Best Dentistpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Very Clinical: WWVCD? 45:37

1h ago45:37

45:37

Kevin and Zach welcome Al back on the show for a rousing round of "What Would You Do?" After the boys revel in the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" we got down to business. What do you want patients to refer to you as? Does it bother you if they call you by your first name? Why do we always assume stuff is our fault? Do physicians do this? Who is y…

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Ep. 557 - Full Arch Implant Therapy 25:00

10h ago25:00

25:00

Immediate placement and loading of dental implants with full-arch fixed implant-supported prostheses has proven to be a successful treatment modality. In fact, it's becoming a standard treatment approach that provides an incredible service to patients by streamlining the transition from a terminal dentition to a fixed prosthesis. One of the big ben…

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AME: The "Shoulds" 9:57

1h ago9:57

9:57

A little rant on should vs. could and social media. Some links from the show: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If…

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Group Function: Is Guided Biofilm Therapy the Future? 41:52

42m ago41:52

41:52

How well are we doing for our recall patients? How can we do better? Today Alan is joined by Melissa Obrotka and Dr. Ryan Martz to do a deep dive into the the new science and technology of biofilm therapy! What is it? How does it work and what can it do for your practice? Can this technology change the culture in your office? Can it really make pat…

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Ep. 556 - The Periodontal War: How Not to Lose 14:00

1d ago14:00

14:00

There's a Perio war going on between the host and the invading bacteria. Can the host ever win? Our guest, Dr. Steven Milman, a periodontist will help us answer this question. Dr. Milman received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Cent…

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Very Clinical: A Very Clinical Recommendation Engine! 42:09

3d ago42:09

42:09

Zach and Kevin were joined by Al for a rousing recommendation engine episode! After some hot eclipse talk the fellas recommend a dental thing, a nondental thing and a podcast. We hope you love our recommendations! Some links from the show: Kevin's recommendations SICAT Rapid Guide The Restaurant Club (TRC) The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music T…

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Ep. 555 - Get Ahead of the Misery: Injury Prevention Strategies from a Dental Hygienist Body-Builder 20:00

3d ago20:00

20:00

Poor ergonomics leads to injuries that can shorten your career. As dentists, we know the significance of prevention and this absolutely applies to maintaining a fit and pain-free body. So the idea is to get ahead of all this misery, so how do we do that? To answer this question we are happy to have as our guest, Katrina Klein. Katrina is a RDH for …

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AME: On Never Doing Anything 12:01

4d ago12:01

12:01

Alan was joined by Tom Brown, Vanessa Vitagliano and Mike Sula for the first interview of the Chicago Midwinter! It's a quick meeting of friends and very entertaining! Some links from the show: My Dental SOP V2 Growth Strategies Studio 8E8 Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "…

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Very Dental Extra: The Flex of Single Patient Use with Cody Sunderland 38:47

6d ago38:47

38:47

Today's special episode is brought to you by Microcopy Dental, the "single patient use" company! Alan is joined by Cody Sunderland from Microcopy Dental. Microcopy is one of Alan's favorite companies and he's been using their single patient use burs and polishers for 20+ years! Some topics we covered: How did Microcopy Dental get into the "single p…

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Very Dental: What's Next in Printing and Milling with Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray 24:39

11d ago24:39

24:39

Alan was joined in the Chicago Midwinter podcast lounge by Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray. CAD-Ray is a one stop shop for all things digital in dentistry and there is no one better to talk about it than Damien Bonner! Damien walks us through the state of the art in dental 3D printers. It turns out that which printer is right for you depends on what you'r…

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Ep. 554 - Oral Cancer and Head and Neck Evaluations: The Role of the Dental Practice and Getting Paid Through Medical Insurance 30:00

8d ago30:00

30:00

Dentists are on the front lines when it comes to spotting signs of oral cancer and other abnormalities in the head and neck region. Yet, despite its importance, oral cancer screening is often overlooked during routine dental visits. Not only are these screenings vital for patient health, but they also present an opportunity for dental practices to …

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Very Clinical: Dr. Matt Standridge Making Moves 35:56

10d ago35:56

35:56

In today's throwback episode Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Matt Standridge! Highlights include: Matt gives us his bio! We talk MEAT We talk Powerprox and our friend Rick DePaul And Gerety orthodontics Matt does not shoot from the hip Matt teaches with 3D Dentists on digital orthodontics Aligners work, if you know how to use aligners… We talk abou…

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Ep. 553 - The Latest on Materials and Bonding Protocols for Indirect Dentistry 22:00

10d ago22:00

22:00

So there are quite a few materials to choose from these days when it comes to our indirect restorations. Today we'll be talking about the popular ones and we'll also be discussing how we get them to stay on the tooth, meaning, do we go adhesive or cohesive and what are some of the materials we should be considering. To tell us all about is our gues…

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AME: The Grass is Always Greener 26:48

11d ago26:48

26:48

Would you rather be a dentist and have to talk about patient financial responsibility for treatment or a physician that doesn't discuss money with patients before treatment? Al discusses this conundrum as well as the absurd anti-tobacco signs that you see hanging over cigarette counters all over the country. Join the Very Dental Facebook group usin…

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Ep. 552 - In-Office Milling: How to Transition to Single-Visit Dentistry 22:00

13d ago22:00

22:00

In-office mills allow dental practices to offer crowns in a single visit. Are all systems alike? Do we incorporate a closed system or an open system? What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? To help us better understand all of this and make the right decisions in our digital dentistry journey is our guest, Dr Anthony Mennito. He has been …

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Group Function: Chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia Innovations with Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner 28:06

20d ago28:06

28:06

Alan was joined at the Chicago Midwinter by Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner of Ivoclar to talk about a big roll out of a huge innovation in chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia! Ivoclar introduced Zircad Prime blocks at Midwinter this year and it turns out Dave is one of the beta testers who has used them most extensively! According to Heather the whole…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Colin Lathrop Shows You the Pathway 28:41

21d ago28:41

28:41

In today's throwback episode Kevin and Zach welcome back the one and only Dr. Colin Lathrop to talk about what's new in implant surgical education at the Implant Pathway! Some links from the show: Implant Pathway The Voices of Dentistry Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timm…

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Ep. 551 - It's the Year of 3D Printing: Enjoy the Convenience and Profitability 21:00

18d ago21:00

21:00

Do we really need a 3D Printer in our practice? Is it worth the money and time to learn how to use it? Or is this just another gadget that my rep is trying to sell me? Or is there something much bigger that I'm missing? Let's talk to someone who has gone through all the decision making on this and can speak first hand. Our guest is Dr. Susan McMaho…

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Very Dental Student: Surviving Second Year with Mohamed Abo-Basha 27:59

18d ago27:59

27:59

Mohamed reflects on DS2 year as he approaches the end of it (thank God). He talks about his classes and his experiences in clinic as well as treating patients. Also he throws in a couple of recommendations for students to follow! Some links from the show: IgniteDDS The Protrusive Dental Podcast Very Dental Facebook group Very Clinical Facebook grou…

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Very Dental: Have We Given Up on Prevention? with Teeth Talk Girl Whitney Difoggio 35:42

21d ago35:42

35:42

Al was joined by hygienist Whitney DiFoggio (aka: Teeth Talk Girl) at the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! Whitney is a hygienist and influencer who spends a lot of time education patients AND dental teams! Interestingly, her YouTube presence points toward patients and her Instagram is more oriented toward dental teams! Whitney and Al have an anim…

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Ep. 550 - Get Paid for What You Do! 22:00

23d ago22:00

22:00

You are in the tough position of pushing for the collections from the patient, or adjusting the balance down as a professional courtesy “write-off," leaving you with a lot less money. So what went wrong to put your office in this position in the first place? To help answer that question and address how to keep dental insurance money coming in seaml…

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Very Clinical: Composite Rehabs that Don't Suck with Dr. Colin Lathrop 33:54

24d ago33:54

33:54

This throwback episode features Zach and original Clinical Hack Dr. Mac Jones hearing about composite rehabs from Dr. Colin Lathrop! Highlights include: What kind of patients are good candidates for a composite rehab? How do you do a composite rehab in a digital era? How can you make the process not suck? What are the benefits of a composite rehab?…

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Ep. 549 - Empowering Dental Hygienists and Assistants to Reach New Heights in Patient Care and Career Satisfaction 20:00

29d ago20:00

20:00

Today we'll be discussing ways to empower dental hygienists and dental assistants to deliver exceptional care, going beyond what is typically expected of them, and reaching new heights in clinical outcomes and career satisfaction. Our guest is Lancette VanGuilder, a trailblazer and leader in dentistry for more than two decades. She practices as a c…

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AME: With New Eyes 27:05

25d ago27:05

27:05

Al took a look another at a comic book series that influenced him as a little kid. Spoiler alert: it didn't hold up. Getting older and gaining experience allows you to look at things in your past with new eyes and Al talks a bit about how that applies in dentistry and life. Some links from the show: Marvel Secret Wars at Amazon Join the Very Dental…

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Very Dental Extra: Why Choose a Lean Workflow? with Kate Reinert 40:10

27d ago40:10

40:10

Alan is joined again by Kate Reinert, a clinical efficiency consultant with our friends at Zirc Dental Products! We focused on the concept of "Lean Workflow" to achieve efficiency, free up time and increase profitability in dental practices! Zirc Dental Products is a company that basically helps offices understand how much better things can be in t…

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Group Function: 3D Printers for Dummies with Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram 33:16

28d ago33:16

33:16

Al was joined by Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram at the Chicago Midwinter! They were the perfect people to talk to because Al needs to decide on a 3D printer and these guys know a lot about them! Influencer culture how Al became an "unintentional influencer" through podcasting how 3D printing can help with the herodontics problem "Don't cu…

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Ep. 548 - Implant Assessment: Fear Not, Your Guide Is Here! 16:00

29d ago16:00

16:00

Accessing dental implant health is different than accessing the health of a natural tooth. So when it comes to implants and the surrounding tissue and bone, what do we look for and how do we proceed with our hygiene treatment and our recommendations to the patient regarding a feasible homecare strategy? Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered d…

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Ep. 547 - Get Rid of Those Pesky Voids in Your Composites 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

So we're beginning to hear more and more about the benefits of warming composite. For one thing, because of the lower viscosity at the time of application, it's a whole lot easier on your hand. But the real benefit lies in adaptation and we all know that the better adaptation, the less likely we'll see recurrent decay and post-operative sensitivity…

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Very Clinical: All Dr. Ash Mark, All The Time! 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Kevin and Zach throw back to one of the earliest times that they featured Dr. Ash Mark on Very Clinical! We welcome Dr. Ash Mark of of All Things Dentistry Youtube page fame! Ash showered! He’s in Canada! Ash has almost as many views on his Youtube channel as Kim Kardashian! We talk Canadian rock bands. Ash makes some really long videos but lately …

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Very Dental Student: Dr. Khalid Alzubi on Advantages of Working in a DSO 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

Mohammed is joined by Dr. Khalid Alzubi to talk about why he really likes working in a DSO As Khalid approached the end of dental school he considerered associateships, working with a DSO and starting/buying a practice and ended up joining a DSO. Khalid outlines some of the advantages of working in a DSO office. fast pace got him up to speed quick …

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Very Dental: The Evolution of Hands On with Dr. Justin Moody 58:36

1M ago58:36

58:36

Dr. Justin Moody joins Alan for a triumphant podcast return! Justin is an dentist, implant educator, podcaster and he was one of the purveyors of the meeting known as "Voices of Dentistry!" Justin is one of the major forces that changed implant surgical training from a few weekends of didactic courses to the hands on experience that we've come to e…

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Ep. 546 - Navigating Responsible Cosmetic Dentistry for the Younger Generation 21:00

1M ago21:00

21:00

At varying extents, most of us are doing cosmetic dentistry in our practice. But how do we manage the 12 year old that is suffering from what we call SnapChat Dsymorphia? It's a mindset that makes individuals feel inadequate as a result of constantly comparing themselves to social media influencers. They're requesting aggressive treatment like vene…

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Very Clinical: Avoiding "Fiddledontics" with Dr. Ash Mark 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Dr. Ash Mark joins Zach and Kevin again, this time discussing retreats and other advanced endodontics considerations. Retreats Case selection and planning your Maxillary molars in one visit How do you avoid "fiddledontics" Efficiency in endodontics Are you still using a torch to sear your gp? Best upgrades in endo Some links from the show: All Thin…

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Ep. 545 - DSO, DPO, and DPG: Demystifying Corporate Dentistry Options 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

Most dentists are noticing the changes in the industry. Supplies are getting more expensive, insurance collections are decreasing, and large dental organizations are moving into the neighborhood! So what's the difference between a DSO, DPO, and DPG? And why does all this matter and how does it affect you as a dentist and practice owner? To tell us …

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AME: Doing Weird Things with My Coffee with Toothlife.Irene 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

Al was joined by Irene Iancu at the Chicago Midwinter to drink coffee, talk about knees, foot fetishes as well as rant about the new public dental benefit in Canada. As always...an instant classic. Some links from the show: Canada's New Dental Care Plan... Toothlife.Irene's Instagram Dr. Mark Costes on the cost of hard boiled eggs Toothlife.Irene e…

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Very Dental Extra: Really Strong AND Really Pretty Zirconia with Dr. David Rice 30:51

1M ago30:51

30:51

Today's episode has been brought to you by our friends at Ivoclar! Alan is joined by dental superstar Dr. David Rice! Dave and Al recently spent some time together at the Chicago midwinter and discuss David's thoughts on dental meetings and where they're going. Then they launched into a discussion about zirconia! Did you know that not all zirconia …

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Very Dental: A History of Magnification with Scott Green 20:51

1M ago20:51

20:51

Alan is joined by Scott Green of Enova Illumination. It turns out that Scott grew up in the dental magnification business. We talk about how Scott started Enova, how they've developed their products and why did they create the premier microscope teaching center in the United States! Some links from the show: Morita Spaceline EMCIA Morita Spaceline …

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Ep. 544 - Attract, Convert and Deliver: Patient Communication 10:00

1M ago10:00

10:00

This episode focuses on the importance of patient communication and what we can do as dentists to improve our communication skills and processes. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a regular contributor to Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to a variety of dental companies. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: h…

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Ep. 543 - Why Mentorship, CE and Good Systems are Critical to Practice Success 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

So how important is continuing education in our career? How important is it for the young dentist to find a mentor, someone that can provide invaluable practical advice? And what does it take to find a good mentor? We'll be asking our guest Dr. Devin McClintock these questions as she shares her experiences on some of the best ways to enjoy and exce…

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Very Clinical: Teachers Learning from Students with Dr. Ash Mark 36:28

1M ago36:28

36:28

Kevin and Zach are once again joined by Youtube sensation Dr. Ash Mark! Ash has been teaching dentists to do better endodontics for years on Youtube and in his own courses! Their wide ranging endo conversation features some of the things Kevin and Ash have learned in their teaching careers! They discussed: cone fit radiographs extra roots/anatomy f…

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Very Dental Student: The Last Big City Before Nothing with Dr. Pete Stover 55:14

2M ago55:14

55:14

Mohamed is joined by Dr. Pete Stover, a dentist in Elk City, OK! Pete has an interesting story which includes working with the Indian Health Service early in his career. Pete did a startup practice in what might be considered a rural area and grew very quickly. He describes an interesting demographic of people that are used to driving a distance fo…

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Very Dental: From Polysulfide to Intraoral Scanners with Dr. David Hornbrook 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

Alan ran in to Dr. David Hornbrook on the floor of the Chicago Midwinter Dental meeting and was able to record an amazing conversation with him! Appropriately for the Chicago meeting we talked about adopting technology and where we've come from and what to expect in the future. Why mid-winter in Chicago? Midwinter vs. Lab Day What's a CDT? Can you …

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Ep. 542 - Navigating Dental Lasers: From Clinical Impact to Practice Integration 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, we'll be talking about dental lasers, exploring their multifaceted clinical uses, matching specific laser types with particular clinical applications, and discussing the reasons why every dentist should contemplate incorporating one into their operatory. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, who is in private practice in rural upstate N…

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Very Clinical: The Right 3D Printer for You with Dr. Tim Anderson 36:53

2M ago36:53

36:53

Dr. Tim Anderson comes back to talk about what 3D printer is right for you! Here are some things to think about: Buy something that's easy to upgrade Buy something in the dental business Buy from a company that will be around in a few years Some links from the show: Sprintray nightguard.com Desktop Health Dentsply Sirona Primeprint 3D Dentists: The…

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Ep. 541 - Establish Your Niche and Practice with Passion: Attract the Patients You Want to Treat 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

To tell us how to establish your niche, spread the word and attract the kind of patients you want to treat is our guest, Dr. Lauren Rainey. Dr Rainey owns and operates her own clinical practice and currently teaches direct restorative techniques to dentists in the US & Canada. Thanks to our episode sponsors: COLTENE - https://www.coltene.dental/viv…

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AME: Marketing to Dentists Isn't Easy 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Al gushes about his recent trip to the Chicago Midwinter meeting and gets philosophical about how difficult it is to market to dentists. Some links from the show: Get a free Crystal HD mirror before the end of the month! Trios 5 from CAD-Ray Enova Illumination Toothlife.Irene on Instagram Garrison Dental/LM Instruments Join the Very Dental Facebook…

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Very Dental: Chicago Midwinter Greatest Hits 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

The year is 2019 and Alan is recording with Dr. Jason Lipscomb at the Premier booth at the Chicago Midwinter meeting. Today's episode features our sound check and a hilarious talk with Dr. Chris Salierno. If you're reading this on February 23, 2024 I will be on the floor at this year's Chicago Midwinter meeting and I would love to see you! DM me on…

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Ep. 540 - The Art of High Case Acceptance 11:00

2M ago11:00

11:00

Today we're going to address the age-old question, how do we increase patience acceptance of our treatment plans? Now there is a lot behind this, including quite a bit of psychology of course, so to help us put this all in perspective, is our guest Ella Mullokandova. Ella has over 16 years of experience as a dental hygienist and restorative dental …

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Very Clinical: A Podcast About Podcasts with Dr. Tim Anderson 34:12

2M ago34:12

34:12

Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Tim Anderson to discuss his new podcast! Tim is starting a podcast about clinical digitally dentistry! It's called Clinical Dentistry Made Simple and it is coming soon! (We'll get a link here as soon as it's released!) Tim asks Kevin and Zach about their experience podcasting and a GREAT conversation comes out! Becom…

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Ep. 539 - Busting the Myth that More Production Guarantees Success 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

So what do we mean by profit over production or even profit first. Doesn't this go against everything we're about as healthcare providers. Well, maybe not. Because working really hard and having little left over at the end of the week is not a sustainable situation nor is it good for your practice, employees or your patients. So lets talk with Dr. …

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