The Dental Brief Podcast

We are joined by Shelly VanEpps to discuss Steps to Building a Happy Dental Team and more!Shelly is the VP of Business Development & a Mastery Coach with All-Star Dental Academy. By aiding in the growth and expansion of All-Star, Shelly’s passion for dentistry allows the company to focus on guiding dentists and their teams towards achieving their vision of a successful dental practice. Because each office has their own definition of “success” Shelly focuses her attention on customized coaching by applying her 21 years in the dental field to each department within the office. In addition, as a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, Shelly enjoys working with doctors and office managers on shifting their approach from a managerial approach to a more effective leadership style.Learn more:https://www.allstardentalacademy.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Gabriele Maycher to discuss Dental Strategies for Retention, Revenue, and Patient Outcomes and more!Gabriele Maycher is a passionate educator with 30+ years of clinical and business experience, she has revolutionized the way practices optimize client outcomes, growth, and revenue through her consultancy company, GEM Dental Experts Inc. A former practice owner, published author, dental hygiene program director, quality assurance program assessor, and entrepreneur of the year, Gabriele shares her innovative views on dental hygiene through her work as content advisor for the Oralhealth Hygiene Magazine, a public speaker, consultant, educator, and business coach for forward-thinking dental practices.  GEM Dental workshop series is PACE approved and guaranteed to optimize your client outcomes and practice revenue. Gabriele can be reached at gem@gemdentalexperts.com or visit www.gemdentalexperts.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Debbie Bittke to discuss How to Boost Dental Hygiene Department Performance and more!Debbie Seidel-Bittke has become a well-regarded voice in the dental profession. Her strategies for practice growth through the dental hygiene department have been transforming practices worldwide. As the founder of Dental Hygiene Solutions and Dental Practice Solutions, Debbie is devoted to helping empower dental professionals to reach their goals.Debbie founded Dental Practice Solutions in 2000. She is a high-profile speaker at major national dental meetings and conferences, as well as a noted author for numerous dental publications. Debbie helps practices achieve success by reaching a high level of production through the implementation of preventive, evidence-based, and patient-centered strategies and solutions.Debbie has been honored with numerous distinctions included being named one of Dentistry’s “Women to Watch.” She has also been named of the “Top Leaders In Dental Consulting” by Dentistry Today. Her satisfaction comes from watching her clients’ practices grow, thrive, and reach new heights. Since 2000, Debbie’s strategies have provided no less than 24% ROI annually for practices who follow her expert analyses and systems.Learn more:https://dentalpracticesolutions.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Paul Patella to discuss Navigating the Digital Dentistry Revolution and more!Paul Patella, a 1980 graduate of the United States Coast Guard School of Dental Technology. He has worked with dentists throughout our beautiful country for over 4 decades.From the mid-90's until 2020, he held several North American leadership positions to develop and implement strategies to drive the dental implant business with Straumann®.Today, he works chairside with dentists, delivering proven digital dentistry Hybrid workflows. Let him help you make your Hybrid Dentistry practice more efficient!P2 Smiles, LLC was founded by Paul Patella in 2020.Learn more:https://www.p2smiles.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by David Lesh to discuss Secrets to Running a Successful Dental Lab and more!David Lesh is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and consultant specializing in the medical practice and medical device industries with concentrations in dental practice, DSO and dental lab management. David grew up in the dental lab industry and started and exited two national labs, built the industry’s first cloud-based management software and served as an interim VP of Operations for ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, before starting 8&9 Consulting in 2019.In 2000, David started Dale Dental specialized in manufacturing the latest and most high-tech dental restorations exclusively for dental labs. In this time David began building what would become the industry’s first cloud-based lab and practice management software.In just a few year, Dale Dental became the world’s largest dental lab to labs, serving as a technology supercenter for over 5,000 dental labs. In addition, Dale Dental became the exclusive distributor for several well-known brands including BioCad, now Noble Procera All-on-4; Etkon, now Straumnann and Compartis ISUS, now Atlantis Abutments.In 2014 David started Concert Dental Labs which he grew at over a 55% CAGR with industry leading gross margins. In addition, the proprietary web-based software he built, was responsible for over 90% of Concert’s cases being entered online by its doctors, an industry record for conventional impression cases.David sold the software in 2017 and sold Dale Dental and Concert Dental Labs in 2018. In 2019 David started 8&9 Consulting to work with dental practices, DSO’s, dental labs, medical device manufacturers and other medical practice types, to help overcome challenges in their business, find new opportunities and improve sales, operations and profits. David served on the board of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO) as President and various other board seats over five years. David was instrumental in starting BizOwnersEd, an organization that teaches business owners how to scale and exit their businesses, through 10 four-hour classes per year. Learn more:https://www.8and9consulting.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Maritza Duran to discuss Outside-the-Box Marketing Ideas for Dental Practices and more!Maritza Duran is a former dental office manager who launched over 15 dental startups successfully prior to starting her own company. She understands the needs and fears associated with starting and running dental practices, dealing with insurance companies, and building a great team.Learn more:https://mdentcs.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Kristine Berry to discuss Exploring Diversity and Inclusion in Dentistry and more!Kristine Berry is a strategic operation dental executive with 35+ years of experience.  She is an award-winning international speaker, the inaugural editor of the RDH eVillage online line newsletter, she is the author of Demystifying Smiles: Strategies for the Dental Team authored a chapter in the textbook Mosby’s Dental Hygiene: Concepts, Cases, and Competencies, 2nd Edition as well as 100’s articles, CE programs, and blogs.  Kristine founded Dental Diversity and Inclusion Alliance as a collaborative network focusing on helping dental practices, groups, and spaces with system implementation for DEIB strategic planning and implementation.Learn more:https://dentaldiversityandinclusionalliance.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Robert Spiel and Bryton Nield to discuss Building Thriving Dental Partnerships and more!Robert Spiel’s passion is building high performance teams who deliver exceptional service while doing more, in less time with less stress. His firms, Spiel Consulting and Dentist Partner Pros, transform general and specialty dental practices by building leaders at all levels – with a special focus on building leaders among owners and associate dentists.Bryton Nield’s passion is impacting as many lives as possible by creating and supporting successful businesses. He does this by helping create successful teams founded in communication, upside down leadership, and by creating clear expectations, goals, and metrics. His firm, Dentist Partner Pros, is taking the Dental Industry by storm through flipping the industry standard Associateship 75% failure rate and flipping this on its head to a 90% success rate.Learn more:https://dentistpartnerpros.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by Dr. Wren McCallister to discuss How to Prevent Hand Injuries for Dentists and more!Wren V. McCallister, MD, MBA has been practicing Hand Surgery in Edmonds, Washington since 2006. Board-Certified in both Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, he has been recognized for excellence in patient care with numerous “Top Doctor” awards including Seattle Met Magazine and Castle Connolly. His award-winning work in clinical and basic science research has been published in the Journal of Hand Surgery, Hand Clinics of North America, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Dr. McCallister is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and is an Active Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Association for Hand Surgery. Dr. McCallister’s focus now is on simplifying the complex nature of medical and surgical care as it relates to conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. The HandGuyMD® Patient Guide series and HandGuyMD.com provide the same clear, concise and understandable information his patients have come to appreciate during their clinic visits the past two decades. HandGuyMD is “Expert Help for Hand Problems”.Learn more:https://www.handguymd.com/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

We are joined by David Wiener to discuss Mastering Cash Flow for Dental Practices and more!David Wiener, known as “Mr. Cash Flow” has been involved in the business of medicine and dentistry for over 40 years.  His experience includes 10 years as a practice administrator, COO of a medical billing company, and years of consulting, speaking, and educating.  The CEO of Cash Flow Strategies, Inc., David has worked to assist practices and businesses across the US to maximize their cash flow and become more efficient.   His engaging style and quick wit have made him a favorite of audiences coast to coast, and has attracted many return engagements. Learn more:https://cashflowstrategies.us/ *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/