The Raving Patients Podcast

The typical dentist comes out of dental school with a ton of debt and very little money. Moreover, they have to plan appropriately to set themselves up for years to come, but many fail. So, how can d…

As many of my listeners know, I completely retired from clinical dentistry in 2022. I’ve had many ups and downs and learned countless valuable things throughout the various stages of my career, and I…

Many patients reject third-party financing options because they fear they'll end up paying hidden fees they didn't know about. Unfortunately, in many cases, the fear is not unfounded. But it doesn't …

As the dental industry evolves, new challenges arise, and only the best-prepared dental professionals will be able to tackle them. However, it seems that recent graduates are struggling to do so. Is …

As ransomware attacks and data breaches keep increasing, implementing proper cybersecurity measures is becoming increasingly crucial for dental practices. Failing to do so might put your dental pract…

Are you struggling with your online dental marketing?

It's no secret that dental marketing is a very competitive field - failing to develop effective marketing strategies can quickly render your dent…

The workforce participation rate in the dental industry is at an all-time low. The days of simply going onto a job board and quickly finding and hiring a candidate are gone. 

Dental hygienists are in…

With so much going on inside a dental practice on any given day, it's easy to forget about updating your social media accounts. 

Moreover, Instagram marketing is a very competitive field when it come…

Most people are running full speed in life but aren't sure what direction or what they are running towards. So they begin to run faster and faster - and beat themselves up for not being further along…

Are you tired of your patients not taking you seriously? Are you frustrated when your patients don't own their disease? You are not alone! 

More than ever, patients need to comprehend our message of …

Are you looking to build your dental practice's following and engagement on social media platforms?

As the social media algorithm continues to evolve, dental practice owners must stay updated with th…

Running a dental business isn't easy. We have to do everything, from SEO and marketing to handling payroll, while still focusing on our clinical work. To make things worse, we never learn business ac…

There's one thing on which all dental professionals will agree: it's tough to make money with Invisalign. With so many costs, refinements, scans, and chair visits, it's no wonder many dentists choose…

Too often, dental practices don't realize that they are missing critical elements of their marketing or that their well-intentioned efforts have caused self-inflicted marketing wounds. So, what is th…

Change is difficult. It’s uncomfortable, complicated and sometimes even painful. 

As a dental professional managing a busy practice, creating lasting change, and finding the right mindset to succeed …

Social media is essential to dental marketing and arguably the most effective way to attract new patients today. However, doing your own social media marketing can be challenging, especially when man…

There's so much that needs to be done in a dental office daily, and with the Great Recession, finding someone to work at the front desk is becoming harder and harder. Fortunately, there's a much fast…

Keeping well-organized clinical records it's one of the most challenging parts of running a dental practice - one single mistake could put your practice in serious legal trouble. So, what can practic…

Knowing and leveraging your data is crucial when developing a solid dental marketing strategy in 2022. However, many dentists don't keep track of essential KPIs, waste tons of money on useless market…

Every dentist will eventually exit from active practice. The journey to that off-ramp will vary significantly between practitioners, but those without solid financial planning skills will have diffic…