Kinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human

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Kinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human

Kinda Different is a short podcast from the people at DifferentKind (differentkind.com). We chat with dental industry leaders, clinical providers, and patients to discuss innovation in dentistry, connect with our fascinating guests on a personal level, and explore how together we can make dental care more human.

  1. NOV 13

    Nearly Failed Airplanes and The Value of Improv w/ Dr. Brad Hughes of Vision Dental Partners

    ✈️ Another episode of Kinda Different is here! Your host, Dr. Matt Allen, chats with Dr. Brad Hughes of Vision Dental Partners and they discuss the importance of vision and innovation in dentistry, the significance of building a brand within the community, and practical advice for young dentists to enhance their communication skills and patient relationships. They explore how a strong brand can transcend price competition and create lasting connections with patients, emphasizing the need for storytelling and understanding patient values. Brad shares personal experiences of overcoming obstacles and emphasizes the need for aligning core values with business practices, ultimately advocating for a people-first approach in dentistry. You can get in touch with Brad here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdhughesdds/ Website: https://visiondentalpartners.com/ Learn more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    34 min

  2. NOV 6

    How Face-To-Face Interactions Can Change Everything with Dr. Lauren Gerdin of Cherry Tree Dental

    🤗 In this episode of Kinda Different, Matt has the opportunity to chat with Dr. Lauren Gerdin, the Chief Dental Officer at Cherry Tree Dental. They discuss Dr. Gerdin's journey in dentistry, the importance of data in driving innovation, and the values that shape her leadership style. The conversation emphasizes the need for a human-centric approach in dental care, the significance of mentorship, and the empowerment of dental teams to enhance patient experiences. You can get in touch with Lauren here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-gerdin-dds/ Website: https://cherrytreedental.com/ Learn more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    26 min

  3. OCT 30

    Pushing Limits: From Kickflips to a 24 Op Practice w/ Zachary Shelley of Satellite Family Dentistry

    🛹 We're back for another episode of Kinda Different! In this episode, Matt chats with Zachary Shelley, the office manager at Satellite Family Dentistry and a former professional skateboarder. They discuss the role of technology in innovation and how it enhances various aspects of dental practice, such as patient communication, data analysis, and imaging. They also touch on the importance of thinking differently and using technology to create more elegant solutions in patient care. The conversation highlights the intersection of skateboarding and dentistry in Zachary's career journey. In this conversation, Zachary Shelley and Matt Allen discuss the importance of serving patients and the role of patients in innovation. They emphasize the need for a genuine relationship between healthcare providers and patients, where patients feel listened to and valued. They also highlight the significance of getting back to the basics and focusing on fundamental principles in patient care. You can get in touch with Zachary here: Email: zach@satellitefamilydentistry.com Dental Office Manager Success Network Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/KosoVuam3VNA9c9z/ Learn more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    29 min

  4. OCT 16

    Why A Fractional CCO May Be Right For Your DSO with Drs. Jason Luchtefeld and Kevin Kwiecien

    📚 Historically, dental school has taught dental students how to do, but has focused less on how to think. In modern dental practice, this can be a problem as cases become more complex and expectations of treatment kept in-house become higher. Enter Drs. Jason Luchtefeld and Kevin Kwiecien of the CCO Solution, helping DSOs with a fractional chief clinical officer that helps dentists not just learn how to do, but how to think. You can get in touch with Jason and Kevin here: Website: https://theccosolution.com/ Learn more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    40 min

  5. SEP 25

    How a Zoomed Out Perspective Helps Dr. Katie Lee See The Whole Picture

    🔎 In dentistry, it's easy to fall into the trap of a smaller field of vision being better. 5x loupes are better than 2x loupes, a microscope is better than loupes, etc. But a smaller field of vision makes it hard to see the whole picture, whether that's for an individual patient's health or for the profession in general. In this episode of Kinda Different, Matt chats with Dr. Katie Lee, who has many different roles: a clinical innovator, a technology advisor, an author, a speaker, a KOL, and the list goes on. Listen in to learn how her broad perspective helps her zoom out and see things others can't. You can get in touch with Katie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds Website: https://katieleedds.com Learn more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    30 min

  6. SEP 11

    How To Give Your Patients The Option To Choose with Misty Mattingly, Chief Dental Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental

    🍩 Like a co-worker who brings donuts in the morning, a new episode of Kinda Different is here to brighten your day! Listen in as Matt chats with Misty Mattingly, Chief Dental Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental. Misty is a passionate advocate, mentor, and leader in the dental world, and her desire to continue to elevate the dental hygiene profession comes through loud and clear. Tune in to learn more! You can get in touch with Misty here: Email: mmattingly@mysagedental.com Website: https://mistymattingly.com Learn more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    27 min

  7. SEP 4

    "Demanding Our Place in the Healthcare Delivery System" with Dr. Brett Kessler, ADA President-Elect

    🎉 We're back! Season 5 of Kinda Different is here! And who better to kick us off than the President-Elect of the American Dental Association, Dr. Brett Kessler. Listen in to their wide-ranging conversation to get Dr. Kessler's perspective on where the ADA is focused in the coming year (and years) - and how you can help shape the journey! You can get in touch with Dr. Kessler here: Email: kesslerb@ada.org See more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    31 min

  8. JUN 11 · BONUS

    Kinda Different & Growth in Dentistry - A Special Episode with Steve Jensen of Dental Intelligence

    📈 If you know anything about dental analytics, you likely know Dental Intelligence. So when Steve and I met a few months ago, we knew there was a special podcast episode brewing. Steve hosts "Growth in Dentistry" - this episode is a shared episode between his podcast and Kinda Different. We dive deep into how to improve decision making in oral health using analytics, assess the gaps that we currently see, and discuss how we can all move forward to meet the needs of patients, providers, and the profession moving forward. You can find more about Steve and Detnal Intelligence at the following places: Website: https://www.dentalintel.com/ See more about DifferentKind at: Website: ⁠https://www.differentkind.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name⁠ License code: LENLR5HNGH7JPSYX

    42 min
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Kinda Different is a short podcast from the people at DifferentKind (differentkind.com). We chat with dental industry leaders, clinical providers, and patients to discuss innovation in dentistry, connect with our fascinating guests on a personal level, and explore how together we can make dental care more human.

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