Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal

On the latest episode of the T-Bone Speaks show, I talk with Dr. Kristina Palmer . Kristina grew up in Michigan and later moved to Milwaukee to attend dental school at Marquette University. She graduated in 2005 and immediately knew she wanted to own her own dental practice. In 2012, those dreams were realized when she bought Kristina Palmer DDS. We discussed: The evolution of Kristina’s practice...

In this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I welcome Dr. Suneet Bath to the show. Suneet grew up in a small town in Washington State and graduated in 2001. He currently owns his own dental practice, Impressions Dentistry .  We discussed: The journey that led Suneet to buy his own dental practice and the challenges he faced as a new practice owner Introducing modern technology to a dated dent...

In this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks, I sit down with Dr. Kyle McKinney  from Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Kyle McKinney is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. He recently purchased a new practice in Hickory, and he had some questions regarding how to grow his practice and introduce more procedures over time. Here’s wh...

On this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I discuss Oral Conscious Sedation and how it can help grow your practice with Dr. Brian McGue . Brian is a general dentist in Chesterton, Indiana and specializes in providing all aspects of dentistry in a relaxed but informative environment. His practice is built on the constitution of ‘family,’ and this is fulfilled by treating each patient as a va...

On this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks I talk to Dr. Brian Harris . Brian is a Cosmetic Dentist in Phoenix, AZ known for his ability to create beautiful looking smiles but it’s HOW he communicates with his patients that has everybody talking. His creation of the Smile Virtual Consult has allowed people thousands of miles away get answers to their dental questions for free in an open, honest and c...

In this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks I meet with Dr Zach Meyer   from Clarksville, Tennessee. Zach graduated in 2016 and joined his Dad’s practice as an associate directly out of school. We discussed:  Challenges with joining the family practice Implementing cone beam technology and making it the standard of care in your office Resistance to change Dental implants and other opportunities with c...

Do you have questions about medical billing? Are you unsure whether medical billing is right for your practice?  I get more questions about medical billing than anything else. It’s an area that is laden with much confusion and overwhelming information. My goal, in this week’s T-Bone speaks podcast, is to help dentists make a decision as to whether or not medical billing is right for their practice...

There are two hats that every dentist has to wear. Hat number 1 is the dentist as an employee. Hat number 2 is the dentist as a leader. Many people think that a leader is only the person who owns the practice. I think this is a misconception, and in my opinion whether you are an associate, a hospital dentist…or whatever your role may have, you always wear both hats. All dentist are leaders, regard...

3 Ways to Grow Your Dental Practice Show Notes   Whether you want more money, more time, or more personal satisfaction, growth is essential to meeting your goals with your dental practice. There are 3 ways that you can successfully grow your dental practice, and this podcast shows us the best routes for growth and increased revenue.   Option #1: Raising Fees If you want to start making more money,...

I'm coming back March 5, 2018 with weekly episodes! I wanted to quickly share with you some insight into what will be coming, why I went away, and what you can do to help keep the podcast going. I struggle doing anything without my whole heart in it.  Furthermore, I'm "IN IT TO WIN IT".  I simply got bored and wasn't getting enough direct feedback about the podcast.  It wasn't until people started...

On today’s replay from the Dental Hacks Podcast, T-Bone opens up about his recent experience attending the Pritikin Longevity Center. The whole experience left T-Bone with a greater understanding of what embracing holistic health looks like and what it takes to maintain that lifestyle. If you want to make a change regarding your health but you need a little extra motivation, this is the episode fo...

On today’s replay from the Dental Hacks Podcast, T-Bone shares lessons that he has learned in a professional setting and on a more personal note, lessons he learned on his weight loss journey. T-Bone’s case for a patient and gradual approach of incremental change is one that everyone can learn from and use to implement meaningful and lasting change in their life. You don’t want to miss a minute of...

T-Bone’s father was a dentist in India, but took the risk and came to America when Tarun was two years old to chase the American Dream. On today’s episode, T-Bone shares the story of growing up in the hotel his dad owned and being inspired to become a dentist because of his dad’s work as a denture technician while he was waiting for the hotel business to become profitable.. Listen and enjoy T-Bone...

T-Bone winds up his series on Millennial dentists with today’s interview of Dr. Baron Grutter. Dr. Grutter has fully embraced Continuing Education and dental technology, which has resulted in his practice growing by over 70%. On this episode, Dr. Grutter explains the role of technology in expanding his practice, and talks about why he was willing to invest in expensive technology so early in his c...

Implant dentistry was not Dr. Peyman Raissi’s original plan. He wanted to be a general dentist and assumed he would work in corporate dentistry. On this episode, T-Bone’s series on Millennial dentists continues as Dr. Raissi shares the story of how he ended up doing implants almost exclusively in the practice that he built after just two-and-a-half years in corporate. Listen to this incredible sto...

Dr. Nathan Jergensen is a dentist in Hemet, California, a town of 80,000. He purchased and merged two dental practices from retiring dentists, and has begun the process of transforming his practice from old-school thinking into a modern, thriving practice. On this episode, he shares his journey and interacts with T-Bone on many of the issues he faces in the transforming process.--- Send in a voice...

The T-Bone Speaks podcast series on Millennial dentists continues with today’s interview of Dr. David Scardella. T-Bone’s purpose for this series is to show young dentists that their debt does not need to hold them back, to encourage dentists of all generations to relate well with one another, and to raise awareness of what is coming in dentistry so that he and colleagues of his generation don’t b...

What does it take to build a sustainable dental practice? How much debt do you need to take on in order to make that happen? How can you start saving when you have so much debt? T-Bone’s series on millennial dentists continues as he discusses these topics and more in today’s interview with Dr. Sully Sullivan of The Millennial Dentist podcast. Listen in to get insights about the changing culture of...

Dr. Wade Pilling is a dentist and entrepreneur in Boise, Idaho. He likes running multiple businesses and has done well with both his dental practice and his outside ventures. On this episode, he tells the story of building up his practice and leveraging his income to invest in other businesses as well. Listen to this interview to get valuable investment ideas and learn some key principles for inve...

After walking away from purchasing a practice that wasn’t a good fit, John Pasicznyk worked as an associate for two and a half years. On this episode, John shares his story, from failures and discouragement to being the owner of multiple thriving dental practices. He details the journey from one practice to four, with all the ups and downs. Listen in to hear John’s story and to learn from his expe...

For Dr. Abbey Morales, working as a dental associate has been a wonderful opportunity for mentorship. On today’s episode, Dr. Morales shares her story and how she has benefited from being mentored by an established dentist, and what she does to be sure she learns as much as she can from him. Listen in as Abbey and T-Bone discuss what makes a great mentor, the joys and challenges of working as a de...

Dr. Cynthia Graves has been through many transitions in her life, including all of the office transitions that come with purchasing an existing practice. Today T-Bone’s series with female dentists continues as he talks with Dr. Graves about changes related to personnel, technology, and the implementation of new practices. Dr. Graves and T-Bone talk about when patients leave the practice because of...

Dr. Dana Blalock has been practicing dentistry for 32 years, first in the Navy, then in a partnership, and finally in private practice on Daniel Island in South Carolina. On this episode, Dana shares the story of her journey and the motivation that she has to continue learning and growing. Dental sleep medicine has captured her interest and is a big part of her practice and a focus for her future...

Dr. Dee Dee Meevasin is a dentist with her own practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her contemporary style and approach to dentistry have set her apart and led to her success among young professionals who value their dental health. On this episode, Dr. Dee Dee shares her story and talks about some of the key principles that make her practice work so well. Listen in to gain ideas for your own practice re...

In this episode, T-bone begins a series of interviews with outstanding female dentists. He's doing so because he feels there’s not enough recognition of the fact that more than 50% of dentists graduating today are women. This episode features Dr. Mona Patel, a private practice dentist who has worked in two types of environments - what she calls “corporate dentistry” and private practice. This wide...