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In an effort to protect individuals who are covered under group and individual health plans from receiving “surprise” medical bills from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, the No Surprises Act was put into effect on January 1, 2022, with the intention of providing transparency to...  Read More
Episode #743: Birdseye View: Practical Application for Growth
Kiera shares what happens when the Dental A-Team comes to your practice — the prep before a consultant shows up, the assessment once boots are on the ground, and the implementations that can bring about a maximum gain with the least amount of effort. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera:     Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 135: Kennedy Dental Care CEO Shelia Taylor’s Experience Shows the Value of Internal Mobility for DSOs
Climbing the corporate ladder might be a tale as old as time, but it’s a relatively new concept in the world of dentistry. Many of the hard-working people on dental teams in DSOs are uniquely qualified to serve in positions of leadership within their organizations, but they may need a hand in...  Read More
Episode #735: This Is What It Takes to Improve Your Practice
Are you doing what’s necessary to take your business where it needs to go? In this episode, Kiera asks some challenging questions meant to inspire listeners to take a good, hard look at their dedication to the workplace. If you want your team to be made up of hard workers who believe in the...  Read More
Episode #733: How to Sell a Business. With Pierce Krol.
Back by popular demand: Pierce Krol! In this episode, Pierce talks with Kiera about what it’s like to sell a business you started from scratch. Everything from identity of self, to how businesses being sold are found, what buying companies look at, the hardest parts emotionally, and humorous...  Read More
Episode #729: Hire These Positions FIRST as a New Practice
This episode is responding to a listener request! Kiera talks about the first positions to hire for a new practice. She reviews the following:          What’s trainable and not trainable for a new hire               First team members to hire for cash flow               How to gain great talent...  Read More
Delving into Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
Seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) are a crucial but often misunderstood aspect of dental practice transactions. In this blog, Jennifer Sims, a CPA at PTS, sheds light on this vital metric and its significance in the buying and selling process. Understanding SDE: What Sellers & Buyers Need to...  Read More
1655 Derek Williams on Financial Freedom Through Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Derek bought a practice in East Texas right after graduating dental school. He tripled production/collections while cutting back clinical days. He’s been a coach with The Lifestyle Practice since 2018 where he focuses on helping other dentists increase the profitability of their practice while...  Read More
Unveiling the Truth Behind Dental Practice Sales: Beyond the Multiples Hype
In this insightful blog,  delves into the complex world of dental practice sales, shedding light on a topic often glamorized: EBITDA multiples. These figures, often touted as the holy grail of a lucrative deal, may not carry as much weight as commonly believed. Discussions among dentists exploring...  Read More
The Future of Green Dentistry: How to Make Your Practice More Sustainable
As a dental professional, you have the power to make a real difference in protecting the health of your patients as well as the planet. The choices you make each day in your practice have an impact. By implementing eco-friendly policies and procedures, you can reduce your environmental footprint...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 133: Oakpoint? Director of Procurement Karla-Marie Santiago Explains the Value of Transparency for DSOs
What does “transparency” mean for your organization? How could transparency improve efficiencies, increase profitability and deliver greater value to patients all while raising the standard of care? I explore the topic of transparency with Karla-Marie Santiago, Director of Operations at...  Read More
1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO and CFO of Comfort Dental, the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977.  Dr. Kushner has always advocated, taught and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair priced...  Read More
Episode #703: What Practices Need to Know Right Now? With Josey Sewell at DEO.
Kiera is joined by Josey Sewell, partner at Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO), to talk about how dental practices can recession-proof their practices right now. Josey touches on what leaders need to do first and foremost, predicts what the working model will look like over the next couple of...  Read More
A Growth Mindset: A conversation with Dr. Cedric Lewis and Eric Block
   A conversation between Dr. Cedric Lewis and Dr. Eric Block A couple of dentists with multiple side gigs  Eric shares his own experience of having multiple side gigs alongside his dental practice. The episode ends with planning the interview structure and contact information exchange between the...  Read More
1653 Zachary Miller on the Path to Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Zachary Miller, known by most of his patients as Dr. Z, is a first-generation dentist practicing in Western Washington state. He graduated from USC dental school in 2019 and immediately relocated to Northern Idaho where he practiced for 3 years before moving to Washington to be closer to his...  Read More
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