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In this thoughtful exploration of professional identity, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas revisit the foundational topic of authenticity in dental practice. They examine how cookie-cutter practice models and standardized expectations create a confining "box" that leads many practitioners to imposter syndrome and burnout.Dr. House shares her personal journey of breaking free from professional constraints, revealing how the 2008 recession became a pivotal moment for discovering the power of vulnerability with patients. This authentic connection not only transformed her practice dynamics but led to one of her most successful years following the economic downturn.The hosts explore how aligning your practice with your authentic self creates resonance with patients who can intuitively sense when someone isn't being genuine. They discuss the importance of creating systems that allow you to practice according to your values and natural tendencies rather than forcing yourself into a model that isn't sustainable for your wellbeing.The conversation bridges clinical excellence with personal fulfillment by addressing the courage required to deviate from perceived "best practices" and embrace your unique approach to dentistry. Dr. House shares how bringing her team into her home for annual planning meetings—against conventional wisdom—strengthened connections and created a more meaningful work environment.This episode offers wisdom for the whole practitioner by emphasizing that authenticity isn't just a buzzword but a practical strategy for creating a sustainable, fulfilling career and meaningful patient relationships in dentistry.
In this episode of The Authentic Dentist podcast, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas discuss the challenging topic of embezzlement in dental practices. Dr. House shares her personal experience with a trusted employee who stole approximately $100,000 over an 18-month period. The conversation begins with Dr. House recounting a call from a young dentist who recently purchased a practice and noticed discrepancies in the financial records, with an office manager behaving secretively.Dr. House explains how she discovered her own embezzlement situation during COVID when money was taken from a stimulus check, and how she ultimately hired professional help from Susan Gunn to conduct a thorough investigation. She emphasizes that many dental professionals face similar situations, and that it's important to have proper systems in place to detect financial irregularities.The hosts also discuss the challenges of trusting employees, especially in the era of remote work, and the difficulty of balancing trust with appropriate oversight. Dr. House mentions the frequency of calls she receives from other dentists facing similar issues, and her ability to provide resources and guidance based on her 25 years of experience.Toward the end of the episode, Shawn mentions Dr. House's recent honor of hosting a live podcast at the UOP alumni meeting, where she interviewed influential graduates, including Brian Harris.
Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas, discuss the uncomfortable relationship many healthcare providers have with "sales" and why it's actually a moral obligation to effectively communicate treatment options to patients. She explores how dentists must overcome their aversion to being perceived as "salespeople" while recognizing their responsibility to help patients understand possibilities they may not know exist. The conversation delves into pricing psychology, the importance of genuine belief in what you're offering, and how proper value communication leads to better patient outcomes. Dr. House emphasizes that effective "selling" in healthcare isn't about manipulation but about helping patients envision and achieve better health outcomes they might not realize are possible.
Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas explore the evolution of branding in dentistry, moving beyond traditional visual elements like logos to focus on authentic storytelling and human connection. They discuss how modern branding requires dentists to align their practice with their true identity rather than performing to market expectations. Using examples from consumer brands like Power Bar versus Cliff Bar, they illustrate how authentic storytelling builds trust and attracts the right patients. The conversation emphasizes that successful dental branding isn't about following trends or implementing systems, but rather about clearly communicating who you are and building genuine connections with patients who resonate with your approach.
In this episode, Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House dive deep into the challenges and strategies of transitioning away from dental insurance to a fee-for-service model. Drawing from years of experience, Dr House shares the critical steps to analyzing patient data, understanding financial implications, and communicating with patients to ensure a smooth transition. She also discusses the emotional challenges of letting go of beloved patients and how to balance profitability with patient care. Whether you're considering dropping an insurance provider or simply curious about optimizing your practice, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-life examples.
Dr. Allison House discusses the challenging financial landscape facing new dentists today, focusing on the staggering $500,000+ student debt burden from dental school tuition alone. She reveals why she advises her own children against entering dentistry and explores the limited career options for recent graduates, including potentially predatory DSO contracts and low-paying associate positions. The episode details how new dentists often struggle for their first five years, facing challenges with loan repayment, finding sustainable employment, and establishing their careers. While solutions like military scholarships exist, they're limited and come with their own tradeoffs. The discussion highlights a concerning cycle in modern dentistry where high education costs, insurance reimbursement rates, and corporate involvement create a challenging environment for new professionals.
In this sobering discussion, Dr. Allison House and Shawn examine the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO and the unprecedented reaction from the medical community. The conversation delves into the deep-seated frustrations within the healthcare system, from insurance claim denials affecting patient outcomes to the crushing administrative burden on healthcare providers. The hosts explore how the incident reflects broader systemic issues, including the impact of profit-driven healthcare decisions, astronomical insurance costs, and the unsustainable combination of massive medical school debt with declining reimbursements. While condemning vigilante justice, they discuss how this tragic event has exposed the healthcare system's fundamental brokenness and the complex challenges of reform. The discussion touches on concerns about potential copycat incidents and emphasizes that meaningful change requires addressing multiple interconnected issues in healthcare, from insurance practices to medical education costs.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas discuss the importance of acknowledging and celebrating significant moments in both personal and professional life. The conversation is sparked by the lack of celebration for Olivia Reeves' Olympic weightlifting gold medal win in Paris. They explore how modern society often rushes past achievements without proper recognition, from major accomplishments like publishing books to smaller workplace victories. The hosts discuss how different people prefer different types of recognition, using examples from their dental practice, family members, and professional experiences. They also reflect on how digital technology has changed the way we capture and value moments, comparing modern phone photography to traditional film cameras. The episode emphasizes the importance of intentional celebration and recognition in building stronger relationships and organizational culture, while acknowledging that the approach to celebration should be tailored to individual preferences.
Are you ready to set some serious goals, break through your limits, and discover the power of self-awareness? Our latest episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss! Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they dive into: ✨ Setting clear, achievable goals for success ✨ Overcoming the dreaded "upper limit problem" ✨ Harnessing self-awareness for personal and professional growth Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
Hey everyone! Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zayas are back with Part 2 of our deep dive into the power of language on The Authentic Dentist Podcast.Ever wondered how the words you use can shape your reality? This episode is packed with more eye-opening insights and practical tips on transforming your personal and professional life through the power of positive language.Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
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In this episode of The Authentic Dentist Podcast, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas dive deep into the multifaceted concept of success. From personal stories about family and career to the importance of authenticity, this conversation will inspire you to redefine what success means in your life. Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
Exciting News!A brand new episode of The Authentic Dentist podcast has just dropped! Join hosts Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they dive deep into the world of dental continuing education and the crucial steps needed for successful implementation. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! Here's a teaser: "Discover the key to bridging the gap between learning and action in dentistry." Tune in now on your preferred streaming platforms!Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
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Join us as Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas delve into the world of dentistry, discussing the importance of defining success on your own terms.
Dive into the latest episode of the Authentic Dentist Podcast with Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House. Discover the impact of personality tests on dental practices, uncover actionable insights for effective leadership, and explore the psychology of pricing and decision-making in the industry. Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
In our latest podcast episode, of The Authentic Dentist podcast, join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they dive into the high-stakes decision-making process of investing in a coaching program for her dental practice.Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
Dive into the intriguing world of dentistry as Shawn and Dr. Allison House discuss "Narcissism in Dentistry" on the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Discover the delicate balance between confidence and empathy, and how it shapes success in the field.Connect with Shawn ZajasIG: @zanadentalConnect with Dr. Allison HouseIG: @housedental
In our latest episode, Dr. Allison House and Shawn tackle the pressing challenges dental practitioners face amidst a changing economy and rising inflation. Connect with Shawn Zajas IG: @zanadental Connect with Dr. Allison House IG: @housedental
Join Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House on the Authentic Dentist podcast as they dive into a captivating discussion inspired by "Ted Lasso." Gain actionable insights on challenging self-judgment, practicing open communication, and extending grace to others. Connect with Shawn Zajas IG: @zanadental Connect with Dr. Allison House IG: @housedental
In this podcast episode of The Authentic Dentist, hosts Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House discuss how personal brands evolve over time while still staying true to who you are. They draw examples from musicians like Meghan Trainor and Pink who have been consistent with their brand, despite evolving over time.
Dr. Allison House sits down with Dr. Maestras, host of "New Dentist on The Block" podcast, to discuss her journey to becoming a dentist and the inspiration behind her new podcast. @newdentistsontheblock Dr. Maestras shares her experiences working in public health and how that led her to start a podcast that focuses on sharing the stories and experiences of new dentists.
Dr. Avi Patel is a man on a mission, and his passion for dentistry is contagious. He has been making waves in the industry, and at the Voices of Dentistry conference, he caught the attention of Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas with his impressive story and personable nature. Let's take a closer look at Dr. Patel's journey and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way
2nd Date Update: CJ took Allison HOUSE HUNTING on their first date and now she hasn't gotten back to him...did she enjoy it or was she scared away by CJ being too domestic for a first date...?
At the Voices of Dentistry conference, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas met up with Dr. Richard Lowe. Dr. Lowe, has been podcasting since 2016 and he was inspired by other great podcasters in dentistry and today owns eighteen dental practices. Listen along and pick up the keys to success that he shares here.
Overjet is an artificial intelligence company that automatically analyses radiographs in real-time, with really three main goals; we want clinicians to be more confident, more accurate, and more clinically precise. So, they want to improve patient outcomes by helping clinicians evaluate the radiographs more consistently and they do that in real-time as X-rays are taken. It's a cloud-based platform, so everything lives in a browser tab, super easy to integrate.Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore this technology.
As a dentist you can get rich, but can you truly attain wealth? The basic form of leverage a dentist can employ is the leverage of human labor... but true wealth is now built on code and media. How can dentists use these new forms of leverage to transcend riches and become wealthy?Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore this topic.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore the challenging waters of how to deal with difficult employees. We've all had them - how do you navigate the challenge and lead your practice towards success this year in spite of difficult team members?
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore the recent holiday meltdown that Southwest Airlines experienced. Discover what went wrong and how you can take the lessons learned to help your dental practice grow in 2023.
Ever struggled with a bad mindset that held you back from the success you wanted in Dentistry? How about one that was flat out embarrassing? Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share the embarrassing mindsets that they've personally struggled with in their pursuit of excellence in both dentistry and business.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they discuss the current recession and how to recession proof your practice.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share some of the unique benefits they've both personally received from having a business coach. Let's face it, Dentistry is challenging, especially building and growing your own practice. In this episode you'll discover that a coach does more than just provide accountability, they will help you uncover foundational aspects of running your dental practice that may not even be on your grid.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share all about how to create an indemnity group, a great safety net for your dental practice. Ever wondered what would happen to your practice if you personally experienced a negative health event that caused a short term disability? What do you do with all of the scheduled patients that you are legally required to treat if you aren't able to treat them? Listen to this podcast to discover one of the greatest safety nets you can create for your practice!
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they discuss the ethics of Dentistry and share a specific and current case study in Dr. Houses practice.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share about the struggle that dentists encounter when faced with unfair 1-star reviews from Google or Yelp. Has the power shifted too much in favor of the patient? If you've been wrongfully reviewed, what are your options? Check out this episode as Allison and Shawn explore these questions and more.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn as they discuss the technology you absolutely must embrace in Dentistry today - and enjoy their candid discussion about some of the challenges that come with it.
Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore the value of your team and leadership lessons from the hit show Ted Lasso.
You have goals. Very ambitious goals, not just for this year, but also beyond. How to you not only set out to achieve those goals, but incorporate strategic learning paths to set yourself up for sustainable success in your career. Listen as Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas share insights on how to set and achieve goals that are worth pursuing - so you can climb the right mountain that has both success and fulfillment.
In this episode of The Authentic Dentist podcast, join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they interview special guest Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, who is The Alchemist Dentist. Listen and get inspired as Dr. Metcalfe shares her story of burnout and depression as a dentist that eventually led her to create The Alchemist Dentist, which is on a mission to empower dentists to overcome the challenges of burnout, perfectionism and depression.
Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas discuss not only how to avoid burnout, but also how to recognize if you are headed for burnout in your personal and professional life. Enjoy this candid and vulnerable discussion about a challenge that all of us achievers have to learn to overcome.
In today's episode of The Authentic Podcast, Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House, DMD, talk about “The Missing Piece”, what that looked like in their lives, and what it might look like in yours. The events of 2020 caused many people to step up in ways that they never had to before, which proved to be beneficial in many ways. From a simple code saving 10 hours a week to picking up extra administrative work outside of the typical Dental Professional's job, Shawn and Allison talk about how excited people were to step into new responsibilities. In order for a muscle to grow, it must undergo stress. 2020 has been a year full of unbelievable stress. Now we are beginning to see unbelievable growth.
Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas are back with another noteworthy episode. In this episode, they discuss the three things you can do to prepare for an extraordinary 2021. Write a patient letter. Include oral care regimens related to overall health and immunity. Start gathering data for your 1st of year meeting. What kind of things do you want to do for your practice to grow it? Take time to reflect on how you can be at your best. What are some little things you can do on a daily basis that will make you feel healthy? Amidst a pandemic, it can be difficult to stay motivated and easy to lose sight of what's important and necessary to have a successful practice. Shawn and Allison talk about how to take adversity and turn it into a productive asset, as well as the importance of your health and how it directly affects your performance and practice.
Hosts Daniel House and Allison House (yes, really) spend time together finding out the best things for couples to do together at home! Movies, shows, video games, board games, card games, music, podcasts or activities! We will find out what works and what doesn't for you and your significant other, or whole family! We will take an objective view and come to the conclusion... house divided or house decided? New episodes weekly, look out for our first episode on Sunday, October 18th 2020! Podcast artwork by Hannah (IG: @sketchy_doodles) House Decided theme "House Excited!" by Eli S.
Shawn Zajas is Founder of Zana, the electric toothbrush program, redefined. Shawn is also the cofounder of The Authentic Dentist – a company he started with his partner Dr. Allison House. At the core of The Authentic Dentist is the belief that the answer to the current challenges in dentistry, is dentists discovering that their greatest asset is their personal brand – and that forming that brand out of their authentic selves is the best strategy for success in dentistry today.
In the wake of the ADA's statement requesting dental offices nationwide close their doors for 3 weeks, what must dental offices do to navigate these uncertain waters? In this episode, Dr. Allison House and Shawn interview Labor Law expert attorney Denise Blommel. Listen as she outlines what Dentists can do today to get through this current crisis.
Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast. Join Dr. Allison House of House Dental in Scottsdale and Shawn Zajas, Founder of Zana… a company helping Dentists extend their Care Beyond the Chair, as they lead dentists deeper along the journey of authenticity – to reach greater fulfillment in their professional lives and to deliver remarkable patient experiences. At the core of the authentic dentist is the belief that the answer to the current challenges in dentistry is dentists discovering that their greatest asset and point of differentiation is their personal brand – and that forming that brand out of their authentic selves is the best strategy for success in dentistry today.
50 years ago, the Woodstock music festival changed the world. Special guest, Kevin Reardon, attended this event and shares his memories of the music, the people and the atmosphere. More than just a “rockumentary” Kevin's recollections and Dan and Glenn's insights provide clarity on how God can speak to us through the psychedelic and how this event was of great spiritual significance. Opening this edition is Allison House performing a cover of Joni Mitchell's “Woodstock”
Allison House is an independent designer and visual artist who worked with tech startups like Dropbox, Codecademy and Treehouse before diving into 3D illustration and design. In this episode, she shares how she made the transition to 3D, how she's working to help other designers do the same, and why it's important to push yourself and get into uncomfortable territory. “The right next move is not to sit and think about what your passion might be, the right move is to take action and try new things.” — Allison House Show Links: Allison House Allison House on Dribbble Allison on Twitter 3D for Designers Cinema 4D Featured Shots: Volumetric Drive-by Tweedy's "Summer Noon" music video
Allison House is an independent designer and visual artist who worked with tech startups like Dropbox, Codecademy and Treehouse before diving into 3D illustration and design. In this episode, she shares how she made the transition to 3D, how she's working to help other designers do the same, and why it's important to push yourself and get into uncomfortable territory. “The right next move is not to sit and think about what your passion might be, the right move is to take action and try new things.” — Allison House Show Links: Allison House Allison House on Dribbble Allison on Twitter 3D for Designers Cinema 4D Featured Shots: Volumetric Drive-by Tweedy's "Summer Noon" music video
This week we hopped on a call with the one-and-only Allison House! Allison currently lives in Austin, exploring her way through 3D art and design - in this episode we chat about her background in design, her transition into 3D and what she's excited for in the future.
Guest-Ben Chad Pytel talks with Allison House about maintaining personal growth while freelancing, and her approach to harnessing your capacity to learn. allison.house Origins Tiny Habits- BJ Fogg "Summer Noon"- Tweedy Design Tips Signup House on Twitter
For this Snippet, we discuss Why Diversity Actually Matters (Examining Women and People of Color in the Net Awards) by Allison House. (http://www.pagebreakpodcast.com/snippets/diversity-in-tech)
This week, Allison House steps in for Nick Pettit and shows you how to design for content. Then Jim shows you the basics of browser cookies. Yum!