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According to recent statistics, 55% of American’s don’t have dental insurance. And if your practice is only serving the 45% of patients that do, you’re leaving a ton of money (and profit) on the table. One way to serve those without insurance is to offer an in-house membership plan, but when done improperly, it can often be more of a headache than a plus.

As technology continues to transform the dental industry, the world of insurance and credentialing has become increasingly complex. As a result, dentists are spending more and more of their valuable time trying to figure things out.And if we’re being honest, most dentists don’t exactly get excited about dealing with insurance and properly codifying their services.

One of the best parts about running the Start Your Dental Practice podcast is all the interesting opportunities that it has created for me, both personally and professionally. I get emails and phone calls from listeners all the time sharing their successes, failures, and all the big things they want to accomplish. It’s such a great feeling and an incredible honor.

There are many things that go into building a successful dental practice. Good marketing helps get patients in the door. A high-quality team makes sure things run smoothly.

We all know, getting on the front page of Google or Bing can have a huge impact on your business, especially when it comes to getting more patients in the chair. But how exactly can you improve your practices SEO? That’s not quite as clear.

Anyone can grow a successful practice with the right strategy, attitude, and a little bit of luck. I truly believe that. But being a dentist is about more than just padding your pockets. It’s about service. It’s about community. It’s about making a difference, while also building a life of financial freedom.

Since we launched the Start Your Dental Practice show just a few short years ago, the SYDP podcast has become way more than just a podcast... it has become a community of aspiring and experienced dental practice owners from all over the world.

Since we launched the Start Your Dental Practice show just a few short years ago, the SYDP podcast has become way more than just a podcast… it has become a community of aspiring and experienced dental practice owners from all over the world. And I couldn’t be more grateful for all the connections that have been made over the years.

It turns out, many dental practice owners need help getting their retirement plans in order, based on the incredible response we received from SYDP episode 75 with Tom Zgainer from America’s Best 401k. I received dozens of personal emails from SYDP listeners saying how informative the episode was and how it really helped them to start thinking about their future.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 79 - Successful dental practice owner Justin Short shares his tips on how to maximize productivity and break free from the never ending grind.