For years we have used CEREC Dental Milling machines and they are excellent. But it is so exciting to get something new in the door. So today, we’re talking all about some new tech in the practice and why the clear choice was a new VHF lab mill. You’ll learn all about some of the challenges we’ve run into with existing technology which you may also relate to and you’ll learn the things we hope to see in alternatives for specific uses. CEREC Dental Milling Machines are great for specific things a...
Feb 21, 2023•34 min
Goal setting and reflecting on last year are big buzz words at the start of a new year, but for business owners, these things are crucial. But when it comes to reading reports, what numbers are important? What do they all mean? And most importantly, how can we use these numbers to set goals and drive the business forward? In this episode, Aubrey joins me as we dig into our own metrics and discuss some key points that will keep us moving forward in 2023. Metrics are only as good as what you do wi...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min
When it comes to the owner and associate relationship, sometimes things can get a little uncomfortable. As the owner, how do you manage the associate that is growing and is being successful? There’s a natural hesitation in associates growing and doing more because what does that mean for you? You can look at it in one of two ways. You can be threatened by it and refuse to give them the work they can handle. Or you can step aside and give them the opportunities to grow and level up. The latter me...
Feb 07, 2023•25 min
Welcome Back! Well, it has been a minute since you’ve heard a new Millennial Dentist episode! So much has happened and I am thrilled to bring more content your way. Listen to this quick episode to learn what to expect in coming episodes. There has been so much change and so much growth within our practice and what we are doing with education. The podcast is going to be an extension of that to help each other push our professions forward. We’re coming back with a vengeance and already have severa...
Feb 07, 2023•6 min
Today, we are chatting with a fellow dentist, Amy. She talks about what she has learned in buying her practice, having her husband as a business partner, and how she started out in her new practice as an office manager doing the behind-the-scenes work. When she transitioned over to working full-time at her practice, Amy found that she wasn’t as stressed working in-between her practice and her full-time job. However, as they want to maximize their production at their practice, they take on emerge...
Nov 30, 2021•44 min
Today, we are chatting live in Miami with Dr. Rusty and Dr. Corey to chat about the future of AI in dentistry and predictions on where we think that technology will be taking dentistry in the future. Dr. Corey has been creating online courses with his newest course, Transcendental Education, to show others how to fabricate components in-house. There’s so much AI in dentistry today; he and his team are focusing on full-arch guides in his lab. When you utilize technology efficiently, your team can...
Nov 23, 2021•34 min
Today, we are chatting with Dr. Jackson Hall, our new team member! Dr. Hall graduated from the University of Memphis and is here to talk to us about the gap in dental education regarding income, tax write-offs, and how to run a practice as a business. The most significant checks I’ve written since I’ve started my business were for taxes, by a long shot. When you run a business, you need to find out how to mitigate taxes with tax write-offs and lower your taxable income legally. My advice to youn...
Nov 16, 2021•45 min
We are chatting with Justin Maceroy from Midwest Dental Arts and Nikoli Mensuri from Detroit Dental Lab. Both guests are here to discuss 3D printing in dentistry, reforming their staff based on technology, and how our labs are set up based on our dental specialties. Clinicians need to stay informed about new technologies, which is essential for providing excellent dental care to clients. The more you know about in-house design and specialty dentistry, the greater you can offer services to your p...
Nov 09, 2021•27 min
We are excited to have opened our new location, which we have been practicing for the past three weeks. Listen to today’s episode as we talk about our new practice, where we are going, and our goals for the future of our businesses. Today, we talk about our past and how busy we were after graduating from dental school. Between getting our practices set up, getting married, starting families, and building houses, we’ve finally gotten to a point in our lives where we can slow down and enjoy life m...
Nov 02, 2021•50 min
We are excited to be at the Mastermind in Smithville, Tennessee, on the second day. We are broadcasting from this event, and we are joined by Dr. Matt Corbin and Dr. Ben Height to chat about lifestyle, family life and dentistry, and profitability of your practice. In our roundtable today, we discuss the importance of designing your dental office space around your specific office and practice needs. Dr. Corbin took over a practice from Dr. Silverstein four years ago and has since doubled his busi...
Sep 14, 2021•45 min
Today we are celebrating the grand opening of Sullivan Dental Partners! A long-term vision to building the practice, we are talking about the steps of our journey and how we could reach our goal of dental partnership. Listen in to find out the challenges we’ve had, successes, and how we solved the partnership problems. After organizing the office and getting into an efficient workflow, Dr. Rick and Dr. Sully decided to reinvest their business profit back into the business to grow their practice....
Sep 07, 2021•50 min
Today we are celebrating the grand opening of Sullivan Dental Partners! A long-term vision to building the practice, we are talking about the steps of our journey and how we could reach our goal of dental partnership. Listen in to find out the challenges we’ve had, successes, and how we solved the partnership problems. Dr. Rick believes and teaches that the best investment you can make is your investment in yourself. So, when they combined forces, Dr. Rick and Dr. Sully could pick up restoration...
Aug 31, 2021•29 min
Today we are celebrating the grand opening of Sullivan Dental Partners! A long-term vision to building the practice, we are talking about the steps of our journey and how we could reach our goal of dental partnership. Listen in to find out the challenges we’ve had, successes, and how we solved the partnership problems. When they merged, Dr. Sully hesitated because he would now have only half the number of chairs, patients, and income. At first, the senior Sullivan would debrief the younger Sulli...
Aug 24, 2021•25 min
Today we are in Nashville with our tribe recording this episode! We have Eric Clarke from Downtown Nashville Dental and Donny Murray, to name a couple of our guests today, on our show. Sun is from Tru, and they provide custom abutments for crown restoration. Selling over 8.000 abutments per month, 70% of production goes directly to the lab. As a dental milling specialists, they can create custom abutments for any type of restoration or dental work. A Swiss-type CNC machine is a type of turning c...
Aug 03, 2021•44 min
Today we have Shay with us again for another episode, and we chat about milling experiences and opportunities that you can take advantage of for your dental practice. Tony, Darren, and Donny also join us to talk about his experience with different types of dental mills. Sully’s practice currently has three mills a wet, a wet/dry, and a prime mill. He is presently milling Zirconia in less than five minutes with his prime mill. Because he can create milled items quickly, Sully can do his patient p...
Jul 27, 2021•44 min
Today we have Shea Tolbert and Tony Mennito with us to chat about how dental ecosystems work, how 3D printing has advanced dentistry, and what students are currently learning in dental school. We also talk about digital design and when is a good time to hire a digital designer into your practice. Ecosystems and branching out to find a mentor are critical to your success as a dentist. The progression of digital dentistry is happening faster than manufacturers can keep up with the demand. We’ve be...
Jul 20, 2021•48 min
Today we have Holly, who grew up in dentistry and the airline industry inside the state of Tennessee. As a ramp rat for almost five years, she has flown all over the country. When she was 18, she moved to Charlotte to instruct and teach other US Air employees. She was working too many hours and having a job with more stability, she decided to get into working for a local dental practice. Holly decided to go to school to become a dental assistant. After graduating, the practice she worked for bro...
Jul 13, 2021•53 min
Today is a phone-a-friend episode where we talk to another dental associate owner and put them on the spot with a surprise interview! We chat about core elements of hiring a new associate or team member, how you can set them up for success, and why you need to set clear expectations with your new staff. We talk about critical elements to hiring a successful associate who will ultimately be a productive team member, expectations, and our experiences with past hires. Advice from our past experienc...
Aug 04, 2020•45 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. Welcome back to another episode! Episode 97, I'm joined by guest host J...
Jul 09, 2020•50 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. Welcome back to another episode! Episode 96, we chat with Dr. Zach Allm...
Jun 30, 2020•54 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. Welcome back to another episode! Episode 95 is geared toward young dent...
Jun 23, 2020•43 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. We’ve flipped the interview today and are being interviewed by the owne...
Jun 16, 2020•58 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. Today, Dr. Peyman is working, so I’ve brought on two special guests. Th...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. We talk about the events that have shaped us and changed what we knew, ...
Jun 02, 2020•47 min
Dentistry is changing. Technology, education, and resources are closer to our fingertips now more than ever! Are you ready to learn what millennial dentists are doing to exceed patient expectations, enjoy dentistry more and take vacations and how this generation can join up with the previous generation to make for an unstoppable dental team? Wait no longer! Listen in and find out how to push your lifestyle to the next level. Welcome to episode 91, where Dr. Sullivan and I are going to talk about...
Jan 05, 2020•36 min
We are live from the Spear Education Center in Scottsdale Arizona. Sully and Dr. Will Jones are here for the Restoring the Edentulous Arch workshop and the Demystifying Occlusion seminar. We are joined by Dr. Sunny Virdi, Dr. Todd Honcharik, and Dr. Murad Zaman. We talk about starting a new practice, marketing, and photography. We also talk about biomimetic dentistry. Which is all about tooth structure conservation. We also talk about rubber dams, materials, and prep. We also talk about insuranc...
Oct 15, 2019•52 min
We are live at Spear Studio, and so excited to introduce Dr. Darin Dichter. This studio is where a lot of the recorded video content for Spear Education is filmed. Dr. Dichter is the resident prosthodontist at Spear Education. He brings with him 20 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience. He is also an instructor for the upcoming workshop Restoring the Edentulous Arch . Sully and Dr. Dichter kick the show off with Dr. Dichter sharing his background growing up in Oregon, and how he a...
Oct 08, 2019•59 min
Dr. Sullivan and I are catching up on life after a fun-filled summer. We’ve got to get back into the swing-of-things, and we kick off this episode with Dr. Sullivan as he talks about what it was like coming out of dental school and working in his dad’s practice. He also tells us about how his experience has changed his perspective in his dental practice journey. We talk about how maturity has played a role in Dr. Sullivan’s practice: how to work with team members and how to run a business. The m...
Oct 01, 2019•43 min
Dr. Peyray and I are catching up on life after a fun-filled summer. We’ve got to get back into the swing-of-things, and we kick off this episode with Dr. Peyray as he spills figuring out the logistics of labs. What goes on at the laboratory end? How do they process labs? This has been a significant learning experience for him. He tells all about his new perspective and appreciation for laboratory testers and the steps to testing to kick-off this episode. We talk about the best advice for owning ...
Oct 01, 2019•35 min
Sully, Peyray, and Dr. Rick Sullivan are joined today by Dr. David Wong. Dr. Wong is a periodontist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has his own practice, and he speaks and teaches about perio. We talk about Dr. Wong and how he got started, and he shares his own unique perspective on periodontics and running his specialized practice. We also talk about his use of social media and his Instagram accounts. His personal account features a lot of shots of Dr. Wong working out. He shares his fitness routine w...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
