The Parts of Dentistry Nobody Really Plans For

What happens when a career in dentistry takes turns you never planned for? In Episode 12 of The Apex Perspective, Matt Hale and David Lohmann are joined by Dr. Terry Reavis to reflect on nearly four decades in dentistry and the lessons that only time, ownership, and experience can reveal. Dr. Reavis shares how his practice grew alongside his community, how dentistry changed over the course of his career, and why relationships with patients and team members ultimately mattered more than he realized early on. The conversation also explores the physical demands of the profession, the importance of planning for what comes next, and how an unexpected health event accelerated Dr. Reavis’ retirement and reshaped the way he looked back on his career.