#NoFilterHealthcare: Recent Episodes
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On this episode of #NoFilterHealthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Dr. Bryan Laskin, Co-Founder and CEO of Tooth Apps.
What you'll get out of this episode:
- Dr. Brian Laskin, co-founder of ToothApps, is revolutionizing the dental industry by enhancing patient data accessibility and interoperability.
- Laskin's upcoming book 'Dental Disorder' addresses key challenges in the dental industry and proposes innovative solutions.
- ToothApps is a secure, efficient platform for patient data exchange, aiming to streamline dental care, improve patient care, and reduce costs.
- Laskin and Taylor Dunn advocate for the integration of technology in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of patient data accessibility and education in this transformation.
- Bryan encourages aspiring innovators to tackle big problems, as they represent ripe opportunities for innovation.
To learn more about ToothApps: https://www.toothapps.com/Marketing/Home
Sponsored by Uptime Health: https://www.uptimehealth.com/
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On this episode of #NoFilterHealthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Suzanne Cano, Founder & Inventor of Lunalitedent.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How a vivid dream inspired Suzanne to create Luna Light Dental, solving the need for better angulation and more comfortable X-ray procedures.
- The Luna Light Dental device explained
- Challenges faced during the development process
- Sales and marketing strategy for Luna Light Dental
- The significance of patience and persistence in the medical device industry
For more on LunaLiteDent: https://www.lunalitedental.com/
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On this episode of #NoFilterHealthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down to discsuss AI.
In this episode, we discussed:
- AI enables personalized healthcare and predicts health risks.
- Medical diagnostics with data pattern recognition being enhanced by AI
- How AI accelerates medical research and treatment development.
- AI in healthcare faces challenges like data privacy and professional training.
- With expert insights, the future of AI in healthcare is promising.
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On this episode of #NoFilterHealthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Gary Bird, CEO of SMC National.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How did you get into dental?
- Tell Us about yourself?
- How did you start SMC National?
- How CEO's are the face of marketing for companies today.
- What differentiates your events from all the other conferences in the space?
Sponsored by Uptime Health: https://www.uptimehealth.com/
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- SMC National Website - SMC National LinkedIn
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On this episode of #NoFilter Healthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman, Founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Where did the nickname Dr. Nacho come from?
- What is the concept behind Dental Nacho?
- What is Dentist Job Connect and how does it help the dental industry?
- What are the four major decisions that dental school doesn't talk about?
- What is the purpose of Dental Nacho's events?
- What is the Dentist Core and why is it important?
- What is one of the biggest mistakes dentists repeatedly make that can have negative impacts?
To learn more about Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect please use the links below:
- Dental Nachos Website - Dentist Job Connect
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On this episode of #NoFilter Healthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Ian Prendergast, CEO at Toothio.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How Ian came up with the name of the company, and how he started Toothio.
- What makes Toothio different from other staffing companies out there?
- How do they determine the internal vetting standards for professionals who want to work with Toothio?
- Does Toothio offer any kind of training for professionals new to the industry who want to be part of Toothio?
- What is the potential impact of on-demand professionals regarding job security, and how does the company ensure the longevity of their roles and support them?
- What is the average time a Toothio professional spends within a dental practice, and does this ever get interpreted as negative or turnover experience with other full-time employees in the practice?
To learn more about Toothio please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn
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On this episode of #NoFilter Healthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Jeremy Krell, Managing Partner at Revere Partners
In this episode, we discussed:
- Krell's background and his career today?
- How Revere Partners identifies the type of companies to invest in and how they are evaluated.
- How the current economic state and the future of the economy impacts his mindset and decision-making when it comes to investing in startups?
- Are you looking to grow outside of the dental sector and invest in companies beyond oral health applications?
- What is the most challenging part of working with startup companies?
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On this episode of #NoFilter Healthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down with Trevor Maurer, CEO of OMS360.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Maurer's background
- How he got to where he is?
- The timeliness of data, and what data is he looking at?
- The strategic resources he has in the company
- Staffing shortages he is seeing (No Filter Moment)
- How do you get people to the interview? Advice for better engagement with postings
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On this episode of #NoFilter Healthcare, co-hosts Taylor Dunn & Tamara Dhanda sit down to talk about how to establishing yourself as a thought leader
In this episode, we discussed:
- What is our definition of a thought leader?
- Is there a difference between thought leaders in the corporate setting and the startup world?
- Can leaders of startups be thought leaders?
- How can startups become thought leaders?
- What are some ways to establish oneself as a thought leader?
- How can white papers and case studies help in becoming thought leaders?
- What should be included in a white paper or case study?
- What is the process for creating a white paper?
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Joining as today's guest is Sarah Ruberg, CEO & Founder of Our Thrive Tribe.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Ruberg's background
- Starting Our Thrive Tribe
- How to work with changes in algorithms and stay aware of the changes
- How to work with LinkedIn to reach your clients
& more tips for social media management & engagement!
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Joining as today's guest is Sonya Dunbar, Co-Host of Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast & Co-Founder of the National Mobile & TeleDentistry Conference.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Dunbar's background in the dental industry
- How The Geriatric Toothfairy came about
- Dunbar's #NoFilter take on one thing in the dental industry that no one agrees with her on
- How mobile dentistry is an extension of brick-and-mortar dentist offices.
& more!
To learn more about Sonya & The Geriatric Toothfairy please use the links below:
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Joining as today's guest is Ellie Naderi CEO & Founder of Dental Solutions by Ellie Naderi.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Naderi's background & background in the dental industry
- Challenges she’s faced in the industry, especially with being a female in the dental space
- What is her top tip to prep a dental office when they’re ready to be acquired
- What made her decide to rebrand and launch a new website
- What happens when a DSO acquires too many locations too fast - how to respond to scaling too quickly
& more!
To learn more about Dental Solutions by Ellie Naderi please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn
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Joining as today's guest is Dr. Alison Dengler, Subject Matter Expert in Organizational Leadership and Development.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Dr. Dengler's background and experience in the dental industry
- How to address growing pains and turn it into professional growth
- How Dr. Dengler has implemented better connectivity within the organizations she works with
- How she provides clarity throughout the hiring process so that you're creating the right team
- Her tips for those who may be struggling with implementing new processes
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Joining as today's guest is Kay Hickey, Product & Efficiency Consultant at Zirc Dental Products.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Hickey's background & her time at Zirc
- One of the things clients misunderstand about her/her role and how she handles it when it presents itself
- What kind of research she puts in to come up with the latest & greatest
- What are one of the tools for you that you have to have day-to-day
To learn more about Zirc Dental Products please use the links below:
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Joining as today's guest is Ingrid Murra, Founder & CEO at Two Front.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Murra's background and Two Front's development
- Dentist vs. Orthodontist
- Murra's #NoFilter opinion on clear aligners and their introduction to the industry
- How Murra has established a work/life balanced being a business owner
- Her branding evolution
- Two Front being a digital-first platform
To learn more about Two Front please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn
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Joining as today's guest is India Chance, Founder & Senior Consultant at Learn2Prevent.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Chance's background
- How Learn2Prevent came to be
- What are some common mistakes that Chance sees happening
- The process of getting a compliance consultant integrated into your practice
- How Learn2Prevent teaches compliance to their clients.
To learn more about Learn2Prevent please use the links below:
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Joining as today's guest is Chace Torres, Lead Technician at SPBS & Host of Bearded Biomed.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Torres' background and his own podcast
- The pressure that's put on Biomeds and the shortage of technicians today
- Why Biomeds are so important to the healthcare environment's ecosystem
- How Torres believes we can improve the career field of Biomeds
To learn more about SPBS please use the links below:
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Joining as today's guest is Kelsey Swiggett, Senior Business Development Manager at DenMat Holdings.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Swiggett's background
- How Swiggett got to DenMat
- Perio Restore and why patients need to know about it
- How Swiggett feels empowered as a woman in the dental industry and advice she has
- Her experience with Perio Restore and feedback she receives
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Joining as today's guest is Melissa Turner, Co-Host of Dentistry Gone Wild Podcast and Co-founder of National Mobile & TeleDentistry Conference.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Turner's background
- The National Mobile & TeleDentistry Conference
- Turner's #NoFilter take on one thing in the industry that no one agrees with her about...
- How Turner effectively explains to clients and companies why they should offer mobile & teledentistry
- What has surprised Turner in the industry
To learn more about The National Mobile & TeleDentistry Conference please use the links below:
- Website - LinkedIn
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Joining as today's guest is William Kohl, President at F1IT.
In this episode, we discussed:
- The background of F1IT
- How Kohl got into the dental industry
- What the challenges Kohl thinks the industry might face with technology advancements
- What does F1IT do to stand out as an IT company
- Common issues Kohl sees when evaluating a practice
- Horror stories Kohl has about data management
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- Website - LinkedIn
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Joining as today's guest is Angela Simmons, Partner & Director of Compliance & Content Strategy at Effex Management Solutions.
In this episode, we discussed:
- Simmons' background, and how she became a part of the Effex team
- How Effex combats the fear that healthcare facilities are not compliant
- How Effex ensures that compliance stays consistent within a practice
- The top 3 compliance mistakes that Simmons sees
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Joining as today's guest is Dr. Ryan Hungate DDS, MS, CEO & Founder at Simplifeye.
In this episode, we discussed:
- About Simplifeye, and what inspired Dr. Hungate to launch it
- How Dr. Hungate thinks dental technology will advance, and how quickly people will adapt to it
- How Simplify stands out from the crowd
- When Dr. Hungate felt the shift from a start-up to a well-oiled machine
To learn more about Simplifeye please use the links below:
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Joining as today's guest is Aimee Vail, Manager of Special Markets at Centrix.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How Vail got into dentistry
- Vail's role with Centrix
- Some common mistakes she sees & her advice to dental students
- How the pandemic shifted the education model
To learn more about Centrix please use the links below:
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Joining as today's guest is Amanda Hill, Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations.
In this episode, we discussed:
- How infection control control is currently being neglected by dental offices
- How as a clinical education she is educating dental offices to maintain infection control measures
- How Young Innovations keeps their portfolio organized a sales/marketing perspective
- How she finds new products to include in her portfolio
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Joining as today's guest is Dr. James Younger, Founder & CEO at TempStars.
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Joining as today's guests is Minal Sampat, Best Selling Author, Speaker & Marketing Strategist.
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Joining as today's guests is Dr. Michael Jerkins, Co-Founder & President at Panacea Financial.
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Joining as today's guests is Patrice Pash, Director of Client Operations for Medical Practice Success.
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Joining as today's guests are Harold Gornbein, Founding Partner at Apex Reimbursement.
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Joining as today's guests are Bill Neumann, CEO at Group Dentistry Now.
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Joining as today's guests are Michelle Gabrielson, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Becky Meek, VP of Business Development at itrac LLC.
The co-hosts and guests covered a lot of ground in this episode. Some of the areas they discussed were:
- Story/moment that shaped them
- Pain points in the industry and how they solve them
- Dental innovation in 2022
- Industry conferences of interest in 2022
- ...and more!
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