Elevating Women in Dentistry: A Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Preston

In this episode of Jaw Talk, I'm thrilled to welcome back Dr. Kathryn Preston, a renowned cleft and craniofacial orthodontist, to discuss her innovative educational platform, Bite Size Dental Education. We discuss the importance of practical, fluff-free continuing education for dental professionals and share insights on creating and engaging a niche community.

Dr. Preston highlights her journey of expanding her platform, the significance of pricing educational content appropriately, and the power of leveraging social media, particularly LinkedIn, for professional networking. We also highlight the challenges and triumphs of women in dentistry, focusing on the need for more female voices on stage and the importance of confidence and negotiation skills.

I'm excited to share details about my upcoming event, "Interdisciplinary Perspectives Uniting Women in Dentistry," in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Preston will be our keynote speaker, addressing crucial topics such as women in leadership and professional empowerment. Join us for an inspiring, informative episode filled with actionable insights and powerful stories. Sign up here: https://tmdcollective.com/ipuwd/

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro
• [01:22] BiteSize Dental Education
• [05:07] No-fluff, Just Practical Tips
• [08:00] Leveraging LinkedIn
• [13:11] Tips for LinkedIn Newbies
• [15:23] Attracting Your Niche Community
• [21:57] Leadership and Empowerment on Stage
• [28:59] Building Confidence in Women
• [34:20] Interdisciplinary Perspectives Uniting Women in Dentistry

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Preston's women's and business topics/speaking information on her LinkedIn profile (Kathryn Preston DDS MS) Kathryn Preston, DDS MS | LinkedIn

The Curious Entrepreneur Newsletter -- this can be found and subscribed to on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7201959349773086720

Connect with Dr. Kathryn Preston here:

• https://sites.google.com/bitesizeco.com/bitesize-dental-education/home
• http://linkedin.com/in/kathryn-preston-dds-ms-84884127b
• https://www.instagram.com/bitesize.dental/

Connect with Tiffany here:

• Interdisciplinary Perspectives Uniting Women in Dentistry: https://tmdcollective.com/ipuwd/
• Courses: https://www.tmdcollective.com/courses
• https://www.instagram.com/tmd.collective/
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