Talking with the Toothcop

How well do you really know the people behind your dental practice? Understanding what drives your team could be the key to better engagement, stronger performance, and a more successful practice. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Duane Tinker talks with Dr. Matthew Norton, founder of People + Purpose, about dental team leadership, employee engagement, strengths assessments, and how understanding your people can help turn one of your practice's greatest expenses into one of its greatest assets. They cover: Why understanding individual strengths can help you build a stronger dental team How strengths assessments can reveal what motivates your team members Why employee engagement matters for practice performance and patient service How connecting people with purpose can help dental practices develop and retain better teams Connect with Duane Tinker and Dental Compliance Specialists: Dental Compliance Specialists: dentalcompliance.com Duane Tinker on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duanetinker/ Connect with Dr. Matthew Norton: People + Purpose: peoplepluspurpose.com Dr. Matthew Norton on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-matthew-norton-bb901a7/ Listen to The Truth Behind Dentistry podcast episode with Duane Tinker: https://youtu.be/SKznnqX39vM?si=uxjXoe9EaNuRm00t Duane Tinker is not an attorney and does not offer binding legal advice concerning regulatory compliance. Consult your attorney for legal advice concerning compliance matters as they pertain to your dental practice.

What can dental professionals learn from a dental hygienist who turned his career into more than 20 businesses and a life built around abundance, authenticity, and giving back? Strap in for a valuable episode, folks. In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Duane Tinker talks with dental hygienist, entrepreneur, and speaker Elijah Desmond about building businesses in the dental industry, learning from failure, creating opportunities for others, and using success as a way to serve. They cover: How Elijah went from dental hygienist to serial entrepreneur Why failure can be one of the most valuable parts of building a business How an abundance mindset changes the way you approach business and competition Why authenticity, relationships, and serving others matter beyond financial success Connect with Duane Tinker and Dental Compliance Specialists: Dental Compliance Specialists: dentalcompliance.com Duane Tinker on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duanetinker/ Connect with Elijah Desmond: Elijah Desmond: elijahdesmond.com Elijah on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elijahdesmond/ Duane Tinker is not an attorney and does not offer binding legal advice concerning regulatory compliance. Consult your attorney for legal advice concerning compliance matters as they pertain to your dental practice.

What if the biggest lever for a better practice isn't a new system — it's you? In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Duane Tinker talks with life coach and author Leah Roling about personal leadership, communication, discipline, and the mindset required to create meaningful change in your dental practice and beyond. They cover: Why personal leadership influences the way you lead your practice How the "Platinum Rule" can improve communication with patients and your dental team Why meaningful growth requires getting uncomfortable How small, consistent commitments can create lasting change Connect with Duane Tinker and Dental Compliance Specialists: Dental Compliance Specialists: dentalcompliance.com Duane Tinker on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duanetinker Connect with Leah Roling: Leah Roling Coaching: leahrolingcoaching.com Duane Tinker is not an attorney and does not offer binding legal advice concerning regulatory compliance. Consult your attorney for legal advice concerning compliance matters as they pertain to your dental practice.

In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, Duane Tinker walks you through an actual corporate integrity agreement (CIA) involving a pediatric dental practice. Discover the critical elements of a CIA, including compliance programs, training, claims review, and overpayment reporting. This is crucial information to learn how to navigate CIAs and protect your dental practice. Don't miss this essential episode in our CIA series! Connect with Duane Tinker on LinkedIn and explore Dental Compliance Specialists, your trusted partners in navigating the complexities of dental regulations and compliance. Schedule your consultation today by calling (817) 755-0035. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Closed Corporate Integrity Agreements • CMS Medicare Learning Network Thanks for listenting to Talking with the Toothcop! Don't forget to follow and turn on notifications for future episodes. *** Disclaimer: Duane Tinker is not an attorney and does not offer binding legal advice concerning regulatory compliance. The information in this podcast should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice in any way. Consult your attorney for legal advice concerning compliance matters as they pertain to your dental practice. This episode was edited and produced by http://parkerkane.co/

In this episode of Talking with the Toothcop, we dive deeper into corporate integrity agreements (CIAs) and discuss the OIG's Focus on Compliance roundtable. If you participate with Medicare or Medicaid, this is crucial information. Learn the importance of a code of conduct, board involvement, and internal audits. Discover how to maintain a low error rate in claims reviews and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Need help with compliance? Contact me! Connect with Duane Tinker on LinkedIn and explore Dental Compliance Specialists, your trusted partners in navigating the complexities of dental regulations and compliance. Schedule your consultation today by calling (817) 755-0035. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Focus on Compliance • HHS Compliance Resources • LIVE Compliance Training • Important Episode: The 7 Elements of Dental Compliance Programs Thanks for listenting to Talking with the Toothcop! Don't forget to follow and turn on notifications for future episodes. *** Disclaimer: Duane Tinker is not an attorney and does not offer binding legal advice concerning regulatory compliance. The information in this podcast should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice in any way. Consult your attorney for legal advice concerning compliance matters as they pertain to your dental practice. This episode was edited and produced by http://parkerkane.co/