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 178: Announcing the Launch of “Unfair Care,” a Book That Will Empower Patients Like Never Before
Get ready for my most exciting and ambitious project to date: my new book, Unfair Care—Get the Healthcare You Deserve in a System Designed to Fail You. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of my latest book in a series of industry-shaking...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 177: DDS Asks, MD Answers—Discussing Key Issues in Integrated Care
If we want truly integrated care and more medical-dental collaboration, then we need to be having more conversations. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Allison Stolz, MD, a primary care physician with decades of experience, sits down with me in the studio to talk about some of the...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 170: Aimee Vail, RDH, MHA/Ed Explains What You Might Not Know About the Minimally Invasive Dentistry Movement
Just as advances in technology are moving the practice of dentistry forward, so advances in clinical care are making a huge impact in the quality of care patients today receive. And sometimes, more advanced clinical care means going back to deceptively simple basics. The dynamic Aimee Vail,...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 167: What Dentists Need to Know About the Broken American Healthcare System—an Interview with Frank Lobb
The third-party payer system for healthcare in the United States isn’t as broken as you think…it’s much, much worse. Although virtually every American citizen has had to contend with the needlessly yet deliberately complex circus of healthcare insurance, few have dug down as deep as author Frank...  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 160: The Surprising Advantages of Expanded Practice Hygiene and Teledentistry—Interview with Lisa Balint, MPH, EPDH
Have you heard about the expanded practice dental hygiene model in which hygienists practice remotely and utilize teledentistry to provide their patients with exams? Many practice owners believe this arrangement is impractical or that it essentially ‘robs’ them of new patients. Lisa Balint, MPH,...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 158: How the Founder, President and CEO of VIF is Leveraging Technology to Improve Healthcare for Patients, Providers and Caregivers
Holly Doherty is the Founder, President and CEO of VIF, a team that has developed a groundbreaking tool to support families in getting the personalized care that their loved ones with special needs deserve.  Far from leading the charge in name only, Holly brings decades of personal experience...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 137: Clarification on Your Legal Obligations Per HIPAA and the 21st Century Cures Act
It turns out I was wrong about the 21st Century Cures Act. But only in technical terms, really. The reality of the situation that dental practice owners are in is still a dire one, perhaps even more serious than we previously realized. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I explain why...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 136: Interview with Dental Lifeline Network President and CEO Lynda Ricketson on Dental Volunteering and Connected Dentistry™
With her entire career spent in the nonprofit sector, there’s no one else more qualified to be leading the amazing organization of Dental Lifeline Network.  I interview DLN’s President and CEO Lynda Ricketson to discuss how her organization helps the disabled, elderly, military veterans and...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 129: 100% of Dentists Agree on This. Everyone Else Should, Too.
Finally, 5 out of 5 dentists agree on SOMETHING. Unfortunately, there are influential powers that be in dentistry who do not agree on this, and that spells doom for a profession that believes in putting the patient first. When surveyed whether they would like to have access to relevant patient...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 119: Elijah Desmond Talks Authenticity for Entrepreneurs in the Dental Industry
All you entrepreneurs out there in the dental space know how hard it is to build an empire in this fast-changing industry. Elijah Desmond, the motivational speaker and Founder of Smiles at Sea who has been innovating dental conferences for more than a decade, knows the struggle all too well. But...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 104: Interviewing Dr. Mohamed Harunani on the First Dento-Protective Candy
Get ready to taste the world’s first candy formulated to actively fight against the effects of tooth decay. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Mohamed Harunani, the creator of Dream candy—delicious lollipops and button candies engineered to promote tooth...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 98: What Is True Medical-Dental Integration?
You would think that any progress made in the area of medical-dental integration would be a step forward. But why does it seem like the first step is a futile, bottom-up approach? Anything that improves access to care for patients is a very welcome development. If it doesn’t promote true...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 88: We Need More Dentists Talking About This Right Now
There’s new legislation now in effect that affects all dentists and their patients in the United States. The problem? Virtually no one knows about it. I recently attended an event called “Datapalooza” where I gleaned a ton of compelling insights about the transfer of patient health data. This...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 31: The "Magic Marketing Words" That Drive New Dental Patients With Dr. Ginger Bratzel
Today’s episode features Dr. Ginger Bratzel, Founder of Rio Grande DATP LLC. She talks about how she started her practice and how it led her to be a consulting coach in one of the largest healthcare marketing companies in the nation. She and Dr. Laskin also touches the topic on the obstacles...  Read More
Episode 141: Who Dentists Should Be Voting For November 3rd
During these politically charged times, Dr. Bryan Laskin explains what it means to make a vote for dentistry.  Who Dentists Should Be Voting For November 3rd Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 106: Walmart Health Enters Dental... Is Your Office At Risk?
Should you be worried about dental practices in Walmart? Probably not. But, in case you are, take a listen to this conversation between Dr. Laskin and Dave Pryor to size up the competition.  Walmart Health Enters Dental Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 101: The Big WHY Behind 'Smiles At Sea' with Elijah Desmond
Dr. Bryan Laskin talks with Elijah Desmond of  about what motivates him to help dental professionals pursue further education in their field and why he loves it.  The Big WHY Behind Smiles At Sea Elijah Desmond Find us on Radio!  Read More
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