Dental All-Stars - Dentistry Podcast

Robyn Reis, the Director of Hiring at All-Star Dental Academy, is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA about the 10 elements of a dental job description, in this episode of Dental All-Stars. Robyn emphasizes the importance of having a clear and current job description that outlines the expectations and responsibilities of each role in the dental practice. She discusses the key elements of a job...

Patrick Chavoustie, marketing expert and owner of Omni Premier Marketing firm, is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA, in this episode of Dental All-Stars, to discuss the top three reasons why dental marketing fails. Patrick shares insights from his experience in helping dental practices grow. They discuss the importance of marketing and advertising as separate entities, with marketing encompa...

Eric Vickery, President of Coaching, is interviewed by host Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA on Dental All-Stars to discuss the excuses some dentists make for not investing in training and improving their dental practices. They emphasize the importance of investing in the team at their current level and training them to the highest potential. They highlight the need for continuous growth and dispelling th...

Piero Fauci, an author and educator who teaches mindfulness meditation and mindful living is interviewed by host Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA in this episode of Dental All-Stars. They delve into the concept of the hero's journey, inspired by Joseph Campbell's work. Piero explains that the hero's journey is a template found in various cultures and stories, where the hero hears a call to...

Dr. Todd Snyder is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA on Dental All-Stars to discuss the importance of having your business serve your life. They explore the concept that your business should be a means to enjoy life and create the world you want to live in. They emphasize the power of taking ownership, changing your perception, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. The hosts...

Larry Guzzardo, head instructor and lead consultant at All-Star Dental Academy, is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA on Dental All-Stars to discuss the costs of taking dental insurance. Larry shares a brief history of dental insurance, highlighting how the benefit maximums have not kept pace with inflation. He suggests that the intentions behind dental insurance were initially good, but mone...

Heather Nottingham, co-founder and VP of training at All-Star Dental Academy, is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA on Dental All-Stars to discuss the topic of mystery calls in dentistry. Heather explains that mystery calls are an old school tactic where companies record phone conversations to catch employees doing things wrong. While the intention may have been to improve training, it often...

Dr. Lorne Lavine, the Digital Dentist and cyber security expert is interviewed by Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA on Dental All-Stars. They delve into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications in dentistry. Dr. Lavine explains that while AI has been present in dentistry for some time, it is now being used in non-clinical areas as well. They discuss the benefits of AI, such as improve...

In this episode of Dental All-Stars, host Alex Nottingham welcomes guest Eric Vickery to discuss the case presentation formula. They emphasize the importance of understanding the reasons behind patients' decisions and the need to avoid pressure sales tactics. The formula includes three steps: highlighting why the dental issue is important to the patient, expressing concern about the condition...

Robyn Reis is the Director of Hiring at All-Star Dental Academy and a Certified HR Consultant with Bent Erickson and Associates. The topic of discussion is recruitment versus hiring in the dental field. According to Reis, recruitment is a more strategic process that involves looking ahead and planning for future positions. Dental hiring, on the other hand, is reactive and involves quickly filling...

Mike DiFrisco, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Chief Marketing Officer, talks about the AACD's recent survey of the industry and the results. The AACD have been conducting surveys on the industry for 20 years, and their last survey was conducted in late 2022. The survey was sent out to both AACD members and nonmember dentists to get a better understanding of what has changed...

Larry Guzzardo joined Alex Nottingham for this podcast, where they discuss the question Is a dental consultant worth it. Larry explained how dental consulting involves working with someone who is qualified and experienced in the area they are consulting in. The consultant will think strategically and help the dentist decide what kind of practice they want to have. The consultant can also help with...

Alex Nottingham JD MBA shares the story of Randy Pausch, a beloved professor at Carnegie Mellon University who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given only a few months to live. Despite the enormous difficulty of his situation, he faced his prognosis with courage and optimism. This story was shared with millions under the name 'The Last Lecture' and encourages people to take the t...

This podcast discusses how to become a dental Jedi Master in your practice. It begins with a discussion by Alex Nottingham JD MBA on the forces that are facing dentists in their practice, which was the topic of the prior podcast. Alex then outlines the five steps to success in order to become a dental Jedi Master. Alex stresses that everyone in the practice, including the admin team, hygienists, a...

In this episode of Dental All Stars, host Alex Nottingham introduces the concept of The Dental Force Awakens. This is a two-part presentation that looks at the dark forces affecting dental practices, and how to overcome them. The concept is based on the Star Wars movie series, which explores the forces of good versus evil and the hero's journey. Part one looks at the dark forces, while part t...

Dr. Todd Snyder and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discuss the challenges of working with dental insurance companies. Dr. Snyder described his experience of having his hands tied due to the limited reimbursements the insurance companies offered for his services. He decided to open a practice that did not take insurance, allowing him to provide a higher quality of service without being restricted by reimbu...

Robyn Reis and Alex Nottingham discussed the importance of having a clear vision when it comes to hiring team members and creating job descriptions. They highlighted the importance of understanding the characteristics and key skills of the person who sits in the role, as well as their responsibilities and education requirements. They also discussed the importance of using the job description as a...

The expense of credit cards can get frustrating and costly. What if there was a way to save and possibly make money off credit cards? In this podcast, David Serwitz at Commission Buddies shows us how. David’s fun loving and open personality shine in this interview.  HIGHLIGHTS ·       Why did you get into payments? ·       What do you do differently? ·       What are some nuances for dentists spec...

Eric Vickery and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discussed the psychology of dental practices taking insurance. Alex discussed how his father, a Pankey-trained dentist, felt he had to start taking insurance towards the middle of his career due to pressure, and how that made him unhappy. Eric explained how eliminating insurance can provide freedom and noted they have helped over 100 offices to change their...

Ryan White and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discussed how technology is changing the patient experience in the healthcare industry. White noted that patients prefer to receive appointment reminders via text, and that online scheduling is becoming more popular. He pointed out that patients want control and power in their hands when it comes to scheduling appointments, and that the most frequent time for...

Heather Nottingham, co-founder and VP of training at All-Star Dental Academy, joins Alex Nottingham JD MBA for the podcast. Alex discussed the confusion between All-Star Academy, the cooking show, and All-Star Dental Academy, and decided to have some fun with the podcast. Alex and Heather discussed how to build a "recipe for success in a dental practice," with Heather talking about her l...

David Pier, co-founder of the dental membership company DenVantage, talks with Alex Nottingham, CEO of All-Star Dental Academy, welcomed, about his success with well-designed dental membership plans. David explained that after the 2008 recession, he and his partners knew there had to be a way to stop dentistry from constantly caving to insurance companies and so they looked at membership plans. Th...

Expert dental coaches Eric Vickery and Larissa Pretoni talk with Alex Nottingham about how to reinforce training. Larissa has been working in the dental field for 22 years and started out as a dental assistant and supervisor. She has experience in pediatrics and insurance, and is a jack of all trades in the field. Eric and Larissa are discussing how to best use their combined expertise to reinforc...

Joanne Villani of PreVue Software discusses the importance of adding emotion to digital smile makeovers to increase case acceptance in dental practices. Joanne is a co-founder and product specialist at PreVue Dental Software and has been involved in the dental field for over 35 years. She believes that everyone should have a smile that they feel confident about and her passion is helping dental pr...

Disney is known as the star example in customer service. But is it? Granted, they do a ton of things well, but even the great Disney fails in many aspects of the customer experience. In this podcast, Alex Nottingham, JD MBA, CEO of All-Star Dental Academy will examine the good, the bad, and the ugly with Disney. How does the Ritz Carlton compare, and what about corporate dentistry? You will learn...