Smiles Matter®

Exemplary clinician and accomplished dental photographer Dr. Adamo Notarantonio joins Laura Kelly to discuss the significant role of photography in dentistry. This insightful conversation uncovers how photography can be used as a strategic tool to support the success of a dental practice in diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, and communication.

Digital dentistry expert Dr. Jeff Shapiro joins Laura Kelly to discuss how digital tools are reshaping the landscape of dentistry. The conversation expands to uncover the potential of digital tools to enhance patient care, improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and communicate with dental labs.

Cybersecurity expert Gary Salman is back on the Smiles Matter podcast to share the latest updates on protecting our digital assets. He reminds us of best practices to prevent our data from being vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Moreover, Gary and host Laura Kelly also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in combatting cyber threats and potentially as a marketing tool.

Olympic champion Laura Wilkinson joins Laura Kelly to discuss how the visualization technique can help us stay focused and achieve our professional and personal goals. This insightful conversation uncovers how visualization works by conditioning our brain to see, hear, and feel the success in our minds before it happens.

Dr. Patrick Lillis joins Laura Kelly to discuss the profession's state regarding implant dentistry. The conversation expands to the importance of effective collaboration between surgeons, restorative dentists, and technicians—and the role of mentorship and continuing education in accomplishing optimal results.

Social media marketing expert Blake Hadley joins Laura Kelly to discuss the benefits of social media marketing for dentists. They cover trends in video marketing, best practices, and practical advice on maximizing social media efforts by posting with purpose.

Cybersecurity expert and law enforcement veteran, Gary Salman, joins Laura Kelly for the ninth installment of Smiles Matter's 'Winning Strategies.' Mr. Salman and Laura Kelly discuss how a ransomware attack is executed and its financially crippling effects on dental practices. They also cover insightful advice on how dentists can protect themselves and their practices from a cyberattack.

Cosmetic Dentist and Executive Director of Modern Dental Group Limited, Dr. Ronald Chan, joins Laura Kelly for the eighth installment of Smiles Matter's 'Winning Strategies.' Dr. Chan and Laura discuss TrioClear, MicroDental's innovative and predictable three-stepaligner solution for practices and patients. Dr. Chan explains why this new FDA-cleared product is not only a technologically advanced orthodontic treatment but also a solution that improves workflow and saves chair time.

Cosmetic dentist, educator, author and Seattle Study Club member Dr. Joshua Austin joins Laura Kelly for the seventh installment of Smiles Matter's ‘Winning Strategies.' Dr. Austin and Laura discuss the ways that dentists and doctors experience anxiety, burnout and depression, alongside the resources and tools needed to overcome such mental trauma. Dr. Austin and Laura also discuss the overall benefits that overcoming such battles can have on your overall life balance.

Cosmetic Dentist, educator, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) accredited member Dr. Jeffery W. Lineberry joins Laura Kelly for the sixth installment of the Smiles Matter's "Winning Strategies" podcast. Dr. Lineberry and Laura discuss how learning to manage, assess and redirect resources to new areas has proven to be key strategies to support the success of a dental practice. Dr. Jeff Lineberry also provides insight into trends he has experienced in recent times— and how adjusting treatment planning protocols can help clinicians meet patients' needs in our current environment.

Cosmetic dentist, educator, author, and Conscious Sedation Dentistry (CSD) expert Dr. Tony Feck joins Laura Kelly for the fifth installment of Smiles Matter's ‘Winning Strategies.' Dr. Feck and Laura discuss how CSD has allowed clinicians to treat patients with comprehensive procedures safely, and in fewer visits. Dr. Feck and Laura also discussed how the impact of CSD has evolved his ability to provide more concentrated care for his patients, improve his work-life balance, and dedicate more time towards furthering his education, alongside the education of others.

Instructor, digital technology, and Functional Esthetic Dentistry expert, Dr. Mike Maroon, joins Laura Kelly for the fourth installment of Smiles Matter's 'Winning Strategies.' Mike and Laura discuss how digital technology is transforming dental practices and how to harness these tools to maximize a practice's efficiency and treatment success. Laura and Mike also discuss the abundance of digital technology that has aided practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside how digital workflow will affect dentistry for the next generation.

Cosmetic dentist, author, international lecturer, researcher, and instructor Dr. Todd Snyder shares a conversation with Laura Kelly for the third installment of Smiles Matter's ‘Winning Strategies.' Dr. Snyder and Laura breakdown strategies dentists and practices can implement in their business for both short and long-term success in the current dental climate. Dr. Snyder also discusses the importance of marketing and communications, and the impact they have on informing the world of your services, and earning your next patient.

Dental law specialist, founder, and CEO of Cohen Law Firm David Cohen sits down with Laura Kelly for the second installment of Smiles Matter's ‘Winning Strategies.' David and Laura discuss the business of buying and selling practices before and during the pandemic, alongside the evolution of the working culture regarding dental practices within the COVID-19 environment. David and Laura also discuss how DSOs have impacted the seller's market.

Dental industry veteran, CEO of the Seattle Study Club and expert in continuing education Mike Gergen joins Laura Kelly for the first installment of Smiles Matter ‘Winning Strategies.' Laura and Mike discuss the importance and gravity of continuing education, the impact it has on dentistry today and how that education system has changed over recent history, especially as we move through the pandemic.

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Lou Graham and Dr. Ron Kaminer— two doctors with differing opinions about COVID-19 practice management and how the availability of a vaccine has altered their patient's in-office experience.

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Steve Rasner about how his fee-for-service practice succeeds, despite its rural location and local competition by passionately focusing on a relationship-based approach.

In this episode, Laura speaks with Cesar Navarro, Director of Marketing and CEO of Geek Dental Marketing to highlight the importance of digital marketing for practices in 2021. Cesar states the new and current ways of reaching out to your target audience that give your practice a competitive advantage when using specific strategies and techniques. He also has written an article for us which reviews the 12 Most Effective Dental Marketing Strategies to Maximize Your Practice's Growth In 2021. You can download it at www.microdental.com/12strategies2021

Join Laura in an interview with Ryan Javanbakht, president and CEO of SleepTest.com, as they talk about Obstructive Sleep Apnea—and how the barriers to implementing sleep medicine in a dental practice are minimized through the SleepTest.com system.

In this episode, Laura dives deep with Randy Curran about how to overcome the hurdles of medical billing, and how it is directly related to the success of a dental sleep practice.

In this episode, Laura talks with David Walton, CEO, and Co-Founder of Respire - A Whole You company, about the potential opportunities for sleep devices in the dental practice, as well as the most effective tools, operations and processes to offer dental patients better sleep.Resources mentioned in this episode:Epic Health Research Networkhttps://ehrn.org/as-office-visits-fall-telehealth-takes-hold/American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicinehttps://www.aadsm.org/docs/COVID_Position_Statement.pdf  MicroDental Webinar with David Walton on Sleep Deviceshttps://oralsleepdevices.eventbrite.com

In today's episode, Laura talks with the VP of Digital Technologies at Ivoclar Vivadent, Donald Bell, about the technology of the future in dentistry and how companies and practices should always find ways to innovate to stay relevant.Resources mentioned in this interview:https://blog.ivoclarvivadent.us/dentist/my-recovery-plan

In this episode, Laura talks with Dr. Joe Barton about team communication and how new graduates should try multiple roles in dentistry after graduation.

In this episode, Laura Kelly speaks with Dr. Jeff Trembley about learning advanced dental photography, and how his authentic social media presence continues to bring patients and referrals to his practice.

In today's episode, Laura talks with Dr. Buddy Mopper about his long and successful career of being both an artist and a doctor, while encouraging the use of direct composite restorations on necessary procedures.

In this episode, Laura dives deep with Dr. Ken Hamlett about the importance of nurturing personal relationships with patients, business partners and internal employees is vital for any dental practice to thrive.

In today's episode, Laura talks with Dr. Marty Zase about the power of going back to basics in practice management and services while reaching out to patients with empathy.

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Chris Pescatore, a pioneer in cosmetic dentistry, about how being mindful of his passion for restorative dentistry has kept his practice successful and thriving through challenging times.

In this episode, Laura was able to connect with Dr. Larry Rosenthal, one of the most world-recognized pioneers in cosmetic dentistry, to discuss strategies that he has applied in the past for his practice's success—during and after challenging times.

In this episode, Laura speaks with Dr. Mike Maroon about the modes a dentist operates in when facing challenges, as well as Three Action Steps that dentists should take during challenging times.

Laura talks to Doctor Guy Lewis about the many challenges during his career as a practicing dentist and how staying out of debt has been a great benefit for his practice and employees.

Laura talks to Doctor Wynn Okuda about how his upbringing leads to seeing his practice as a business, which in turn helps patients and staff thrive.

Laura talks to Doctor Jerry Hu about how setting up a practice in rural Alaska and his commitment to continuing education has presented unique opportunities to grow and service patients.

Laura talks to Doctor Sam Strong about transitioning his practice into an exclusively Fee-for-Service business model.

Laura talks to Doctor Joyce Basset about the choice of not being afraid and using today's time as a moment to adjust her practice for the future of dentistry.

Laura talks to Doctor Debra King about her approach to practice management and how she has focused on maintaining her business during COVID-19.