Are you living your career by design—or just letting it happen to you?







Do you know what your ideal day as a dentist looks like?







What about your ideal week?







In this episode, Jaz is joined by Dr. Andrea Ogden to explore how you can design a career—and a life—in dentistry that feels purposeful and fulfilling.







They dive into why many of us get stuck on autopilot, chasing goals we’ve never truly chosen, and how to break free by aligning work with your values. 







Andrea also shares practical techniques to help you fall back in love with dentistry, so you can build a career that energises you—inside and outside the surgery.









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Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!







Highlights of this episode:









* 00:00 Teaser







* 00:21 Introduction







* 04:49 Guest Introduction – Dr. Andrea Ogden







* 06:05   Andrea's Journey in Dentistry







* 08:51 Pivotal Moments in Dentistry







* 14:51 Trial and Error in Career Development







* 15:51 Current Role







* 16:59 Identifying Strengths vs. Enjoyment in Dentistry







* 18:18 Challenges for Young Dentists







* 21:51 The Importance of Career Awareness







* 24:05 Impact of Social Media







* 26:57 Understanding the Decline in Dentist Morale







* 31:51 External Factors Contributing to Stress







* 35:09 Internal Factors and Cognitive Dissonance







* 41:17 Practical Steps to Reignite Passion for Dentistry







* 47:32 Resilience Through Adaptation







* 48:59 Community and Support Networks







* 51:46 Enjoying the Journey







* 56:30 Outro









Key Takeaways: 







Dentistry is more than fillings and crown preps—it’s a career you can shape to truly excite you.









* Choose Variety & Joy – Build a mix of roles that energise you, not just ones you’re good at.







* Ditch the Comparison Game – Your journey is unique; stop measuring it against 15-year veterans on Instagram.







* Guard Your Values – Burnout often comes from a mismatch between what you believe in and where you work. Align the two.







* Create Space to Reflect – Slow down, think, and use SMART goals to plan your next step.







*  Find Your Tribe – Mentors, colleagues, and community will keep you inspired and resilient.







* Celebrate the Wins – Small or big, they’re proof you’re moving forward.









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