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Episode 201 | Why Perfection Is Ruining Dentistry and What to Do Instead - JoAnn Gurenlian

21 April 2026 · 39:26 · Episode 203

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What if the biggest thing holding you back in dentistry is trying to be perfect? In this episode of The Dental Handoff, Dr. Kelly Tanner sits down with Dr. JoAnn Gurenlian to unpack a challenge many dental professionals face but rarely discuss: perfectionism. From early training to clinical practice, dentistry often reinforces the pressure to get everything right. But that constant pursuit of perfection can quietly…

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