Here we have a simple but always enjoyable podcast with Justin and Gabe. Some content, some BS— well, mostly BS. The Pasty Gangsta was MIA for this one, so expect to hear some bashing from The Dynamic Duo! Cheers and enjoy!
Dr. Erin Elliott was born and raised in Southern California. She played soccer at Houghton College, a small Christian college in Western New York. She attended dental school at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she graduated in the top 5 of her class.
Dr. Elliott is committed to attending continuing education classes and is active in the local and state dental organizations and societies. She has a special interest in screening and treating snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, she has authored several articles in national dental journals and lectures extensively. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is a diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and is now serving as their president."
Dr. Elliott spends her free time with her stay-at-home husband, Tom, who is an active Ironman competitor, and her two sons. She also enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, traveling, playing soccer, reading, and serving her community.
We felt the need to kick back, relax and have an hour long BS-session with our good friend Randy Houska. Enjoy, friends! It's always a great time when Randy Houska pays us a visit!
Justin and Gabe blow off some steam at the end of a long day by sitting down and chatting with Steve O'Neil of Planmeca. All three went into the podcast with low expectations but came out an hour later with a content-heavy episode— surprise!
Planmeca is a global leader in many fields of health care technology, with products distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. Our product range covers digital dental units, world-class 2D and 3D imaging devices, and comprehensive CAD/CAM and software solutions. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we are the largest privately held company in the field of dental equipment and the parent company of Planmeca Group. The Group's turnover in 2016 was MEUR 730, employing nearly 2,700 people worldwide.
For more information about Planmeca, visit their website at http://www.planmeca.com
Mark Costes of The Dentalpreneur Podcast decided to give us a call and interview us for his podcast. So, we figured... why not use his material for our podcast too?! Kind of nice to be interviewed for a change of pace. Thanks, Mark!
Also, be sure to get your tickets for The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit which is happening on January 26 and 27, 2018! www.voicesofdentistry.com
From Mark's podcast:
The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let's face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession... but you don't have to be an island anymore. It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there. For a whole host of free practice building tips and resources, visit our website at TrueDentalSuccess.com
We had a chance to sit down with Steven Mautner, DDS (http://sgmdds.com) on our latest episode.
Steven G. Mautner, D.D.S. established his practice in Margate, Florida in August of 1991. Prior to this, he practiced for three years in New York City with his father, Irwin Mautner, DDS. He attended undergraduate school at New York University (graduating with a B.A. in 1983) and dental school at New York University (graduating in 1987). Dr. Mautner practices all phases of general dentistry with an emphasis on restorative dentistry including the placement and restoration of dental implants. He is aided in this by Thomas Spiegel, D.D.S. a periodontist who has been practicing with him since 1996. Dr. Mautner's practice philosophy is to provide high quality dentistry at the most affordable fees. To achieve this, he participates in all insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage Plans, PPO's, HMO's ,discount plans and a number of retiree insurance plans, most notably those from various New York City unions. For those without any insurance, he offers his own in-house dental plan which offers fees that are 40 to 50 percent of those typically charged by most dentists.
Shon Anderson, of B9 Creations, and Dr. Ulrich Koops stopped by Studio 1-A on Halloween to record a podcast all about 3D printers and some chemistry. Dr. Ulrich Koops works for Kulzer (http://www.kulzer.com) Mitsui Chemicals Group which is located in Hanau, Germany. He happened to be visiting Shon in Rapid City and decided to stop by for an old fashioned before heading home to Germany. We're glad they both came by to hang out for a bit!
BirdEye General Manager, Leonard Tau, sits down with Justin to talk about not only what BirdEye's services can do for your practice but also how important it is to actively manage and analyze your online reputation— both for your practice, business ventures and yourself.
About BirdEye:
Customer experience drives ratings. Ratings drive revenue. BirdEye gives businesses complete control of both, to hardwire every business decision around the customer and scale revenue and growth.
We built a comprehensive platform that turns feedback into insights, insights into action, and customer happiness into revenue.
Justin recently had a chance to sit down with Matt McCallum, Senior Director of Recruiting at Affordable Dentures and Implants. Halfway through their interview, fellow Affordable Dentures and Implants practice owner, Tiana Hall, joined in on the fun. Check out more information about Affordable Dentures and Implants by visiting their website at http://www.affordabledentures.com
Justin and Gabe are joined in Scottsdale, Arizona by Joseph Blalock who had just completed the Implant Pathway Dental Implant Continuum— concluding with Session 4: Live Surgery.
Joe Blalock grew up on his family’s beef cattle farm in Crossville, TN with his three younger sisters. He always knew that he wanted to purse a career in medicine, but it wasn’t until college that dentistry became his passion.
Joe attended college at Tennessee Tech University graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Biology. In 2013 he was accepted into dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Joe graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in May 2017.
He has been married to his lovely wife, Kayla, since 2014. They are now living back in their home town of Crossville, TN where they recently purchased their first home together. On the weekends you will find Joe either spending time with his friends and family, watching college football, or helping out on his family’s farm. Joe is an associate dentist at Maple Leaf Dentistry.
Justin and Gabe are joined in Scottsdale, Arizona by Joseph Blalock who had just completed the Implant Pathway Dental Implant Continuum— concluding with Session 4: Live Surgery.
Joe Blalock grew up on his family’s beef cattle farm in Crossville, TN with his three younger sisters. He always knew that he wanted to purse a career in medicine, but it wasn’t until college that dentistry became his passion.
Joe attended college at Tennessee Tech University graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Biology. In 2013 he was accepted into dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Joe graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in May 2017.
He has been married to his lovely wife, Kayla, since 2014. They are now living back in their home town of Crossville, TN where they recently purchased their first home together. On the weekends you will find Joe either spending time with his friends and family, watching college football, or helping out on his family’s farm. Joe is an associate dentist at Maple Leaf Dentistry.
For Dr. Kate Gross, her father’s influence and mentorship guided her career choice. “Growing up in a ‘dental family’ I watched the relationships that my dad built with his patients and his patients’ families. I liked how he made a difference in their lives and their confidence levels.” Dr. Kate loves the challenge of general dentistry and the gratification of beautifying patients’ smiles. “There’s never a dull day in the dental office. Each patient and each tooth is different, and I love how dentistry pushes me to use my brain in unique ways to problem solve each day.”
One of the best parts of being a dentist is winning over kids and scared patients. She takes the task of being an advocate and trusted healthcare provider very seriously. “Going to the dentist should be an enjoyable, if not FUN, experience. I take it very seriously to make all of our patients’ first (and subsequent) appointments go smoothly, and the development of our relationship is a high priority to me. Being a trusted advocate for a patient through each part of the experience is one of the most rewarding parts of my days.”
Dr. Kate was motivated to go down the health care path, and at first thought that the best fit for her would be medical schoolan affinity for the medical field was always a driving force. She seriously considered being a medical doctor, but decided she’d rather be a dentist like her own father. “My priorities shifted – I didn’t want to be in school for eight additional years after college, and I didn’t want the pressure of life or death decisions.
“When I was young, I viewed dental care as going to see my dad! However, I hear each day from my patients that the dental office is a very intimidating place for many. I want to change all of that. It fuels my passion to get someone’s mouth healthy, all the while making them comfortable and changing their perception of dentistry.” I saw all the benefits that my dad had from being a dentist, I liked his lifestyle, and the way he could touch his patients’ lives and be a very hands-on parent during my own childhood. Today dentistry allows me to have a nice balance between professional and personal life, while satisfying my ambition to be in a health care related field.”
Dr. Gross earned her Bachelor of the Arts in Human Biology from the University of Kansas in 1998, and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2002. She has continued to learn more about dentistry and patient care through continuing education in orthodontics and oral sedation. In fact, Dr. Kate has logged over 300 hours in orthodontic continuing education alone, gaining her Achievement status in the credentialing process through the American Orthodontic Society.
The dental group she has built with her husband, Dr. Guy Gross, is a source of pride and achievement. “There’s nowhere else I’d rather work than side-by-side with my husband, my father (2002-2013 when he retired), and my brother (2013 to present). “It is truly a family practice - one that was built on my family working together - and one that takes care of families at every stage of life experience. I like the variety, the fast pace, and the patients that I see grow and change throughout the years. The best part of my job is the deeply caring, highly skilled, and truly awesome professionals that I work side-by-side with. Aside from my family, these are the people that I spend the most time with, and I greatly value them and enjoy their company!”
When she’s not helping creating lasting beautiful smiles, Dr. Kate serves as a board member of DVACK, an organization that helps women and children get back on their feet after the devastation of violence and abuse in their home lives, and supports AMBUCs. She enjoys being outdoors; whether it is running, gardening, swimming, skiing, watching her kids’ play sports, or chilling on the patio—the great outdoors is her happy place. She loves spending time with her husband and their 3 children, and is blessed to have her parents, in-laws, and many extended family members living here in Salina to cultivate strong family ties. Given a year off to do anything, Dr. Gross says she would take the kids out of school and take an epic around-the-world vacation, living in and experiencing new cultures, foods, people, and places.
This special edition of Dentists, Implants and Worms focuses on The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit which will be happening in Scottsdale, AZ on January 26 and 27, 2018. We wanted to provide our listeners with a special roundtable discussion of the event featuring all of the masterminds behind the scenes— Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb of the Dental Hacks, Mark Costes of The Dentalpreneur Podcast and Justin Moody of Dentists, Implants and Worms.
Check out The Voices of Dentistry's website for more information on how to register and secure your spot at the Podcast Summit at http://www.voicesofdentistry.com
Randy Houska, from our previous episode #35, finally joined us in the Black Hills for some post-Sturgis shenanigans and troublemaking. Turns out, an epic podcast was in-store. I'd give you more show notes here, but unfortunately, things kind of went off the rails on this one!
Suddenly... an unexpected guest arrives! Roger Plooster is Justin Moody's mentor, friend and educator from his days learning the ropes of the dental world in Western Nebraska.
Also, please note that we had about 8 shots of Fireball all lined up for us to take in the studio... Roger Plooster opens the door, grabs one, shoots it, grabs another shoots it, and then looks around and asks if we have anything stronger. Between Roger and Pasty, a full bottle of Jameson met its demise.
Randy Houska, from our previous episode #35, finally joined us in the Black Hills for some post-Sturgis shenanigans and troublemaking. Turns out, an epic podcast was in-store. I'd give you more show notes here, but unfortunately, things kind of went off the rails on this one!
Here's the second part of Justin's interview with three dentists from down under at the ICOI World Conference. Justin got a chance to sit down with Dr. John Giblin from Sydney, Australia, Dr. Michael Tsang from Sydney, Australia and Dr. Tommy McLain from Sunset Coast, Australia— you’ll soon find out why Justin now says, “If you’re thinking about challenging an Australian to a drinking contest— don’t. You’ll be glad you didn’t.”
On our latest episode, Justin interviews three dentists from down under at the ICOI World Conference. Justin got a chance to sit down with Dr. John Giblin from Sydney, Australia, Dr. Michael Tsang from Sydney, Australia and Dr. Tommy McLain from Sunset Coast, Australia— you’ll soon find out why Justin now says, “If you’re thinking about challenging an Australian to a drinking contest— don’t. You’ll be glad you didn’t.” Take a listen to Part One and stay tuned for the second part this Friday!
Another podcast from the ICOI World Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Justin had a chance to sit down with the inventor of Fulcrum Implant Systems— http://fulcrumimplant.com/
Says Dr. Shah, “A dentist is a lifetime professional commitment. Part artist, part architect, part entrepreneur, part physicist, part surgeon, part businessman, part therapist, and part community friend.”
Dr. Kianor Shah is a 37-year-old practicing Dentist and an Entrepreneur from Southern California. As a traveling healthcare provider, Dr. Shah has practiced in more than 300 offices. As a businessman, Dr. Shah has built numerous co-brand, private label, and Peer-to-Peer partnerships in the Healthcare Industry.
Dr. Shah is a seasoned educator in clinical topics of Head and Neck Anatomy, Biophysics, Surgical Extractions, and Oral Implantology. Dr. Shah addresses domestic and international financial executives annually with Healthcare Industry forecasts and advises Financial Technology companies.
Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 2000. Dr. Shah graduated in 2006 with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University. He has finished an M.B.A. at Brandman University in International Business in 2016.
His participation as a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow of the California Implant Institute, and Fellow of the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics has culminated in his Mastership and Diplomate status of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Shah has been in various roles as an Inventor, founder, owner, Chairperson, CEO, President, Managing Director, Partner, Associate, and Consultant for a variety of domestic and international related business matters.
In addition to his expertise practicing General Dentistry, Dr. Shah practices in the fields Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery. Dr. Shah reads, writes, and speaks English, German, and the Farsi languages.
Justin recently spoke at the ICOI World Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada and had the chance to interview some very inspirational doctors. The first doctor he interviewed is Ady Palti, DDS from Baden-Baden, Germany.
From Dr. Palti: "Dental implantology is my passion. I have dedicated over 30 years of my time and energy to this specialist field of dentistry. As one of the pioneers in Germany, I have collaborated significantly on the optimization of this discipline and acquired around 20 patents for materials and medical technologies.
Training of the next generation of dentists and the transfer of knowledge are among my most important areas of activity alongside my practical work as an implant specialist and dental surgeon. In addition to teaching at leading American Universities, I also devote time to the continuing education of up-and-coming dentists on a national and international scale.
I am also an active member of the Board of the German Society for Oral Implantology (DGOI) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)."
We had an opportunity to hang out with someone who specializes in dentures— Dr. Ryan McCall, one of the coolest dentists out there! We got a chance to talk dentures, patient selection, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and also dove into how much of an Instagram celebrity Dr. Ryan McCall is.
Check his website out at http://www.mccalldentures.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram @mccall_dentures
Dr. Ryan D. McCall was born and raised in Illinois. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry. He attained his dental degree in 2007 from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. After years of experience in Durango and Fort Collins, CO, Dr. McCall has now come full circle and has returned to Indiana to run McCall Dentures. In addition to refining his skills through continuing education classes each year, Dr. McCall is also a contributing member in several online forums where he participates in discussions concerning the world of dentistry with his colleagues.
There's nothing quite like capping off a long day of dropping screws with a couple of shots of cold Fireball. Luis Filipe Mariusso, DMD (one of the many Kentucky boys involved in the Life and Dentistry Podcast), recently joined Dr. Justin Moody at the BrighterWay Dental Center in Phoenix, AZ for three days of live surgeries through Implant Pathway.
Dr. Mariusso summed up his experience on social media: "3 days, 40 implants, 4 sinus augmentations. 235 total implants placed by our group. Countless veterans and underserved patients treated this weekend. I met a great group of doctors and new mentors. Incredible program." In this episode, Dr. Mariusso reflects on his weekend with Implant Pathway.
Here is the conclusion of our really fun interview with Dr. Paul Goodman. Over the course of the two part podcast, we focus on what dental schools neglect to teach their students. Dentists have to be so many things: business people, scientists, engineers, artists, psychologists, marketers and... likeable human beings! Check out Dr. Goodman's practice at http://www.penningtondentalcenter.com and request to join his Facebook group Dental Nachos!
Dr. Goodman is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, one of the best in the country. He has been a dentist for years and has been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his D.M.D. degree in 2002.
His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field. Dr. Goodman has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments.
His approach to your treatment starts with patiently listening to you. Then, after a complete and thorough examination, he reviews and discusses the diagnosis and treatment options with you.
We had such a good time hanging out with Dr. Paul Goodman, we had to make two episodes out of it! Over the course of the two part podcast, we focus on what dental schools neglect to teach their students. Dentists have to be so many things: business people, scientists, engineers, artists, psychologists, marketers and... likeable human beings! Check out Dr. Goodman's practice at http://www.penningtondentalcenter.com and stay tuned for part two of this excellent podcast later this week!
Dr. Goodman is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, one of the best in the country. He has been a dentist for years and has been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his D.M.D. degree in 2002.
His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field. Dr. Goodman has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments.
His approach to your treatment starts with patiently listening to you. Then, after a complete and thorough examination, he reviews and discusses the diagnosis and treatment options with you.
The key to any dental practice is how to constantly bring in new patients. We all know this. But how do you attract those patients who cannot afford expensive dental treatment in one lump sum? Those patients can typically afford a car payment-sized monthly bill— so why not make that part of your practice?
We had Dave Roehr and Brad Bailor of Proceed Finance (http://www.proceedfinance.com) to discuss their company and how well payment plans work when it comes to attracting new patients with low financial risk to the doctors who consult with them.
Proceed Finance offers affordable patient financing that helps providers expand their patient base and drive repeat business.
We bridge the gap between the services providers offer their patients and the affordability of those services. The Proceed Finance model is simple – fully-funded, fast delivery financing for providers and easy to understand terms and the lowest rates for patients.
Dave Roehr
CEO Dave Roehr leads Proceed Finance with over three decades of experience in banking, finance, and strategic growth.
Prior to Proceed Finance, Mr. Roehr was President and Chief Financial Officer of Cabela’s Inc. [CAB:NYSE], guiding the company through a time of unprecedented sales growth and retail expansion, and rocketing them past the $1B valuation mark. Included in Mr. Roehr’s leadership at Cabela’s was his role as Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of World’s Foremost Bank, the wholly-owned regulated credit card bank utilized by Cabela’s to issue and manage their co-branded Cabela’s VISA credit cards and related consumer rewards program.
Mr. Roehr’s previous roles also include partnership at tax consultancy Grant Thornton LLP, the US member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. While at Grant Thornton, Mr. Roehr utilized his CPA and MT (Masters of Taxation) credentials within their public accounting business practice, contributing to revenue growth of over $150M and expansion into nearly 70 countries worldwide during his tenure.
Aside from his career leadership roles, Mr. Roehr also contributes guidance to businesses in growth mode via memberships on various boards of directors. Mr. Roehr’s current and past board memberships include:
• The Buckle [BKE: NYSE]
• Air Methods [AIRM: NASDAQ]
• Regional Board of Directors for US Bank [USB: NYSE]
• Security First Bank [privately held]
Brad Bailor, Senior Director of Sales Brad Bailor directs Proceed Finance’s corporate sales efforts, supporting growth initiatives and building relationships with provider partners.
A seasoned sales professional, entrepreneur, and startup leader, Mr. Bailor draws on his expertise in client relationship development, startups, and business management to lead Proceed Finance’s sales efforts. With a background that includes running his own company combined with more than two decades of working in highly visible client management roles, Mr. Bailor brings systematic sales processes and genuine interest in serving the client to his sales roles.
Mr. Bailor’s sales experience includes tenure at both well-known corporate brands and innovative startups, perfectly positioning him for a leadership role at Proceed Finance. Included in his experience are:
• US CAD [privately held]
• Sojern [privately held]
Born in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Jonathan Abenaim DMD is the owner of Jonathan Dental Spa. He received a BA in Biology from Yeshiva University in New York, and continued his graduate work at University of Pennsylvania. UPenn is one of the only 3 Ivy Leagues to provide a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Dr. Abenaim graduated with a DMD with disciplines in Endodontics, Prosthetic Dentistry, and Pain Management. In addition to graduating with honors, Dr. Abenaim also received the E. Howell Smith Award in Prosthetic Dentistry.
Always staying current and progressive, Dr. Abenaim has continued his education with a
Advanced Implant Prosthodontics Residency at Nova Southeastern University and Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in Palm Beach Florida. From these schools, he gained expertise in implant dentistry and was awarded Fellowship and Diplomate status in The International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Abenaim is in the top 5% of elite cosmetic dentists in the United States to execute both surgical and cosmetic portions of implant dentistry.
He is Board Certified in Implant Dentistry, by the American Board of Oral Implantology, an honor achieved by less than 600 dentists worldwide. The training and experience needed to have that honor is achieved by only the best in their fields.
Helping the future of dentistry, Dr. Abenaim finds the time to instruct dental students at NYU in the department of Implant Dentistry, helping students learn complex surgical dental implants.
Dr. Jonathan
He has founded the Smile Syllabus Training Institute, which internationally teaches other dentists on the latest and greatest in dentistry.
Out of the office, Dr. Jonathan Abenaim spends most of his time with his four beautiful children and wonderful wife.