In this powerful episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with cosmetic dentist and educator Dr. Farokh Jiveh for a deeply honest conversation about personal transformation, leadership, and what truly drives patient connection and case acceptance.
Dr. J shares his journey from outward success and inner burnout to alignment, clarity, and purpose—and how that shift changed everything from how he leads his team to how patients experience care.
This episode goes far beyond techniques and procedures. It's about presence, energy, listening, and why dentistry is ultimately a human experience before it's ever a clinical one.
If you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in practice—or wondered why some teams and doctors thrive while others struggle—this conversation will resonate.
The hidden cost of comfort and "success on paper"
Why leadership always starts with self-leadership
How inner chaos shows up in your practice and your team
The difference between fixing patients and truly listening to them
Why patients will tell you their treatment plan—if you're present
Alignment, energy, and their impact on case acceptance
Letting go of ego, control, and attachment to outcomes
Dentistry as a feeling-based, human-centered experience
✔ You can't lead others until you learn to lead yourself
✔ Case acceptance improves when patients feel heard, not sold
✔ Alignment creates trust—for teams and patients alike
✔ Dentistry isn't just about what you do; it's about how you show up
Dr. Farokh Jiveh is a cosmetic dentist, educator, and founder of Palm Beach Dental Academy. Known for his immersive, one-on-one mentoring approach, Dr. J teaches dentists how to master cosmetic dentistry while emphasizing presence, leadership, and authentic patient connection.
His teaching philosophy focuses on helping clinicians shorten their learning curve—not just clinically, but personally—so they can practice with confidence, clarity, and alignment.
🔗 Learn more: PalmBeachDentalAcademy.com
