Soft Bites Podcast
Episodes
Selling Your Practice - the last episode
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After four years, this is our final episode. And it feels fitting to close with a conversation about one of the most complex and emotional decisions a...
Artificial Intelligence with António Mata
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome back Professor António Mata to explore one of the most talked-about topics in modern healthcare: artificial intelligence....
Hugo Madeira
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Hugo Madeira, a leading figure in Portuguese dentistry and an innovative force in healthcare. Hugo takes us through ...
Toxic Environment in a Dental Office
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many dental offices toxic work environments? We are trained to fix teeth, yet when a dentist opens a practice, they must now possess the kn...
The benefits of having a dental office manager
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having a knowledgeable dental office manager is not only good for the dental practice but also helps the dental team succeed and grow. In this episode...
Don’t have favorites in your team
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worked for a dental clinic where a ‘work-family' environment is promoted? Or are you a dental clinic owner who encourages the inte...
Dentists Dealing With an Alpha Nurse
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have been there; as dentists, we all get to work with an alpha nurse at least once throughout our careers. In this conversation, we try to unde...
A Dental Practice is a Long-Term Game
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dentistry has no shortcomings. A successful dental practice is a long-term game, and dentists must learn to play it if they want a long and fulfilling...
Buying a Porsche and still not raising your staff
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s still easy for dental clinics to offer minimum to low wages and salaries – especially if the applicants have no differentiated education or a...
Antonio Roma Torres: Dialogues Beyonde the Cusp
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to António Roma Torres, a Portuguese endodontist with a private practice focused on advanced endodontics, utilizing surgical...
Celebration Over Comparison: Develop a genuine desire to see others win
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into how can we develop the (genuine) desire to help others succeed in a highly competitive field like dentistry. First ...
Mehy Lo Presti: Global Dental Collective
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Mehy Lo Presti, a specialist in restorative dentistry based in London and co-founder of Global Dental Collective, a commun...
Olavo Guerreiro Viegas: Endo en Zo Academy
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year we were invited by an enthusiastic colleague to take our Conscious Leadership in Dentistry Course to Amsterdam. We were curious and schedule...
The Undervalued Benefits of Being a Dentist
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, we explore the often-forgotten positive aspects of being a dentist. Come on, our job provides many rewards and opportunities. It...
Andrea Dagot: Dental Hygiene 2.0
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dental Hygienist Andrea Dagot. Believe it or not, in many European countries, dental hygiene is still not recognize...
Onboarding Process in a Dental Practice
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Onboarding refers to the process of providing new employees with the resources they need to transition into a company. It essentially helps new hires...
Francisco T Barbosa - Beyond the Scalpel: A Journey Through Dentistry and Self-Discovery
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a surprising conversation. We already knew Francisco Teixeira Barbosa as an exceptional oral surgeon and speaker. What we didn't expect was t...
What is more important in a dental practice: the patients or the team?
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE WENT LIVE and we would love to hear your insights on this. What is more important in a dental practice: the patients or the team? Listen to our co...
Dr Laila Hishaw - Diversity in Dentistry
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Laila Hishaw is a fellow American Dentist, received her doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and her specialt...
Hiring Dentists: Go for good clinicians or good team players?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring the right Dentist for your clinic needs can be tricky. Should you go for someone with 20 years of experience or no experience but with the righ...
Developing a "learner" attitude
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no question that dentists view learning and constant technical updates as part of their profession. But when the subject is human skills we a...
The Art of Confrontation in Dentistry
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Difficult conversations are hard but much needed in a dental practice if you want things to go smoothly. It seems a paradox but it's not: confront...
Bruno Seabra: : The Art Behind Dental Photography
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruno Seabra is a Dentist with a mission: helping dentists be better professionals through dental photography. In this conversation, we talked about...
The Power of Please, Thank You and Sorry in Dentistry
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In team communication ”PLEASE”, “THANK YOU” and “SORRY” are three of the most important words. Especially in Dentistry where you spend yo...
Tips for more efficient written communication in dental teams
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The performance of a dental team can depend on many factors, but clear communication can make all the difference and should be a priority in a dental ...
Writing a Scientific Article
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jorge André shares his journey of almost 4 years, writing the 3 part scientific article "Clinical guidelines for posterior rest...
The Limitless Dentist: With Kaejenn Tchia
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaejenn Tchia is a young Australian Dentist and the face behind The Limitless Dentist @thelimitlessdentist In this conversation, we get to know Kaej...
Negotiating Your Work Conditions in Dentistry
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiating for work conditions in Dentistry should be a collaborative process, where Dentists and Dental Clinics can gain something. For this to happ...
Evidence Based Dentistry With Prof. Dr. António Mata - Episode 3
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Dentistry science or art? Prof António Mata tells us it's 100% science and explains to us why. This is episode 3 of a 3-part special series o...
Evidence Based Dentistry With Prof. Dr. António Mata - Episode 2
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of a 3-part special series on Evidence Based Dentistry with Prof. Antonio Mata. We start with a hot topic: is all clinical research useful ...
Evidence Based Dentistry With Prof. Dr. António Mata - Episode 1
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 1 of a 3-part special series on Evidence Based Dentistry with Prof. Dr. António Mata. Articles, evidence, research - let us be honest...
How to Keep Treating Patients as Human Beings
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humanity in healthcare rests on an awareness of patients as human beings first, and patients second. We know that being a dentist can be an exhausting...
Healthy Working Hours in Dentistry
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ideal working time in Dentistry? Until not so long ago it was considered normal for a Dentist to work for long hours 5/6 days a week. And ...
How to Deal With Critics and Haters
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn’t matter how you choose to live your dentistry practice - and especially if you choose to expose it on social media - someone will judge y...
Getting Things Done
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first step toward creating a sustainable truly satisfying career in dentistry is to have a vision of how you want your life to be, to have goals, ...
Digital Marketing for Dentists With João Leitão
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a much-promised episode about digital marketing and social media in Dentistry! If you listen to us you know that we talk about the role of ma...
Give Meditation a Try
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation is everywhere nowadays, it became mainstream, and the way we live our lives nowadays, filled with tension, stress, and stimulation, created...
Alessando Devigus: Are dentists being fooled by the dental industry?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are dentists being fooled by the dental industry? This was the motto for our conversation with Dr. Alessandro Devigus and it didn't disappoint! Dr...
Thinking About Starting a Dental Practice? Things You Should Know.
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If opening your own dental practice is something that you always dreamed of... go ahead! We fully support you! Just don't let it become your w...
Explore With Cláudia
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cláudia Duarte is a dentist and an explorer. Last year, her passion for traveling took her to a 3 months solo trip in South America. That adventure ...
Challenges of Employing the New Generations
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a generational gap in dentistry? We think yes and that we should be aware of it. Not to divide but to improve and learn from each other. Each...
Get Your Finances in Order
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive deep in finances. Financial awareness is key in dentistry. Jorge André discovered this very early in his career and shares th...
Diogo Gurreiro: The Power of Authenticity in Dentistry
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a surprising conversation. We already knew Diogo Guerreiro as an exceptional endodontist and speaker, known all over the world. What we didn&#...
The Perfectionism Trap
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Dentistry we tend to look at perfectionism with positivity. We know perfection doesn't exist, because it's subjective, but we continue to s...
Life Interrupted, featuring Dr. Parul Dua Makkar
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. Parul is a fellow American dentist and the owner of PDM Family Dental in Long Island, NY....
Managing the Work-Home Transition in Dentistry
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a Dentist, at one point or another, you’ve probably faced the challenge of how to make sure you leave work at work and not bring work stress home...
Dr. Kyle Stanley
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome international lecturer, tech entrepreneur and mental health in dentistry advocate, Dr. Kyle Stanley. Dr. Kyle Stanley, name...
Disconnect to Reconnect - The Importance of Taking Time Off in Dentistry
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2023 we talk about the importance of taking time off in Dentistry. Due to Dentistry being a very stressful profession all dent...
How to Cope With Failure in Dentistry Part 2
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Second part of our conversation on how to cope with failure in dentistry. As dentists, we all have times when we have to cope with failure. Som...
How To Cope With Failure in Dentistry Part 1
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As dentists, we all have times when we have to cope with failure. Some of us seem much more able to pick themselves up after these experiences t...
André Mariz de Almeida: The Happy Dentist
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we welcome our dear friend André Mariz de Almeida. André is specialized in temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and s...
Christina Radics - Self-Expression in Dentistry PART II
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the SECOND part of an interesting conversation with Dr. Christina Radics. Christina is one of those rare authentic persons about her wo...
Christina Radics - Self-Expression in Dentistry PART I
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first part of a long and interesting conversation with Dr. Christina Radics. We had so much fun talking to her. Christina is one of...
Jaz Gulati: The man behind one of the most impactful podcasts in dentistry
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a Dentist, you probably know Jaz Gulati. Jaz is the creator and host of Protrusive Dental Podcast, which is THE reference in dental podcast...
Emotional Awareness as a Key to Stress Reduction in Dentistry PART 2
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of a conversation about emotional awareness in dentistry. It's a personal conversation where a hard day of dentistry is descri...
Emotional Awareness as a Key to Stress Reduction in Dentistry PART 1
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first part of a conversation about emotional awareness in dentistry. It's a personal conversation where a hard day of dentistry is describ...
Importance of Initial Patient Examination in Dentistry
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A detailed initial patient assessment is a critical component in Dentistry. All dentists learn and know this. Not all dentists perform it. In this epi...
Rock n Roll Dentistry with Dr Jasper Thoolen
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode with Dr. Jasper Thoolen! Jasper has been a dentist since 2016, one of the five founders of the online education movemen...
Unusual paths in Dentistry: Career options for dentists beyond clinical practice.
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working in Dentistry apart from the clinical practice is a reality nowadays. Working as a practising dentist is the most common option, but there are ...
Beyond the Clinic with Dr Aalok Y Shukla
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode with Dr Aalok Y Shukla. Dr Aalok Y Shukla is the Co-founder and CEO of Uplift Health whose mission is to enable digital...
Is patient experience more important than staff satisfaction?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of Soft Bites Podcast is here! In episode 1 of this new season we answer this important question: Who's more important: Your patients o...
The difference between stress and anxiety in dentistry
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of the first season of Soft Bites Podcast we discuss stress and anxiety in dentistry. Chances are that you are probably exp...
Why dentists don't like to talk about money?
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we all know dentistry is special because it’s medical but it’s also commercial. It has the technical component, and it has the human emotional ...
Dealing with difficult patients
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Difficult patients cannot only create unpleasant situations but also have a negative effect on us and the clinic staff. In this episode we reflect on ...
Happiness at work: what is science telling us
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the 3 main proven skills that contribute to your happiness at work as a dentist: presence, gratitude and resilience. Pre...
Can you still have a life being a dedicated dentist
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you still have a life being a dedicated dentist? The answer is yes. But in dentistry balancing personal life and professional life it's not easy.&...
How to set boundaries to manage your time more effectively and avoid burnout
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you start off as a dentist, you feel thrilled. And you want to do as much as you can and see as many patients as you can. You give yourself entir...
Conscious Leadership in Dentistry
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we give more precise information about our upcoming Conscious Leadership in Dentistry Immersion Course: What are the key learnin...
Overcoming The Stress of Treatment Presentation (Live Webinar)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last year we hosted a live online event on the theme "Overcoming The Stress of Treatment Presentation: What every dentist should be aware of". T...
Reactive communication vs Proactive communication in Dentistry
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication awareness is especially important in dentistry because dentistry it's a job that tends to become our whole identity, making it easy to h...
How to delegate with success in Dentistry
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the secrets for stress reduction is to accept what you cannot control. That’s our starting point today. Either you are a practice owne...
How to start living your perfect day at the clinic and not get overwhelmed
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a question for you: How do you want your dentistry days to be like? Have you ever thought about it? In this episode we talk about how to start...
The importance of good communication in a multidisciplinary team. Practical measures to achieve it.
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays, many dental clinics already have a multidisciplinary team and in our opinion this is something to grow. The greatest beneficiary of a multid...
Are all dentists leaders or only the ones that own a clinic?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the Soft Bites Podcast first episode we reflect on the question: ARE ALL DENTISTS LEADERS OR ONLY THE ONES THAT OWN A CLINIC? Owning a clinic is a ...
Soft Bites: Your Life, Your Dentistry
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manuela and André joined on a podcast to reflect on both the challenges and beauty of dentistry as a profession and its impact on one's lifes, ...