The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin
Quality of care matters. But convenience and comfort are what will bring patients to your office. Learn to thrive as a modern dental practice by embracing technology and putting patients first.
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The Patient First Podcast Episode 174: Founder of SmartChair.AI Explains the Benefits of Tracking Dental Chair Time
As a practicing dentist, Dr. Khamir Patel is all too familiar with the challenges of juggling manual data entry with treatment time and the typical vigors of running a business and managing a team. He’s also passionate about integrating innovative technology into healthcare, making him an ally of...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 165: Talking Teledentistry at Yankee Dental Congress with Melissa K. Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFD
Although the concept of “teledentistry” has taken off in recent years, many dentists are still in the dark about its potential and the surprisingly simple ways they can begin implementing it. At this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, I sat down with the dynamic dental personality Melissa K. Turner...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 153: Leaders Real Estate Managing Partner Austin Hair Explains Real Estate for Dentists
Dentists face an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to making real estate decisions. Should you lease or purchase a site for your practice? What factors should you consider when selecting the ideal location? Is buying real estate for your business really the best investment strategy for...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 153: Leaders Real Estate Managing Partner Austin Hair Explains Real Estate for Dentists
Dentists face an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to making real estate decisions. Should you lease or purchase a site for your practice? What factors should you consider when selecting the ideal location? Is buying real estate for your business really the best investment strategy for...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 141: Standards, Interoperability, Innovation—What You Need to Know About the Future of Connected Dentistry™
We’re moving into an unprecedented era of dentistry, and without the right Standards and regulations in place to maintain order, our industry will essentially become the Wild West. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I summarize the biggest problem that the dental industry is facing...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 118: Fuel Your Dental Practice Ownership Dreams with This Fully Digital Finance Experience | Interview with Provide CRO Chad Widensky
Digital technology is transforming many industries including healthcare and finance (popularly known as “fintech” today). In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Chad Widensky, the CRO of Provide and we get to see the magic that happens when technology, finance and oral...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 106: Why Dental Technology Is Getting Cheaper and Why That’s a Good Thing
There’s a lingering misconception that dental technology is expensive. That may have been true in the past, but that excuse doesn’t hold up in dentistry today. Not only is the cost of technology going down, but we’re now at a point where you can’t afford NOT to have it in your practice. Dental...  Read More
Every dental professional has experienced the difficult process of selling their practice at some point in their careers. It can be a daunting task, but with the right preparation and strategy, it can go SMOOTHLY--but only if you avoid some obvious mistakes. In today's episode of the Patient First...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 64: Ways To Boost Your Dental Teams Success
Assembling great leadership in your practice is key to setting up your team for success. But what should you be looking for when delegating and elevating team members into successful leadership roles? In today's episode of The Patient First Podcast, Dr. Bryan Laskin shares one key trait to look...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 63: How To Capitalize On Patient's Short Attention Spans
The attention span of humans has been recently downgraded to that of a goldfish (maybe even worse). In the world we live in today, distractions are everywhere and changing another person’s attention span is next to impossible. In today’s episode, Dr. Laskin reveals his top tips on how to...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 62 : 3 Ways To Fill Your Empty Dental Chairs Via Referrals
What's the best way to get more patients? An even better question…what’s the easiest way to get new patients without breaking the bank on expensive marketing solutions? The simple answer is...by putting patients first. In this Patient First Podcast episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin shares his top 3...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 53: Stop Losing Dental Patients By Doing This…
Putting your patients first is the best way to grow your practice. But, how do you know when it’s time to expand your growing practice? In this episode, Dr. Laskin does the simple math for you and shares the secret of "knowing" when you should expand! Boost your profitability by joining us in...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 50: The Coming “Profitability Storm” In Dentistry
With the economy changing quickly and unheard of inflation running rampant dentistry isn't immune to its effects. In today's episode we offer a stark warning for owner dentists wanting to guard their profitability, team health, and value of their practice. Boost your profitability by joining us in...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 49: My Top 3 Lessons From 20 Years As A Dentist
Have you ever looked back to the start of your career and thought “man, I wish I knew then what I know now”? Looking at successful dentists today, it's hard to imagine that they went through some of the same challenges in the beginning. They all did. That's why in this episode, Dr. Laskin shares...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 47: Should I Rehire A Team Member Who Quit?
Have you ever had someone leave your team only to realize the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and end up wanting to come back? Now, you are faced with a conundrum; should you rehire them with a higher compensation so they don’t leave again? Find out what Dr. Laskin thinks you should...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 43: Understanding Dental Anxiety From The Patient Perspective With Jennifer Fernjack
In today's episode, Dr. Laskin is joined by Jennifer Fernjack, a former patient and author of the book "Greater Than", to discuss the the concept of "emotional grit" and the patient's perspective when it comes to dental anxiety. For a true patient first perspective, check out Jennifer's book,...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 40: The Biggest "Low-Tech" Opportunities For Efficiency In Your Dental Practice With Kay Hickey From Zirc - Upgrade Dental 2nd Opinion
Have you ever felt burned out, stressed and in complete chaos? Well, you aren’t the only one. Our industry can indeed be demanding and unforgiving, especially in practice, organization and efficiency. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. There are tons of products that make a world of...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 36: 3 Things Today's Most Successful Dentist Are Doing Differently!
There are always going to be obstacles when growing your practice. Whether they are personal choices, the current state of the world or sometimes, even unseen circumstances.  Nowadays, it's not just about surviving. It's about thriving, growing and moving forward! In this episode, Dr. Laskin...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 35: The Importance Of Having An Effective Website In The Dental Industry with Kayvan Mott - Upgrade Dental 2nd Opinion
If people aren’t finding a new dentist through word of mouth referrals from friends and family, you can guarantee they are searching the internet for reviews and looking for an online presence to help make their decision. That's why a professional website can either make or break the growth of...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 34: Dental Startup To Multi Million Dollar Buyout With Dr. Jeremy Krell!
On this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Dr. Laskin interviews Dr. Jeremy Krell, a highly experienced investor and entrepreneur with a proven track record in taking startups to multi-million dollar buyouts. Dr. Krell shares how he started his amazing journey, what steps he took to get to...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 30: Exploring The Business Of Multi Site Dentistry… Should You Start Or Join A Group Practice?
Today’s episode of The Patient First Podcast features Bill Neumann, CEO at Group Dentistry Now, a multimedia corporation committed to providing DSOs and dental group practices with relevant news, education, goods, consultation, career placement and services. Dr. Laskin interviews Bill Neumann...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 29: Isn't It Time Dentists Got A Raise?
There are many negative forces working against the dental industry. With the prices of dental materials getting higher each day, having to cope with shutdowns and overhead expenses growing, it's time for dentists to look for more effective ways to generate a higher profit. But how do you do that...  Read More
Episode 108: The Fastest Way to Practice Success
Technologies have really scaled up the ability to run a dental practice. In this episode of The Operatory, Dr. Bryan Laskin and Dave Pryor discuss how to leverage those technologies to bolster the success of your office.  The Fastest Way To Practice Success Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 91: How To Plan Your Technology Pipeline with Blake Brandt
Dr. Laskin is joined by Blake Brandt from  Group to discuss the importance of properly setting up the "nerve center" of your practice and how planning tech first should be the norm in dentistry.  Whether you are planning out a new space or looking to upgrade your current practice, you will want to...  Read More
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