Podcast appearances and mentions of erin elliott

In this episode, we are honored to host Erin Elliott, an esteemed IFBB Pro and dedicated health and fitness coach. With a career spanning over two decades, Erin has empowered countless individuals, from professional bodybuilders to those embarking on transformative health journeys, guiding them to achieve their wellness aspirations. Her expertise encompasses personalized nutrition plans, tailored training protocols, and a holistic approach to health that addresses both physical and mental well-being. Beyond her coaching endeavors, Erin's personal achievements include completing a full Ironman, earning her Pro Bodybuilder status, and obtaining certifications in yoga and tantra, reflecting her commitment to continuous growth and learning. Join us as we delve into Erin's inspiring journey, explore her coaching philosophies, and discuss how she fosters resilience and empowerment in her clients.

Kevin and Zach welcome back Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Gary Holtzclaw to share their predictions for 2025, holiday traditions, and dream guests they'd love to have on the show. The conversation covers topics such as advances in dental technology, personal goals, and the importance of grip strength. The hosts share their aspirations for future podcast guests, including comedians and musicians, while reflecting on their professional and personal plans for the coming years. Key Takeaways: Dream Guests: The guys share their ultimate podcast guest wish lists, ranging from the attainable to the wildly ambitious. 2025 Predictions: Hear what Gary, Aaron, Kevin, and Zach have planned for the new year, including practice updates, personal goals, and travel aspirations. Staffing Challenges: Zach and Kevin discuss the challenges of staffing and the impact of losing key team members. Technology in Dentistry: Aaron and Kevin talk about embracing new technology like Overjet AI and intraoral scanners, while also expressing reservations about jumping on the fixed hybrid denture trend. Grip Strength: A surprisingly passionate discussion about the importance of grip strength for longevity and overall health. The Future of Very Clinical: Hints at potential changes and new directions for the podcast, including a possible "Very Grippy" spin-off. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "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! -- 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 “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off 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 this episode of Very Clinical, Zach and Kevin are joined by guests Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Gary Holtzclaw to discuss their favorite moments from the past year. The crew reflects on significant events in their personal and professional lives, including challenges with heavy snowfalls, adding new technology to their practices, navigating staff changes, and memorable vacations. They also share insights on office management, patient care, and their love for live learning. The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's podcast where they will make predictions for 2025. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "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! -- 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 “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off 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!    

824: The Top 5 Reasons Why Dentistry is Awesome & Hard – Dr. Erin ElliottA great thing about dentistry is the power of choice. You get to choose when you work, how you work, and who you work with. But it's not easy in this profession! To help you make it less hard and more awesome, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott, seminar leader from 3D Dentists, to share her advice for navigating the difficult aspects of working with your team and your patients. When you do it right, this career is amazing! To learn how to reap the benefits of being a dentist, listen to Episode 824 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Dr. Elliott:Send Dr. Elliott an email: erinelliottdds@gmail.com Follow Dr. Elliott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinelliottddsRegister for Dr. Elliott's Sleep Apnea Implementation course (February 27-28, 2025 in Nashville & November 6-7, 2025 in Raleigh): https://3d-dentists.com/sleep-apnea-implementation/#registerRegister for Dr. Elliott's Sleep Apnea Implementation online course: https://pro.3d-dentists.com/c/sleep-apnea-implementation/?_gl=1*kfqzbi*_ga*MTI4NzEwMTQxMi4xNzM0Mjg4NzY5*_ga_83VZQPCXEW*MTczNDMwODI2Mi4yLjEuMTczNDMwODgwNi4wLjAuMA..Register for Dr. Elliott's upcoming events:

In this episode of The Dental Brief, we're joined by Dr. Erin Elliott, a dentist and renowned speaker, to explore the fascinating world of sleep and dentistry. Dr. Elliott shares her personal journey into dentistry, initially aspiring to be an emergency room surgeon, but finding her true calling in helping patients sleep better. She discusses how sleep apnea affects more than just "old, fat men," as it's often perceived, and how dentists are on the front lines of diagnosing and treating this life-changing condition.Dr. Elliott also shares practical insights on integrating sleep medicine into dental practices, overcoming challenges such as time management, and navigating insurance complexities. As sleep becomes a hotter topic in health and wellness, Dr. Elliott emphasizes why dentists are uniquely positioned to identify and treat sleep disorders, offering natural and non-invasive solutions.Whether you're a dental professional looking to expand your practice or someone interested in improving sleep health, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in to learn how dentists can make a transformative impact on their patients' lives by addressing sleep issues.For more insights or to book Dr. Elliott for a speaking event, visit erinelliottdds.com. ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Join the Sanders sisters and Erin Elliott, DDS as they discuss the importance of airway consideration in dentistry.  About Dr Elliott Dr Erin Elliott grew up in Southern California but went away to a small NAIA school in Western New York where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude from Houghton College. After graduating Creighton Dental School in the top 5 in 2003, she settled in North Idaho to begin her general dentistry career. She has a special interest in Dental Sleep Medicine and technology.  She has lectured extensively on this topic and loves to help general dentists extend this life-saving service to their patients. She is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She teaches a 2-day Sleep Apnea Implementation Course with 3D-Dentists and Dr Tarun Agarwal. Use Dr Elliott's sleep apnea evaluator here to discover if your practice is ready to implement this kind of care Dr Elliott's Facebook Dr Elliott's LinkedIn Dr Elliott's Instagram Dr Elliott's Website

It's estimated that there are roughly 40 million undiagnosed OSA patients are walking around the US alone. Add to that the 5+ million who've been diagnosed but have not received treatment. WHY? Join us for this week's Dentistry Unmasked with Dr. Erin Elliot. We talk how to identify our patients who need help, how to help them say yes and get treatment and how to real talk the endless medication myths most believe are doing them any good at all. For more info on Dr. Erin Elliott, check out: ErinElliotDDS on FG and IG or ErinElliotDDS.com

America is seen as the land of opportunity to enhance your career. Many executives and professionals relocate and then are overwhelmed with the immigration process.  Often, they wonder about how to get a green card in the United States. Navigating through the different aspects of VISAs, green cards, and other residency statuses is often confusing.  In this episode, you will learn more about the basics of immigration. Our host and CEO Porschia, alongside our guest, Erin Elliott, will share their insight on immigration and how to navigate citizenship.  Click here for full show notes and to learn more: https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/how-to-get-a-green-card-in-the-united-states/  Whether you're an employee or an entrepreneur, it's important to address obstacles that stop you from reaching your goals. Check out our FREE Kick-Start Your Success Course: https://fly-high-coaching.thinkific.com/courses/kick-start-your-success-course   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fly-high-coaching/support

Kevin and Zach ring in the New Year with another episode featuring the Superfans...Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Gary Holtzclaw! As they are want to do, Zach throws out more scenarios for our panel to discuss! New patient snapped off #7 and HAS TO leave the office with a tooth. You've got no preop impression, etc. How do you handle audible gas in the operatory? Own it or ignore it? A crown on a previously asymptomatic tooth that now hurts. "It didn't hurt before..." What do you do? You're way behind and a hygiene check explains that the filling you did 6 months ago is "rough" or "never felt right." What do you do? Check out Kevin's endo course at the 3D Dentists retreat! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," 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! -- 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 “verydental10” you'll get another 10% off 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!

"Does the nog come in any other flavors besides egg?" -Kevin Fryer The Very Clinical guys finish the year strong by inviting two Very Clinical superfans to join them for a rip roaring round of "what would you do?"  Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Gary Holtzclaw fill out the Very Clinical brain trust to give their answer to some diabolical situations: How do you restore a grungy teenager's occlusal decay when there is an operculum in your way? The patient needs crowns from 23-26. Patient is choosing to do 2 now and 2 later due to insurance reasons. What's your move? The patient needs a gold crown on #15 replaced. When you did it 15 years ago, you told them that gold is the best material. You're in network with their insurance and now they won't cover gold. What's your move?   Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," 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! -- 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 “verydental10” you'll get another 10% off 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!

Tips to Improve Your Happiness as a DentistEpisode #606 with Dr. Erin ElliottDentistry is an amazing career. You get to control your schedule, who you work with, your income, and your life. So, why are so many dentists unhappy? To explain why that is and what can be done about it, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott, seminar leader from 3D Dentists, to reveal the secrets to improving happiness. Stop dreading Mondays! To create a happier practice for you, your team, and your patients, listen to Episode 606 of The Best Practices Show!Episode Resources:Send Dr. Elliott an emailLearn more on Dr. Elliott's websiteFollow Dr. Elliott on InstagramFollow 3D Dentists on InstagramSubscribe to the Best Practices Show PodcastJoin ACT's To The Top Study ClubJoin ACT's Master ClassSee our Live Events Schedule hereGet the Best Practices Magazine for Free!Write a Review on iTunesLinks Mentioned in This Episode:Learn more about 3D DentistsMain Takeaways:Figure out what you like about dentistry.Create a great culture and environment.Surround yourself with happy people.Get your schedule and income right.Delegate what you don't like doing.Find a mentor and take great CE.Focus on things you can control.Add the right technology.Set achievable goals.Quotes:“I feel like we have been blessed in the career that we have chosen, and it breaks my heart to think that you go to work every day dreading it, or the Sunday night paralysis that I hear about — the dread, the stress, the beaten down, having to go sit in the restroom to deep-breathe because that's the only place no one bothers you, just one thing after another. It breaks my heart because I do think we've been given a gift.” (5:23—5:57)“Obviously, there are some things in dentistry you might have to do. But really, we are blessed to be able to create and change an environment that suits you. You don't have to conform to what we've been taught, especially nowadays. Nineties dentistry, you were told you drilled and filled, you referred, and you'll make a pretty good living. But now, you can make it what you want it to be.” (7:58—8:27)“A good place to start is to simply write down what it is you do like about dentistry. Now, my dad told me this story one time — he was a dentist. He's passed away now, but he never had an associate because he could never find anyone that he trusted with his patients or connected with. And I always remember this because he said he was in an interview once and he said, ‘Okay. So, tell me what you like about dentistry.' The associate said, ‘Well,...

On today's episode, we bring you an engaging presentation from the Dental Success Summit 2019 by the super funny and dynamic Dr. Erin Elliott. Dr. Elliott, owner and partner at Post Falls Family Dental and Sleep Better Northwest in Northern Idaho, takes the stage to discuss the fascinating world of sleep and its impact on overall health. In her captivating talk, Dr. Elliott breaks down the common myths about getting into sleep and highlights how it's not as difficult as it may seem. With her signature humor and relatable storytelling, she shares valuable insights on why getting into sleep is crucial for both patients and dental professionals. Dr. Elliott also sheds light on the signs of sleep apnea, providing real-life examples to help identify this common sleep disorder. By raising awareness and providing practical tips, she empowers her audience to recognize the signs and seek appropriate treatment for better sleep and overall well-being. If you're interested in learning more about the importance of sleep and its connection to dental health, this presentation is a must-watch. Tune in now to gain valuable knowledge from Dr. Erin Elliott's entertaining and informative talk. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of sleep and its impact on your patients' lives. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Zach and Kevin are joined by two of the 3D Dentist's main lecturers, Dr. Tim Anderson and Dr. Erin Elliott! For starters the four of them talk about "that one person" in every lecture. 3D printing is making huge gains. Literally in the last couple of years printing has become mainstream and much closer to "push a button." Dr. Tim Anderson explains and simplifies the "how" of 3D printing. Some links from the show: 3D Dentists Practical 3D Printing course If you want to interact with us, head over to the Very Clinical Facebook Group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy" 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! -- 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 “verydental10” you'll get another 10% off 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!

Zach and Kevin are joined by two of the 3D Dentist's main lecturers, Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Tim Anderson! They start by talking about the CE that didn't ring their bell! Sleep dentistry has been a topic for awhile and more recently it's morphed into "airway" dentistry. Erin makes an argument that sleep appliances are still a viable treatment option that works in a general dental office setting. Some links from the show: 3D Dentists Erin's upcoming course in Dallas, TX If you want to interact with us, head over to the Very Clinical Facebook Group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy" 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! -- 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 “verydental10” you'll get another 10% off 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!

Snoring is so common these days that some people either think it's normal or just learn to live with it, but many encounter all kinds of problems as a result of snoring, including relationships and serious health problems. When Erin Elliott began asking her dental patients how they sleep at night and whether or not they snore, she was given a lot of strange looks. That was 10 years ago when the connection between dental signs and symptoms weren't really considered to have anything to do with sleep or snoring. Today, many more dentists are acknowledging how they are intertwined and integrating this understanding into their practice. Erin Elliott is a dentist who is so well known for this that many of her patients are referred to her for snoring problems by physicians or existing patients. On today's episode, she discusses the varying causes and effects of snoring and how essential it is to identify the cause before implementing a snoring treatment, what kinds of dental signs and symptoms indicate the presence of a sleep or breathing problem, what's happening physiologically when someone snores, and so much more. By tuning in, you will discover: How and why snoring can lead to tooth decay and poor gum health Why losing weight could significantly improve snoring for one person, and not make a difference for another Surgical, therapeutic, and lifestyle changes which could help reduce snoring. Learn more by tuning in and emailing your questions to erinelliottdds@gmail.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How to Effectively Resolve Conflict Episode #468 with Dr. Erin Elliott Whether it's with your team or your patients, resolving conflict may not be your strong point. But you can't avoid it forever! And to help you understand, prevent, and overcome your fear of conflict in your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott, lecturer at 3D Dental, for advice on being more direct and effective when dealing with frustrated patients and team members. For the best strategies to resolve conflict, listen to Episode 468 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Don't always delegate conflict resolution to your team. Figure out the source of frustration or anger. Overcome your fear of conflict. Address conflict right away. Embrace bad reviews. Be clear, not nice. Quotes: “I was an associate, so that kind of helped [in avoiding conflict]. And having a partner does help too, because I was like, ‘Oh. Well, my partner says we can't do that.' You know, you have someone to blame it on. But I would just make a team member deal with it. I'd be like, ‘Oh, you go talk to them. I am too afraid.' And part of it is that I want to be liked. Second is, I feel like patients shouldn't feel, if they treat us crappy, that they get to have direct access to the doctor. But what I soon realized is if I do get involved sooner, then we tend to resolve it sooner.” (5:57—6:37) “Every time you point a finger at someone, you have three pointing back at you, if you think about it. And so, the first question I ask is, ‘What's my part in it?' It's a hard thing to do, especially if you have an employee that is not good. You're like, ‘Well, it's the employee. What part do I have in this?' Well, maybe you're not leading them correctly. Maybe you didn't give them a chance — whatever it is. I try to look at my part.” (8:37—9:06) “When it comes to patients, I feel like most of [the conflict] is over miscommunication — a lot of it, finances. Maybe we didn't communicate their part properly, or the expectations of the treatment and what they were going to get out of it. And in the past, I just put a team member in charge of it. My office manager, she loves the challenge of, ‘By the end, this person and I are going to be friends.' She likes that challenge. But I told her, ‘Get us involved sooner,' because it's amazing, when we get on the phone, all of a sudden, the demeanor of the patient changes. I don't know what it is about the “Dr.” in front of our name, but all of a sudden, they start behaving.” (9:08—9:59) “Not being afraid of conflict and addressing it right on or directly and coming in and admitting your part of it, humbling yourself, I think that goes a long way.” (16:17—16:35) “I would say I delegate the majority of [conflict]. [I intervene] just when after a couple phone calls, nothing's being resolved. And I think dentists are a little wimpy. We want to be liked, most of us. And then, we go into a job where everyone hates you. Right? And then, we ask for money for doing all this stuff. So, we have to not be afraid of not being liked.” (19:40—20:12) “We have this whole thing where patients like to hold us hostage with reviews. And you also can't be afraid of a bad review. If you look through mine — and I do have some — it's mostly about insurance and money, and the people usually sound totally ill-informed and ignorant. And it makes [the reviews] more real, but it still is a dagger to the heart. And I respond to every good review and every bad review and address, ‘I'm sorry that you had this experience. We strive to be clear and the best, so if you would give us a call, maybe we could discuss further.' But don't let the patient hold you hostage on a bad review.” (20:23—21:14) “Don't automatically give the money back [to unhappy patients]. That's not always what they're after.” (21:15—21:20) “What I basically do with employees, let's say they're talking too loud in the hallway, or on their cell phone too much, or whatever it is. Instead...

Erik J. Olson talks to Erin Elliott, the Managing Partner of Elliott Immigration Law LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Erin focuses her practice 100% on immigration law. After attending Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, she continued her education at Loyola Law School in New Orleans. Upon her graduation from law school, she returned to Atlanta and began her career at a national law firm where she specialized in business and corporate law for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups. Erin is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and volunteers for Catholic Charities of Atlanta- Immigration Legal Services, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and as a Guardian Ad Litem in Fulton County, Georgia. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Dr. Gary Holtzclaw is a dentist and practice owner in Simpsonville, SC. Alan holds a special place in his hear for Gary because he was one of the very few people who attended Alan's presentation at the Dentsply Sirona World 2017. In Las Vegas. At 8am. On the topic of addiction.  So let's be honest...Gary is a peach. The guys had a wide ranging conversation that could have gone on a lot longer and some of the topics they discussed are as follows: Gary indulges Al in a college marching band story because both of them were in the marching band back in the day. Gary and Al are both old school podcast listeners. (Rio 500 mp3 player in the house!) Gary and Al both share a history of buying a "diamond in the rough" kind of practice. We're not sure those kind of practices are out there much any more, but if you find one you should buy it! Gary got into Spear Education/CEREC around the time you could buy CE on DVD!  Reality Ratings changed Al's dental life Gary explains his FriedRiceTacoPizza approach to immersing himself in CE and recommends others approach it a little differently. When he dove in to treating sleep apnea and airway he took courses from Erin Elliott at 3D Dental, Jamison Spencer and Jeff Rouse at Spear. All amazing teachers and courses, but they all have a little bit different approach. This made implementation much more difficult. Instructors don't realize how special they are and often how their practice is. Adults need ortho. A lot. How did Gary get in to moving teeth? In the first three years of practice try and figure out what you DON'T want to do. Gary and Al both threaten to give up a lot of procedures Experience means understanding what's a "Hail Mary" and how to explain that to a patient. Gary on newer dentists..."they're hungrier."  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy." If you'd like to support the Very Dental Podcast Network then you should support our sponsors!  Cosmedent has an amazing fall line up of continuing education! Coming up on September 22nd through the 23rd is our friend Dr. Artie Volker teaching “Composite Power 101!” Dr. Corky Willhite is offering his legendary “Ultimate Esthetics” course! Both courses have lots of hands on exercises and as always they're limited to 15 people which guarantees lots of individual time with instructors! Don't miss your chance to learn in the greatest classroom in dentistry with some legendary instructors using the best of materials! Go check it out at verydentalpodcast.com/CEE! -- Our friends at CAD-Ray want you to know that there has never been a better time to get into intraoral scanning! They sell and support all kinds of digital dentistry products from scanners, to printers and even cloud based software! For instance, the Medit i600 itraoral scanner is priced at just about $13,000! And if you didn't know, CAD-Ray now distributes 3Shape scanners and the amazing Trios 4 wireless just had a $10,000 price cut! It comes in under $25,000. And all these options come with CAD-Ray's unbeatable support! Go check it out at verydentalpodcast.com/cadray! -- If there is one thing that's changed the way I look at teeth the most, it's probably the headlight I use with my loupes. Our friends at Enova make amazing loupes and distribute Zumax dental microscopes, both the best you can buy. But the amazing, weightless and cordless Qubit, Quasar or Quantum headlights (all others are just toys) are the biggest game changer. But be careful…if you try one, you're going to buy one! Why haven't you checked out Enova Illumination yet? You can get a killer deal on all things Enova by using the Very Dental link you'll find at verydentalpodcast.com/Enova! -- Have you been looking at your supply bill lately? Prices are REALLY going up on all the things you use every day in your office. Our friends at Crazy Dental understand and are here to help! Very Dental listeners can get 10% off their orders from Crazy Dental by using coupon code “VERYDENTAL10”! Go check out their amazing catalog and save yourself 10% off of their already amazing prices at verydentalpodcast.com/crazy! -- If you're looking for a one stop dental marketing solution, then look no further than the Wonderist Agency. Wonderist can help you with branding and a killer website. They'll design ad campaigns no matter how you want to get your name out there. But maybe most importantly, they'll show you how your marketing plan is working! They have industry leading analytics that help you understand what works and what doesn't in your area and they'll help you spend your marketing dollar in the wisest way possible! Go check out the Wonderist Agency at verydentalpodcast.com/Wonderist!  

Today's Group Function is a "classic." This was recorded back in the days of the Dental Hacks podcast, long before we were dealing with COVID. Alan is joined by Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Erin Elliott, Dr. Joshua Austin and Dr. Lance Timmerman to answer the quandries of the ever curious Dental Hacks Nation! What do you do when a patient you dismissed wants to talk with you? What do you do when your patient tells you a specialist you referred them to was acting inappropriately? This and a bunch of other great situations were proposed to the brilliant and hilarious Brain Trust and you won't want to miss how they answered! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy." If you'd like to support the Very Dental Podcast Network then you should support our sponsors!  2 days. A bunch of the Spear Education all stars! Literally a Whitman's Sampler of all the greats! (Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. Gary DeWood, Dr. Gregg Kinzer, Dr. Jeff Rouse, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani and Dr. Darin Dichter! Also Adam McWethy! You've heard all of these guys on the podcast and this is a great way to see them all in one huge event! June 16-17 at Spear Education in Scottsdale! August 12-13 in Boston, MA! 14 hours of AMAZING CE! And if you tell them that you heard about it from Very Dental and you'll get $500 off! Go check it out! -- Zirc Dental Products' Color Method will rescue your team from clinical clutter and disorganization and if you use the coupon code “VERYDENTAL” to get 50% off their most popular level of organizational consultation. You'll have a box of all the different trays, tubs, cassettes and other goodies sent ot your office and then have an in depth conversation with one of Zirc's clinical efficiency specialists to help you choose what's best for your office!  So head over to verydentalpodcast.com/zirc and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL” to get 50% off Color Method consultation! -- Cosmedent is known for teaching restorative dentists how to make beautiful front teeth with composite. But let's not forget about gorgeous posterior resins! Would you like to learn to make life-like restorations with firm contacts and ideal occlusion? Dr. Javier Quiros is teaching “Become a Cosmetic Dentist with Posterior Composites this July 14-15th! You'll learn proper posterior layering techniques, material selection, how to get perfect contacts and even how to open the vertical dimension using the dentist's best tool…composite resin! I just got back from a course at the Cosmedent Center for Esthetic Excellence and I can't wait to go back! Their classroom is built for hands on teaching with a small class size. You get to use the best materials and you'll get to know your classmates. It's quite literally the best continuing education experience you can have! All overlooking Michigan Avenue in Chicago at the very best time to visit! Go check it out at verydentalpodcast.com/CEE! -- You won't believe all the changes and advances they're having over at CAD-Ray!  Now you can get the i700 in WIRELESS! Yes, you heard me correctly, all the goodness of the Medit i700 now is now available with no cables! The i700 wireless is available NOW from CAD-Ray and it ships immediately! If you've been waiting for a wireless intraoral scanning solution, your wait is over! Go check out CAD-Ray at verydentalpodcast.com/cadray or cad-ray.com -- Do you have something you use every single day on every single procedure? I do. There isn't anything I do in dentistry that Enova Illumination isn't a huge part of. I've owned a lot of different kinds of loupes. I've had Designs for Vision, Zeiss, Orascoptic…all of them. My favorites are the Enova's Vizix loupes in the Airon frame. Mine are red. RAWR! Along with the amazing, weightless and cordless Qubit, Quasar or Quantum headlights (all others are just toys) you cannot do better. Oh, did I mention the incredible Zumax 2380 operating microscope with built in still and video? Why haven't you checked out Enova Illumination yet? You can get a killer deal on all things Enova by using the Very Dental link you'll find at verydentalpodcast.com/Enova! -- Do you need help with a logo, website design or anything marketing? Our friends at Wonderist can definitely help! Keep your eyes open for the updated Very Dental Podcast website coming soon! It's amazing and it was designed by the pros at the Wonderist Agency! Want more information? Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Our friends at Crazy Dental have switched things up again! Now you can get 10% off your whole order from Crazy Dental using the coupon code: VERYDENTAL10! That's right…10% off your whole order! Go check out the amazing prices at verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and be sure to use the coupon code: VERYDENTAL10!        

This week Clint and Russ interview Dr. Mona Patel and Dr. Erin Elliott.  We discuss the fun of running dental practices, training team members, and trying to force children to embrace their artistic side (at least a bit).  There is a reasonably high chance that Mona might be drinking given her town's penchant for alcohol while Erin enjoys a lovely sparkling water mid podcast. 

Dr. Erin has a passion for Dental Sleep Medicine, Short Term Orthodontics and integrating CAD/CAM and cone-beam imaging into a general dentistry practice. She regularly lectures on these topics and would love to help you extend these services to your clients!Dr. Erin is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and was the president and a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. To learn more visit:https://sleepapneanw.com/https://erinelliottdds.com/

The Sleep Team meets with Erin Elliot, DDS to discuss how sleep centers and dental practices can collaborate and improve the options for sleep apnea treatment for their patients. Dr. Elliott is owner and partner at Post Falls Family Dental and Sleep Better Northwest in Northern Idaho. She is also a national speaker educating dentists about the field of dental sleep medicine - https://erinelliottdds.com/ Host - Gerald George Mannikarote, Robert Miller and Emerson Kerr Intro music credit: Pierce G. Mann Sound edit: Diego R. Mann

Zach and Kevin interview Dr. Erin Elliott and her husband Tom! We learn a bit of the family history (get ready for TMI!) and then the fellas throw Tom (a nondentist) and Erin (an amazing dentist) and they run the VoD 2022 questions on the Elliotts! The questions: How did COVID affect your practice? You have to have a crown on #2...what material do you choose? Did you/would you place sealant on your own children? Your significant other needs ortho...wires/brackets or aligners? If your own #29 needed endo/core and crown/crown lengthening, would you do it or go right to an implant? If your significant other had a slight diastema between 8 and 9 would you suggest ortho, resin or porcelain? Do you want to weigh in? Join us in the Very Clinical Facebook group!  If you'd like to support the Very Dental Podcast Network then you should support our sponsors!  I'd like to thank Cosmedent for their support of the Very Dental Podcast network! Let's talk about Ideal preps. That's what we're all aiming for and one excellent way to get there is to use a dual cured core material to build a broken down tooth back up to ideal contour. Cosmecore from Cosmedent is my choice for buildups. It's dual cure, comes in a variety of colors and cuts just like a tooth. You'll get a super smooth finish with no gouging. Both work great, but those syringes are handy and don't take much room on a set up. Check it out at verydentalpodcast.com/cosmecore! Our friends at CAD-Ray have everything you need for digital dentistry. Whether it's the incredible new Medit i700 scanner, desktop scanners, printer or mills, they've got them in stock and they can help you pick what's right for you. More importantly, they've got all the training you need and their support is second to none! Go check out what they have to offer at verydentalpodcast.com/CADray Our friends at Enova Illumination have your magnification and lighting needs all figured out. Whether you're looking at new loupes, a surgical headlight like no other or the amazing line of Zumax microscopes, Enova Illumination has you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/Enova and take advantage of the discounts they have for Very Dental Podcast Network listeners! Do you need help with a logo, website design or anything marketing? Our friends at Wonderist can definitely help! Keep your eyes open for the updated Very Dental Podcast website coming soon! It's amazing and it was designed by the pros at the Wonderist Agency! Want more information? Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Do you want an easy way to support the Very Dental Podcast network? Go check out the monthly deals from our friends at Crazy Dental! Each month Crazy Dental will be offering high value coupons on the product you're using most! Head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy to see the monthly deals they have in store for you!

How to Find and Keep Great People Episode #393 with Dr. Erin Elliott It's a challenge trying to find, train, and keep great people. Is all that even possible? And where do you start? To provide some answers, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott to share how she discovered out-of-the-box solutions for those challenges in her office. A great practice needs great people. And to find them, you first need to attract the right ones! And if what you're doing isn't working, you can always do something different. For more tips on finding great people for your great practice, listen to Episode 393 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Think outside the box to attract the right people. Choose personality over experience. The dental part will come. Firing “bad patients” is one way to reduce team turnover.  Eliminating phone calls may keep your team happier. Outsource the daunting and overwhelming tasks. If you're unhappy or feeling stuck, do something different. Quotes: “The big thing that T-Bone taught me is that there's absolutely no way we should be doing the dentistry that we did in dental school only.” (6:56—7:04) “I didn't think we would struggle with [finding and keeping the right people] where I live. But this whole employee thing, I still don't understand it. At the core of it, we still have the same team. We have a large team: six hygienists, five that work all at the same time, three doctors, I work with three assistants. It's kind of a scheduling — it's a lot of fun. Let's just say that. So, at the core of it, our assistants and hygienists have all stayed the same. But for some reason, front desk has been so difficult for us. And we have tons of people moving to our area. We are so booked with new patients, good quality patients, and I can't understand why there's not a workforce. But most of the people moving to our area are retired. So, we just don't have a workforce, even with all these people.” (10:52—11:44) “We're working two front desk people short right now. And just the thought of trying to find someone and train them, two new people, and then not having any dental experience, because we're trying to think outside the box, it's overwhelming, the thought of it. And when we did have someone no-show for an interview, it was like the sails were deflated. It's like, ‘What do we do now?'” (12:01—12:28) “I was answering phones, and I was like, ‘Man, I could've answered more than half of those by text.' So, here's when I was thinking outside the box. If the thought of training is overwhelming, let's outsource that. There's got to be like, ‘Here's the basics of Eaglesoft. Here's the basics of [dentistry]. You're going to sit down in our basement and watch some onboarding videos for two days before you even come upstairs,' something to take the training out of the hands of the people that are there. Because telling someone to click there, and then click there, I don't have patience for it.” (12:54—13:32) “The second [issue] was the phone calls. I'm not testing this till next week, so bear with me. But I found a service where if it rings three times and goes unanswered, it sends an automatic text from a phone number that I chose. And it just says, ‘Hey, sorry we missed your call. How can we help you?' And we can text with our patient to answer questions and eliminate phone calls. When we're working this short, the phone calls are the problem. It's like they catch up on voicemails, and then call those patients back, and then they're full of voicemails again. So, that's where I'm at. I'm trying to think outside the box, just eliminate phone calls, eliminate busywork, and let them focus on the patients that are there.” (13:34—14:26) “I think at the front, it's a constant barrage of phone calls, problems, people not being nice. I don't know if they see a place to move up there. So, I want to try to create kind of a specialty feeling amongst the front so that they have their ownership.”...

Drunk Holly makes an appearance, but not like before....  Holly discusses with Lance about feedback, Facebook groups, fake dental influencers that piss and moan about being dropped as a KOL because they are insane, reddit questions about fees for fillings, short duration of periodic exams after a hygiene visit, and 3 visits for root canal therapy.....   Shout outs to Egypt and Tara from Vino at the Landing Jennifer Simpson, Erin Elliott, Arin Lousignont, Dr Brittany, Zyris, Better Help, Tom Hadley, Optibond Solo Plus, Kim and Penn Holderness, Chris and Krystina Stafford, and Gary Holtzclaw

Dr. Erin Elliott and her husband Tom finially found their way to the booth at Voices of Dentistry 2022. Dr. Elliott graduated top 5 from Creighton University Dental School in Omaha, NE.  She moved to North Idaho as soon as she could where she loves helping her patients not only smile but sleep better too!  When she is not working (which is a lot just ask her family), she loves to spend time with her family of 3 boys (Tom included!), playing soccer, golfing, and reading.

Al had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Erin Elliott at the Greater New York dental meeting! It will come as no surprise to anyone that this wide ranging conversation was a blast! Al had veneers. Probably about 30 years ago. Who knew? What % of people have crowding vs. excess of space? Why? Are people more allergic now than they used to be? (spoiler: roll your kids in dirt) Who's got team drama? Erin grew up in CA but considers herself an Idahoan! Detroit Metro airport is the best airport. Al will fight you if you disagree. Erin stays away from home for a long time. And gets to write it off. Erin on emergency dentistry (she's got this figured out) Medical people GNF. Erin on giving patients money back. "Painless" dentistry is BS. Be direct with patients about their needs. Erin on implants! (spoiler: She's a fan of 3D Dentists AND Implant Pathway!) In person teaching >>> Zoom teaching If you go to meetings (ahem...VoD) then support the vendors! Erin is coming to Voices of Dentistry! There is NO SUBSTITUTE for dental meetings! Eliminating excuses about photography by having SD card readers in each room! Some links from the show: The Voices of Dentistry meeting (Erin and Al will be there! Use coupon code: VeryDental) The Very Clinical Facebook group 3D Dentists Implant Pathway  

Today we welcome Dr. Erin Elliott for her second appearance here on the pod and her colleague Dr. Tarun Agarwal!   Dr. Erin Elliott grew up South of Boise (i.e. Southern California) but went away to a small NAIA school in Western New York in 1995 where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude from Houghton College. After graduating Creighton Dental School in 2003, she settled in North Idaho to begin her general dentistry career at Post Falls Family Dental. She has a special interest in DentalSleep Medicine. She has lectured extensively on this topic and loves to spread the message that sleep apnea, snoring and insomnia can be screened for in your dental office AND can be treated. She is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is the past president and a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.   Dr. Tarun Agarwal, DDS is considered one of the top dentists in the country. He is a recognized speaker, author, and dental leader. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and News 14 Carolina. Dr. Agarwal has been awarded '40 under 40' Business Leaders by the Triangle Business Journal.  He is regularly invited to teach other dentists around the world and recently built a training center within the practice dedicated to sharing his expertise.   Most importantly he is a loving husband and dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids.   Today's episode is generously sponsored by our peeps at Phillips and their new Zoom delivered whitening kit! The demand for teeth whitening went down during the pandemic but with the world transitioning back into real life with parties and get-togethers for the upcoming holiday season, Irene has had an influx of patients at her practice asking for teeth whitening services. Finding that her inventory was low, she turned to the folks at Phillips and their Zoom delivered whitening service. All you need is to take a digital scan or impression and send it to the proprietary lab with a prescription like you would fill out for a mouth/sports guard or night guard. Phillips Zoom will then ship the whitening kit directly to your patient. Irene then created an instructional video that she could email to patients on how to use the product! Not only does this save the patient time, but it also saves the practice time and resources by not having to have the patient return to the office for the whitening treatment! It also gets the patient onboard and makes them a part of their own treatment plan. See the link below for more information on Phillips Zoom Delivered!   https://www.philips.ca/c-e/pe/teeth-whitening/philips-zoom-delivered.html   ------------------------------------------------------   Dr. Elliott and Dr. Agarwal share with Irene and Katrina how they met 5 years ago following a guest appearance Dr. Elliott made on another podcast that led to a small orthodontic scandal and how they have been working together ever since! They discuss the biggest challenge holding dentists back in their practice with sleep as well as how modern hygienists can bridge the gap between a patient's expectations of what a basic teeth cleaning appointment is and how to encourage them to take their treatment into their own hands.   Dr. Agarwal goes on to talk about why he has implemented digital impressions in his practice, the exciting outcomes of this implementation, how many scanners he currently has in his practice, as well as the culture of his practice and how important it is to him to invest in his staff and make sure they are fully participating in the culture that he has built.   They both share how they approach conversations around orthodontics with patients, and Dr. Elliott explains what Vivos is and how she feels about it. Lastly, they provide insight on the importance of the relationship between the dentist and the hygienist and tips on how a hygienist can get their dentist onboard with wok they are interested in infusing into their practice.   Reach out to Dr. Erin Elliott at:   @erinelliottdds on Instagram and Facebook   Reach out of Dr. Tarun Agarwal at:   @tbonespeaks on all social platforms except twitter or at his podcast: Tbone Speaks Podcast     ------------------------------------------------------   As always, our hosts encourage you to leave them a rating and review!   Find more episodes at https://www.toothordare.ca/        Follow us on Instagram! Podcast: @toothordare.podcast Irene: @toothlife.irene Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist

Join Dr. Brady as he is joined by Dr. Erin Elliot......Idaho Dentist. In this weeks episode , Brady tells stories, crushes on Erin's husband and much, much more. Please like and subscribe and leave us a rating or review and don't forget about the secret word, worth $500 in free dentistry from Dr. Brady! New episodes every Friday Check out the latest episode of Nitrous on YouTube. If you would like to donate to help us further our reach and help more people please visit us at: HALODENTALNETWORK.ORG To make a donation now!

Dr. Erin Elliott is on the podcast! Dr. Elliott is an absolute pro in the sleep apnea world, and in this episode she and Kiera discuss comprehensive dentistry and how to best introduce new skills and treatments into an office.  When it comes to teaching your team about a new treatment, Dr. Elliott recommends the following: Find people's strengths and match tasks with those strengths Avoid micromanaging Remove people who don't fit Being overwhelmed when incorporating a new treatment is fairly common, so Dr. Elliott and Kiera also discuss how to avoid the craziness. Learn how long it'll take to incorporate the new treatment, what team champions are, and ideal third-party medical billing companies. Episode resources: Learn more about Dr. Elliott Take Dr. Elliott's sleep apnea course Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast on iTunes

Thomas Elliott joins us to discuss what it is like being married to the esteemed lecturer and clinician, Dr Erin Elliott, and gives tips for both successful parenting and properly supporting a spouse.  Listen to the journey that takes him to such places as Upstate New York, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Cornhusker State and finally to the tip of the Gem State.  Find out the one obstacle that prevented him from touching kids the same way Robin Williams did in Dead Poets Society.  Russell tells us about the time he did ayahuasca with what he thought was a shaman but ended up being a PTA meeting.

In this episode, we're talking with Erin Elliott DDS of Post Falls Family Dental in Idaho. Along with her own practice, she is also a national speaker and educator on the important topic of sleep apnea and works side by side with Dr. Tarun Agarwal of 3D Dentists. We go through work-life harmony and the difference sleep knowledge can make in your dentistry, head to the article for the highlights. Read the Highlights: joshuascott.com/videos/working-differently-to-make-a-difference GO LIVE is an interview show hosted by Joshua Scott. Episodes are hosted live every week on Facebook and include some of the dental profession's top influencers and thought leaders. Learn more about Joshua Scott at www.joshuascott.com. Subscribe to the Podcast Apple | Google | Stitcher | Spotify

Erin asked "Hey Chris - can we take over the podcast studio?" ... How do you say no to Erin Elliott?!... you don't!   This incredible group of docs came to town for Implant Pathway's inaugural Advanced Fast Track, and hopped on the mic to talk about it. When the cat's away... ;)

What Holds You Back in Dentistry & Sleep? Episode #292 with Dr. Erin Elliott Maybe you want sleep and airway in your practice, but you're feeling held back. Today, Dr. Erin Elliott returns on the topic of airway with advice on how to get started! Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Elliott talk about the most common obstacles dentists face and the best practices on how to overcome them. For tips on positive thinking, staying motivated, and having confidence in your work, listen to Episode 292 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Don't let medical billing be a roadblock to doing sleep in your practice. Fear of being sued shouldn't stop you. Avoid thinking about the “what-ifs" — most of those fears never happen.   Have confidence in your work. Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back. Learn how to communicate and talk to your patients and team. Always think about what's best for your patients. Don't try to do it all — delegate. Quotes: “Complexity is the enemy of implementation. And dentists do one thing really well, is overthinking and making things more difficult than they need to be.” (04:29—04:40) “I recently took a poll on the forum that I mentor on from people that have attended the course, ‘Why are you not doing as much sleep as you want to?' And number one was medical billing.” (05:35—05:49) “If you take care of the patient and do what's best for them — there are some jerks in this world. But to get to the point where you're sued, legally, it's standard of care. And it's also clinically acceptable work — you won't get sued. They have to have an expert witness in order to win. Ask me how I know, because I had to go through the process.” (09:21—09:45) “You do feel like you're behind the ball all the time. And then, of course, people only post their most amazing work, and you're like, ‘Man, I am a crappy dentist,' when really, you're getting patients out of pain, you're restoring their smile, their function. You're doing everything well, [but] you always feel like a failure. So, you've just got to get out there.” (10:48—11:11) “Don't start expecting physician referrals if you don't even know what to do with a patient when you get them.” (22:42—22:47) “It's really the team that gets things going, and I think we don't utilize them enough.” (27:37—27:40) “Stop being nice. It doesn't mean not to be nice, but it means that people are okay with you leading them. And it's not being a jerk to have certain expectations that you expect them to meet. And if you have to correct them, they have given you permission just by being your employee.” (33:59—34:24) “Just know that: (1) you know what you're doing; (2) you won't get sued; (3) take care of people, [and] you'll find satisfaction in your job.” (45:00—45:06) Snippets: Dr. Elliott's background. (02:53—07:18) Don't let your fears stop you. (08:09—12:06) Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back. (12:59—14:41) Have your “why” to keep yourself motivated. (15:21—16:19) You can't do everything yourself/the champion concept. (17:07—21:13) Other obstacles holding you back from doing sleep in your practice. (21:35—24:35) Mistakes made and lessons learned. (25:46—27:45) Have confidence in leading your team. (28:31—32:11) Heidi vs. Howard study, and the origin of the word “nice”. (32:11—39:30) Don't be easily defeated. (40:02—41:16) Dr. Elliott's sleep courses. (41:33—43:03) Dr. Elliott's contact information, website, and S1 course. (43:11—44:07) Closing. (44:08—45:42) Reach Out to Dr. Elliott: Dr. Elliott's website:https://3d-dentists.com/ ( https://3d-dentists.com/) Dr. Elliott's email: erinelliottdds@gmail.com  Dr. Erin Elliott Bio: Dr. Elliott grew up in Southern California but went away to a small NAIA school in Western New York, where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude. She graduated Creighton Dental School in the top 5 of my class. After school, she settled in North Idaho and began her dentistry career. She...

When 3 friends jump in the booth and talk about credit card roulette, woke, and a little philosophy about dental CE... it's always a good time.   Moody and the Implant Pathway crew were blessed to have our friends Drs. Erin ( Elliott and Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal from 3D Dentists in town teaching a Sleep Apnea course in the learning center, and talked them into a recording a pod.  It wasn't hard. 

Dr. Elliott shares how her love for sleep medicine started with personal journey to provide a solution for a loved one. Since that time, her passion has grown into her practice of helping many patients sleep better and live better. In addition, she helps fellow clinicians get started on the journey of providing sleep solutions through their practice. She shares an encouraging message, yes there will be challenges but don't give up. Connect with Dr. Erin Elliott, DDS Learn more about Dr. Erin Elliott, DDS erinelliottdds.com postfallsfamilydental Queen of Good Air Air Air Baby   Connect with Dr. Patrick Lillis, DDS Learn more about Dr. Patrick Lillis, DDS Overland Park Dental Design 913-231-9422 Let DSG help your patients get more ZZZ’s!

Erin Elliot is a dentist with a particular interest in Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a recognized expert in the field and has been hired to speak and lecture extensively on this topic. Her business is all about helping dentists incorporate sleep services to treat sleep apnea and snoring into their practices. Erin is also a member of her local American Dental Association in Idaho, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.Today, Erin joins us to discuss some of the most important things to consider when you want to include dental sleep medicine in your practice. We share the common questions our audience asks about sleep apnea, especially regarding how to get started. Erin explains the top conditions dentists should know and how to make services not covered by medical insurance more affordable. She describes why merely writing a letter can be a great way to market your services to a physician. We discuss the right time for a dentist to ask for referrals and why newcomers shouldn’t even think about it. We also announce our new 3D Retreat, a 10-acre retreat center with a lodge to stay in, a training center, and a loft for team escapes located in Raleigh, North Carolina."The more people you treat, the more they tell others.” - Erin ElliotThis week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:Some of the common questions people ask about sleep apnea.What it was like when we included dental sleep medicine in our practice for the first time.The foolproof way to treat sleep apnea when you get started.How going to sleep seminars is just like watching movies.The top dental conditions hygienists should be aware of.How your team members can showcase your business expertise.When dentists should be asking for referrals.The easiest and cheapest marketing strategy to get into a physician's office.Our Favorite Quotes:"We got to have the alternative solution in terms of how to make it affordable." - Tarun Agarwal"Treat one of your team members and let them be your shining example." - Tarun Agarwal"Nothing will break a relationship with a physician than their patients coming to you and having an experience that isn't fantastic." - Tarun AgarwalConnect With Dr. Erin Elliot:Official WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeSubscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite EpisodesThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

The event you’ve been searching for IS ALMOST HERE! That’s right, The Dental A-Team Summit is happening on May 14 and 15! This **virtual** event will absolutely revolutionize your practice’s teamwork and effectiveness; we’re talking team CE and swag boxes and lessons you can implement LIVE in your practice right then and there. Plus, hear from such stellar speakers as Mikel Michalowicz (on financial freedom), Dr. Erin Elliott (on sleep apnea), Paul Goodman (on onboarding an associate), and so many more! The DAT Summit is Kiera’s dream come true, so please attend with your entire team and experience a bond for life. And we’re not done yet! Before March 31, be sure to sign up and get the early bird discount. ALSO enter coupon code ‘podcast’ to get another surprise :) Visit summit.thedentalateam.com/ to sign up.

General Dentistry & Sleep: How They Go Together Episode #274 with Dr. Erin Elliott Snoring is a problem that almost everyone denies having. In fact, most people don't realize they do it, or how potentially life-threatening it can be! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Erin Elliott, who warns that sleep apnea is no longer an “old, fat man's disease.” It can affect people of all ages, shapes, and sizes — even children — and it can go undiagnosed for years. So, how can dentists help? To learn how and why you should implement sleep apnea treatment into your dental practice, listen to Episode 274 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Dentists are on the front lines for people's health. Sleep is important for overall health and wellness. Learn to screen for and treat sleep apnea. Medical insurance will pay for oral appliances. Help patients realize they need help. It will increase compliance! But don't be too pushy. Quotes: “As soon as I see someone's anatomy, I'm like, ‘You have sleep apnea,' because it's not an old, fat man's disease. And unfortunately, in America, that's how people look at it, is an old, fat man's disease. And I treat young, petite people, healthy people, all the time.” (09:33—09:49) “It's not voodoo. Oxygen is not anything crazy to get to this kid. Sleep is not crazy to want to achieve. So, I don't understand why there's so much resistance. (10:50—11:02) “The myth is that medical insurance doesn't pay for oral appliances. They do if you have the right documentation. The other myth is that they don't pay well — which is often true . . . And the third thing is that you can't do sleep without medical insurance.” (18:30—19:01) “We get people to sign up for aligners every day. Comprehensive care, cash fee, insurance doesn't help, $5,000 to $6,000. Why aren't we able to present an oral appliance that could improve the quality of their life and even extend their life for $2,500 and get them to accept treatment? And it's because people are so reliant on medical insurance . . . That's the first question they ask. They don't care about my certifications and initials after my name. Their first question is, ‘How much is it? Do you bill medical?'” (19:20—20:01) “It's the primary care, the nurse practitioners, endocrinologists, psychiatrists, marriage counselors — there are so many people that are in the trenches with people that need help — chiropractors, naturopaths. So many people need our help, and these people are exposed to them and interact with them every day. They just don't look for it and don't know what to look for. And there's some fear in the medical world because they don't know enough about the appliance. So, then, they just don't bring it up.” (23:14—23:47) “Where the medical world really misses is connecting with the patient, finding their pain points and helping them realize they need help. You'll get far more compliance when they understand the disease that we're trying to treat.” (27:52—28:07) “So many orthodontists think, ‘Oh, no. We'll just wait till they're 12.' Let's just wait till they're done growing and their sutures are sealed, and they've been sick this whole time. Why are we not expanding and intervening in growing jaws earlier? That, I'll never understand.” (30:47—31:02) “There are so many things in the way that our lifestyle of convenience exacerbates inflammation, tonsil enlargement and obligatory mouth breathing, no filtration of bacteria, ear infections. It's just a bad downward cycle, because once those tonsils are so large and they can't breathe through their nose, there's no chance to catch up.” (33:11—33:36) “Complexity is the enemy of implementation.” (45:26—45:29) Snippets: Dr. Elliott's background. (03:30—08:02) Why sleep apnea is a big topic in dentistry. (08:28—09:49) Children are often undiagnosed. (10:30—12:10) How to monetize this. (12:41—13:46) How general dentistry and sleep work together. (14:07—14:50) Having a “sleep champion” in the...

Welcome back to the Clinical Hacks podcast, Dr. Erin Elliott! On this episode we open with some prank/shenanigans talk where we find out that Erin is Tosh.0 famous and Zach went to weird house music clubs in his 20's and his frugal ways backfire on a friend. Then we proceed into a technology overload discussion with Cerec, 3D printing...all the sexy expensive tech. Not surprisingly Zach, champion of all things analog, has little to say. Erin and Kevin though bring a lot of cool ideas and information if you are considering making the jump to more digital, this is the podcast for you. Keep Cerecin' and don't forget to join the Clinical Hacks Facebook page!

We welcome Dr. Erin Elliott aka The Queen Of Good Air! Highlights include: Erin gives us her bio! We talk Goldendoodles! Awwwwwwwww Erin gives a background on how she got involved with Sleep Dentistry Erin explains how she has incorporated sleep dentistry in her office Erin explains how she balances General Dentistry and Sleep Dentistry Erin discusses a workflow for sleep. Consult, sleep study, records and delivery. Then follow up. Kevin discusses his roadblocks in sleep. Focusing on insurance and not delegating. We discuss medical billing. We discuss appliances. Kevin like the Optisleep. Erin prefers a Herbst. Erin pimps her classes at 3D Dentists Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group!

Dr. Erin Elliott grew up in Southern California but went away to a small NAIA school in Western New York where she played collegiate soccer and graduated summa cum laude from Houghton College. After graduating Creighton Dental School in 2003, she settled in North Idaho to begin her general dentistry career. She has a special interest in DentalSleep Medicine and Short Term Orthodontics. She has lectured extensively on this topic and loves to help general dentists extend this life-saving service to their patients. She is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is the past president and a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. She's teaching sleep apnea with 3D-Dentists and Dr. Tarun Agarwal as well as privately coaching practices about sleep

The Dental Amigos host Dr. Erin Elliott, a practicing general dentist and dental practice owner in North Idaho with a special interest in Dental Sleep Medicine and Short Term Orthodontics. Paul and Rob chat with Dr. Elliott about the importance of seeking mentoring and of confidence for young dentists, the importance of working on networking and business skills as an associate and the benefits (and hurdles) of integrating sleep medicine in a general dentistry practice. Dr. Elliott has lectured extensively on this topic and loves to help general dentists extend this life-saving service to their patients. She is an active member of her local American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is the past president and a Diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. She teaches sleep apnea with 3D-Dentists and Dr. Tarun Agarwal and also privately coaches practices about sleep medicine. Our listeners can contact Dr. Elliott at ErinElliottDDS@gmail.com, through Facebook @Erin ElliottDDS or through her website ErinElliottDDS.com where they can learn more about her upcoming sleep apnea implementation courses.

We were lucky enough to have a couple of lovely ladies join us in Studio 1-A for the latest episode which centers around the discussion of drama in the dental office.  Our favorite guest and Queen of The Worms, Erin Elliott, DDS and her Dental Sleep Medicine Coordinator, Brianne Bove joined us in-studio from Post Falls, Idaho. It's always a pleasure to have you both in Rapid City, whether it be for training, podcasting or just visiting!  Cheers! Dr. Erin Elliott was born and raised in Southern California. She played soccer at Houghton College, a small Christian college in Western New York. She attended dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she graduated in the top 5 of her class. Dr. Elliott is committed to attending continuing education classes and is active in the local and state dental organizations and societies. She has a special interest in screening and treating snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, she has authored several articles in national dental journals and lectures extensively. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and is now serving as their president.” Dr. Elliott spends her free time with her stay-at-home husband, Tom, who is an active Ironman competitor, and her two sons. She also enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, traveling, playing soccer, reading, and serving her community. Check out Erin's practice at http://www.postfallsfamilydental.com

Super excited to have the chance to interview one of dentistry's most influential people  in the area of sleep dentistry! However, we took a turn from most interviews Dr. Elliott has done and focused on her life as a dentist, who happens to be a female, her transition from associate to partner, how to avoid being a “princess” associate, and what her plans are for the future of her own practice! Dr. Elliott was born in Southern California and was apparently quite the athlete! She played soccer in college before heading to Creighton University for Dental School. She has a passion for treating sleep apnea and is the past president of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. You can reach Erin at ErinElliottdds@gmail.com.

Believe it or not, folks... Dentists, Implants and Worms have made it to Episode 100!  In celebration of our huge milestone episode, we decided to try out something different by featuring some of our closest friends and supporters on the show.  In short, it didn't go well due to technical difficulties— mainly because the three of us are Skype newbies. (Yeah, we'll work on that.) Regardless of the "shit show" when it came to Skype, we managed to make the best of it by briefly connecting with our biggest fans: Mike Freimuth, DDS; The Dental Hacks Podcast (Alan Mead, DDS and Jason Lipscomb, DDS); Erin Elliott, DDS; Lisa Moler; The Life and Dentistry Podcast; Danny Domingue, DDS. Perhaps, even more notably, The Worm himself— John Landers, DDS— decided to grace us with his presence. I promise you there IS some dental content discussed around the 1 hour 20 minute mark (thank you Dr. Domingue).  All in all though, it was a greatly entertaining podcast and I truly mean it when I say that I've never had so much fun taking around 3 hours of technical difficulties and non-sequiters and cutting it down to a super-sized (1 hour and 40 minutes) episode of Dentists, Implants and Worms. We can't thank ALL 100 of our previous guests enough.  Trust us, if we were able to, we would have Skyped you all in, but as you can tell from listening to this episode, we could barely handle 8 guests, let alone 100. Here's to another 100 episodes of the podcast that navigates you through the world of dentistry, one vodka-soda at a time!  Thank you for listening and supporting us, and cheers!

You may remember Erin Elliott, DDS from her previous episodes on Dentists, Implants and Worms back in June 2016 where she was in Rapid City doing a sleep apnea continued education course for Justin's staff. (Sleeping with Erin Elliott, Pt 1 and 2)  Well, she's back this time via Skype from her home in Post Falls, Idaho!  We've never said this to anyone else before... but Erin Elliott is our favorite guest.  She may as well be called the "Queen of the Worms."  How's that for an official title, Erin? Enjoy, folks! Dr. Erin Elliott was born and raised in Southern California. She played soccer at Houghton College, a small Christian college in Western New York. She attended dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she graduated in the top 5 of her class. Dr. Elliott is committed to attending continuing education classes and is active in the local and state dental organizations and societies. She has a special interest in screening and treating snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, she has authored several articles in national dental journals and lectures extensively. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and is now serving as their president." Dr. Elliott spends her free time with her stay-at-home husband, Tom, who is an active Ironman competitor, and her two sons. She also enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, traveling, playing soccer, reading, and serving her community.

You all heard the last one... now it's part two— a follow-up immediately after Dr. Elliott's exceptional sleep course. Thank you so much for being a loyal fan of our podcast and for being an amazing guest, Erin!  Let's do it again! Feel free to e-mail Erin with any questions or inquiries at erinelliottdds@gmail.com

This is the podcast we've all been waiting for!  We've been hyping this guest up for a few weeks now and finally, Erin Elliot, DDS has arrived.  We had such a blast with her and her partner-in-crime Bri Bove that we're going to go ahead and release two parts to this episode.  Yep, that's right... another two-part podcast!  Dr. Elliott was out here in Rapid City, SD because she was teaching a course on sleep and how it relates to dentists.  She conducted several sleep studies while she was out here and we just had to take advantage and have her on the show! Part Two will be a follow up after the course had completed.  You know, for some reflection, commentary and, of course, post-course drinks. Thank you so much for being a loyal fan of our podcast and for being an amazing guest, Erin!  Let's do it again! Feel free to e-mail Erin with any questions or inquiries at erinelliottdds@gmail.com

We had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Douglas Chenin, DDS from San Francisco, California on the latest episode of Dentists, Implants and Worms.  Dr. Moody has an interesting connection to Dr. Chenin— they released a DVD series together!  We discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from Cone Beam Readers, orthodontics and sleep medicine.  Also, there may have been a spilled drink in there somewhere. Dr. Chenin graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and practiced for several years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He then started consulting with Anatomage, the creators of the Invivo5 3D imaging software and the Anatomage Surgical Guide System. He soon became Director of Clinical Affairs for the company, working with doctors all over the world to teach them about Anatomage's 3D imaging technology. He was also instrumental in the development and initial beta testing for the Anatomage Guide system. After working with Anatomage for five years, he launched his own company called Clinically Correct Inc, which focuses on CBCT education. Through Clinically Correct, he teaches everything from basic CBCT principles to advanced hands-on software training If any of our listeners have questions about Dr. Chenin or his work, please feel free to e-mail him at dougchenin@gmail.com. For more information about Anatomage Dental and Beam Readers, please visit http://dental.anatomage.com/ and https://www.beamreaders.com/ For more information about Clinically Correct, please visit https://clinicallycorrect.com/ Also, there were a couple of names mentioned that we thought we would give a shout-out to.  They are: Dr. David Hatcher and Dr. Erin Elliott. Thank you for being on the show, Dr. Chenin! PS. Sorry about the spilled drinks.