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Episode 9: Hubert Joly on The Heart of Business
In this episode, Dustin talks with Hubert Joly about his book, The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism. You'll discover how to find your noble purpose, put people at the center and unleash human magic. Hubert and I discuss the power of identifying self-inflicted...  Read More
Employer Job Interviews and Covid-19 Questions
The hot question for dental practices seeking to hire is whether they can ask candidates about their vaccination status. The issue goes deeper than just a simple yes or no. As Stuart Oberman explains in this episode, he finds that HR is the biggest nightmare for dental practices, and that sloppy...  Read More
Must Have Covid-19 Policies for Employers
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, so do the questions about handling Covid-19 policies for employees in your dental practice. Stuart Oberman discusses mandatory and non-mandatory vaccination policies, and how to handle requests for accommodations. Many people are turning to Google for Covid-19...  Read More
Covid 19/Delta Variant Mandates & Legal Liability
There is a lot to think about when diving into Covid-19 mandates within your practice. Host of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman, discusses the ins and outs of requiring all employees to be vaccinated, how to handle employee resistance, and how to make sure you are staying within federal and state...  Read More
Keeping Workers Safe as the COVID-19 Delta Variant Continues to Spread
Workplace safety guidelines from federal, state and local authorities are rapidly changing in response to the highly transmittable COVID-19 Delta variant, and employers should update their policies accordingly. Significantly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is...  Read More
Keeping Workers Safe as the COVID-19 Delta Variant Continues to Spread
Workplace safety guidelines from federal, state and local authorities are rapidly changing in response to the highly transmittable COVID-19 Delta variant, and employers should update their policies accordingly. Significantly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is...  Read More
Episode 8: Roger Martin on When More Is Not Better
In this episode, Dustin talks with Roger Martin about his book, When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency. You'll discover how our obsession with economic efficiency has forced too much pressure in a pursuit of perfectionism. Roger and I discuss how this has...  Read More
Good Will
What is Goodwill, and why do some people make such a huge fuss over it when buying or selling a dental practice? In this episode we define goodwill, lightly touch on its tax implications, and explore why it’s one of the most misunderstood aspects of the dental acquisition process. Good Will  Read More
Jim Palmer – Legacy Changes Everything
Podcast Episode #338: Jim Palmer – Legacy Changes Everything Episode #338: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast Jim Palmer – Legacy Changes Everything Today I’m sharing an interview I did with a good friend of mine named Jim Palmer.  Jim and I discussed my book, , and talked about the value of...  Read More
Are You Violating Federal Law in the Interview Process? (Dental Law Radio)
Many people think that ADA guidelines only apply once an employee has been hired. However, there have been instances where employers violate ADA requirements during the interview process. It is important for employers to be aware of these guidelines and make sure they are following them before,...  Read More
Dental Leadership Baseball: Will Your Team Strike-Out or Get on Base?
Look, the game is starting!  The pitcher is winding up.  It’s a classic fastball speeding toward one of your players.  Who is the pitcher?  It’s Mr. I’m Important, who is one of your patients that is constantly on an impossibly tight schedule. STRIKE 1… STRIKE 2… STRIKE 3… YOU’RE OUT!!  What?...  Read More
#51: Independent Contractor & Malpractice with Michael Davis
This week we learn from Michael Davis DDS, who has published articles on independent contractorships, and has testified as an expert witness on many malpractice cases. He shares the dangers of employers wanting to classify you as an IC, and explains why it's almost ALWAYS incorrect to do so! Dr....  Read More
Anti-Harassment Complaint Procedures (Dental Law Radio)
A written anti-harassment procedure can you help tremendously in the event that you ever receive a letter from the EEOC or from an attorney representing an ex-employee alleging sexual harassment. Stuart Oberman explains why it is important to have a written anti-harassment complaint procedure, and...  Read More
With so many updates and changes for the new COVID back-to-work dental office protocols, it’s hard to keep up!  This is an important read for all Michigan Dental Practice Owners:  Did you know that the  that will be a required mandate through at least October 2021.   (per MI OSHA Law: , 1974 PA...  Read More
Your Business at Risk from "Supply-Side" Attacks.
A Cyber Parable:  Imagine you are a chicken rancher. Your chicken are free-range, no antibiotics, and (most importantly) hypo-allergenic. So, people with egg allergies can use your eggs to make cookies and other goodies. If they ever inadvertently eat store bought eggs they would die. You can see...  Read More
David Phelps – Are Your Limiting Beliefs Limiting Your Freedom?
Podcast Episode #336: David Phelps – Are Your Limiting Beliefs Limiting Your Freedom? Episode #336: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast David Phelps – Are Your Limiting Beliefs Limiting Your Freedom? Lately, it is hard to feel optimistic about the state of our country, and I feel as though there...  Read More
Here Comes the Government! Are You Prepared for a Medicaid Audit? (Dental Law Radio)
In the last few months, there has been a significant government crackdown on Medicaid fraud. Although your practice may not have engaged in any malicious activity, an audit can uncover poor recordkeeping which can turn into an expensive and painful experience. Stuart Oberman discusses the problem...  Read More
Sound Too Good to Be True.  It Probably Is
The Sting:  The US and Australian FBI agencies, in collaboration with an international group of police departments from 16 countries, executed an immense sting operation on the international crime syndicate, arresting over 800 people and counting.  This is by far the most successful sting operation...  Read More
How to Respond to Negative Online Patient Reviews (Dental Law Radio)
  Practice owners work hard to create a great patient experience, however, negative online patient reviews can still happen. Stuart Oberman weighs in on how practice owners should respond if and when this happens.   Read More
You Are Being Stalked
Somebody Is Watching You:  Imagine that there is someone following behind you day and night, watching and writing everything you do into his notebook.  Now, imagine that his cohort is doing the same thing to your spouse.  But it doesn’t stop there, they are also following your children.  They take...  Read More
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Standards for Health Care Employers
On June 10, 2021, the first nationwide emergency workplace safety rule, requiring health-care employers to protect workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 has been published on OSHA’s website. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) released on June 10, 2021, only applies to the health-care...  Read More
2021 Internal Audit Checklist (Dental Law Radio)
Making sure your HR policies and procedures are updated is essential to all dental practice owners. Host of Dental Law Radio, Stuart Oberman, offers a checklist that all dental practices should be reviewing in order to protect their practice and its employees. Some key areas of concern include...  Read More
Overview of Potential Employer Violations (Dental Law Radio, Episode 8)
Host Stuart Oberman discusses potential employee violations you might be violating without knowing. Many employers fail to include cell phone and social media use policies in their employee manuals, along with many other things. Mr. Oberman covers the basic questions employers may have, and covers...  Read More
Play Leadership Baseball for a Winning Team Dental Season!
As mentioned in , this month we’re playing baseball, specifically, leadership baseball.  You, the dentist, are the owner of this team, which we will call “Team D” (for dental).  You purchased Team D with a boat-load of money, time, and sweat by graduating dental school and purchasing or buying into...  Read More
Employers React to Workers Who Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccination
As COVID-19 vaccines become readily available, many employers are still wondering if they can require employees to get vaccinated, and what they can do if an employee refuses to get vaccinated. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has produced some guidance in this area. Employers may...  Read More
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