The Dental Up Podcast

Our guest this week Dr. Trent McCord, DDS sits down with Shaun Keating and shares his experience on what a recent dental graduate goes through that is normally overlooked by students pursuing a Dental Career. He also shares some tips and advice on how to prepare yourself before you purchase your first practice. You will hear all this and more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast.  Things you will hear about on this episode:-The importance of understanding the sacrifices and struggles you might face after graduating Dental School -LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! and why it matters. -Research, the fundamental key to success before buying a practice. -How Dr. McCord utilizes Dental Town and other online resources to learn and sharpen his Dental Skills. For more information on Dr. Trent McCord and his practice feel free to reach out by clicking the links the below. Check out his website at: https://mintdentalar.com or you can reach out directly to Dr. McCord at trentmccord@gmail.com 

Dr. Randold Binns DDS, DMD is our guest this week on the Dental Up Podcast. He sits down with Shaun to discuss the importance of having Patience and how it helped Dr. Binns achieve great strides in both the financial and educational areas over the years. How he started using social media to communicate with the general public to showcase and share experiences, knowledge and his passion for Dentistry. You will hear all this more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast! Topics you will hear on this episode:-How to utilize social media to connect with current and future patients -The importance of having Patience in today dental industry. - How Dr. Binns became an Associate to get mentored and educated on business management and the overall experience of running a Dental Practice. For more information on Dr. Binns and his practice click here: https://www.pelicanlandingdental.com

We welcome back our guest this week Dr. John McLaren DDS, MS to the podcast as he sits down with Bob Brandon to discuss the importance of allowing new digital technology to educate your patients and help them understand their treatment in a visual sense. Why it’s important to reinvest in your practice and keeping it up to date before purchasing any new equipment. Finally, his recent experience while teaching and witnessing an industry evolve into the new digital era of dentistry. You will hear all this and more on this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast! In this episode you will hear about: -The Importance of investing in your practice. -How he focused on the customer’s experience rather than taking the traditional marketing trends. -Allowing technology to educate your patients For more informtion on Dr.McLaren and his practice click here:https://www.mclarendental.com

Craig Cody is our guest this week on The Dental Up Podcast and he sits down with Shaun to talk about some of the mistakes Dentists and Business Owners make that lead them to pay more in taxes or miss out in huge deduction opportunities.  We learn how he went from working with the NYPD for 17 years to becoming a well-known CPA. Learn about some new Tax Codes and other great financial information on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast. You will also hear on this Podcast: -Why evaluating your financial situation is important. -An Introduction to “The Progressive Dentist Podcast hosted by Craig Cody” -How failing to create a strong financial plan can backfire in the long term. -How Craig went from working at NYPD to becoming a CPA. For more information on Craig Cody, CPA Check out the links down below! Visit www.CraigcodyandCompany.com/DentalUpand get a Free Paper Copy of his book for you to check out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraigCodyandCompany Instagram: https://www.twitter.com/craigc2742 Website: https://craigcodyandcompany.com  

Our guest this week Dr. Sonny Spera, DDS sits down with Shaun Keating and talks about practice management and the importance of having High-Quality Customer Care in each practice you own. Dr. Spera goes in depth on how he expanded to multiple Dental Practices and how his involvement in each location helped him increase his success rate. Finally, why it’s important to evaluate your current personal and financial situations before you plan on expanding into a second location. You will hear all this and more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast! You will also hear on this episode:-Adapting to your new location and finding out the vibe and procedures that coincide with your new surroundings. -Hear Dr. Spera’s latest Referral Program called, “Send Someone you love to someone you trust.” -Build a strong Practice Culture by asking your team what charities they care for and how your practice can step in and help. -Involvement with “Doctor’s with a Heart Day” and its involvement with the community.   For more information on Dr. Sonny Spera, check out his website and social media links down below.  Practice Website: https://progressivedentalny.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsonnyspera/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressive_dental/

Our guest this week Dr. Kainor Shah, DMD sits down with our Guest Host Bob Brandon and discuss the potential opportunity for individual Dentists to flourish and prosper in this New Age of Corporate Dental industry by focusing on your patients' needs and their overall experience in your practice. He talks about how you can establish a strong customer rapport by using a more visual approach when it comes to showcasing your final patient's diagnosis. Lastly, what are some benefits of stem cells in Dentistry and how it’s gaining attention. You will hear all this and more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast. In this Episode you will hear about:-The Benefits of having a small practice and its positive impact on your patients. -Why Dr. Shah believes the Golden Age of Dentistry is over. -Clinical Applications of Stem cells and growth factors in Dentistry. -The Marketing Power of Word of Mouth. -Why Dr. Shah believes that, if you are not innovating you are dying. For more information on Dr. Kianor Shah, please check out the following links down below!DesertDreamDentistry.com EXTAcademy.com Gi-Institute.com Gi-Summit.com https://kianorshah.com   and follow his social media accounts here: https://www.facebook.com/DrKianorShah/ https://twitter.com/KianorShah 

Our guest this week Dr. Tuan Pham, DDS chats with Shaun Keating about the importance of customizing your learning methods that benefit both your schedule and your lifestyle. Dr. Pham also speaks about the importance of always evaluating your current situation and determining when its time to invest in CE or new technology. Lastly, how creating an insightful learning experience rather than just another "event for dentists" helped him launch his Annual Dental Maverick Summit. In this Episode you will hear about: -Creating an environment that works for you! -Personalizing your own way of learning. -The Importance of having a good perspective on your career. -The Power of creating an Experience rather than just another Dental Event. For more information on Dr. Tuan Pham and his practice click here: http://circlecdental.com For more information about Dental Mavericks check out this link: https://dentalmaverick.com Follow Dr. Pham and his Practice on Instagram by clicking here: https://www.instagram.com/circlecdental/

Our guest this week Dr. David Furnari, DDS and Shaun Keating sit down and discuss the importance of investing in yourself and in your practice. From taking CE courses, upgrading to new technology, and seeing how these small improvements help your overall success and financial outcome. We dive into Dr. Furnari’s initial experience in the US Navy as a dentist and what sparked his interest to continue his never-ending journey in Continuing Education.  Finally, Dr. Furnari shares some advice on what to look for and what to avoid when opening a new practice in a new location. You will hear all this and more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up  Podcast.  In this episode you will hear about: -Dr. Furnari’s experience while in the US Navy as a Dentist. -How the Panky Institute inspired his journey into CE. -Why It’s important to always keep learning and investing in yourself. -The Importance of analyzing and studying your demographics before opening a practice in any location. For more information on Dr.Furnari and his practice feel free to check out their website and follow them on social media by clicking the links down below! Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/ScarsdaleDentalGroup/  Website Link: www.ScarsdaleDentalGroup.com  Instagram Link:https://www.instagram.com/scarsdaledentalcenter/

Dr. Brian Harris, DDS is our guest this week on The Dental Up Podcast. He sits down with Shaun Keating to discuss the importance of building trust by utilizing new online technology and making it easier for new prospects to be well informed and convert them to long-term patients before they even step into your practice. Also, Dr. Harris describes his experience of coming into the Dental Industry with a different mindset and finding success outside his practice. You’ll hear all this and more! On this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast!  In this episode you’ll hear about: - Dr. Harris’s experience coming into the Dental Industry with a different mindset. - How his mentors helped him find his path and strengthen his confidence. - How he fortifies trust utilizing new digital technology. Get more information about Dr. Brian Harris and his practice by clicking down below. https://www.smilevirtualconsult.com

Shaun Keating sits down with our guest this week Dr. Moeman Metwally, DDS and discuss the importance of having mentors throughout your Dental Career. How the right mentorships help you focus on your specialties at an early stage in your career path and problem solve certain situations as you grow your practice. Dr. Metwally also talks about the importance of a work-life balance and the unspoken sacrifices you might face when you dedicate 100% of your time into CE and your dental career. All this and more on this week’s episode of the Dental Up Podcast!  On this episode you will hear about: -The importance of a work-life balance. -Finding personal satisfaction in your work and what happens when you lose it. -The unspoken personal sacrifices of  CE -Why having good mentors matter! For more information on Dr.Metwally feel free to check out the links down below.https://www.instagram.com/pharoh23/