Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 300

Host: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak

Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora

Key Takeaways:

• Dental Economics
• The importance of NOT selling
• Total dental spending in the United States and the vulnerability of the dental profession
• Achieving total dental freedom and navigating rising costs and economic downturns
• Importance of patient experience and leveling the playing field in dentistry
• Structured and scaled methods of DSOs (Dental Service Organizations)
• Competition and alignment between personal and business horizons
• Solutions for the back end of the dental business
• The importance of autonomy, taking action, and embracing risks
• Challenging the status quo and consolidation in the healthcare industry
• Learning from other companies, such as Delta Airlines, and dentistry as a tech-based industry
• Importance of reception and being on time in dental practices
• Advice for new building owners and the need to think about the future
• Importance of space in dental offices and the perspective on solo practitioners
• Stoic view of asking for help and the significance of doubling down
• Building dental offices with adequate size and being entrepreneurial
• Exciting developments in dentistry
• Technological advancements in dental labs and the impact of AI
• Advice for healthcare professionals and using AI in basic examples
• Notable marketing strategies and the importance of investigation
• Reactions to the idea of same-day dentistry and its relevance

References:

bpPatientPrism.com

Bulletproof Mastermind

Bulletproof Summit

Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice

Tweetables:

Sometimes you can learn from studying other companies. -Dr. Peter Boulden

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 299

Host: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak

Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora

Key Takeaways:
Dental Economics

• 65% of dentist report the RISING OVERHEAD is their biggest challenge right now

• 90% surveyed believe that there is a "shortage of dental professionals"

• 70% of offices did better in 2022 than in 2021 but only 5% reported increase was better than 25%.

• Recessionary Strategy

• • Increase / Focus on hygiene patients

  • Negotiation strategies for supplies/labs

• Aspen Dental "Cyberhack"

• 2023 Bulletproof Summit

References:

Bulletproof Mastermind

Bulletproof Summit

Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice

Bullet Proof ERC

Airpay 

Dental Economics Article

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life 

Tweetables:

Pay attention to your P&L percentages. - Dr. Craig Spodak

Have a good sword and a good shield. - Dr. Craig Spodak

The money is in the chair. - Dr. Trey Tippit

The sustainability of a dental practice relies on the hygiene program. -Dr. Trey Tippit

A good reappointment feeds the pre-appointment. -Dr. Trey Tippit

If you’re that great you have to create awareness and scale to your community. -Dr. Peter Boulden

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 298

Host: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak

Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora

Key Takeaways:

Introduction

Most effective marketing for your practice 

• Branding vs Educational vs. Storytelling

• Using Google Alerts for competition + reputational awareness

• AI advancements to demonstrate

Macro: "Crypto is dead" 

Tweet on SS running out in 2033 - NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU

References:

Bulletproof Mastermind

Bulletproof Summit

Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice

Bulletproof ERC

Tweetables:

People would watch a video if they’re actually fun to watch. -Dr. Trey Tippit

Different platforms speak different languages. -Dr. Dwight Pecorra

If you’re thinking of working somewhere, work in a financially stable institution. -Dr. Craig Spodak