{"id":14176,"date":"2025-02-24T09:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T17:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=14176"},"modified":"2025-02-24T09:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T17:43:13","slug":"jill-nesbitt-on-the-value-of-technology-in-dental-businesses-today","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/jill-nesbitt-on-the-value-of-technology-in-dental-businesses-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Jill Nesbitt on the Value of Technology in Dental Businesses Today\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the latest episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PBdIZAwmUF0&amp;list=PL8sPE8UqEy5gxYUq9nUJa_Vw0Qmbvooj2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dental Economist Show<\/a>, host CRO Mike Huffaker of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet DDS<\/a> welcomes Jill Nesbitt, a seasoned expert in dental consulting and practice management and Independent Consultant at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optimizedent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Optimize Dental Consulting<\/a> for an eye-opening conversation on how the implementation of technology can transform dental businesses for the better. Together, they unpack:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The need for a robust technology and software implementation strategy to guide successful management\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why consultants are best placed to support and enable the transformation and operations of a business&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique approaches to creating efficient and scalable processes tailor-made to each practice\u2019s unique requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The need for high-quality automation in day-to-day operations and how to identify what can and cannot be automated\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you thought technological application had hit its peak in the world of dentistry, think again. Tune in for valuable takeaways and stay ahead of the curve!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jill Nesbitt on Getting the Technology Right So You Can Get the Business Right\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PBdIZAwmUF0?list=PL8sPE8UqEy5gxYUq9nUJa_Vw0Qmbvooj2\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, Jill Nesbitt talks about the undeniable need of the strategic implementation of software and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/dso-technology-dykema-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology<\/a> within dental practices. Here are some highlights from the show: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Spanish to dentistry and the implementation niche\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill Nesbitt discusses her unique journey from pursuing a major in Spanish to finding joy in maximizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/dso-discussions-consolidation-operational-efficiency-and-the-future-of-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10904\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">operational efficiency<\/a> at dental practices and the vast experience it gave her in the field of operational management. She further traces the path to software implementation as a niche, emphasizing the need for strategic, process-driven technology implementation in dental practices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The making of a successful implementation project<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From transparent conversations with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/jen-buck-skills-of-effective-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"12211\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leadership<\/a> and stakeholders to change management content, the ace consultant underscores the steps in taking an implementation project to fruition. She also reveals some of the biggest missteps made in the introduction of software to a dental practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultancy, dentistry, and ensuring an ROI <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting an accurate return on investment (ROI) on software can be difficult but it\u2019s a worthy attempt at strengthening a dental business\u2019 capabilities. Jill reflects on why the consultancy approach is perfect for guiding software implementation and making the best of this unique intersection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation and enabling tech-led change\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Jill remains most optimistic about the change that automation continues to bring to the table, she also spotlights some key reasons for why dental businesses should move into the future with a tech-first approach and how they can stay agile to make the most of the moment.&nbsp;<\/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 with industry experts on the latest trends and top strategies to grow your DSO or dental business. \u00a0Tune in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@planetdds8605\/podcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dental Economist Show<\/a> each week as we meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS welcomes Jill Nesbitt, a seasoned expert in dental consulting and practice management and Independent&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14177,"template":"","categories":[54,8,1427,128,88,1417],"tags":[],"resource_type":[1336],"class_list":["post-14176","resources","type-resources","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cloud-software","category-dental-cloud-technology","category-dental-service-organization","category-dso","category-planet-dds","category-technology","resource_type-podcast"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/14176","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\/14177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14176"},{"taxonomy":"resource_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource_type?post=14176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}