Dental Alements

DEO’s Financial Secrets To Grow Dental Organizations

In this episode you’re going to learn the difference between a DSO and a DEO. You will also hear how AI could lead to potential job losses in the dental industry. 
Ken Kaufman shares insights and strategies to help dental businesses run more efficiently. Ken's background includes starting mobile and brick-and-mortar clinics, and securing financing for them. He was part of the team that developed the Nomad handheld x-ray device which later was sold to the Danaher Group. 
He is the CFO at Nuvia Dental Implant Centers and previously served as the CFO of Community Dental. Ken holds an MBA in finance and entrepreneurship and authored the book DEO's Financial Secrets To Grow Dental Organizations, which offers advice for solo practitioners, expanding practices, and formal DSOs.
Ken discusses that he believes AI could be disruptive, leading to potential job loss for knowledge workers, but also hopes it will enable dentists to help patients in less invasive ways and in a faster manner, ultimately benefiting the industry as a whole. Additionally, AI could create more consistency throughout the industry, fostering patient confidence. 
Ken advocates for the dental industry to become more financially savvy and encourages dentists to join the DEO group. Members gain access to assets, tools, mastermind groups, and other resources that help them learn to grow and succeed. 
Ken acknowledges that dentists are intelligent people who have learned how to be dentists, but they may not have had the opportunity to develop business skills in all necessary areas. He aims to help bridge this gap.  To connect with Ken, find him on Facebook or LinkedIn under Ken Kaufman. 
Thank you for tuning in to the Dental Alements Podcast!
 
Promo code mentioned in this episode:
DEO Growth Summit 2023 - Jun 8-10 in San Diego California. If you're a dental leader looking to create more profit, impact, and time for yourself and your business, attend the most powerful event in group dentistry to build an unshakeable organization that can THRIVE in any economy.
Listeners of the Dental Alements Podcast can buy tickets at DEOSUMMIT.COM with the Promo Code: DEOKEN for $250 off tickets PLUS a free paperback copy of DEO's Financial Secrets to Grow Dental Organizations.

Revolutionizing Dental Staff’s Financial Position through DSOs: Insights from Dr. Brady Frank

Introduction:
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Brady Frank, a dentist, author, and co-founder of Freedom Dental Partners. Dr. Frank is passionate about elevating the financial positions of not only dentists but also hygienists, office managers, and assistants in the dental industry. He teaches unique ownership structures and strategies to help staff members own shares of their privately held companies and achieve financial freedom.
Main Segment:
Dr. Frank shares the history and benefits of DSOs or dental service organizations. He emphasizes that DSOs allow dentists to make more money and have more control over their partnership terms with private equity. Dr. Frank believes that hourly pay in a dental practice is an antiquated model, and aligning the whole team's incentives behind the business goals is crucial. He discusses how he and his team fix up DSOs to enable clinical freedom, lifestyle freedom, and financial freedom. Dr. Frank explains how he helps staff members become owners of the companies they work for through unique ownership structures and shares practical tips on finding deals on practices to buy as a hygienist. He also shares information on his books, DDSO Strategies, and the Become The DSO Seminar.
Conclusion:
Dr. Frank's work is revolutionizing the dental industry by allowing staff members to elevate their financial positions and have a stake in the companies they work for. Dental service organizations provide a path to clinical freedom, lifestyle freedom, and financial freedom for dentists and staff members alike. Visit drbradyfrank.com and becomethedso.com for more resources and information on DSOs and unique ownership structures in the dental industry.
Resources, discount codes, and links to connect with Dr. Brady are at:  www.rootuon.com
 

The Top 5 Marketing Mistakes That Dental Practice Owners Make

During this episode, listeners will have the opportunity to gain insights on dental practice marketing from Naren Arulrajah, an expert consultant in dental marketing and CEO of Ekwa Marketing.
With over 16 years of experience, Naren Arulrajah has established himself as a pioneer in digital marketing for dentists. And he will draw from his vast expertise to share practical marketing strategies for dental practices.
Naren offers a FREE SEO Audit and a 12-month plan to improve dental practice owners' online presence.
Book your FREE SEO Audit here: https://www.dentalmarketingsociety.com/msm/
Contact Naren:
Email: team@dentalmakreitngsociety.info
Book a Meeting: https://www.dentalmarketingsociety.com/msm/
Learn more about Dental Marketing Society: https://www.dentalmarketingsociety.com/
Learn more about Ekwa Marketing: https://www.ekwa.com/
 
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The Truth About Flossing, and Taking Your Invention All the Way

Here's your chance to invest in the latest and greatest dental product. Or, perhaps you have an invention you want to share with the world. 
This is the story of inventing a product and taking it all the way.
In this episode (#64) Cindy Rogers, RDH and Eli Packouz discuss: Invention, science, research, production, testing, crowdfunding, raising capital, shareholders, learning the science behind flossing, debunking false claims, testing and more testing, learning that you really can over floss, anaerobic bacteria hidden below the gumline, pigs, dentists, dental assisting, career span of a dental hygienist, and so much more. 
Guest: Eli Packouz, CEO and Co-Founder of Instafloss
Is flossing necessary?  Is there such a thing as flossing too much? Is it possible to floss 32 teeth in 10 seconds? These questions and more unpacked. 
In this episode, Eli shares the steps taken to develop and produce Instafloss. Five years of scientific research, testing, and raising funds. Inventing a product that can floss 32 teeth in 10 seconds was no easy task. But this task may be just the thing that saves the dental hygiene profession. 
Learn about raising funds for your invention and how to become a shareholder of Instafloss. But you need to act today!
Eli Packouz is a serial inventor and two-time founder. He started his first company, Singular Sound, with his brother in 2013; they have since launched eight blockbuster products. In 2017, he partnered with Dr. Ralf Raud and Dr. Ana Mascarenhas to create the first device that automatically flosses all your teeth in only 10 seconds — Instafloss. After five years of research and development, Instafloss is ready to change the world, one tooth at a time.
 
rootUon.com is where you will find the video and all the things
 
 
 
 
 

Dr. Uche Odiatu: Stand Up and Speak for Yourself

You don't have to MMA fight your way out of the op. Whether you are considering a career outside of the op, or in, Dr. Uche Odiatu has mastered balancing the two.But a master is always learning and beginning again. This is a candid conversation with Dr. Uche Odiatu where he shares his advise on how to expand yourself and your career outside of the op.  It all starts with standing up and speaking aloud what it is you want.  Be passionate about what you do and do what you are passionate about. Do not wait ten years to start. Start now. Speak up and state your intentions and follow your gut. Learn how that by finding humor in everyday stressful situations you can find tension release and become more light-hearted. Which, in turn, can help you bring humor into your conversations. Conversations that people want to listen closer to.Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist in Toronto. He has been the invited guest on 400 radio & television shows including ABC, 20/20 and Canada AM. He has given over 500 lectures in Canada, the USA, Denmark, Bermuda, England, Jamaica, Norway, and the Bahamas.Dr. Odiatu is the author of The Miracle of Health.He is double certified as a personal trainer, a certified yoga instructor, a certified boot camp instructor and a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine. DrUche.comrootUon.com

So You Want to Be Organized Feat. Brittany Gray of Zirc Dental Products

Are you a healthcare professional who may be wasting precious time and resources because of disorganized workspaces? 
These situations can make it difficult to help patients efficiently, and result in delays that can cost you time, money and safety. 
Our guest in this episode is Brittany Gray, CDA who is a Product & Efficiency Consultant with Zirc Dental Products. In this episode she shares some of her top tips and tricks to help you become more efficient with your time.   
For more information about today's episode, to connect with Brittany, head on over to rootUon.
 To see the video version, follow us on YouTube.
Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy

So You Want to Evolve Into the Next Phase of Your Career Feat. Shannon Blackmon

Evolve into your next stage of life with passion and purpose.
Learn planning strategies that work for you. 
Are you holding on to money beliefs that are not yours? Beliefs that have been passed down from your parents, grandparents or even your great-grandparents?
Learn how these experiences and beliefs of your ancestors hold you back from realizing the life of your dreams. 
Shannon Blackmon, CFP shares points on how to evolve in life with financial planning that has your well-being at the center.
Retirement is not the end. It is only the beginning of your next phase in life. The phase that may just be the best one yet!
Shannon Blackmon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, highly trained in financial planning and investment management.  Shannon enjoys co-creating custom financial plans with her clients’ well-being at the center. Guiding them through a comprehensive wealth management process, she provides insights into cash flow, net worth, risk management, investments, and philanthropic goals.
Shannon earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. Shannon is a Registered Life Planner® through Kinder Institute. She serves as Co-Chair for the Horizons Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council. She is a member of the Dental Speaker Institute, and Dental Speakers Bureau.
For more information about today's episode and to watch the video version, head on over to rootUon and follow us on YouTube.
Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy
 
 
 

Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges with Enjoli Figueroa

Enjoli is a Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of experience. Enjoli believes that her encounters in the dental industry have allowed her to exercise her passions, including philanthropy, life coaching, and challenging the negative stigmas associated with minorities and therapy.
Over the past few years, Enjoli has volunteered in her community as an Afterschool Program Coordinator and as the Board President of a High School Booster Club. In her spare time, she practices pilot training and improv comedy.
Enjoli holds a bachelor degree in dental hygiene of science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. 
You can learn more about her on her website here: https://bphierce.godaddysites.com/

Oral Cancer Hygiene Help

Every year approximately 54,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer.  
Medications and procedures used to treat a variety of cancers can cause mouth problems, including open sores which can be very painful. 
Avoiding brushing encourages bacterial growth and inflammation, which makes the problems worse. Which in turn can cause our patients even more pain and disease.
Do you feel confident recommending home care techniques to your patients that are both effective and pain-free?  
Jill Meyer-Lippet of Side Effect Support and Frank Dreier of Emmi-dent the touchless toothbrush, share modern innovations that can help your patients reduce harmful bacteria below their gum line without causing pain. 
For more information about today's episode, to connect with our guests, and to watch the video versions, head on over to rootUon and follow us on YouTube
 Jill's story of helping patients minimize the side effects of oral cancer can be heard in episode #22.
Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy
 
 

Speaking and Consulting in Dentistry feat. Vanessa Emerson

Are you excited about dental speaking and consulting? But in the dark about how to start or grow your business?  Gain the tips and tools needed to develop and market your business!
Founder of Dental Speaker Institute, Dental Speakers Bureau, and The Dental Speaker, Vanessa Emerson is recognized as a business strategist and thought leader by clients, prospects, meetings professionals, and peers.  She frequently mentors professionals in business development, marketing, event management, and strategy.
Vanessa's annual conferences attract speakers and consultants who gather to learn, network, and support each other in growing their businesses and the dental meetings industry.
Honored by Dental Products Report as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry (2017) and twice selected for the Denobi Award Shortlist (2021, 2022) for her outstanding contributions to the dental industry, Vanessa is known as the ‘go-to’ resource that helps meeting planners create stronger meetings, speakers acquire more bookings, consultants attract and retain clients and all to meet their business goals. 
She is frequently booked by organizations that would like to encourage their members to explore and expand their roles as speakers and consultants.
For more information about today's episode and to watch the video version, head on over to rootUon and follow us on YouTube Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy