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Podcast Episode 6: From Pro Golf to Purpose—Dr. Jeremy Liddiard’s Journey to Finding the Right Practice

Sometimes the right path doesn’t come from a plan—it comes from a moment.

For Dr. Jeremy Liddiard, that moment happened in the middle of a professional golf tournament. After years of chasing the dream, he withdrew mid-event, drove home, and enrolled back in school just weeks later.

Seven years later, he became a dentist.

When Dentistry Didn’t Feel Right

After graduating, Dr. Liddiard started in a traditional corporate setting—but quickly realized something was missing.

He wasn’t busy. He wasn’t doing the procedures he enjoyed. And most importantly, he wasn’t fulfilled.

“I just didn’t enjoy it… I wasn’t doing the kind of dentistry I wanted to do.”

Discovering a Better Way

That search led him to Comfort Dental.

At first, he had the same hesitations many dentists have—but after seeing the model firsthand, everything changed.

Within months of joining, he knew:

“It didn’t take long… I realized this was exactly what I was looking for.”

Why It Works

For Dr. Liddiard, Comfort Dental offers something unique:

  • Consistent patient flow
  • Clinical freedom
  • Real ownership
  • A proven support system

 

But the biggest difference is the impact.

Instead of routine, low-need cases, he now treats patients who truly need help—often changing lives in the process.

The Fulfillment Factor

One patient came in after a fall that severely damaged her front teeth. She expected the worst.

After treatment, she left with her smile restored—and in tears.

“She thought she was going to lose her teeth.”

That’s the kind of dentistry that keeps him motivated.

A Model That Changes Everything

One of the biggest advantages?

The ability to focus on patients—not just production.

“I don’t worry about the money… I just focus on helping people.”

That freedom allows doctors to be more generous, more confident, and more fulfilled in their work.

Rethinking the Model

There’s a common misconception that high-volume dentistry means lower quality.

Dr. Liddiard disagrees:

“The quality of dentistry is determined by the dentist.”

In fact, doing more dentistry often leads to better outcomes through experience and repetition.

Final Thought

Now, over 9 years into his Comfort Dental career, Dr. Liddiard has built a thriving practice, works alongside his dad, and continues to grow.

More importantly—he enjoys what he does every day.

If you’re a dentist looking for more freedom, more impact, and a better way to practice, this episode is worth a listen.

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