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What 2020 brought our industry and our lives was not exactly what we all thought a year ago, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom, either. We’ve seen a lot of innovations in the past few months, many of which were likely forced early on, but people have since adapted to this “new normal,” and we’ll very likely take it with us as we enter 2021. How did our practice adjust to the abrupt changes? What were the adjustments we needed to spearhead? How did the pandemic affect us professionally and personally?

Today, I discuss how the pandemic has forced our industry to innovate and what our practice did to not just keep our doors open, but to try to hit as many of the goals we set out a year ago. I share why we needed to shuffle our team amidst the pandemic and explain why I can’t fully get rid of insurance in my practice. I describe the lessons we learned as a team and how we’re not better prepared when it comes to anything virtual. I also share how the pandemic personally hit me and my family and explain why, despite these challenges and setbacks,  I’m still thankful.

"No one needs change; we needed disruption and COVID was the disruption."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

• My thoughts on how the pandemic will persist through 2021.
• Did we hit our practice's 2020 goals?
• Why I'm trying to get out of network with many insurance companies.
• How the pandemic affected our team members.
• The positive changes Slack enabled our practice to have.
• Why a team change should be a goal in 2021.
• The one area COVID-19 crushed across every industry.
• Some of the wins we had in 2020 and how it affected our families.

Our Favorite Quotes:

• "2021 will be a very bad year if we don't have any team change in our practice." - Tarun Agarwal

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Thanks 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.

Lane Barker is the owner of Magnolia Dental Spa, a dental practice that provides high-quality services and makes each patient feel like they’re being pampered by having a luxury spa atmosphere. He has over 20 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry and has completed advanced training in other services, including Botox and dermal fillers. Lane launched Magnolia Dental Spa in 2019 to provide nothing but the ultimate level of service through current technology and new treatments. 

Today, Lane joins us to discuss what it’s been like since their practice started offering dental implants. He shares the initial fears about dental implants and extractions and how he eventually felt comfortable and even looked forward to providing these services. He describes his experience with the 3D Dentist program and his takeaways from the training. He explains why he was doubtful about running a practice by himself and what changed his mindset. Lane also shares the payment options he set up so his patients can afford his services.

"It was probably one of the best moves I ever made."
 - Lane Barker

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

• What to expect from 3D Dentist in the near future.
• What the retreat event will be about and who can join.
• Who Lane is and his professional experience with dental implants. 
• Lane's initial thoughts on implants and how much they would cost.
• The fears Lane had after dental school and how he overcame them.
• Why Lane chose 3D Dentist over other dental programs.
• Why Lane despised extractions early in his career and why he enjoys them now.
• The live patient experience during the program.
• The immediate impact of providing implants and extractions in their practice.
• How Lane determined the specific services and technology his practice needed.
• The options you have to make your services affordable for patients.
• Sedations and why dentists should suggest them more often in their practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

• "You don't have to buy everything. You just need what it takes to get started." - Tarun Agarwal
• "There's very little in dentistry now that we can't literally get in 2-3 days." - Tarun Agarwal
• "In dental surgery, there's as much fear for your team as there is for you." - Tarun Agarwal

Connect With Lane Barker:

• Magnolia Dental Spa

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Thanks 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.

PPO insurances covers functional Dentistry, but what can we do when we do also offer a more aesthetics and master's level work and we do not feel rewarded with a fair fee?

Running a dental business isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Despite the clean offices, the amazing staff, and the high-tech looking equipment, there’s a lot of work behind the curtains. From paperwork and systems efficiencies all the way to fees and dealing with insurance companies, owning a successful dental practice is by no means easy work. Most may consider our management tasks as ‘first world problems’, but they’re problems nonetheless.

Today, I discuss what I call first world dentistry problems and how I deal with mine. I share how attending a sedation seminar disrupted my daily routine and the scheduling changes I had to get used to. I describe how I am still productive despite working only 20-hour weeks. I explain how I promote a culture of accountability in my practice. I also share some of the reasons why being busy can be good for your health and why I don’t recommend running a dental practice by yourself.

"No one should be practicing dentistry alone in 2020 and beyond. No one. There's just no reason to."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

• Recalling my experience shortly after the sedation seminar ended.
• Why I consider myself a ‘dental diva’.
• My thoughts on my ability to work a typical dentist's schedule.
• How you can earn the right to only work 20 hours a week.
• Some of my shortcomings to my team and business as a business owner.
• Instilling a culture of accountability across all team members.
• Having fun with my level of fitness and how I'm working on it.
• The two businesses I'm working on simultaneously.
• The perks of staying busy for your health.
• My tips to those who plan to practice dentistry alone. 

Our Favorite Quotes:

• "It's one thing to have somebody coach you that has everything perfect and it's another thing to get it from somebody who's never lived it."
• "Hold people accountable for some things, then let some things slide until they get in the way."

Subscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite Episodes

Thanks 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.

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It's a brand new season for TBone Speaks and we're so excited to get on with the new sets of interviews out to our listeners. After 25 episodes in Season 1 that was really packed with great guests and experts in the field, I'd like to shift Season 2 to get a different perspective coming from newbies and not so known folks but have been successful.

In this first episode, I have Jennifer Lopez. Not the star, obviously, but Jennifer Lopez, the dentist. We've had a great time in this interview and considering that it took us about 2 hours chatting non-stop tells you how much we enjoyed the conversation. So be sure to listen to part 1 and part 2. Enjoy.

Are you looking to take your dental practice to new heights? Look no further than the 3D Dentists Mastermind Coaching Program! In this episode, Dr. Sully Sullivan and I delve into the positive impact that a coaching group can have on your business. By joining the 3D Mastermind, you will have access to a community of dental professionals who are committed to growth and success. Not only will you have the opportunity to share your struggles and get support, but you will also learn new skills and techniques that can take your practice to the next level.

But what sets the 3D Mastermind apart from other coaching groups? It's the program's 4-step Core Principles, which focus on accountability, upskilling, and creating a supportive community. These principles ensure that every member of the group is working towards a common goal and pushing each other to reach new heights. As a team leader, it's important to be committed to growth and to help your team members do the same. By joining the 3D Mastermind, you'll have the resources and support you need to achieve just that.

Make sure to watch out for the key concepts in this episode:
2:09 Mastermind

7:31 Commitment Level

14:12 Core Principles

24:24 Initial 6 months of Mastermind

28:29 Why you should Invest to yourself

If you are hooked to join our Mastermind Program, here is our link:

https://3d-dentists.com/workshops/

Connect with Dr. Tarun Agarwal,DDS
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Who is Dr. Tarun Agarwal?
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 dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids.

Whether you’re starting or scaling your dental practice, the foundation you put in place is critical for your overall success and future growth. Developing systems and processes not only help you achieve your goals and increase your revenue - they also help you improve your practice management skills and increase productivity. If you want to truly scale your dental practice to new heights, you need to review your systems, processes, and framework to ensure it’s designed to help you fulfill your destiny.

In this episode, I share why it’s critical to create systems and frameworks in your dental practice and how they help you set the stage for future success. I explain the importance of understanding the three key components of your dental practice and the financial differences between general, advanced, and emotional dentistry. I explain how to find and leverage the hidden potential of your dental practice. I also share how to increase your office’s productivity without acquiring new patients and how it can help you scale your dental business.

 Discover the Keys to Pivot Your Practice

Do you want to do more of the kind of dentistry you love? Want to learn how to achieve your goals, increase your revenue, and find financial freedom without seeing more patients? Are you ready to create the life, freedom, and happiness you desire? Then you need a copy of my free book: The Dental Practice Pivot. Discover how to increase your revenue, create a more balanced lifestyle, and gain a competitive advantage in the highly competitive dental industry.

Visit the Dental Practice Pivot website to claim your free copy and begin your journey to achieve true happiness and financial freedom.

Today we introduce some questions to consider when buying a Cone Beam that will help you to select the most appropriate for your practice.

Join Dr. A and Dr. Shaikh as they discuss Dr. Shaikh's experience as a new grad associate. Everything from the good bad and the ugly.