The Dental Economist Show Christmas Special with Industry Leaders
In this special compilation episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS presents key insights from the past year’s most impactful conversations with dental industry leaders. The episode covers crucial topics including:
- Building and maintaining successful dental practice cultures
- Implementing effective compensation and bonus structures
- Leveraging technology for practice growth
- The importance of patient-centric care models
- Leadership strategies in dental organizations
- The future of dental innovation and AI integration
- Creating positive workplace environments
- Strategies for pediatric dentistry success
- The role of women leadership in dentistry
- Community engagement and giving back
Episode Highlights
In this special Christmas edition of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker highlights conversations with ten distinguished leaders in the dental industry. Here are some special moments from the show:
Building effective compensation structures
Ray Caruso discusses how Lone Peak Dental approaches incentive structures, particularly for regional managers. He explains their evolution in bonus calculations, emphasizing the importance of balancing different metrics including accounts receivable management and operational efficiency.
Revenue cycle management fundamentals
Kerry Straine of Straine Dental Management shares essential practices for effective revenue cycle management (RCM), emphasizing the importance of scheduling follow-up appointments, managing treatment plans, and collecting co-payments at time of service.
Creating a positive culture
Lorri Detrick of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry explains her approach to building culture in dental practices, focusing on creating environments where both patients and employees feel they belong and are well-cared for.
Patient-centric business model
Dr. Sulman Ahmed of DECA Dental Group discusses its approach to patient care, explaining how they’ve structured their business to accommodate patient needs through extended hours and comprehensive service offerings.
Success in pediatric dentistry
Dr. Emily Vanney of United Dental Partners shares insights on providing exceptional pediatric dental care, emphasizing the importance of creating positive experiences and incorporating fun into daily practice.
Future of dentistry
Saam Zarrabi of Rodeo Dental discusses the exciting developments in dental technology, particularly the integration of AI and robotics, and their potential impact on patient care and practice efficiency.
About The Dental Economist Show
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