Episode description

Join hosts Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan, Dr. Richard Offutt, and Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan as they introduce Simplify Dentistry Podcast - a new platform dedicated to building community among dental professionals. Discover how these experienced dentists aim to break down the isolation of solo practice by bringing valuable insights, expert guests, and practical solutions directly to dental practitioners, all in a casual, judgment-free environment.

• 00:00 - Welcome and host introductions

• 00:09 - Dr. Richard Offutt's background and vision for Simplify

• 00:59 - Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan shares his journey to dentistry

• 02:43 - Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan's path and perspective on work-life balance

• 04:21 - Introduction to Simplify Dentistry's mission

• 05:21 - Addressing real practice challenges

• 06:05 - Discussion on practice evolution and growth

• 07:18 - Preview of expert guests and valuable insights

• 08:33 - Community benefits and free resources

• 09:59 - Call to action and how to join

1. Community Support: Creating a judgment-free space for dental professionals to connect and share experiences

2. Practical Solutions: Addressing real-world challenges in operations, staffing, practice management, financial management and clinical techniques

3. Expert Access: Leveraging decades of experience in the dental space to bring industry leaders' insights directly to practitioners.

4. Professional Growth: Focus on continuing education and practice evolution

5. Work-Life Balance: Emphasis on building a successful practice while maintaining a personal life

• Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan: UNC graduate and practicing dentist focused on work-life balance and community building in dentistry. Experience operating dental group purchasing organization. Bringing clinical, operational and industry experience. A contributing author for Dental Economics and other industry-leading publications.

• Dr. Richard Offutt: Davidson College and UNC graduate with specialty training from the University of Pennsylvania. Experience operating dental group purchasing organization, built multi-location specialty practice, experience building a DSO as well as being a dental consultant.

• Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan: UNC graduate and practicing dentist who developed his passion for dentistry through shadowing and hands-on experience.  A former researcher, he is active in continuing education and dental volunteering. Owns, and practices in a successful single-doctor practice in Charlotte. 

• Personal journeys into dentistry

• Solo practice challenges and solutions

• Practice management strategies

• Continuing education opportunities

• Financial success 

• Work-life balance in dentistry

• Community building

• Digital dentistry innovations

• Clinical success

• Landscape of dentistry and current trends 

• Sameer Puri - Accomplished industry leader. Educator, community builder, and current Chief clinical office of Imagen Dental partners.

• Mike Skramstad - Digitial Dentistry educator. Involved in product testing and development in the digital world.

• Ryan Molis - Invisalign educator 

• Meena Barsoum- Cerec training leader

• Access  to industry experts

• Practical, implementable advice

• Peer-to-peer learning opportunities

• Case sharing and feedback

• Non-judgmental Q&A environment

• Regular expert guest appearances

• Website: https://simplifydds.com/

• Facebook Group: Join for case discussions, operational help, real time feedback and community support

Topics: dental community, dental practice management, dental continuing education, dental technology, practice growth, dental podcasts, dental consulting, dental practice solutions, dental professional development, dental industry experts, DSO insights, digital dentistry