Episode Details

In this episode of the Rain Brings Growth Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ethan Edminsten, dentist and owner of Caldwell Dentistry Co. in Caldwell, Idaho.

Ethan shares the story of his childhood growing up homeschooled and moving across different states before eventually deciding as a teenager that dentistry was the career he wanted to pursue. We dive into what dental school is really like, including the intense education most people never hear about such as cadaver work and the deep understanding dentists must have of the human body.

We also talk about how oral health impacts the entire body, something many people overlook when thinking about their overall health.

This conversation tackles some of the most talked-about dental topics including:

• Fluoride and whether it is good or bad
• The truth about flossing
• Electric toothbrush vs manual toothbrush
• How oral health connects to overall health
• The reality of dental school and medical training

Ethan also opens up about something many people don’t realize about dentistry: the mental toll the profession can take. Dentistry is often feared or disliked by patients, and we discuss how he approaches patient care differently by building genuine relationships and making people feel comfortable instead of just treating them like another number.

Outside of dentistry, Ethan is stepping into a brand new chapter of life as a father, and we talk about family, hunting, archery, and balancing career with being present at home.

If you have ever wondered what dentists really think about flossing, fluoride, oral health, and dental care, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the profession and the person behind the chair.

Full Episode 47 of the Rain Brings Growth Podcast is now available.

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Topics Covered

Dentistry and dental school
Cadaver training in medical school
Fluoride debate
Flossing and electric toothbrushes
Oral health and whole body health
Mental health in dentistry
Building trust with patients
Fatherhood and family life
Hunting and archery

Connect with Dr. Ethan Edminsten

Caldwell Dentistry Co.
Caldwell, Idaho