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 182: 50 Is the New 30—How to Live Your Best Life Outside of Dentistry
This podcast episode could be your key to breaking free from the hamster wheel and making the next several decades of your life the best ones yet. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Kathleen A. Adams, CFP® CPWA®, Co-founder of Second 50 Financial, to learn how she helps...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 173: Emily Letran, DDS on What it Takes to Become an Entrepreneur in Dentistry
What if everything you’ve heard about entrepreneurship in dentistry is wrong? According to one of the most successful business people in our space, entrepreneurship is something every dentist should aspire to and it is about far more than striving for more money. Emily Letran, DDS is not just a...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 156: The Future of DSOs vs. DPOs—An Interview with Ian McNickle of ICON Dental Partners
Are you interested in taking your dental practice to the next level but are not sure where to start? DSOs have been around for quite a number of years now, but they are no longer the only option for practice owners who want to experience greater business success. In this episode of The Patient...  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 152: Interview with Matt Ornstein of Dental Pitch Brokerage on EBITDA vs. Cash Flow
If EBITDA is still a mystery to you, don’t worry—you’re far from alone. Plus, Matt Ornstein from Dental Pitch Brokerage is here to help with a phenomenal book and insights that he shares with us in this episode of The Patient First Podcast. Matt has extensive experience with the business side...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 148: How to Successfully Implement New Dental Technology: An Interview with David Pryor of Planet DDS
Dave Pryor of Planet DDS is back on The Patient First Podcast, and in this episode, we discuss a hot topic: how to successfully implement a new technology in a dental practice or DSO network to unlock its full potential. Overwhelmed with the vast array of innovative technologies currently...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 147: Ryan Mingus of TUSK Practice Sales Explains What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling to a DSO
This is the episode I wish someone had made for me to watch back when I sold my practice to a DSO. My biggest regret from the sale? Trying to go it alone. Many dental practice owners today feel as overwhelmed by their options as I did back then, and it can be challenging to navigate...  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 144: Success, Values & Leadership for Dentists—Actionable Advice and Life Wisdom from Dr. Kevin Kremer
Given the massive leadership gap in dentistry and the unique challenges facing dentists today, Dr. Kevin Kremer’s insights and guidance are a breath of fresh air. Dr. Kremer has spent more than 25 years building a successful practice, Kremer Dental Care, and shares the secrets to his success by...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 139: DSO Data Analytics Expert Jordan Trentacosta Explains Which Metrics Matter Most
You don’t have to be a data geek like Jordan and I to leverage the power of data analytics in your dental practice.  In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview the Director of Product Management for beBright Jordan Trentacosta and we talk about how data accessibility can help...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 138: Interviewing Co-Founder of Dental Innovation Alliance Doug Brown on Investing in Dental Innovation
Do you have an innovative idea that you believe will transform the way we do dentistry? Are you interested in investing in a dental tech startup but need more risk mitigation? Are you simply curious about what’s going on in the field of dental innovation? Whatever your area of focus, you’ll...  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 127: Kerry Straine on Private Equity, DSOs & Building a Business Around a Clinic-Focused Model
Meet the secret weapon that private equity firms run to for help understanding clinical operations and optimizing their organizations: Kerry Straine of Straine Dental Consulting, Analytics and Management. With decades of experience working with thousands of dental practices and DSOs of all sizes,...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 126: Predictions for Dentistry in 2024
We’re at the start of a brand new year and it’s a time for both reflection and projection: reflection on things that happened in dentistry in 2023 and projection, or calculation, of the changes we can expect to see in the industry moving into 2024 and beyond. In this episode of The Patient First...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 123: Interviewing Strategist Melissa Turner on Mindset Changes Vital to Success in Dentistry
As our profession continues to evolve, we dentists must be ready to not only learn about changes in dental technology and oral healthcare consumer habits, but also to adopt a mindset that embraces these changes. Melissa Turner is the Chief Hygiene Officer of Cellerant Consulting and an...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 121: Cissy Mangrum of Specialty Dental Brands on Operational Efficiencies and Improving Interoperability in Dentistry
Dentistry is just starting to hit the biggest wave of change the industry has ever seen. Many of the innovations we are only beginning to see in the dental field have already been pioneered by the medical industry, paving the way for dentistry to experience exponential growth. In this episode...  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 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 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 117: Dr. Trevor Lines on What New DSOs Should Be Doing Right Now
Many small DSOs just starting out are struggling to keep their heads above water. What are the successful ones doing right? In this episode of The Patient First Podcast that no DSO leader should miss, I interview Trevor Lines, DDS of Revolutionary Tribes and pick his brain on how DSOs can get it...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 115: Is Your Practice Prepared for a Ransomware Attack?
It’s getting easier than ever for malevolent agents to carry out ransomware attacks, and dental practices are prime targets. With ransomware attacks having increased by 75% during 2023, dental practice owners and the CEOs of DSOs need to be on high alert. Have you thought about what you would do...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 114: This Is Why DSOs Are Surprisingly Inspirational
What if everything you’ve heard about the group practice model in dentistry…is wrong? DSOs (dental service organizations) may seem to be taking over the industry, but that could actually be a very good thing for the standard of care. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I describe my...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 112: “Dental Pitch” 2023: What It Taught About Connected Dentistry™
Words aren’t enough to convey how amazing it was to sit on a panel of judges that reviewed exciting potential startups in the dental industry.  This was at “Dental Pitch,” a segment of the 2023 Dental Festival held in New Orleans. In this episode of “The Patient First Manifesto,” I share what I...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 103: Welcome to Dentistry 3.0
Dentistry has seen phenomenal improvement over the past few decades, but the best is yet to come. In fact, it’s almost here. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I explain “Dentistry 3.0,” the next big stage of development for dentistry as a profession.  This episode also discusses the...  Read More
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