Merlin here. I have our very own Dr. Richard Low back on the show. He’s asking me some pointed questions about my transition from dental school SF to practicing dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina. We’re talking about the excitement of moving across the country, my clinical preparedness, and how much experience I want before owning a practice.

I also talk about my proactive approach to finding the right practice, including sending mailers and building professional relationships, and my flexible timeline for achieving ownership.

Here’s what we talk about:

00:00 – Introduction and Merlin’s Transition

00:00:50 – Missing San Francisco

00:01:45 – Dental School Experience and Preparedness

00:03:30 – Goals and Next Steps Post-Graduation

00:07:15 – Decision to Delay Ownership

00:11:50 – Open-Minded Approach to Career

00:15:45 – Response to Mailers and Networking

00:21:20 – Evaluating Practice Opportunities

00:25:30 – Building Relationships and Professional Growth

00:31:45 – Final Thoughts and Advice for New Graduates