On the Cusp with Dr. Brett Gilbert

Legacy isn't built in boardrooms or on résumés. It lives in the quiet moments when someone feels truly seen, heard, and valued by you.In this solo short, Dr. Brett Gilbert shares a raw and moving reflection after attending the funeral of a beloved family friend — a man known simply as "Dude" — whose life left an unmistakable imprint not through his accomplishments, but through the way he made the people he loved feel.Visit Our Sponsors at: Access Endo - www.accessendo.orgMore from Dr. Brett GilbertThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett Gilbert https://planbdental.com/product/gilbert-endodontic-training-companion/

Beneath the white coat, behind the confident handshake, and underneath the perfectly curated highlight reel — there's a human being who is quietly struggling. In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with his friend and fellow Revive Mission brother, Dr. Jack Hibner, a comprehensive dentist based in Denver who has walked through the fire of addiction, mental health challenges, imposter syndrome, and a life-altering legal wake-up call — and come out the other side not just surviving, but genuinely thriving.Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.orgVisit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex - https://vistaapex.com/Access Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here - https://planbdental.com/product/gilbert-endodontic-training-companion/

Healthcare wasn't always about rushing between appointments, managing overhead, and surviving burnout. It started with a calling — and sometimes, all it takes is a jungle in the Dominican Republic to remember that.In this solo episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert takes us inside the Revive Mission, a transformative dental mission trip to El Valle, Dominican Republic, where a group of like-minded clinicians came together to serve a community in need — and in doing so, rediscovered why they became healers in the first place.Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.orgVisit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex - https://vistaapex.com/Access Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilberTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here - https://planbdental.com/product/gilbert-endodontic-training-companion/

In this episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Dr. Bill Nudera — board-certified endodontist, Air Force veteran, textbook author, and founder of Nuendo — for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a career in endodontics.Bill doesn't hold back. He opens up about being waitlisted twice before breaking into endo on his third application cycle, the Air Force mentorship that changed his trajectory, and why the biggest mistakes in clinical dentistry are made not with a handpiece — but with your mouth. Together, Brett and Bill challenge the culture of speed, reframe 'retreatment' as 'revision,' and make a compelling case for why communication is the single most important skill any clinician can develop.Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.orgVisit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex - https://vistaapex.com/Access Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here - https://planbdental.com/product/gilbert-endodontic-training-companion/

In this solo episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert reflects on closing his 18-year practice after his building was slated for demolition — and what he learned about resilience, impermanence, and letting go.Dr. Gilbert shares his journey from solo practitioner to joining Northwest Dental Specialists, exploring the illusion of permanence we build around our careers and the freedom that comes from embracing powerlessness. He reminds us that the magic of our practices was never in the building or technology — it was always in us.This episode offers perspective and encouragement for any clinician navigating transition, feeling stuck in routine, or learning to trust themselves through life's inevitable changes.Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.org More from Dr. Brett GilbertAccess Endo Free Online Training Free Online Endo Training HereThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Hands On Endo Training in Your Own Space

In this episode, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Zoey Charif—author, relationship theorist, and founder of a revolutionary approach to love and compatibility. After being cheated on in her early 20s, Zoey spent two decades developing "The Love Formula," a data-driven framework that's helped hundreds of people understand their self-worth, evaluate compatibility, and build lasting relationships.Discover why the "magic number" is a 4% higher partner score, why dependability ranks as the #1 relationship value across all demographics, and how a simple self-assessment can predict relationship success with surprising accuracy. Zoey breaks down the difference between falling in love and growing in love, shares intimate stories from her own marriage, and reveals why being single and selective can actually boost your self-worth more than settling.Get in touch with our guest Zoey Charifhttps://www.lovecaninfactbecalculated.com/https://www.instagram.com/zoeycharif?igsh=am1hbWVndmdpNHYwBuy the book here:https://a.co/d/1n1kO7OSubscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.orgVisit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex - https://vistaapex.com/Access Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here - https://planbdental.com/product/gilbert-endodontic-training-companion/

In this episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert sits down with Dr. Ronni Brown — clinician, researcher, public health advocate, and author of A State of Decay. Dr. Brown shares her extraordinary career journey from nearly 30 years as a correctional facility dentist to becoming a county leader in overdose prevention.Together, they unpack the realities of treating patients with substance use disorders, the importance of compassionate curiosity in clinical care, and how dentistry must evolve to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Dr. Brown offers deep insight into recognizing signs of addiction, navigating burnout, taking courageous career pivots, and embracing the belief that “on the other side of fear is freedom.”This episode is both eye-opening and inspiring for any clinician seeking purpose, impact, and a more integrated approach to patient care.Get in touch with our guest Dr. Ronni BrownWebsite; drronnibrown.comInstagram: @astateofdecaybookLearn how Ronni is Inspiring Change Dr. Ronni BrownRead My Book "A State of Decay" available at AmazonBook Dr. Brown for your next Speaking Engagement Contact | Dr. Ronni BrownLearn How to Treatment Plan Patients with Substance Use Disorders by Assessing Caries Risk Resources | Dr. Ronni BrownEducate your Patients about the Oral Effects of Methamphetamine Prevent Meth Mouth | Educational brochures for dental practicesSubscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.org Visit Our Sponsors at: Directa USA - www.directausa.comMore from Dr. Brett GilbertAccess Endo Free Online Training Free Online Endo Training HereThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Hands On Endo Training in Your Own Space

Change is the only constant, and every season of life invites a new lesson. In this reflective episode of On the Cusp, Dr. Brett Gilbert explores how growth unfolds through the evolving chapters of our personal and professional lives. From ambition to reflection, from striving to surrender, each stage offers wisdom that shapes who we become.Through honest insight and lived experience, Dr. Gilbert shares how embracing transition with curiosity instead of resistance turns life into a continuous classroom — where challenges become teachers and progress becomes peace.Key takeaways from this episode:Growth has seasons — each one asks for a different version of you.Curiosity transforms uncertainty into understanding.Wisdom arrives when we stop chasing and start listening.Fulfillment begins when we see life as learning, not a finish line.The best leaders remain lifelong students.Let this be your reminder that every phase, every change, and every challenge is preparing you for what’s next, not testing you, but teaching you.Subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.org Visit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex Solutions - www.vistaapex.comAccess Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here

Technology is only as powerful as the insight it reveals. In this conversation with endodontist Dr. Randolph Cross, we explore how biomarker technology via the Endocator device is transforming endodontics—from guessing to knowing, from assumption to measurable proof. Through ATP testing, dentists can now confirm the cleanliness of a canal, elevate patient trust, and redefine what precision truly means.Key takeaways from this episode:Data brings confidence—to both doctor and patient.True innovation refines, not replaces, human skill.Endodontics is evolving toward measurable excellence.Curiosity keeps even experts learning and growing.Progress begins when we stop assuming and start seeing.Let this be your reminder that the future of dentistry isn’t just about new tools—it’s about deeper understanding, clearer proof, and greater care.Get in touch with our guest Dr. Randolph CrossIG: @watsonvilleendodontics www.watsonvilleendodontics.comLEARN MORE ABOUT ENDOCATOR HERESubscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.org Visit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex - www.vistaapex.comAccess Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here

Greatness isn’t about becoming more. It’s about remembering who you already are. In this conversation with embodiment guide Paola Ucelo, we explore how peeling back the “clay” of fear, shame, and old conditioning reveals the Golden Buddha within.Key takeaways from this episode:Greatness is self-acceptance, not achievement.Healing begins when we feel and release the pain we carry.The body holds memory, and listening creates space for wholeness.Mystery is part of life; trust it, breathe into it, and let it unfold.The greatest gift you can give the world is your authenticity.Take this as your reminder that you don’t have to force greatness. You only have to let it shine through.If Paola’s story moved you, share your reflections in the comments, or send this episode to someone who might need the encouragement. Together, let’s keep learning to trust, to remember, and to rise into the lives we were always meant to live.Get in touch with our guest Paola UceloPaolaUcelo.comInstagram: @paolaucelo_Article referenced in the episode Paola Ucelo Article in Conscious BeastSubscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Connect with Dr. Brett Gilbert on Instagram, LinkedIn or email him at drbrettgilbert@accessendo.org Visit Our Sponsors at: Vista Apex - www.vistaapex.comAccess Endo Free Online Training https://webinars.dentalpracticemastery.com/endo-webinar-w5-v1?el=Gilbert-PodcastThe Endo Training Companion Kit and Course by Dr. Brett GilbertTake Home Hands On Endo Kit & Course Here