

The Dental Brief Podcast
Patrick Chavoustie
Giving Dentists the knowledge and advice they need to expand their dental practice’s potential.
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Mar 15, 2021 • 16min
Curating a Productive Team | Irene Iancu | The Dental Brief #64
Curating a Productive TeamIrene is a registered dental hygienist who created and founded her practice, Toothlife Studio in Toronto. She has built a thriving team and seen major success in the short time since she has opened her doors. Today she talks on the topic of achieving and excelling collectively as a team.Irene has found tremendous value in having daily team huddles where they go over every online review from patients about their visit to their practice. This allows her practice the opportunity to continue to grow and better themselves as a dental team providing patients with a 5.0-star experience every time!To learn more about Tooth Life Studio, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Mar 12, 2021 • 15min
Evaluating a Dental Practice Location and its Demographics | Trey Hargrave | The Dental Brief #63
Evaluating a Dental Practice Location and its DemographicsTrey Hargrave is the Senior Vice President at Dental Space Advisors. Dental Space Advisors services and helps dentists and dental professionals through the process of purchasing or leasing a practice location. Trey shares his personal experience and background in the industry.He covers how someone can vet a professional like himself to help them through this major life decision. As you might suspect, there are many things that go into determining what an ideal practice could look like. Trey helps his clients determine those factors to find the best fit for them and their practice.To learn more about Dental Space Advisors, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Mar 10, 2021 • 10min
Insourcing for Insurance Verification | J.W. Oliver | The Dental Brief #62
Insourcing for Insurance VerificationJ.W. Oliver has been working in the dental industry since the late 1980 and is currently a managing partner at Support DDS. Support DDS is a dental specific outsourcing company that finds the best talent for your dental team. Dental practices have a very busy day to day schedule, so outsourcing and expanding your team can benefit positively in your practice. It allows time in your practice for a better patient experience as well. He talks to our audience about the advantages of outsourcing for your team and it impacts overall growth and revenue.To learn more about Support DDS, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Mar 8, 2021 • 13min
Overcoming Low Case Acceptance | Karen Davis | The Dental Brief #61
Overcoming Low Case AcceptanceKaren Davis is the founder of Cutting Edge Concepts, where she is an avid and regular dental speaker on many different topics. She is also a practicing registered dental hygienist. Karen brings an interesting problem to our show today.We discuss patients that try to decide and dictate their own treatment plans and what they think is best. She explains the best strategies to approach this situation to ensure the patient realizes that you are looking out for their best oral health needs.To learn more about Cutting Edge Concepts, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Mar 5, 2021 • 14min
Creating an Effective One Year Dental Plan | Kiera Den | The Dental Brief #60
Creating an Effective One Year Dental PlanKiera Dent is the CEO of The Dental A-Team, a customized consulting company for dental practices. Kiera has experience in many different positions in a dental office, which helps her bring a new light of perspective to each and every one of her clients. Today, she touches on the very relevant topic of setting goals in your practice and how to turn those goals into a strategic action plan.She says how beneficial it is to think beyond only a year and actually set goals for 3 years down the line as well as a 10-year goal for your team and practice. Tune in to hear her share enlightening success stories and advice!To learn more about The Dental A-Team, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Mar 3, 2021 • 15min
Infection Control and Teledentisty | Michelle Strange | The Dental Brief #59
Infection Control and TeledentistyMichelle Strange is a registered dental hygienist, surgical assistant, and teledentistry specialist at Mouthwatch. In addition to her clinical and teledentistry work, she also is a co-host of the podcast “A Tale of Two Hygienists”.Today we discuss providing valuable information on dental hygiene, Infection Control and Teledentisty. Ms. Strange talks on the topics of infection control and how teledentistry has become prominent in how dentistry is conducted.To learn more about Michelle Strange, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Mar 1, 2021 • 17min
The Pivotal Steps to Buying a Practice | Brian Hanks | The Dental Brief #58
The Pivotal Steps to Buying a PracticeBrian Hanks works with dentists across the country to help them through the buying process of a dental practice. He recently published a book called,“How to Buy a Dental Practice” which you can find on his website for free! To get your copy, just pay the shipping costs.This book gives an excellent breakdown of the crucial steps and decisions a dentist must take when choosing to buy their own practice. Listen to Brian give his advice on how to find the right broker and how his accounting expertise helps in guiding his clients accordingly.To learn more about Brian Hanks, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Feb 26, 2021 • 14min
How The Intraoral Camera Can Be Used 100% of the Time | Lauren Stanford | The Dental Brief #57
How The Intraoral Camera Can Be Used 100% of the TimeLauren is a registered dental hygienist with Stanford Dental in Missouri. She has worked in dentistry for over 15 years and enjoys every moment of treating her patients. Lauren talks to our audience today about the intra-oral camera. Many practices rarely use this and could be losing out significantly on case acceptance as well as developing meaningful relationships with their patients.The intraoral camera should be in use every time a patient comes in, even if everything looks normal in their mouth. Explain and show your patients images to help build their trust. This creates a better reaction when something might be wrong in the future. The camera allows patients to learn more about their oral health. Make your patients happier today with these Expert Tips.To learn more about Stanford Dental, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Feb 24, 2021 • 16min
How to Talk to Your Patients About Substance Abuse | Dr. Ronni Brown | The Dental Brief #56
How to Talk to Your Patients About Substance AbuseDr. Ronni Brown is a renowned and experienced dental speaker. She currently works at a medium-security correctional facility in Northern California where she helps treat patients with addiction such as “meth mouth” Today she brings a tremendous amount of value and information to our listeners on how clinicians can be better about talking to their patients who may suffer from a substance abuse issue. Nobody likes having hard conversations, but Ronni shares some ways doctors can improve their communication with patients. First, you must manage your own emotional reaction to addiction.Next, you must understand the patient’s perception so they will not feel judged. You can do these two things by being objective as well as sharing your core values and why you got into dentistry with your patient. This can truly help them understand why you are asking these questions and how important it is in terms of the correct treatment plans. Dentists need to be aware of their patients' substance history, so they can develop and determine what is truly the best plan of action to treat the patient.To learn more about Dr. Ronnie Brown, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

Feb 22, 2021 • 14min
Business Ownership of a Practice | Dr. Bill Simon | The Dental Brief #55
Business Ownership of a PracticeDr. Simon has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. As you can imagine, he has been faced with many challenges throughout his career. Bill now operates a dental advising and coaching company called The New Dentist Advisor, where he helps dentists make life-altering decisions for their career paths.He talks to our listeners about the climate of dentistry in today’s world. He brings awareness to some of the questions young dentists have to face after graduating from dental school. Bill emphasizes how important it is to be in a position where you are able to adapt to changing landscapes in the dental industry.To learn more about The New Dentist Advisor, Click Here ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/