to gain experience, embrace failures as part of the journey, and continually explore opportunities for growth. It’s an inspiring conversation filled with actionable insights.
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00:12 – Introduction to the Stress-Free Dentist podcast
- 00:00:31 – Overview of resources available for dentists
- 00:00:57 – Details on scheduling a complimentary marketing strategy session
- 00:01:23 – Introduction of Dr. Chance Bodini
- 00:02:26 – Dr. Bodini’s career path after dental school
- 00:05:00 – Insights into the community health setting in dentistry
- 00:09:07 – Discussion on payment coverage for community health services
- 00:11:25 – Story of a patient swallowing a burr during treatment
- 00:15:43 – Dr. Bodini’s company, Proximal Contact LLC, and DentWoo.com
- 00:18:41 – Explanation of the Embrasure Space platform
- 00:20:44 – Advice for young dentists starting their careers
- 00:21:50 – Outro
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