# #34 The Human Side of Dental Influence with Dr. Mike DiTolla Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/34-the-human-side-of-dental-influence-with-dr-mike-ditolla Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/34-the-human-side-of-dental-influence-with-dr-mike-ditolla.md Podcast: [Influential Dental](https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240) Published: 2026-02-27T07:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/influential-dental/episodes/34-The-Human-Side-of-Dental-Influence-with-Dr--Mike-DiTolla-e3flk22 Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/fbda6168/podcast/play/116100610/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-26%2F418897191-44100-2-05112c3dea96b.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influential-dental-7085240/episodes/34-the-human-side-of-dental-influence-with-dr-mike-ditolla Duration seconds: 3500 ## Resource What does it really mean to be influential in dentistry? In this episode, we go far beyond clinical skills and social media presence. We talk about building real trust with patients, using humor to create connection, and why authenticity matters more than image. Dr. DiTolla opens up about his personal journey β€” from professional growth to personal struggles, recovery, and the power of community. This conversation explores influence not as popularity, but as impact: the courage to tell your story, create safe spaces for dialogue, and help others feel less alone. We also dive into finding your tribe, navigating audience expectations, balancing life outside the operatory, and why storytelling may be one of the most powerful tools a dentist can have. This is an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and the human side of dentistry. If you care about community, connection, and building influence that actually means something, this one’s for you. πŸ“’ Learn more about the American Dental Institute: 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com πŸ“Έ instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute πŸ“˜ facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando πŸ“’ Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co πŸ“Έ instagram.com/influentialdental About the Influential Dental Team Hosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor , the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influential-dental-7085240/episodes/34-the-human-side-of-dental-influence-with-dr-mike-ditolla/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/34-the-human-side-of-dental-influence-with-dr-mike-ditolla.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.