Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Meena Barsoum, a leader in digital dentistry and CDOCS faculty member. Dr. Barsoum shares his journey from starting a practice during the recession to becoming a prominent educator in CAD/CAM dentistry, while offering valuable insights on technology adoption, clinical workflows, and the future of digital dentistry.

Episode Navigation

• 00:14 - Introduction of Dr. Meena Barsoum
• 01:50 - Dr. Barsoum's journey into digital dentistry
• 08:23 - Evolution of CAD/CAM technology
• 13:06 - Discussion on material selection and bonding
• 15:04 - Transition to dental education
• 21:07 - Current state of CAD/CAM dentistry
• 28:28 - 3D printing and technology integration
• 31:00 - Clear aligner technology and workflows
• 35:55 - Simplifying dental workflows

Key Takeaways

• Importance of investing in continuing education when adopting new technology
• Evolution from complex to simplified digital workflows
• Benefits of cloud-based solutions in modern dental practices
• Strategic approach to material selection between zirconia and glass ceramics

• Value of delegatable workflows versus complex workarounds
• Integration of remote monitoring systems for clear aligner therapy
• Importance of team training in technology adoption
• Balance between cost and efficiency in technology investments

Featured Guest

Dr. Meena Barsoum: Graduate of Case Western Reserve University, practicing in the Chicago area. CDOCS faculty member, Spear Education instructor, and leader in digital dentistry. Early adopter of CAD/CAM technology with extensive experience in clinical education and technology implementation.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Digital dentistry evolution
• CAD/CAM technology implementation
• Material selection strategies
• Clear aligner therapy workflows
• Practice efficiency through technology
• Dental education and mentorship
• Cloud-based dental solutions

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

• Website: simplifydds.com
• Facebook Community: Simplify Dentistry Group

Topics: digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, dental education, clear aligners, dental technology, practice efficiency, dental materials, dental workflows, continuing education, dental practice management

Join Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan and Dr. Richard Offutt as they welcome Dr. Paul Goodman, founder of Dental Nachos and Dental Job Connect. Discover how these innovative platforms are helping dentists build community, find career opportunities, and navigate practice transitions while maintaining work-life balance. Learn valuable insights about practice ownership, associate placement, and creating sustainable dental careers.

Episode Navigation

• 00:14 - Introduction to Dr. Paul Goodman
• 00:53 - Dr. Goodman's journey into dentistry
• 02:02 - Building Dental Nachos community
• 04:19 - Evolution of practice ownership
• 06:42 - Creating Dental Job Connect
• 15:47 - Community building strategies
• 27:35 - Career planning insights
• 41:41 - New graduate perspectives
• 43:34 - Learning from career mistakes
• 45:15 - Tips to simplify dentistry

Key Takeaways

• Dental Nachos has grown to over 61,000 members focused on helping dentists learn, laugh, and feel less alone
• Communities provide crucial support for dentists at different career stages
• Facebook groups remain valuable platforms for dental community building

• Consider practice transitions and associate hiring earlier in your career
• New graduates seek stability and mentorship over pure production-based compensation
• Rural practices face unique challenges in attracting associates
• Timing of bringing in associates impacts practice transition planning

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Paul Goodman: Dentist, multiple practice owner, transitions broker, and founder of Dental Nachos and Dental Job Connect. Created a community of over 65,000 dentists and developed innovative platforms for career development and practice transitions. Former general practice resident at Albert Einstein in Philadelphia with extensive experience in practice management and dental education.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Building online dental communities
• Practice transitions strategies
• Associate hiring and placement
• Career development planning
• Work-life balance in dentistry
• Practice management solutions

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

• Website: simplifydds.com

• Facebook: Simplify Dentistry Community

Topics: dental community, practice transitions, associate placement, dental career development, practice management, dental consulting, dental job market, dental practice ownership, dental mentorship, practice growth

Join dental-specific CPA Holden Sours as she shares critical year-end tax planning strategies, retirement options, and financial insights for dental practices. Learn about maximizing deductions, implementing effective retirement plans, and understanding recent tax law changes that impact dental practitioners.

Episode Navigation

• 00:00 - Introduction and welcome
• 00:47 - Year-end planning fundamentals
• 04:01 - Retirement planning strategies
• 10:46 - Practice fee increases and inflation
• 14:59 - Research and development credits
• 17:40 - Audit frequency and considerations
• 27:11 - Essential year-end tax strategies
• 32:04 - Health Savings Accounts discussion
• 34:17 - Vehicle deductions and closing tips

Key Takeaways

• Implement consistent business expense tracking through business accounts
• Consider pass-through entity tax opportunities for state tax deductions
• Review retirement plan options including 401(k) and cash balance plans
• Evaluate fee structures multiple times per year due to inflation

• Staff wages typically 30% of collections
• Supplies and lab costs around 15% of collections
• Consider dental-specific chart of accounts for better tracking

Meet Our Guest

Holden Sours: A dental-specific CPA who works with small businesses, specializing in tax strategy and financial planning for dental practices. Experienced in helping dentists optimize their tax positions and implement effective financial strategies.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Year-end tax planning strategies
• Retirement plan options
• Practice expense benchmarking
• Insurance participation considerations
• Health Savings Accounts
• Vehicle deductions
• Children employment strategies
• Audit considerations

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• Website: simplifydds.com
• Facebook Group: Simplify Dentistry Community

Join Dr. Vivian Roknian as she shares her journey implementing laser technology in her Beverly Hills practice and how it revolutionized her approach to patient care. Learn about the science behind laser wavelengths, real clinical applications, and how emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of dentistry.

Episode Navigation
00:02 - Introduction and welcome
00:34 - Dr. Roknian's background and practice focus
02:08 - Journey into laser dentistry
05:52 - Understanding different laser wavelengths
11:13 - Science of laser-tissue interaction
19:44 - Managing medically compromised patients
31:19 - Future of dental technology and AI
38:28 - Key takeaway messages

Key Takeaways

Clinical Benefits
- FDA-cleared laser technology enables true tissue regeneration
- Reduced post-operative pain and faster healing
- Effective management of medically compromised patients
- Superior results for implant complications

Practice Implementation
- Patient education and acceptance strategies
- Integration with existing procedures
- Practice efficiency improvements
- Enhanced clinical outcomes

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Vivian Roknian
Beverly Hills-based dentist and entrepreneur focusing on implant dentistry, laser procedures, and clear aligners. Chief Clinical Officer for Flaus and featured on Shark Tank. Renowned educator in implant complications management and AI applications in dentistry.

Featured Discussion Topics

Laser wavelength science and tissue interaction
Managing implant complications
Treatment of medically compromised patients
Practice technology integration
Future of AI in dentistry
3D printing applications

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

Website: simplifydds.com

Topics: laser dentistry, dental technology, implant complications, practice management, dental AI, medical management, tissue regeneration, dental innovation, continuing education, practice efficiency

In the latest episode of the educational podcast, host Charles Loretto, a partner at Cain Watters and Associates and founder of National Dental Placement, discusses the critical aspects of dental practice ownership, emphasizing its financial benefits and career fulfillment. The interview covers five key reasons for owning a practice, including higher earnings and business equity, while critically comparing corporate dentistry with private practice. Loretto provides insights into financial metrics like EBITDA, the advantages of acquiring an existing practice over a startup, and strategies for mid-career dentists to improve profitability and manage overhead. He also highlights the importance of exit strategies and financial planning for those nearing retirement, urging dentists to focus on clinical skills, establish proactive tax planning, and regularly review their financial goals to ensure long-term success. Key actionable items encourage dentists to prioritize practice ownership and maintain vigilant oversight of their financial health.

🎙️ Introduction and Background (00:01 - 10:29)

Charles Loretto introduced as partner at Cain Watters and Associates

Founder of National Dental Placement (NDP)

Charles has spoken at 51 dental schools and to nearly 30,000 dentists

Emphasizes importance of dental practice ownership

Discusses five reasons to own a dental practice: Make twice as much money; Build equity in the business; Tax planning benefits; Ability to save in pension plans; and being in charge

💼 Financial Aspects of Dental Practice (10:29 - 20:25)

Discusses EBITDA and financial models in dental practices

Criticizes corporate dentistry models

Emphasizes benefits of private practice ownership

Recommends building a practice to $3 million in collections

Discusses overhead management and profitability

🏥 Practice Acquisition vs. Startup (20:25 - 30:48)

Compares buying an existing practice vs. starting a new one

Discusses patient acquisition and practice growth

Emphasizes importance of location and market demand

Recommends buying an existing practice in most cases

Discusses financial aspects of practice acquisition

👥 Mid-Career Dentist Strategies (30:48 - 39:36)

Addresses concerns of mid-career dentists

Discusses practice metrics and overhead management

Emphasizes importance of hygiene department profitability

Discusses fee adjustments to maintain profitability

🏁 Exit Strategies and Financial Planning (39:36 - 48:13)

Discusses exit strategies for dentists nearing retirement

Emphasizes importance of financial planning and wealth accumulation

Discusses practice valuation and transition strategies

Recommends proactive tax planning and financial management

Emphasizes importance of accountability and regular financial review

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ryan Molis, the world's leading solo practitioner Invisalign provider with over 7,800 cases completed. Learn how he transformed his practice from $500K to $5M annually through Invisalign, and discover his practical approach to implementing clear aligner therapy in your practice.

Episode Navigation

• 00:02 - Introduction and welcome
• 01:02 - Dr. Molis's journey from dental school to Invisalign success
• 03:04 - Practice growth and case numbers
• 04:16 - Building a successful practice in a low-income area
• 05:48 - The importance of patient experience and referrals
• 07:36 - Practice workflow and team organization
• 09:12 - Marketing strategies and patient conversion
• 13:05 - The Molis Coaching approach
• 31:01 - Future of clear aligners and dental technology

Key Takeaways

• Focus on procedures you enjoy - happiness translates to patient experience
• Implement systems for team efficiency and patient flow
• Convert Invisalign patients to comprehensive care patients
• Leverage insurance benefits to increase case acceptance
• Price strategically for practice growth

• Understand attachment design and biomechanics
• Utilize the Molis Template for predictable outcomes
• Offer refinements to achieve optimal results
• Focus on comprehensive patient experience

Meet Your Guest

Dr. Ryan Molis: The world's leading solo practitioner Invisalign provider with over 7,800 cases completed. Creator of Molis Coaching, providing simplified approaches for general dentists to achieve Invisalign success. Practice owner who transformed his business from $500K to $5M annually through clear aligner therapy.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Practice transformation through Invisalign
• Team training and delegation
• Clinical systems and protocols
• Insurance benefits optimization
• Patient experience and referrals
• Technology integration
• Practice pricing strategies

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

• Website: simplifydds.com
• Facebook Group: Simplify Dentistry Community
• Podcast: Available on major platforms

Topics: Invisalign, clear aligners, dental practice management, orthodontics, dental technology, practice growth, dental coaching, patient experience, team training, insurance benefits, clinical excellence

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Sunny Pahouja, founder of the Dental Investment Group, as we explore practice management, investment strategies, and building meaningful dental communities. Dr. Pahouja shares his journey from practice ownership to creating one of dentistry's largest investment communities, offering valuable insights on balancing clinical excellence with business acumen.

• 00:01 - Introduction and welcome
• 01:13 - Dr. Pahouja's background and education
• 03:39 - Practice ownership journey
• 05:05 - Creating Dental Investment Group
• 10:11 - Practice culture and employee management
• 19:39 - Investment strategies and market cycles
• 28:27 - Community building and networking
• 34:59 - Simplifying dentistry and work-life balance

Key Takeaways

• Focus on building the right team culture
• Use spontaneous bonuses over production-based incentives
• Address employee turnover strategically
• Balance clinical excellence with business operations

• Market cycles influence investment discussions and strategies
• Consider diverse investment approaches (DCA vs trading)
• Seek balanced perspectives when making investment decisions
• Leverage community knowledge for better decision-making

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Sunny Pahouja: Graduate of The Ohio State University, practicing dentist for 13 years in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founder of Dental Investment Group, a 20,000-member Facebook community focused on dental practice management and investment strategies. Successfully negotiated group purchasing deals saving the dental community over $25 million collectively.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Practice ownership transitions
• Employee management strategies
• Investment community building
• Market analysis and trends
• Work-life balance in dentistry
• Group purchasing power

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

• Website: simplifydds.com
• Facebook Group: Simplify Dentistry Community
• Dental Investment Group: Facebook Community

Topics: dental practice management, dental investments, dental community, employee management, practice ownership, dental business strategies, work-life balance, group purchasing, dental leadership, practice culture