Dr. Martin Mendelson and Dr. Kyle Stanley explored the importance of finding purpose beyond professional achievements in dentistry, sharing personal experiences and discussing how to align team members with treatment goals while focusing on patient outcomes rather than just transactions. They emphasized the unique aspects of dentistry's ability to improve aesthetics, function, and health, while discussing the need for effective communication and understanding the "why" behind treatment cases. The conversation concluded with discussions about personal growth, gratitude, and the importance of developing both technical and soft skills in dentistry, encouraging listeners to attend their upcoming Lightside Live event.

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In this episode, Kyle and Martin dive into one of the most overlooked drivers of profitability in dentistry: overhead. They break down how controlling expenses can have just as much impact on take-home income as practice growth, especially when it comes to supplies and vendor payments. The conversation explores how DSOs use bulk purchasing power to secure better pricing, and why independent practices often feel at a disadvantage. Kyle shares his own experience joining a buying group and the meaningful savings it created through negotiated discounts and streamlined services. They close with a discussion on the future of independent dentistry and how tools like the Carabelli Club can help level the playing field, giving private practices the ability to compete with DSOs through smarter cost management and elevated quality.

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In this episode, Dr. Martin Mendelson and Dr. Kyle Stanley take a thoughtful look at the evolution of study clubs and where they fit in the future of dentistry. They explore the roots of study clubs as guilds, how these groups shaped early professional communities, and why their original purpose still matters today.

Kyle and Martin discuss how continuing education has shifted from local, in-person meetings to online programs, virtual communities, and on-demand learning and what that means for the modern dentist. They emphasize the importance of defining the mission, structure, and goals of a study club to keep it relevant and valuable in today’s fast-changing CE landscape.

The conversation wraps with insights on how study clubs can continue to thrive by focusing on authentic engagement, meaningful content, and the local relationships that make dentistry feel human. Whether you’re part of a study club or thinking about starting one, this episode offers a clear picture of what works, what doesn’t, and where the biggest opportunities are.

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