Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal

What 2020 brought our industry and our lives was not exactly what we all thought a year ago, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom, either. We’ve seen a lot of innovations in the past few months, many of which were likely forced early on, but people have since adapted to this “new normal,” and we’ll very likely take it with us as we enter 2021. How did our practice adjust to the abrupt changes? What were the adjustments we needed to spearhead? How did the pandemic affect us professionally and personally?Today, I discuss how the pandemic has forced our industry to innovate and what our practice did to not just keep our doors open, but to try to hit as many of the goals we set out a year ago. I share why we needed to shuffle our team amidst the pandemic and explain why I can’t fully get rid of insurance in my practice. I describe the lessons we learned as a team and how we’re not better prepared when it comes to anything virtual. I also share how the pandemic personally hit me and my family and explain why, despite these challenges and setbacks,  I’m still thankful."No one needs change; we needed disruption and COVID was the disruption."This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:My thoughts on how the pandemic will persist through 2021.Did we hit our practice's 2020 goals?Why I'm trying to get out of network with many insurance companies.How the pandemic affected our team members.The positive changes Slack enabled our practice to have.Why a team change should be a goal in 2021.The one area COVID-19 crushed across every industry.Some of the wins we had in 2020 and how it affected our families.Our Favorite Quotes:"2021 will be a very bad year if we don't have any team change in our practice." - Tarun AgarwalSubscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite EpisodesThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

This week T-bone has on Perrin Desportes.  We take a deeper dive into determining if a DSO sale is right for your practice.Here's is a little about Perrin: Perrin is a graduated from BA from Washington and Lee University and MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business (University of South Carolina HE is a 4th generation of a family-held dental distribution business, Thompson Dental Company. He 15-year career as a General Manager at Patterson Dental Supply (Richmond, Metro NY/NJ, and Charlotte) and was the Former Co-Founder and Partner at TUSK Partner). Perrin is a loving husband and 7-time Father of the Year to his daughter (sponsored by Rogaine). During his free time he is an avid cyclist, tennis player, loves to read, and is a total coffee snob

Efficiency should be a curse word. Join T-bone on this weeks episode as he discusses why we should be worried about efficiency. Sounds crazy right? 

T-bone and Meredith chat this week about 3D Dentists most controversial topic: working one doc one column. Dentists and teams fight our instructors on this every week. NEXT STEPS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:1. 3D Dentists Mastermind so you can take off work. www.3D-dentists.com/applicaitons 2. For one-on-one call with 3D Dentists call  (855) 332-2285Little bit about the host: Dr. Tarun Agarwal is a nationally recognized general dentist, author, speaker, podcast host and dental leader based in Raleigh, NC. He believes that experience is one of the best teachers and loves sharing with others on what it takes to successfully build their practices. His podcast feature a unique approach to dental practices, and he is known nationally as an energetic and passionate educator. He founded a training center dedicated to the educational growth of dental professionals.

This week on the podcast, T-bone talks about the #1 Trait of a Successful Dentist and that is engaged. Are you engaged with your team and yourself? Click here to get a Free E-Book from T-bone: https://3d-dentists.com/resources/?utm_source=podcast_app&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_content=11_8_22_podcast

300 episodes!! Where has the time gone? We cannot believe that T-bone and Mere have done 300 episodes. If you have enjoyed, we ask you to leave us a review at 3D Dentists. T-bone also shares this week how to change your Implant Business in 4 weeks. 4 easy things to change and do. 

If you have every been to a 3D course or have heard T-bone speak, you will know that his #1 secret to his practice is photos. His #2 secret is Oral Sedation. On this weeks episode of the podcast, T-bone and Meredith talk about why you need oral sedation. If you are interested in 3D Dentists Oral Sedation Course, click here: https://3d-dentists.com/adult-oral-sedation/

Another recession is on everyones minds. Everyone is worried about what will happen in 2008-2009 happens again in dentistry. How we will survive? On this weeks episode of the podcast, T-bone and Meredith talk about T-bones experience during 2008 and what he learned from that. 

T-Bone and Meredith are diving into The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Changing Your Dental Practice. It is the hard part of Dentistry. We are also trying to grow and be better as Dentists and Dental Practice Owners but it sometimes is very hard to change and continue to move forward. 

We often are so held back from the words "We have always done it this way." This week on the podcast, we are giving you permission to stop taking that excuse. Tbone will share just how its hurting your practice and some of the changes you can make. 

December is a big month in the dental world. The end of year stress is so big for dentist. We hope that you can learn something new today to better prepare you for December. 

On this episode of Dentistry Made Simple, Tbone chats about the objections we always hear as dentists. We hear the same things over and over but how can we overcome them. Join us this week and listen in. 

Getting into Full Arch Dentistry can be a scary step to take. It is something that makes lots of Doctors nervous but is such an exciting part of dentistry at the same time. This week, Dr. Joc Jernigan takes over T-bones seat on the podcast. Meredith and Dr. Joc talk about the what, why and how of full arch dentistry. If you are interested in learning more about Full Arch Dentistry, 3D Dentists offers several full arch programs. You can sign up for those at www.3d-dentists.com/courses 

T-bone and Meredith get asked lots of questions, whether at courses or through coaching calls. During todays episodes, they are answering 5 questions we have heard recently. If you would like to submit questions to our next FAQ please submit them to marketing@3d-dentists.com 

In this week's episode of Dentistry Made Simple, T-bone talks about the hiring challenges that everyone has seen since 2020. T-bone has seen it in his practice and is sharing with you what he thinks is working at this time. We hope this episode motivates you to keep fighting through the hiring challenges. 

Surprise! T-bone and Meredith are sharing a bonus episode with you, all about our 3D Mastermind! This program is T-bones heart and soul. We hope that you see his passion and excitement for this program through this bonus episode! 

On this weeks episode of Dentistry Made Simple, Tbone chats with Dr. Kati one of his associate about her experience at Raleigh Dental Arts.  

Dr. Matthew Standridge is the owner of Yates Center Dental, a practice that delivers personalized cosmetic and general dentistry solutions. His first practice, founded in 2012, was in Eureka, Kansas. He later bought a practice in Yates Center that would become Yates Center Dental. One of Matthew’s notable career milestones is being a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, being the youngest person in the history of Kansas to earn this award.Matthew joins us today to describe why refinements are inevitable in clear aligners. He outlines his process for preparing his patients for future refinements. He explains some of the key reasons to minimize refinements and tips to accomplish this. He discusses the major difference between braces and aligners. Matthew also shares why, sometimes, patients are the ones responsible for early refinements."We want to be efficient, but the idea of zero refinements to me is completely unrealistic." - Matthew StandridgeThis week on T-Bone Speaks:Dealing with refinementsThe realities of refinements with Clear Aligner TherapyHow Matthew tells patients that they will need refinementsReasons to minimize refinementsMatthew's tips to reduce the number of refinements you doHow building overcorrections can minimize refinementsWhy Matthew initially hated attachmentsThe critical differences between braces and alignersMatthew's stance on two-week wear vs one-week wearWhen a patient is accountable for their refinementsOur Favorite Quotes:"If the aligner is not fully seated, you're not getting the engagement: you're not getting the force the aligner needs to do." - Matthew Standridge"What we see on the screen isn't necessarily what's going to happen." - Matthew Standridge"The key was to be upfront with every patient. I just tell them 'we're going to have a refinement.' If we don't, we just got lucky." - Tarun AgarwalConnect with Matthew Standridge:Yates Center DentalYates Center Dental on FacebookMatthew Standridge on FacebookEmail: drmatt@yatescenterdental.comSubscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite EpisodesThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

Fred Joyal is a speaker, author, and business coach. He specializes in helping people develop what he calls “the superpower of boldness.” His systematic approach allows anyone to gradually build their “boldness muscle” and be comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Fred’s latest book, Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days, showcases his PRIDE system for building charisma and social skills one awkward encounter at a time.Fred joins me to describe what Superbold is about and what readers can expect from it. He shares why boldness is more about fulfillment than success. He describes the simple ways anyone can be bold without doing anything out of the ordinary. He offers some easy exercises to boost boldness and a few tips on getting started with building confidence and charisma. Fred also provides the motivation behind Superbold.“Boldness is confidence in action.” - Fred JoyalThis week on T-Bone Speaks:Fred and his latest book, SuperboldAsking the question, “does boldness always result in economic success?”Why a majority of dentists aren't as bold as other successful peopleHow to be bold without being the next Elon MuskBuilding your boldness "muscle" graduallyExercises that can boost your boldness.The PRIDE method Fred outlines in his book and how it improves boldnessWhy more dreams decay from lack of action than failureFred's practical tips in enhancing your social skills right awayMy regrets with not being bold enoughWhat motivated Fred to write about boldnessOur Favorite Quotes:"The vast majority of dentists aren't bold: aren't risk takers." - Tarun Agarwal"Many dentists lack boldness in dealing with conflict."  - Tarun Agarwal"Nobody trains us to do what we do most and that is to interact with people." - Fred JoyalConnect with Fred Joyal:Fred Joyal Official WebsiteBook: Everything is Marketing: The Ultimate Strategy for Dental Practice GrowthBook: Becoming RemarkableBook: Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 DaysFred Joyal on LinkedInEmail: fred@fredjoyal.comSubscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite EpisodesThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” as the saying goes. It means working and only working will eventually burn you out and make you have a profound dislike for the profession you chose. This is why retreats were made—these events are a fantastic opportunity to get a well-deserved break from being a high-performing dentist and a means to learn something new and improve our professional relationships. What should you discuss during retreats? How soon should you plan for them? Today, I share the importance of having team retreats and how they can be a means for your practice to improve both financially and culturally. I describe why I always plan for annual retreats and why we never used to have retreats in my practice. I explain topics you can highlight during a retreat, especially when hitting your financial goals. I also discuss what’s in store for you on our 3D Bootcamp this coming January."Nothing makes you get along better than living with people for a couple of days."- Tarun AgarwalThis week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:Why I always plan annual retreatsWhy the retreat wasn't always a retreat and what it was like beforeFocusing on critical thinking during retreatsReverse engineering to get the financial numbers you wantThe procedures I provide in my practice and my commitment to hybridsOur tooth replacement therapy and making sure the patient commits to itWhat you can expect from our 3D Bootcamp next yearOur Favorite Quotes:"Of all the programs we do, the 3D Bootcamp will help drastically change the way you practice dentistry." - Tarun Agarwal"If you haven't been averaging one a month right now, it's going to be difficult to suddenly start doing one and a half or two each month." - Tarun Agarwal"Critical thinking is important for team members, especially when you're moving to a role where you want team members to be like owners." -Tarun AgarwalSubscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite EpisodesThanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.