Episode notes
Top Topics:
- From Childhood Dental Fear to Pediatric Dentist: How Trauma Became Purpose
- Nitrous Oxide, Crying Kids & Calm Parents: Inside the Real World of Pediatric Dentistry
- Mastering the Parent–Child Dynamic in the Dental Chair
- Mindset Over Miles: Turning a Long Commute into a Growth Opportunity
Quotes & Wisdom:
14:36 — Kimia: “Sometimes parents need more attention than the patient—and that’s okay.”
15:08 — Kimia: “These kids are hilarious; working with them is the highlight of my day.”
16:03 — Kimia: “The goal is that they have a blast at the dentist.”
23:12 — Kimia: “Mindset is the biggest one. If I treat the drive as productive time, it actually helps.”
23:24 — Kimia: “I changed small things—more sleep, breakfast, intentional listening—and the days feel better.”