The Raving Patients Podcast

How can outsourcing insurance billing benefit your dental practice?  Angela Holland is a dental billing specialist and founder of Preferred Dental Services, a company that provides seamless insurance billing and billing system implementation for practices nationwide. In this week's episode, Angela joins me to discuss the top three reasons why dental practice owners should consider outsourcing thei...

Are you struggling to attract and retain high-quality dental teams?  Kara Kelley is the founder and CEO of Clinical HR LLC, a Human Resources advisory firm for dental and medical practices. Kara helps dental practice leaders develop strategic HR systems that engage their teams and strengthen their practice. In this week's episode, Kara joins me to share her insights on attracting and retaining top...

With so many dental practice management software options in the market, finding the one that better works for your dental practice can be overwhelming. But if what you want is to streamline your workflow and enhance the patient experience, I've got the perfect solution! Rania Saleh, DDS, is a leader and entrepreneur in dentistry. She is the Founder and President of Oryx Dental, a management platfo...

Most practice owners approach marketing from a tactical perspective instead of creating a roadmap for achieving their objectives. As a result, many don't get the results they're looking for and end up wasting precious time and money. Fortunately, you can implement a few strategies right now to update your dental marketing and succeed in 2023! Nicole Toudouze is the co-founder and CEO of Transcende...

It's not a secret that hygiene departments can be incredibly profitable. However, many practices struggle to make their hygiene department profitable with the current labor market, inflation, and insurance reimbursement rates. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can implement to drive hygiene production and quickly generate more revenue! Wendy Briggs is the Founder of Hygiene Diamonds, an I...

As the costs of going to dental school keep increasing, dental professionals need to find ways to work towards financial independence and a debt-free future. However, many new dentists still struggle to clear their student loans and other high-interest-rate debt. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way! Caroline Clerisme is a dentist in New Hampshire and the founder of Doctors Out of...

Is brushing your teeth sustainable? Lynda Sherman is a dental professional with more than 30 years of experience. She recently created a biodegradable, eco-friendly dental subscription box called Get Mouthy. Besides being a fantastic dental care product, everything inside the box is all-natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable. Today, Lynda joins me to discuss sustainability in dental care, what...

Dental marketing is tricky, complex, and strategic. Unfortunately, many dental professionals don't take the time to learn the fundamentals, and marketing companies know this. So, how can you tell whether a dental marketing company is actually effective or just taking advantage of you? Rusty Curtis is the founder of DentalCMO and has helped hundreds of dentists across the globe drive billions in re...

The typical dentist comes out of dental school with a ton of debt and very little money. Moreover, they have to plan appropriately to set themselves up for years to come, but many fail. So, how can dentists avoid the pitfalls of financial ruin? Edward Dennis is a financial advisor specializing in the dental market. He has a lot of experience helping dental professionals plan their financial future...

As many of my listeners know, I completely retired from clinical dentistry in 2022. I've had many ups and downs and learned countless valuable things throughout the various stages of my career, and I'm really excited for the next one. Today, I want to share my story with you; my background in dentistry, the tools that helped me grow a $2.4 million practice, and how I began helping dental professio...

Many patients reject third-party financing options because they fear they'll end up paying hidden fees they didn't know about. Unfortunately, in many cases, the fear is not unfounded. But it doesn't have to be this way! Bennett Winton is a strategic partnership manager at Wisetack, a BNPL solution for home repair, dental, veterinary, and automotive services. Previously a management consultant at K...

As the dental industry evolves, new challenges arise, and only the best-prepared dental professionals will be able to tackle them. However, it seems that recent graduates are struggling to do so. Is there a way to better prepare dentists entering the space for these new challenges? Dr. Amrita R. Patel is a general dentist in private practice with her father, endodontist Dr. Rohit Z. Patel, in West...

As ransomware attacks and data breaches keep increasing, implementing proper cybersecurity measures is becoming increasingly crucial for dental practices. Failing to do so might put your dental practice's data at serious risk. Fortunately, protecting your dental practice from ransomware attacks is easier than you might think! Amy Wood is a best-selling author, speaker, consultant, and coach. She h...

Are you struggling with your online dental marketing? It's no secret that dental marketing is a very competitive field - failing to develop effective marketing strategies can quickly render your dental practice irrelevant. Fortunately, it's not too late to step up your dental marketing game and stand out from the pack! Ted Kozel is the Director of Healthcare Sales of Socius Marketing, a digital ma...

The workforce participation rate in the dental industry is at an all-time low. The days of simply going onto a job board and quickly finding and hiring a candidate are gone.  Dental hygienists are inundated with offers, and candidates frequently ghost dental offices for work interviews. Even so, there are still tools and strategies through which dental offices can overcome these challenges and tur...

With so much going on inside a dental practice on any given day, it's easy to forget about updating your social media accounts.  Moreover, Instagram marketing is a very competitive field when it comes to dental practices, and inaction can quickly render you irrelevant. So, what are some Instagram marketing best practices dental professionals can adopt? This week I welcome Gina Marcus, DMD, and exp...

Most people are running full speed in life but aren't sure what direction or what they are running towards. So they begin to run faster and faster - and beat themselves up for not being further along. As this goalpost keeps moving, suffering and mental health problems increase. Countless dental professionals struggle daily with these issues, but the good news is that it doesn't have to be that way...

Are you tired of your patients not taking you seriously? Are you frustrated when your patients don't own their disease? You are not alone!  More than ever, patients need to comprehend our message of overall health through dental wellness.   Emme Sanders, RDH, transforms dental practices with her high energy and positive approach to coaching. She has expanded her leadership and interpersonal skills...

Are you looking to build your dental practice's following and engagement on social media platforms? As the social media algorithm continues to evolve, dental practice owners must stay updated with the latest trends and online marketing techniques. So, what is the best strategy to attract more patients and position yourself as your community's dental practice of choice? Mary Robb is the CEO & found...

Running a dental business isn't easy. We have to do everything, from SEO and marketing to handling payroll, while still focusing on our clinical work. To make things worse, we never learn business acumen at dental school! Fortunately, you are more than capable of being a successful clinician and business owner - you just need the right tools. Kasper is a smart integrated platform that allows you t...

There's one thing on which all dental professionals will agree: it's tough to make money with Invisalign. With so many costs, refinements, scans, and chair visits, it's no wonder many dentists choose not to offer this treatment. But what if you could make $150,000+ a year passively by offering Invisalign treatment - for FREE? Two Front is a tech-enabled, collaborative platform that helps dentists...

Too often, dental practices don't realize that they are missing critical elements of their marketing or that their well-intentioned efforts have caused self-inflicted marketing wounds. So, what is the best strategy to avoid these common dental marketing mistakes? Jamie DiBease is an online dental marketing professional and owner of dental marketing company Day One. Today, Jamie joins me to discuss...

Change is difficult. It's uncomfortable, complicated and sometimes even painful.  As a dental professional managing a busy practice, creating lasting change, and finding the right mindset to succeed can be challenging. The problem is that not developing that mindset only prevents you from improving your dentistry, growing your practice, and succeeding in life.  Maggie Augustyn, practicing dentist...

Social media is essential to dental marketing and arguably the most effective way to attract new patients today. However, doing your own social media marketing can be challenging, especially when managing a busy practice. Fortunately, it's not too late to reach your social media goals for 2022! 🎯 Rita Zamora is a seasoned dental professional and owner of Connect90.com, a social media solutions we...

There's so much that needs to be done in a dental office daily, and with the Great Recession, finding someone to work at the front desk is becoming harder and harder. Fortunately, there's a much faster and cost-effective alternative to scale your dental practice in 2022! MedVA.com is a virtual healthcare staffing company founded by doctors to assist medical and dental practices in meeting their st...