The Raving Patients Podcast

It's no secret that both patients and doctors complain about doing dentures. They often get a bad rep, but in reality, there are many misconceptions about denture care. More importantly, dentures can be much more profitable for your practice than you might think! Lorin Berland, internationally acclaimed cosmetic dentist and founder of Dr. B Dental Solutions, joins me today to discuss why the popul...

Most dentists know that dental aligners can quickly become a nasty breeding ground for potentially harmful bacteria if not appropriately sanitized - which can be challenging and frustrating for many patients. In fact, one of the most common complaints dental practices get from patients is how difficult it is to keep dental aligners and other removable appliances clean. So, what can you do about it...

One of the most significant challenges dentists face today is implementing new technologies that can assist with both clinical and front office tasks to deliver high-quality care for patients. Dental software expert Travis Rodgers, also known as 'The Dental Software Guy,' joins me to share some tips on effectively managing new dental practice management software. Tune in to learn more! Travis is c...

What is the secret to growing a million-dollar practice? Scott Leune, founder of Breakaway Practice Seminars, joins me today to share his tips on increasing case acceptance, reducing expenses, improving your marketing, and ultimately building a million-dollar practice. Breakaway Practice is a dental practice management company that has helped over 500 practice owners scale their business by implem...

With all the hype around AI, countless companies claim they're employing this technology - yet as a mere marketing gimmick. However, there's always an exception, and today I'm excited to introduce to you the first FDA-approved AI startup specializing in dentistry: Pearl. They've developed the first AI-enabled dental X-ray, capable of detecting and identifying pathology, existing restorations, and...

Google My Business is an undeniably convenient tool for boosting your digital marketing strategies and scaling your practice. However, many dentists still don't know how Google My Business works, and to be fair, it can be challenging to understand at first.  Fortunately for you, Adrian Lefler, CEO at 'My Social Practice' and online dental marketing expert, joins me today to explain the 7 ways you...

One of the best ways to grow your practice is to leverage the latest tools and services that innovative startups are putting forward in the dental space. Today, I welcome Alice Limkakeng, Michael Infanger, and Jinesh Patel to discuss how their startups are revolutionizing the dental industry and how they can help you grow your practice in 2022. Alice is the CEO of Sleep Architects Inc, a company t...

Cybersecurity threats have plagued the dental industry for years, especially since COVID hit. A ransomware infection could instantly wipe out your data permanently, cause days or weeks of downtime, and open you to hefty HIPAA fines and penalties.  Lorne Lavine, founder and president of 'The Digital Dentist', joins me to discuss his three-pronged approach to cybersecurity: what can you do to keep t...

Dental professionals are busy people, so meeting with product reps isn't always easy. Moreover, the pandemic drastically altered the clinician/manufacturer relations; reps don't even come into my office anymore - they barely call me on the phone. Fortunately, there's a new, free app for dentists which allows you to communicate with reps instantly, add free time to your days, and reduce the everyda...

Your website is the "heart" of your online marketing. With so much competition amongst dental practices, you need a website that will help you stand out from the pack. My guest today is Kayvan Mott, co-founder of DocSites.com, a company that specializes in helping dentists and doctors improve their marketing strategies and online presence. We discuss the five essential elements your website needs...

Most offices manage insurance poorly due to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or training, resulting in complaints and bad reviews. Yet every office in the country deals with dental insurance, even fully FFS offices. So, should practices just avoid dealing with dental insurance? In today's episode, I welcome practice owner and dental business coach Travis Campbell to discuss why getting insuranc...

Compliance is a complicated topic that many practices tend to push down the priority list. While understandably tedious to deal with, compliance is nevertheless an essential part of your practice that could cause a ton of risk if neglected. The good news is that you can adopt some simple strategies to improve your practice's compliance status! Today, I welcome Danielle McKinley, also known as 'The...

Understanding what worked in 2021 and what didn't will tremendously help practices and office managers plan for 2022.  Nadeem Kassam, Founder, and CEO of dental marketing agency Connect the Doc, joins me today to discuss the 7 best strategies to adopt in 2022 to grow your practice. Tune in to learn the most common metrics you should be tracking in your practice and how to improve on them.  We also...

Candid, a pioneering clear aligners provider, just closed all their 40+ studios and folded the D2C side of the business. What prompted the team to make this bullish resolution? Nick Greenfield, CEO at Candid, joins me today to discuss the factors behind this decision and why he believes strategic B2B is the way of the future. My second guest is renowned dentist Dr. Ben Miraglia, who shares his per...

Human trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime globally – even ahead of drugs. We seldom discuss this uncomfortable topic, but this issue is so persistent that it's critical for health care professionals to help report,  recognize and stop human trafficking. So, how can you be part of the solution as a dental professional? Today I'm joined by Loren King, account executive at Edge Health...

Do you offer third-party financing to your patients? While there are many financing companies out there, today I wanted to share with you the one company I always recommend to practice owners: Sunbit. Sunbit's technology provides access to every single patient with a FICO score above 500 - almost 85 to 90% of people get approved with interest rates that are fair and easy. The company focuses on sp...

Marketing should not be a stress point in your practice, and finding ways to support your team while still driving new business is vital.  Tyler Jorgenson, CEO of Four Sail Digital Marketing, joins me today to discuss how to attract high-ticket customers to your practice by using automated lead systems. Tune in to find out more!  You'll learn to develop a successful digital marketing strategy and...

Orthodontic treatment can be a considerable expense for most patients; however, only 47.8% of patients are compliant with their treatment after the first year. Moreover, about 20% of those people have to get the treatment done again.  So, how can we dentists help our patients follow through? Today, my guest is Dylan Drozdowicz, entrepreneur and Founder / CEO of ToothCase LCC. Dylan has created a s...

Dentists can now own a piece of the technology they use every day in the practice! Jeremy Krell is the Managing Partner of Rever Partners, the first and only independent VC fund for oral health. Today, Jeremy joins me to discuss why oral tech is a high-performing investment opportunity for dentists and what to expect when building an investment portfolio.  We also discuss the latest trends in the...

What if you could collect patient A/R collections faster while using less staffing? Today I'm joined by Kimberlee Mulkay, Customer and Sales Manager of Abella, the first patient A/R software that provides patients with a convenient solution to pay past due balances while generating substantial financial results for your practice. Tune in to learn more! We discuss how Abella allows you to automate...

Why are bold individuals so successful in all aspects of life? Fred Joyal is an author, entrepreneur, and public speaker with over 20 years of experience in marketing and advertising. Today, he joins me to discuss why boldness is a superpower anyone can learn and how to cultivate this life skill faster.  Being bold as a dentist means you can ask for referrals, present bigger cases, give precise fe...

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Nicole Vane to discuss how consulting can be a waste of money, but investing in good software, people and systems is valuable!    Nicole grew up in Sacramento, and went to UC Berkeley to pursue her studies as a bio major. She's known she wanted to be a dentist since the age of 12. She attended Tufts University, graduating in 2003,...

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Leslie D'Agostino to discuss how we 've barely scraped the service of the cultural/societal changes that we're beginning to see. Consumers dislike dental insurance just as much as you do; people are looking for alternative options. Playing small will not serve your office, your patient base, or those needing to access care. By offe...

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Ben Dyches to discuss how the R&D tax credit provides a direct and potentially significant benefit to dental practices and dental practice owners. Most dentists are already doing things that satisfy the requirements to take this credit, but, as with all things tax-related, it's important to understand the fine print.    Dr. Benjami...

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Debi Carr to discuss cyber security and how it can protect your practice.   Debi Carr is recognized as a leader in cybersecurity and compliance. She is a Cyber Security and Crisis Management Consultant, Speaker, and CEO of   D K Carr and Associates, LLC.  She assists private practices in obtaining and maintaining security in their...