Dentist Brain Candy

Want to make your dental practice more profitable? Maybe even enough to retire early? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share the mind-blowing financial implications of using JetVC.ai to do virtual consults. I explain how much I money I save on room turnover and how much staff and doctor time I save with Jet Virtual Consults. Listen in to understand how the app can help you earn an additio...

Due to the amount of time and effort I save doing virtual consults versus in-person consults, I would literally do virtual consults for nothing—and still be way farther ahead financially. But you can bill and collect just as much for virtual consults as you do for in-person consults. How does that work? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, we continue our series on JetVC.ai, discussing billing...

So, you've sold a patient on doing a virtual consult. What does the process look like? How does it differ from an in-person consult? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I walk you through the process of doing a virtual consult, explaining how we collect the data we need through the JetVC app onboarding process. I share an example of a virtual consult for wisdom teeth extractions, describing wh...

How do you sell a virtual consult to a reluctant patient? Maybe someone who's technologically challenged? In my practice, when a patient calls to make an appointment, we walk them through the advantages of using the JetVC app, encouraging even the most resistant patients to say YES to a virtual consult. So, what does our call center script look like? And how do we communicate with patients once we...

One of the best ways to market your dental practice is to collect positive online reviews. But how do you develop a system for asking patients to leave Google or Facebook reviews? And how do you ensure that their comments will be favorable? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I'm discussing another important feature of Jet Virtual Consults , reputation management. I explain how JetVC automates...

Imagine being able to coach your patients one-on-one through recovery after oral surgery. No doubt your patients would be much more likely to comply with post-op instructions. You'd have fewer calls to your office and fewer incidents of dry sockets or infections. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, my explanation of Jet Virtual Consults continues with an overview of the app's virtual coach. I...

How much time would you save if patients came into a consult with a basic understanding of the dental procedure they are considering?   With Jet Virtual Consults in-app videos, you can educate patients and answer many of their questions before their initial appointment.   On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I continue my explanation of how Jet Virtual Consults works, discussing the educational...

It's much easier for a dental practice to stick to a schedule when patients do their paperwork at home prior to an appointment. But how do you get patients to work through a digital onboarding process before they come into your office? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain how Jet Virtual Consults works, beginning with the forms available through the app. I discuss how JetVC sends auto...

When you have a patient who would benefit from a coronectomy, how do you frame the conversation? How do you help them understand the pros and cons of leaving the roots behind and make the decision that's right for them? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share my thoughts on a 10-year study exploring the low incidence of late complications associated with third-molar coronectomy . I also di...

What is the best way to reduce pain, swelling and tenderness in wisdom teeth extractions? A recent study compared the use of EXPAREL versus standard bupivacaine and found 'no significant difference.' But what if there's a way to combine the two for optimal pain control? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain why and how I use standard bupivacaine along with EXPAREL for pain control with...

I am always asking myself what we can do as a dental practice to level up. And in 2019, I got curious about using virtual consults to save time and see more patients. But the applications on the market at the time had issues. They were difficult to use, and few were secure and HIPAA-compliant. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I describe how I worked with a talented programmer to fill that g...

When patients follow instructions in the days after dental surgery, they have fewer complications. And that's a win for your practice and the patient. But how do you make sure surgical patients know how to take care of their teeth post-op? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain why I provide all my surgical patients with a virtual coach and walk you through the series of automated email...

Getting sued is a horrible emotional experience. But it's also financially devastating. And that's why it's absolutely crucial to protect your dental practice through informed consent videos. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain how I use software to automate and document the process of providing patients with informed consent videos for our most common procedures. I discuss the benef...

Patient engagement and retention hinges on effective communication. But it can be challenging for a busy dental practice to keep in touch with patients between appointments. So, what if you could automate the process? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I discuss why it's important to have a HIPAA-compliant text message system for your dental practice. I walk you through the benefits of commun...

We know a dental practice attracts business through positive online reviews. But do you have a system for building your reputation online? How do you encourage patients to leave a good review on Google, Yelp, Healthgrades, or one of the many other review sites? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I explain why it's crucial to have an automated way of obtaining patient reviews. I discuss how to...

One way to survive and thrive through a recession is to increase the efficiency of your dental practice. And I leverage the Jet Virtual Consults app to do just that. Virtual consults provide yet another TRIPLE WIN for your team, your patients and your bottom line by saving time for all involved. So, what are the benefits of virtual consults? How do they save your practice both time and money? On t...

My TRIPLE WIN approach to growing your dental practice involves increasing the bottom line in a way that serves your patients and team members. So, what if you could add a revenue stream to your business and give your dental implant patients peace of mind at the same time? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share my second TRIPLE WIN tip, explaining why I offer Dental Warranty as a kind of...

Are you concerned about your dental practice surviving the recession? What if I told you that your practice could grow and thrive through an economic downturn, provided you adopt what I call a TRIPLE WIN mindset? The TRIPLE WIN is about identifying strategies that support your patients and team members while increasing the bottom line for your business. On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I wa...

Is it better to use patient-specific implants in orbital reconstruction? Or should you use preformed titanium mesh? Which method is more accurate in terms of oral volume reconstruction? And which method boasts fewer complications? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share the findings of a recent study comparing preformed versus patient-specific implants to address orbital trauma and explain...

Administering anesthesia prior to a dental procedure is bound to cause patients some pain and anxiety. But does the delivery system make a difference? Do patients experience more or less discomfort when the practitioner uses a computer-assisted device as opposed to traditional anesthesia? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I walk you through a recent study published in the Journal of Oral and...

In the last couple of weeks, I've seen multiple cases of dental implant failure, all of which were entirely preventable. So, what's behind these failures? What can we do to identify and treat implant failures? And prevent similar problems moving forward? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I share several cases of implant failure that have come through my office recently, explaining how dental...

'There is no such thing as a good memory or a bad memory. There's only a trained memory and an untrained memory.' —Jim Kwik The brain acts like a muscle: If you don't use it, you lose it. But the rote memorization most of us were taught is not the best way to learn and remember information for the long term. So, what can we do to unlimit our memories? And how does having a trained memory serve us...

On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, we continue our discussion of the book, Limitless by Jim Kwik. Today I'm discussing Part IV: Limitless Methods. Chapter 11 of the book is devoted to the discussion of focus. We all have so many things competing for our attention; it can cause anxiety and, worse yet, loss of focus, leaving us scattered and in a place where we accomplish less. I walk you throu...

On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, I cover two thought-provoking articles from the October 2021 edition of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The first one, by Jeffrey C. Posnick, DMD, MD, discusses in depth the milestone contributions of notable surgeons and orthodontist pioneers in orthognathic surgery (OGS). This article discusses the history of innovative care solutions for tr...

To do our best work as oral surgeons, it's important to keep our brains functioning at an optimal level. But what actionable steps can we take to improve our brain health? On this episode of Dentist Brian Candy, I discuss chapters 8, 9 and 10 of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Unlock Your Exceptional Life , sharing Jim Kwik's top ten strategies for energizing your brain. I...