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 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 154: CEO of Lura Health Explains the Potential of Dentistry’s First Health Wearable
Many people wear smartrings, smartwatches and other wearable health technology like continuous glucose monitors to gain insights about their health and to support physicians in rendering more timely and individualized care. Can you imagine the ways oral healthcare would be transformed by a...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 145: What AI REALLY Means for Dentists and Patients—An Interview with VideaHealth Founder and CEO
Is AI in dentistry here to stay? If so, is that a good or bad thing for patients and practice owners? Whatever your stance on artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry may be, one thing is perfectly clear: we need more conversations to happen in order to understand what the future holds. I had...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 143: Aimee Vail, RDH Explains Why and How More Dentists Need to Use Silver Diamine Fluoride
RDH Aimee Vail has been campaigning for a long time to bring back a nearly forgotten secret weapon against caries that should be in every dental professional’s arsenal: silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Why has SDF fallen out of popularity, relegated to pediatric restorative dentistry and public...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 140: Should Hygienists Be Doing All This? Irene Iancu Explains the Benefits of RRDHs
How much should you let your hygienists do in your dental practice? There’s a hot debate going on in dentistry over whether hygienists should have the option to expand their skill set to include some restorative functions.  Some practice owners feel strongly that we shouldn’t be blurring the...  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 120: How to Be Exceptional at Both the Practice and the Business of Dentistry
Once a clear-cut path to financial and professional success, dentistry as a career has become a much more murky prospect to the next generation of oral healthcare professionals. Rapid developments in digital technology and the gold rush of the DSO business model have left younger dentists...  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 92: The New Alternative to "Watching" Cavities
Patients, how long should you wait to get a tooth filled? Dentists, how long should you wait before telling a patient they need a filling? The answer just might surprise everyone. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I begin by going back to the basics to explain what dental decay is...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 85: The Connection Between the Fear of CBCT and the Love of EBITDA
Why do so many dentists hesitate to invest in CBCT imaging? There's a fascinating connection between the dental industry's obsession with profitability and dentists' reluctance to adopt technology like CBCT scanners. I uncover that connection in this episode of The Patient First Podcast. As...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 37: A Closer Look At Clean And Boost With Dr. Michael Miyasaki - Upgrade Dental 2nd Opinion
Today's market is full of innovative products that help make dentists' jobs eaiser. But the question is which products are right for you? Which products guarantee 100% satisfaction? Are the ones you're using right now the most up to date? In this episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin talks with Dr. Mike...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 16: How Dentists Accidentally Under Bid Treatment Plans And Why You Should Stop
In this episode, Dr. Laskin discusses the drawback of treatment planning based on assumptions made about your patients' financial status.  To get your free copy of The Patient First Manifesto visit  View our full list of training, events, and resources at  How Dentists Accidentally Under Bid...  Read More
Episode 169: The Operatory Gets An Upgrade
On this final episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin and fan-favorite co-host, Dave Pryor, reflect on the evolution of The Operatory Podcast. The Operatory Podcast is making an upgrade to The Patient First Podcast with Dr. Bryan Laskin. Keep following for to stay up to date on the latest and greatest in...  Read More
Episode 162: The Biggest (And Easiest) Growth Lever For Your Dental Practice Is...
Dr. Laskin and co-host Dave Pryor discuss the small ways to grow your practice in a big way. For a free gift, visit  The Biggest Growth Lever For Your Practice Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 159: How To Conquer The Great Disconnect
Dr. Bryan Laskin and Dave Pryor discuss "The Great Disconnect" that exists in dentistry and how to use the patient perspective to conquer it.  How To Conquer The Great Disconnect Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 151: Start Doing This To Bring In High Value Patients In 2021
Is one of your resolutions for 2021 to be more profitable than 2020? In this episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin shares his secrets on bringing in high-value patients. Start Doing This To Bring In High Value Patients Find us on Radio!    Read More
Episode 150: Dr. Laskin and Dr. Miller Review SimpliShade Simplified Universal Composite
Dr. Bryan Laskin is joined by Dr. Matthew Miller to review a universal system that makes doing composite restorations a breeze! SimpliShade Simplified Universal Composite Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 148: How (And Why) To Copy The Technology Stack Used By Highly Productive Dental Practices
Would you take the advice on what composite material to use from someone who has never touched a handpiece? Seems like a simple answer, but dentists fall victim to spending thousands of dollars on consultants to tell them how to run their practice. In this episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin discusses a...  Read More
Episode 147: The Unsung Hero Of The Dental Team with Lou Azzara and Damon Liesse
Dr. Bryan Laskin is joined by Lou Azzara, CEO, and Damon Liesse, AVP of Digital Technologies, from  to discuss the importance of bringing dental labs chairside through innovative technology.  To learn more about Dental Services Group, or to find a DSG Lab near you, visit . The Unsung Hero Of The...  Read More
Episode 146: How I Keep My Team Hyper Productive, Engaged, And Happy
Need a new strategy to help motivate your staff to make it through the rest of 2020? Dr. Bryan Laskin talks about a great incentive to boost morale in your office...and BONUS...it boosts your production at the same time! Who doesn't love a good two-for-one these days? Keep Your Team Hyper...  Read More
Episode 144: Effective Tips To Drive New Patients (Part 2)
Dr. Laskin and co-host, Dave Pryor, wrap up this two-part episode with even more effective ways for dental practices to drive new patients to their offices. Effective Tips To Drive New Patients Part 2 Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 143: Effective Tips To Drive New Patients (Part 1)
Dr. Bryan Laskin gets the patient perspective from co-host, Dave Pryor, on effective ways for dental practices to drive new patients to their offices. This two-part episode is one you don't want to miss! Effective Tips To Drive New Patients Part 1 Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 142: We Need To Stop Putting Fancy Sweaters On Dinosaurs!
What the heck is Dr. Laskin talking about when he says, "we need to stop putting sweaters on dinosaurs"?! Listen in as he explains to co-host, Dave Pryor, what he means and why there could be some sweater-wearing dinosaurs lurking around your dental office.  Stop Putting Fancy Sweaters On...  Read More
Episode 140: Charting Your Path Out Of 2020 - An Interview With Dental Coach USA
Dr. Laskin is in the "hot seat" on this episode of The Operatory. Listen to his interview with Jayden Bell from  as they discuss how to successfully implement the right technologies in your dental practice.  Charting Your Path Out Of 2020 Dental Coach USA      Find us on Radio!  Read More
Episode 139: Timely Advice On Dealing With Change With Your Team
Dr. Bryan Laskin is reunited with co-host Dave Pryor on this previously recorded episode to discuss the most effective way to implement change in your practice. Dealing With Change With Your Team Find us on Radio!  Read More
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