Elite Dental Podcast

Episode 50! All back together! We brought the entire crew back to celebrate the 50th episode and share what we learned during the first 50 episodes. In addition, we have some exciting announcements with a new website and courses set to lauch in about a month!

In this episode talk through our oral cancer screen protocol and the added benefit of Oral ID.    https://forwardscience.com/oralid

In this episode we have a special guest, Dan Delmain, the founder of Delmain. Dr. Dooley joined Delmain in 2018 and with the help of his team, Cedar Village Dentistry has been able to triple from 1.4 million to 4.3 million in 6 years. The practice is currently getting over 150 new patients a month and continues to be one of the fastest growing offices in the country. In this episode, Dan talks abo...

In this episode, Kari and Stephany talk about meeting frequency, how often we should meet and the importance of giving team members the platform to bring up various issues. They dig into what we do as an office and the cadence that works well. 

In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through the final chapters of Traction by Gino Wickman and how to implement it in your dental office. 

In this episode, Tommy and Alex discuss Traction and review Ch5-7. 

It's a new year and we are getting an update on Alex's and Tommy's projects. We dig into some kpi's regarding payroll and how you can figure out what your production/collections needs to be in order to have a healthy practice. And talk through the new struggles that are arising as we add new doctors and continue to grow our practices. 

In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through Ch4 of Traction by Gino Wickman. This chapter is the key for any business and being able to evaluate and find the right people is key for the sucesss of any organization.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodca...

In this episode Tommy and Alex review Chapter 3 and their VTO. This may be the most important chapter in the whole book. They talk through how this changed their practice once they implemented it.

In this episode, Tommy and Kari talk through implementing Sleep Apnea in your practice. We discuss the signs and symptoms that as dentists and hygienists we often see first! We also discuss some of the processes and systems we implemented to help our community in Mason, Ohio with sleep apnea.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward t...

2023 is winding down and its that time of year to start planning for 2024. In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through some goal setting and define what makes a good goal.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Kari and Stephany talk through the importance of time management and running a timely schedule.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Tommy and Alex start to review the book Traction by Gino Wikman. They take a deep dive into Chapters 1 and 2 and discuss the importance of Traction in your organization. The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Tommy talks about a recent breakdown in systems at his office.  Alex and Tommy talk about the importance of have an organized grouping for systems and importance of document your systems. In addition, they talk about importance of training continuously.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all o...

In this episode, Kari and Stephany talk through the New patient experience.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at  theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this podcast, we have a new guest from Tommy and Alex's dental school past: Brian Caesar. We discus the future of dental technology, where each of our offices is currently at with tech and where we see things going.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpo...

In this episode we get an update from Tommy and his expansion, numbers for Q3 and the Pedo/Ortho Start up. In addition, we talk about exocad and 3D printers and where technology is heading in dental.    The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we get an update from Alex and how his transition to owning two offices is going. Also his search for an third doctor has started.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through finding a doctor for your practice once you have hit the ceiling. They discuss Parnterships and how to find a doctor that is a match.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through how to find the best associate doctor. In addition they discuss the difference between and associate driven model vs future partnership and buy in opportunites. It's all about abudance! The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you ~ Get in contact with us at   theel...

In this episode Tommy and Alex talk through the imporance of finding a good lending partner and how they can effect your growth. We talk through the importance of knowing your vision, bidding out rates to get better offers and choosing your partner for the future.  The Elite Dental Practice values any and all feedback. We are grateful you are here and we look forward to networking with all of you...

We now have the capibility to do a simple saliva test to screen patients for the bacteria that cause gingivitis and periodontal disease before they would need aggressive and expansive treatments?! Learn more about salivary testing and how it can take your practive and care offered to patients to the next level.  www.directdiagnostics.com      

In this episode we check in on updates from Dr. Alex on his aquistion of his second dental office and Tommy's practice expansion and future 2nd office.  The highs and lows of the process and work through next steps.

In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through their emergency protcol and how to handel calls during non business hours. 

In this episode, Tommy and Alex talk through the importance of floor plans and design.