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Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys

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  • 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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Episodes
  • 31. The Privilege of Teaching with Dr. Bob Margeas

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

    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

    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. 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.
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    34 mins
  • 30. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Scott Edison

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

    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.
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    34 mins
  • 29. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Michael R. Sesemann

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

    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.
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    36 mins
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