Choices That Shape Your Career: PART 1 | Dr Naved Fatmi, DMD

What happens when a new grad skips residency and buys a practice? What do DSOs really offer early-career dentists—and what do they take away? And how do you stay ethical in a system that often puts production before patients?

In this episode, Teeth Matter host Ellie Halabian sits down with Dr. Naved Fatmi, D.M.D. (@drnavedfatmi)—a practice owner, educator, and former Chair of the Florida Board of Dentistry. Appointed in 2015 as the youngest board member ever, Dr. Fatmi brings deep experience from both the operatory and the regulatory level.

Together, we unpack:

• 🎓 Residency vs. Private Practice: Which path builds a stronger foundation?

• 🏢 The DSO Dilemma: Do they help or hinder your clinical growth?

• 📚 CE That Sticks: How to actually apply what you learn.

• 🧠 Understanding Your Demographic: Why your patient base should drive your business strategy.

• 💸 Financial Security: What it really looks like in today’s dental economy.

Whether you're a student, a new grad, or a practice owner, this episode gives you a rare look into the intersection of dentistry, leadership, and long-term career thinking.

To learn more about or connect with Dr. Naved Fatmi, go to:

• Website: https://www.healthandwellness-dentistry.com/
• Instagram: @drnavedfatmi

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