Explore every episode of the podcast Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird
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| #161 DENTIST REACTS to Viral Dental Sales Advice | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:17:59 | |
In this episode, Gary speaks with Dr. Emily Letran, a seasoned dentist who owns three multi-specialty group practices in Southern California and has over 31 years of experience in dentistry. They discuss sales techniques in the dental industry, emphasizing the importance of conveying value over cost and exploring patient financing options beyond credit cards. Dr. Letran shares her approach to patient communication, focusing on health and treatment benefits rather than costs, and provides insights into overcoming common sales objections in a dental practice setting.
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| #160 Meet the Hygienist Who Broke the Dental Industry | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:21:03 | |
In this episode, Gary speaks with Loren King, a dental hygienist with over 12 years of experience who challenges common myths about the flexibility of the dental industry. Loren shares her journey from dental assistant to hygienist and speaker, traveling across states to work where opportunities are best, and offers insights into the autonomy hygienists can achieve. She emphasizes the importance of communication between dentists and hygienists while providing tips for those feeling stuck in their careers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenthecoachforhumans/
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| #152 The Power of Seamless Patient Financing in Dental Practices | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:23:08 | |
Gary speaks with Adrian Valente, Director of Training and Enablement at Sunbit, to explore the impactful ways Sunbit leverages financing tools in various service industries, particularly in dental care. Adrian shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of introducing financing solutions in dental practices, emphasizing education and the importance of integrating financing seamlessly into patient interactions. The discussion highlights how Sunbit's innovative approach not only fosters significant improvements in patient care but also positions dental offices to gain competitive advantages by adopting flexible payment options. Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️
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| #63 - Dr. Kartik Antani - The Mental Health Epidemic in Dentistry Is Real | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:45:32 | |
Dr. Kartik Antani, CEO of Bergen Street Dental Management, gets honest with Gary about how the intense pressures of the role lead so many dentists to take their own lives, why dentists need to embrace vulnerability, and why everyone in the practice benefits when a dentist is able to say “I don’t know.”//GUEST INFO: ⬇️Dr. Kartik AntaniCEO, Bergen Street Dental ManagementSay hello to Dr. Antani!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartikantani/ | |||
| #62 - Anne Duffy - The Dental Entrepreneur On A Mission To Make Dentistry Accessible To Women | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:52:22 | |
Anne Duffy, the founder of Dental Entrepreneur Media, talks with Gary about why dentists need to remember the value of stories, how the industry has gone from outright hostile to women to a place where women make up a majority of new dentists, and why smart practice owners make team culture their number one priority.//GUEST INFO: ⬇️Anne DuffyCEO of Dental Entrepreneur MediaWebsite: https://dentalentrepreneur.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dentalentrepreneurmedia/ Say hello to Anne Duffy!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-duffy-b421882/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelduffy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.l.duffy | |||
| #61 - Brightworth - Selling Your Practice is Better With Friends | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:44:02 | |
Mike Quinlan and Thomas Farmer from CI Brightworth Wealth Advisors stop by to explain the process of selling a dental practice, how to avoid the biggest mistakes or red flags that most dentists miss, and what you need to do to minimize risk and get a stronger return.GUEST INFO: ⬇️Thomas Farmer, Partner & Wealth AdvisorMike Quinlan, PartnerCI Brightworth Private WealthWebsite: https://www.brightworth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightworth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearebrightworth/ Say hello to Mike!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-quinlan-cexp%E2%84%A2-87b325a/ Say hello to Thomas!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-farmer-cfp%C2%AE-c-k-p%C2%AE-2a5a7621/ | |||
| #60 - Mark Flock - Making The Switch From Banking To Dental | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:25:05 | |
Mark Flock of Polaris Healthcare Partners stops by to talk about his journey from banking into dental, how to avoid the most common pitfalls that most dentists encounter when building a dental group, and what you should look for if you decide to work with a growth strategy firm in order to scale more effectively.Website: https://www.polarishealthcarepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polaris-healthcare-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polaris_healthcare_partners/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polaris-Healthcare-Partners-110027157808580 Say hello to Mark!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-flock-mba-925b655/ | |||
| #59 - Dr. Mark Costes - From Failing Dental School To Owning 16 Practices | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:41:15 | |
Dental Success Institute founder Dr. Mark Costes gives his take on the journey from debt-laden dental student to practice owner when it’s time to sell your practice, and why a career in dentistry is a great bet for aspiring entrepreneurs.Website: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dental-success-institute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalSuccessInstitute/ Say hello to Dr. Mark!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-costes-dds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkcostes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.costes.7 | |||
| #58 - Perrin DesPortes - How Do You Go From Dentist to Dental CEO? | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:23:31 | |
Our first-ever Dental Marketing Theory guest, Perrin DesPortes stops by again to talk about why dentists who want to build their own dental groups without relying on private equity funding should attend his upcoming summit, Scaling From Clinician to CEO, in Denver, CO on October 5-7th.Register now! https://lnkd.in/gzxtcbCB | |||
| #57 - Dr. Tarek Aly - Life is a Bunch of KPIs | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:37:21 | |
Orthodent co-founder and CDP partner Dr. Tarek Aly shares his story of moving to the US as a young dentist, what he learned from growing not one but two DSOs (including a deep dive into the KPIs that every dental group needs to measure), and how to avoid the most common mistakes that DSOs make around culture.Website: https://www.orthodentllc.com/ Say Hello to Dr. Tarek!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsGreatToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.is.delightful/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lead2success/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TarekAlyOrthodent ManagementLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orthodentmanagement/ | |||
| #56 - Dr. Wardah Inam - AI is Coming. Are Dentists Ready? | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:40:16 | |
Overjet co-founder and CEO Dr. Wardah Inam stops by to talk with Gary Bird about how AI technology will shape dentistry over the next 15 years and how dentists are using AI already to aid in diagnosis, standardization, and patient education.Website: https://www.overjet.ai/ Say Hello to Dr. Wardah!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wardahinam/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WardahInamOverjetLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/overjet/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overjet.ai/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OverjetAI/ | |||
| #55 - Dr. Neil Patel - DAO DSOs Are Coming | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:36:45 | |
Dr. Neil Patel, founder of blockchain healthcare startup Tao Health, chats with Gary about his vision for a DAO DSO, how cryptocurrency tech is making it easier for DSOs and dental groups to bring on new investors, and whether Bitcoin will ever reach $1M a coin in value.Website: https://mailchi.mp/5326178e2431/tao-health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taohealth/Say hello to Dr. Neil!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themolarmechanic/ | |||
| #54 - Dr. Marc Faber - Great Dentistry is for Everybody | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:38:18 | |
Dr. Marc Faber, founder of Edge Dental Management, chats with Gary about why he loves buying dental practices off Craigslist, how he uses high-end technology to make his Medicaid practices more profitable, and why 3D printing is the next big thing in dentistry.Say hello to Dr. Marc!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-faber-a63706196/ | |||
| #151 Expert Tips on U.S. vs Canada Dental Financing | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:19:53 | |
Host Gary Bird engages in a deep dive with Shawn Peers, a former lawyer turned dental industry expert, discussing the unique challenges and strategies in dental practice management and marketing in the U.S. and Canada. Shawn shares insights from his journey from law to the dental industry, emphasizing the importance of adapting business models to the changing healthcare landscape and leveraging group purchasing to reduce costs. The conversation explores differences in dental insurance and patient financing between the U.S. and Canada, offering actionable advice for dentists to navigate these complexities and improve patient communication and care. | |||
| #53 - Jordon Comstock - Subscription Dentistry is the Future | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:39:50 | |
BoomCloud founder and CEO Jordon Comstock chats with Gary about why dental practices should embrace in-house membership plans, how dental insurance is increasingly failing both dentists and patients, and why if he bought a practice, he would build the whole thing around a subscription model of care.Website: https://boomcloudapps.com/ Check out Jordon’s latest book: The Million Dollar Membership Plan - https://bit.ly/3acEB52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomcloudapps/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomcloudappsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boomcloud/Say hello to Jordon!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordoncomstock/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordcomstock/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordon.comstock | |||
| #52 - DMT Is Turning 1! Here are 11 of the Most Valuable Insights From Our First Year. | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:26:41 | |
On this greatest hits episode of DMT, Gary highlights some of the most useful ideas that our guests have shared over the first year. Dive in for a concentrated dose of industry wisdom! | |||
| #51 - Dr. Hendrik Lai - Always Meet People Where They’re at | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:50:37 | |
Dr. Hendrik Lai, co-founder of Sage Dental Consulting, stops by to share his expert take on how DSOs should integrate new practices and teams into the fold, what small and mid-sized dental groups need to do in order to stay competitive during the latest wave of dental consolidation, and why dentists need to remember that a patient’s first impression is everything.Website: sagedentalconsulting.com Say Hello to Dr. Hendrik!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hendrik.lai.1804 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhendriklai/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-lai/ Sage Dental ConsultingFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/sagedentalconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagedentalconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-dental-consulting/ | |||
| #50 - Hoss Sooudi - Servant-Leaders Become CEOs | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:47:17 | |
Hoss Sooudi, CEO of DentalHQ, stops by to share his insights on why dental entrepreneurs should follow the money when starting a business, how embracing a servant-leader mindset helped him navigate the messy journey to becoming a chief executive, and why dental SaaS companies should never try to create one holy grail program to rule the rest.Website: https://www.dentalhq.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dentalhq/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentalhqofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dentalhqSay hello to Hoss!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsooudi/ | |||
| #49 - Fred Joyal - Boldness is a Superpower | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:36:29 | |
Fred Joyal, author and founder of 1-800-DENTIST, stops by to talk about why everything you do as a practice owner is marketing, how boldness is a superpower that transforms your whole life, and why you should never get attached to the laugh.Website: https://fredjoyal.com/Check out Fred’s latest book, Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 DaysDownload the First Chapter: https://fredjoyal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Superbold-Ch-1-Manuscript.pdf | |||
| #48 - What We Saw in Ukraine: A Special Episode with Amol and Ovie Nirgudkar | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:27:59 | |
On a unique episode of DMT, Gary sits down with Amol Nirgudkar and his daughter Ovie to talk about their relief trip to Ukraine in May and June 2022. Amol and Ovie share what it was like to fly halfway around the world and jump in to aid refugees in need — plus how you can join them in helping the Ukrainian people through their new non-profit, Through Human Eyes.Say hello to Amol!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amolnirgudkar/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amolnirgudkar/ | |||
| #47 - Brian Colao - Dentists Shouldn’t Sweat a Recession | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:35:38 | |
Brian Colao, lead DSO attorney at Dykema, joins Gary to talk about how practice owners should handle a recession, what essential rules DSO leaders need to follow, and why dentists need to stop fighting telehealth and embrace the inevitable. Website: https://www.dykema.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dykema-gossett-pllc/Say hello to Brian!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-a-colao-303619122/ | |||
| #46 - Alamin Uddin - Integration is the Future of Dental | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:33:43 | |
NexHealth CEO Alamin Uddin stops by to talk about what it’s like to raise $170 million in the dental space, the challenges of building an all-in-one patient platform, and how automation will continue to change the dental industry.Website: https://www.nexhealth.com/Say hello to Alamin!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alamin-uddin-95284889/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alamin.uddin.779 | |||
| #45 - Dr. Jeremy Krell - Breaking Down the Technology & Financial Questions in the Dental Industry | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:42:36 | |
Gary Bird talks with Dr. Jeremy Krell, Managing Partner at Revere Partners, who is the first and only venture capital fund that invests in oral health technology, both within dental spaces and founders looking to raise money. Say hello to Dr. Krell!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremykrell/Website: https://www.reverepartnersvc.com/ | |||
| #44 - Eric Morin - Are You a Leader or Just a Dentist? | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:44:31 | |
Eric Morin, founder and CEO of Tower Leadership, talks with Gary about how he helps dental practices to double their business, why good leadership is more important than ever for dentists seeking to retain top talent, and how you should approach the decision to promote internally or hire from outstand your team.Website: https://towerleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/towerleadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetowerleadership | |||
| #150 The Rise of Tasty Clean in the Dental Industry w/ Jessica Gore | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:15:16 | |
Gary explores the inception and evolution of Tasty Clean with its founder, Jessica Gore. Initially developed as a natural cleaning solution for baby products, Tasty Clean pivoted to the dental industry after proving its effectiveness in sanitizing dental appliances. Jessica shares her journey from identifying a gap in the market to ultimately repositioning her product to serve both consumers and dental professionals, emphasizing the importance of clean dental appliances for overall oral health. | |||
| #43 - Dr. Saam Zarrabi - Invest in Your People & Everything Else Will Follow | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:35:46 | |
Dr. Saam Zarrabi, founder, and CEO of the DSO Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics, talks with Gary about growing a patient-centric dental group, why you need to empower your team to make your culture their own, and what he wishes he had known when he was just starting to grow his business.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodeodental/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rodeo-dental-&-orthodontics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodeodental Say hello to Dr. Zarrabi!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaamzarrabi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.saam.z/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=2540720 | |||
| #42 - Dr. Leonard Tau - You’re Not a Real Dentist Until You Get a Bad Review | 31 May 2022 | 00:37:29 | |
Dr. Leonard Tau, General Manager of Dental at Birdeye, talks with Gary about why he’s happier after selling his practice, why dentists should use apps to get more reviews, and how many reviews YOUR practice really needs in order to stand out from the competition.Website: https://www.drlentau.com/Birdeye: https://birdeye.com/Get a FREE copy of Dr. Len’s book, Raving Patients by simply e-mailing len @ drlentau.com | |||
| #41 - Joshua Scott - Dental Marketing Was a Crime | 24 May 2022 | 00:57:43 | |
Joshua Scott, founder and CEO of Studio 8E8, talks with Gary about how great marketing starts by telling a story, the reason that dentists have always been so far behind the marketing curve, and why savvy clinicians should take the time to build personal brands.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio8e8/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio8e8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Studio8E8/Say hello to Josh Scott!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-scott-606a76a/ | |||
| #40 - Dr. Eric Roman - You Can Either Fight Change — Or Ride It | 17 May 2022 | 00:44:05 | |
Gary chats with Dr. Eric Roman, the co-founder of JoyFULL People and a partner in the DEO, about how the journey is always better than the destination, why you need to practice what you preach if you want to build a strong company culture, and why it’s time for the dental industry to stop fighting change and start riding it.DEO: https://deodentalgroup.com/JoyFULL People: https://joyfullpeople.com/ | |||
| #39 - Dr. Ahmad Osman - You Don’t Have to Drown in Data | 10 May 2022 | 00:36:02 | |
Dr. Ahmad Osman, founder, and CEO of the dental productivity platform Kasper, chats with Gary about his journey from practicing dentist to software entrepreneur (with a pitstop as a crypto investor) and how Kasper is using AI to make your dental practice more efficient.Website: https://meetkasper.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetkasper/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamkasper/ | |||
| #38 - Janet Hagerman - Everything Starts With Your Mindset | 03 May 2022 | 00:35:58 | |
Janet Hagerman, a dental consultant who helps practices or DSOs to improve case acceptance rates and become more profitable, chats with Gary about why dentists need to learn how to talk to people, how to make more money while lowering your marketing budget, the rise of AI in dentistry, and why success starts with mindset and culture.Free Download: 12 Steps to Sell Dentistry: https://janethagerman.com/12-steps/Website: https://janethagerman.com/ | |||
| #37 - Minal Sampat - You Don’t Have to Hate Dental Marketing | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:39:19 | |
Gary interviews marketing strategist Minal Sampat, founder and CEO of Marketologist, about taking the plunge and starting a new business, why so many dentists hate marketing (and how you can learn to feel much more comfortable instead), and how to effectively incorporate social media into your dental practice to the point where you’ll see real ROI.Website: https://minalsampat.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minalsampatrdh/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealTalkWithMinalSampat/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minalsampatllc/ | |||
| #36 - Dr. Zainab Mackie - What’s a Dentist Doing on TikTok? | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:19:40 | |
Gary chats with Dr. Zainab Mackie, a practicing dentist from Detroit with over 1M social media followers, about how a dentist can build a huge social media following, why the key to success is simply a willingness to get started, and the way social media content has evolved from glossy images to focusing on connection.Website: https://drzmackie.com/Find Dr. Mackie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drzmackie | |||
| #35 - Elliot Zibel - Building a Better DSO | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:44:50 | |
Meet Elliot Zibel, the CEO of Select Dental Management! He chats with Gary about the most effective way to add value to a group dental practice, why DSOs need to do more than pay lip service to putting patients first, and how dentists and entrepreneurs can improve leadership across levels of an organization.Website: https://selectdentalmanagement.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/selectdentalmanagement/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Select-Dental-Management-LLC-103554908942155/Say hello to Elliot!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-zibel-58858728/ | |||
| #34 - Amol Nirgudkar - Talking AI With the Mayor of Dental | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:48:03 | |
Gary interviews Amol Nirgudkar, the CEO of Patient Prism, on how AI is changing the dental business and why your practice needs to rethink how you approach call conversion, plus the historical inefficiencies and huge margins of error that make the dental business a potential gold mine for entrepreneurial practice owners and investors alike.Website: https://www.patientprism.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patient-prism-llc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatientPrismInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patientprism/Say hello to Amol!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amolnirgudkar/ | |||
| #149 200 Dental Groups Built: Lessons We Can All Learn From | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:19:31 | |
Gary converses with Dr. Brady Frank, a third-generation dentist turned entrepreneur who delves into his journey from starting multiple dental practices to specializing in the business side of dentistry. Dr. Frank shares insights from his experiences of building over 200 dental groups across the U.S., highlighting innovative financing strategies. The discussion also covers Dr. Frank's personal challenges and triumphs, providing valuable lessons for dentists aiming to expand their practices without relying on private equity. Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️ Website: https://freedomdentalpartners.com/
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| #33 - Dr. Zach Korwin - Build it the Right Way | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:35:20 | |
Dr. Zach Korwin, founder, and CEO of APE Dental, stops by to chat with Gary about his journey from dentist to tech entrepreneur, why dental practices need to go beyond just tracking their recare rate, and how dentists can turn low patient expectations into marketing success.Website: https://apedental.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automated-patient-experience/Say hello to Zach!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachkorwin/ | |||
| #32 - Dr. David Janash - Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:49:52 | |
Gary interviews Dr. David Janash, the founder and CEO of Dental Underbite Management, about learning and growing during a crisis, the critical need to be honest, transparent, and authentic when navigating a tough recruiting market, and why you should show up for the team dinner.Website: https://www.myunderbite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/underbite-management-company/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underbitedental/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/underbitedentalmanagement | |||
| #31 - Kevin Cumbus - The Dental Market is Crazy | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:59:48 | |
Kevin Cumbus, president of the dental mergers and acquisitions advisory firm TUSK Partners, stops by to talk with Gary about how the dental business is like straightening spaghetti, dentists’ urgent need for M&A help, and why if you’re thinking about selling your practice, now is the time.Website: https://tusk-partners.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tusk_partners/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tusk-partners/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuskPartners | |||
| #30 - Matt Mulcock - Why Dentists Need Financial Planners | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:44:42 | |
Gary chats with Matt Mulcock, Senior Advisor at the dental financial consulting firm Dentist Advisors about why dentists should hire financial planners (and why those planners shouldn’t work on commission), the value of defining success, and how to avoid random acts of finance.Website: https://dentistadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dentist-advisors/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentistadvisors/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dentistadvisors/ | |||
| #29 - Greg Stanley - How to Keep Your Practice Afloat — in Good Times & Bad | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:42:44 | |
Dental industry growth consultant and Whitehall Management founder Greg Stanley talks with Gary about keeping a cool head in the face of inflation, the mistaken assumptions many practice owners make, and whether you should focus on high-dollar procedures or long-term recare patients. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitehallmanagement/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitehallmgmtWebsite: https://whitehallmgt.com/ | |||
| #28 - Brenda McNulty - Stop Outsourcing. Start INsourcing! | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:41:16 | |
Brenda McNulty, Dental Group Director at the dental outsourcing firm Support DDS, stops by to chat with Gary about overcoming recruiting challenges, how outsourcing can help you get more out of your in-office team, and the time she got fired and rehired by the same practice in one afternoon.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/supportdds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportdds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDSSupport/Website: https://supportdds.com/ | |||
| #27 - Amber Nish - From Humility Comes Strength | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:43:58 | |
Gary chats with Amber Nish, the Chief Marketing Officer of Community Dental Partners about where the dental industry needs to evolve, why humility is a major asset for a leader, and how chaos can help smooth a transition into a big new role. Website: https://communitydentalpartners.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinCDPLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-dental-partners/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communitydentalpartners/ | |||
| #26 - Dr. Dipesh Patel - Focus on the Essentials & Let the Rest Go | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:43:43 | |
Dr. Dipesh Patel, CEO of Blueprint Smiles, stops by to talk with Gary about turning adversity into success, building a winning practice culture and the importance of creating balance for dentists and their teams. Get in touch with Dr. Patel:dipesh at blueprintsmiles.com Website: https://blueprintsmiles.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueprint-smiles/about/ | |||
| #25 - Dr. Paul Goodman - Serving up a Giant Plate of Dental Nachos | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:52:36 | |
Gary Bird sits down with the one and only Dr. Paul Goodman, Founder of Dental Nachos to discuss everything from growing up watching his father be a great dentist to the issues facing the industry today. They take a deep dive into technology, dental schools, and what it takes to really be a great dental professional. | |||
| #24 - Adam Richichi - The Art of Growing a DSO | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:52:08 | |
Adam Richichi, CEO of Dental Associates of Connecticut, chats with Gary about how leaders can develop their emotional intelligence, bringing AI into the dental world, and the one thing that’s more important than data. For More Information on Dental Associates of Connecticut: https://dentalassociates.us/ | |||
| #148 Lesson from Biggest Cyberattacks in Dental Industry | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:20:39 | |
Host Gary Bird and IT expert Reuben Kamp delve into recent cybersecurity breaches affecting major dental organizations like Aspen Dental, Henry Shine, and Change Healthcare. They discuss the impact of these hacks on the dental industry and the importance of strong cybersecurity measures, especially for smaller dental offices. Reuben emphasizes the necessity of basic cybersecurity practices, such as having proper backups, to prevent ransomware attacks and protect patient data, highlighting the vital role of IT in maintaining the integrity and security of dental practices. Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️ Website: https://www.darkhorsetech.com/ 📧 We have been invited to speak on the main stage at the Dykema Conference from July 10th to July 12th. Not only that, but we will also be hosting a boot camp! To celebrate, we are giving away free tickets. To enter the giveaway, visit ➡️https://smcnational.com and click on the "Enter to win free tickets to Dykema" bar. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! | |||
| #23 - Dr. Bill Piskorowski - An Inside Look into Dental Schools | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:40:18 | |
Gary Bird sits down with Associate Dean of Community-Based Clinical Education at UCLA School of Dentistry, Dr. Bill Piskorowski to answer your burning questions for dental schools, the importance of having a community-based education model, and how dental schools are adapting to changes in the industry.For More Information on Dr. Piskorowski’s Community-Based Clinical Education Program:https://dentistry.ucla.edu/community-service/outreach/community-based-clinical-education LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-piskorowski-256232157/ | |||
| #22 - Emmett Scott: So You Want to Be a Dental Entrepreneur? | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:46:29 | |
Gary chats with Emmet Scott, President of the Association of Dental Support Organizations, CEO of Community Dental Partners, and Partner at the Dental Entrepreneur Organization about making the jump from entrepreneur to executive, developing a strong practice culture, and why transparency is a game-changer.Get in Touch with Emmet: Website: https://emmetscott.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmetscott/ | |||
| #21 - Char Watson - Proven Steps to Scaling Your Practice | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:36:36 | |
Dental consulting expert, Char Watson, Founder and CEO of The Providers DOO™️ sits down with Gary Bird to chat about some of the barriers dental industry leaders are facing today. They discuss how culture eats systems for breakfast, how to break through your leadership plateau, and the KPI’s you should be measuring for success. | |||