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Dental Education in the USA: Changes and Implications Over the Past 28 Years with Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. and Dr. Marco Bongarzone Jr.
PART 1 of 2 Dr. Marco Bongarzone Sr. was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia as an undergraduate, concentrating on pre-medical studies. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry...  Read More
Practice transition issues related to dental insurance
Season 2 - Episode 5 We’ll often hear from doctors, “I’m at a crossroads. I’m so busy that I need to do something. Should I add an associate or drop an insurance provider?”  If you’re approaching a critical transition juncture like this – whether it be selling your practice in 1-5 years, bringing...  Read More
DENTAL DOW - Advanced Practice Management
 In 2021, the mature practices sampled showed increases of 22% in Production and 21% in Collections, compared to 2020. Patient flow was up 21%, new patients were up 31%, and Doctor production per hour increased 5%. Hygiene production per hour was even or down slightly.  Since 2020 was such an...  Read More
April 4, 2022 Practice Highlights for Arizona
AZ-7037:   SOUTHWESTERN ARIZONA PRACTICE AVAILABLE NOW WITH SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE:  Highly motivated seller. This practice is well-established and has a loyal patient base. The digital office is located in a 2,400 sq. ft. office building and has 4 fully equipped ops. This practice had a little...  Read More
1642 Chase Your Dreams and Start Your Practice with Dr. Fesaha Gebrehiwot : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Gebrehiwot was born in Eritrea, East Africa. He won a diversity visa lottery to come to the United States and arrived here without any family or friends or any sense of direction. When he arrived, he worked odd jobs while starting with English for Second Language Speakers at Phoenix Community...  Read More
New Technology, New Opportunities with Dr. Eric Veenstra
Dr. Eric, the oldest of four children to Dr. Doug and Patti Veenstra, was born and raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He graduated Eastern Christian HS in 1999, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) in 2003, and UMDNJ (currently Rutgers Dental School) in 2007. Following graduation from Dental...  Read More
What is the process of dropping insurance?
Season 2 - Episode 4   Dropping insurance participation is a decision that causes many doctors to have some anxiety. The tendency can be to rush things because you’re ticked off, or to avoid doing it out of fear of patient attrition. The good news is that unlike buying a practice or building a new...  Read More
Tips on how and where to sell your dental equipment.
1. Sell dental equipment on platforms with classified sections: Platforms like Dental Town and dental newsletters, offer these, as well as a wide range of dental societies who provide these sections on their websites. You may be narrowing down your possibilities by posting the ad in only one...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 32: Big Announcement! Introducing The Upgrade Dental 2nd Opinion Feature!
In this episode, Dr. Bryan Laskin introduces a revolutionary way he will help level-up the industry game, grow your practice and ask the hard-questions for the benefit of dentists and patients alike with a new sub-series of the The Patient First Podcast: The Upgrade Dental - 2nd Opinion. Check out...  Read More
Do You Know Who Your Customer Is and How to Serve Them?
  Do You Know Who Your Customer Is?   Emmet’s work in the dental industry began in 2010 with his first dental brainchild, Smile Magic, which delivers a Disney-like experience to the families the offices serve, complete with storybook themes, gold coins, a movie theater, and lobby play gym. In 2012,...  Read More
Why Cybersecurity Matters at Your Dental Practice
Cybersecurity has been in the news now more than ever, and not for good reasons. With a heightened alert for cybercrimes taking place around the world and across every industry, there are a number of steps dental practices need to take to prevent threats. Here’s what you need to know and steps to...  Read More
Can a transition from PPO insurance to fee-for-service be successful?
  Season 2 - Episode 3 There’s plenty of insurance pain everywhere across the country. In the last two years, more dentists have said, “I’ve had it” and transitioned their insurance participation. But can a transition from PPO insurance to fee-for-service be successful? Yes! In this episode, Bill...  Read More
Is a Membership Plan Right for Your Dental Practice?
What it is Although not technically a dental insurance plan, dental savings plans provide patients affordable access to dental care with discounts on most dental services after an annual membership fee for access to a network of participating dentists and specialists. A membership plan is an...  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
Teamwork makes the Dream Work: The Team Approach with Dr. Shawn Casey
On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Shawn Casey. Dr. Casey was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area. After graduating with high marks, he began his studies at Wilkes University. Through these studies he realized his dream of practicing dentistry in the Wyoming Valley, which he...  Read More
2022 Law and Regulatory Changes (Part 3 of 3)
In 2022, there are a lot of changes that are taking place on a national level that could have a dramatic effect on employers. The items listed below is the third of a three-part series that every employer should be aware of. Based upon the list below and the subsequent lists to follow, employers...  Read More
When should I announce a practice sale to my patients?
  Season 2 - Episode 2 Announcing the sale of a practice to patients brings anxiety and nervousness to many sellers. When do I tell them? How do I tell them? There’s a good way and a bad way to go about telling them the news that something is happening with the practice. The majority will be fine...  Read More
Top 10 California Employment Law Updates for 2022
In many cases, what originates in California moves East quickly. Employers should at least be aware of the charges in California, and how those changes could affect every employer. - Minimum Wage Increases - New Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft (AB 1003) - Meal and Rest Period Premiums Must be...  Read More
For 2022 What Must be Included in Every Employee Manual
Below is a list of items that every employer should be aware of and include in their Employee Manual. The failure to have a very detailed Employee Manual could be a very costly mistake and a compliance nightmare. - FMLA Policy - Salary Ranges (General Neutral/Non-Discrimination) - Drug and Alcohol...  Read More
2022 Law and Regulatory Changes Part 1 of 3
In 2022, there are a lot of changes that are taking place on a national level that could have a dramatic effect on employers. The items listed below are the first of a three-part series that every employer should be aware of. Based upon the list below and the subsequent lists to follow, employers...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 27: 10 Tech Investments Dentists Can Make That Deliver A Guaranteed 10X Return... Or Better!
You've got to spend money to make money, right? In dentistry, there are no shortages of ways we can invest our hard earned money into new technologies, systems, and materials... But is it helpful? In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Dr. Laskin covers 10 low-cost, no-brainer and easy to...  Read More
The Evolution of Dental Materials with Dr. Richard Crossland
On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Richard Crossland, Keating Dental Lab's first ever account. Dr. Crossland has been a long time friend of the folks here at Keating Dental Lab, and we're excited to have him back on the Podcast! Based in Clearwater, Florida, he is a...  Read More
RECENT TRANSITIONS AND PRACTICE LISTINGS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WE ARE PLEASED TO...  Read More
Should I tell my staff about the transition?
Season 2 - Episode 1 It’s a concern every dentist has as they contemplate transitioning their practice to new ownership – Should I tell my staff? When should I tell my staff? How should I tell my staff? Coordinating with staff members causes the most anxiety for any prospective seller. As we...  Read More
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