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Welcome to 'Dental Decoders', the podcast where we crack the code on the complexities of dental operations and revenue cycle management (RCM). Hosted by Brittany Rogars and Rebecca Herring, this show is a treasure trove for dental professionals seeking to elevate their practice and enhance their expertise. Each episode of 'Dental Decoders' delves deep into the intricacies of the dental industry. From insightful interviews with seasoned experts to solo episodes packed with actionable advice, ...
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Dental Sherpas

Matt Kennedy and Dr. Cedric Lewis

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“The only difference between you and me is that I’ve failed a lot more.” Dr. Cedric Lewis. Having the option of getting out of the dental chair is a journey. It’s a lot like climbing a mountain. There’s danger around every corner but the payoff of reaching the summit is life changing. There’s no reason you have to do it alone. Multi-Location Practice owner Dr. Ced Lewis and Dental Wealth Coach Matt Kennedy, The Dental Sherpas, want to help you reach the Summit … this place where working in t ...
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Welcome to Dentistry Made Simple, the podcast that’s here to help dentists like you take control of your practice, your finances, and your future. I’m Dr. Tarun ‘TBone’ Agarwal, your trusted guide on the journey to dental success. I’ve been in the dental trenches for 25 years. From clinical dentistry to the challenges of running a dental practice, I understand your pain and frustration because I’ve lived it! Get ready to drill down into the secrets of dental success, with expert yet practica ...
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Dental Billing Academy

eAssist Dental Solutions

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An eAssist Dental Solutions podcast for experienced or aspiring dental billers! Check out interviews with the very best in the dental industry to share dental billing best practices, software tips, and more. Buckle up for all the amazing tips and bags of tricks for maximizing your dental billing role in your practice! To learn more about eAssist Dental Solutions, visit dentalbilling.com
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidneystjames/subscribe WELCOME, FANS OF SIDNEY ST. JAMES! Sidney St. James abandoned his corporate career to become a digital nomad and full-time writer of fiction and creative historical nonfiction novels. He's an avid blogger, podcaster, and, of course, a teller of stories and writer of novels. Along the way, he’s an author helping other writers, bloggers, and podcasters achieve their self-publishing goals while turning out ...
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Utactio

Nate Gervenak

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Utactio captures a moment with makers, artists, content creators, and entrepreneurs. It intercepts these everyday people for a brief conversation as they are in the thick of developing their ideas and chasing their dreams. It is all about empowering you. To remind you that great ideas and great change don't simply reside in White Houses or corporate lines of code. It encourages you to do the right thing daily. And reminds you that the only way our world and our society progresses is if you t ...
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by Stephanie Wright, an expert in dental insurance and practice management. Stephanie shares insights into how dental practices can navigate insurance contracts, consider the benefits and challenges of going out of network, and improve practice operations through strateg…
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In this episode, Meredith and I chat about how buying a car can teach us a lot about running a dental practice. Meredith shares her recent experience of shopping for an electric car and how it parallels what patients go through when choosing a dentist. We talk about the importance of understanding what patients really need, the power of online revi…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by Caitlin Parsons, a registered dental hygienist with 15 years of experience who transitioned into a certified yoga therapist and ergonomic consultant due to chronic pain. Caitlin shares her journey from suffering acute pain to finding purpose in helping dental professi…
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In this episode Meredith and I, focus on the importance of adjusting goals and schedules to balance professional and personal life. Talking how aligning work around your kids' school schedules can simplify the dental business and debunk the misconception that dentistry has to be complicated. Reflecting on nostalgic baseball hitting streaks, I draw …
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by Jennifer Howard, a dental-specific CPA and founder of Accounting Results and Consulting. We talk about the nuances of dental bookkeeping, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial strategies tailored for dental practices. Jennifer shares insights on the importa…
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Ever wondered why your dental practice's bank account isn't growing like it used to? In this episode, after a short summer break, Meredith Cooper Jones and I are back to tackle the common issue of feeling the financial pinch. Whether it's a revenue, collections, cost of materials, or spending issue, I'll break down how to identify and address each …
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by guest co-host Rebecca Herring and by dynamic dental insurance specialist Bri Richardson, owner of Elevate My Practice and founder of Dental Insurance SOS. Bri shares her journey from dental assistant to insurance guru, offering insights on streamlining revenue cycles,…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Greg Grobmyer, a renowned expert in the dental insurance and coding industry. Dr. Greg, the chief editor of the 'Dental Coding with Confidence' book, shares his inspiring journey from clinical dentistry to becoming a leading figure in dental coding and insuranc…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, we are joined by guest co-hosts Rebecca Herring and Wendy Aldhamen, a specialist dental recruiter. Wendy shares her journey in the dental industry, starting as a dental assistant in 2010 and evolving into a hiring manager and founder of Career Elevation. Our discussion dives into c…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I sit down with Susan Cotten, a dental hygienist and CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting. Our discussion covers the importance of effective oral cancer screenings and how to implement them in dental practices. Susan introduces her ‘Cotten Method,' a comprehensive cancer screening and off…
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In this episode, Meredith and I explore how leveraging technology can simplify dental practices, reduce patient costs, and increase profits. I discuss essential technologies every practice should consider insourcing, including digital cameras, digital impression machines, and 3D x-rays (CBCT), and outlines a step-by-step approach for transitioning …
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In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, Rebecca and I welcome Zeke Domowski, a dental marketing expert with a decade of experience in digital marketing. Our discussion centers around maximizing marketing budgets for dental practices, the significant impact effective marketing can have, and where to best focus marketing efforts. Zeke brings his…
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In this episode, Meredith and I share the importance of setting clear revenue goals and reverse engineering your dental practice to meet those targets. We emphasize that understanding your revenue goal is the first step before considering the type of dentistry you want to focus on. There's no such thing as too many new patients,we need to focus on …
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I join you for a solo episode that’s a snippet of my recent keynote, all about optimizing dental practice operations. And you’ll love this even more if you’re an Open Dental software user! Drawing from my personal experiences in a dental practice, we talk about the challenges of st…
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In this episode, Meredith and I talk about the recap of the 2024 3D Growth Summit, highlighting key takeaways from various speakers. Nikki emphasized strong HR practices for team management, Paul discussed practice transitions, Rick and Aubrey highlighted the importance of leadership, and Erin shared marketing strategies to enhance online presence.…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by fitness and emotional intelligence (EQ) coach DJ Logory to explore overcoming operational challenges in dental practices through mental fitness. DJ, host of the Libraries and Weight Rooms podcast, shares his journey from personal struggles to helping individuals and b…
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Episode number and title: Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by Brenda McNulty, a seasoned dental industry expert with over 30 years of experience. Brenda, who recently founded her own company, DSO Facts, shares insightful strategies for improving dental operations through her role as a fractional trainin…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by Dawn Taylor, a trauma specialist and author, who shares insights into developing resilience, identifying one's worth, and addressing mental health and business challenges. We discuss strategies for improving relationships within the dental practice, coping with mental…
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During this episode, Rebecca opens with talking about the importance of strong brand identity. Your brand is not just who you are as a dental professional, it's creating an image and a story about who you are but in a way that attracts the type of patient you are looking for. When your branding is strong, using effective marketing channels will hel…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by digital marketing expert Lisa Anne about innovative marketing strategies for dental practices. Lisa shares her journey from a struggling entrepreneur to a powerhouse in digital marketing, investing millions in ads and generating millions of leads monthly. She introduc…
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We need to be effective first, and then efficient second. In this solo episode, I discuss how we can be effective in our practice. We often set our goals to achieve a certain amount or perform specific procedures. But how can we reach these goals quickly and yield better results? In dental practice, effectiveness and efficiency are often used inter…
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Check out Brian's podcast and websites: https://practicepurchased.podbean.com/ https://www.dentalbuyeradvocates.com/team/ This episode is packed with a lot of great information about trends with patient attrition/patient retention as it pertains to PPO and FFS (fee for service) practice purchases. The key message Brian shares is that both practice …
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by Kirk Teachout, a business coach, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and the creator of the Seven Figure Dentist Program. Kirk shares his journey from supporting his wife's transition from an associate to a successful dental practice owner, leveraging his backgro…
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It's time to reset your long-time patients. In this episode, Meredith and I discuss the use of code D0150, which is typically applied to new patients but can also benefit those who have been with the practice for an extended period. Updating records comes at a cost of $20 per patient, and conducting this every 3-5 years can significantly boost earn…
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Bob was a hospital CEO before he found his second calling, dentistry! Bob brings decades of experience into dental and takes a deep dive on leadership styles as well as relationship dynamics in dentistry. Both he and Bryton share their knowledge on how and why partnerships and associateships tend to not work well in dentistry. Arguably, most partne…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, I’m joined by my guest co-host Rebecca Herring, and we dive into the topic of creating membership plans for dental practices. We highlight its advantages for both practices and patients, especially in increasing membership for uninsured patients. We discuss different aspects of mem…
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Believe in the power of the front office. In this episode, Meredith and I talk about the struggles of the dental front office and how to relieve that pressure. Recognizing their potential can help them be productive and provide the best in their work. Empower and know their position and how they help present the best case to the patients for them t…
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As a hygienist and a biller/coder, Jen covers the topic of hygiene coding and underutilized hygiene codes. With her years of experience as a hygienist, Jen talks about missed opportunities as it pertains to hygiene coding. She shares a number of underutilized codes that many dental practices can implement right away. Jen's knowledge on coding is qu…
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Brief summary of show: In this episode of Dental Decoder's podcast, Rebecca and I are joined by Christi Bintliff founder of Leap to Solutions and an experienced dental operations director. Christi shares her journey from IT to dental operations, emphasizing the importance of leadership, strategic planning, and team engagement for achieving sustaina…
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In this episode, our guest Perrin DesPortes from Polaris Healthcare Partners talks about the world of equity models in dental practices. We explored multiple strategies for growth, stability, and shared success, with a focus on benefits for associates, including opportunities for ownership, shared profits, and alignment of interests with practice o…
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