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T-Bone Speaks Dentistry

T-Bone Speaks Dentistry

By Dr. Tarun Agarwal

T-Bone Speaks is a dental podcast dedicated to helping you achieve clinical, financial, and personal balance in dentistry.

Dr. Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal brings years of practical experience and a unique 'in the trenches' view of dentistry to the podcast.

Thanks to his entertaining demeanor and down to earth approach, you’ll be looking forward to each episode.

For more great resources on dental learning or to submit a question to the hosts please visit www.TBoneSpeaks.com .
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How Oral Conscious Sedation Can Grow Your Practice With Dr. Brian McGue

T-Bone Speaks DentistryApr 17, 2018

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TBS168.  Removing Patient Doubts on Oral Sedation with Dr. Brian McGue

TBS168. Removing Patient Doubts on Oral Sedation with Dr. Brian McGue

Dr. Brian McGue is the owner of McGue Dental, a practice in Chesterton, Indiana that offers General and Cosmetic dentistry services such as dental crowns, bridges, fillings, whitening, and implants. He has accumulated over 1,000 hours of dental education post-dental school. Brian was also awarded the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, an award handed to less than 5% of dentists in the United States, for the hours he accumulated as well as passing a rigorous written examination over all areas of dentistry.

In today’s episode, Brian shares why every practice should consider offering oral sedation to their patients. He describes why patients hesitate taking oral sedation and ways to remove patient doubts. He explains some of the benefits of oral sedation from both the dentist’s and the patient’s perspectives. Brian also discusses the certifications you need to be allowed to offer oral sedation services.

"The psychology behind sedation is not necessarily the dosage; it's how you present that." - Brian McGue

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

  • How to help patients get over the fear of oral sedation.
  • The benefits of using oral sedation for both the dentist and the patient.
  • How sedation can influence your performance and the patient's experience.
  • Changing the negative mindset around oral sedation.
  • Why offering oral sedation can bring you more patients.
  • The certifications needed to offer oral sedation and how to get them.
  • Why your team members need to know if you offer oral sedation.

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.

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.

Dec 30, 201939:15
167. The Business Side of Dental Hygiene with Rachel Wall

167. The Business Side of Dental Hygiene with Rachel Wall

Rachel Wall is the Founder & CEO of Inspired Hygiene, a hygiene coaching and speaking business aimed at providing webinars, coaching, and mastermind groups to improve dental practitioner’s profits. Much of her wisdom is drawn from over 20 years of experience as a hygienist and practice administrator. Rachel offers various coaching systems such as Elevate, a 12-month in-office coaching program that seeks to improve services, systems, and profitability - and Kick Start Coaching, a 4-month in-office coaching program designed to help teams begin their hygiene services and productivity.

In today’s episode, Rachel discusses just what it’s like to run a practice as a hygienist. She explains what her Hygiene Schedule Engineering is about and shares how to properly manage schedules to make way for both new and emergency patients. She discusses some of the intricacies in hygiene compensation models, what worked well for her practice, and what has worked in other practices. Rachel also describes some of the ways you can keep the business of a dental hygienist interesting.

"Everything is not going to fit your culture, but if we overanalyze it, then we will do nothing." - Rachel Wall

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● What Hygiene Schedule Engineering is and how she uses it in her practice.

● How she organizes her dental schedules and makes way for potential new patients.

● Her thoughts on short and long appointment times.

● The 20/20/20 rule in hygiene appointments.

● How you can keep dental hygiene interesting.

● The hygienist and increasing the co-diagnosis.

Her thoughts on the latest hygiene compensation models


Connect with Rachel Wall:

Inspired Hygiene

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.

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.

Dec 23, 201959:60
TBS166 - Success by Failing Forward with Implant Ninja Ivan Chicchon

TBS166 - Success by Failing Forward with Implant Ninja Ivan Chicchon

Ivan Chicchon is a practicing dentist, lecturer, and trainer for dental implant procedures. He is commonly referred to as the Implant Ninja, the nickname he uses all over his social media handles. He came from a family of dentists, which greatly influenced not just his career path but also his entrepreneurial spirit. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to author The Implant Ninja: All-on-X Handbook, a step-by-step guide on treatment planning, implants, digital workflow, and prosthetics. Ivan earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and his MSc in Prosthodontics from the University of Michigan.

In today’s episode, Ivan joins me to discuss what it’s like to be the Implant Ninja and share his trade secrets in amassing an excellent social media following. He describes what it’s like to hail from a family of dentists, the early challenges he encountered as a professional, and how he manages to get leads from Instagram and Facebook. He explains the need for professionals to be heavily invested in social media and the type of content to produce that helps you get new clients. Ivan also shares advice for those who might be struggling early in their careers.

"If you just create something people are already looking for, then they're going to read it and trust you." - Ivan Chichon

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

  • How he earned the nickname: Implant Ninja.
  • What it's like to belong to a family of dentists.
  • The challenges he encountered while working with DSOs and in his practice.
  • How he gains new clients and his content creation strategy.
  • His advice to those who have trouble succeeding in dentistry.
  • What it means to "Fail Forward" to be successful.
  • How he spread his name on social media faster than veterans in the industry.
  • Using Instagram Stories to elevate your business presence.
  • The services he offers in his practice and how he promotes them to clients.
  • His experience with sedation and why you have to have someone else do it.
  • How he handles his finances when it comes to paying off his loans.
  • What his book is about and what inspired him to write it.
  • Why he wants to slow his business down for now.
Dec 16, 201901:09:49
TBS165 - 5 Ways to Attract, Motivate and Keep Team Members

TBS165 - 5 Ways to Attract, Motivate and Keep Team Members

The success of any dental practice relies heavily on attracting, motivating, and keeping the right team members. It doesn’t matter how many MBAs you have or the number of dental practice management books you’ve read, if your team is ill-equipped to handle the business flow you aim to sustain, your practice will fail. Do you know if your current team is the right team? How do you keep them motivated to go to work every day?

In today’s episode, Meredith and I share the different ways to attract, motivate, and keep team members in your practice. We discuss the importance of having a sense of work flexibility and how to apply them individually. We explain how you can motivate team members to become better than what they’re capable of. We also describe some of the reasons why you should update your office at least every five years and discuss how you can talk to your team members regarding bonuses and other incentives.

"We have to accept people for where they're at. At the same time, we also have to challenge them uniquely and individually to where they're at." - Tarun Agarwal

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Work-life flexibility in the practice and how you can compete with large corporations.

● Setting flexible work schedules while still being in control of your team.

● Having a pleasant office environment to get team members excited to work.

● Why lunchtime is more than just a time to eat food.

● Challenging team members to grow beyond what they are now.

● What it means to move forward by replacing yourself.

● Motivating your team members through social events and bonus structures.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"You don't create vacations where everybody goes at the same time." - Tarun Agarwal

"It's super important to create an environment where we start having flexibility. That's what attracts people." - Tarun Agarwal

"You have to give people upward mobility.” - Tarun Agarwal

Connect with Meredith:

● meredith@3d-dentists.com

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.

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.

Dec 02, 201931:58
TBS164 - Esthetic Dentistry and Doing What You Love with Dr. Ross Nash

TBS164 - Esthetic Dentistry and Doing What You Love with Dr. Ross Nash

Ross Nash is an international lecturer on esthetic dentistry. He is one of only 80 accredited fellows in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a recognition presented to dentists of extraordinary skill and experience in esthetic and cosmetic dentistry. Ross is also the owner and one of the head instructors at The Nash Institute, an organization that provides world-class continuing dental education programs that have students from all over the world.

Ross joins me today to share his passion for esthetic dentistry and why he’s not going to let his age stop him from helping other dentists succeed. He describes his life growing in the 80s and the experiences he acquired that allowed him to become interested in being a dentist. He explains why he shifted from strictly practicing dentistry to mentoring and coaching. Ross also discusses his thoughts on the importance of specialization in an industry that wants you to be good at everything.

"Find the part of dentistry you love and focus on it. You don't have to be good at everything but be good at something." - Ross Nash

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

  • How I met Ross back in the 90's and my exposure to the type of dentistry I wanted to do.
  • Ross' backstory, some of the highlights of his career, and when he pursued dentistry.
  • What he considers to be the ‘golden age of dentistry.’
  • Helping people have better self-esteem and confidence by doing dentistry.
  • Why retirement is not something he's currently considering.
  • His thoughts on specialization in this industry
  • The importance of taking pictures in your practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

  • "If you're passionate about what you do, you do it longer and you will make more money." - Ross Nash
  • "I like being a doctor. It's my responsibility to help people with their function and health." - Ross Nash
  • "I wanted what dentists had. I wanted to be able to affect people's lives every day on a one to one basis and that's what dentistry is.” - Ross Nash

Connect with Ross Nash:

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.

Nov 25, 201931:19
163 - TBone Update

163 - TBone Update

I want to make sure I don't miss a week and wasn't quite ready with a planned episode (they are already recorded but I didn't have everything ready to release).

So instead I'll be giving you an update on what's going on in my life and practice and the future episodes of the podcast for the remainder of 2019.

Nov 19, 201914:19
TBS162 - Missed Opportunities in Dental Practices with Sandy Pardue

TBS162 - Missed Opportunities in Dental Practices with Sandy Pardue

Sandy Pardue is a lecturer, author, and the Director of Consulting at Classic Practice Resources. She has over 26 years of dental practice management, especially on seminar presentations for dental staff training, and has been named a Leader in Dental CE and Consulting for over 11 years by Dentistry Today Magazine. She specializes in being a hands-on consultant for all areas of dental practice management, which include scheduling, insurance, and office manager training.

Sandy joins me to discuss some of the missed opportunities in practices and how dental practice owners should address them. She describes some of the vital parts of a typical practice, the common mistakes dentists make with their front office and potential solutions that can positively impact your revenue. We discuss lead generation strategies, the dangers of using automation in your practice, and how it can impact your patient retention. Sandy also shares her best advice to practitioners who want to succeed in running a dental practice.

"Missed opportunities are everywhere in practices." - Sandy Pardue

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

  • Why new patients shouldn't be the number one priority of a practice.
  • Neglecting the front office and how it can damage your business.
  • How front office personnel can influence your business income.
  • The biggest problem with recall and how you can find a solution for it.
  • The proper way to wrap up an appointment.
  • Lead generation in the world of dentistry and why phone calls are mandatory.
  • Can seeing fewer patients potentially bring more revenue?
  • The dangers of automation and its effects on patient retention.
  • Helping assistants fulfill their goals and its effect on your practice.
  • The most important thing to focus on to make sure beginners succeed in this profession.
Nov 11, 201954:13
TBS161 Doing Right By Your Patients with Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin

TBS161 Doing Right By Your Patients with Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin

Lyndsay McCaslin is the proud owner of Expressions Dentistry, a dental practice in the Palm Harbor, Florida area. Expressions Dentistry offers cosmetic and dental services including cleanings, whitening, crowns, and dentures. She has an illustrious academic background, being active in the National Honors Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the American Student Dental Association, Kappa Delta sorority. She obtained her DMD in General Dentistry from the University of Kentucky.

Lyndsay joins me today to share her passion for dentistry and why she decided to pursue a career in the dental industry. She describes her early career, how the Crash of 2008 affected her, and how she got back up to start a dental practice. We discuss the idea of working extended days and hours and its benefits to your practice. We also discuss procedures and processes and how you can streamline them in your practice.

"If you do right by your patients, they're going to do right by you." - Lyndsay McCaslin

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

  • Why Lyndsay chose to become a dentist.
  • How the Crash of 2008 affected her dental career and what she did to recover.
  • Lyndsay’s thoughts on working beyond office hours.
  • The size of her practice today and how she assembled her team.
  • How she grew her business and how she manages the number of patients.
  • When she realized she needed an associate and the transition period.
  • Why sales funnels are critical for an established dental practice.
  • Creating a culture among your team members.
  • Developing processes to streamline your practice
Nov 04, 201950:01
TBS160 - Hiring New Staff for Higher Productivity with Will Jones

TBS160 - Hiring New Staff for Higher Productivity with Will Jones

TBS160 - Hiring New Staff for Higher Productivity with Will Jones

Will Jones is the owner of Will Jones Dentistry, a practice based in Brentwood, Tennessee that offers services such as implants, botox, and sleep apnea treatment. With a long family history of dentists - from his sister and grandfather both having careers in dentistry and his parents meeting in dental school - it’s not surprising that Will found his passion for the industry and all of the amazing benefits it offers. Will earned his DDS from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and holds an IV Moderate Sedation License, which he obtained from the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.

Will joins me today to discuss how he manages his practice and why he is optimistic about its increasing growth and profitability. He explains how he took over the practice and the difference in profit between the old team and the team he assembled. He explains the benefits and drawbacks of changing team members as well as why you should not be afraid to remove even those who stayed with you the longest. Will also describes how he manages the financial side of the business and we share tips regarding practice management as a whole.


“Don't be scared to let a few people go and replace them with someone better." - Will Jones


This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast: 

  • How Will grew his practice’s income by more than 30% this year and what he attributes to this success. 
  • The team changes he enacted that allowed them to have better profits despite working fewer hours. Why turnover doesn't always mean people need to leave. 
  • The pros and cons of changing team members. 
  • The risks you need to take to lead your business through a rough patch. 
  • Why photography is critical for a dental practice. 
  • The photographs you need to take with every patient. 
  • Handling the financial side of managing your own practice. 


Our Favorite Quotes: 

  • "There's also a confidence level there as well, being able to ask your patients questions and let them be a boss." - Will Jones 
  • "You could make an argument that I'm changing things too quickly, but I'm happier than I was three years ago." - Will Jones 
  • "The devil you knew is better than the devil you know now." - Will Jones 


Connect with Will Jones: 


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. 


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.

Oct 27, 201944:45
TBS159 - #ASKTBONE -TBone Answers Your Questions on the Practice PIVOT.

TBS159 - #ASKTBONE -TBone Answers Your Questions on the Practice PIVOT.

In this weeks episode TBone is once again joined by Meredith and they answer some of your submitted questions specific to the Practice PIVOT series.

If you want a chance to win a 3D Dentists and TBoneSpeaks swag bag just leave us a review on iTunes and if we ready it on air we will send you a gift basket full of goodies.

Have a question for TBone?  simply visit www.AskTBone.com and leave your question!

Oct 21, 201939:03
TBS158 - DSWorld Recap with TBone and Meredith

TBS158 - DSWorld Recap with TBone and Meredith

This week TBone sits down with Meredith and gives an open and honest recap of his whirlwind experience at DentsplySirona World in Las Vegas from October 3-5, 2019.

Oct 14, 201943:26
TBS157 Pivoting Your Dental Practice_ Changing the Dynamic of Your Practice Through Digital Implantology with Dr. John Pasicznyk Part 8 of 8

TBS157 Pivoting Your Dental Practice_ Changing the Dynamic of Your Practice Through Digital Implantology with Dr. John Pasicznyk Part 8 of 8

Dr. John Pasicznyk is the owner of Evolution Dental. Evolution Dental is an organization that supports dentists all over the country and seeks to improve and impact the dental industry through training and seminars as well as practice support. More than a skilled clinician, John also has an entrepreneur’s blood, owning several dental clinics in the Indiana area dedicated to providing top-notch service to clients.

John joins me today to discuss Digital Implantology and why your practice should offer it as a service. He shares his background story and why he provides implantology services. He compares the prevalence of implantology in the US against the rest of the world. He explains how dentists can overcome obstacles like fear, knowledge, and time in their business. John also shares the common denominator among the associates he’s worked with.

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.

Oct 07, 201931:43
TBS156 Pivoting Your Dental Practice_ Growing Your Practice Through Medical Billing with Hootan Shahidi Part 7 of 8

TBS156 Pivoting Your Dental Practice_ Growing Your Practice Through Medical Billing with Hootan Shahidi Part 7 of 8

Hootan Shahidi is the President and Founder of Cross Over Dental Enterprises or C.O.D.E. C.O.D.E. is a medical billing company that primarily serves dental professionals. Other than medical billing for dentistry, Hootan is also skilled in medical billing for medical devices and sales. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, and Management from Emory University. 

Hootan joins me today to share his passion for medical billing and what led him to this industry. He explains the benefits of medical billing and how to know if you have patients who are entitled to use this service. He discusses why not many dentists practice medical billing. Hootan also shares what their medical billing program is all about and what clients will learn from their courses.

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.

Sep 30, 201930:05
TBS155 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Scaling Your Practice with Invisalign Therapy with Dr. Suneet Bath Part 6 of 8

TBS155 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Scaling Your Practice with Invisalign Therapy with Dr. Suneet Bath Part 6 of 8

Dr. Suneet Bath is the owner of Impressions Dentistry in Olympia, WA and is considered an expert in clear aligner therapy. After earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 1997, he obtained his Doctrine of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and received advanced training in Invisalign®, CEREC one-visit crowns, implant dentistry, and sleep apnea treatment. He is a member of the Washington State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Clear Aligners.

Dr. Suneet joins me today to share what inspired him to add clear aligner therapy to his practice. He shares the health benefits that clear aligner therapy offers to your patients and strategies for implementing Invisalign® therapy to your services. He also shares tips for building your confidence, developing systems, and improving your practice’s case acceptance when you start implementing clear aligner therapy as an additional service offered in your practice and how it can help you scale your practice as well as impact your company culture.

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.

Sep 23, 201928:49
TBS154 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Implementing Dental Sleep Apnea Practices to Save Patient Lives with Dr. Erin Elliott, DDS Part 5 of 8

TBS154 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Implementing Dental Sleep Apnea Practices to Save Patient Lives with Dr. Erin Elliott, DDS Part 5 of 8

Dr. Erin Elliott, DDS is a public speaker, dental sleep apnea expert, and the owner and partner of Post Falls Family Dental as well as Sleep Better Northwest. Since 2003, she has specialized in treating patients with sleep apnea. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Erin also holds regular 2-day courses and workshops at 3D-Dentists as well as coaches other dental practitioners on how they can help their patients sleep better - and even save their lives - by adding dental sleep apnea services in their practices.

Dr. Erin joins me today to share her journey into serving patients with sleep apnea. She shares the challenges she faced when she began offering this service and explains why many dental practitioners are hesitant about adding sleep apnea treatments in their practice. She also shares how to build awareness and urgency for oral appliance therapy with your patients and strategies you can use to begin implementing these services in your practice.

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.

Sep 16, 201930:35
TBS153 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Creating Clinical Diversity Part 4 of 8

TBS153 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Creating Clinical Diversity Part 4 of 8

As an entrepreneur, diversity is critical for future-proofing your business. Whether it’s exploring new services or adding new product lines, the best way to protect your business from recession is to offer a variety of services to your customers. 

As dental practitioners, there is a wide range of services and procedures we can consider adding to our already established dental practices, and each procedure offers a unique variety of benefits and opportunities to increase our revenue.

On today’s episode, I discuss the importance of creating clinical diversity in your dental practice. I discuss the benefits of billing medical insurance for a variety of standard dental procedures and the benefits of adding sleep apnea treatment to your list of services. I also explain how adding implant dentistry, orthodontic procedures, and oral conscious sedation can help you increase your revenue and encourage your patients say ‘yes’ to procedures they may have otherwise declined.

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.

Sep 09, 201934:43
TBS152 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Creating Firm Financial Arrangements & Categorizing Patients Part 3 of 8

TBS152 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Creating Firm Financial Arrangements & Categorizing Patients Part 3 of 8

As a dental practice owner, it’s important to ensure your practice is continually improving, helping patients, and increasing your profit margin year over year. While insurance companies typically control the price for most general dentistry procedures, there are services and practices that you have more control over the price you charge. But how do you increase the price of advanced and emotional dental procedures without receiving a resounding ‘no, thank you’ from your patients?

In this episode, I explain how to create firm financial arrangements in your dental practice and the impact that categorizing your patients into three key components can have on scaling your business. I explain what a firm financial arrangement is, why it’s critical for pivoting your practice into a modern-day dental business, and how developing an internal payment plan can help you increase your prices while making your services affordable for your patients. I also explain the difference between no-treatment patients, minor treatment patients, and major treatment patients and how understanding how to categorize your patients into these three components can help your practice run more efficiently.

 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.

Sep 02, 201924:12
TBS151 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Improving Practice Management & Increasing Productivity Part 2 of 8

TBS151 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: Improving Practice Management & Increasing Productivity Part 2 of 8

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.

Aug 26, 201924:02
TBS150 Pivoting Your Dental Practice: The Fast Pass to Fulfillment and Financial Freedom Part 1 of 8
Aug 18, 201931:59
Getting Patients to YES with Dr. Paul Homoly

Getting Patients to YES with Dr. Paul Homoly

I have a firm belief that dentists aren't achieving their potential - clinically, financially, or enjoyment.  And in my opinion it boils down to the fact that we simply don't connect with our patients.

This lack of connection decreases case acceptance, has patients choosing to do less dentistry when they say yes, increases our reliance on dental insurance, and drives us to see more and more patients.  This ultimately leads to burnout and disenchantment with our profession.

In this conversation with Dr. Paul Homoly we discuss how we can better engage with our patients.  Paul has been one of my greatest influences in my dental career.

Do yourself a favor and take his online training - http://www.3D-Dentists.com/homoly .

May 27, 201942:34
Medical Billing and Dentistry with Mr. Hootan Shahidi

Medical Billing and Dentistry with Mr. Hootan Shahidi

There are three ways to grow revenue in a dental practice.  Of the three the best way is to increase reimbursement for procedures you are already doing and/or doing for free.  Medical billing has the potential for just that - it can increase reimbursement for existing procedures (medical often pays better than dental), it can help you get paid for procedures that we typically write off (because dental insurance doesn't cover or 'bundles'), and it can open whole new arenas of procedures because medical insurance will greatly reduce patient out of pocket (sleep apnea therapy, TMJ orthotics, infant lip/tongue tie, etc).

In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Hootan Shahidi of Crossover Dental Enterprises, a medical billing done for your service specifically for dentists, and talk about the whys, whats, and whens of medical billing in the dental practice.

May 20, 201939:13
Practice Growth Journey with Dr. Steven Hernandez

Practice Growth Journey with Dr. Steven Hernandez

Listen as I sit down and talk with Dr. Steven Hernandez about how he has grown his practice and specifically how technology has played a role in this growth.
May 13, 201924:41
10 Commandments of Building A Practice Culture with Dr. Christian Yaste

10 Commandments of Building A Practice Culture with Dr. Christian Yaste

In this episode I sit with Dr Christian Yaste at his office in Charlotte NC and our conversation turns to the 10 commandments that have been paramount to building a practice culture that has allowed his practice to thrive.
Apr 22, 201951:40
Adding In House Specialists To Your Practice with Santosh Patel
Apr 15, 201951:47
Getting Ready For A Startup with Dr. Noumi Mujahid

Getting Ready For A Startup with Dr. Noumi Mujahid

Getting for A Startup with Dr. Noumi Mujahid
Apr 09, 201958:44
Growing As An Associate with Dr. Ronney Tay

Growing As An Associate with Dr. Ronney Tay

In this episode I speak with Dr Ronney Tay about his journey out of dental school to becoming a complete dental professional.

Mar 26, 201940:12
IDS Day 2 at IDS

IDS Day 2 at IDS

IDS Day 2 in Review
Mar 14, 201934:31
IDS Day 1 in Review

IDS Day 1 in Review

A conversation with dr john Pasicznyk and dr sully Sullivan about our day 1 at IDS.
Mar 13, 201936:01
He Bought a DSO Location and Made It A Private Practice with Dr. Matt Howell

He Bought a DSO Location and Made It A Private Practice with Dr. Matt Howell

One for the good guys!  Dr. Matt Howell was an associate at a DSO location and when things weren't going as expected for the DSO, he was able to purchase the practice.  He talks about taking over, making it his own, and doubling the practice.  

The best way you can support our podcast is by attending a seminar or workshop with 3D Dentists.  For more information visit www.3D-Dentists.com . 

Mar 05, 201937:58
106 - Overcoming Struggles of Implementing Sleep Apnea in the Dental Practice

106 - Overcoming Struggles of Implementing Sleep Apnea in the Dental Practice

In this episode I speak with Dr. Eric Ballou.  Eric is a phenomenal person and dentist in Boise, ID.  In this episode we talk directly and frankly about overcoming common struggles to implementing sleep apnea in the general dental practice.

You are going to love the open and honest conversation.

If I can help you with anything please feel free to reach out to me and don't forget to support our educational programs at 3D Dentists.

Feb 26, 201932:40
Going Against The Grain with Dr. Jessica Henderson

Going Against The Grain with Dr. Jessica Henderson

Today we talk with Dr. Jessica Henderson of Bend, OR. We talk about her practice purchase that the brokers said was “crazy”, why she went against the grain, and what she did to make it into a sparkling gem.
Feb 17, 201926:38:18
From Iraq to the USA with Dr. Anas Zain

From Iraq to the USA with Dr. Anas Zain

Every once in a while you need a reality check.  A random lunch with Dr. Anas Zain was exactly what I needed to get me back on track.

Dr. Zain is originally from Iraq and is now practicing in Northern Virginia.  His background and story made me realize that my 'problems' are literally nothing in the big picture of the world.

You owe it to yourself to listen to this episode.

Feb 11, 201950:27
BONUS - Conversation with Dr. Mark Costes of the Dental Success Network

BONUS - Conversation with Dr. Mark Costes of the Dental Success Network

BONUS SURPRISE. I am in Phoenix teaching our Sleep Level 1 Implementation seminar with Dr. Erin Elliott and we are hosting it. Dr. Mark Costes facility. I asked him to record a podcast conversation with me and it is absolutely worth a listen.
Feb 01, 201952:12
Where has TBone been?

Where has TBone been?

I’ve been missing in action and wanted to give you an update as to why I have gone missing, what to expect in 2019, and how you can help me continue the podcast.
Jan 29, 201908:00
2019 Millenial MasterMind

2019 Millenial MasterMind

I am a firm believer that your first 5 years in practice sets the stage for the trajectory of your career. Now more than ever it has become confusing on what path your career should take as a young dentist.

Together with Dr. Sully Sullivan we are hosting a mastermind for young dentists who are interested in making the most of their profession.

Take a listen and if you feel you are the right fit then get signed up. There are literally only a few spots left.
Dec 17, 201816:45
How to Reach Financial Freedom with Chuck McKee

How to Reach Financial Freedom with Chuck McKee

In this podcast episode, I meet with a close friend of mine, Chuck McKee, to discuss something that dentists are reluctant to talk about – financial freedom.

Chuck has 20 years of dental experience and partners with dentists across the country to help them integrate technology and grow their practice. His business, Ask Chuck McKee, focuses on helping practices achieve a consistent and balanced overhead.

We discussed:

  • The three phases of financial freedom
  • How much money you should keep in your business checking account vs. your personal account
  • Why you should pay yourself the same amount you would pay an associate to work at your practice
  • How to measure overhead and fund your working capital account
  • Planning for the future and saving for retirement
  • Working on a time-frame that applies to you, your practice and your vision for the future

To find out more pl

Aug 28, 201836:59
How to Save Time Training New Employees with Kevin & Missy Fryer

How to Save Time Training New Employees with Kevin & Missy Fryer

On this podcast episode, I speak with husband and wife power-duo, Dr. Kevin W. Fryer and Missy Fryer.

Kevin and Missy own their practice, “Kevin W. Fryer DDS INC” in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Kevin graduated from The Ohio State University in 1989 while Missy graduated from Lake Erie College in 2001. Kevin initially started his private practice in Willoughby Hills in 1992. However, the practice outgrew its space, and so it was relocated to Mayfield Heights in 2014.

The couple married in 2012 and Missy currently works as the Business Manager at their family practice. She’s also a published author and spends a lot of her time at her writing desk crafting various dental office training manuals for her company, Buckeye Dental Productions.  

On the podcast we discussed:

  • A peek inside Missy’s book, “
Aug 14, 201840:03
Radiology & The Value of 3D Imagery with Dr. Heidi Kohltfarber
Aug 07, 201833:17
Why You Should Never Take Your Hygienist For Granted with Dr. Leslie Holmes-Leach

Why You Should Never Take Your Hygienist For Granted with Dr. Leslie Holmes-Leach

Join me on another highly anticipated episode of T-Bone Speaks. In this episode, I interview Dr. Leslie Holmes-Leach from Rocky Top Dentistry about working in a small-town dental practice and why you should value your dental hygienists.

Dr. Leslie Holmes-Leach is from Anderson County and has worked in the dental profession for 20 years. She graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine and then completed a one-year residency at Advanced Education of General Dentistry Residency. There, she trained in placing dental implants, working on complex cases and learning how to attend special needs and anxious patients. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family on the lake and volunteering with Remote Area Medical and her local Volunteer Ministry Center.

On the podcast we discussed:

  • Why dentists should value their hygienists
  • How to incr
Jul 24, 201832:25
Advice for Young Dentists with Dr. Dhaval Patel

Advice for Young Dentists with Dr. Dhaval Patel

Episode 18 of the T-Bone Speaks podcast is now LIVE! For this episode, I invited my good friend and CEREC expert, Dr. Dhaval Patel, back onto the show.

Dr. Dhaval Patel is a practicing dentist at Pleasant Grove Dental Group and Orthodontics in Roseville, California. He graduated from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in India and had been practicing dentistry since 2005. He’s well known as the “CEREC Guru” and is the founder of the popular Facebook group, “Keep CERECing,” which is dedicated to helping dentists learn and grow as CEREC users. 

Dhaval takes a very personal approach towards dentistry and always works to build a good relationship with each of his patients. He focuses on removing the fear that many people experience when visiting the dentist and always strives to provide quality dental treatment with the utmost patient satisfact

Jul 17, 201846:27
How to Negotiate Insurance Fees with Sandi Hudson from Unlock The PPO

How to Negotiate Insurance Fees with Sandi Hudson from Unlock The PPO

Join me on episode 17 of the podcast to listen to my discussion with Sandi Hudson from “Unlock the PPO” about how to negotiate with PPO insurance companies.

Sandi is the co-owner and founder of “Unlock the PPO,” which specializes in analyzing the relationship between dental practices and PPOs and helping them to implement a successful negotiation strategy. Sandi has spent over a decade in dental office management overseeing dental insurance participation and negotiations. She’s passionate about helping dentists manage insurance participation in a way that’s right for them and their practice.

On the podcast we discussed:

  • How to negotiate with PPO’s
  • Why you should negotiate with insurance companies every two years
  • Avoiding the common pitfalls that come with negotiating with PPO insurance companies
  • The advantages of hiring a professional to help your practice negotiate with PPO’s
Jul 03, 201834:50
How In-House Payment Plans Can Change your Practice with David Stern

How In-House Payment Plans Can Change your Practice with David Stern

I’m delighted to welcome Dr. David Stern from Jarrettsville Family Dental onto the show to discuss his interest in in-house payment plans and how it has impacted his practice.

Dr. David Stern obtained his DDS degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and is a current member of the American Dental Association. He is a family orientated man and enjoys the “small town lifestyle” of Jarrettsville with his wife and two adorable little daughters. When it comes to his practice, he strives to develop long-term and meaningful relationships with his patients and ensuring that they can afford dental treatment, which is what fuels his interest surrounding in-office payment plans.

David reached out to me after listening to one of my previous podcasts where I talked about in-house payment plans, and I decided to invite him onto the show to hear more about what made him bring payment plans on board, what the outcomes

Jun 26, 201835:21
How To Create A Game Plan For Your Goals With Dr. Shaun Mirabal

How To Create A Game Plan For Your Goals With Dr. Shaun Mirabal

On this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Shaun Mirabal about his aspirations to be a practice owner and how he is going to put his plan into action.

Dr. Shaun Mirabal graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2015 and worked as an associate dentist in DSO for two and a half years. He has since decided to open a dental practice with his wife and is committed to taking continued education courses to keep up with the latest advances in state-of-the-art technology and procedures in dentistry.

On the podcast we discussed:

  • Shaun’s journey from graduation to becoming a practice owner
  • Finding the right practice and what to look out for when you’re looking to buy a practice
  • The importance of finding the right type of dentistry for YOU
  • Why implants and digital dentistry is the future of the industry
  • Understanding the true value of technology is vital before investing
  • How to develop a “game plan” a
Jun 19, 201832:02
Tearing down DSO Stigmas with Dr. Craig Lambourne

Tearing down DSO Stigmas with Dr. Craig Lambourne

On this podcast episode, I welcome Dr. Craig Lambourne from Granbury Dental Center to the show.

Dr. Lambourne graduated from the University of Southern California and obtained his DDS degree in 2015. He currently works as a dentist in Granbury Dental Care in Texas, which is a practice that focuses on a range of services including dental implants. Craig has certification and training in Invisalign and is currently on a mission to learn more about implantology by taking additional CE such as our Implant Pathway Course with Dr. Justin Moody.

On the podcast we discussed:

  • Craig’s passion for dental implants and CE
  • Comprehensive Lifetime Care and why it’s more than just the “fancy procedures”
  • The importance of developing a relationship with your patients
  • Breaking down the negative stigma of DSO’s
  • Advantages of joining a DSO regarding fi
Jun 12, 201834:31
Using Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Underlying Orthodontic Issues with Dr. Holly Baller

Using Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Underlying Orthodontic Issues with Dr. Holly Baller

Join me in the latest episode of the T-Bone Speaks podcast where I speak with Dr. Holly Baller from Denver, Colorado.

Holly graduated from the University of Colorado in 2016 and is now working as an associate dentist in Denver. She’s a huge advocate for continued education with a strong passion and interest in pursuing implant dentistry and Myofunctional Therapy. Her reasoning for this is because she believes that this is where modern dentistry is heading, and there is massive potential there that she would like to tap into.

We discussed:

  • Holly’s unique situation working as an associate in a general dental practice AND an orthodontist practice
  • Benefits of Myobrace and how it’s used to align crooked teeth without braces
  • The current paradigm shift in modern dentistry towards airway treatments and why this is a good thing
  • The underlying issues that can cause orthodontic problems with your children’s teeth including soft tissue dysfu
Jun 05, 201833:37
Building your Practice around YOU with Dr. Heath Brantley – Part Two

Building your Practice around YOU with Dr. Heath Brantley – Part Two

On this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I continue my interview with Dr. Heath Brantley from “Wendall Family Dentistry”.

You can listen to Part 1 of this interview here

In Part 2 of our discussion, we talked about:

  • The many benefits of oral sedation
  • Importance of continuing education and why technology should be the focus of your next CE
  • The different ways you can use CEREC in your practice
  • Why you should build a practice based around YOU
  • Planning your vision for the future and how to prioritize your short-term, medium-term and long-term goals
  • The process of hiring a full-time associate
  • How to plan ahead and why you should take time to re-evaluate yourself

For more information on this episode visit T-BoneSpeaks.com. <

May 29, 201830:40
The Importance of Connecting With Patients and Giving Them Hope with Dr. Heath Brantley
May 22, 201830:57
Overcoming The Hardships Of Being An Overseas Graduate With Dr. Ashish N. Kakadia

Overcoming The Hardships Of Being An Overseas Graduate With Dr. Ashish N. Kakadia

On episode 10 of the T-Bone Speaks Show, I discuss the struggles of being a foreign graduate in the U.S with Dr. Ashish N. Kakadia.

Dr. Kakadia was born and raised in India and finished dental school in 2001. Ashish admits that he detested dental school in the beginning but that all changed when he relocated to the United States. He received his DDS from the University of Illinois at the Chicago College of Dentistry in 2008 and opened his private practice, ‘Modern Dentistry’ in Roswell, GA in 2009.

We discussed:

  • Ashish’s inspiring journey from studying dentistry in India to moving to the United States and opening his own private dental practice
  • Common struggles and hardships that many foreign graduates and dental practitioners face in today’s society
  • How to build a new practice from scratch and the importance of chasing your dreams
  • The importance of marketing and implemen
May 15, 201835:58
Crowning Team Champions & Marketing Sleep Apnea with Dr. Kristina Palmer

Crowning Team Champions & Marketing Sleep Apnea with Dr. Kristina Palmer

On the latest episode of the T-Bone Speaks show, I talk with Dr. Kristina Palmer.

Kristina grew up in Michigan and later moved to Milwaukee to attend dental school at Marquette University. She graduated in 2005 and immediately knew she wanted to own her own dental practice. In 2012, those dreams were realized when she bought Kristina Palmer DDS.

We discussed:

  • The evolution of Kristina’s practice and how it has changed over the years
  • How to get started with sleep apnea
  • Marketing tips and learning how to market new services to your existing patients
  • Importance of having ‘procedure champions’ in your team
  • Implementing sleep apnea and other sleep dentistry services to your practice
  • Transitioning from student to teacher in regards to new procedures at your practice
  • Sleep as a team driven process and the low overhead costs of getting started
  • When you sho
May 08, 201836:04
Bringing Your Practice Out of The Stone Age and Introducing Invisalign with Dr. Suneet Bath

Bringing Your Practice Out of The Stone Age and Introducing Invisalign with Dr. Suneet Bath

In this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I welcome Dr. Suneet Bath to the show.

Suneet grew up in a small town in Washington State and graduated in 2001. He currently owns his own dental practice, Impressions Dentistry

We discussed:

  • The journey that led Suneet to buy his own dental practice and the challenges he faced as a new practice owner
  • Introducing modern technology to a dated dental practice and updating its procedures
  • Relocating and building a new practice
  • How to incorporate Invisalign to your practice
  • How to cut down Invisalign costs and deciding whether or not a fixed rate is for you
  • The health advantages of Invisalign
  • Importance of happiness if you want to achieve a successful practice

 To find out more, please click here

May 01, 201838:45