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The Unseen Curriculum #6 – the cost of becoming a dentist with Dr Michael Shambira

24 February 2026 · 14:00

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If you are doing everything right on paper but still feel unsettled or unsure of yourself, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the “hidden curriculum” of dentistry—the gap between your clinical skills and the heavy emotional weight of new responsibility. We explore why most of your doubt isn’t a lack of skill but a system calibration issue, and break down the three essential phases of career growth:…

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