Dentistry, Philosophy & Merging Systems Intersections & Management

You probably have seen the Dentistry emblem, but do you really understand its deeper meaning? Ruddle & Lisette discuss this brilliant design in the Opener. After, the two go on to examine the intriguing connection between philosophy and dentistry, with a special cameo from a leading philosopher endodontist, Dr. John West. Then, in keeping with the intersections theme, Ruddle is at the Board talking about merging systems. The show concludes with a Ruddle Flashback to some scary snake stuff; tune in to learn the origin story of Ruddle’s snake phobia.

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00:37 - INTRO: Dentistry Logo
04:43 - SEGMENT 1: Intersections – Philosophy & Dentistry
29:05 - SEGMENT 2: Merging Systems – Considerations for Preparing & Conefitting
58:34 - CLOSE: Ruddle Flashback – Origin Story of Ruddle’s Snake Phobia

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