Dental Unfiltered Episode 158- Dentist Plays the US Open w/ Dr. Matt Vogt
Jan 13, 2026
Dr. Matt Vogt, a dentist and founder of The Lifestyle Practice, shares insights on building a lifestyle dental practice that supports personal passions. He emphasizes intentionality in decision-making and balancing growth with well-being. Drawing parallels to qualifying for the U.S. Open, Vogt highlights the significance of stress as a catalyst for growth. The discussion also touches on overcoming early struggles, leveraging consulting for success, and the importance of starting with clear life goals to avoid burnout in dentistry.
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Practice That Fuels Your Life
- A lifestyle practice fuels your life instead of consuming it and lets you pursue passions outside dentistry.
- Start with the end in mind and design the practice around the life you want, not just short-term hours or income.
Start With The End In Mind
- Start with the end in mind: define retirement, vision, and what the practice should look like when finished.
- Embrace the hard startup phase because exceptional outcomes require exceptional early effort.
Build Space For Future Options
- Build intentional space: plan more operatories than you need now to avoid growth bottlenecks later.
- You can leave them unequipped initially but having room preserves flexibility for hires or associates.