In this first episode of Dentistry Inspired, host Dr. Sean Robertson shares the keynote he delivered to the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry’s Class of 2029 at their White Coat Ceremony.

Through personal stories, interactive activities, and lessons drawn from experience, Sean explores the four pillars of empathy, leverage, opportunity, and confidence, the foundations for thriving in dental school and in practice.

This conversation is about more than starting a career in dentistry. It’s about learning how to protect your confidence when things get tough, how to use your hardest moments as leverage for growth, and how to keep your purpose at the center of your work. Whether you’re just beginning dental school or already deep into practice, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and envision the bigger, brighter future you want to create.