Episode 24 – Tax Planning w/ Craig Cody

In this episode we are joined by Craig Cody of Craig Cody and Company Inc. Craig is a certified public accountant and a certified tax coach, as well as the author of 10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands. We discuss the role your accountant should play in your dental practice, how proactive tax planning can save you thousands of dollars, some nuggets on how to save you and your practice money, and much more.

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Episode 23 – Student Debt’s Influence on Dental Practices

In this episode we discuss Howard Farran’s article “Suck It Up, Buttercup” and Decisions in Dentistry’s article “How Educational Debt Influences Practice Choices.” With dental school student loan debt being so high are dentists able to choose which procedures they want to do or should general dentists being doing everything? How does dental school debt affect practice options after dental school? We give our opinions on these articles and much, much more in the world of dentistry.

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Episode 22 – What Does the ADA Actually Do?

In this episode we address our thoughts on the American Dental Association. Is the ADA really on the side of dentists? Does the ADA support dentists like we want it to? With dental school tuition skyrocketing and dental insurance reimbursements rapidly declining, what would we like to see the ADA do? We cover these crucial topics and much more on this latest episode of the Dental Realist Podcast.

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Episode 21 – How Can the Solo Dentist Survive?

In this episode we discuss what we learned recently at Dr. Charles Blair’s lecture at the Utah Dental Association Convention and give our thoughts. Currently, how are corporate dentistry and insurance companies affecting the solo owner dentist? What steps, if any, can be taken to ensure the survival of the solo dentist? Where is dentistry headed in the future? And much, much more.

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Episode 20 – Challenges Facing Dentistry

In this episode we discuss the challenges facing dentistry and the Dentaltown article written by Dr. Gordon Christensen titled Challenges Facing the U.S. Dental Profession. What are the main concerns of dentists today? What are the solutions? Who should take the lead in correcting these challenges? We discuss all of this and much, much more. If you are a dentist or future dentist you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Episode 19 – Dentist is the #1 Job in America?

On episode 19 we discuss the US News & World Report’s ranking of dentist as the #1 job in America in 2017. What did this report get right and what did it miss? What should have been included in this report that wasn’t? We also discuss the change in dentist pay and how this affects dental students, new dentists, and even veteran dentists.

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Episode 16- Mental Gymnastics in Dentistry

In episode 16, we discuss the many mental ups and downs of dentistry. How do you handle patients who refuse x-rays and/or treatment, the know-it-all patients, the composite gauntlet, patients who have received false information from the media, and many of the other mental hurdles we go through each day as dentists? Whether you are a dentist who has had these experiences or a dental student who will go through these scenarios, we’d love you to join us for this episode.

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Episode 15 – Things Learned in Dental School-Useless or Useful?

In this episode we talk about many of the lessons learned in dental school. Some seemed important at the time and turned out to be totally useless. Some seemed pointless and ended up being useful in private practice. How are you supposed to know the difference? This episode will help you know.

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Episode 13 – Building Patient Trust and Value

In this episode, we discuss Imtiaz Manji’s ebook called Trust and Value: A Field Guide To Today’s Dental Patients. We go in depth on the great patient traits, key patient behaviors, and how to interact with a variety of dental patients. This episode will give you invaluable insight into how to interact with the many different types of patients you will meet in private practice and dental school.

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Episode 12 – Dental School Admissions w/ Brian Trecek of Marquette University

In this episode we are joined by Brian Trecek, Director of Admissions at Marquette University School of Dentistry. Mr. Trecek discusses the many aspects of the dental school application and interview process. What makes an applicant stand out? How should an applicant prepare for dental school interviews? What types of undergrad degrees can best prepare an applicant for dental school? We discuss all of this and much, much more. This episode gives unique insight into how to prepare for dental school application and dental school matriculation.

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