Jul 9 / Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

Ep. 67 & 68: Interview with Dr. Betsy Bakeman

PART 1

PART 2

About the Sharecast 

In this two-part interview, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb sits down with Dr. Betsy Bakeman to delve into her journey in dentistry. They discuss her roles as president of the AARD and AACD, her private practice experience, and her teaching position at the Kois Center.

They also offer valuable insights on establishing healthy work boundaries, building strong patient referrals with specialists, and effectively showcasing your skills to the community.

In part one of this episode, you'll hear:

5:10 Entering a co-op dentistry program in high school
9:02 Determined to get into University of Michigan Dental School
14:01 Dr. Bakeman's experience in a male dominated field
21:30 Drawing important work boundaries for her family
34:18 How to build strong patient referrals

In part two of this episode, you'll hear:

2:00 First AACD meeting in 1996
4:46 Dr. John Kois and his clinical teaching program
6:42 Teaching at the Kois Center
17:02 Mentorship & Community
22:30 Advice for young dentists

Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD

Dr. Hartlieb is the founder & CEO of Dental Online Training. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a MEMBER of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and he runs a full-time cosmetic and restorative practice in Chicago.

Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.

Elizabeth M. Bakeman, DDS

Dr. Bakeman is an Adjunct Faculty member at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington. She currently holds the position of President at the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and has previously served as President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Additionally, she serves as both an Accreditation and Fellowship examiner for the AACD and was honored with the AACD's 2013 Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Education.  She also works with dentists and technicians at the Kois Center, and maintains a full-time private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You can find Dr. Bakeman on IG: @betsybakemandds

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