Podiatry vs Dentistry: Raising Standards, Fees, and Professional Respect

Jonathan Small returns for his 14th solo appearance on the Podiatry Legends Podcast, and this time, we dive into a bold comparison: podiatry versus dentistry. 

We discuss why podiatry must stop underselling itself, the dangers of low-cost clinic setups, and how adopting a dental-style model could elevate the profession.

00:00 – Introduction

02:00 – Why podiatry should be compared to dentistry

05:00 – Training, fees, and public perception

10:00 – The danger of cheap set-ups

15:00 – Feet as enablers of life vs teeth as cosmetic assets

20:00 – Raising standards and a star system for clinics

30:00 – Undervaluing advanced services

40:00 – Lessons from US podiatry and student perceptions 

50:00 – Final reflections and the call to raise the bar

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