3D Dentists

•

Channel • 3 Shows

Medicine

Medicine

Updated weekly
Medicine

Medicine

Updated weekly
Medicine

Medicine

Updated weekly

22/07/2024

Simplifying Dentistry through Customer Experiences - Dentistry Made Simple Podcast

In this episode, Meredith and I chat about how buying a car can teach us a lot about running a dental practice. Meredith shares her recent experience of shopping for an electric car and how it parallels what patients go through when choosing a dentist. We talk about the importance of understanding what patients really need, the power of online reviews, and why making the dental visit quick and easy is so crucial. This episode highlights how simple dentistry can be if we learn from other industries' positive customer experiences. It's a great listen for anyone looking to improve their dental practice by making it more patient-friendly @01:16 Meredith's Recent Car Purchase @02:37 Lexus Dealership Experience @07:37 Audi Dealership Experience @11:56 Tesla Buying Experience @22:31 Key Take away Connect with Dr. Tarun Agarwal,DDS LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbonespeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbonespeaks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbonespeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbonespeaks 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.

22/07/2024

•

28 min
08/02/2021

Catching Up with Kris Aadland

Kris Aadland is the owner of Aadland Dental, a dental practice in the Vancouver, Washington area. She is also a faculty member of Implant Pathway, a group that offers continued education that helps dentists learn everything they need to know about surgical placement of dental implants. Kris completed her undergraduate work at Oregon State University and went to Oregon Health Sciences University for dental school. She has always dreamed of running her own practice, and with hard work and focus, Kris realized this dream in 2009 - a year when many practices were closing shop and filing for bankruptcy. Today, Kris joins us to share what she’s been up to since we last had her on the show. She describes the transition she’s made when it came to reducing her working days and how she convinced herself that doing more isn’t the only way to grow. She explains the services her practice currently offers and why she’s still a bit anxious when it comes to tooth extractions. Kris also discusses how the pandemic allowed her to focus on her practice beyond the number of work hours she commits to every week. "If I really wanted to go to that next step and really grow, I had to expand services." - Kris Aadland This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast: Kris' business model and why she wasn't into implants before.Why Kris is still hesitant when it comes to tooth extraction services.How COVID enabled Kris to successfully try services she feared doing.The work schedule Kris has and why she slowed down and cut working days.Why growing a business doesn't have to mean having a busy practice.Addressing the fear of doing things differently.Why it took Kris so long to cut her work days.My thoughts on creating and repurposing content.Our Favorite Quotes: "It's scary not to keep growing, and the way I always thought the way to push forward was to get busier." - Kris Aadland“It was terrifying to slow down because you don’t want to lose patients and trajectory, but I was definitely working harder, not smarter.” - Kris Aadland"If I really wanted to go to that next step and really grow, I had to expand services." - Kris AadlandResources Mentioned: Climbing Out of Your Career Plateau with Kris AadlandConnect With Kris Aadland: Aadland DentalImplant PathwayFacebookInstagramEmail: krisaadlanddmd@gmail.comSubscribe, 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 to subscribe.

08/02/2021

•

42 min
05/07/2021

Learning from DSOs with Bryan Debowsky

Dr. Bryan Seth Debowsky is part of the DentFirst Dental Care team in Atlanta. He specializes in General Dentistry and obtained his degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Shortly after graduating from dental school, Bryan joined the US Air Force Dental Corpse and remained for five years where he developed his skills in surgical, restorative, and endodontic dentistry. After he left the Air Force in 2005, Bryan joined the DentFirst team where he currently practices as one of their core members. Today, Bryan shares the perspective of a DSO when it comes to supporting dental practices. He describes what led him to become a DSO, his experience in the Air Force, and why he chose to remain a DSO. He discusses the reasons he became a dentist in the first place and why he insists on hiring more specialists. He compares and contrasts the difficulties of a private practitioner and a DSO when it comes to hiring and retaining associates. Bryan also shares his thoughts on how to beat bigger competition, how to best market your dental services, and why dentists should understand the business aspect of their practice better. "A DSO isn't one term. There are many levels of what a DSO is." - Bryan Debowsky This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast: Bryan's opinion on being a DSO and the expectations he hadWhat Bryan learned about dentistry while being in the Air ForceWhat made Bryan choose to remain a DSOWho inspired Bryan to become a dentistWhat it means to pay yourself as an associateWhy practices should bring in more specialistsThe best places to search for specialistsHow DSOs manage to retain their associatesWhy they demonstrate money collection to their doctorsBryan's thoughts on small and big businesses, and how to beat the competitionBryan's takeaways from his experience as a business owner and DSOOur Favorite Quotes: "Understanding there is a business side to what you do as a dentist is important." - Bryan Debowsky"Having a periodontist in the office allows us to do cases that may be out of what I can do." - Bryan Debowsky"We work to make sure patients know their insurance responsibilities so when we do the work, the patients have the right expectations." - Bryan Debowsky"When people are excited about what they're doing, they're happy to do dentistry." - Bryan DebowskyConnect with Bryan Debowsky: DentFirst Dental Care AtlantaEmail: bdebowsky@dentfirst.comSubscribe, 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.

05/07/2021

•

50 min
04/01/2021

The Four Scarce Resources in Any Business

Running a growing business requires plenty of resources, arguably much more than starting one. The only difference is, you already know what you’re doing once you’re in the growth phase, and the problem now has shifted to resource management. Just like any business, dental practices also have a scarcity issue when it comes to four key resources: Time, mental bandwidth, physical strength, and economics. How should a business owner manage these four key resources? Today, I discuss my thoughts on the four scarce resources in any business and what many business owners should focus on to manage them. I share what I think most practitioners get wrong when it comes to business efficiency and explain why the ultimate goal of a business owner shouldn’t be to get more patients. I describe what ‘survival mode’ is in business and why it’s not advisable to be hyper focused on survival. I also share the reason why the economics of a business should be the last priority. "There's a lot of focus on efficiencies in a dental practice, but efficiencies don't matter if you don't schedule differently." This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast: Updates on 3D-Dentists and what we're planning for the podcast in 2021.My thoughts on how many define balance and how we should define it.How to keep your balance as consistent as possible.What a real efficient practice should look like for many practitioners.The one flaw that efficiencies are built around.Why dentists shouldn't aim for more patients in their practice.Why the brain should be thought of as a pipe.The importance of maintaining physical strength as we age.Why I believe economics should be the last thing we think about.How survival mode kills businesses... and people.Our Favorite Quotes: "Economic well-being is the outcome of doing all the right things." - Tarun Agarwal"We should all reach that point where we're not as economically worried." - Tarun Agarwal 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.

04/01/2021

•

32 min
02/04/2019

078 The Pros and Cons of Being an Associate Versus Being an Owner with Dr. Vinh, Dr. Erin Elliott, and Dr. Ashley Joves

We are recording live from the Voices of Dentistry Day 1. Sully talks with Dr. Vinh Nguyen from the Nifty Thrifty podcast, Dr. Erin Elliott, and Dr. Ashley Joves from California. Some of the things we discuss are the pros and cons of being an associate versus being an owner. We also talk about how to separate being a leader and being a friend in a practice. We share four unique perspectives on balancing running a practice and running our lives. We talk about technology, risk, debt, survival mode, mindset, solutions and so much more in this episode. You can find our guests here: Dr. Vinh Nguyen the Nifty Thrifty Podcast Dr. Erin Elliott Dr. Ashley Joves Show Notes: [00:52] Dr. Vinh Nguyen from the Nifty Thrifty podcast. [00:59] Dr. Erin Elliott #smokeshow. [01:29] Dr. Ashley Joves from California. [02:48] Vinh is an associate right now. Someday, he will move on to being an owner. [03:25] Ashley has her own office. When she was an associate, she never had to take work home. As an owner, she pays herself less and takes home more stress. She is always thinking about the practice. [05:12] Never compare your journey with someone else's especially on social media. People portray their highlight reel on social media. [05:44] Ashley talks about challenges of running a practice that include juggling family and mom duties, leading a team of young females, and still wanting everyone to like her. [06:08] Erin has evolved over time. She does try to keep some separation with her team. [07:11] Erin always brings everything back to the patient. She also asks her team for their solutions when they come to her for problems. [08:54] Ashley knows where she wants to take her office. She struggles with investing in technology and taking on debt. [12:05] Sully delegates everything. He jumps in and figures it out. [13:27] Erin thinks dentists need to work on their mindset and empower their teams. Find each team member's strengths and empower them. [14:28] Break down what you need to do to get to the next step. [15:30] Erin is about to speak on stage, so she is going to leave the show. [16:30] Vinh's timeline is to buy into a practice in the next few years. Benefits of working with other dentist owners is that you aren't alone. He wants to have equity in multiple offices. [18:29] Sully's dad still practices. [21:38] Ashley can expand her offerings or bring other people on. She could calculate her annual patient value. Then focus on increasing that amount. [24:18] At Vinh's practice, they keep most everything in house. [26:07] They also offer payment plans or cash discounts. [28:30] Ashley was booked doing fillings all day. She is working on investing in her business. [32:41] The Cone beam is better for diagnosis. [33:50] Give people who pay up front a 10% discount. You can also do 3 payments over the timeline. [39:42] Ashley was losing on opportunity by pushing new patients weeks away. She has two full-time hygienists. Now she is struggling with giving them hours. [41:11] It's important to be honest with the team members and give them extra duties if they are flexible. [45:22] Eventually Ashley will build out her other rooms as she builds and expands her practice. [46:37] You have to have everything dialed in before you add people and rooms. [47:26] It's important to share your vision with your team. As always thanks so much for listening! If you like the show we would love for you to review the show on iTunes as well as spread the word! If you have any questions or want to get in touch, shoot me an email at millennialdentist@gmail.com. Links an...

02/04/2019

•

51 min
16/09/2019

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

16/09/2019

•

34 min
18/04/2023

123. Does It Make Sense to Print Crowns?

Like it or not, 3D printing is on its way and milling may soon be a thing of the past. But right now, is it sustainable? Is it realistic? In this episode, Dr. Sully discusses what printing crowns looks like, what the costs are, what problems it solves, and the pros and cons of implementing a system now. Ultimately, it’s about leveraging technology to grow your business. Can this new technology do that? Dr. Sully is cautious but optimistic about this big topic of conversation in the industry. Show Notes: [01:41] - Sully wants to stay cutting edge and up to date. [02:29] - We need to be consumer driven and focus on same-day dentistry. [03:59] - What is scalable in a big group practice? [05:36] - We have to consider the longevity of the material used. [07:02] - Leverage technology to grow your business, not to save money. [09:46] - There are differences in brands and developers. [12:26] - Sully goes through some pros and cons of software and printing. [14:09] - How long does it take to accomplish this? [16:35] - Milling may be a thing of the past in the coming years. [18:35] - Printing wins with mass production. As always, thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, we would love for you to review the show on Apple Podcasts as well as spread the word! If you have any questions or want to get in touch, shoot me an email at millennialdentist@gmail.com. Links and Resources Richard Sullivan, DDS Partner, Sullivan Dental Partners Co-host/Founder of the Millennial Dentist Podcast http://www.millennialdentist.com www.drsullysullivan.com c. (615)574-8208 w. (615)373-1012 Visit Us On Social Media MillennialDentist@gmail.com The Millennial Dentist Website @Millennialdentist on Facebook @MillennialDDS on Twitter Dr. Sully…@Millennialdentist on Instagram Dr. Peyman…@drpeyray on Instagram Dr. Sully’s website and blog

18/04/2023

•

21 min
08/07/2025

The Future of Dentistry: DSOs, Hygiene Light, and How to Pivot with Dr. Alan Mead

Do you feel like the world of dentistry is shifting faster than you can keep up? Are the rising wages, dwindling hygiene staff, and growing influence of DSOs leaving you wondering what’s next for private practice? In this episode, I sat down with my longtime friend and podcasting pioneer Dr. Alan Mead to unpack a critical and controversial topic that’s sweeping through the profession: “hygiene light.” We dove deep into the Nevada bill that's igniting fiery debates, explored how mid-level providers are reshaping the profession, and discussed how dentists can pivot, survive—and thrive—through these changes. This episode isn’t just about what’s happening—it’s about how we can take control of our future. Whether you’re a seasoned dentist, a new grad, or a hygienist trying to navigate the chaos, this conversation will offer clarity, context, and a solid path forward. Timestamps: @05:20 – What's Actually Happening in Nevada @09:30 – The Hygiene Pay Boom & Shrinking Labor Pool @14:40 – The Medical Model is Coming to Dentistry @19:21 – How I Pivoted My Practice Model @24:51 – What Happens When Hygiene Light Becomes the Norm? @34:53 – Why This Will Be a Net Positive for Dentistry @47:14 – My Vision for Multi-Doctor, Lab-Integrated Practices Connect with Dr. Tarun Agarwal,DDS LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbonespeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbonespeaks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbonespeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbonespeaks 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.

08/07/2025

•

1h 3m
14/01/2020

TBS169 - Bridging the Gap Between Oral Surgery and Dentistry with Dr. Ravi Agarwal

Ravi Agarwal is a full-time, board-certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at MedStar Hospital Center. He fulfilled his degree in dentistry at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry before moving to MedStar for his residency program. He specializes in corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma treatment, and jaw deformity repairs. His clinical approach emphasizes on the use of 3D treatment planning and makes each patient’s treatment unique and individualized. Ravi also makes use of tissue engineering techniques to conduct reconstructive procedures without needing to harvest the patient’s bone or tissue. In today’s episode, Ravi and I will discuss what it’s like growing up as siblings and how we influenced each other’s professional growth. Ravi describes what made him pursue a career in oral surgery and what makes his practice different from mine. He explains some of the issues he encounters in his practice that overlaps with dentistry. Ravi also shares how he deals with sleep apnea and the technology they use to treat it. "I got to see the side of dentistry that was oral surgery and it was my call." - Ravi Agarwal This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast: Why we gravitated towards higher education as immigrants.How I influenced Ravi's career choices.Why Ravi made the decision to switch from dentistry to oral surgery in college.What sets Ravi apart from the rest of the family, from a career standpoint.How our parents taught us about finances and apprenticeship.The similarities and differences between oral surgery and dentistry.The big disconnect between general dentistry and specialization.What Ravi sees as the big changes in his industry in recent years.The conversations and arguments we have as brothers and professionals.How dentistry and oral surgery can help with sleep apnea.The benefits of corrective jaw surgery for both kids and adults.Connect with Ravi Agarwal: MedStar Hospital CenterDiscover 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.

14/01/2020

•

1h 34m
01/02/2021

The Treatment Coordinator Experience with Crystal Pion

You can say a treatment coordinator is a lot like being a sales person, but instead of closing deals, they close dental procedures for patients as they are scheduled by dentists. Their role is to make sure the schedule is followed and every patient has a complete treatment plan. More than planning, they are also critical when it comes to bridging the communication gap between dentist and patient. Because of her innate skill set and time management skills, it wasn’t difficult to see how Crystal Pion would not only take charge of this role, but revel in it. Today, Crystal joins us to share what it’s like being a treatment coordinator for my practice. She describes what her role entails, the responsibilities assigned to her, and what she’s learned from it. She discusses what her daily routine looks like and how the pandemic has affected the practice as a whole. She explains the importance of communication, especially now that everyone is going virtual. Crystal also shares what her job was like before joining my team and her thoughts on our practice. "Communication is key if you want to be successful." - Crystal Pion This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast: Crystal’s role as our treatment coordinator.Why I chose Crystal for her current position.Opportunities for multiple roles and managing your responsibilities.What Crystal believes a treatment coordinator needs to become successful.Crystal's day-to-day schedule and routines.The importance of follow-up in any type of business.How frequent should a follow-up be and when should you stop?Crystal's opinion on how our practice is built and run.What Crystal's work was before she joined our practice.Our Favorite Quotes: “You have to have time to follow-up with patients you didn’t really get to bond with to see what they need to get them where they want to be.” - Crystal Pion"We all want good communication. " - Tarun Agarwal"Dentists underestimate, in themselves, how many hats they wear." - Tarun AgarwalSubscribe, 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.

01/02/2021

•

59 min

3D Dentists Podcast Network.