Art of Dental Finance and Management

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art is joined by Chip Fichtner, co-founder and principal of Large Practice Sales. Chip sheds light on the difference between a traditional Dental Support Organization (DSO) and an invisible DSO, the benefits of selling your dental practice to an invisible DSO, and the keys to forming a successful silent partnership.

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art is joined by nationally renowned dental practice management coach, speaker, and author Penny Reed. Penny shares her five key strategies for growing your dental business, from increasing your new and active patient load to improving office efficiency. Plus, she explains how running a dental practice is just like staging a Broadway sho...

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art is joined by Sameer Bhasin, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at CareCredit, for a conversation about third-party patient financing. They discuss the financial barriers that may prevent patients from moving forward with recommended treatment, and Sameer provides practical advice for practitioners and administrators navigating the...

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art sits down with Cait Donovan to explore the complex issue of burnout in dental practices. They delve into the causes and symptoms of burnout, its prevalence in the industry, and the unique challenges practitioners face. Cait shares insights on managing and preventing burnout, offering practical advice for maintaining well-being in a d...

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Art speaks with colleagues Scott Haberman and Don Watson, both partners at Eide Bailly. The three address some of the most frequently asked questions they receive every tax season and discuss potential tax law changes that may impact dental practices.

Melissa K. Turner represents a new generation in dentistry, with a focus on transforming the future through innovative technology, inclusion, and practitioner wellbeing. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art speaks with Melissa about the benefits of teledentistry and why every dental practice — regardless of size or location — should consider adding virtual servi...

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art chats with Michael Anderson and Laura Maly, founders of Wonderist Agency, about how to create a successful marketing plan. They discuss best practices for creating a website, curating a successful social media presence, and building a memorable brand for your dental practice.

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Dennis Marvel, Director of Fortune50 to discuss current market shifts and how you can grow your dental practice to be in the top 1%.

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art gives tips for better financial planning in 2024 as well as how you can avoid being scammed. Art also meets with Mark Rosen from Rosen and Associates to discuss the Larry Rosen Memorial Foundation.

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Matt Nelson and Michelle Coker from the California Dental Association on best practices for hiring and retaining employees. They also discuss how you can prevent burnout for yourself and your employees.

A data breach can have a devastating effect on your dental practice. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Amy Wood, best-selling author, speaker, and consultant, to discuss how your dental office can best protect against data breaches and what you should do if one occurs.

In a rapidly changing environment, staying up to date with the latest tax requirements is a must. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Mel Schwarz, Director of Legislative Affairs, to discuss how you can prepare for the upcoming tax season with up-to-date tax planning information.

If you choose to stay in-network with an insurance company, you need to be prepared to negotiate. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Shelley DeGroff, Founder and CEO of PPO Advisors, to discuss how you can maximize insurance reimbursements for your dental practice.

In your dental practice, it’s important to build patient relationships and work diligently to meet your patients’ needs. When you are feeling burdened or forced to work in a fast-paced environment, it can take away the personalized care you are hoping to provide. In today’s episode of “The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art Wiederman talks with Dr. Natasha Lee, former president of the Cali...

A cyberattack can have devastating effects on your dental practice. Is your dental practice ready? In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Kyle Hendrickson, cybersecurity director at Eide Bailly, to discuss what a cyberattack is, how you can prevent one, and what to do if one happens to your dental practice. Reach out to Art if you have any questions reg...

While in dental school the dream of one day owning your own practice may seem far off, but with good advice and a solid financial plan, you may be able to achieve that goal sooner than you think. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Bob Affleck, Dental Coach and Buyers Advocate at Dental Coach USA, to discuss the steps dentists can take to go from fin...

Your patients interact with many members of your team throughout their visit, including the front desk, dental hygienist, and the dentist. If they have even one negative interaction during their visit, it could ruin their whole experience. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Denise Williams-Jones, Founder and Owner of Next Level to Success, to discus...

There are many things you need to consider when running a dental practice, including effective scheduling and how to keep your team working together smoothly. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Lois Banta, CEO of LJB Seminars, to talk about relevant topics from her books “Minimizing Open Time” and “Secrets to Practice Success – Top 10 Management To...

When your dental practice is doing well and you decide it’s time to bring in a little help, it’s important to choose the right associate or partner to join your practice. Bringing on the wrong person could cost your practice valuable time and money. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Bob Spiel, founder of Dental Partner Pros, to discuss what the pr...

Are you opening a new dental office location or thinking about doing a remodel? It’s important to think about all the details that are involved with dental office design. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Kim Reddick and Natalie Nickerson, interior designers at Nickerson Design, to discuss the design process for dental offices including timeframe,...

Most dental offices only use 10% to 15% of what their practice management software is capable of. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Dayna Johnson, founder and CEO of Novonee, to discuss how you can make the most of your front office software system – including ten capabilities you might not know exist in your practice management software. Reach ou...

Selling part of your dental practice to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) is a big decision and it’s important to know all the details. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Chip Fichtner, co-founder of Large Practice Sales, to discuss what dentists should consider before making the decision to contract with a DSO. Art and Chip also discuss how dent...

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the dental industry and many dental offices are still feeling the effects. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Anders Bjork, Vice President of Strategic Intelligence and Analytics for the California Dental Association (CDA). Art and Anders discuss different trends that have been occurring in the dental ind...

Having the right life insurance policy is essential because you want to ensure your family is protected if something were to happen. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Zachary Schnitzler, Insurance Specialist at Eide Bailly, to discuss the different types of insurance dentists may need including life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term c...

There are many external factors to consider when making the decision to sign a contract with a preferred provider organization (PPO). In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast , Art meets with Katie Fornelli and Matt Nelson from California Dental Association (CDA) to discuss what a PPO is and the evaluation process dentists should follow when deciding whether to sign up o...