This Is What Starting a Dental Practice Really Feels Like

Hey everyone - Patrick here. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anjali Rajpal, a Beverly Hills dentist who opened her own practice in the middle of the COVID chaos and made it work. We talk about what it really looks like to go out on your own, build a brand around your personal energy, and navigate today’s evolving dental workforce. Here's what we dig into: – How she left an associate role to start her own practice – How COVID flipped the script on hiring and hygiene – What she thinks has changed about dental careers – Why building a practice should feel like building a creative space If you’re thinking about starting your own office — or navigating dentistry when everything feels uncertain — you’ll relate to this one. ▶️ Hit play and let me know what part of Dr. Rajpal’s story stood out to you. 👍 Don´t forget to like, share and subscribe for more real-world dental insights! Learn more here: https://bhdentalarts.com Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:00 – How Dr. Rajpal Chose Dentistry 02:00 – Starting Beverly Hills Dentistry Arts 03:40 – Opening a Practice During COVID 05:00 – Secrets to Success in a Competitive Market 07:05 – The Power of Owning Your Own Practice 07:56 – Staffing Challenges After COVID 11:00 – Website Info 11:35 – Outro ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/ WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/