Cybersecurity is a topic that pops up with increasing frequency in the oral healthcare space. Practices and networks of all sizes are prime targets for cyberattacks, as CEO of Black Talon Security Gary Salman explains.

But the unfortunate reality is that, despite the immense target on the backs of dental practice computers, too many practice owners overestimate the security of their systems and remain in blissful ignorance to the signs of possible compromise.

In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Gary helps clarify the scope and the implications of cyberattacks on oral healthcare establishments and we discuss practical steps business owners can take to protect their organizations and their patients.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author, entrepreneur and engineer of solutions designed to balance the security and accessibility of dental patient data.

Learn more about Black Talon Security: BlackTalonSecurity.com

Are you interested in taking your dental practice to the next level but are not sure where to start?

DSOs have been around for quite a number of years now, but they are no longer the only option for practice owners who want to experience greater business success.

In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I sat down with Ian McNickle, CEO and one of multiple founders of ICON Dental Partners, to talk about the advantages of both the DSO (dental service organization) and DPO (dental partnership organization). 

This interview sheds light on the differences between the models, and highlights how ICON Dental Partners has achieved success by taking a non-conventional path that prioritizes true doctor autonomy and supports innovation that unlocks a higher quality of care.

I'm Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, dentist and entrepreneur who's always on the lookout for solutions that make dentistry more lucrative by putting the patient first. 

Find out if ICON is a good fit for you: ICONDentalPartners.com 

Hate doing dentures? This is the episode for you. Voyager Dental is pushing the limits of restorative dentistry with a surprising application of artificial intelligence to the design of dentures. As a result, patients and dentists alike are experiencing phenomenal benefits.

In this short but very special episode of The Patient First Podcast, I talk with Steve Floe, the CEO of Voyager Dental, about how his company helps dentists provide their patients with a consistently high quality of care while enjoying a faster and more streamlined denture fabrication process.

Steve also explains how ToothappsⓇ has played an instrumental role in helping Voyager Dental help their customers.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author, entrepreneur and full-throated supporter of dental innovations that truly put the patient first.

Learn more about how Voyager Dental is helping dentists help patients: Voyager.Dental

Learn more about how Toothapps can help you: Toothapps.com

Get in on the special offer from Voyager Dental: Voyager.Dental/free

Many people wear smartrings, smartwatches and other wearable health technology like continuous glucose monitors to gain insights about their health and to support physicians in rendering more timely and individualized care.

Can you imagine the ways oral healthcare would be transformed by a dental health wearable?

Lura Health is working on an intriguing solution: a continuous saliva monitor.

In this episode of “The Patient First Podcast,” I sit down with Daniel Weinstein, the CEO and Co-Founder of Lura Health, on-location at SmileCon, to talk about the potential applications and benefits of an oral health wearable that will give dentists access to real-time data about the health of their patients’ mouths.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, dentist, entrepreneur and fellow engineer of solutions that champion better healthcare by leveraging data.

Visit LuraHealth.com to learn more about the world’s first continuous saliva monitoring platform.

See what Toothapps is currently capable of: Toothapps.com 

Dentists face an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to making real estate decisions.

Should you lease or purchase a site for your practice? What factors should you consider when selecting the ideal location? Is buying real estate for your business really the best investment strategy for you?

Austin Hair, Managing Partner at Leaders Real Estate helps unpack some insider information that dentists need to know to make these weighty decisions.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, entrepreneur, dentist and dental practice owner who wishes I had someone like Austin to help me years ago.

In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Austin and I sit down together again on the podcast to talk about what dentists should consider before making real estate moves and where they can get help.

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn Email: ahair(at)leadersre(dot)com

If EBITDA is still a mystery to you, don’t worry—you’re far from alone. Plus, Matt Ornstein from Dental Pitch Brokerage is here to help with a phenomenal book and insights that he shares with us in this episode of “The Patient First Podcast.”

Matt has extensive experience with the business side of dental practice ownership and he explains, not only the basics of EBITDA, but the importance of balancing it with a positive cash flow to ensure a healthy business.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author and business owner and a dentist who has learned much about EBITDA and cash flow through trial-and-error.

Check out Matt’s book by looking up “Matt Ornstein” on Amazon, where 100% of the proceeds are sent to youth college scholarships.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast array of dental software solutions there are to choose from. But going all in on the latest “all-in-one” program isn’t necessarily the answer. In fact, solutions that claim to be one-size-fits-all could potentially hinder your practice’s ability to adopt new innovations later on down the road.

In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Mike Huffaker, the CRO of Planet DDS and we discuss why interoperability is integral to innovation in dentistry and to raising the standard of care.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, author, entrepreneur and engineer and advocate of digital solutions that make dentistry easier for patients and providers alike.

Explore Planet DDS solutions or request a demo: PlanetDDS.com 

Connect with Mike Huffaker on LinkedIn: Mike Huffaker on LinkedIn

Check out Mike’s podcast “The Dental Economist Show”: The Dental Economist Show 

See how ToothappsⓇ can help you leverage interoperability and data-based insights: Toothapp.com

Dental clinicians are trained and licensed individuals who must keep up with their CE requirements, but what about those in non-clinical roles? 

Managers, treatment coordinators and other front desk team members may not directly generate revenue, but they are still essential to the smooth day-to-day functioning of dental practices. 

This is where SPS Dental Academy steps in to bridge the gap and provide the resources practices need to build knowledgeable and capable teams.

In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Courtney Mead and Cheryl Wellman of SPS Dental Academy to discuss how they’re breaking the sink-or-swim status quo of front desk personnel and helping practice owners turn their teams into profit-generating powerhouses.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, entrepreneur and dentist who understands the challenges and intricacies of hiring people with the personalities and skill sets needed to build a thriving practice.

Visit SPSDentalAcademy.com to learn more.

For any dentist out there who feels that maintaining a social media presence for the practice is an utterly hopeless endeavor, I want you to know that I hear you and that this episode is for you.

Rita Zamora of Connect90 helps dental practices maximize the results of a social media presence with minimal effort. In this interview, we discuss some of the solutions her company offers, as well as the latest techniques that have proven effective for dental practices today.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—author, dentist, entrepreneur and a supporter of all digital solutions that make dentistry more accessible and understandable to patients.

Tell Rita you heard about Connect90 on The Patient First Podcast and get a 30-day free trial: Connect90.com 

David Pryor of Planet DDS is back on “The Patient First Podcast,” and in this episode, we discuss a hot topic: how to successfully implement a new technology in a dental practice or DSO network to unlock its full potential.

Overwhelmed with the vast array of innovative technologies currently available to choose from, it's all too easy for the well-intentioned decision-makers of dental care organizations to invest in solutions and systems which then don't get properly executed, and the benefits are never realized.

In this interview, Dave and I excavate the core truth that sometimes gets buried by stats, figures and overthinking, and we render it down into actionable steps that decision-makers can take to ensure the successful implementation of technology across their network.

I’m Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, entrepreneur, author and champion of technological solutions that make dentistry easier for both patients and providers.

Learn more about Apteryx: PlanetDDS.com

Explore dental software solutions that make sense: Toothapps.com