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    Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys

    Join Dr. Kim Kutsch, the brilliant mind behind CariFree, as he explores the extraordinary lives of thought leaders in the dental industry, and beyond. Contrary to Ordinary explores further than dentistry – here we unravel the minds of change-makers, paradigm shifters, and world shakers.

    Every two weeks, we dive into the stories of our remarkable guests—ordinary people who continually defy limits. Discover their tales of success, resilience, and self-awareness, and explore how they leverage these experiences not only to elevate dental practice and patient care but also to champion personal growth and entrepreneurship. Listen for captivating conversations with innovators who seamlessly blend art and technology, pursue curiosity, and create the truly extraordinary.

    Contrary to Ordinary isn’t your typical dentistry podcast—it’s a vibrant community that’s hit #1 in ‘Entrepreneurship,’ #3 in ‘Business,’ and #21 in ‘All Podcasts’ for a reason. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting inspiring guests like innovators, dental leaders, pioneering inventors, and artists, including Angus Walls, Machell Hudson, Dr. Simon McDonald, Dr. Bobby Birdi, Rella Christensen, Professor Phillip D. Marsh, Carmen Ohling, John Kois, Dr. Susan Maples, Doug Young, Colt Idol, Stephanie Staples, and many more who’ve graced our mic.

    Each episode isn’t just a listen; it’s a lesson in living an extraordinary life authentically, embracing rebellion, and nurturing leadership. We dive into diverse topics, from mentoring, coaching, personal development, and work-life balance to self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership, storytelling, altruism, and motivation. And yes, we also cover dentistry—exploring natural dentists, dental health, dental laboratories, oral care, oral surgery, dental hygiene, caries disease, brushing teeth, and overall tooth care.

    Tune in to Contrary to Ordinary for a unique blend of wisdom that goes beyond the ordinary and resonates with all aspects of life! This podcast aims to empower you to be extraordinary in your dental practice and improve not just your dental care but your overall life!
    Do you have an extraordinary story you’d like to share with us? Or perhaps a question for Dr. Kutsch. Contact us on our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter today.

    About Our Host:
    Meet Dr. Kim Kutsch: a retired dentist with 40 years of experience, prolific writer, thought leader, inventor, and researcher in dental caries and minimally invasive dentistry, brings his insatiable curiosity to the forefront. Eager to learn from those breaking boundaries in dentistry, particularly in preventative and non-invasive dentistry approaches, Dr. Kutsch launched the Contrary to Ordinary podcast. As a keen creative and curious mind, Dr. Kutsch extends his podcast guest list to artists, entrepreneurs, and fascinating minds who have piqued his interest. He wants to learn from them and see how he can be inspired by their extraordinary ways of living and adapt his learnings into his own life and his business, CariFree.

    About CariFree:
    CariFree is the new model for oral health and cavity prevention. Dr. Kutsch is the CEO and founder of this business. They create cutting-edge technology and science-based solutions to common dental health concerns for the whole family, making it easy to banish cavities for good with preventive strategies over restorative procedures. Find out how dentists are using CariFree products to revolutionize their dental practices here: https://carifree.com/success-stories/.

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    36. Choosing the Extraordinary Path with Dr. Doug Thompson Jul 23, 2024
    Show notes

    This week's guest is Dr. Doug Thompson, a pioneer in understanding the connection between oral health and overall well-being. In 2016, he founded the Wellness Dentistry Network to encourage dentists to adopt this more holistic approach, moving beyond the traditional focus on drilling and filling teeth.


    Doug also serves on the American Academy of Systemic Health Board and is an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center.


    Doug started his journey as a lab technician, working by day and taking classes by night. This determined path led him to become a dentist in his 30s. Despite his hard work, Doug strongly believes in "living your life along the way," ensuring he enjoys experiences beyond his professional career.


    Resources

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    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Doug Thompson on LinkedIn

    Wellness Dentistry Network Website

    Integrative Oral Medicine Website


    What's In This Episode

    • Doug’s unconventional journey to dentistry.
    • How Doug has faced challenges in his life and career.
    • The art of the late-life career shift.
    • How passion and faith combine for Doug.

    35. Incremental Change with Leon Hermanides Jul 09, 2024
    Show notes

    This week's guest is the rebellious Leon Hermanides, Owner and President of Protea Dental Studio in Redmond Washington. He’s also a Clinical Instructor and Scientific Advisor at the Kois Center.


    Leon's journey began in his native Zimbabwe, where his father was a prominent figure in the dental space who had vowed never to leave the country. However, it was a major surprise when his father decided to move the family to South Africa when Leon was 13.


    Across his life and career, Leon has embraced the idea of incremental change. At one point, he would make drastic changes overnight, believing that this would help his business evolve. However, he now realizes that the best results come from slowing down and figuring out the best changes over a longer period.


    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Leon Hermanides on LinkedIn

    Protea Dental Studio Website

    1. John Kois on Enriching The Heart, The Mind, and Dental Industry

    TED Talk: The little risks you can take to increase your luck with Tina Seelig


    What's In This Episode

    • Leon’s journey across Africa, and then the world.
    • How Leon embraced incremental change.
    • How risk and reward impacted Leon’s life.
    • Why we should all strive to be extraordinary.

    34. Spotlighting the Extraordinary with Melissa Turner Jun 25, 2024
    Show notes

    This week's guest is the vibrant and multi-talented Melissa Turner. She is the Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, an incubator and accelerator for dental companies. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Denobi Awards, which celebrate the positive impact of dental professionals worldwide. Additionally, Melissa co-hosts the Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast and the IWoman Podcast.


    This conversation was recorded at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando Florida.


    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Melissa Turner on LinkedIn

    Melissa Turner on Instagram

    The Denobi Awards Website

    Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast

    I, Woman Podcast Website


    What's In This Episode

    • Melissa’s origin story in the Amish community.
    • How Melissa found her feet in dentistry.
    • Finding common ground in the generational divide.
    • Why Melissa founded the Denobi Awards.

    33. Humor and Candor with Dr. Mark Benavides Jun 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Benavides, a dentist practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. Mark is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

    He also uniquely serves as the Scientific Advisor for Computer Technology at the Kois Center. Mark is the only dentist member of iXorg, an organization that provides technical education and business networking to its members.

    In honor of Father’s Day 2024, this episode features a few heartwarming stories about Mark’s father - an incredible surgeon who inspired many people throughout his life.

    This episode contains some strong language.

    Resources

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    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Mark Benavides on LinkedIn

    Dr. Mark Benavides Website


    What's In This Episode

    • How Mark’s journey to becoming a surgeon changed
    • Why Mark’s father was such an influential character
    • How to spot an ‘asshole’ at work
    • Why a smile goes a long way

    32. Consistency and Grit with Minal Sampat May 28, 2024
    Show notes

    Today’s guest is Minal Sampat, speaker, marketing strategist, coach, and bestselling author. Minal is the definition of a third culture kid - she began her life in India and moved to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as a child. Her final relocation was to the US. where she still lives today.

    Those early years left an impression on Minal and taught her a lot about the value of grit and determination. She began her journey studying dentistry at Rutgers University. But something shifted, and she started to set her sights on a new path - marketing.

    Minal is the author of the Amazon bestsellerWhy Your Marketing Is Killing Your Business: And What To Do About It.

    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Minal Sampat Website

    Minal Sampat on LinkedIn


    What's In This Episode

    • Where Minal got her grit and determination.
    • Her experience of starting her own business.
    • Why it takes grit to succeed.
    • What people often get wrong about marketing.

    31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas May 14, 2024
    Show notes

    Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Margeas, a dental professional in Des Moines, Iowa, a professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Dentistry.


    Described as the “dentist’s dentist”, Bob has achieved so much in his field, but always embraces his failures, seeing them as a valuable learning opportunity. He sees teaching as a privilege - and never takes his position as an educator for granted. As he puts it -


    “There are a lot of amazing people out there who never get the opportunity to speak, so you can never assume that the people speaking are the best.”


    Resources

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    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    CariFree on Twitter

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Bob Margeas Profile


    What's In This Episode

    • The mentor that kickstarted Bob’s career.
    • Bob’s first big career failure.
    • Why he’s humbled by the talent around him.
    • Bob’s life as a stepdad.

    30. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Scott Edison Apr 30, 2024
    Show notes

    When we think of oral cancer, we often picture a seasoned smoker or a long-time tobacco user. But did you know that a growing number of cases are affecting young, non-smokers?

    Over 20% of oral cancer diagnoses occur in people under 55, and the culprit might not be what you expect. The rise in instances is linked to Human papillomavirus (HPV) from unprotected oral sex, not tobacco.

    During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and are survivors.

    Today's guest is Dr. Scott Edison, a Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Before Scott found a lump on his neck in 2019, he didn't know all that much about head and neck cancer. Nothing makes you an expert in something more quickly than lived experience, and he set out to find out everything he could about the different types of treatment available to him. What followed was a long and painful journey. Additionally, Scott was diagnosed with prostate cancer soon after.

    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    CariFree on Twitter

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Michael R. Sesemann on LinkedIn

    Dr. Scott Edison UNC Adams School of Dentistry Profile


    Oral Cancer Resources

    Dr. Scott Edison Interview - How Clinicians Can Combat One of the Fastest-Growing Cancers

    Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

    Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

    The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

    Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

    Choose Hope Website

    Side Effects Support Website

    Oral Cancer Cause Website

    The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

    The American Cancer Society - Dealing with Chemo Brain

    CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel

    CariFree Moisturizing Oral Spray


    What's In This Episode

    • How Scott’s diagnosis came out of the blue.
    • How side effects are sometimes lifelong.
    • The importance of a supportive survivor community.
    • How having cancer changed Scott’s perspective on his life.

    29. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Michael R. Sesemann Apr 16, 2024
    Show notes

    Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn’t go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.

    Today's guest is Dr. Michael R. Sesemann, a dentist, educator, and Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry founder. Michael has been described as "the best dentist you've never heard of". He exudes a passion for his work that helped him through his cancer diagnosis.

    Michael served as the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry between 2009 and 2010, is a member of seven American dental associations, and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Kois Center.


    In 2018, Michael found a lump on his neck. Like many people often do, Michael didn't get it checked out right away, after being told that it was probably just caused by allergies. When he found out that it was cancerous, he began a long and hard journey to recovery.

    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    CariFree on Twitter

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Michael R. Sesemann on LinkedIn

    The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry Website

    The Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry on LinkedIn


    Oral Cancer Resources

    Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video

    Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

    The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

    Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

    Choose Hope Website

    Side Effects Support Website

    Oral Cancer Cause Website

    The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion

    CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel


    What's In This Episode

    • Why Michael loves education.
    • How he discovered the lump on his neck.
    • Why parents should investigate the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.
    • Where Michael found hope in dark times.

    28. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Mike Milligan Apr 02, 2024
    Show notes

    Close to 54,000 Americans will hear the words “You have oral or throat cancer” in 2024. Shockingly only about half of them will survive beyond 5 years. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.


    Today's guest is Dr. Mike Milligan, a dentist who has served the community of Bloomington Illinois for over 45 years. He's also the Founder and President of www.OralSystemicLink.net, an online resource that helps patients and dentists understand how oral health fits into their overall well-being.


    "Help people live better" is Mike's life mission. In this conversation, you're going to hear how, after he was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer in 2020, Mike made sure to document the entire experience, knowing that his efforts would benefit other survivors.


    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    CariFree on Twitter

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Mike Milligan on LinkedIn

    Eastland Dental Center Website

    www.OralSystemicLink.net


    Oral Cancer Resources

    Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan

    The Oral Cancer Foundation Website

    Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website

    Choose Hope Website

    Side Effects Support Website

    Oral Cancer Cause Website

    The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion


    What's In This Episode

    • How Mike was first diagnosed.
    • Why it's important to be your own health advocate.
    • How faith helped Mike through his cancer.
    • Why Mike decided to create a resource document for other survivors.

    27. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Excellence Mar 19, 2024
    Show notes

    This episode marks the first anniversary of Contrary to Ordinary. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests, and to the listeners that have made this show extraordinary.


    It’s also CariFree’s 20th birthday! Another big thank you to everyone who has been a part of our amazing journey over the last two decades.


    In the last episode, we began our conversation with Dr. Betsy Bakeman, a private practice owner and expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Betsy is included in an elite group of less than 300 dentists worldwide who are Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). In fact, she is one of 50 dentists worldwide and the first dentist in Michigan to have achieved the distinction of being an Accredited Fellow in the AACD.


    In Part 1, Betsy discussed the first people who believed in her, how much learning at the Kois Center means to her, and how important constructive criticism is to personal growth.


    Today, Betsy discusses the future of digital dentistry, her forward-thinking mentality, and we ponder why extraordinary people don’t often see themselves that way.


    Resources

    Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

    CariFree Website

    CariFree on Instagram

    CariFree on Facebook

    CariFree on Pinterest

    CariFree on Twitter

    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr Betsy Bakeman's Website



    What's In This Episode

    • The future of digital in dentistry
    • Betsy’s mindset around teaching
    • Why she doesn’t see herself as extraordinary
    • What excellence means to Betsy

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