T-bone Speaks Dentistry

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 . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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, “

I’m thrilled to welcome my special guest, Dr. Heidi Kohltfarber, onto the show to talk all about dental radiology and what radiology can do for your dental practice. Dr. Heidi Kohltfarber is a dental radiologist and associate professor in the Department of Radiologic Imaging at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. She’s also an adjunct professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kohltfarber is very passionate about 3D imaging with a particular focus on how it applies to oral health care. In 2013, Heidi founded “Dental Radiology Diagnostics” where she currently resides and works as both the owner and managing oral and maxillofacial radiologist. In her spare time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband Bobby, who is a civil engineer with Michael Baker International. On the podcast we discussed:--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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. <--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

On this episode of the T-Bone Speaks Show, I sit down for an interview with Dr. Heath Brantley to discuss the importance of connecting with your patients and what it means to give them HOPE. Dr. Heath Brantley graduated from dental school in 2013 and began working as an associate for two years. He always knew that he wanted to buy his own practice and despite the discouragement he received from others along the way, he remained focused and worked hard to follow his ambitions. It wasn’t long before he bought his own dental practice, “Wendall Family Dentistry” in his hometown of Wendall, NC. On the podcast we discussed: Heath’s journey from finishing dentistry school to working as an associate and how he came to open his own practice in his hometown of Wendall Important characteristics to look for when you’re looking to buy a practice for the first time Why seeking advice from an attorney is necessar--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message

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--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message