T-bone Speaks Dentistry

Don’t be a boss in your practice. Be a coach. You can’t expect your team to think the way you think. You have to lead them into it.  Start by leading yourself first—get clear about what you want. Then coach your team on the habits you want them to have. It’s as simple as thinking out loud. The more you let them know what you think, the more they learn to adapt your ways. Remember, when you coach, you lift people up so they can lift others too.  Join 3D Mastermind now, a 6-month coaching program, to learn effective ways of becoming a better leader. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Dentistry Made simple for more business tips!

If a patient cancels, block it for a new one. As simple as that sounds, it’s actually very advantageous.  Patients are the lifeblood of your business. While it’s good to aim for loyal customers, your priority should be new ones. You set the stage for the culture of your practice through your new patient process. Shift your practice to a different arena. There’s so much to offer to and gain from new patients. Watch this week’s Dentistry Made Simple episode to appreciate the value of a new patient. You don’t want to waste your time chasing recalls in vain. 

To lead is to influence others, but to influence is to lead yourself first. You can better communicate your vision when you’re clear about who you are and what you’re trying to be. That’s how you help move people to a common goal. Remember, you lead not to gain followers but to create more leaders. It’s an impact that will resound over the generations to come.  So leadership is actually not just a one-time thing. It’s a commitment to influencing the world one person at a time. And that first person should be you. Watch this week’s episode of Dentistry Made Simple to learn more about how you can be an effective leader in your dental practice! It’s not as difficult as you thought! 

We make a decision every day in our practice but the one question we should always ask is "Is This a Decimal or Comma Mentality" So often, we are concerned about saving in our practice but it is so much more than the dollar amount. If it is moving your practice forward and generating revenue, stop jumping over dollars to save pennies. It is time to invest in you and your practice. 

Picture a world where everyone smiles more generously.  We say it’s free to smile, but in reality, some struggle to show their happiest and sincerest grins. Majority of patients who need dental treatments can’t afford them.So we came up with Smile 3D–a non-profit dental office that allows us to provide world-class dentistry to working-class people. Everyone deserves access to quality dental care and services. It’s time to give back to our community. Watch the full episode of Dentistry Made Simple to know more about how you can be part of this marvelous journey!

Your patients deserve the best dental care possible, and treatment coordinators will make sure they get it.  As you continue to scale, your time becomes more valuable. Your aim now is to do more dentistry with fewer well-planned visits. So who will follow up with your patients after your appointment to ensure they get through the process as smoothly as possible? You need a patient care advocate who knows the treatment history so consultations and financial arrangements can efficiently be made. There’s no need to do it all alone! Watch this week’s episode of Dentistry Made simple to see how having a treatment coordinator can significantly increase your productivity.

What if I told you that you could be really productive when you’re unproductive?  Your downtime doesn’t need to mean doing absolutely nothing at all. You can use it not as admin time but for coaching. And you can start by simply engaging in conversations with your team. Remember, your front office is the gateway to your practice. You’d want team members out there who can lead themselves so they can represent you better. When you coach successfully, you create a space for others to follow and get the results that all of you want. Ready to succeed in your business? Find out how proactive coaching can unlock you and your team’s potential when you listen to this week’s episode of Dentistry Made Simple! 

What makes people come back to you? Building your brand is more than just selling a product or service. It's about creating a connection with your customers that goes beyond the transaction.  Give them the value they're looking for. At the end of the day, your goal is to positively impact your patients, inspire emotion, and propel your business to their satisfaction. Don't miss this week's full episode of Dentistry Made Simple to learn some proven successful business tips from the CEO and Founder of Harvest Dental, Sasha Der Avanessian himself!

Are you looking for a way to take your dental practice to the next level? Most dentists find themselves in the same position at some point in their careers. Imagine having a personal coach who can help you break out of that rut and achieve more success than you ever thought possible. Imagine having more time to do the dentistry that you love. That's what Mastermind is all about—giving you the tools and support that you need to succeed.  Sign up today, and let's get started! You are capable of so much more than you realize.

You’re doing great, but you can do even better! Take your business to the next level with tools designed to optimize your operations and increase your profits.  In this week’s episode of Dentistry Made Simple, you’ll learn that great things happen only to those who commit to constantly growing their work. Watch it and see how you can optimize your business! Keep improving! The only way to go is up.

The goal is for people to come to you for dental services. But what happens when you need a break? What happens when you want to take some time off? A practice stops once you do, but a business will continue to do the work for you. The first step to scaling is to set up a success path for your team. A successful team brings your business to greater heights. This week's episode of Dentistry Made Simple talks about how you can scale as a business. It's not about working 24/7. Learn how to generate revenue even when you're away! 

How much time and effort are you spending on your practice? Imagine if you could see fewer patients but make just as much money. Raise your clinical revenue by expanding your skillset. When you focus on procedures and specialize in specific areas of dentistry, you can delegate the general tasks to others. That way, you can take care of your patients even when you’re away. Recession-proof your practice for a better quality of life. Stream this week’s episode of Dentistry Made Simple to know how to do it without adding any extra work hours to your day-to-day schedule.

Slow down to speed up. Dentistry is not a marathon. You don’t have to feel like drowning in work just because you love what you do. Take your time in understanding your vision and how you can realize it. There is clarity in slowing down, and clarity gives the best direction. Relax and enjoy the process of becoming. Dentistry is simple. You just have to know how to approach it right. Listen to the first episode to learn more about how you can accelerate in your practice. And if you’re interested in unlocking your full potential, you are welcome to join the 3D Mastermind and 3D Business Boot Camp courses!Subscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite Episodes Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Dentistry Made Simple. 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

TBone is back with your weekly dose of Dentistry WISDOM. With an aim of not just giving you something to SMILE about, he and his team have put in their best effort in rebranding & re-launching the podcast to focus on making the dental business easy as it actually is and should be.This week on Dentistry Made Simple: The dentistry business shouldn't be complicated like we've been led to believe. Each episode will revolve around the following framework:1. Accelerating—slowing down to speed up2. Revenue Engine—working smarter, not harder3. Scale—becoming a business4. Optimize—going from good to greatSubscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite Episodes Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Dentistry Made Simple. 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

Dr. Matthew Standridge is the owner of Yates Center Dental, a practice that delivers personalized cosmetic and general dentistry solutions. His first practice, founded in 2012, was in Eureka, Kansas. He later bought a practice in Yates Center that would become Yates Center Dental. One of Matthew’s notable career milestones is being a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, being the youngest person in the history of Kansas to earn this award. Matthew joins us today to describe why refinements are inevitable in clear aligners. He outlines his process for preparing his patients for future refinements. He explains some of the key reasons to minimize refinements and tips to accomplish this. He discusses the major difference between braces and aligners. Matthew also shares why, sometimes, patients are the ones responsible for early refinements. "We want to be efficient, but the idea of zero refinements to me is completely unrealistic." - Matthew Standridge This week on T-Bone Speaks: Dealing with refinem

Fred Joyal is a speaker, author, and business coach. He specializes in helping people develop what he calls “the superpower of boldness.” His systematic approach allows anyone to gradually build their “boldness muscle” and be comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Fred’s latest book, Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days, showcases his PRIDE system for building charisma and social skills one awkward encounter at a time. Fred joins me to describe what Superbold is about and what readers can expect from it. He shares why boldness is more about fulfillment than success. He describes the simple ways anyone can be bold without doing anything out of the ordinary. He offers some easy exercises to boost boldness and a few tips on getting started with building confidence and charisma. Fred also provides the motivation behind Superbold. “Boldness is confidence in action.” - Fred Joyal This week on T-Bone Speaks: Fred and his latest book, Superbold Asking the question, “does boldness always

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” as the saying goes. It means working and only working will eventually burn you out and make you have a profound dislike for the profession you chose. This is why retreats were made—these events are a fantastic opportunity to get a well-deserved break from being a high-performing dentist and a means to learn something new and improve our professional relationships. What should you discuss during retreats? How soon should you plan for them?  Today, I share the importance of having team retreats and how they can be a means for your practice to improve both financially and culturally. I describe why I always plan for annual retreats and why we never used to have retreats in my practice. I explain topics you can highlight during a retreat, especially when hitting your financial goals. I also discuss what’s in store for you on our 3D Bootcamp this coming January. "Nothing makes you get along better than living with people for a couple of days."- Tarun Agarwal Th

Dr. Sagar Shah is a general dentist in the Bay Area. He was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma in May 2020 at the height of the pandemic and lockdowns. He is currently in remission and has started an Instagram page called myheadisacanvas, where he uses his chemo-induced baldness as a canvas for paintings and art pieces done by his wife. Sagar earned his DDS from NYU College of Dentistry. In this episode, Sagar shares how his life changed after being diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic. He describes the emotional and mental toll the disease took on his career and his perspective on life. He explains why having Stage IV cancer is not a death sentence and how he has prepared for the worst-case scenario. Sagar also discusses how he and his wife coped with his diagnosis, the creativity that came out of it, and the advice he would give dentists for their health and their practice. "Cancer, in a lot of ways, has political connotations in a sense that it's a random disease." - Sagar Shah This week on T-Bone Speaks