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Episode 145 – The Why Behind Dental Business Goals with Deni Hall
“When it looks out over the horizon, your brain is looking for ways to prove you right…so what are you telling your brain?” -Deni Hall There’s lots of different ways to plan and goal set to achieve your dreams. Chances are, if you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve read at least several books on...  Read More
Episode 21 - Don’t Fear the DSO with Dr. David Porritt
“There are good DSOs and less good DSOs but there’s no need to fear them.” ~Dr. David Porritt There’s good reason to not fear the DSO. You have to understand that in every industry that is fractured, consolidation is a natural occurrence. It may seem that DSOs are taking over the market, and if...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 28: How I Use 5 Star Reviews To Get New Patients For My Dental Office & What To Do About 1 Star Reviews!
So you’re a dentist and you finally got your name out there–finally listed online and you start to get a regular flow of patients. Now comes the real deal: Reviews. In today's online world, they can either make you or break you...but how do you navigate that? Which platforms should matter most to...  Read More
Dentistry 2020 to 2022: The Category in Medical of Delayed Necessities, with Dr. Brian Rista
On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Brian Rista. Dr. Rista received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Scranton before pursuing his dental education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Since graduation, he has provided care...  Read More
Episode 117 - Excellence in Dentistry
“I think we all want perfection, but what we should really be aiming for is excellence.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I want to do the best restorations I can do. I want to take care of patients in an uncommon way. I want to run my practice with excellence as the guide. I want to go above and beyond the...  Read More
Make Room For Emergency Vehicles!!
Make room for emergency vehicles!! Are your Fire Lanes marked? Are they free of obstacles? These are both apart of your inspection. Not only would you get a fine but you could also cost emergency personnel valuable time responding to an incident! #msdssafety #tipoftheday #healthcare #protocol  Read More
MsdsSafety Has Hypodermic Needles!
MsdsSafety has Hypodermic Needles!! We carry McKesson Hypodermic Needles packaged with protective covers to maintain sterility. Each single use stainless steel needle is ISO color-coded luer lock hub, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic.  Check them out on our website!!   Read More
File Cabinets
Today's Inspection Tip is about your file cabinets! The OSHA file cabinets must be locked! The only person who should have access to the OSHA file cabinets are the OSHA coordinator and/or the Dentist. The OSHA file cabinets should also contain the Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination papers and...  Read More
Show Off Your Name!
Show off your name!! Licensed dentist, shall conspicuously display their name at the entrance of the office (this includes dentists employed). The DDS or DMD needs to come after the name. Make sure your state doesn't mandate not only your name. You've earned your title! So put it on the building!!   Read More
Lunch Time!!!
Lunch time! Clean and separate meal rooms need to be provided away from Hazard Materials and OPIM. The lunchroom/kitchen should be inviting as it’s the one place you run to when you are overwhelmed by the demands of the day.  Please help by: - Emptying trash before it overflows - Wipe down any...  Read More
Laundry Day!
Laundry Day! Another Inspection Protocol tip includes a washer on premises. Your onsite washer can be used as a laundry bin. The washer door must be kept closed at all times! OSHA doesn’t care about the dryer. Helpful Measures: -Your onsite washer can be used as a laundry bin.  - Clean your lint...  Read More
Personalized Respiratory Protection Program Manual
For those who feel we will be into more stronger variances! MsdsSafety offers a Personalized Respiratory Protection Program Manual for the Dental Healthcare Provider! This instruction sets forth guidelines for establishing and implementing an OSHA respirator program. The purpose of the respirator...  Read More
Episode 144 - Turning Your Dental Passion into Profits with Dr. Bridget Lervick
“It took a long time to go this direction, but I’m doing what I love.” -Dr. Bridget Lervick Are you listening to where your journey is taking you?  Dr. Bridget Lervick has a story all independent dentists need to hear. She is living in the sweet spot all entrepreneurs seek: combining a...  Read More
First Aid!!!
First Aid!! A first aid kit needs to be available for the amount of staff on duty. All first aid kits must state that they are ANSI and OSHA approved. Sam’s Club has a great one for 24.99. You can also order any item you have used from our website to restock: If your office is a sedation office,...  Read More
Episode 20 – Deeper Dive: Staying True to Your Dental Business Goals
“Successful entrepreneurs stay very clear on their goals and they are determined to live in that way.” ~Victoria Peterson Dental practice owners who build Investment Grade PracticesTM ask themselves something every day: What do I want? I know it sounds simple, but I want you to write it down and...  Read More
Who Knows the Codes?
Who knows the codes?  Alarm codes and locks need to be changed whenever a staff member has retired, terminated, or a code is compromised. - Do make sure the alarm codes for each  staff are not easy to guess - Do make sure your Confidential Employee Pledge has your alarm/password policy.   -...  Read More
Talking Shop with Dr. Thomas Hirsch, Zyris Founder and Board Member
On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we talk with Dr. Thomas Hirsch, the Founder of Zyris, formerly known as Isolite. Dr. Hirsch has been living and practicing dentistry in Malibu, California, for more than 30 years. His high-tech practice specializes in cosmetic, restorative and implant...  Read More
Episode 116 - Governing Your Emotions
“What do you think it does to your team when the first thing they see in the morning is a frowny face?” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird I’ve told you the story about the smiley face frowny face. When I was a young dentist my team would put a smiley face on the board if I was in a good mood that morning, and a...  Read More
Episode 14: Ethan Kross on Chatter
In this episode, Dustin talks with Ethan Kross about his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. You'll discover how introspection can be both good and bad, why living in the present runs counter to our biology, and how our inner voice can lead to chatter...  Read More
PAIN-FREE DENTAL ERGONOMICS STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER
  In a 2004 the National Institute of Health published a  on the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints related to dentistry. A group of 430 dental professionals were surveyed and 62% reported having a musculoskeletal injury complaint within a 12 month period. Of that group, 35% reported having...  Read More
Do Un-Advertising, not advertising
Many doctors have used traditional advertising to help build a profitable practice for many years now.  However, statistics have shown this is not the way to build trust and a successful practice.       Advertising, unfortunately, is hardly believed.     You and your competitors all sound alike...  Read More
CORNAVIRUS (COVID-19) LATEST INSIGHTS
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) LATEST INSIGHTS A live roundup of the latest data and trends about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the ONS and other sources. North West has almost 10% coronavirus (COVID-19) positivity 14 January 2022 The North West of England has the highest percentage of people...  Read More
Inspection Tip of the Tip
Inspection Tip of the Day Are all portable heaters equipped with automatic safety shut-off devices? With the winter temperatures getting colder many may bring in heaters to keep them warmer. But make sure that all heaters have automatic safety shut-off! Portable heaters should also be unplugged...  Read More
DR. STEVE JAMES: I'D SACRIFICE MY JOB OVER VACCINE MANDATES PT 2
DR. STEVE JAMES: I'D SACRIFICE MY JOB OVER VACCINE MANDATES PT2 What made him speak out was the sense that the debate was being stifled, even among NHS workers: What got me going the most was knowing that the voices of colleagues are not being heard… For the last month or two colleagues have been...  Read More
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