479 Military Paid Degree Pathway with Brandon Evert (rebroadcast)

In this rebroadcasted episode, we get a chance to talk with Brandon Evert who was, at the time, a D4 student, and Host of Extracting Wisdom Podcast. Brandon talks about his journey, his choice to join the dental field, and what lead him to pursue a career in the military once he graduates. This is…
March 19, 2025
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In this rebroadcasted episode, we get a chance to talk with Brandon Evert who was, at the time, a D4 student, and Host of Extracting Wisdom Podcast. Brandon talks about his journey, his choice to join the dental field, and what lead him to pursue a career in the military once he graduates. This is a pathway we all should know more about to help the next generation of dental professionals!

Episode Highlights

  • Brandon’s Journey
  • Medicine vs. Dentistry 
  • Being a Dentist in the Military 
  • Internship with Dr. Moody 
  • Digital Protocol 
  • Equipment
  • Military Placement 

Quotes

“I’m very lucky to have this scholarship and to know I have a 4 year job after school.” 

 

“Me being the dental nerd that I am, I searched for dental podcasts.” 

 

“This digital stuff is not new, but at a dental school it is often unheard of.” 

 

“Squeaky wheel gets the grease.” 

 

“This is the best scholarship you will find, you will not find another that will cover 100% of your school and give you a stipend.” 

 

“My husband is a dentist and that student loan debt is huge.”

 

“I like doing SRPs, IF I have the right equipment.” 

 

“The only reason you are ‘soft’ is because your instruments are so dull you are not doing anything.” 

 

“The newer generation of dentistry is more inclusive.” 

 

“I wish we had more of a team approach, because that is real life.” 

 

“It is the blind leading the blind sometimes.” 

 

Links 

https://www.instagram.com/brandonevertdmdstudent/ 

https://extractingwisdom.libsyn.com/website 

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About the Author

Andrew Johnston, RDH

Andrew Johnston, RDH

Andrew Johnston, RDH, is your everyday hygienist who is passionate about sharing education and knowledge to others. Practicing in Washington State since 2009, Andrew enjoys utilizing his full scope of practice through traditional and restorative procedures on any given day—still working in the operatory 40-plus hours each week. In 2015, he started the wildly popular dental hygiene podcast A Tale of Two Hygienists with his cofounder Michelle Strange. Because of the podcast's success, they were able to begin a new chapter in dental audio content with The Dental Podcast Network, which consists of 10 short-format shows on different dental topics airing each day of the work week.

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