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On This Episode:
How would you enjoy turning on your favorite streaming platform and finding a sitcom about anesthesia? It could become a reality if a CRNA’s efforts come to fruition. In this episode, we welcome Ben Hartland, CRNA to discuss his creative endeavor in producing a pilot TV episode about dental anesthesia and the challenges that come with producing a show about the world of dental sedation. Find out how this idea even began and what you can do to help support the endeavor.
Ben’s story is a powerful reminder that life is full of unexpected turns. His journey from farm life to producing a TV pilot is a testament to the power of passion, adaptability, and perseverance. But the journey is far from over, and he needs your support. If you know anyone in the TV industry or have connections that could help bring this project to life, reach out. You can also support Ben by visiting the Teeth TV Show website, watching the pilot, and sharing it with your network.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
- How the TV pilot idea about dentistry came to fruition.
- How COVID kicked him out of the hospital and into dentistry.
- The biggest challenges and lessons learned during the filming process.
- Finding the time between anesthesia and pursuing this project.
- Plans for the pilot and the difficulty in getting industry people interested in a project.
Visit the Teeth TV website: https://www.teethtvshow.com/
Check out Teeth TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Teethtvshow2023/
Watch the pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fYnTnewWmE
Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate
"Most of the characters are based on true stories. The stories I took liberties with, but most of the characters are based on the people I work with or the clients I've come across."
- Ben Hartland, CRNA
