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4 days ago | 
dentaltown.com | Howard Farran |Melissa Lowry
"If it's your dream, if this is what you've always wanted in your life, then go. If the answer is anything else than that, do not do this."
These sobering words from Dr. Allison House reflect the stark reality facing today's aspiring dentists. Despite her deep love for dentistry and decades of successful practice, Dr. House admits she advised her own children against entering the profession.
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1 week ago | 
dentaltown.com | Flint Geier |Melissa Lowry |Howard Farran
In the rush of daily practice, dental professionals often find themselves caught in a cycle of striving—reaching one goal only to immediately set their sights on the next challenge without pausing to acknowledge how far they've come. This pattern, while driving growth and innovation, can leave us feeling perpetually unfulfilled and disconnected from the meaning behind our work.
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1 month ago | 
dentaltown.com | David Ranney |Maggie Augustyn |Melissa Lowry |Thomas Giacobbi
Kiera walks listeners through five steps to understanding a profit and loss statement:1. Know the structure
2. Follow the revenue streams
3. Track your spending
4. Calculate the ratios
5. Set financial goals
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Kiera Dent (00:03.726)
Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera.
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1 month ago | 
dentaltown.com | Melissa Lowry |Howard Farran |Kyle Patton
Polishing is the final step in restorative dentistry, yet it is frequently underestimated or performed incorrectly. While its primary purpose is to enhance aesthetics, proper polishing also plays a critical role in ensuring restoration longevity, preventing plaque accumulation, and optimizing patient comfort. Errors in this process can result in premature wear, rough surfaces, discomfort, and even restoration failure.
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1 month ago | 
dentaltown.com | William Jacobson |Howard Farran |Jay Geier |Melissa Lowry
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2 months ago | 
dentaltown.com | Melissa Lowry |Thomas Giacobbi |Howard Farran
How to Grow Your Practice with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Greetings!
You’ve likely heard all the hype last year around artificial intelligence (AI) – so, is the hype just more marketing hype, or can you actually use AI in meaningful ways to produce positive improvements in your business results?
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
dentaltown.com | Howard Goldstein |Melissa Lowry |Howard Farran |Rami Salha
How to Grow Your Dental Practice with Automation
Happy New Year!
Want to save time this year?
Most dental practices are busy treating patients, and don’t have time to manage marketing or advertising campaigns. Between treating patients, maintaining CE credits, and staying informed on latest oral health trends in dental journals, you don’t have the time to ask your patients for reviews or referrals. But, without these, your practice will struggle to grow with new patients.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
dentaltown.com | Melissa Lowry |Thomas Giacobbi
Medicare Advantage plans, or Medicare Part C, are a popular alternative to Original Medicare. These plans are offered by private insurers approved by Medicare and are designed to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage.
They combine the benefits of Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), often including additional perks beyond what Original Medicare offers.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
dentaltown.com | Angie Svitak |Howard Farran |Melissa Lowry |Suzanne Ebert
“There are things that we sometimes have to hide, and when we shine a light on them, they become less unforgivingly painful.” ~Dr. Maggie Augustyn Big changes are happening on the Everyday Practices Dental Podcast! In this special episode, hosts Regan Robertson and Dr. Chad Johnson introduce a brand-new addition to the team – Dr. Maggie Augustyn joins as the podcast’s third co-host! Bringing her heartfelt perspective, passion for dentistry, and a willingness to dive into both professional and...
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
dentaltown.com | Melissa Lowry |Casey Bull
Running a dental practice
is a lot of work, not only with patient care and staff but also staying
up-to-date about the latest technology and treatments. Did you know
that 71% of people go to the Internet when searching for a dentist? 71%!!! It goes without saying if you don't have a competitive online
presence, you are losing your share of that pie.
A well-designed dental marketing strategy can help dental practices reach new patients at the exact moment they’re looking for care.
