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Thriving at Work: How to Engage a Disengaged Team
Thriving at Work: How to Engage a Disengaged Team     All-Star Dental Academy Founder and CEO Alex Nottingham JD MBA speaks with All-Star’s Director of Hiring and VP of Coaching Robyn Reis. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s more important than ever to ensure your team...  Read More
Making “Cents” of Dental Accounting
Making “Cents” of Dental Accounting       Modern Accounting Solutions for Dental Professionals Today I’m joined by a true star in the dental industry, Chris Cuadros from Crossroads Tax Advisors. Chris and his team are experts at helping dental professionals succeed, bringing...  Read More
#31 - I'm Here To Put You Back On Schedule
Not every dental office has Darth Vader to help put it back on schedule, so the Star Wars School of Dentistry is here to help. What are some ways that dental offices can stay on schedule? And what are some things that patients can do to make sure they are seen on time? Join the Star Wars School of...  Read More
CANCEL Cancellations: Get Patients To Happily Show-up On-time
      All-Star Dental Academy Founder and CEO Alex Nottingham JD MBA speaks with All-Star’s Head Instructor and Lead Consultant Larry Guzzardo about how to get your patients to stop canceling their appointments. 1. What is the effect of cancellations on a practice? 2. Why do they...  Read More
Overdue Dental Accounts & How to Maximize Practice Collections [Sample Collection Letter Template + Phone Script]
While many dental patients have some form of dental insurance, many do not. It’s common for dental practices to offer payment plans to patients who need them. While it’s beneficial to offer patients some flexibility in how they pay, the result may be a collection of past-due invoices. As you know,...  Read More
A Solution for Chronic Absenteeism
A Solution for Chronic Absenteeism . You get a text message from a staff member that says they can’t come to work today, now what do you do? . In this episode, Sandy talks to us about the proper steps to take with handling staff members who seem to be absent or miss a lot of work days for...  Read More
Instantly Rebook Cancelled Appointments
Don’t you wish filling those empty appointments in your schedule could be as easy as filling in teeth?    Kancld is a cutting-edge platform that empowers you to efficiently fill your empty appointments - even the last-minute ones!    Join Darren Kaberna founder of AMP this Monday for a live...  Read More
Production Focused vs Patient Focused
Production Focused vs Patient Focused You may have heard this or possibly, some of you listening, may even think this way:  “we don’t have a production goal because we are patient focused”. Knowing your income and taking care of patients are two different things. In this episode Sandy gives...  Read More
Eliminate dental no-shows forever
You heard that right. No more empty chairs!  Eliminate dental no-shows forever and save up to an average of $30,000 per year on canceled appointments with Kancld. I’m hosting a live walkthrough of it on Monday, January 9th - you can register here:      Read More
The Doctor / RDH Exam
Ask Sandy Anything!
In this episode we dive into our Facebook group: Dental Gumbo and answer questions you have asked Sandy in the recent weeks. Sandy answers and discusses these 3 main questions:          How early to confirm appointments?                How do you deal with assistants or hygienists not showing...  Read More
The 10 Key Elements for 2023
Lately in the last week or two people are thinking ahead and what they’ll do differently in 2023. And we love it! In this episode Sandy gives us 10 key principles we MUST upgrade or improve within our practice! They are:          Low retention rate.               Too many broken appointments....  Read More
Honest, Affordable, Quality Dentistry with Dr. Josh Wyatt
Good morning and welcome back to the Dental Lab Podcast. I'm Bob Brandon, the general manager here at Keating Dental Lab, and today we are honored to have Dr. Josh Wyatt from South Tampa Dentistry. Dr. Wyatt, good morning. Hey, good morning, Bob. How.  We're rolling right along here. We're super...  Read More
Will my CPA find dental embezzlement?
Many dentists believe their CPA will uncover embezzlement. The truth is, most CPA’s are unlikely to detect embezzlement in a dental practice; but it’s not their fault.  They were not hired for that job  What’s in your wallet?  Compilation, Review or Audit? When year end rolls around, most dentists...  Read More
Serial Embezzer: Kristen Labrue
Kristen Labrue of Fort Myers, Fla., was arrested after she allegedly wrote five fraudulent checks to herself and her husband’s account for $79,662, NBC affiliate  reported Aug. 30.  Labrue worked at Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers from April 2021 to June 2021, according to the report. The...  Read More
WTHJH Episode 109: You Can’t Pay People in Chicken
On this episode of , CEDR CEO Paul Edwards sits down with Compliance Specialist and Digital Communications Coordinator Ally Dagnino to discuss a high-profile case in which an employer tried to pay employees with chicken sandwiches instead of dollars. Paul and Ally break down the compliance...  Read More
Ask Howard #14 - How important is the patient experience?
Have a question for Howard? Leave a reply on this video or use the hashtag #askhoward on Twitter or Facebook for a chance for your question to be featured on an episode of Ask Howard! Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on  Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on   Read More
Ask Howard #13 - What advice do you have for dentists seeking an associateship?
Have a question for Howard? Leave a reply on this video or use the hashtag #askhoward on Twitter or Facebook for a chance for your question to be featured on an episode of Ask Howard! Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on  Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on   Read More
Prior to beginning the assessment portion of the hygiene appointment, it is essential to explain to the patient what you will be doing and why. This allows the patient to be a part of the decision-making process and will aid in treatment acceptance. “I’m measuring the natural space between your...  Read More
Employee Dishonesty: What should I look for?
Dental office theft is common. Widely published statistics say that 6 out of 10 dentists will be a victim of employee dishonesty, and virtually every dentist knows of another dentist or a classmate who was embezzled. It doesn’t matter if you practice alone, in a group; or whether your practice is...  Read More
The Top 6 Dental Embezzlement Red Flags
85% OF DENTAL EMBEZZLERS LEAVE CLUES   Keep a watchful eye on your dental practice!   A red-flag is an indicator that fraud may be present;  but it does not guarantee its presence.  There may be an innocent  explanation, but it may also point toward something more sinister.   Learn more about...  Read More
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