# #39 Why Dentistry Is a Team Sport with Dr. Alex Sharp

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Podcast: [Influential Dental](https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240)
Published: 2026-05-08T15:34:27+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/influential-dental/episodes/39-Why-Dentistry-Is-a-Team-Sport-with-Dr--Alex-Sharp-e3j3c7c
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Duration seconds: 3153

## Resource

In this episode of Influential Dental , Dr. Alex Sharp joins Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter for a conversation about influence, community, and why dentistry is at its best when it is treated as a team sport. Dr. Sharp shares his journey from dental school to podcasting, consulting, and building a full-arch implant DSO rooted in trust, mentorship, and shared purpose. He discusses how influence is built through consistency and community, why dentists should be more intentional with their time, and how collaboration can help clinicians grow faster, serve patients better, and create more meaningful careers. The conversation also explores the future of full-arch dentistry, the role of AI, the importance of mentorship, and what it means to build something bigger than yourself in today’s dental industry. 📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute: 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando 📢 Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co 📸 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.

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