Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Richard Rosenblatt, a leader in CAD CAM and digital dentistry. Dr. Rosenblatt shares his journey from New Jersey to becoming a prominent educator at CDOCS, his experience growing a successful practice, and valuable insights on practice leadership, mentorship, and maintaining work-life balance in dentistry. Learn practical strategies for practice growth, team building, and implementing effective bonus systems.

Episode Navigation

• 00:14 - Introduction to Dr. Richard Rosenblatt
• 00:51 - Personal background and early career
• 02:25 - Lessons from mentorship
• 04:27 - Finding your "why" in dentistry
• 06:36 - Journey into CDOCS education
• 5:31 - Practice structure and management
• 38:11 - Bonus system implementation
• 42:23 - Learning from mistakes
• 44:57 - Tips for simplifying dentistry

Key Takeaways

Leadership and Mentorship

• Focus on developing team members and providing growth opportunities
• Create a positive practice culture that team members will defend
• Invest in continuing education for yourself and your team
• Prioritize being a leader rather than just a boss

Practice Management

• Implement engaging bonus systems to motivate team members
• Conduct proper due diligence before practice acquisitions
• Focus on demographics and market analysis
• Balance clinical excellence with business acumen

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Richard Rosenblatt

Practice owner in Lake Bluff, Illinois focusing on CAD CAM and digital dentistry. Faculty member for CDOCS since 2008, alpha and beta tester for multiple dental companies, basic trainer for Patterson Dental, and clinical leader for Imagen Dental Partners. Built and operates a 7,300 square foot, 17-operatory practice.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Digital dentistry evolution
• Practice growth strategies
• Team development and culture
• Bonus system implementation
• Work-life balance
• Mental and physical health in dentistry

Industry Experts Mentioned

• Sameer Puri - CDOCS leader and mentor

• Imtiaz Manji - Dental industry thought leader

• Bruce Baird - Productive Dentist Academy founder

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

Website: simplifydds.com

Contact Dr. Rosenblatt: [email protected]

Topics: digital dentistry, practice management, dental leadership, team building, dental education, practice growth, dental technology, mentorship, bonus systems, work-life balance