In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we continue Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means when working with the next generation of dentists.

Joining us is Erica Hwin, founder of The Graduate Dentist and host of The Graduate Dentist Podcast. Together, we explore what dentistry school doesn’t teach and the realities facing early-career clinicians in modern practice.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What dentistry school doesn’t teach but every dentist needs.

• The biggest challenges facing early-career dentists today.

• Why imposter syndrome and burnout are more common than people admit.

• How Gen Z is reshaping dentistry and workplace expectations.

• How practice owners can better support and retain young clinicians.

• What leading with purpose looks like in real life.

• How to build a more supportive, future-focused dental profession.

Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, clinician, student, or part of a wider dental team, this episode is full of insights on purpose-driven leadership, people-first culture, and supporting the next generation of dental talent.

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In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we kick off Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means for dentistry in 2026.

Joining us are Ben Flewett, VP of International at Henry Schein One, and James Harker, Executive Director for UK & APAC at Henry Schein One. They unpack key findings from the Henry Schein One white paper and explore the biggest pressures, opportunities, and technologies shaping the future of dentistry today.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Workforce, economic, and regulatory pressures shaping dentistry in 2026.

• Key insights from the Henry Schein One white paper and what they mean in practice.

• How AI is transforming workflows, diagnostics, clinical notes, and patient communication.

• Why cloud-based systems are critical for scalability, security, and innovation.

• How tools like Dentally reduce admin burden and support stretched teams.

• The evolving role of patient education and informed consent.

• How technology frees teams to focus on meaningful patient care.

• Practical leadership advice for building motivated, engaged teams in times of change.

Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, clinician, or part of a wider dental team, this episode is full of insights on purpose-driven leadership, smart tech adoption, and preparing your practice for what’s next.

Download the White Paper here: https://info.dentally.com/current-future-perceptions-in-dentistry

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Welcome to Spilling the Teath, the podcast from Henry Schein One - where we have real conversations with the people redefining dentistry.

Hosted by Alan Mutton and Dr Ryan Hungate, this series explores how we can lead with purpose - in your practice, your team, and the wider dental community.

Across Season Two, Alan and Ryan sit down with industry trailblazers to uncover how they’re:

1. Building mental fitness at work
2. Transforming private practices through branding, team culture, and mindset shifts
3. Championing diversity, mentorship, and advocacy at scale
4. Interpreting the trends shaping the next decade of dentistry
5. Unlocking the potential of Gen Z teams

From purposeful leadership to cultural transformation, Season Two brings you real stories, honest conversations, and practical insights from the voices driving dentistry forward.

Season Two launches January 14 - subscribe now so you can be the first to discover how purpose‑driven leadership is reshaping dentistry 🚀