Ascent Dental Radio

In this follow up episode, Dr. Coughlin shares additional tips for retaining more of your existing dental patients and the importance of patient retention. To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jerry Jones, CEO and Founder of Jerry Jones Direct, returns to the program to discuss what dentists need to do in order to maximize patient retention, and the most common reasons why patients leave a dental practice. For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Harris, founder of Prospirdent, the world’s largest dental embezzlement investigations firm, joins the program to discuss the problem of embezzlement in the dental profession and what to look out for. To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Dr. Coughlin discusses sedation dentistry, and the most common reasons why a patient would need sedation. Dr. Coughlin also tackles some of the most common misperceptions about sedation. To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.c Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Dr. Coughlin interviews a panel of guests associated with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as they discuss the benefits that dental therapy and dental therapists can provide both for patients and also for dentists. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Coughlin shares tips and advice for dentists about how to best develop team members, and the importance of team members for growing your dental practice. To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Coughlin shares tips for recent dental graduates about how to decide if they want to open their own practice, or work for a DSO (Dental Service Organization.) Discover the questions you need to ask to determine the right career path for you. For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Graphic and web designer Chris Collins joins the program to discuss how to build your online brand, and the importance of doing so for dentists. To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coach, speaker and author Jeff Rock joins the program to discuss why dentists would want to be on LinkedIn and how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile.  For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Dr. Coughlin shares advice about what to take into consideration before you open a 2nd or 3rd dental practice, and the pros and cons of doing so.  To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Dr. Coughlin discusses the potential for dentists to add laser treatment to their practice, and how he is using it in his own practice.  To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Dr. Coughlin discusses some of the aspects that dentists need to consider when dealing with DSO's and the pros and cons of dental service organizations. For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lisa Norton from VOCO discusses the most common challenges that dental hygienists face, and how to streamline workflow and increase production. Lisa draws both from her personal clinical experience, as well as her experience consulting with dental offices and organizations in her current role as a dental consultant at VOCO America.  This episode is brought to you by VOCO.  To learn more about VOCO...

Nick Rathiel, CEO of Content Corps, discusses the power of being an author for dentists. Discover the benefits of writing your own book, and how to write a book in only 7 hours of your time.  To learn more, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Coughlin shares what he'll be speaking about as a featured speaker for the Excellence in Dentistry conference in Destin Florida, and shares his perspective on why dentists should attend the conference.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Radio, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Radio host and audio and video producer David Wolf shares the importance of communication for dentists, and why communication is important both from a clinical and a business perspective. Dr. Coughlin also shares his perspective about communication do's and don'ts for dentists, based on his 35 years of practice.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solution...

Dr. Coughlin address the issue of Temporomandibular Disorder or TMD and what dentists and patients need to keep in mind about TMD, as well the treatment options that are available. Discover the patient signs and symptoms of TMD as well as the general cost for different treatments.  For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...

Andy Olsen, Director of Loft Light Media discusses how he creates videos for dentists that helps them to grow their practice. Andy shares video tips for dentists and what sets his services apart.  For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bob Tremblay, Sales Consultant/Business Growth Specialist with Patterson Dental Supply discusses some of the trends that he sees with dentistry and what you need to be aware of in your own dental practice.  To learn more about Patterson Dental, visit  https://www.pattersondental.com To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascentdentalsolutions.com   Learn more about your ad choices....

Jennifer de St Georges joins Dr. Coughlin to discuss the pros and cons of dental service organizations (DSO's) and managed serviced organizations (MSO's) and what new graduates need to consider before joining a DSO or MSO, or deciding if they want to start their own practice.  To learn more about Jennifer de St. Georges, visit www.jdsg.com To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and the services...

Dr. Coughlin discusses sleep medicine and dentistry, the importance of sleep medicine, and what dentists and patients need to know about this topic. For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Pedersen, CEO of The Dental Boost, discussed how his agency is able to help clients dominate all their locations in Google organic search. Discover the biggest mistakes most dentists make when it comes to search engine optimization, and a more effective approach.  To learn more about The Dental Boost, visit www.thedentalboost.com  To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions,...

This episode features Jim Gaitan, co-founder of Dentalfone, a website and app company focused on mobile platforms for improved patient engagement by dental practices. Discover the growth of mobile technology, statistics of use, and human behavior observations. Jim outlines how this game-changing technology is impacting internet search and how dental practices can increase their engagement and inte...

Bret Royal, CEO of Implant Concierge, discusses the clinical and business benefits of guided implant surgery. Bret shares how he came to found Implant Concierge, and how dentists across the United States are benefiting from their services.  To to learn more about Implant Concierge, visit  https://www.implantconcierge.com/   To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solut...

Doug Foresta joins Dr. Coughlin to discuss how dentists can use podcasting in their marketing efforts. Doug shares what podcasting is, how to get started in podcasting and how to create a successful podcast that builds your dental practice.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  To learn more about podcasting, visit www.dougforesta.net  Advertising Inq...