Episode 18 of the T-Bone Speaks podcast is now LIVE! For this episode, I invited my good friend and CEREC expert, Dr. Dhaval Patel, back onto the show. Dr. Dhaval Patel is a practicing dentist at Pleasant Grove Dental Group and Orthodontics in Roseville, California. He graduated from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in India and had been practicing dentistry since 2005. He’s well known as the “CEREC Guru” and is the founder of the popular Facebook group, “ Keep CERECing ,” which is dedi...
Jul 17, 2018•51 min
Join me on episode 17 of the podcast to listen to my discussion with Sandi Hudson from “ Unlock the PPO ” about how to negotiate with PPO insurance companies. Sandi is the co-owner and founder of “Unlock the PPO,” which specializes in analyzing the relationship between dental practices and PPOs and helping them to implement a successful negotiation strategy. Sandi has spent over a decade in dental office management overseeing dental insurance participation and negotiations. She’s passionate abou...
Jul 03, 2018•38 min
I’m delighted to welcome Dr. David Stern from Jarrettsville Family Dental onto the show to discuss his interest in in-house payment plans and how it has impacted his practice. Dr. David Stern obtained his DDS degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and is a current member of the American Dental Association. He is a family orientated man and enjoys the “small town lifestyle” of Jarrettsville with his wife and two adorable little daughters. When it comes to his practice, he stri...
Jun 26, 2018•38 min
On this podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Shaun Mirabal about his aspirations to be a practice owner and how he is going to put his plan into action. Dr. Shaun Mirabal graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2015 and worked as an associate dentist in DSO for two and a half years. He has since decided to open a dental practice with his wife and is committed to taking continued education courses to keep up with the latest advances in state-of-the-art technology and proced...
Jun 19, 2018•35 min
On this podcast episode, I welcome Dr. Craig Lambourne from Granbury Dental Center to the show. Dr. Lambourne graduated from the University of Southern California and obtained his DDS degree in 2015. He currently works as a dentist in Granbury Dental Care in Texas, which is a practice that focuses on a range of services including dental implants. Craig has certification and training in Invisalign and is currently on a mission to learn more about implantology by taking additional CE such as our I...
Jun 12, 2018•38 min
Join me in the latest episode of the T-Bone Speaks podcast where I speak with Dr. Holly Baller from Denver, Colorado. Holly graduated from the University of Colorado in 2016 and is now working as an associate dentist in Denver. She’s a huge advocate for continued education with a strong passion and interest in pursuing implant dentistry and Myofunctional Therapy. Her reasoning for this is because she believes that this is where modern dentistry is heading, and there is massive potential there th...
Jun 05, 2018•37 min
On this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I continue my interview with Dr. Heath Brantley from “ Wendall Family Dentistry ”. You can listen to Part 1 of this interview here . In Part 2 of our discussion, we talked about: The many benefits of oral sedation Importance of continuing education and why technology should be the focus of your next CE The different ways you can use CEREC in your practice Why you should build a practice based around YOU Planning your vision for the future and how ...
May 29, 2018•34 min
On this episode of the T-Bone Speaks Show, I sit down for an interview with Dr. Heath Brantley to discuss the importance of connecting with your patients and what it means to give them HOPE. Dr. Heath Brantley graduated from dental school in 2013 and began working as an associate for two years. He always knew that he wanted to buy his own practice and despite the discouragement he received from others along the way, he remained focused and worked hard to follow his ambitions. It wasn’t long befo...
May 22, 2018•34 min
On episode 10 of the T-Bone Speaks Show, I discuss the struggles of being a foreign graduate in the U.S with Dr. Ashish N. Kakadia. Dr. Kakadia was born and raised in India and finished dental school in 2001. Ashish admits that he detested dental school in the beginning but that all changed when he relocated to the United States. He received his DDS from the University of Illinois at the Chicago College of Dentistry in 2008 and opened his private practice, ‘ Modern Dentistry ’ in Roswell, GA in ...
May 15, 2018•39 min
On the latest episode of the T-Bone Speaks show, I talk with Dr. Kristina Palmer . Kristina grew up in Michigan and later moved to Milwaukee to attend dental school at Marquette University. She graduated in 2005 and immediately knew she wanted to own her own dental practice. In 2012, those dreams were realized when she bought Kristina Palmer DDS. We discussed: The evolution of Kristina’s practice and how it has changed over the years How to get started with sleep apnea Marketing tips and learnin...
May 08, 2018•39 min
In this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I welcome Dr. Suneet Bath to the show. Suneet grew up in a small town in Washington State and graduated in 2001. He currently owns his own dental practice, Impressions Dentistry . We discussed: The journey that led Suneet to buy his own dental practice and the challenges he faced as a new practice owner Introducing modern technology to a dated dental practice and updating its procedures Relocating and building a new practice How to incorporate Inv...
May 01, 2018•43 min
In this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks, I sit down with Dr. Kyle McKinney from Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Kyle McKinney is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. He recently purchased a new practice in Hickory, and he had some questions regarding how to grow his practice and introduce more procedures over time. Here’s what we discussed: The right time to hire an associate for your practice How to add new procedures How ...
Apr 24, 2018•36 min
On this week’s podcast episode of T-Bone Speaks, I discuss Oral Conscious Sedation and how it can help grow your practice with Dr. Brian McGue . Brian is a general dentist in Chesterton, Indiana and specializes in providing all aspects of dentistry in a relaxed but informative environment. His practice is built on the constitution of ‘family,’ and this is fulfilled by treating each patient as a valuable member of an extended family. His practice provides a full range of dental services from simp...
Apr 17, 2018•37 min
On this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks I talk to Dr. Brian Harris . Brian is a Cosmetic Dentist in Phoenix, AZ known for his ability to create beautiful looking smiles but it’s HOW he communicates with his patients that has everybody talking. His creation of the Smile Virtual Consult has allowed people thousands of miles away get answers to their dental questions for free in an open, honest and convenient way. He has assembled a team of qualified cosmetic dentists from around the world to make ...
Apr 10, 2018•34 min
In this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks I meet with Dr Zach Meyer from Clarksville, Tennessee. Zach graduated in 2016 and joined his Dad’s practice as an associate directly out of school. We discussed: Challenges with joining the family practice Implementing cone beam technology and making it the standard of care in your office Resistance to change Dental implants and other opportunities with cone bean The value of ongoing education Setting clear expectations about compensation Getting to know y...
Apr 03, 2018•49 min
Do you have questions about medical billing? Are you unsure whether medical billing is right for your practice? I get more questions about medical billing than anything else. It’s an area that is laden with much confusion and overwhelming information. My goal, in this week’s T-Bone speaks podcast, is to help dentists make a decision as to whether or not medical billing is right for their practice. I invited Hootan Shahidi (President at Cross Over Dental Enterprises) to talk about medical billing...
Mar 27, 2018•44 min
There are two hats that every dentist has to wear. Hat number 1 is the dentist as an employee. Hat number 2 is the dentist as a leader. Many people think that a leader is only the person who owns the practice. I think this is a misconception, and in my opinion whether you are an associate, a hospital dentist…or whatever your role may have, you always wear both hats. All dentist are leaders, regardless of whether they own the practice. Plus, all dentists who own the practice still have a role as ...
Mar 20, 2018•53 min
3 Ways to Grow Your Dental Practice Show Notes Whether you want more money, more time, or more personal satisfaction, growth is essential to meeting your goals with your dental practice. There are 3 ways that you can successfully grow your dental practice, and this podcast shows us the best routes for growth and increased revenue. Option #1: Raising Fees If you want to start making more money, you’ll need to take a look at your fees. Raising your fees is accomplished in several ways. You can sta...
Mar 05, 2018•33 min
I'm coming back March 5, 2018 with weekly episodes! I wanted to quickly share with you some insight into what will be coming, why I went away, and what you can do to help keep the podcast going. I struggle doing anything without my whole heart in it. Furthermore, I'm "IN IT TO WIN IT". I simply got bored and wasn't getting enough direct feedback about the podcast. It wasn't until people started asking me about the podcast when I was speaking that I began to realize the impact it was having. So I...
Feb 24, 2018•5 min
On today’s replay from the Dental Hacks Podcast, T-Bone opens up about his recent experience attending the Pritikin Longevity Center. The whole experience left T-Bone with a greater understanding of what embracing holistic health looks like and what it takes to maintain that lifestyle. If you want to make a change regarding your health but you need a little extra motivation, this is the episode for you - don't’ miss it!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message
Oct 02, 2017•50 min
On today’s replay from the Dental Hacks Podcast, T-Bone shares lessons that he has learned in a professional setting and on a more personal note, lessons he learned on his weight loss journey. T-Bone’s case for a patient and gradual approach of incremental change is one that everyone can learn from and use to implement meaningful and lasting change in their life. You don’t want to miss a minute of this fascinating episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message
Sep 25, 2017•34 min
T-Bone’s father was a dentist in India, but took the risk and came to America when Tarun was two years old to chase the American Dream. On today’s episode, T-Bone shares the story of growing up in the hotel his dad owned and being inspired to become a dentist because of his dad’s work as a denture technician while he was waiting for the hotel business to become profitable.. Listen and enjoy T-Bone’s inspiring story.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message
Sep 18, 2017•38 min
T-Bone winds up his series on Millennial dentists with today’s interview of Dr. Baron Grutter. Dr. Grutter has fully embraced Continuing Education and dental technology, which has resulted in his practice growing by over 70%. On this episode, Dr. Grutter explains the role of technology in expanding his practice, and talks about why he was willing to invest in expensive technology so early in his career. Listen to discover how dental technology empowers you to add services and advance your life a...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Implant dentistry was not Dr. Peyman Raissi’s original plan. He wanted to be a general dentist and assumed he would work in corporate dentistry. On this episode, T-Bone’s series on Millennial dentists continues as Dr. Raissi shares the story of how he ended up doing implants almost exclusively in the practice that he built after just two-and-a-half years in corporate. Listen to this incredible story and learn some ways that you can take your own dental career to new levels.--- Send in a voice me...
Sep 04, 2017•50 min
Dr. Nathan Jergensen is a dentist in Hemet, California, a town of 80,000. He purchased and merged two dental practices from retiring dentists, and has begun the process of transforming his practice from old-school thinking into a modern, thriving practice. On this episode, he shares his journey and interacts with T-Bone on many of the issues he faces in the transforming process.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 16 min
The T-Bone Speaks podcast series on Millennial dentists continues with today’s interview of Dr. David Scardella. T-Bone’s purpose for this series is to show young dentists that their debt does not need to hold them back, to encourage dentists of all generations to relate well with one another, and to raise awareness of what is coming in dentistry so that he and colleagues of his generation don’t become part of the “old school” that doesn’t know what is going on.--- Send in a voice message: https...
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 8 min
What does it take to build a sustainable dental practice? How much debt do you need to take on in order to make that happen? How can you start saving when you have so much debt? T-Bone’s series on millennial dentists continues as he discusses these topics and more in today’s interview with Dr. Sully Sullivan of The Millennial Dentist podcast. Listen in to get insights about the changing culture of dentistry and how to thrive as part of that culture regardless of how long you have been in practic...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr
Dr. Wade Pilling is a dentist and entrepreneur in Boise, Idaho. He likes running multiple businesses and has done well with both his dental practice and his outside ventures. On this episode, he tells the story of building up his practice and leveraging his income to invest in other businesses as well. Listen to this interview to get valuable investment ideas and learn some key principles for investing well.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbonespeaks/message
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr
After walking away from purchasing a practice that wasn’t a good fit, John Pasicznyk worked as an associate for two and a half years. On this episode, John shares his story, from failures and discouragement to being the owner of multiple thriving dental practices. He details the journey from one practice to four, with all the ups and downs. Listen in to hear John’s story and to learn from his experience in owning multiple dental practices. Working with associates in multiple dental practices Dr....
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 12 min
For Dr. Abbey Morales, working as a dental associate has been a wonderful opportunity for mentorship. On today’s episode, Dr. Morales shares her story and how she has benefited from being mentored by an established dentist, and what she does to be sure she learns as much as she can from him. Listen in as Abbey and T-Bone discuss what makes a great mentor, the joys and challenges of working as a dental associate, how to become a leader, and finding your passion. Continuing Education is crucial fo...
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 11 min
