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Dentistry is changing — clinically, culturally, and technologically. In this episode, Dr. Edgard El Chaar sits down with Dr. Sherman Farahani to explore what defines the next generation of modern dentistry.

From multidisciplinary specialty collaboration to advanced digital workflows, they discuss how today’s dentists are redefining excellence beyond social media trends and cosmetic hype.

This conversation covers:

• Why team-based specialty dentistry leads to better long-term outcomes
• The difference between true esthetic mastery and “Instagram dentistry”
• How technology improves precision, predictability, and patient experience
• Mentorship, partnership, and building a culture of excellence
• The challenges young dentists face in today’s rapidly evolving landscape

At NYC Dental Smiles, dentistry is not transactional — it’s relational. Patients enter into a long-term partnership rooted in trust, craftsmanship, and clinical integrity.

Whether you’re a dentist, dental student, or patient curious about where the profession is headed, this episode offers insight into what the future of dentistry truly looks like.

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Dental school teaches you how to graduate. It doesn’t teach you how to build a career.

In this episode, Dr. Edgard El Chaar speaks directly to dental students and early-career dentists about the realities of modern dentistry—what’s missing from formal education, the dangers of shortcuts, and why mastery still matters in an era of speed, scale, and corporate pressure.

This conversation covers:

- What dental school does and does not prepare you for

- The role of mentorship, fundamentals, and lifelong learning

- General practice vs specialization, and the risks of the “super GP” mindset

- Corporate dentistry vs ownership, and how to think long-term

- Why craftsmanship, hospitality, and social awareness still define great dentists

If you’re considering dentistry—or already in it—this episode is about playing the long game and building a career with purpose, skill, and durability.

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Is dental school worth it anymore?

In this episode, Dr. Edgar El Chaar breaks down the real cost of becoming a dentist, financially, professionally, and personally. From six-figure student debt to the rise of AI in healthcare, this is an unfiltered look at what future dentists need to understand before choosing this path.

This conversation is inspired by the advice he gives his own son and the mistakes he has seen too many young dentists make.

If you’re thinking about dentistry, don’t make the decision blind. Watch this.