The Nifty Thrifty Dentists

NOTES Easy to learn to use, with a scan path that is simple to follow Scanner is lightweight, about 5 oz A lot of other scanners don’t have compatibility with different laptops, they send a laptop with the scanner, already loaded with the needed programs Set up takes about 5 minutes out of the box Laptops should only be used for scanner programs, it can cause issues with the scanner if too many un...

NOTES About 2 million dollars embezzled from one practice   The average that is stolen before they get caught is about $100,000    Be more active in managing the money in your practice    High-achieving dentists have a lot of money and less time to manage that money, which means they are prime targets for stealing from   Act on what your gut tells you to do, investigate if you think something is w...

NOTES A lot of people don’t understand the value of dentistry is in what they do with their patients Dentists often lose the fact that they change lives in a way no other professional does Understanding failure can shape and better you for your planned future is important to your mindset. Don’t think of yourself as inferior to others because you have flaws, know who you are, and don’t try to mimic...

NOTES This integration allows for easy use of one software   Keeps information organized in a user-friendly manner   They have a mobile app in the future, for quick access to essential information   They are constantly updating to tailor to the needs of their clients   It keeps calls, scheduling, paperless forms, and many more essential tools in one place LINKS Mango Voice: https://mangovoice.com/...

Notes The goal of the course is to teach dentists how to practice endodontics with more knowledge and precision than ever E-school is taught in six modules Courses are not system-specific  Everything that Dr. Chopra uses in her practice is taught in the course and is available to those who enroll There are live coaching calls for dentists to discuss their cases and ask specific questions After tak...

NOTES GermFree produces two products, MyShield and Germfree24. Its most notable items are hand sanitizer, soap, and surface cleaners The items are different from standard cleaners because they are largely composed of Zetrisil.  Zetrisil kills 99.9999% of germs on contact, and lasts for up to 28 days, providing long-term protection against fungi, bacteria, and viruses.  They are not for use on skin...

NOTES Firegang will help you customize a plan to grow your dental practice Clients are as involved as possible, and plans are open to adjustments for the best possible outcome for your practice Simple and professional onboarding process Trusting most marketing and website designs to someone else can help you put focus on higher-value tasks and ways to grow your practice  Number of patients increas...

Adam Zilko is the CEO of Firegang Dental Marketing. After what seemed to become a controversial post, we wanted to take a moment to break down the case study he mentioned to show just how well the implant funnel can actually work for you. It took two years in development and continues to develop and improve with Google. Dr. Roy Thompson is a client that started with Firegang about 7 months ago. On...

NOTES  Millenials want a mentor and coach, which most lack because of having more of a “friendship” relationship with their parents than the authoritarian one that most older generations had The environment needs to be one of constant learning and opportunity for growth A lot of people have unrealistic expectations for their jobs being perfect because of social media To set more realistic notions...

NOTES Designed for general use, and are very affordable so that every operatory has the advantage of great lighting Loupes can be delivered somewhere between 2-4 weeks , most lights can ship in 1 week Single and double battery options, double is brighter and has exchangeable batteries On low, battery lasts between 6-8 hours, or 2-3 hours on high Their lights can be affixed to face shields and they...

NOTES They have standard, plus, and premier tiers, as well as a marketing package The monthly fee is $49, it includes updates, maintenance, and support They don’t do contracts, you would own the domain as you paid for it Updates to sites typically happen within 1 business day, and simple things like lighting adjustments will be done at no charge before adding them to your site Many videos can be u...

Dr. Anissa Holmes is the brains behind Delivering Wow, a brand dedicated to improving your practice and marketing strategies. Covid gave her a chance to slow down and consider how to help the dental industry even more. The goal of her marketing strategy is both high integrity and provides continuous returns. They have been working on marketing beyond Facebook into Google. Ideas like a “Toothtalk T...

NOTES The scanner has a two-year unconditional warranty that comes with a PC  If a scanner is down, they will overnight a replacement so that you don’t lose costly production.  The MSRP is $20,000 for the scanner and laptop, including the unconditional warranty The lightest scanner on the market, with an adjustable tip that is autoclavable up to 250 times Simple to add new patients Scanning takes...

NOTES A virtual assistant can do things such as insurance verification, hygiene reactivation, use it or lose it campaigns, claims status, or personal assistants for the dentist A virtual team member is designed to come alongside you so you can focus on the patients and skills you have in your office Virtual assistants have military-grade internet security, so all information is safe All virtual as...

NOTES  Using tax strategies is using the tax incentives the government has set up to encourage saving and stimulating the economy If you feel the need to fire your CPA because they aren’t a good fit for you, interview at least three others to find someone who aligns with your goals Alternative investments have higher risk rewards, but are not necessarily riskier Implement different tax strategies...

Adam Zilko is the founder of Firegang Dental Marketing. We talked previously about converting patients by using data to drive your marketing. Now they dive deeper to apply the funnels created from your data to present funnels for implants and Invisalign. Additionally, it utilizes Google AI to create connection experiences with potential patients. What is a funnel? We build a page with a call to ac...

Our Nifty Thrifty FB Live is full of businesses we love in our group. Reuben Kamp of Darkhorse Tech, Jim Gerson and Dan Hall of Carestack are all joining us today. Darkhorse Tech works for 615 dental offices and growing to provide IT support for practices all over the country. Carestack is a completely cloud-based practice management platform. They use technology to provide touchless solutions for...

NOTES Have your ideal patient or vision of your practice in mind from the start, so you can determine what you need to succeed    Communicate expectations to your employees to keep your practice running smoothly    Remember that communication is a third of your success, along with clinical skills and business    You don’t find good employees, you make them; hire them, train them, trust them, and p...

NOTES They have been around for over 30 years, first as a consultant company and then branching out Everyone in the company has prior dental experience They use their experiences to make a software tool that’s usable by any practice  They mix a skill with analytics to give you the skills of another team member There is a user-based app to plug information into, which is simple to use and does a fu...

NOTES With a human touch, Callforce creates solutions aimed at improving the patient experience  In one month, they scheduled over 101 recall patients to Dr. Vo’s schedule, their conversion of contacts reached 31% of attempts and closed 44% of the calls with scheduling  Covid required most to cancel or reschedule for months, which means that reappointment from the spring didn’t happen, now there i...

NOTES They can train your front office for verbiage, help with your marketing components, and finding ways to engage with patients who need treatment They have a Pre-qualification process with a soft credit check to take away some initial anxiety Their pricing includes an interest promo rate of 6 or 12 months for 6-8% typically; for larger cases, they have a max approval of up to $40k instantly Th...

NOTES Legwork 2.0 is aimed to be a seamless framework using widgets or the Legwork dashboard Some of the flagship features of their “flywheel model” are to attract and engage, remind, and growth Their software widgets offer online appointment booking which will have writebacks to your system The patient portal allows patients to check and make appointments, payments, and billing, as well as access...

NOTES Many businesses believe their clients want to communicate via email, but, statistically, their preferred method is text 53% of businesses say they know their communication method is old fashion Tips to increase patient engagement: Tip 1: Make your landline textable- 80% of customers want to text Use a single number for communication and post that number on multiple sites; customers want conv...

NOTES Don’t be afraid to try, you can build all kinds of unexpected connections By enabling a voice skill, people can learn more about you or your practice A flash briefing gives a singular task such as post-op instructions whereas a skill for your business can give information about your practice or other specific information relating to your office These skills can be used on any AI device  They...

NOTES Organic traffic is good, but pay to play options drive people to your page   Three things he has found to be successful are electric toothbrushes, whitening, and time-limited options such as event tickets   Paid ads are better in targeting your ads versus boosting a post   You can adjust your ads based on your own influx or patient load   If you’re looking to have another company do advertis...