Check out this amazing conversation between Dr. Mike and Dr. Stacy! In this episode, they discuss: The importance of looking at the etiology of malocclusion and the role airway/breathing plays in the development of malocclusion. The status of the online challenge that Dr. Mike made to debate Kevin O’Brien. The ethical and logistical challenges associated with conducting randomized control trials on patients suffering with sleep-disordered breathing. What we can learn from Peter Attia, author of ...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 52
Don’t miss this amazing discussion with speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist Nicole Goldfarb! We discuss: The distinction between speech-language pathology and orofacial myology/myofunctional therapy (HINT: Not all speech pathologists are not myofunctional therapists!). The fact that speech pathologists get little-to-no training in myofunctional therapy and how/why she became interested in it. How Nicole began to notice the relationship between airway and speech. That 4 in 5 k...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 51
After associating with Dr. Stuart Frost for 7 years, Trevor is going to be opening his own practice in Gilbert, AZ in the upcoming months. He sat down with me for an amazing conversation where we discussed a wide range of topics, including: · What motivated Trevor to go out and start his own practice. · Trevor’s four pillars of life – family, faith, fitness, and teeth, and how he tries to balance them all. · The sacrifices our wives have made (as do many spouses!) to support our careers. · The i...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 50
What a great conversation with an amazing orthodontist and person, Dr. Courtney Lavigne! We cover everything from her professional journey, to her personal struggles with Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, to the challenges of balancing a career with the responsibilities of family and motherhood (as she is currently 38 weeks pregnant!). You’ll hear us discuss: What led Courtney to sell her successful restorative practice after 10 years and return to school to specialize in orthodontics. The impac...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 49
He’s back! In September 2023, I had Ty on to talk about CBCT imaging. Now he has a new role as a practice transition broker with Professional Transition Strategies (PTS) where he assists with pairing doctors with a DSO that best fits their needs and desires. In this episode, we do a deep dive into all things DSO (OSO, etc.), including: What PTS is and how they can get the best financial and personal outcome for a provider when looking to sell to a DSO. The value of having a sell-side-only repres...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, I interview Dr. Dan Grob. Dan has been a practicing orthodontist for 40 years, has been actively involved in academia throughout his career, has published numerous articles, and is the past Editorial Director of OrthoTown magazine. Dan recently discovered the numerous and amazing benefits of providing more early orthodontic treatment and it has transformed how he approaches patient care. We discuss: What it was like purchasing Charlie Tweed’s brother’s practice in AZ. Why Dan di...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, I interview Matt Rej, Partner with Merchant Cost Consulting (MCC). Matt and his colleagues started MCC to help doctors save money on their credit card processing fees. He and I discuss: The dirty secrets of the CC processing industry, including how they generate extremely high profits off the backs of dental and medical offices. What is considered a good target percentage of CC processing fees that your practice should be paying. Which CC processing rates can be negotiated and w...
Apr 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true pioneer in the area of 3D imaging, TMJ, and airway-focused orthodontics, Dr. Bill Harrell. We discuss: How his interest in TMJ was shaped by his work with the legendary Dr. Bill Farrar. How his relationship with Dr. David Hatcher, a world expert in craniofacial radiology, got Bill interested in both 3D imaging and airway in the 1990s. What he learned from Dr. Christian Guilleminault that helped change his thinking on pediatric airway a...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, I speak with an expert in the field of commercial real estate, Mr. Colin Carr. Colin's firm, CARR, is the nation's leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. They are licensed in all 50 states and represent over 5500 clients of all sizes across the US. We discuss: The reason why doctors need a tenant broker and how having one can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of a lease. Why doctors are at a major disadvantage...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44
Dr. Derek Mahony is an orthodontist and educator who has practiced clinical orthodontics for 36 years. He and I engage in a fascinating conversation about early treatment, including: How Derek became aware of the role that interceptive orthodontics can play in facilitating the normal growth and development of the craniofacial complex. Why he is so passionate about the value of early orthodontic treatment. The challenges Derek faced in the early 1990s practicing in Sydney, Australia. Derek’s PhD ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Dr. Mike interviews the amazing Dr. Rebecca Bockow – a duly trained orthodontist and periodontist, to discuss: How Becca’s background in restorative dentistry and periodontics helped her understand the critically important role that interceptive orthodontic treatment can play in redirecting growth and reducing the severity of the malocclusion. The impact Drs. Slick VanArsdall, Vince Kokich, and Jeff Rouse had on Becca’s approach to interceptive orthodontic treatment. The need to...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 42
Check out this great conversation with the amazing and brilliant Dr. Dave Singh. Dave is a true expert in craniofacial growth and development, airway, and early orthodontic treatment, and we discuss: Dave’s background in craniofacial orthodontics and how it led to his understanding of the ability of dentofacial orthopedics to impact airway patency. The functional matrix hypothesis and what Dave asked Melvin Moss about it. How Dave developed the spatial matrix hypothesis to expound upon the funct...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 41
Don’t miss this amazing conversation with Dr. Jeremy Manuele. Jeremy is a private practice orthodontist, a part-time faculty member at UNLV, and the creator of the MARPE 360 CE course. In this episode, we discuss: The flaws with the current pediatric AHI scale and classification of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The importance of differentiating OSA from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The reason why the orthodontist, not the pediatrician, should be the quarterback of sleep-related b...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 40
Don’t miss this amazing conversation with author, entrepreneur, and dental practice consultant Kirk Teachout! In this episode, we discuss: How Kirk went from building a company in the music industry to becoming a dental consultant. Kirk’s unique approach to dental practice management that helps maximize efficiency and minimize physical time in the office. The key to taking his wife’s dental practice from $300k in revenue to over $1mil in revenue in 2 years’ time – all while only seeing patients ...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 39
Don’t miss this fascinating episode with orthodontist and entrepreneur Dr. Rael Bernstein! In this interview, we discuss: · How Rael expanded his practice from renting one chair in a colleague’s office to owning and operating 11 orthodontic practices! · The way Rael is able to maintain a work-life balance with such a busy schedule. · What Rael believes are the best marketing strategies to grow and sustain a practice. · The importance of starting to diagnose the patient before you even look at th...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 38
This is a re-posting of an awesome episode on enamel recontouring that was released in June 2023. Our audience has grown so much since that time and I'd like for all our new viewers to be able to provide this amazing service to their patients! In this episode, I review the art and science of recontouring anterior teeth that will set your work apart from your competitors and have your patients raving about how their teeth look! Important points that will be discussed include: Which teeth to recon...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 37
How would you rate your hiring process? Do you feel you consistently attract A-players who develop into outstanding team members? If you’re like most of us, the answer to that question is “no!” Dr. Mike Neal and his wife had the same issue and that’s why they created Build My Team – a hiring service that provides highly qualified candidates for hire in medical and dental practices throughout North America. In this episode, we discuss: · What motivated Dr. Neal and his wife to start Build My Team...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 36
AT DOC, WE'RE ABOUT HELPING YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY! If you want to know how to reach financial freedom, THIS is the episode you MUST SEE!! Dr. Mike will review the steps that he and his wife took to go from zero cash flow and a negative net worth to attaining financial freedom in less than 20 years, including: The importance of filling out a balance sheet to gain a better understanding of your current financial situation. The different components that make up a ba...
Jan 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 35
Don’t miss this amazing conversation with Dr. Shereen Lim – author of the book “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive” and practicing dentist from Perth, Australia! In this episode, we discuss: The origin of Dr. Lim’s passion for early interceptive orthodontics. The impact of early maxillary expansion on airway and breathing. Why Dr. Lim feels that starting treatment even before the age of 7 years old can be beneficial. What motivated Dr. Lim to write her book, “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive” and why it took 6 years ...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 34
This week’s episode is a re-release of an interview with my first guest on The DOC Podcast - Dr. Jeff Rothenberg! Our audience has grown so much since this was released back in June 2023 that I wanted to give everyone a chance to hear our amazing conversation! SUMMARY : Don't miss this amazing interview with Dr. Jeff Rothenberg! Jeff is an orthodontist who has an awesome practice in his hometown of Aventura, FL. He has been developing the arches of preadolescent patients in the early mixed denti...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 33
I had another amazing conversation with Dr. Stacy Ochoa! In this episode, we discuss: · Stacy’s lecture at the Winds of Change meeting in St. Louis (organized by Maz Moshari). · References from the early-mid 1900s that discussed the role that environmental factors play in the development of malocclusion and the value of performing arch development in the primary and/or early-mixed dentition. · The divide that exists between academia and private practice. · Reasons why research and academia so of...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
Don’t miss Part 2 of my conversation on wealth-building with my financial advisor, Justin Smith, CFA, CFP! In this episode, Justin and I discuss: • Emergency Funds - who needs one, what type of expenses to include, how many months of expenses it should cover, and where you should keep the dollars. • The philosophical approach to investing that Justin recommends to his clients. • How to approach diversification both within and among asset classes. • The numerous benefits of having a wider margin ...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 30
DON’T MISS THIS EPISODE of The DOC Podcast with embezzlement expert David Harris!! In this amazing episode we will discuss: • How David got involved in the embezzlement industry and how his ability to “think like a criminal” has helped him in his career. • The percentage of practices that have been embezzled AND the percentage of practices that have been embezzled on multiple occasions. • The most common reason why employees steal from employers. • Whether small or large practices/teams are more...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 31
DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!! Dr. Ploumis, a practicing orthodontist and attorney, offers invaluable advice regarding many of the legal issues that dentists, especially those practicing orthodontics, face each and every day. We discuss: · The Standard of Care including what it is, what it is not, and how to practice within it. · CBCT including liability exposure if one is taken versus if one is not taken and if/when the images should be read by a radiologist. · Airway and Orthodontics including the...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 29
Check out Part 3B of my 3-part podcast series with dental CPA and CFP John Vento! In this episode, titled “Tax-Smart Retirement Savings Strategies,” John will cover: o Reasons why you should want to set up a retirement plan for your practice and how it can help with employee recruitment and retention. o The SECURE Act 2.0 , including when it was passed into law, when it becomes effective, and how it will impact retirement plan contributions for you and your employees. o The recent expansion of t...
Nov 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 28
In this episode you’ll learn: • How to calculate your specific “Point X” (the point at which you reach financial freedom) and can retire using actual data from your individual situation! • How to use a Traditional IRA to decrease your taxable income and accelerate your wealth accumulation. • The pros and cons of a Traditional IRA vs. a Roth IRA and how to determine which is better for your circumstances. • The tremendous advantages of owning your own practice when it comes to your ability to agg...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, I sit down to talk with the current President of the AAO, Dr. Myron Guymon, and discuss: • What he feels is the role of the AAO in our profession. • The three primary areas that the AAO focuses upon. • The Consumer Advocacy Program (CAP) and why he feels it is both effective and important. • The limitations of what can be said as part of the CAP. • Some of the resources that the AAO offers to members. • The resources that the AAO offers to residents, what the AAO is doing to try...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
In Part 1 of this amazing discussion with my financial advisor, Justin Smith, CFP, CFA, you’ll learn: · How to determine if/when you need a financial advisor. · What a fiduciary is and why you need to make sure your financial advisor is one. · The most important questions to ask a prospective financial advisor to determine if they are the right fit. · If you should look for an advisor who is “fee only.” · The red flags to look out for when seeking a financial advisor. · If it’s possible to make ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 25
Don’t miss Part 2 of my interview with the amazing Dr. Stacy Ochoa! You’ll learn: • Why Dr. Mike and Dr. Stacy are so passionate about the topic of sleep-disordered breathing interceptive orthodontic treatment. • The importance of diagnosing and treating the etiology of the malocclusion and how to determine if/when a patient has a transverse discrepancy that can be helped by expansion. • Examples from the otolaryngological literature demonstrating the relationship between pediatric sleep-disorde...
Nov 02, 2023•58 min•Ep. 24
Don’t miss this amazing interview with Dr. Mike and Dr. Stacy Ochoa, a general dentist with a profound understanding of airway, its role in craniofacial growth and development, the ability of the dentist and orthodontist to detect airway issues in pediatric patients, and the role of interceptive orthodontic in the improvement of sleep-disordered breathing. You’ll learn: • Why Stacy is so passionate about airway treatment. • Why we need to take a proactive approach to addressing the etiology of t...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 23
