I recently interviewed Dr. Dar Radfar on the Stress-Free Dentist Podcast. He is a practicing dentist who teaches other dentists about treating obstructive sleep apnea.  “Yeah, I’m an immigrant from Iran. I escaped to this country back when I was six years old in 1983. One of the things when we were going through the […] Read More

Understanding the impact PPO plans have on a dental practice is essential. While they bring you new patients, they also periodically take away a chunk of your savings. However, there are ways to mitigate this situation and turn it around. What is a PPO Write-Off? The difference between the actual cost of a treatment or […] Read More

The Technology Optical impression-less digital scanners are some of the most impressive equipment on the dental market today. Most have gone away with the need for powder, are in color, capture images quickly, and are super accurate. I feel this technology has also made me a better dentist. Now I can scan the crown prep, […] Read More

How do you know when someone cares about you? From giving a thoughtful gift to spending time listening to someone, people show that they care in different ways. Knowing how to show patients that you truly care about them is something every practice needs to master in order to succeed. Why Do I Need to […] Read More

In this blog post, I will cover how I use workflows and a sound hygiene system to facilitate success in my general dental practice. Stable clinical and practice management systems are vital to ensure that your dental team does not feel burned out and the procedures are done accurately. Importance of Morning Huddles A quick […] Read More

Staying updated on dental technology makes you a better dentist, makes your work much more fun, re-energizes you, reduces burnout, and certainly wows patients. Intra-oral scanners and Digital Impressions Digital scanning can make the entire prosthetic process much more accurate and quick, and there’s less cross-contamination when dealing with saliva or a bloody impression; the […] Read More

Dr. Bill has grown to hate his practice, team, and patients. When he’s at work, he feels oppressed. He’s just going through the motions, counting the minutes until the office closes and he can be home and truly happy. But then, it happens as soon as he’s at the little league game, out to dinner […] Read More

Getting Started in Dentistry During our podcast episode, Dr. Mach tells her about her journey in dentistry and how she started as a dental assistant before becoming a dentist herself. She owns her practice in Iowa Going Out of Network Dr. Mach recently transitioned to a fee-for-service model, which has been challenging but rewarding. In […] Read More

Are you stressed that you aren’t getting the number of new patients into the office?  Do you feel like the phones are ringing, but the chairs are empty? Tracking and measuring key metrics, including missed calls, is crucial to run a successful dental practice. Let’s start by talking about missed calls. While leaving voicemails and […] Read More

Part -01 Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy is an Orthodontist in Maine, founding member of IADLC.com host of her own podcast, and founder of thebizofhappiness.com where she helps empower healthcare professionals to live more fully. Her Journey into Dentistry Dr. MacCarthy chose dentistry as a career because she fell in love with that beautiful marriage of artistry […] Read More