Podcasts about Dental

"I think we're reaching a breaking point where people are starting to reflect and say, 'Man, I don't know if the juice is worth the squeeze anymore.'" — Dr. Paul Etchison Recorded live at Voices of Dentistry 2026 in sunny Gilbert, Arizona, Alan sits down with a VOD favorite, Dr. Paul Etchison of the Dental Practice Heroes podcast. They dive deep into the staggering reality of modern dental school debt, the "juice vs. the squeeze" of ownership, and why dentists should probably stay away from the restaurant business. The Debt Wall The financial landscape for new dentists has shifted dramatically. Alan and Paul compare the "then vs. now" of education costs: The 1997 Reality: Alan graduated with roughly $85,000 in debt. The 2009 Reality: Paul finished with around $235,000. The 2026 Reality: In-state tuition at schools like the University of Michigan can exceed $400,000 before living expenses, often resulting in $4,000–$5,000 monthly loan payments right out of the gate. Ownership: The Only Way Out? While ownership comes with "headaches," Paul argues it remains the most viable path to outrun massive debt. The Associate Cap: Even high-producing associates (doing $2M/year) are limited by their percentage. An owner doing the same production sees a significantly higher return. Value Creation: To be a top-tier associate or a successful owner, you must move beyond "bread and butter" dentistry and master communication and case presentation. Building Skills and Getting "Reps" Deep Dive vs. Scattershot: Instead of taking random weekend courses, find a specialty you enjoy (Endo, Ortho, etc.) and commit to it. The Endo Struggle: Paul and Alan discuss the importance of "reps" and why waiting for the "perfect" case often prevents you from ever getting good at the procedure. The Microscope Factor: Using a scope can find the MB2, but it doesn't necessarily make you faster without the volume of experience. The "Curated" Business Model If dentistry vanished tomorrow, what would these guys do? The Sausage and Bread Theory: Alan highlights small businesses in Northern Michigan that succeed through curation rather than volume. The Bourdain Warning: A nod to Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, which famously warns dentists against buying restaurants just because they "throw a good party." Some links from the show: Paul's 3-Day Freedom Practice Workshop The Dental Practice Heroes Podcast Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Andrew Kokabi, owner of Brookhaven Family Dentistry and a true example of grit, growth, and purpose-driven leadership. From his early days in a three-operatory practice with no paycheck, to leading a thriving 17-op fee-for-service operation with plans to expand to 30, Dr. Kokabi shares his deeply personal journey. He talks about how his upbringing as the child of Iranian immigrants shaped his business mindset, the painful but transformative experience of burnout, and the pivotal role the Dentalpreneur Podcast played in reigniting his passion and vision.  The conversation dives deep into creating a strong culture, onboarding associates with aligned philosophies, tracking performance, building patient loyalty, and giving back to the community in creative, meaningful ways. You'll also hear about Dr. Kokabi's vision for long-term impact—both in dentistry and through empowering underserved populations. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.coupleofdentists.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Episode #1687 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Jaclyn Nona, CEO & co-founder of Clever Dental Co., to talk about a smarter, more sustainable way to market your dental practice. This episode breaks down why internal marketing beats outsourcing, how your own team can build trust, culture, and patient loyalty, and why authenticity and consistency matter more than polished agency content. If you've ever felt stuck between doing nothing or overpaying an agency, this conversation is for you.

Explicit Aloha Podcast Episode 233 “Dental Dam Bondi & Non-A BJJ0:00 Happy Valentines Day/Dental Implant3:31 Dam Bondi4:45 Super Bowl Recap7:00 Non-A Bjj

Selling your group practice is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you'll make as an owner, and it's rarely as simple as it looks from the outside. In this week's episode, host Jamie West Falasz welcomes Justin Marti, Founder and attorney at Marti Law Group for a frank break down the top five things every group practice owner needs to understand before entering a sale and after the deal is done. From valuation and deal structure to leadership changes, earn-outs, and what day-to-day life actually looks like post-sale, this conversation will help you prepare for both the business deal and the human side of your next chapter.To reach today's guest:www.martilawgroup.comjustin@martilawgroup.com

The Dental Soundtrack: Using Music to Reduce Patient Anxiety and Customize ComfortBy Lainey Lalicata, CRDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-dental-soundtrack-using-music-to-reduce-patient-anxiety-and-customize-comfort/Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at ⁠⁠https://rdh.tv/ce⁠⁠ Get daily dental hygiene articles at ⁠⁠https://www.todaysrdh.com⁠⁠ Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/⁠⁠Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/⁠⁠Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/⁠

With a fully remote staff powered by AI-driven software, her practice is a seamless, tech-enabled machine. AI captures patient calls, texts, and website engagements, integrating every touchpoint into a cloud-based system that keeps everything—and everyone—connected. The efficiency she's created would have been unimaginable just a few years ago, but today, it's her new normal. Our guest is Dr. Carla Cohn, a general dentist, who has devoted her practice exclusively to the treatment of children. She practices in Canada and is the founder of LitSmileAcademy.com. Thanks to our episode sponsors: VOCO America - https://www.voco.dental/us/ Shining 3D- https://www.shining3ddental.com/

"It's just expensive to do it these days." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this episode of Hey Docs!, Jill Allen and Matt Kroeker discuss the current state of lending in the healthcare industry, particularly for young doctors looking to start or acquire orthodontic practices. They explore the importance of financial preparation, the evaluation process for existing practices, and the rising costs associated with starting a new practice. Matt emphasizes the need for young doctors to build a strong support team and to understand the allocation of loan funds. The discussion also highlights the importance of saving and being financially prudent to ensure success in practice ownership. Connect With Our Guest Matt Kroeker - https://sbbankers.bankofamerica.com/matthew-kroekerTakeaways Matt Kroeker has 15 years of experience at Bank of America focusing on healthcare lending.The lending landscape is currently stable with increased loan amounts for startups.Young doctors should focus on financial preparation during their education.Credit card debt can significantly impact future borrowing capabilities.Having savings set aside is crucial for new practice owners.Evaluating existing practices involves analyzing actual financials and cash flow.Startup loans often have a graduated payment structure to ease financial pressure.Building a strong support team is essential for success in practice ownership.Construction and technology costs have significantly increased for new practices.It's important to understand how loan funds will be allocated in a startup.Chapters 00:00 Introduction03:30 Current Lending Environment06:06 Financial Advice for Young Doctors10:31 Evaluating Practice Purchases13:58 Markers for a Healthy Practice17:00 Balancing Practice Purchase with Additional Workl20:39 The Importance of a Supportive Team23:41 Discussing Startup Costs and Loan Structures26:17 The Reality of Startup Loans and Financial Flexibility31:56 The Importance of Financial Planning and Safety Nets34:35 Final Thoughts on Acquisitions vs. Startups36:24 Contact Info Episode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

Let's talk about something that doesn't get people excited. No machines, nothing about forklifts, and no mention of productivity or numbers. I'd like to talk about paperwork. I know I know, but this isn't boring paperwork. This is the paperwork of life. The kind of documents that quietly follow you from your first job all the way to retirement. The kind that, when handled correctly, makes life easier, and when ignored, can create stress, delays, lost money, or even lost opportunities.  I was looking for the right word here, I highlighted the words personal responsibility, and that's not what I'm looking for, but there are things we, ourselves, need to make sure we get right. So instead of harping on what we need to do I'll just speak to it in an, “I've seen how this plays out” kind of way. Because here's the truth, no company, no HR department, no recruiter, no government agency cares about your paperwork more than you do, and they never will.  When someone gets a job offer, they're excited. And they should be. But onboarding isn't just about orientation videos and a badge. From day one, you're asked to complete documents like I-9 employment verification, W-4 tax forms, Direct deposit information, Benefit elections, Emergency contacts, Policy acknowledgments. And these aren't just forms. These documents determine whether you can legally work, how and when you get paid, how much tax is withheld, whether you have insurance, and who gets called if there are any problems or emergencies.  When onboarding paperwork is filled out incorrectly, or rushed through, problems can start immediately. Delayed paychecks. Incorrect tax withholdings. Missed benefits. And the worst part? Most of those problems are preventable. Here's a tip or an opinion I guess, if a document affects your pay, your health, or your job security, slow down. Ask questions if you do not understand something. Especially anything like deductions. Read what you're signing. If you don't understand a box, don't guess. Guessing on official paperwork almost always comes back around to us.  The I-9 form is one of the most misunderstood documents in employment, and one of the most important. This form verifies your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. It requires specific documents, completed within a specific timeframe. If our hiring agent doesn't properly complete the I-9 you may not be allowed to start work. Your employment could be delayed, or you could be terminated, not for performance, but for a compliance issue. This isn't personal. It's just the law. As a worker, our responsibility is simple but serious. We need to bring valid, acceptable documents, make sure names match exactly, and pay attention to dates and signatures. Just this week I've heard about 3 individuals that met all the qualifications for a position, interviewed great, was offered the position, only to say that they didn't bring 2 forms of I.D. Their hiring process was delayed until they could return with their documents. For one of them the position was filled before she could return. And to our recruiter, being unprepared for an I-9 and the onboarding sends a message, fair or not, that you didn't take the process seriously.  Taxes are another area where people often say, I'll just fill it out the way I always do. That mindset can cause problems for us. Your W-4 determines how much money is withheld from each paycheck. Too little withheld? You might owe money at tax time. Too much withheld? You're giving the government an interest-free loan all year. And it's important to remember that life changes, marriage, kids, second jobs, side work, all affect how your W-4 should be filled out. Here's another tip or opinion! Our paycheck is our responsibility. If something looks off, ask about it immediately. Waiting six weeks doesn't fix it, it only multiplies the problem.  I want to mention a bit on our personal records too. Health records, Immunizations, Vaccinations, Physicals. In warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics, these come up more than people realize. Certain jobs, sites, or clients may require proof of Tetanus shots, Hepatitis vaccinations, physical capability exams or ergonomic testing, even drug screening history. Yes, these request or needs are rare in our field, but if you can't produce records, you may be delayed from starting a job, or even be excluded from certain assignments or have to repeat tests at your own expense. Keeping copies of our health records is important, it's about preparedness. Create a simple system, a physical folder at home, or digital copies on a secure drive with clear file names and dates. This is one of those, future you will be thankful for, habits.  Oh and many people assume education records don't matter once they're working. That's not always true. High school diplomas, GEDs, college transcripts, certifications, licenses, these documents can come up when applying for leadership roles, moving into safety or compliance positions, transitioning into office or management roles and applying for specialized training. Saying I completed it is not the same as proving it. If you've earned something, keep the documentation. You worked for it. Don't let missing paperwork slow your progress later.  And here's another free opinion! Your resume should never be written in a panic. It should be updated after each role, after learning new equipment, when gaining certifications, and after taking on leadership tasks. Too many people try to rebuild their entire work history the night before applying for a job, and details get lost. Dates get fuzzy. Job titles blur and we'll leave off some of our accomplishments. A resume isn't just for job hunting. It's a record of our career. Here's another unsolicited opinion of mine! Keep a running document. Add bullet points as you go. That away when opportunity shows up, you'll be ready.  Now let's talk about open enrollment, this is where people can get hurt financially. Open enrollment windows are like written in stone. Miss them, and you may be locked out of Health insurance, Dental and vision, Life insurance or Disability coverage until the next enrollment period. Saying “I didn't know” doesn't reopen the window. This happened to me last year. I asked about the dental and vision offerings, but I didn't follow up when no one got back to me. So I didn't have dental and vision insurance! Understanding your benefits isn't optional adulthood, it's more like survival planning. If you don't understand a benefit, ask HR. That's what they're there for. And don't hesitate to follow up if you haven't heard back. Ignoring enrollment because it feels overwhelming can cost thousands of dollars later.  Here is a hard truth, deadlines don't care about your schedule, your stress, or your intentions. Miss a form deadline and benefits don't activate, our coverage can lapse, pay adjustments don't happen. Professionals respect deadlines, even when the task isn't exciting. And we are professionals, right? That's part of being dependable.  And all this documentation follows us right into retirement as well. At the end of your career, paperwork doesn't stop, believe it or not it actually increases! Retirement accounts. Pension records. Social Security documentation. Healthcare elections. People who kept records throughout their career transition more smoothly. People who didn't often scramble at the worst possible time. Your future self deserves better than all that last-minute chaos!  I recently read something by a government agency. It said that paperwork isn't the enemy, neglect is. It made me think a bit!  The paperwork of life isn't glamorous, but it is important. Careers don't fall apart because of one bad day on the floor. They fall apart because of missed details spread out over time. Let's all be sure to handle our paperwork with the same pride we bring to our work ethic.  Oh, and I mentioned retirement a minute ago. One of the biggest myths is that retirement planning begins when you're close to retirement. It doesn't. It begins with your first benefit election, and your first 401(k) form, and your first beneficiary designation. The people who retire smoothly didn't magically get organized at 60, they stayed consistent for decades. Every form you complete correctly today reduces stress tomorrow. Every document you keep track of becomes a gift to your future self.  Let me leave this part with something simple and honest. Paperwork is how the world keeps score. It records who you are, what you've earned, what you're entitled to, and how you're protected. Ignoring it doesn't make it go away, it just hands control to someone else. So lets take ownership of it, ask questions, respect those deadlines, and keep records.   Ok, I'll leave it at that. I don't want it to sound like I'm standing up on a soap box here, but I've seen so many people struggle and take financial hits over the very things we discussed today. If you have any questions about anything I brought up, check with your HR department or a member of your management team, ask questions. And as always, feel free to send us an email to hose@warehouseandoperationsasacareer.com and I'll help find you an answer. Thanks for checking in and as always, please be safe in all you do.   

Do you want your patients to feel confident and cared for and to become raving fans about your practice? Kiera takes listeners through specific steps to help practices refine what their patients go through upon entering to exiting your office. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I'm excited for a quick tactical practical tip for you guys that I just think is magical. And I'll start with like a story about it to kind of kick us off. ⁓ Jason and I, we just recently went to Ruth's Chris. We decided we were gonna do a day date and Jason and I, went to the spa. I convinced him to go to the spa. He's not like obsessed about it, but really loved in like the hot tub room that they actually turned on a football game for him. So.   I don't know how the spa gods were on my side that day, but they definitely were. And then we decided to go to Ruth's Chris. And if you guys are familiar with Ruth's Chris, ⁓ it's ⁓ an amazing steakhouse. And ⁓ I noticed when we went in there, there was just a different vibe. And I've been very obsessive about high-end restaurants, reading the book, Unreasonable Hospitality. I think I'm more aware of it. If you guys haven't read that book, I definitely recommend putting that on your book wish list. And what was interesting is,   When we came in, they said, hi, Mr. and Mrs. Dent, great to see you. And they took us back to our table and the waitress was so kind to us. And she said, here's this information. What information do you guys need? There were seat spot for us. The busser came through and was like, we really love working with people like you. You guys just make our life so much easier. They're like, here, let's just box this up for you. You made great choices for you. They had all of our stuff boxed for us. The presentation was beautiful.   They didn't come by and they weren't annoying to us, but they were so genuine to us. And then as we were leaving, they said, thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Dent. And they knew all about us. Okay. So that was one experience. Another experience has been Jason and I were in Bali and we went to the four seasons and I remember if you've been to Bali, you'll understand. Jason and I both got Bali belly. And if you haven't heard mine was, I got it on our flight home. I've never in all my years of flying, knock on wood, I've never once thrown up ever on a plane.   Mine is my flight home that was a nice nine hour flight from Taiwan to San Francisco. And I threw up and had diarrhea the entire freaking time of that flight. I had thrown up about 13 times in two hours and I figured out, if I can make a system for this, like it was hold the vomit bag, go to the bathroom and brush my teeth all at the same time. I realized you can create a system for anything. So that's a little bit beside the point. So I'm here to tell you about great experiences. But at the four seasons, they were top notch. They had an app. They would text us.   When I asked them like, hey, you guys have any medicine? They're like, ⁓ we don't have medicine. Here's the pharmacy. We can get it for you. We'll have it to your room. They had it to our room for us. They brought different things for us because they knew that we were sick. They had a turndown service for us. They paid attention to our likes. Our wants, made sure everything was done every single night for us. It was one of the most incredible experiences. And I think about it, like people are like, Kiera, you traveled all over the world. You've gone to Antarctica. You go to these places. And I'm like, Bali, even though I threw up for eight hours on my flight home.   Bollywood one of my most amazing experiences and I'm like, what was it? Like it was how I felt at Four Seasons. It was how I felt of everybody was so happy for us to be there. They were so grateful for us to be there. People would say hello to us. They knew our names as we walked through. And ⁓ I've just been paying attention to like Ruth's Chris was recent. The Four Seasons was another one. And then I think about other experiences that maybe weren't as great. I think about...   Hotels Jason and I we flew home. We missed a flight coming home from an international flight So we had to snag a hotel the only hotel available for us was a hotel I will not say But it was we'll just say a budget-friendly hotel and I remember we checked in and no one was there They weren't happy to see us. They were annoyed to see us the shuttle. I'm not joking you It was supposed to be there in 15 minutes We waited two hours to get our shuttle and they kept telling us one's on the way one's on the way. They were like you need to call this person By the time we got there our bed was dirty   The bathroom was broken. And I just thought, man, I remember that experience. I don't remember the Four Seasons experience, but which one do I want to go back to? Which one do I tell my friends about? Which one am I like, I threw up and I was so sick from Bali. You guys, would never recommend doing a cooking class internationally. I know exactly what caused our sickness. my gosh. And my stomach like to this day still hurts about it. But yeah, I loved that trip so much because of how I felt. And so that's what I want to go into today of   the patient experience in designing and creating a journey that the patient wants to be a part of and they want to rave about. And I know we've talked about this at several other times ⁓ because it's something where I remember I was at a conference once and they said, Kiera, what people remember is the beginning and the end. They don't really remember the middle. And so in dental practice, it's our beginning. It's our first phone calls and it's the end on how they leave. Yes, they might remember the middle of the procedure, but typically speaking, it's those, those two points in anything like think about a show you go to. You usually remember the beginning.   You remember the end. think about Taylor Swift and I'm like, definitely remember the countdown clock. Like I can remember that. remember everything coming out. Middle, like there was a lot going on and the ending, everybody can remember that. But, and yes, there are still things and that's not to say the middle can't be great, but we want to make sure that it is this experience that people are so obsessed with because we want to help them feel so good. And I think the dental office is such an intimate space. Dentistry is intimate. Everything that we do in dentistry is intimate. And so if we can help patients feel   a certain way and that doesn't mean we have to be perfect, but it does mean that we create a patient experience and a patient journey for them. So for me, even in Dental A Team, it should be that the patient experience, our customer experience is very intentional and not accidental. So we kind of think through it, like what do want our patients to feel? What do we want our patients to say about us? And it's also crazy because you can go look at your reviews right now and see what the patient experience is today.   what you've created maybe not intentionally or intentionally. Just go read it. What is it? For us at Dental A Team, I want people to feel like it's fun. I want it to feel like it's easy. I want people to feel like, my gosh, like they understood me, that they're thinking ahead of where I'm at, that they can guide us and that we are non-judgmental and that you and your team are gonna rise to the next level. Go read our reviews. That's what it is. But that's by intentionality and design. That's our core values. That's what we talk about constantly. It's how we onboard our consultants.   It's how we refine. how we take feedback from clients of if they're not getting it, how can we make this process easier? How can we make it easier for our consultants? How can we give better education? Like what can we do because that's the experience we want them to have. And so, ⁓ this is going to be an episode. If you really want patients to feel like super confident and cared for and to become raving fans for you to where they love the dentist, you have an opportunity to change how people feel about going to the dentist. And I think it's an amazing opportunity if you choose to do it. So   Number one is like, let's think about first impression. Remember, like it's the it's the end caps. And I think if we can even just design those two really, really intentionally, like four seasons and Roos Chris, did you notice in both of those? And this is not on purpose. I just sharing the story. I talked about my entrance and my exit at Bali. We were freaking sick on that last day. And I remember that the most more than anything. Yes, they did the turn down service and that was great. But I didn't talk about our New Year's Eve dinner that we had. I didn't talk about the waiters like none of that.   And as I think back, I'm like, yeah, that was really nice. I remember our first initial and our ending. Same thing with Ruth, Chris, how they entered us and how they exited. I talked about both of those. Go back and rewind. And that was not on purpose, but this even just proves my point that the experiences you remember are those end caps, the beginning and the end. So what is our presence? So number one is how do we answer the phone on the first new patient impression? That's going to be it. I talked about this just recently. If you haven't heard that, go back and listen, but like, how do we greet people? And are we like smiling when we answer? Are we excited or are we like,   Oh my gosh, another freaking phone call, like, hello. Right? I don't know if any of you had a mom who had a mom voice where she's like, Kiera Cherie. And I was like, hello. My mom was like, I didn't do that. I'm like, oh mom, you did. And you had the snap and you'd give me those mom eyes, right? Moms had those two voices. My sister's husband, he was like, my mom used to like snarl at me with her teeth. My mom didn't do the teeth, but we all know like, and I feel like that's how it should be like, we could be busy in the patients, but as soon as that phone rings, I want our front office to feel like.   my gosh, I am so excited to be answering this phone call. We are so excited you're here. Like almost like buddy the elf, like you're so excited. Maybe not that enthusiastic, but like that same sentiment. We are so excited. So we want it to be this like welcoming. We are happy you're here. We're not annoyed that you're here. And that's the very first impression. And then when they come into the practice, this is our next first impression. And if we botch our phone, we oftentimes can make it up on our second, but I will tell you that first phone impression is going to be paramount. So get our best person answering those.   best person and all of our front office team needs to realize when you answer the phone, you go on stage and you like sit up and you smile, even put mirrors up there so they can see themselves. You guys, not a joke. My mom said I was so vain. She gave me a like desk with a mirror and I used to sit there and talk on the phone in front of the mirror. And I was like, why do you do this? And I'm like, mom, like watch how I talk and I look at things and I look at, I practice my smile and it could have been a little vanity. Uh, but I know it's helped me present and be able to speak. And I guarantee you a lot of that mirror training.   is why I'm able to go present on stage today and be able to engage and invoke emotion because I practiced for a long time in the mirror. So having that mirror, having people see how they are, because if I'm sitting down, I'm like, hey guys, welcome to the podcast versus, hey guys, welcome to the podcast. You feel two very different things. And I feel too, I'm like super jazz on the second one. The first one I'm like, cool, I got a freaking podcast today. No, like I'm excited. I'm excited to hang out with you. I'm honored that you share your time with me. So we want it to be, and whatever your experiences, and some doctors you might not be like Kiera level 20.   Well, guess what? My team is Kiera level 20. We want to answer the phone in that level. If you are more like subdued and you're more like spa boutique, your phone needs to answer. Like I would be utterly shocked if I called the spa and they're like, hi, welcome to the spa. I'd be like, whoa, tone it down. Like this is the spa. And that's even Kiera who's excited. The dental office, it's like welcoming and engaging and like, hi, I'm like so excited you called. We're truly going to take great care of you. And I'm really excited to bring you into the practice. Notice I even have a patient voice that's different than my podcast voice, which is different than a spa.   My spa was like, hi, welcome to Serenity Spa. I'm so glad you're here. And I'm Kyra Dent and I'm changing right here, but it's because I feel that. And that's what I want people to experience in our phone and how people walk in is going to be our first step. So we need you to truly train and what is it? And if you haven't built this for your front office team, help them see this is what our, this is what our patient experience is. We want a confident, energetic, calm, whatever it is, first interaction. And we want our   online experience. our website, our scheduling, our messaging, our phone messaging to follow that same experience. So if that's our first impression, they're still filling it. Then they want to make the phone call. And we want to just like reduce any friction. How can I make this easier? I'm going to send you the paperwork. I'm going to schedule you now. I'm going to make sure I get this back in 48 hours. So I've got your appointment confirmed. This is how we're going to work. And I'm also setting clear expectations of we are so excited to have you here. And these are the rules of the game that we play by.   You notice like I even feel myself go into like a confident and welcoming human. That's our first experience. And if you will refine this, you will start to notice you train your patients from day one of we are so happy to have you. This is how we operate. We have you run on time. We have you send in our information. You always confirm your appointments 48 hours ahead of time. And we are so excited to welcome you to our family, whatever it is. listening to our new patient phone calls, experiencing that, putting the mirrors up there.   And then it's a, when the patient comes into the practice, let's make sure that that's an amazing experience too. Is our waiting room area clean? Do we have our front office person? You guys like, it drives me wild when I walk into a practice and it is cluttery with paper. You guys clear that clutter and make it clean. Dental practices need to be sterile. Yes, you can have cutesy stuff, but it still needs to feel clean and sterile. Front office team members, I'm gonna be a little bit hard right now. Do not freaking eat food in the front where patients can see you.   Go to the back. watch it so often. You're just sitting there like you break your crack or anything. No one can see you. They can. They see crumbs. It just feels. People can feel perfection. They can feel cleanliness. They can feel dirtiness. And this isn't me like ripping into you. I bend that person. I used to my snack drawer down there. That's not professional and that shouldn't be in the front office. Get it into the back office. Let's make sure it's clean. You can have all your cups. You can have all the things, but it needs to be clean. It needs to be sterile. It needs to be welcoming and inviting. Think about when you walk into a hotel. It's very inviting. Some   junkie janky and you're like, I don't want to stay here. Some are like, my gosh, this is amazing. Same thing with restaurants. How do we want our patients to feel? Let's make sure that the ambiance feels the same way. Even if your front office is on the phone, you can always welcome and say hi. Like while you're on the phone, I'll be right with you. That way they can feel super welcomed or like, hey, here's an iPad. I'll chat with you. And then as soon as like, Kiera, I'm so happy you're here. Welcome to the practice. Let me grab you a bottle of water. Do you prefer stilled or, or like do you prefer room temperature or chilled?   little small things that does not take a lot of effort, but that sets a very different impression rather than welcome to the practice. Okay. So let's make sure that first impression is very, very important. This is that first end block of the practice and patient experience. It's going to make it radically different for you and your practice. Then on the other side, is it's going to be during the visit? We need to make sure that we're still well oiled because if our front and end of those bookends are good, but the middle is ick.   They're going to actually remember that more than they remember these polished pieces. So the middle doesn't have to be like perfect perfection every time. what? Dentistry runs long. But as often as we can, let's be on time to our patients. Let's make sure that we have really clean handoffs. Let's make sure that when we are presenting our exams doctors that we use that NDTR. What's the next visit? What's the date? What's the time to return and make sure our re-care cleanings are scheduled. Make sure that the patient has that every time. Look me in the eyes. Involve me in that experience of patient, doctor, clinician. We're here.   All right, Kiera, we wanna see you back in two weeks for that crown on the upper right. We're gonna take great care of you. I need about an hour and a half for that. And we'll make sure that sister Susie over here gets you scheduled for your cleaning. What questions do you have for me? I'm really excited to work with you. Great, they know. And I will tell you if doctors will take the little bit of time to be super concise and clear on next steps, next visit, that's what people are remembering. So again, remember, yes, you've got the bookends of the appointment.   but also within the appointment in the chair, they're remembering how you seat them and how you end. Doctors, the essay heard the exam, but they're remembering your anchoring point of your end point. So nail that end point. Clinical team members, remember the end point. I used to try to like make jokes at the beginning and then have a good time at the end because I knew that that's what they were going to remember. Even if the procedure was hard, I still made sure that they had a great experience at the end. And if it was a hard procedure, I'm like, gosh, you did such a good job. I'm really, really proud of you. You did it.   you're gonna have the best results after this, whatever it is, but just make sure that they're clear, especially on exams. There is nothing worse than confusion. Confusion is the enemy of execution. So be crystal clear on where we're headed. And then after that, what we're gonna do is we're gonna let them know like, here's the next visit, here's what's gonna happen, we're gonna move them through it. This way your patients are so crystal clear on what's going on. And then at the end,   We have an amazing experience. So front office team, you're back on the, you're the shining stars. You welcome them in, you talk to them on the phone, and then you're the last impression. So making sure your people who are sitting in those seats recognize their role and their value in this whole experience. So on this, it's a perfect, let's get you scheduled. I make this really easy for them. Beautiful. What questions do you have for me? We say the same thing from what they said in the clinical team to the front office team. Front office has really good notes. So the clinical team just picks it right up.   And we have this in here of a very, very, very good experience at the end. Then if they had a great experience, I asked them for a review and say, Hey, I'd love you to share your experience with us. I can't wait to see you next time. Gosh, you're seriously one of my favorite patients. And I'm so grateful you're a part of our practice. That's not that hard, but what's that patient? You remember, gosh, they loved me when I came in, they loved me when I went out. And what it is, is it's not all these little pieces. It's the experience of how they felt just like me. I didn't tell you all the nuances of Ruth's Chris   I didn't tell you that my steak was amazing. I didn't tell you I had sweet potatoes. None of that. What I did tell you is how I felt at both. And guess what? I could have told you any experience, but I told you what's crazy is even at the spa, the football game was at the end. I didn't even tell you about my massage. I told you about the little thing that stood out to me. And remember, bad things actually could be what your patient's experiencing, even though you think you've got good pieces. If I've got an amazing welcoming, but I've got a jerk of a team member who's rude,   they're gonna remember that, cause that's gonna stand out way shinier than this one. And sometimes my doctor can be amazing, but your front office cannot be the same experience and it feels disjointed. And so you gotta make sure that you're, you have a team that's very similar and that we talk about what is our experience? How do I patients to feel? What are our core values? This is culture, but it's patient experience too. And if we get a whole team rallied around this, you're going to be able to have massive raving fans, but it's done with ease. So doing simple little things. So what I would say is when we have this of,   Let's go through number one, what is our patient experience? How do we want patients to feel? Look at our reviews and see what are they already saying and is that what we want? And if not, let's change it. Then let's make sure our phone calls, our website and our first impression when they come into the practice is dialed in and exactly what we want. Let's make sure are in the middle, pretty dang good. Doctors, you're ending with great exams. Clinical team members were ending with a great experience at the end of the exam. And then we take them up to front office and front office, we shine, we dazzle and we are so grateful to have these patients.   Now, if you're listening as a front office team member, you're like, I absolutely don't want to do that. It might be a wrong seat for you. I'm just going to say that front office team members are on stage. Just like I don't want to put a Disneyland, like someone who absolutely hates greeting guests and like putting them through the ticket counter. If they're like, I hate this job. They're, they're not the person. Cause that patient's going to feel that that guest is going to feel like, ⁓ checking into a hotel. I've got the person who's like, gosh, here you are. This is just a job and you're driving me nuts versus the person like, we are so happy you're here.   Make sure I've got right people in right seats for this experience. And that's critical. They could be the right team member, just the wrong seat. So let's make sure if you're listening to this, that you love this. I truly do. And I know Tiff does, and I know Kristy does, and I know Dana does, Britt actually, she's not the front desk. She doesn't like that guys. So she's not always on the podcast. And if Britt was listening, she'd be like, that's correct. I prefer back scenes. She likes to be there. Shelbi, you've never heard Shelbi on the podcast, cause she's like hard past no Kiera, that's not who I am.   but I've got all my consultants who would be like, yeah, Trish put her on. She'd love it. She'd say to the friend, she'd make everybody her best friend, Monica, Pam. They'd love it. So make sure you've got right people, right seat, and then make sure you really commit to having this incredible patient experience and you can check it. Let's do a monthly review, like do an audit of what are the top things the reviews are saying, have Chat GPT help you. There's easy ways to make sure that what we want of our patient experience is what patients are saying. And if not commit to change, it's how patients feel that they're going to remember more than it's what you say.   And if we can help you guys reach Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. These are the small annoying like cobwebs that make the big difference for patients that we are obsessed about helping you with. So reach out, running a successful practice does not have to be hard and it can be very easy for you. So reach Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

Take the next step in your veterinary dentistry journey — get a FREE online course with 1 hour of RACE-approved CE when you subscribe to our newsletter: https://ivdi.org/free ---------------------------------------------------------- Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM ---------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman answers advanced, case-based questions from recent online veterinary dentistry trainings, focusing on real-world decision-making in general practice. The discussion covers extraction technique modifications, bur selection for challenging teeth, and evidence-based use of hyaluronic acid and bone grafts in periodontal and surgical cases. Dr. Beckman explains why he has shifted away from routine vestibular bone removal for certain extractions—particularly the mandibular third and fourth premolars—and instead emphasizes controlled sectioning, gentle elevation, and patience to reduce root fracture risk. He shares practical tips on finger pressure, visualization with loupes, and how this technique improves efficiency and outcomes in both clinical cases and wet labs. The episode also explores the biological role of hyaluronic acid in extraction sites and periodontal defects. Dr. Beckman and colleagues clarify the differences between PerioVive and OralVive, explain why retention is not the primary goal of hyaluronic acid therapy, and discuss its benefits for clot stabilization, pain modulation, angiogenesis, and soft tissue healing. The conversation addresses when hyaluronic acid should be used in extraction sites, how it integrates with blood clots and bone grafts, and why products like ClinDoral no longer have a role in these scenarios. Finally, Dr. Beckman dives into one of the most challenging topics in veterinary dentistry: deciding when to save a tooth versus extract it. He breaks down why percentage-based bone loss alone is not a reliable extraction rule, and instead emphasizes case selection based on tooth function, patient age, defect type, and—most importantly—owner commitment to long-term follow-up and home care. This episode delivers thoughtful, experience-driven guidance to help veterinarians make confident, ethical, and practical dental decisions. ---------------------------------------------------------- What You'll Learn: ✅ When vestibular bone removal may increase root fracture risk ✅ How to approach difficult premolar extractions with minimal force ✅ Why sectioning and gentle elevation can replace aggressive bone removal ✅ Proper bur selection for sectioning thick alveolar bone ✅ The biological role of hyaluronic acid in clot stabilization and healing ✅ Key differences between PerioVive and OralVive ✅ Why retention is not the primary goal of hyaluronic acid therapy ✅ When and why to use hyaluronic acid in all extraction sites ✅ How bone grafts and blood clots support alveolar ridge preservation ✅ How to decide when a tooth is worth saving versus extracting Key Takeaways: ✅ Root fractures often occur at the interface between mobile and immobile bone ✅ Gentle, controlled elevation reduces complications more than force ✅ Removing less bone can sometimes improve extraction outcomes ✅ Hyaluronic acid is rapidly absorbed and supports natural healing pathways ✅ Pain modulation is a major benefit of HA in extraction sites ✅ Blood clots function as natural bone grafts ✅ Percentage of bone loss alone should not dictate extraction decisions ✅ Patient age, tooth function, and owner compliance matter most ✅ Long-term success depends on consistent rechecks and home care ✅ Some teeth can be saved—but not always in the patient's best interest Questions This Episode Answers: ❓ Should fissure burs be used for mandibular premolar extractions in dogs? ❓ Why do roots fracture after vestibular bone removal? ❓ How much pressure should be used during elevation? ❓ What is the difference between PerioVive and OralVive? ❓ Does hyaluronic acid need to "stay in place" to be effective? ❓ Should hyaluronic acid be used in every extraction site? ❓ Is a blood clot considered a bone graft? ❓ When should a tooth with severe bone loss be saved instead of extracted? ❓ How important is owner compliance in periodontal case selection? ❓ Is there still any indication for ClinDoral use? Get a FREE veterinary dentistry course with 1 hour of RACE-approved CE when you sign up for our newsletter:

159: Today's episode is all about dental cleanings. We're talking systemic effects, liver, lymph, and kidney support, and how anesthesia can impact more than just the teeth. I'll cover everything from detox support, hydration, gentle movement, antioxidants, to helping your dog's organs process the stress of a procedure safely. Remember, a dental isn't just about the teeth…it's a systemic event, and supporting your dog makes all the difference in recovery. → Canine Dental and Mouthcare Course | 35% off with code MOUTH Sponsored By: → Pug & Hound Apothecary Check Out Rita: → The Herbal Dog (Book) → Rita's Instagram → Facebook Group → My Courses → My Website and Store Produced By: Drake Peterson

Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

Where are Canada's dental sterilization standards headed next? In this series finale of "Sterilization Standards Unpacked," we're joined by Leeanne Ismail, Clinical Sterilization Specialist at Solventum, to look ahead at the future of dental reprocessing. From digital traceability and rapid-read BIs to maintenance programs and smarter tracking tools, Leeanne shares how technology is reshaping safety and accountability in clinics across Canada. She also highlights the push toward more consistent expectations between provinces—and what that means for teams trying to keep up. If you've been wondering what the "next chapter" of dental sterilization could look like, this conversation connects the dots! This 5-part series pulls back the curtain on how Canadian dental teams are translating sterilization standards into real-world practice—one guideline, one cycle, one patient at a time. With each episode, we'll explore the people, processes, and evolving expectations driving dental sterilization forward. It's not about compliance checklists—it's about connection, clarity, and conversations that make the technical feel personal. A special thanks to our sponsor, Solventum Medical, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #Solventum #SterilizationStandardsUnpacked #DentalSterilization #SterileProcessing #BI #Technology #Innovation

Is rapid growth always worth it? This $8M dental owner reveals the stress, mistakes, and boundary-setting required to grow without sacrificing lifestyle.

Staring at your AR and seeing chaos instead of clarity? We've been there, and we built a simple path out. We walk through a practical, three-part framework that turns one scary number into a clear diagnosis, so you know what to fix first and how to keep cash flowing without drama.If your AR feels like a magic eye poster, this is your focusing lens. Walk away with a short checklist, clear ownership, and a plan to make cash flow predictable. If this approach helps, subscribe, share it with a colleague, and leave a five-star review to help more practice owners find it. And if you want hands-on help building these systems, grab a free strategy call at dentalpracticeheroes.com/strategy.Register for the 3 Day Virtual Event...THE DPH FREEDOM PRACTICE WORKSHOP (Seats are Limited!) Learn how to make more money on less days!  Register for the 3 Day Virtual Practice Freedom event at https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/freedomTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City. Walking the Lab Day Chicago floor? Make it worth it. Stop by the FOLLOW-ME! hyperDENT booth (E-27, East Hall) and take part in their Milling Roadmap—a quick, scavenger-hunt-style activity that leads you to key milling partners like Axsys, Imagine, DOF, and Roland. Collect stamps at booths you're likely visiting anyway and get entered to win some great giveaways—including this year's grand prize: a foldable Honda electric scooter. You're already walking the floor. Now it might carry you. Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026* Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/ LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/ exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026 This week we sit down with Michael Joseph, a London-based lab owner whose journey through dental technology is anything but traditional. From delivering impressions on a scooter through the streets of London to completely rebuilding his lab as a fully digital operation, Michael shares a candid, honest look at what it really takes to survive—and thrive—in today's dental lab landscape. Michael walks listeners through his early days pouring hundreds of stone models by hand, navigating education with dyslexia, and eventually earning his degree in dental technology. After years at the bench, he pivoted into dental sales, working with companies like Orascoptic, Sirona, and Skillbond/Argen—experience that gave him deep insight into materials, equipment, and the business side of dentistry. That sales background ultimately fueled his return to lab ownership and helped him build a strong network of clinicians from day one. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Michael opens up about the challenges of Brexit, COVID, staffing losses, and personal upheaval that nearly ended his lab altogether. Instead of quitting, he made a bold decision: gut the lab completely and rebuild it from the ground up as a fully digital operation. Investing heavily in milling, printing, Exocad, and workflow automation, Michael shares how committing to systems, protocols, and vertical integration transformed not just his lab—but his mindset. Elvis and Barb dig into Michael's digital workflows, including photogrammetry, full-arch immediate load cases, remote design teams, LMS integration with GreatLab, and why reliability and consistency are the real competitive advantages. Michael also explains how peer referrals—not ads—became his strongest growth engine, and how simplifying communication with dentists through WhatsApp, QR codes, automation, and self-booking systems has completely changed the way his lab operates.### If you want to grow your business, you need clear insight into what's happening inside your operation and across your customer journey. That's where Icortica comes in. At Canadian Dental Labs, Icortica has become a cornerstone of how we operate—giving us at-a-glance visibility into performance, helping us focus our efforts, spot opportunities early, and solve problems before they grow. It takes the guesswork out of decision-making and shows us what to do next. Plus, the Icortica team is incredibly responsive and feels like a true partner in our success. If you're serious about growing your business and understanding your customers better, Icortica can get you there. Learn more at icortica.com/voices — Icortica, helping dental labs grow. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off. Starting the year strong in the dental lab isn't about goals—it's about results. Predictable productivity is what drives real profitability, and unpredictability is costly when remakes rise and production slows. That's why labs rely on Roland DGA's DGSHAPE milling solutions. With consistent accuracy, minimal downtime, and automation you can count on, systems like the DWX-53DC deliver reliable output day after day—making ROI measurable and growth predictable. See consistency in action at LMT Lab Day Chicago, Booth I-20. Choose DGSHAPE. Crafted with Japanese precision. Trusted by dental professionals worldwide. Learn more at rolanddental.comSpecial Guest: Michael Joseph.

In this episode, host Shawn Terrell discusses the financial implications of Roth IRA conversions for dentists nearing retirement, particularly focusing on how these conversions can mitigate tax burdens and provide greater control over retirement funds. He explains the strategic advantages of converting deferred accounts to Roth IRAs, highlighting the long-term benefits of tax-free withdrawals and reduced required minimum distributions (RMDs).Shawn also mentions the importance of tackling difficult tasks promptly, using the metaphor of 'eating the frog' to illustrate the benefits of making hard decisions while mitigating procrastination.-------------------------------Episode Resource ----------------------------------Meet with Dentist Exit Planning Advisor:Schedule Discovery Meeting-----------------------------------About Dentist Exit Planning:Website: dentistexit.comFacebook Group for DentistsYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSign-Up for Dentist Exit Email NewsletterEmail Shawn at: shawn@dentistexit.com

Send us a textThe sky is falling according to some of the numbers reported by the ADA and Health Institute. The numbers they report are somewhat misconstrued and don't add up. Having said that, Tracy and I give a narrative on the numbers, and are happy to report that 2026 is looking great for dentistry.Support the show

Today we're talking about a treatment that's changing the way dentists manage periodontal disease—the LANAP protocol with the PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG laser. Dr. Tyler will tell us why LANAP changed the way he saves teeth, and how it's become a true practice builder—minimally invasive, patient-friendly, and requiring no grafts, membranes, or biologics. It actually regenerates alveolar bone, cementum and PDL.

Let's start with one of the most important questions you need to answer before you get too far into booking or planning your trip to Vietnam.Why? Because this one question quietly underpins everything else. It sounds simple — but this is where so many people come unstuck.I can't stress this enough: if you don't ask yourself this question early, you can end up choosing the wrong visa, applying for something you didn't need, or realising far too late that one small decision here has shaped your whole trip.And what is an eVisa? In this episode of What About Vietnam – One Question at a Time, I break down the “Visa Entry question”  into clear, bite-size pieces. I'll explain who actually needs a visa, who doesn't, and I'll walk you through how to apply for a Vietnam eVisa properly and what to double-check so it doesn't derail your trip.If you're coming from the UK, Europe, the US, Australia or elsewhere, the answer to the ultimate question here is: it depends!Some passports qualify for Vietnam's 45-day visa-free entry, others don't. Some trips work perfectly on visa-free. Others absolutely don't.And then there's the eVisa — which is simple, but also incredibly easy to mess up if you don't pay attention to the details.In this episode, I walk you through:The most common eVisa mistakes I see:Wrong datesWrongly spelling, middle name missing on EVisa but is in PassportPassport details don't matchWrong entry pointApplying too late (and panic-fixing it)This episode will help you:✅ Choose the right entry option for your trip✅ Avoid last-minute stress and costly mistakes✅ Start your Vietnam journey calm, confident, and preparedSo this is “cautious Kerry”, signing off on One Question at a time Series 6-Ep3Please take the time to explore the link to more information - https://www.whataboutvietnam.com/visa-info  and for the direct link to the official Immigration site go here. Follow on your favourite pod channel, email directly to whataboutvietnam@gmail.com Keep abreast of news on our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokLet me design your #customised #private tour of Vietnam - See our Travel ServicesDo you need a #Dental Procedure? Why not find out what's possible through our Dental and #Cosmetic Medical partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital

This is real freedom after decades of building, grinding, and scaling. Today, I sit down with dentist and entrepreneurial leader Dr. Kelly Brown, whose journey spans nearly five decades—from hanging a shingle in a small Oklahoma town to building a multi-state dental organization rooted in mentorship, partnership, and purpose. Kelly shares the painful early lessons that forced him to stop blaming circumstances and start taking ownership, ultimately reshaping not just his business, but his entire life. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #573 - The Fourth Turning Is Here: Navigating Crisis With Community And Capital – Neil Howe Ep #510 - Planning for Your Practice Exit – What You Need to Know – Brannon Moncrief Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

The 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report is out and boy is it juicy! We go through the report and all the fascinating takeaways it contains. You do NOT want to miss this episode.Ladies & Gentlemen, you are listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here.Subscribe today and tell a friend so we can all get 1% better :)Follow KJ & NuArt on Instagram: @lifeatnuartdentalFollow Frank on Instagram: @frank_nuartdentalLearn more about the lab at https://www.nuartdental.com

If you've ever felt electric shock-like pain in your jaw, cheek, or teeth — and your dentist says everything looks fine — you're not alone. In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Sheri Palejwala explains how these mysterious symptoms could point to trigeminal neuralgia, a nerve disorder that's often misdiagnosed. Learn how to spot the signs, what questions to ask your doctor, and how new treatments are helping patients finally find relief.

Accountability is one of the most important - and most avoided - skills in group practice leadership, and it can directly impact business value. In this episode of the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast, Fractional COO Executive, Adin Bradley joins host Jamie West Falasz to talk about accountability to your team, accountability to the success of your business, and how to make tough leadership decisions. You'll learn why avoiding hard conversations hurts practice culture and profitability, how clear expectations improve team performance, and when it's time to stop coaching and start making guilt-free decisions. This episode is for those group practice owners looking to take the reins, be direct, and spread accountability across the organization!

Dental health is about so much more than teeth. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Stein, a leading scientist in oral microbiome and soft tissue inflammation, to explore why dental health matters deeply for cats - AND how the connection between humans and their cats may be closer than we ever imagined. This conversation just might change how you think about oral health forever.

Today we're taking a closer look at dental implants and the key factors that influence their long-term success—from what patients can do to lower their risk of peri-implantitis, to whether CBCT imaging has become the new standard of care in implant dentistry. We'll also examine the role of systemic health, including the connection between bisphosphonate use and osteonecrosis of the jaw, as well as the latest insights on how antacids, particularly proton pump inhibitors, may affect implant outcomes. Our guest is Dr. Jon Suzuki, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and of Periodontology and Oral Implantology at Temple University. A former Dean at the University of Pittsburgh, he has chaired the FDA Dental Products Panel, led the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, and served on numerous NIH committees. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he has published over 200 papers and a textbook, and continues to educate dentists all over the world. Thanks to our episode sponsors: EMS Dental - https://www.ems-dental.com/en-us Shofu Dental - https://www.shofu.com/en

"Every chapter has value." Connect With Our SponsorsGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this episode of Hey Docs!, Jill Allen and Caley Carroll explore the journey of entrepreneurship, the challenges of personal adversity, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. Caley shares her experiences with bankruptcy, a traumatic brain injury, and her son's rare cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the tools of gratitude and perspective that have helped her navigate these challenges. The discussion highlights the value of every life chapter and the power of choice in how we respond to adversity. Connect With Our Guest Caley Carroll - https://www.caleycarroll.com/matureishmommas Takeaways Caley's journey began with a desire to be at home with her children.She transitioned from real estate to fitness and personal training.The 2008 recession prompted her to pursue her fitness business more seriously.Caley became a positivity influencer, focusing on mindset and gratitude.Adversity can lead to personal growth and new perspectives.Practicing gratitude daily can shift your focus and improve your mindset.It's important to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.Caley's son's cancer diagnosis tested her resilience and positivity.Every chapter of life has value and contributes to personal development.Strength comes from opening up to support and connection with others.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Caley02:54 Caley's Journey: From Real Estate to Fitness03:45 Building a Business and Embracing Positivity07:35 Facing Personal Challenges and Resilience13:26 The Power of Gratitude and Perspective17:15 Caley's Son's Diagnosis and Coping Mechanisms25:25 Building Muscle Memory for Coping27:15 The Power of Gratitude29:15 Embracing Mindfulness and Yoga31:34 Visualization and Meditation Techniques35:10 Empowerment Through Ownership40:06 Final Thoughts and Contact InfoEpisode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

Ash welcomes Nathan Strum from Abby Connect to discuss the evolving role of technology, especially AI, in enhancing the patient experience at dental practices. They break down the traditional functions of the front desk, highlighting the importance of both in-person and phone interactions, and the challenges associated with each—especially the common pain point of phone overload. They also discuss why separating in-person tasks from phone duties leads to better service and a less stressful work environment for dental staff. They also talk about the role of AI-powered and virtual receptionists, including their capabilities, advantages, and their current limitations when handling patient interactions and urgent calls. Compliance and HIPAA considerations for practices using these technologies are also discussed. It's clear that, rather than replacing human roles, AI is best used as a support tool to improve efficiency, help staff retention, and keep up with patient expectations in a competitive dental landscape. Nathan offers practical advice for practice owners and team members on vetting virtual receptionist services and stresses the importance of ongoing training and adaptability in adopting new technologies. To connect with and learn more about Nathan, visit: https://www.abby.com/Key Topics Discussed:Dividing front desk and phone responsibilities for better patient experienceHow slow or missed phone responses can lose new patient leadsThe role of AI and virtual receptionists in dental practicesHandling urgent and emergency patient calls with AI and human backupImpact of phone tasks on front desk stress and staff turnoverCost, training, and staff retention benefits of using virtual receptionistsEnsuring HIPAA compliance with third-party phone servicesHow to evaluate and choose a virtual receptionist providerThe importance of ongoing staff training in new technologies

Running a practice with your spouse can be your biggest advantage… or your biggest stressor.In this episode, husband and wife team Trent and Hope Neisen share how they've made it work through big transitions, burnout, and the day-to-day challenges of running a practice. You'll hear how they handle the hard days, maintain boundaries in the office, and stay aligned as leaders of the practice.Topics discussed:Defining your role of clinical vs. office managerHow they handle disagreements and stay alignedHow Trent reduced his clinical days and managed burnoutBoundaries that protect the relationship and prevent burnoutThe challenges and rewards of working with familyWhere spouse teams can get outside support This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comRegister for the 3 Day Virtual Event...THE DPH FREEDOM PRACTICE WORKSHOP (Seats are Limited!) Learn how to make more money on less days!  Register for the 3 Day Virtual Practice Freedom event at https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/freedomTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Medical missionaries often feel powerful emotional burden from moral injury, and it is a leading cause of departure from the mission field. But we have learned proven methods of preventing and dealing with moral injury. Use God’s powerful methods to protect yourself and your team, and to grow in wisdom and spirit!

More management and insurance knowledge in my newsletter: https://www.odysseymgmt.com/newsletter   Dental practices are being stretched thinner than ever, but the solution isn't just hiring more people. It's learning how to better use, train, and trust the team you already have.   In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Singleton - assistant extraordinaire -  to discuss how dental practices can adapt to staffing shortages by rethinking team roles and expanding responsibilities within proper scope of practice. We talked about expanded function dental assistants, smarter scheduling, access to care challenges, and the impact of investing in education and training. Stacey has built an accredited program all while working with dentists across states. Graduates seek out practices who elevate assistants, hygienists, and teams as a whole. Every dental office should be full of such colleagues!   Connect with Stacey    Website: https://www.talkteeth2me.com/ IG:  @talkteeth2me   Link we referenced:   DANB State Dental Assisting Requirements  ------------- Join us for Practice Management Power Day on Sept. 25 in Denver! This event is designed for experienced managers and dentists. Visit https://practicemanagementpowerday.com to register! —------------- Beyond the Operatory Career Workshop: Have you ever wondered what career opportunities in dentistry exist beyond clinical care? Whether you're a dentist, hygienist, assistant, or manager, this full-day, in-person workshop is your chance to explore new paths in speaking, coaching, consulting, and more. Join Teresa and Angela on March 6th, 2026  in Northern Virginia. Limited to just 20 attendees. Registration is open. Secure your spot today:

In this week's episode, Collin Al-Samarrie sits down with Dr. Toni Torres of Bloom Dental Co. to navigate the high-stakes month leading up to her formal grand opening. From the logistics of hosting a city-sanctioned ribbon cutting to the sudden "panic" of realizing your practice is growing faster than your team can handle, Toni pulls back the curtain on the emotional and operational roller coaster of being four months into a startup.What You'll Hear in This Episode:[07:05] – Home Life Update[09:40] – The Grand Opening Logistics[16:45] – The Residency Debate[23:05] – The "Imposter" Mindset[27:30] – Clinical Boundaries[33:30] – Hiring Hacks & "Server" Stories[38:40] – The Six-Month Panic[41:45] – Systems for Scale[45:15] – Tech Regrets & Future-Proofing[54:10] – The Sign MiracleCommunity Question:Toni is looking to maximize her CBCT production. How are you utilizing your CBCT beyond just surgical guides? Are you doing airway/sleep screenings for every new patient? Do you charge for the initial scan? Let us know in the Facebook groupConnect with Toni: Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.coConnect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesddsThis episode is made possible by: Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at https://s8e8.com/vsl Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at net32.com/themakingofSupport the showFind Out More Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above. SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER HERE Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

What happens when you let your P&L get ugly on purpose? This dentist explains how he scaled to $8M fast—and why profitability became the next big challenge.

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Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City. Walking the Lab Day Chicago floor? Make it worth it. Stop by the FOLLOW-ME! hyperDENT booth (E-27, East Hall) and take part in their Milling Roadmap—a quick, scavenger-hunt-style activity that leads you to key milling partners like Axsys, Imagine, DOF, and Roland. Collect stamps at booths you're likely visiting anyway and get entered to win some great giveaways—including this year's grand prize: a foldable Honda electric scooter. You're already walking the floor. Now it might carry you. Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026* Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/ LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/ exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026 This week Elvis and Barb sit down with Helen Tanaka — a removable, implant, and digital workflow specialist whose career started in one of the most relatable ways possible: as a dental lab driver. What began as a job delivering cases quickly turned into a full-blown passion once she stepped inside the lab and saw what technicians were creating. From trimming dies and waxing copings to managing labs, supporting implant surgeries, teaching doctors chairside, and leading removable and implant teams, Helen shares a journey built on curiosity, persistence, and a deep drive to understand the why behind everything in dental technology. Helen talks about working her way through crown and bridge fundamentals before discovering her true passion in removables, dentures, implants, and occlusion. After getting real-world lab experience, she attended dental technology school, studied all six specialties, and continued expanding her knowledge through advanced occlusion training and continuing education. She explains why understanding morphology, materials, and occlusal principles is critical — especially today — and why technicians must know more than just the steps of fabrication. For Helen, dentures and implant prosthetics offer the ultimate puzzle, combining anatomy, function, and problem-solving in ways that keep her constantly engaged. The conversation dives deep into digital dentistry, guided surgery, and removable workflows, with Helen sharing her early experiences launching digital denture and sleep appliance programs long before the workflows were polished. She discusses digital record capture, stackable surgical guides, implant planning, photogrammetry, and where digital still needs improvement — especially for removable prosthetics. While she embraces technology, she stresses that software is only as good as the technician behind it, and that skipping fundamentals creates bigger problems later. Digital is powerful, but it doesn't replace understanding. Education is a major theme throughout the episode. Helen regularly teaches doctors and technicians, speaks at courses, supports live implant conversions, and works with dental students. She emphasizes that many clinicians today lack confidence in dentures and removable workflows, often because fundamentals are under-taught, and she sees technicians as essential partners in closing that gap. She and the hosts discuss how removable cases are frequently rushed, underpaid, and misunderstood — even though they replace a critical body function — and why slowing down, capturing correct records, and returning to basics solves many of the “mystery” failures labs see every day. Helen also shares stories from her time with large organizations and clinical teams, including MicroDental, ClearChoice, Arklign, and implant education centers, where she has worked in technical service, management, training, and quality oversight roles. She talks about networking, mentoring, never burning bridges, and investing in people coming up in the industry. Her approach to both dentistry and life centers around curiosity and accountability — always asking why, always backing decisions with data, and always trying to do the right thing even when no one is looking. Throughout the episode, the energy stays fun and honest, with stories about speeding delivery runs, early digital growing pains, chairside save-the-case moments, and the reality of fixing cases that skipped key steps. Helen brings passion, technical depth, and a strong belief that knowledge should be shared, not guarded. It's a conversation about growth, fundamentals, digital evolution, and why great technicians still matter more than ever. If you want to grow your business, you need clear insight into what's happening inside your operation and across your customer journey. That's where Icortica comes in. At Canadian Dental Labs, Icortica has become a cornerstone of how we operate—giving us at-a-glance visibility into performance, helping us focus our efforts, spot opportunities early, and solve problems before they grow. It takes the guesswork out of decision-making and shows us what to do next. Plus, the Icortica team is incredibly responsive and feels like a true partner in our success. If you're serious about growing your business and understanding your customers better, Icortica can get you there. Learn more at icortica.com/voices — Icortica, helping dental labs grow. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guest: Helen Tanaka.

In this episode, Dr. Joy breaks down what a prevention-first approach really looks like and why it's not just better for patients, but also better for your practice. We'll dive into why preventive care shouldn't stop at age 18, what steps practices can take to start offering more adult preventive services, and how to navigate insurance roadblocks to ensure patients receive the care they need. Dr. Joy breaks it down with real-world tips, a ton of experience, and the kind of insight you can actually put into action with your patients.

What worked for hiring and managing staff a few years ago is no longer enough. Jeff and Ashley break down the modern realities of dental staffing from payroll pressures, shifting expectations, and making smarter hiring decisions.    The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program  DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/   Cedr Solutions - https://www.cedrsolutions.com/  Smile Care Claims - https://www.smilecareclaims.com/ 

In this episode, Faraz Edalatpajouh, DDS, CEO of Clark St. Dental Partners, shares how his organization is adapting to rising costs, regulatory changes in California, and shifting payer mixes while continuing to grow. He also discusses the role of AI in dentistry, DSO challenges in a high interest rate environment, and the leadership skills needed for long term success.

In this episode Alan sits down with Dr. Abe Hoellrich in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the Voices of Dentistry conference! Abe's practice focuses on sedation dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. He offers an insider's perspective on the "turf battles" surrounding anesthesia privileges, weighing the tensions between general dentists, oral surgeons, and medical doctors. The discussion highlights the nuances of patient safety versus access to care, with Abe arguing for the superior safety of reversible IV sedation compared to oral methods and emphasizing the need for stringent training to preserve the future of dental sedation. Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!  

In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Naomi Jordan, a registered dental hygienist who found bodybuilding as both a creative outlet and a space for personal growth. She began training in the gym around 2013, stepped on stage for the first time in 2022, and earned her Pro card in 2023 at just her third show. Naomi shares her journey of navigating uncertainty, listening to her inner voice, and balancing faith, career, and competing at a high level.   We talk about the fear of getting started, evolving your relationship with the sport, and how to decide whether continuing to compete aligns with your life and values. Naomi also opens up about competing after multiple knee surgeries, finding the right coach, and staying grounded in seasons of transition.   TOPICS COVERED -Navigating uncertainty and seasons of transition -Listening to your inner voice and aligning choices with your goals -Competing against yourself, not others -Faith, spiritual gifts, and identity outside the sport -Balancing a demanding career with bodybuilding -Dental health and life as a hygienist -Using bodybuilding as a creative outlet   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   CONNECT WITH NAOMI:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomii.jordann/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 2:45 competing against yourself 4:55 from soccer to bodybuilding 9:45 red flags and finding the right coach 12:41 multiple knee surgeries 17:29 evolving relationship with competing 20:30 being a woman of faith 22:30 3rd place at her Pro debut 31:12 feedback from Pro debut 35:30 internal motivation versus identity 41:28 being a dental hygienist 56:25 balancing work on competing 60:00 spiritual gifts 66:12 bodybuilding as a creative outlet 73:22 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by DSI Black Belt coach and co-founder of The Practice Launchpad, Dr. Chris Green, for an in-depth conversation on startup success in today's challenging dental landscape. Chris shares his journey of building a ground-up dental practice from a shell, highlighting lessons learned around construction, IT, design, and avoiding costly rookie mistakes.  The duo also explores why the fundamentals of a successful startup haven't changed, despite the rise in costs and consolidation across the industry. They emphasize the importance of mentorship—not as a sales pitch, but as a strategic move to compress time and reduce the "ignorance tax" that comes with going it alone. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned doc considering your first (or next) startup, this episode delivers actionable insights to stack the deck in your favor. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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On this Alfacast, Danish dentist, Dorte Bredgaard and Dr. Barre Lando discuss “Dental Awareness” beyond the "drill & fill" mentality of conventional dentistry. In her books "Dental Consciousness" and "Teeth Don't Lie" Dorte speaks about getting to know our teeth – the physical aspect, but also what affects their health in a broader sense. "Teeth are intelligent and they constantly send us messages when our communication is not nourishing. It challenges traditional thinking and offers you the opportunity to understand your teeth's signals to prevent disease." Show links: https://dortebredgaard.dk/english/about-me https://alfavedic.com/collections/dental-solutions   Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://community.alfavedic.com Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic

In this special episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, host Jamie West Falasz sits down with Polaris CEO Diwakar Sinha and Midmark's Ted Kehagias for an exclusive preview of Multisite Mastery: Designing Growth with Confidence, the transformational event for group practice leaders ready kick expansion into high gear coming this March.Whether you're preparing to open your next location or scaling to ten, fifteen, twenty, or more, this conversation breaks down the strategies, insights, and real-world expertise you can expect. You'll hear from the minds shaping the event: multisite growth experts, operations and design leaders, and real-world operators who've been there and built it - and why the Midmark Experience Center in Versailles, OH provides the perfect environment to reimagine your expansion playbook.If structure, confidence, and intentional growth are on your wish list, this episode sets the tone for what's coming March 25–27.Learn more and register HERE

Dan shares tales of two islands this week. We'll head to the remote Pacific Samoan island of Ofu, where there's a stretch of beach so feared that many locals refuse to walk it after dark. A place believed to be a gathering ground for spirits who've never crossed over. A place where ghosts can do more than just scare you. Next, we'll head to the other side of the world to the Azores.  High above a volcanic crater on São Miguel, an abandoned luxury hotel looms out of the fog  - a five-star dream that collapsed almost as soon as it opened. Visitors today report footsteps in empty hallways, voices in stairwells, and the unmistakable feeling of being watched by something that never left. A little less exotic but equally as creepy, Lynze brings us a tale from Spokane. The story of an entity that has attached itself to a someone and still lingers close today. To wrap up, we go to a midwest county fair where two young friends get more than they bargained for at the fun house. Bad Magic Monthly Donation: This month, we are donating to the HALO Dental Network. This may sound familiar because this is our second time donating here. After all of these years of making various donations, HALO is the one and only charity we receive emails about on a monthly basis. We have been sending fans their way consistently since our last donation in 2022. We felt that if we were going to keep sending folks their way, we ought to help support their mission. The HALO Dental Network is dedicated to being the most impactful dental charity in the United States. Led by Dr. Brady Smith, HALO provides free dental care to underserved populations throughout the country. Dental services include dental implants, veneers, fillings, crowns and root canals. We are thrilled to be able to support their mission, once again. We have donated $11,230 while putting $1250 into the 2026 scholarship fund. If you'd like to learn more about the HALO dental network, please visit https://halodentalnetwork.org/.And stay tuned for more info about the 2026 Cummins Family Scholarship!Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon!Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever set a production goal that felt exciting, then realized the math didn't support it? We walk through a clear, no-fluff framework that turns revenue wishes into achievable targets by anchoring everything to one number: dollar per clinical hour. From there, we test whether your current systems can carry that load—diagnosis habits, treatment acceptance, and patient volume—and show how small, targeted adjustments create outsized gains without adding chaos to your week.We start by reverse-engineering annual revenue into a realistic hourly target and explain why that figure becomes your true north for scheduling, staffing, and time off. Then we dig into the three levers of growth. First, diagnosis: how to set ethical, consistent criteria, present risk clearly, and avoid the trap of under-diagnosing teeth at obvious risk of catastrophic fracture. Second, case acceptance: practical scripts and front-desk tactics for surfacing objections, clarifying value, and making financing easy so more patients say yes to care they need. Third, volume: when and how to expand through marketing, better phone conversion, airtight recall, and full hygiene capacity without burning out your team.The payoff is predictability. We show how to translate your dollar-per-hour into a block schedule that builds steady production days rather than volatile peaks and valleys. By aligning each provider—including hygiene—to a defined target and a purpose-built template, you reduce stress, hit goal consistently, and reclaim control of your calendar. You'll walk away ready to set numbers that make sense, diagnose with confidence, lift acceptance with simple training, and choose whether to grow through volume—on your own terms.  SET UP A CONSULTATION WITH GARY @ LEGALLY MINE CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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In this episode of the Very Clinical podcast, Zach and Kevin explore the evolution of social media within the dental profession, tracing the landscape from the early days of message boards like Dentaltown to the current era of Facebook groups, Reddit, and X. The hosts reflect on their personal experiences as digital observers and participants, discussing the culture of online communities—ranging from the valuable exchange of clinical tips to the unfortunate prevalence of "dunking" and trolling. They wrap up the conversation by sharing their favorite positive resources for dental content, including specific Instagram accounts and YouTube channels that offer genuine educational value. Join the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Crazy, Papa Randy, or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! Al literally just bought (and is still waiting for delivery) of the new Elf scanner from Shining 3D and CAD-Ray helped make it happen! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

In this Ask George episode, George breaks down how to set practice ownership goals you'll actually be happy you hit. He walks through the three stages of a dental career, how to align qualitative lifestyle goals with quantitative income targets, and why bottlenecks and “surface area of luck” matter more than arbitrary production numbers. If you're a dentist who wants to grow your income without hating Mondays, this episode gives you a practical roadmap from today to your ideal Point B.