The Fee for Service Dentist Podcast

Dr. Desiree Yazdan gets most of her cosmetic patients from Instagram. Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Dr. Yazdan on what strategies she uses and how other dentist can attract cash paying patients through Instagram as well.    In this interview, you will learn:   -How to attract the right type of patient using Instagram -How to schedule your posts so they don’t take much work -Which strategies work and...

“You are not the insurance company’s first priority”    Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Damian Graybelle. Damian is a former employee of a large dental insurance company and now manages a dental practice. In this interview, he pulls the veil back on the inner workings of dental insurance companies and shows us the best way for FFS dentists to get the most out of insurance companies and how to avoid bei...

“You are not the insurance company’s first priority”    In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Damian Graybelle. Damian is a former employee of a large dental insurance company and now manages a dental practice. In this interview, he pulls the veil back on the inner workings of dental insurance companies and shows us the best way for FFS dentists to get the most out of insurance companies a...

“If you’re not interested in taking care of people, you’re in the wrong business.”      In today’s interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes interview FFS dentist, Dr. Josh Bernstein on his practice. You won’t want to miss these topics:   -How Insurance is basically just marketing -What is the best marketing for a FFS practice -How to get referrals from other general dentists -How the heck do you get patient to...

Are you fed up with insurances and fed up with no shows or last minute cancelations? Dr. Josh Bernstein was. That is why he has all of his patients pay his full fee in cash up front. To minimize no shows, Dr. Bernstein asks patient to put down a $75 appointment deposit which is nonrefundable for schedule changes within one week of the scheduled appointment.    In today’s episode, you’ll learn: -Ho...

People are saying that FFS dentistry is dead and that the golden age of dentistry is over. Should we believe them?    In today’s episode, Drew covers:   -The secret to being a FFS dentist -Why you shouldn’t believe the haters -The best strategies to implement in a FFS practice -What he has learned from interviewing FFS dentists -Which FFS practices are doing things right -The #1 way to grow a FFS...

If there is one thing that is consistent across all demographics it is that some people hate going to the dentist. Oral sedation is a great way for dentists to help patients and help differentiate themselves as a practice that is worth going out of network for.   In today’s episode, Brian and Drew cover:   How to differentiate yourself as a FFS dentist by offering sedation. Implementation challeng...

In today's episode, Dr. Barclay introduces a new practice concept to the world of dentistry.    -Change the way patients experience dentistry -Change the stigma around the patient dentist relationship -Offer unique elective services that patients WANT and will set you a part   Want to be on the FFS Dentist Podcast?  We want to hear your story! Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://go...

I have a PPO. Do you take my insurance?  “If you have a PPO, you’re actually paying a premium to go to the dentist that you want to go to whether they are in network or out of network. “   $2.1M in FFS dental care   “FFS dentistry is for doctors who love what they do.”   -Dr. Paul Mikhli    Episode resources:   Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.den...

Today Drew sits down with Dr. Mark Costes for an interview on Fee for Service Dentistry. Is FFS Dentistry dead? We tackle these topics and others.   Want to be on the FFS Dentist Podcast? We want to hear your story!   Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2     Episode resources:   Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing D...

PPO vs FFS Dropping 5 PPO plans and still growing by 13% Pros and cons of a large practice vs a small practice How would Troy grow a 12 chair dental practice?       Want to be on the FFS Dentist Podcast? We want to hear your story!   Fill out a request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2     Episode resources:   Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing...

The importance of relationships in FFS practices People don't remember what you say, they remember how you make them feel. I've never had a dentist spend that much time with me. That may be the only relationship that they have. The value of having a partner to compliment your clinical and management skills. What is the best use of your time for the practice?   Want to be on the FFS Dentist Podcast...

Want to be on the FFS Dentist Podcast? We want to hear your story! Fill out a request form here:  https://goo.gl/RvQUjv Dr. Shaina Holman shares with us how she started a FFS practice so that she could also help care for special needs patients. She also shares some of her best Facebook and Instagram marketing strategies which led to the very rapid growth of her star up dental practice. Her practic...

Want to be on the FFS Dentist Podcast?  We want to hear your story!   Fill out a request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2   Episode resources:   Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com   Text “DMD” to 31996 See Privacy Policy at...

In this show, Drew discusses:  What does #FFS stand for? What will it take to be a FFS practice in the future Why building a dental office and growing a dental practice at t the same time will make you want to shout #FFS Who is really to blame when the team is unhappy? Episode resources: Text "DMD" to 31996 Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalf...

In this show, Gary and Drew Discuss: - Drew's decision and pathway to own a fee-for-service practice   - Why buying a fee-for-service practice can be a great decision   - The possible risks of buying a fee-for-service practice   - The benefits of a fee-for-service practice   - Why Drew is committed to helping other Dentists reduce their insurance dependence    - How a patient membership plan is a...

How to implement digital dentistry into your practice in a way that will help you grow. How to talk to your patients about technology. Which to get first, a CBCT, intra oral scanner, or a printer? How much can you save by printing clear aligners or surgical guides in-house? More from August:  www.digitalenamel.com Episode resources: Text "DMD" to 31996 www.dentalmembershipdirect.com www.dentalfina...

How do you train your team to offer FFS level care? How do you correct your team when they are not living out your vision? What should staff payroll cost as a percentage of your overhead? Answers to these questions and more in my two part interview with Dr. Nicole Vane    Episode resources: Text “DMD” to 31996 www.dentalmembershipdirect.com www.dentalfinancingdirect.com www.membershipmastercourse....

How do you train your team to offer FFS level care? How do you correct your team when they are not living out your vision? What should staff payroll cost as a percentage of your overhead?     Episode resources: Text “DMD” to 31996 www.dentalmembershipdirect.com www.dentalfinancingdirect.com www.membershipmastercourse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

What does it take to build a dental office? Is it worth it? Is it better to lease or to own? What should a construction timeline look line?    Text "DMD" to 31996 www.dentalmembershipdirect.com www.dentalfinancingdirect.com www.membershipmastercourse.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will you be one of the 5% of FFS practices that remain in the future? What do you need to do now to prepare?  Will relationship based dentistry be enough to survive? Text DMD to 31996 www.dentalmembershipdirect.com www.dentalfinancingdirect.com www.membershipmastercourse.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

In today’s episode, Drew interviews Dr. Sonny Spera on the following topics:    How to stay FFS during a recession How to talk to patients going through hard economic times Do you downsize your team or expand hours? What role to membership plans and payment plans play in this?   Episode resources: www.dentalmembershipdirect.com www.dentalfinancingdirect.com www.membershipmastercourse.com See Priva...

In today’s episode, Drew interviews Dr. Nicole Vane on the following topics:  Growing from $200,000 to $1.8M in 4 years Over head in a FFS practice How to get away from insurance dependence.  Overcoming the PPO mentality in a FFS practice How do your keep a team well trained High payroll expenses High end technology How do we surround ourselves with high quality people.    Join our private Faceboo...

In today’s episode, Drew interviews Dr. Nicole Vane on the following topics:  Growing from $200,000 to $1.8M in 4 years Over head in a FFS practice How to get away from insurance dependence.  Overcoming the PPO mentality in a FFS practice How do your keep a team well trained High payroll expenses High end technology How do we surround ourselves with high quality people. See Privacy Policy at https...

How to tell long term patients that they need lots of work. How to treatment plan large cases without ever "selling" dentistry. How to keep the standards from slipping in your office. Treatment plan smile design like a pro on an iPad pro. Transitioning from high volume PPO to high end FFS.  "If you're willing to make it work, you'll find a way. If you're not willing to make it work, you'll find an...