Navigating Dental Economics, Strategies for Thriving in a Recession, Cyberhacks and Unpaid Associates

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 299

Host: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak

Guests: Dr. Trey TippitDr. Dwight Peccora

Key Takeaways:
Dental Economics

  • 65% of dentist report the RISING OVERHEAD is their biggest challenge right now
  • 90% surveyed believe that there is a “shortage of dental professionals”
  • 70% of offices did better in 2022 than in 2021 but only 5% reported increase was better than 25%.
  • Recessionary Strategy
    • Increase / Focus on hygiene patients
    • Negotiation strategies for supplies/labs
  • Aspen Dental “Cyberhack”
  • 2023 Bulletproof Summit

References:

Bulletproof Mastermind

Bulletproof Summit

Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice

Bullet Proof ERC

Airpay 

Dental Economics Article

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life 

Tweetables:
Pay attention to your P&L percentages. – Dr. Craig Spodak

Have a good sword and a good shield. – Dr. Craig Spodak

The money is in the chair. – Dr. Trey Tippit

The sustainability of a dental practice relies on the hygiene program. -Dr. Trey Tippit

A good reappointment feeds the pre-appointment. -Dr. Trey Tippit

If you’re that great you have to create awareness and scale to your community. -Dr. Peter Boulden

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