So how do we elevate our practice and what does elevating our practice do for our career, business and patients. It actually does quite a lot. For one, it helps with employee retention. A recent poll showed that the number one reason why a dental hygienist leaves a dental practice is because the practice is not innovative, it's doing the same ol same ol and they feel they are stuck in a rut, not learning anything new. nor are they trying new techniques and products. Also part of our episode today is talking about incorporating diagnostics into our practice. Instead of rushing through the medical history and moving right to our scaling, root planing and prophies, we should dedicate time to diagnostic testing, getting to the root cause of the problem. As our guest Amanda Hill will explain, diagnostic testing is a game-changer for the practice and not only builds trust between the practice and the patient, but also drives revenue to a whole new level.

Overall, we're doing less endo surgery than in the past. So why is this happening and what are we doing instead? When do we actually need to do endo surgery and how successful are endo surgical procedures? To tell us more about trends, techniques and success rates of endodontic surgeries these days is our guest Dr. Allen Nasseh. Dr. Nasseh received his DDS from Northwestern and his specialty certificate in Endodontics from Harvard, where is has been a senior clinical faculty member and lecturer for the past 28 years. He lives and practices endodontics in Downtown Boston. You can also find him online at youtube.com/@aanasseh.

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A fee-for-service practice doesn't have to be this pie-in-the-sky far reaching goal - it is attainable with the right mindset, good communication and keeping your eye on the prize. To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Lauren Rainey. Dr. Rainey works as a general dentist and currently teaches a broad array of subjects to dentists in the US & Canada.

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To tell us the importance of having preventative protocol in a dental practice and all the nuances around building the optimal caries prevention toolbox are our guests today, Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt. They are both RDHs with over 15 years of hygiene experience. They are co-founders of L’Diamante Dental Coaching, helping hygienists gain confidence and shine in their careers.

Have you ever thought about practicing dentistry in a rural area? In this episode, we'll take a closer look at what it means to practice dentistry in rural America. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, who is in private practice in rural upstate NY for over 40 years. Dr. Benjamin has faculty appointments at several universities, is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He currently serves on the editorial review board for several prestigious dental journals.

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So the question is, if you're willing to try some new dental products (different from what you've been using for years) how do you know which one is best for you, your team members and your patients? To help us put this all in perspective, we'll be talking with Emily Boge. Emily is a RDH, speaker and writer with a dual Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership. She's a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input into product development.

With the rise in violent crimes across our country, we as dentists are not immune to this disturbing trend. So the question is, what can we do to be better prepared? To help us put this in perspective and tell us what we should be doing to prepare and respond to a violent crime in our dental office is our guest Mary Govoni. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach, focusing on Infection Prevention and Control, OSHA, HIPAA, and Ergonomics. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist with 50+ years of experience in the dental profession. Resource link: https://www.osha.gov/workplace-violence/resources

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The dental profession is rapidly moving to a point where in-office design and fabrication of prosthetics, appliances, and orthodontic aligners will become commonplace. The time to learn about and plan for these amazing advancements is now! Our guest is Dr. John Flucke, Chief Dental & Technology Editor for Dental Products Report magazine. He maintains a private practice in Lee’s Summit, MO, a suburb of the greater Kansas City area.

Today, we're diving into the realm of digital dental scanners – those sleek devices that are changing the way dentists capture impressions. If you're a dentist looking to step up your game with cutting-edge technology or simply curious about what these scanners can do and how to reduce your chair time with collaborative workflow, sit tight and enjoy today's episode. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, who is in private practice in rural upstate NY and is an internationally recognized authority on dental lasers and advanced dental technologies. Dr. Benjamin has faculty appointments at several universities, is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He currently serves on the editorial review board for several prestigious dental journals.

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This episode deals specifically with the importance of reliable and efficient systems in our dental practices. 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. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusional: Winning the Weekly War of Dentistry. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: https://www.legion.dentist/

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