306. Dental School Won't Teach You This — But We Will

306. Dental School Won't Teach You This — But We Will

May 4, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 307

About this episode

The episode discusses the launch of the TLP Student Academy, aimed at preparing dental students for practice ownership and financial success.

Dental students — this episode is for YOU. The Lifestyle Practice team — Steve Van De Graaff, Derek Williams, and Matt Vogt — officially announce the launch of the TLP Student Academy: an online course built specifically for dental students who want to graduate ready to OWN a dental practice, build wealth, and design a lifestyle practice on their own terms — all for just $20 with lifetime access. In this dental podcast episode, three practice-owning dentists who bought practices straight out of dental school break down the business and clinical "crash course" that fills the gaps every dental school leaves wide open. From maximizing clinical experience and shortening your learning curve, to evaluating dental practices for acquisition, dental practice startups, communication and leadership skills, personal finance for dentists, student loan strategy, and the GP vs. specialist decision — this is the dental school survival guide and dental practice ownership roadmap rolled into one. Whether you're a D1 just starting, a D4 prepping for graduation, or a new associate dentist mapping your path to ownership, the Lifestyle Practice Student Academy is your shortcut to financial freedom in…

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