Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal Dr. Tarun Agarwal

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 indus...

In this episode Meredith and I, focus on the importance of adjusting goals and schedules to balance professional and personal life. Talking how aligning work around your kids' school schedules can simplify the dental business and debunk the misconception that dentistry has to be complicated. Reflecting on nostalgic baseball hitting streaks, I draw a parallel to maintaining consistency in our efforts. We emphasize the need to reassess goals mid-year rather than waiting for the new year, adjust...

Ever wondered why your dental practice's bank account isn't growing like it used to? In this episode, after a short summer break, Meredith Cooper Jones and I are back to tackle the common issue of feeling the financial pinch. Whether it's a revenue, collections, cost of materials, or spending issue, I'll break down how to identify and address each area without overcomplicating your practice. I'll share personal anecdotes about balancing work and family, insights from mastermind sessions,...

In this episode, Meredith and I explore how leveraging technology can simplify dental practices, reduce patient costs, and increase profits. I discuss essential technologies every practice should consider insourcing, including digital cameras, digital impression machines, and 3D x-rays (CBCT), and outlines a step-by-step approach for transitioning from outsourcing to insourcing these tools. The episode also highlights the importance of maintaining simplicity in practice management and provide...

In this episode, Meredith and I share the importance of setting clear revenue goals and reverse engineering your dental practice to meet those targets. We emphasize that understanding your revenue goal is the first step before considering the type of dentistry you want to focus on. There's no such thing as too many new patients,we need to focus on the necessity of attracting the right ones to avoid overwhelming your schedule with less profitable cases. @01:56 Too Many Patients?@06:00 Rev...

In this episode, Meredith and I talk about the recap of the 2024 3D Growth Summit, highlighting key takeaways from various speakers. Nikki emphasized strong HR practices for team management, Paul discussed practice transitions, Rick and Aubrey highlighted the importance of leadership, and Erin shared marketing strategies to enhance online presence. J.W. focused on financial management, Jock highlighted advancements in overdentures, and Tim showcased the power of photography in dentistry....