{"id":13895,"date":"2025-01-02T14:51:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T22:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=13895"},"modified":"2025-01-03T07:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T15:56:25","slug":"the-dental-economist-show-christmas-special-with-industry-leaders","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/the-dental-economist-show-christmas-special-with-industry-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dental Economist Show Christmas Special with Industry Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this special compilation episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x1T6R-Umjf0&amp;list=PL8sPE8UqEy5i-ReuTOqL_BFzw0VAOucuT&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dental Economist Show<\/a>, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS presents key insights from the past year&#8217;s most impactful conversations with dental industry leaders. The episode covers crucial topics including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building and maintaining successful dental practice cultures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing effective compensation and bonus structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leveraging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/dso-leaders-explore-key-technologies-for-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13744\">technology<\/a> for practice growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dustin-netral-on-patient-centric-dental-practice-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"13751\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patient-centric<\/a> care models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership strategies in dental organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The future of dental innovation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/chris-saliernos-insights-into-artificial-intelligence-in-dentistry\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"11378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a> integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating positive workplace environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies for pediatric dentistry success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dr-aman-kaurs-empowering-women-in-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"12209\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">women leadership<\/a> in dentistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community engagement and giving back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x1T6R-Umjf0?si=iS5ehZBpcf-yUeU2\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this special Christmas edition of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker highlights conversations with ten distinguished leaders in the dental industry. Here are some special moments from the show: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building effective compensation structures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/the-three-ps-the-importance-of-patient-parent-and-practice-in-the-dental-industry-with-ray-caruso\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"12204\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ray Caruso<\/a> discusses how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonepeakdental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lone Peak Dental<\/a> approaches incentive structures, particularly for regional managers. He explains their evolution in bonus calculations, emphasizing the importance of balancing different metrics including accounts receivable management and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Revenue cycle management fundamentals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/the-innovative-approach-of-straine-dental-management-a-new-era-in-dsos\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"10936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerry Straine<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/straine.com\/dso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Straine Dental Management<\/a> shares essential practices for effective revenue cycle management (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/rcm-solutions-for-dental-practices-and-dsos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12906\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCM<\/a>), emphasizing the importance of scheduling follow-up appointments, managing treatment plans, and collecting co-payments at time of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a positive culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/testimonial\/lorri-detrick-ricobenne-denticon-enterprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"testimonial\" data-id=\"13127\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lorri Detrick<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushandfloss.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riccobene<\/a> Associates Family Dentistry explains her approach to building culture in dental practices, focusing on creating environments where both patients and employees feel they belong and are well-cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient-centric business model<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dr-sulman-ahmed-on-why-putting-people-first-is-the-key-to-success-in-dentistry\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"12206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Sulman Ahmed<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/decadental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DECA Dental Group<\/a> discusses its approach to patient care, explaining how they&#8217;ve structured their business to accommodate patient needs through extended hours and comprehensive service offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success in pediatric dentistry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/emily-vanney-on-blending-patient-care-and-organizational-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"11486\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Emily Vanney<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniteddentalpartners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Dental Partners<\/a> shares insights on providing exceptional pediatric dental care, emphasizing the importance of creating positive experiences and incorporating fun into daily practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future of dentistry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/saam-zarrabi-on-building-a-branded-dental-experience\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"11590\">Saam Zarrabi<\/a> of Rodeo Dental discusses the exciting developments in dental technology, particularly the integration of AI and robotics, and their potential impact on patient care and practice efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About The Dental Economist Show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss insightful conversations on the latest trends and strategies in dental practice management. Tune in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@planetdds8605\/podcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Planet DDS weekly podcast<\/a> to learn how to optimize your DSO\u2019s value and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this special compilation episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS presents key insights from the past year&#8217;s most impactful conversations with dental industry&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13896,"template":"","categories":[562,8,80,1427,128,138],"tags":[13,43,1499,68,1500,57,147,1217,152],"resource_type":[1336],"class_list":["post-13895","resources","type-resources","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artificial-intelligence","category-dental-cloud-technology","category-dental-industry","category-dental-service-organization","category-dso","category-trends","tag-dentistry","tag-dso","tag-patient-centric","tag-patients","tag-pediatric-dentistry","tag-planet-dds","tag-practice-management","tag-rcm","tag-technology","resource_type-podcast"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/13895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13895"},{"taxonomy":"resource_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_type?post=13895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}