On this episode of the Growth in Dentistry podcast, our expert guests Eric Roman and Josey Sewell dive deep into the growing trend of associate dentists in practices and the challenges faced by both associates and practice owners. Keep listening to hear their solutions for better associate-owner relationships.

We discuss:

• The current state of dental practices

• The shift towards multiple dentists per location rather than single-doctor practices

• Common challenges in associate-owner relationships

…and so much more!

Want to learn more from Eric and Josey? Check out their FREE virtual masterclass on June 6, 2025: https://drericjroman.com/vle-vip.

Want to get in touch and learn more? Visit https://drericjroman.com.

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In this episode of the Growth in Dentistry podcast, Dr. Danny Snyder shares his journey through mental health challenges in dentistry and his path to healing. He discusses his transition from practice ownership to becoming an associate dentist, and how EMDR therapy helped him overcome childhood dental trauma that was affecting his professional life.

Listen in to hear about:

• Dr. Snyder's journey from dental school to practice ownership

• Mental health challenges in dentistry and the importance of seeking help

• The role of EMDR therapy in helping treat some forms of anxiety

• Transition from practice ownership to associate dentistry

…and so much more!

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In this episode of the Growth in Dentistry Podcast, we welcome back Melinda Heryford, a seasoned practice management consultant with over three decades of experience in dentistry, who owns Melinda Heryford, Inc. Practice Management Consulting. Drawing from her extensive background working with hundreds of dental practices, Melinda shares invaluable insights on transforming dental practices from reactive firefighting operations into proactive, system-driven organizations that deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining healthy business metrics.

Listen in to hear about:

• Moving from reactive "firefighting" to proactive practice management

• The importance of implementing simple, effective systems

• Focus on WIG (Wildly Important Goal) and MITs (Most Important Things)

• Using data and KPIs to measure practice performance
• Common practice management challenges

Resources Mentioned

• Website: practicemanagementconsulting.com

• Contact: [email protected]

• Special offer: "Switch it to Solve it" tool for improving accounts receivable (email Melinda to receive the resource)
• See a demo of DI and get a $50 gift card: https://get.dentalintel.net/podcast

Dr. Ben Friberg is back on the Growth in Dentistry podcast to share insights on practice management, culture, and leadership in dentistry. His practice achieves exceptional results with a small team while maintaining work-life balance. Listen in to this episode to see how!

We discuss:

• Dr. Friberg's exceptional practice metrics, including a 90%+ hygiene reappointment rate and only 27 clinical hours per week while being able to take 7 weeks of vacation during the year and keep collections high
• The importance of creating the culture of your practice and how accountability and clear expectations can make that better
• Marketing tips to hone in on
• The value of coaching and mentorship, community and peer learning

...and more!

For more opportunities to connect with Dr. Friberg, visit his website: https://www.drbenfriberg.com/.

His new book, "The Seven Figure Practice Blueprint for Dentists: How to Lead, Manage, and Market a Fulfilling Practice," is available May 20, 2025. Follow the link for more information: https://www.drbenfriberg.com/book.

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In this deep dive episode of the Growth in Dentistry podcast, hosts Steve Jensen and Adam Smith talk with Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley about running successful dental practices. Dive into this episode to hear the two contrasting yet successful approaches to practice management.

Listen in to hear about:

• Zach and Kirk’s approaches to practice management

• Key performance metric tracking
• Patient experience highlights

…and more!

Interested in connecting further with Kirk and Zach?

• Check out Kirk’s website: https://dentalscheduletemplate.com/.

• Interested in joining Zach’s Facebook group, you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15i5UvC3Cx/.

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We are excited to bring our listeners another Practice Growth Deep Dive Episode of the Growth in Dentistry Podcast. This episode takes you along with Steve and Adam into Dr. Maggie Augustyn’s dental journey and the changes she made to have a growing and healthy practice.

Listen along to hear:

• Her practice’s transformation from a high-volume HMO/public aid practice to a quality-focused practice during COVID-19

• What changes she and her team made to the type of procedures they were accepting and renegotiating insurance fees

• Her patient care evolution - enabling more comprehensive care and better relationships

• The quality of life impact for Dr. Maggie and how she sees dentistry now

• About the technology she and her team have invested in

• Dr. Maggie’s advice for dentists

…and so much more!

We packed a lot into these 45 minutes, so buckle up and enjoy learning from Dr. Maggie Augustyn!

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Eric Hubbard of the Bite-Sized Dental Marketing podcast and Steve Jensen discuss current trends in dental practice management with a focus on the rising cancellation and no-show rates. The conversation covers strategies for reducing these rates and improving patient scheduling practices.

Listen in as we discuss:

• Rising cancellation/no-show rates
• Contributing factors to this rise in cancellations and no-shows
• Successful strategies from top performers
• Value Creation: Making appointments feel valuable and personal rather than transactional to decrease cancellations

Interested in checking out more of Eric’s podcast episodes? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5UkMIX4m46tgpKwFWKMjx1z43pIdnLP.

Want to learn more about Dr. Markowitz’s practice is doing in Boston? Listen to this Growth in Dentistry podcast episode: https://www.dentalintel.com/podcasts/deep-dive-dr-steve-markowitz.

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In this episode, Steve Jensen sits down with Patrick Arnold, a CPA who specializes in dental practices, to discuss the evolving role of financial advisors in dentistry and how practices can optimize their financial health.

Listen in to hear about:

• The evolution of CPA relationships in dentistry - from traditional tax-focused to advisory services
• The importance of monthly vs. quarterly financial reviews
• Strategic planning for practice growth and optimization
• Associate buy-in pathways and succession planning
• Revenue optimization strategies for dental practices

Patrick Arnold is a certified public accountant with over 8 years of experience, specializing in dental practice financial management. A Marshall University graduate, Patrick brings a fresh, dynamic approach to dental finance, focusing on proactive advisory services rather than traditional compliance-only accounting.

Interested in getting in touch with Patrick? You can reach out via phone to (863) 660-3202 or or via email at [email protected].

See a demo of DI and get a $50 gift card: https://get.dentalintel.net/podcast.

Listen in to this episode to hear our conversation with Heather Colicchio, founder and president of AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers), discussing the organization's 20-year journey and its impact on dental practice management.

We discuss:

• The origin story of AADOM and its evolution into what it is today

• The transformation of dental office management from a job to a career
• AADOM's role in creating community and professional development opportunities
• Growth of local chapters (DPLNs - Dental Professional Learning Networks) across the country

About Our Guest:

Heather Colicchio is the founder and president of AADOM, which she established in 2005. Prior to founding AADOM, she owned a chain of gourmet cafes in hospitals and medical centers throughout New Jersey.

Learn more about AADOM at their website: www.dentalmanagers.com.

And see a demo of DI and get a $50 gift card: https://get.dentalintel.com/podcast.

In this episode, we catch up again with David Harris, CEO of Prosperident, about embezzlement in dentistry. Don’t let embezzlement be something you fear in your practice. Learn to protect yourself from it instead.

Listen in as we discuss:

• The statistics – so you know what you’re up against
• Key risk factors to guard yourself against
• The emotional impact of embezzlement
• Embezzler behaviors to be aware of

David Harris is the industry's longest-standing expert in dental practice financial crimes and embezzlement investigation. Learn more about Prosperident at www.prosperident.com or give them a call at 888-398-2327.

See a demo of DI and get a $50 gift card: https://get.dentalintel.net/podcast.