# #38: People First in Dentistry with Tom Olsen Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/38-people-first-in-dentistry-with-tom-olsen Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/38-people-first-in-dentistry-with-tom-olsen.md Podcast: [Influential Dental](https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240) Published: 2026-04-24T19:11:59+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/influential-dental/episodes/38-People-First-in-Dentistry-with-Tom-Olsen-e3iea5g Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/fbda6168/podcast/play/119006832/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-24%2F422818150-44100-2-838741ab2b86.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influential-dental-7085240/episodes/38-people-first-in-dentistry-with-tom-olsen Duration seconds: 3230 ## Resource This episode features a thoughtful conversation with Tom Olsen about leadership, humility, relationships, and the values that shape a lasting career in dentistry. From the importance of trust and mentorship to the impact of family, faith, and genuine connection, Tom reflects on the experiences that have guided his journey through decades in the dental industry. This episode goes beyond business and career growth. It explores what it really means to lead well, stay grounded under pressure, and remember that behind every company, team, and innovation, there are people. For dental professionals building teams, growing organizations, or simply thinking more deeply about the kind of leader they want to become, this is a meaningful listen. 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/38-people-first-in-dentistry-with-tom-olsen/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/38-people-first-in-dentistry-with-tom-olsen.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.