Let’s be real—New Year’s resolutions are overrated. They fizzle out, leave you feeling like a failure, and never really stick. In this episode of Teeth Matter, I dive into why resolutions are broken by February and what you should be doing instead. I serve up seven game-changing questions to help you ditch the fluff, figure…
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adamo Notarantonio (@adamoelvis), an internationally acclaimed cosmetic dentist, educator, and business leader. Dr. Adamo shares his incredible journey from dental school to becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a distinction held by a select few worldwide. He opens up about his path…
In this solo episode of Teeth Matter, I share an honest update on my journey as a dental practitioner, opening up about the challenges of quitting one office (an office that I was working in for over a year). I highlight the reasons I stayed as long as I did, and how I navigated the…
In this episode of Teeth Matter, Dr. Jon Marashi (@drjonmarashi) shares his extraordinary journey from a broke dental student to becoming one of the most sought-after cosmetic dentists in the world. Known for his innovative approach and a clientele that includes Hollywood’s elite, Dr. Marashi dives into the pivotal moments that shaped his career—from securing…
In this episode of Teeth Matter, Ellie Halabian sits down with Dr. Lewis Chen (@dr.lewischen), the co-founder of Beam Street Dental (@beam.street), who shares his journey from financial hardship to entrepreneurial success in the dental field. Despite going broke twice, Dr. Chen’s resilience and strategic mindset enabled him to build a thriving practice that specializes…
Real talk with Dr. Jennifer Haddad (@drjenniferhaddad) about who and what influenced her dental career, including learning from one of the leaders of biomimetic dentistry, Dr. Pascal Magne (@pascal_magne). She also defines the “5 year rule” in dentistry, aka professional growing pains and how to deal with them. To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Haddad…
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Varisha Parikh (@dr.varishaparikh), a talented prosthodontist who completed her dental education at Arizona and pursued her specialty training at the renowned UCLA. Now the proud owner of her first practice, Parikh Prosthodontics, Dr. Parikh shares her entrepreneurial journey. She opens up about what drove her to become…
In this episode, we’re joined by Ricardo Malise (@ricardo_malise), an extraordinary dental ceramist with over 15 years of experience, who has worked with top cosmetic dentists such as Dr. Apa, Dr. Jon Marashi, Dr. Brandon Mack, and Dr. Andi. Ricardo dives into the critical role of communication between dentists and technicians when it comes to…
This week’s episode is a compilation of the top 5 conversations we’ve enjoyed over the last few episodes. These conversations are with the following guests, and their corresponding episodes are linked below: Dr. Minoo Ghamari – Honesty Is The Way To Go Dr. Tara Aboumahboub – Spring Newness & Intentions Dr. Sonia Chopra – Trust…
In this episode of Teeth Matter, I reflect on my recent two-week summer vacation in Europe and how it transformed my outlook on work and life. After months of working non-stop across multiple dental offices, I finally decided to take a much-needed break with my sister and a long-time friend. Throughout the episode, I discuss…