The Millennial Dentist

In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding when and how to delegate leadership roles in your practice. Whether you're trying to decide if it's time to hire an office manager or just wondering how to manage your current team, we dive into common misconceptions, practical benchmarks, and the strategic steps you need to take before making that call. Learn why handing over responsibil...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I'm diving into a topic that's crucial for every dental practice—how to balance your schedule in a way that maintains consistent production, even when the economy isn't on your side. I’ll be talking about why it's so important to set both minimum and maximum production goals to keep things stable and avoid the rollercoaster of fluctuating income f...

In this episode, I share the importance of guiding patients toward case acceptance before overwhelming them with treatment details. Often, young doctors and new associates make the mistake of diving into the who, what, why, and how of treatment before patients have even agreed to move forward, which can feel more like sales than patient care. We need to know the value of presenting clear options f...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I dive into the challenges of dental partnerships and how to avoid conflicts that can hurt your practice. From my own experience, I share tips on setting clear expectations when starting a partnership or bringing on associates to prevent issues down the road. I also talk about the process of transitioning an associate into a partner and how to mak...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Allie Frounfelter and we talk about the importance of mastering the fundamentals of dental preparation, emphasizing that prepping multiple teeth can be as straightforward as prepping a single one with the right understanding. We explore how understanding tooth positioning and occlusion can simplify complex procedures, enabling dentists to treat patients more con...

In this episode, I talk about the saying "the devil is in the details" and how focusing too much on small details can slow us down. I share stories from my own practice, where trying to get every detail perfect caused more problems than it solved. Instead, I suggest a simpler approach that focuses on what really matters, helping us work more efficiently and grow our practices. I believe in making...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, we explore the importance of effective communication in dentistry and its impact on patient outcomes. Emphasizing the need for clear and precise treatment planning and collaboration with labs, we discuss how to achieve exceptional results. The approach to mentoring young dentists is shared, highlighting the balance between freedom and guidance to...

In this episode, Kirk Behrendt and I  talked about my story of becoming a key figure in dental education through my podcast. I discuss the importance of understanding patient perspectives and making informed treatment presentations. Emphasizing the need for dentists to avoid projecting their value systems onto patients and to respect individual financial situations. This approach not only fosters...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I, Dr. Sully Sullivan, continue my conversation with Brett from Digital Doc, diving into patient communication, case acceptance, and the importance of understanding patients' perspectives in our dental practices. We discuss the necessity of acknowledging sales in dentistry and improving our sales skills while maintaining professional ethics. We ch...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, Dr. Sully Sullivan discusses a pressing issue in dentistry: dentists often abdicate rather than delegate responsibilities, leading to inefficient practices. Joined by Brett Wilson from Digital Doc, they explore how leveraging digital technology and improving patient communication can enhance case acceptance and allow dentists to focus on more prof...

In this episode of The Millennial Dentist podcast, Dr. Sully Sullivan talks about how making changes in your dental practice can lead to better success. He explains that if you want your practice to run differently and achieve better outcomes, you need to change how you do things. This includes offering comprehensive patient financing, using better diagnostic tools, improving communication with pa...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast. Let’s learn the essential skills needed to grow and scale a dental practice, stressing that being a proficient dentist is merely the starting point. This focuses on evaluating the growth potential of smaller practices, effectively managing larger ones, optimizing operational setups for efficiency, and embracing the "one doctor, one chair" approach...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I shared how people are willing to pay extra to receive outputs faster, and how we could optimize this for our business. It's incredible to consider that we could increase our earnings by offering faster services compared to their current status. A line from Jeff Bezos changed my mindset: "Americans will always want their product faster, and they...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentists Podcast, Tbone and I discussed the reasons why we lose our patients to other dentists. This is not a new phenomenon in dentistry; our patients either choose to replace us or new patients come in from other practices. This topic is painful, especially when a long-time patient decides to switch to another practice. Multiple skill-related issues contribute t...

In this part 2 episode with Dr. Eric, Dr. Tarun, and I, talk about how sticking to your commitments can lead to better results in dentistry. We discuss being a good leader and getting things done effectively. You'll learn about the difference between giving up responsibility and delegating tasks to others. Dr. Sullivan shares stories about sticking to one plan and how it helped him succeed. Plus,...

In this trio episode of the Millennial Dentists Podcast, Eric, Tarun, and I talk about how you could effectively grow your dental practice if you feel it slowing down.   We advocate for the philosophy of 'slow down to speed up,' though we acknowledge that growth isn't always linear. However, it should never be stagnant. There are ways to improve your growth small steps at a time. Multiple strategi...

In this episode of Millennial Dentist Podcast, Dr. Will Jones shares his journey of feeling lost and exhausted while balancing his spiritual journey with running a dental business. After reconnecting with Tarun, he realized the importance of focusing on dentistry to achieve growth and success. We discuss overcoming communication conflicts with associates and creating a cohesive team environment. D...

In this episode of Millennial Dentists Podcast, I talk about the implementation of Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs) into practice to support the One-Column Model as a system for streamlining operations. Moreover, we discuss how planning appointment visits contributes to delivering quality patient care and why it’s worthwhile to use standard photography for educational and self-improveme...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I talk about the mindset we must have when we are onboarding a new dental associate. We are experiencing a change with our new associate, and this episode is to share the mentality and team culture we have to make this transition successful. In creating an environment, it is important to create a positive space where it is okay to fail. When it is...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, I share the capability of priority scheduling. Learning a high-paying procedure to include in your practice takes time and a huge amount of effort. The last thing you want to happen is for this procedure to fail just because of poor planning. Know the power of scheduling in this episode and how you can utilize time to fit walk-in patients into you...

In this episode, industry expert Jesse Lee shares invaluable insights into navigating the world of dental practice investments. From avoiding common pitfalls like excessive debt to understanding the significance of liquidity as a backup source of repayment, Jesse covers essential aspects that every dentist should consider before venturing into practice ownership. He discusses the importance of ass...

In this episode of Millennial Dentist Podcast, I talk about the innovation of Full Arch Dentistry. The dental industry benefited financially and in terms of time efficiency from this evolution. This time, it's better because it produces more accurate and ideal results. Competitive printing prices make this an excellent choice for your clinic. There are numerous services available. This episode als...

In this episode, we're exploring how teams function and the implications for both personal and professional development. We'll talk about fostering an environment that supports everyone's growth, whether it's finding the correct balance between individual talents and teamwork or understanding the power of collaboration. Maintaining an abundance mindset and sharing knowledge and supporting one anot...

In this episode, I shared how I managed a team turnover. From providing options to the team members to accepting the reality and finding ways to manage the team, this episode has you covered. You want your team to have a few more options before departing, providing them with other opportunities to explore while still remaining in the same environment. Additionally, managing the team to ensure they...

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, Jess and I discuss her career transition from Dental Hygienist to Treatment Coordinator. We explore the dynamic changes in the hygienist team and the challenges of implementing new ideas. Our focus then shifts to the significant transition out of hygiene, providing insights and advice on trusting the process and adapting to new roles. The conversa...