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Ep 33: Are You Ready For an Associate? (The Answer May Surprise You)

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12/17/2018

In today's episode, Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs are talking through key factors in bringing on an associate in a practice. You'll learn how to create a smooth transition with an associate and how to ensure a consistent, high-level patient experience.

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Ep 32: Let's Talk Dentistry with Dr. Kelly Bridenstine

Special Guest:
Dr. Kelly Bridenstine
12/3/2018

Dr. Bridenstine is joining Dr. John Meis on the podcast today to talk about systems, protocols, practice growth, and practice vision. There's so much to learn on today's episode, we hope you enjoy.

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Ep 31: Five Steps to Periodontal Case Acceptance (Part 2)

Special Guest:
11/11/2018

In this episode, Wendy Briggs, RDH, gives practical and essential steps that will aid hygienists, assistants and doctors in communicating the urgency of periodontal treatment.

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Ep 30: Knowing These Warning Signs May Save Your Patients' Lives (Part 1)

Special Guest:
10/28/2018

In this episode, Wendy Briggs, RDH, addresses the oral-systemic link and the impact it has on a practice and the lives of patients. Dental services are not only providing a cleaning— it is saving lives.

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Ep 29: A Foolproof Strategy to Hiring Great Assistants; Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy

Special Guest:
Davis Roux and Patricia Hovis
10/14/2018

In this episode, Dr. John Meis is joined by Davis Roux and Patricia Hovis from Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy.

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Ep 28: How to More than Double Your Production with Dr. Nate Lester

Special Guest:
Dr. Nate Lester
9/23/2018

When Dr. Nate Lester left dental school, he found himself in a small town with no mentors and an amalgam filling to finish. Today, he joins Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs to talk about how he went from a first-generation college graduate to producing more than $4 million this past year.

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Ep 27: Opportunity is Calling with Amol Nirgudkar of Patient Prism

Special Guest:
Amol Nirgudkar
9/9/2018

The phone is one of the most important tools in the dental office. Today, Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs talk with Amol Nigudkar about barriers the patients encounter from the phone to the dental chair.

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Ep 26: How to Spot Embezzlement (and What to do Next) with David Harris

Special Guest:
David Harris
8/27/2018

Embezzlement in dental practices is much more common than you might guess. David Harris of Properident is joining Dr. John Meis and Wendy Briggs on the podcast today to talk about how to detect embezzlement in your practice and what you can do if you find that it's happening.

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Ep 24: Tips For a High-Impact Hygiene Department with Bert Triche, RDH

Special Guest:
Bert Triche, RDH
7/30/2018

In this episode, Dr. John Meis interviews The Team Training Institute's hygiene coach Bert Triche, RDH. Bert is joining us today to share tips and tricks hygienists can use to have a bigger impact on the health of their patients.

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Ep 23: How to Enjoy The Business Of Dentistry with Dr. Ian Fontenot

Special Guest:
Dr. Ian Fontenot
7/14/2018

Dr. Ian Fontenot is a young, second-generation dentist who started his practice from scratch and has incredible patient flow. Since working with The Team Training Institute, he's doubled his production and has rapidly grown his practice.

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