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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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    26. Dr. Betsy Bakeman on Learning, Teaching, and Evolving Pt.1 Mar 05, 2024
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    Dentists want every single one of their patients to walk away from a treatment with a smile that they can be proud of. If a practitioner can also make their patients feel comfortable in the alien world we inhabit, they must be doing something extraordinary, right?


    Today's guest is 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). 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.


    Betsy is also an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor at the Kois Center which is where our conversation took place.


    Join us for part 2 of Betsy’s interview.


    Resources

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    What's In This Episode

    • The people who first believed in Betsy
    • What does being part of the Kois Center mean to Betsy?
    • Building trust with patients
    • Why constructive criticism is important to personal growth

    25. Professor Hien Ngo on C.A.R.E Feb 20, 2024
    Show notes

    Compassion, Altruism, Respect, and Excellent are the tenets that have guided Professor Hien Ngo throughout his career.


    He’s currently the Dean and Head of the Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre at the University of Western Australia. Indeed, Hien is a prolific educator who has taught thousands of students about minimal intervention dentistry and cariology all over the world.


    He was instrumental to the establishment of the Minimal Intervention 2020 projects in Adelaide and other dental schools in South East Asia. He serves on the board of the Academy of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the editorial board of the Journal of Dentistry, Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry.


    Hien also has an amazing backstory. He grew up in Vietnam during the war, relocating to the Philippines and later the US. with his father. He finally settled in Australia, which he now calls home.


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    What's In This Episode

    • Hien’s incredible journey from Vietnam to America.
    • How Hien approaches mentorship.
    • A few acronyms that guide Hien.
    • How Hien approaches teaching.

    24. Bonnie Milletto on Finding Her Voice Feb 06, 2024
    Show notes

    Letting go of the past can be hard. So hard in fact that it’s easy to become defined by it. However, there are some extraordinary people out there who have rewritten the narrative around themselves, inspiring others to do the same.


    Today's guest is Bonnie Milletto, a motivational speaker, author, and youth advocate. As a lonely child who was in and out of foster homes, Bonnie was often told that she wasn't good enough and that she would never have a voice.


    She was labeled 'high-risk' by her carers, who believed that her future was bleak. But Bonnie defied all the odds, and now passes her wisdom on to others who could benefit from a little support and encouragement.


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    Bonnie Milletto Website


    What's In This Episode

    • Bonnie’s difficult childhood
    • How Bonnie found her voice
    • Why did Bonnie decide to become an author?
    • Bonnie’s youth advocacy work

    23. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Leading with Care Pt.2 Jan 23, 2024
    Show notes

    In the last episode, we began speaking with pastor and author Laura O’Brien. Laura has served the congregation at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany, Oregon, and was about to move on to new opportunities at the time of this conversation.


    In part 1, Laura discussed her upcoming book Hell Hope on Wheels, which charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her career as a pastor. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and encountered many ways of practicing faith in her travels. However, it was only when she started studying the historical elements of the Bible that she found her preferred form of worship.


    Today, Laura is going to talk a little about life now and how many of the lessons she's learned in her journey as a pastor can be applied to all leaders in their niches.


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    What's In This Episode

    • Who mentored Laura?
    • Laura’s approach to change making.
    • How to find true peace.
    • Why human nature never really changes.

    22. Pastor Laura O’Brien on Finding Faith Pt.1 Jan 09, 2024
    Show notes

    Faith is an important tool that many people use to navigate the world. Today’s guest, Pastor Laura O'Brien has had an unconventional journey to finding hers. Laura is a Lutheran Pastor, who has worked all over the world. Her book Hell Hope on Wheels charts her incredible journey across the US, Europe, and eventually to her faith. Laura wasn’t brought up in a religious household and was even exposed to some elements of faith that she didn’t agree with on her epic journey.


    In part 1, we’ll be focusing on some of the life events that feature in her book. Join us next time for part 2 of Laura’s interview.


    Resources

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    What's In This Episode

    • The moment when Laura’s life changed.
    • Her experience in Brazil that turned her away from faith.
    • Laura’s time in Washington D.C working for a notable political figure.
    • How Laura finally found her faith.

    21. A Look Back at an Extraordinary Year Dec 25, 2023
    Show notes

    Welcome to a very special holiday episode of Contrary to Ordinary. Today, we’re taking a look back over some extraordinary conversations from across 2023. The mission of this podcast has been to figure out what makes a person extraordinary. Are they born with it? Can it be taught? Is work/life balance even possible for people who have made extraordinary strides in their careers?


    Extraordinary people come in many shapes and sizes, but this show has identified a few common traits that they share. They’re usually curious, lifelong learners who love to gain more knowledge. They don’t waste time and don’t sit still for too long. Finally, they don’t do it for the money. They do it to help others and the world.


    Thank you so much for listening. Contrary to Ordinary will return in 2024 with more extraordinary conversations.


    This episode features the voices of Dr. Rella Christensen, Dr. Doug Young, Machell Hudson, Dr. Philip D. Marsh, Stephanie Staples, Dr. John Kois, and Professor John Featherstone.


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    What's In This Episode

    • A comparison of three, very different dental origin stories
    • Some fantastic advice about following your dreams
    • A real example of what it means to challenge the status quo
    • Extraordinary people telling their stories

    20. Dr. Amanda Seay on Adversity and Grace Dec 12, 2023
    Show notes

    People who show grace and poise during stressful times are often compared to a swan drifting across the water. You might not see it, but a lot is going on under the surface to maintain that calm exterior. They rehearse, they plan, and they still get the jitters, even if they are very experienced and talented.


    Today's guest is Dr. Amanda Seay, an accomplished and accredited dentist and private practice owner who also educates through her training organization, imP.R.E.S. After graduating in 2011, Amanda went on to become a mentor and clinical instructor at the Kois Center. This conversation was recorded before the 25th Kois Center Symposium, where Amanda was speaking.

    Amanda’s advice for anyone struggling with self-doubt is that "when someone sees something in you that you don't see in yourself, you need to believe them." She now mentors many early-career women, sharing her lived experience of balancing family and dentistry. As a mother of four kids, she has plenty of advice to share.


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    Dr. Amanda Seay on LinkedIn

    imP.R.E.S. Website


    What's In This Episode

    • Amanda’s winding path into dentistry
    • Her first, nerve-wracking experience of presenting.
    • What advice does she give to other people trying to balance work and family?
    • Something surprising that not many people know about Amanda.

    19. Dr. Simon McDonald on Being Grateful Pt.2 Nov 28, 2023
    Show notes

    In the last episode, we began speaking with Dr. Simon McDonald, CEO and co-founder of Rhondium. Simon is a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab.


    In part 1, Simon talked us through his inventive process and stressed that each of his creations have taken countless hours to be fully realized. He also described how he studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career.


    In part 2, we’re going to delve into some more of Simon’s inventions and explore why he is grateful for everything he gets in life.


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    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Simon McDonald on LinkedIn

    Rhondium Dental Products Website


    What's In This Episode

    • What did a young Simon like to do?
    • Simon’s latest product offering.
    • Why Simon is so grateful for everything he receives.
    • Simon’s adventures outside of dentistry.

    18. Dr. Simon McDonald on the Inventors Spirit Pt.1 Nov 14, 2023
    Show notes

    Today’s guest is Dr. Simon McDonald. He's been described as a "serial inventor and entrepreneur", who has brought a number of groundbreaking inventions into the field of dentistry. You might be familiar with the V-Ring and the Tri-Clip, but his other notable inventions include the One Visit Crown and the Grip Tab.


    Simon studied dentistry in the UK at King's College in London but moved to New Zealand when his first child was still young. He fell in love with the country and set up his own dental practice there. Through the years, he used the spare rooms in his practice to house the dental inventions he’s created across his career. Like many of the guests on this show, Simon never sits still and balances his dental practice alongside other projects.


    Simon’s inventions have advanced the way that dentistry approaches oral care. This is Part 1 of Simon’s interview, and this episode will focus on his inventive spirit and discuss the countless hours it takes to realize an invention as a reality.


    Resources

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    CariFree Website

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    Dr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedIn

    Dr. Simon McDonald on LinkedIn

    Rhondium Dental Products Website


    What's In This Episode

    • How Simon found dentistry.
    • Why Simon loves inventing better dental products.
    • A few entrepreneurs that inspire Simon.
    • What it takes to create a truly groundbreaking dental product.

    17. Dr. Bobby Birdi on Being Grateful Oct 31, 2023
    Show notes

    Today’s guest Dr. Bobby Birdi is unique in many ways. However, many people know him for being one of North America’s very few Certified Dual Specialists in Periodontics and Prosthodontics. He is an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and the University of Minnesota, where he is involved in multiple dental implant research projects and clinical trials. He also actively lectures both nationally and internationally in the fields of implant surgery and prosthetics. Bobby is also the co-founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute which offers global training programs in 11 countries.


    He's written articles, has contributed to textbooks, and so much more. It's clear from this amazing resumé that Bobby is someone who is passionate about all things dentistry.


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    Dr. Bobby Birdi Bio


    What's In This Episode

    • Bobby’s grateful approach to his life.
    • How does Bobby manage his time?
    • Bobby’s approach to mentorship.
    • The guidance of Bobby’s children.

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