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Welcome back to the Millennial Dentist Podcast! It’s a new year, and I’m kicking off 2025 with some big updates, a new smile, and a fresh focus on making this year the best one yet. In this episode, I talk about why the start of the year is the perfect time to recalibrate, realign, and […]
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to diagnose if you’re over-teamed or under producing and what to do about it. If you’ve got an advanced skill set—whether it’s ortho, implants, grafting, or molar root canals—you should be hitting at least $80,000 a month in production. If not, there are fundamental issues to address, and […]
In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I share my personal journey in dentistry and how real-life experiences shape my approach to patient care. I discuss the vital role of numbing and sedation in ensuring our patients are comfortable during their dental procedures. Drawing from my time in a growing practice, I emphasize that […]
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real, less glamorous side of running a dental practice. After taking a brief break, I found myself navigating a challenging week filled with unexpected team drama, which reminded me that not everything in dentistry is as perfect as it seems on social media. Inspired by […]
In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding when and how to delegate leadership roles in your practice. Whether you’re trying to decide if it’s time to hire an office manager or just wondering how to manage your current team, we dive into common misconceptions, practical benchmarks, and the strategic steps you need to […]
In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that’s crucial for every dental practice—how to balance your schedule in a way that maintains consistent production, even when the economy isn’t on your side. I’ll be talking about why it’s so important to set both minimum and maximum production goals to […]
In this episode, I share the importance of guiding patients toward case acceptance before overwhelming them with treatment details. Often, young doctors and new associates make the mistake of diving into the who, what, why, and how of treatment before patients have even agreed to move forward, which can feel more like sales than patient […]
In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I dive into the challenges of dental partnerships and how to avoid conflicts that can hurt your practice. From my own experience, I share tips on setting clear expectations when starting a partnership or bringing on associates to prevent issues down the road. I also talk about […]
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Allie Frounfelter and we talk about the importance of mastering the fundamentals of dental preparation, emphasizing that prepping multiple teeth can be as straightforward as prepping a single one with the right understanding. We explore how understanding tooth positioning and occlusion can simplify complex procedures, enabling dentists […]
In this episode, I talk about the saying “the devil is in the details” and how focusing too much on small details can slow us down. I share stories from my own practice, where trying to get every detail perfect caused more problems than it solved. Instead, I suggest a simpler approach that focuses on […]