The DOC Podcast

Don’t miss this amazing conversation with Dr. Jeremy Manuele.  Jeremy is a private practice orthodontist, a part-time faculty member at UNLV, and the creator of the MARPE 360 CE course.  In this episode, we discuss: The flaws with the current pediatric AHI scale and classification of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The importance of differentiating OSA from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB...

Don’t miss this amazing conversation with author, entrepreneur, and dental practice consultant Kirk Teachout!  In this episode, we discuss: How Kirk went from building a company in the music industry to becoming a dental consultant. Kirk’s unique approach to dental practice management that helps maximize efficiency and minimize physical time in the office. The key to taking his wife’s dental pract...

Don’t miss this fascinating episode with orthodontist and entrepreneur Dr. Rael Bernstein!  In this interview, we discuss: ·         How Rael expanded his practice from renting one chair in a colleague’s office to owning and operating 11 orthodontic practices! ·         The way Rael is able to maintain a work-life balance with such a busy schedule. ·         What Rael believes are the best marketi...

This is a re-posting of an awesome episode on enamel recontouring that was released in June 2023.  Our audience has grown so much since that time and I'd like for all our new viewers to be able to provide this amazing service to their patients!  In this episode, I review the art and science of recontouring anterior teeth that will set your work apart from your competitors and have your patients ra...

How would you rate your hiring process?  Do you feel you consistently attract A-players who develop into outstanding team members?  If you’re like most of us, the answer to that question is “no!”  Dr. Mike Neal and his wife had the same issue and that’s why they created Build My Team – a hiring service that provides highly qualified candidates for hire in medical and dental practices throughout No...

AT DOC, WE'RE ABOUT HELPING YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY! If you want to know how to reach financial freedom, THIS is the episode you MUST SEE!!  Dr. Mike will review the steps that he and his wife took to go from zero cash flow and a negative net worth to attaining financial freedom in less than 20 years, including: The importance of filling out a balance sheet to gain a...

Don’t miss this amazing conversation with Dr. Shereen Lim – author of the book “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive” and practicing dentist from Perth, Australia!   In this episode, we discuss: The origin of Dr. Lim’s passion for early interceptive orthodontics. The impact of early maxillary expansion on airway and breathing. Why Dr. Lim feels that starting treatment even before the age of 7 years old can be b...

This week’s episode is a re-release of an interview with my first guest on The DOC Podcast - Dr. Jeff Rothenberg! Our audience has grown so much since this was released back in June 2023 that I wanted to give everyone a chance to hear our amazing conversation! SUMMARY : Don't miss this amazing interview with Dr. Jeff Rothenberg!  Jeff is an orthodontist who has an awesome practice in his hometown...

I had another amazing conversation with Dr. Stacy Ochoa!  In this episode, we discuss: ·         Stacy’s lecture at the Winds of Change meeting in St. Louis (organized by Maz Moshari). ·         References from the early-mid 1900s that discussed the role that environmental factors play in the development of malocclusion and the value of performing arch development in the primary and/or early-mixed...

Don’t miss Part 2 of my conversation on wealth-building with my financial advisor, Justin Smith, CFA, CFP!  In this episode, Justin and I discuss: • Emergency Funds - who needs one, what type of expenses to include, how many months of expenses it should cover, and where you should keep the dollars. • The philosophical approach to investing that Justin recommends to his clients. • How to approach d...

DON’T MISS THIS EPISODE of The DOC Podcast with embezzlement expert David Harris!!  In this amazing episode we will discuss: • How David got involved in the embezzlement industry and how his ability to “think like a criminal” has helped him in his career. • The percentage of practices that have been embezzled AND the percentage of practices that have been embezzled on multiple occasions. • The mos...

DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!  Dr. Ploumis, a practicing orthodontist and attorney, offers invaluable advice regarding many of the legal issues that dentists, especially those practicing orthodontics, face each and every day.  We discuss: ·          The Standard of Care including what it is, what it is not, and how to practice within it. ·          CBCT including liability exposure if one is taken ve...

Check out Part 3B of my 3-part podcast series with dental CPA and CFP John Vento! In this episode, titled “Tax-Smart Retirement Savings Strategies,” John will cover: o   Reasons why you should want to set up a retirement plan for your practice and how it can help with employee recruitment and retention. o   The SECURE Act 2.0 , including when it was passed into law, when it becomes effective, and...

In this episode you’ll learn: • How to calculate your specific “Point X” (the point at which you reach financial freedom) and can retire using actual data from your individual situation! • How to use a Traditional IRA to decrease your taxable income and accelerate your wealth accumulation. • The pros and cons of a Traditional IRA vs. a Roth IRA and how to determine which is better for your circums...

In this episode, I sit down to talk with the current President of the AAO, Dr. Myron Guymon, and discuss: • What he feels is the role of the AAO in our profession. • The three primary areas that the AAO focuses upon. • The Consumer Advocacy Program (CAP) and why he feels it is both effective and important. • The limitations of what can be said as part of the CAP. • Some of the resources that the A...

In Part 1 of this amazing discussion with my financial advisor, Justin Smith, CFP, CFA, you’ll learn: ·         How to determine if/when you need a financial advisor. ·         What a fiduciary is and why you need to make sure your financial advisor is one. ·         The most important questions to ask a prospective financial advisor to determine if they are the right fit. ·         If you should...

Don’t miss Part 2 of my interview with the amazing Dr. Stacy Ochoa! You’ll learn: • Why Dr. Mike and Dr. Stacy are so passionate about the topic of sleep-disordered breathing interceptive orthodontic treatment. • The importance of diagnosing and treating the etiology of the malocclusion and how to determine if/when a patient has a transverse discrepancy that can be helped by expansion. • Examples...

Don’t miss this amazing interview with Dr. Mike and Dr. Stacy Ochoa, a general dentist with a profound understanding of airway, its role in craniofacial growth and development, the ability of the dentist and orthodontist to detect airway issues in pediatric patients, and the role of interceptive orthodontic in the improvement of sleep-disordered breathing.   You’ll learn: • Why Stacy is so passion...

John Vento, CPA, CFP,  is an author, educator, and TV personality who has appeared on such shows as NY1 News “Money Matters,” Fox Business News, CBSN, and Reuters TV.   John has tremendous knowledge in the tax and financial planning arena, especially as it pertains to dentists.  If you’re a dentist and you want to know more about taxes and practice ownership, DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE !! In this ep...

John Vento, CPA, CFP,  is an author, educator, and TV personality who has appeared on such shows as NY1 News “Money Matters,” Fox Business News, CBSN, and Reuters TV.   John has tremendous knowledge in the tax and financial planning arena, especially as it pertains to dentists.  If you’re a dentist and you want to know more about taxes and practice ownership, DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE !! This episo...

Orthodontists truly can change lives!!!  Don't miss this interview with the parents of a 6 y.o. patient (Lauren) who was suffering from sleep-disordered breathing.  We'll discuss: • How Dr. Mike determined that an airway issue existed. • Mom’s reaction when Dr. Mike asked her if Lauren was mouth breathing and/or snoring. • What the pediatric ENT told mom and dad about Laruen’s breathing issues and...

In PART II you'll learn: o How Lou became aware of the impact of the airway on malocclusion and developed a passion for helping detect and treat sleep-disordered breathing. o Lou’s opinion on early/interceptive orthodontic treatment and whether it can have a positive impact on airway. o Why orthodontists are hesitant to accept the role of interceptive orthodontics in improving airway patency. o Th...

In PART I of this 2-part interview you'll learn: o   The long and winding road that led Lou to pursue a career in orthodontics, including his time spent working for Dr. Robert Moyers in the Michigan Growth Center as a dental student. o   The trajectory of Lou’s storied career in private practice and many of the lessons he learned along the way. o   How and why Lou became an early adopter of CBCT i...

John is a CPA, CFP, author, educator, and TV personality who has appeared on such shows as NY1 News “Money Matters,” Fox Business News, CBSN, and Reuters TV.  He wrote an amazing book on achieving financial independence titled “Getting to Point X” and has published articles in Money Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the NY Times, Forbes, US News & World Report, and Financial Advisor Magazine....

-Don’t miss this awesome conversation with Ty Ramsey, formerly Regional Manager with iCat and now a Consultant with Professional Transition Strategies where he creates financial stability for doctors by providing creative solutions to assist with the merger and acquisition process. You’ll learn: o   How CBCT can benefit your practice and help truly change the lives of your patients. o   Reasons wh...