Are Dental Schools Preparing Dentists? Dr. Richard Stevenson on Mastery [SpKN8qY7Be6]
Dr. Richard Stevenson, founder of Stevenson Dental Solutions and former UCLA chair of restorative dentistry, explains why many new grads are competent on paper but underprepared in the operatory, and how to close the gap with deliberate practice and real mentorship. We cover the shift from excellence to minimum competency, hands-on training that starts in the first 30 minutes, habits that build mastery, and the role of modern tech from scanners and milling to photogrammetry, robotics, and AI. What you will learn • Why dental education drifted from technical excellence and how to fix it • A practical pathway: pre-course didactics, intensive hands-on, and ongoing feedback • Mastery habits: photography, case review, intention setting, and steady reps • Tech that matters: scanners, milling, photogrammetry, Yomi robotics, and AI decision support • Why postdoctoral training and study clubs accelerate real-world results Subscribe for weekly conversations with dentists, operators, and health tech leaders building smarter practices.