Podcasts by The Authentic Dentist

#62 › Growth and Grace: Redefining The Worst Moments In Life from 2023-09-11T08:00

Join Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House on the Authentic Dentist podcast as they dive into a captivating discussion inspired by "Ted Lasso."  

Gain actionable insights on challenging s...

#61 › High Performances: Lessons from an Olympic Weightlifter from 2023-09-04T08:00

🙌 Exciting Episode Alert!  

Join hosts Shawn Zajas and Allison House as they dive into the world of high performance and uncover actionable insights that have propelled Olympic ...

#60 › Lessons from Ted Lasso part 2 from 2023-08-28T08:00

🔥Unlocking Trust and Authenticity: Lessons from "Ted Lasso"

Join us in this engaging podcast episode as hosts Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House dive into the world of leadership, drawing ...

#59 › Evolution of Your Brand - Staying True To Yourself from 2023-05-18T09:00

In this podcast episode of The Authentic Dentist, hosts Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House discuss how personal brands evolve over time while still staying true to who you are.  They draw ex...

#58 › Exploring the Dark Side of Dentistry: Mental Health and Suicide from 2023-05-09T08:00

Join us as we discuss mental health, burnout, and the devastating reality of suicide among dentists. It's time to shed light on this important issue and start having real conversations.

#57 › Reassessing Your Goals and Priorities: Taking Action for a Fulfilling Life from 2023-04-24T08:00

In this podcast, Dr. House and Shawn discuss the importance of reassessing goals and ensuring they are scheduled in order for them to happen. They discuss their own experiences with procrastinat...

#56 ›"New Dentist on The Block": A Podcast for New Dentists by Dr. Maestras from 2023-04-17T14:00

Dr. Allison House sits down with Dr. Maestras, host of "New Dentist on The Block" podcast, to discuss her journey to becoming a dentist and the inspiration behind her new podcast. @newdentistson...

#55 › Improving Dental Practice Performance with Data-Driven Insights: Insights from Dental Intelligence from 2023-04-10T14:00

👉Check out the latest episode of our podcast where Dr. House & Shawn interview Katie and Steve from @dental.intelligence 

They discuss the importance of using data analytics and ...

#54 › Dedicated Sleep and Implants with Doug Baker from 2023-04-07T14:00

Dedicated sleeping implants overcomes the financial barrier, of patients who desperately need sleep treatments.  It’s a specialty Medical Group, which is unique and available in all 50 stat...

#53 › Success In Dentistry with Dr. Avi Patel from 2023-03-28T09:30

Dr. Avi Patel is a man on a mission, and his passion for dentistry is contagious. He has been making waves in the industry, and at the Voices of Dentistry conference, he caught the attention of ...

#52 › Why it is Important to Create Margin in Your Life with Dr. Chris Majors from 2023-03-21T08:00

Dr. Chris Majors, a dentist who graduated in 1998, spoke to Dr. Allison and Shawn at the Voices of Dentistry conference. During their conversation, Dr. Majors emphasized the importance of having...

#51 › How to Go From a Dental Grad to A Practice Owner with Dr. Lowe from 2023-03-15T08:00

At the Voices of Dentistry conference, Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas met up with Dr. Richard Lowe. Dr. Lowe, has been podcasting since 2016 and he was inspired by other great podcasters in d...

#50 › Artificial Intelligence with Overjet's Rob&Chris from 2023-03-06T03:00

Overjet is an artificial intelligence company that automatically analyses radiographs in real-time, with really three main goals; we want clinicians to be more confident, more accurate, and more...

#49 › Building wealth in dentistry - exploring forms of leverage for Dentists from 2023-01-16T03:00

As a dentist you can get rich, but can you truly attain wealth? The basic form of leverage a dentist can employ is the leverage of human labor... but true wealth is now built on code and media....

#48 › How to deal with challenging employees in your dental practice from 2023-01-09T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore the challenging waters of how to deal with difficult employees. We've all had them - how do you navigate the challenge and lead your pract...

#47 › How the Southwest Airlines meltdown can help your dental practice in 2023 from 2023-01-03T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore the recent holiday meltdown that Southwest Airlines experienced.

Discover what went wrong and how you can take the lessons learned ...

#46 › Create an Experience: Interview with Michael Dinsio from 2022-11-17T00:00

Michael Dinsio is a Dental Practice Consultant and Strategist that has helped over 500 doctors start, buy, and grow their practices for almost a decade. He is a leader, Speaker, Consultant, and ...

#45 › Embarrassing Mindsets that are Holding You Back in Dentistry from 2022-10-21T03:00

Ever struggled with a bad mindset that held you back from the success you wanted in Dentistry? How about one that was flat out embarrassing?

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as th...

#44 › Recession Proof Your Practice from 2022-10-07T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they discuss the current recession and how to recession proof your practice.

#43 › Level Up in How to Run Your Dental Practice - Hiring a Business Coach from 2022-08-22T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share some of the unique benefits they've both personally received from having a business coach.

Let's face it, Dentistry is challenging, es...

#42 › How to Create an Indemnity Group to Reduce Your Practice Liability from 2022-08-08T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share all about how to create an indemnity group, a great safety net for your dental practice.

Ever wondered what would happen to your practi...

#41 › Ethics in Dentistry - the Challenge of Always Doing the Right Thing from 2022-07-26T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they discuss the ethics of Dentistry and share a specific and current case study in Dr. Houses practice.

#40 › Public Shaming in Dentistry and What You Can Do About it from 2022-04-18T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they share about the struggle that dentists encounter when faced with unfair 1-star reviews from Google or Yelp.

Has the power shifted too much in...

#39 › Embracing Technology for Success in Dentistry Today from 2022-04-11T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn as they discuss the technology you absolutely must embrace in Dentistry today - and enjoy their candid discussion about some of the challenges that come with it....

#38 › Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso from 2022-02-07T03:00

Join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they explore the value of your team and leadership lessons from the hit show Ted Lasso.

#37 › Strategic Learning&Goal Setting for 2022 from 2022-01-31T03:00

You have goals. Very ambitious goals, not just for this year, but also beyond. How to you not only set out to achieve those goals, but incorporate strategic learning paths to set yourself up f...

#36 › The Alchemist Dentist: Dr Jessica Metcalfe - Special Interview: Why Cost of Dentistry Shouldn't be Mental Health from 2022-01-17T04:30

In this episode of The Authentic Dentist podcast, join Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas as they interview special guest Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, who is The Alchemist Dentist. Listen and get inspi...

#35 › How to Avoid Burnout in Dentistry from 2022-01-10T05:00

Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas discuss not only how to avoid burnout, but also how to recognize if you are headed for burnout in your personal and professional life. Enjoy this candid and vu...

#34 › Where The Heart Is - w/ Special Guest Steve Anderson from 2021-06-01T03:00

In this episode of The Authentic Dentist, Shawn and Allison have a special guest on the show – Allison’s long-time friend and mentor, Steve Anderson. Steve helps kickstart practices and guides p...

#33 › The Power Of Change from 2021-05-03T03:00

Implementing change of any kind, whether it be new software, a new profession, or even a new lifestyle can be slow, painful, and daunting. However, not allowing yourself to grow and change can b...

#32 › How To Level Up Personally&Professionally from 2021-04-09T03:00

What does it take to level up personally and professionally? How important is coaching to you and your practice?

We all have gifts and strengths that we can play on and excel at. Howe...

#31 › What We Can Learn From Tom Brady Pt. 2 from 2021-03-15T06:00

In the last episode, Shawn and Allison talk about how Tom Brady cultivated the right mental attitude, and how he focused on key fundamentals which contributed to his success.

In this episo...

#30 › What We Can Learn From Tom Brady Pt. 1 from 2021-03-01T03:33

What are the mindsets, habits and lifestyles of winners? Success leaves clues, and on this episode of The Authentic Dentist, Shawn and Dr. Allison talk about the one and only, the G.O.A.T. Tom B...

#29 › Focused Finance for 2021 from 2021-02-11T10:30

In this episode of The Authentic Dentist, Shawn and Dr. House dive into the importance of tracking finances and understanding profit and loss for your company.

It’s important to remember t...

#28 › How To Crush Your Next Annual Meeting from 2020-12-23T03:00

In this special episode of The Authentic Dentist podcast, Shawn and Dr. Allison give you a game plan that you can use to give an outstanding annual team meeting! They discuss 5 things to impleme...

#27 › Dealing With Tragedy - What No One Talks About from 2020-12-18T16:30

How do you remain professional when tragedy happens in your life? Where do you draw the line of communicating with your team or Choosing to still show up to work?

Tragedy happens to all of...

#26 › The Missing Piece - The Practicality of Unconventional Thinking from 2020-11-16T06:00

In today’s episode of The Authentic Podcast, Shawn Zajas and Dr. Allison House, DMD, talk about “The Missing Piece”, what that looked like in their lives, and what it might look like in yours. Listen

#25 › One Decision Away from Crushing It - Lessons from a World Class Athlete from 2020-10-22T06:30

In this episode of The Authentic Dentist, Allison shares a story of her friend, Jessica. Jessica is a world-class athlete who was invited to go to the Colorado Olympic Weightlifting Training Cen...

#24 › Bounce Back into 2021 - 3 Ways to Prepare Your Practice for the New Year from 2020-10-11T06:30

Dr. Allison House and Shawn Zajas are back with another noteworthy episode. In this episode, they discuss the three things you can do to prepare for an extraordinary 2021.  <...

#23 › Making It Happen - Creating Value in Dentistry: Guest Interview with Tonya Lanthier from Dental Post from 2020-09-30T03:00

Right now more than ever, dental professionals have found themselves at a crossroad. Is this the time to keep moving forward and doing business-as-usual, or amidst this current pandemic, is the...

#22 › What Does Authenticity Look Like? from 2020-08-29T03:00

If you ever struggle with feeling like you aren't enough or feeling the tendency to hide or be timid about your strengths - chances are you could grow in authenticity! Join Allison and Shawn as...

#21 › Capitalizing on the Recent Shifts in Dentistry from 2020-08-21T03:00

In this episode Allison and Shawn share how to find the new opportunities that exist because of the recent shifts in Dentistry. Not only will discovering these areas for growth help your practi...

#20 › Recreating Your Team After the Quarantine from 2020-07-17T03:00

Things have changed. The normal we've all been accustomed to before the pandemic isn't coming back. Some of your team may not have come back.

Join Allison and Shawn as they discuss how t...

#19 › Challenging&Changing the Narrative You Believe from 2020-06-29T03:00

We are all living out a story... a personal narrative that greatly affects our day-in-and-day-out decisions and outlook. In this podcast, listen as Allison and Shawn share about how to challeng...

#18 › Rediscovering Your Passion&Reconnecting With Your Patients from 2020-06-08T03:00

Join Allison and Shawn as they discuss the importance of rediscovering your passion for dentistry and how to elevate your presence in your practice to connect authentically with your patients.

#17 › What Dentists Need to Know to Succeed in the New Normal from 2020-05-23T03:00

For many Dentists around the country, the new normal is here. However it's not easily defined, as it's in a constant state of evolution. More than ever, Dentists are faced with the challenge o...

#16 › Reimagining Dentistry: Post COVID-19 Opportunities from 2020-05-01T03:00

The "new normal" either is upon you, or will be shortly depending upon where you live. The fallout from COVID-19 is real, and can be real scary because of the uncertainty that is shrouding dent...

#15 › How to Reopen Your Practice from 2020-04-27T03:00

Many states where shelter and place orders have been issued are lifting the ban and allowing dental practices to get ushered into the "new" normal.

What will it be like trying to reopen yo...

#14 › How to Communicate In Crisis from 2020-04-13T03:00

Difficult conversations with employees or those close to you are always a challenge. That was before the current crisis. COVID-19 has created an environment ripe for miscommunication at a time...

#13 › Innovate or Stagnate: The New Era of Dentistry from 2020-04-03T03:00

If you are like most dentists right now, you want Dentistry to return to normal... the way it was before COVID-19. But that normal may never return.

Join Allison House DMD and Shawn Zajas...

#12 › Navigating COVID-19 - Understanding Your Financial Options - Interview with Banker Ryan Parker from 2020-03-26T03:00

Are you wondering what your options might be financially as you try and defer payments and survive during this crisis? Listen as Allison House DMD and Shawn Zajas interview banker Ryan Parker f...

#11 › The Corona Crisis: Setting the Stage for Heroes in Dentistry from 2020-03-19T23:00

Ever wondered what the perfect launching pad is for a hero? It's adversity, challenge and tragedy. It's our current crisis with COVID-19.

Who will rise up and lead? Who will step into...

#10 › COVID-19: Finding the Hope to Overcome from 2020-03-19T03:00

If the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge in any way for you or those close to you, then join Allison House DMD and Shawn as they open up in an honest and transparent tone to bring a message...

#9 › COVID-19: Paying Your Team During the Crisis from 2020-03-17T19:45

In the wake of the ADA's statement requesting dental offices nationwide close their doors for 3 weeks, what must dental offices do to navigate these uncertain waters? 

In this episode...

#8 › Protecting Your Legacy Through Strategic Asset Protection from 2020-03-14T03:00

You want to build a practice that will last and be a legacy you can pass on. To do that you need to ensure you have all the necessary items in place to protect and secure your future.

#7 › Creating a Culture of Excellence Pt 2 from 2020-02-21T03:00

Want to know the difference between a yellow flag vs a red flag when evaluating whether to fire an employee?

Join Allison and Shawn as they explore this topic and share some key takeaways ...

#6 › Creating a Culture of Excellence from 2020-01-27T03:00

Want to create an amazing culture yet you find yourself frustrated with how to lead and develop your team?

Join Allison and Shawn as they explore this topic and share some key takeaways ...

#5 › Get Back Up - How to Not Give Up On Dentistry from 2020-01-10T03:00

Let's face it, Dentistry is hard and can lead to discouraging moments for Dentists.

After a discouraging incident in her own practice, listen as Dr. House shares candidly about how she han...

#4 › Goals for 2020 for You and Your Team from 2019-12-26T03:00

Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast.

Join Allison and Shawn as they share about ways to plan and set goals heading into 2020, to set it up to be your best year! Not only how to r...

#3 › Dental Insurance Crisis - How to Navigate it from 2019-12-14T03:00

Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast.

If you are frustrated over recent fee reductions from dental insurance companies and don't know how to evaluate your options, then this podcast is...

#2 › The Dangers of Perfectionism in Dentistry from 2019-11-22T03:00

Ever struggled with the tension between attaining excellence in your clinical dentistry versus being bound by perfectionism? The divide between excellence and perfectionism is often a struggle ...

#1 › Why Authenticity Matters from 2019-11-13T19:40

Welcome to the Authentic Dentist Podcast.

Join Dr. Allison House of House Dental in Scottsdale and Shawn Zajas, Founder of Zana… a company helping Dentists extend their Care Beyond the Cha...