Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal

What 2020 brought our industry and our lives was not exactly what we all thought a year ago, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom, either. We’ve seen a lot of innovations in the past few months, many of which were likely forced early on, but people have since adapted to this “new normal,” and we’ll very likely take it with us as we enter 2021. How did our practice adjust to the abrupt changes? What we...

We all have different ways to run our practice. Some opt to partner with another entrepreneur and work on their own; others buy an old practice and go from there. Regardless of how you start, what matters is as the practice grows, so should the time you have for yourself. The more profitable your practice becomes, the more it should be run like a business. In today’s episode, I share a replay of m...

Many, if not all, dentists consider fillings and crowns as their bread and butter. It can feel rather mundane and repetitive, but it’s one of the most in-demand services in our practice. However, there is so much more to our profession than to simply fill holes and gaps all day. This is why, in an interview for the Dental Guys podcast , I advocated for the reduction of fillings and crowns.  In tod...

No man is an island, and it’s the same with running a dental practice. In order for your business to function at its most efficient and be profitable, you need the help of a few key team members. These are your champions, and it would do well for you to invest in developing champion team members, so the practice can run without you having to micromanage everything.  How do you train champion team...

Dimple Tejani is the owner of The Heights Dental Gallery , a dental clinic in Arlington Heights, Illinois. They make use of CEREC as part of their 3-D dental services which allows them to design, create, and place numerous ceramic restorations in one visit. Born in Pennsylvania, her family moved to Illinois when she was 5. She went on to pursue a career in dentistry through the University of Illin...

When you have a dental practice, it can be easy to overlook the fact that you are also a business owner. As a dentist, you have the choice to either stay stagnant or to elevate your practice by viewing your work through a more strategic mindset. By focusing your energy on the right activities, you will find your private practice to be more profitable and more professionally fulfilling. In today’s...

Shivi Gupta is a dental practitioner at Scripps Rock Dental , a practice in San Diego that offers whitening, Invisalign, bridges, and implants among other services. She has been practicing for over 10 years, with a focus on cosmetic and family dentistry. Shivi applies a patient-first approach by reviewing photos and X-rays together with the patients. Originally a Canadian dentistry graduate, Shivi...

Kris Aadland is the owner of Aadland Dental , a full-service, state-of-the-art dental practice in the Vancouver, Washington area. They take pride in matching their dental services with the latest technologies for restorative, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Kris always dreamed of running her own dental practice and she took action to build one in 2009, a time when many practices were strugglin...

Dr. Adam Woll is part of the team behind DownTown Dental in Raleigh, North Carolina. DownTown Dental offers high-quality dental care ranging from advanced procedures like dental implants and cosmetics to simple routine cleanings. Adam attended Ohio State University and graduated with degrees in Biology and Spanish, and later attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. Ada...

More than just an amazing dentist, Dr. Sully Sullivan is also a speaker, mentor, and host of the popular Millennial Dentist Podcast . He’s a 4th generation dentist and is helping his father manage their practice in Nashville, Tennessee. As a millennial, he believes in the idea of working smarter and not harder and applies this principle by using technology to not only offer more services, but also...

Running a dental business isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Despite the clean offices, the amazing staff, and the high-tech looking equipment, there’s a lot of work behind the curtains. From paperwork and systems efficiencies all the way to fees and dealing with insurance companies, owning a successful dental practice is by no means easy work. Most may consider our management tasks as ‘first wor...

I attended an IV sedation program and to say that I learned a lot is an understatement. From knowing how it can attract more patients to how it positively affects the dentist’s work, most practices will definitely benefit from offering IV sedation services. However, there are some points to consider before you add IV sedation to your standard practice procedure. If you have oral sedation already,...

This episode is a replay of a webinar I did with Dr. Brett Wells of DentalHQ with special guests Sandy Pardue and Roger Levin on how to overcome the hygiene challenge we are facing in October and November from being closed during the COVID-19 lockdown.

We all start out working five or six days a week, but the end goal of every business owner should be to work as little as possible without losing business efficiency. Making yourself be more replaceable means you have more time to work on yourself and the business. This is why I am following a 3-day workweek schedule, as it lets me be more productive in projects that not only will improve my busin...

Dr. Joc Jernigan is part of the team behind Denture Care and Implant Solutions , a practice in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The practice specializes in dentures and implants, but also offers extractions and jaw bone services. He has over 500 hours of dental implant continuing education and focuses on implant treatment, prosthetics, and surgery. Joc also hosts a YouTube channel called Ask Doc Joc ,...

Chuck McKee is a Sales Representative for Patterson Dental , a dental supplies, equipment, and technology business that serves dentists and dental labs. He has over 20 years of experience in the dental industry and specializes in practice modernization. His clients range from fresh graduates to seasoned veterans in the industry. Chuck’s goal is to help practices integrate new technologies without...

Dr. Matt Standridge is an Associate Instructor for Gerety Orthodontic Seminars , a platform that aims to provide continuing education for pediatric and general dentists as well as help with expanding practices. Matt is also known as the Ketodontist , a blog where he shares why he transitioned towards the ketogenic diet and how he currently maintains it. Some of Matt’s specialties include dental im...

Dr. Sully Sullivan is a fourth-generation dentist and practices at Sullivan Dental Partners in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the host of the Millennial Dentist podcast, a show where he interviews other dentists as well as give actionable advice for those who are new to running a dental practice. He specializes in adult orthodontics, dental implants, third molar extractions, and obstructive sleep apn...

Jared Ottley is one of the dentists at Ottley Smiles Dental Center , a dental practice in Navarre, Florida. Their services include bleaching, cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth restoration, implants, and sleep apnea. Jared comes from a long line of dentists, with his father, uncle, and siblings. He is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and this designation means he is seen as a leader...

Our patients trust us to make sure they walk out smiling and happy with the experience we provide, and I’m not just talking about the actual dental procedures. Having the good word of mouth is of paramount importance in any kind of business, so it’s always a good idea to make sure every person who walks inside our practice gets a lasting impression that would make them want to use our services aga...

Milestones in life are always something to be proud of. After all, you only get to achieve a milestone once in your lifetime. So, this 200th episode is going to be different. Instead of having a guest or a “how-to” episode, today will be more about the person behind your favorite dental podcast host.    Is there anything I regret doing or not doing? Where are we now in our practice in the time of...

Trust is at the core of any kind of relationship and business. You wouldn’t want to work with someone you don’t trust. Likewise, people will want you to help them with their dental problems if you establish a trusting persona. More than building rapport with patients, you also need to make sure you and your team members are in-sync with what you want to accomplish as a practice. What can you do as...

Restarting your practice after a pandemic and more than 60 days of lockdown is not exactly something you would call normal. From relearning systems and establishing working hours to letting go of the routines that you considered normal during quarantine, it can be pretty confusing. However, you can make the transition easier by creating a list of requirements and discussing how you want the first...

Dr. Matt Standridge is the owner of Ketodontist , a health and wellness blog where he writes about the wonders of adopting a ketogenic lifestyle into his life and career. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and dental implants. He is also a Fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry, a credential only 5% of dentists receive. Matt also owns and operates his own private dental clinic...

Brett Wells is the Founder and CEO of Dental HQ , a company that provides membership plan services to dentists who want to improve their in-house membership plans. He started Dental HQ because he saw the frustrations patients experience with the insurance process and sought to make their dental appointments smoother. Brett has since grown his business and continuously attracts new clients, even wh...