In this episode, Dr. Tim Anderson shares personal updates and discusses the barriers to integrating technology in dentistry. He reflects on the impact of personal life events, particularly the health challenges faced by a close friend and emphasizes the importance of understanding the cost of technology, overcoming the learning curve, and involving the team in the integration process. Tim advocates for mentorship, community support, and the need to redefine one’s identity beyond being just a dentist.

00:57 Life Update

12:08 Overcoming Barriers in Dentistry

20:44 Embracing Change in Your Career

21:47 The Importance of Delegation

22:08 Overcoming Learning Curves

24:21 Leveraging Free Education

26:18 Involving Your Team in Technology Integration

27:58 Time Management and Delegation

29:41 The Role of Mentorship

33:58 The Power of Digital Technology

37:16 Finding Your True Identity Beyond Dentistry

About Dr Timothy Anderson | Missouri River Dental, ND

Dr. Anderson founded Missouri River Dental as a startup private practice in Bismarck, ND. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, he completed his general practice residency at Hennepin County Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center). His practice and philosophy is grounded in the belief that technology helps dentists to work smarter, have more fun, and ignite their passion for their business, all while improving the patient experience and achieving better clinical outcomes. He leverages CEREC, CBCT, 3D printing, and CO2 laser technology to deliver comprehensive, quality oral health care that is patient-centered. In addition to clinical dentistry, Dr. Anderson maintains a leadership role within the dental profession and lectures on various dental technology topics around the country. He is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in the areas of dental lasers and 3D Printing. He invests his time and knowledge as a faculty member at 3D Dentists to help other dental professionals nationally discover what digital technology can do for their practice.

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Hussain Basir, co-founder and chief product officer of Sprintray, shares the journey of how the company started and the evolution of 3D printing in dentistry. The conversation highlights the importance of design in dental technology and the impact of 3D printing on digital workflows. We explore the story of how Sprintray's success is rooted in curiosity, continuous improvement, and a relentless pursuit of making things better.

02:08 - Hossein Bassir (Co-Founder: Sprintray) 3D Journey

16:38 - Branding the Company

20:30 - Imagination to Reality

29:12 - Trying to gain support and experimenting and improving

37:36 - Hardware and 3D Printers

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About Dr Timothy Anderson | Missouri River Dental, ND

Dr. Anderson founded Missouri River Dental as a startup private practice in Bismarck, ND. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, he completed his general practice residency at Hennepin County Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center). His practice and philosophy is grounded in the belief that technology helps dentists to work smarter, have more fun, and ignite their passion for their business, all while improving the patient experience and achieving better clinical outcomes. He leverages CEREC, CBCT, 3D printing, and CO2 laser technology to deliver comprehensive, quality oral health care that is patient-centered. In addition to clinical dentistry, Dr. Anderson maintains a leadership role within the dental profession and lectures on various dental technology topics around the country. He is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in the areas of dental lasers and 3D Printing. He invests his time and knowledge as a faculty member at 3D Dentists to help other dental professionals nationally discover what digital technology can do for their practice.

Connect with Dr. Tim Anderson

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timandersondds

In this conversation, Dr. Tim Anderson and Dr. Alan Mead discuss the power of magnification in dentistry and the impact it has on clinical skills. They also talk about their shared love for cycling and the benefits of having hobbies outside of dentistry. Dr. Mead shares his experience with owning multiple microscopes and how they enhance his clinical practice. They also touch on the importance of good lighting and the use of cameras in dental microscopy. In this conversation, Alan Mead and Tim discuss the benefits and challenges of using microscopes in dentistry.

@02:11 - Mountain Bike Story

@10:19 - What are our bikes

@17:18 - Microscopes

@28:00 - Polishing

@31:45 - Learning Curve in Microscopes

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About Dr Timothy Anderson | Missouri River Dental, ND

Dr. Anderson founded Missouri River Dental as a startup private practice in Bismarck, ND. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, he completed his general practice residency at Hennepin County Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center). His practice and philosophy is grounded in the belief that technology helps dentists to work smarter, have more fun, and ignite their passion for their business, all while improving the patient experience and achieving better clinical outcomes. He leverages CEREC, CBCT, 3D printing, and CO2 laser technology to deliver comprehensive, quality oral health care that is patient-centered. In addition to clinical dentistry, Dr. Anderson maintains a leadership role within the dental profession and lectures on various dental technology topics around the country. He is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in the areas of dental lasers and 3D Printing. He invests his time and knowledge as a faculty member at 3D Dentists to help other dental professionals nationally discover what digital technology can do for their practice.

Connect with Dr. Tim Anderson

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timandersondds