He’s back!  In September 2023, I had Ty on to talk about CBCT imaging.  Now he has a new role as a practice transition broker with Professional Transition Strategies (PTS) where he assists with pairing doctors with a DSO that best fits their needs and desires.  In this episode, we do a deep dive into all things DSO (OSO, etc.), including: What PTS is and how they can get the best financial and personal outcome for a provider when looking to sell to a DSO. The value of having a sell-side-only representative when considering selling to a DSO. How to get a free practice valuation ..read more

In this episode, I interview Dr. Dan Grob.  Dan has been a practicing orthodontist for 40 years, has been actively involved in academia throughout his career, has published numerous articles, and is the past Editorial Director of OrthoTown magazine.  Dan recently discovered the numerous and amazing benefits of providing more early orthodontic treatment and it has transformed how he approaches patient care.  We discuss: What it was like purchasing Charlie Tweed’s brother’s practice in AZ. Why Dan didn’t do much early treatment in his first 25 years of practice, and how that chan ..read more

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with a true pioneer in the area of 3D imaging, TMJ, and airway-focused orthodontics, Dr. Bill Harrell.  We discuss: How his interest in TMJ was shaped by his work with the legendary Dr. Bill Farrar.  How his relationship with Dr. David Hatcher, a world expert in craniofacial radiology, got Bill interested in both 3D imaging and airway in the 1990s. What he learned from Dr. Christian Guilleminault that helped change his thinking on pediatric airway and orthodontics. The potential of going into schools and working with nurses to use fac ..read more

In this episode, I speak with an expert in the field of commercial real estate, Mr. Colin Carr.  Colin's firm, CARR, is the nation's leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers.  They are licensed in all 50 states and represent over 5500 clients of all sizes across the US. The reason why doctors need a tenant broker and how having one can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of a lease.  Why doctors are at a major disadvantage when it comes to identifying, negotiating, and leasing/purchasing office space. A real-life ..read more

Dr. Derek Mahony is an orthodontist and educator who has practiced clinical orthodontics for 36 years.  He and I engage in a fascinating conversation about early treatment, including:  How Derek became aware of the role that interceptive orthodontics can play in facilitating the normal growth and development of the craniofacial complex. Why he is so passionate about the value of early orthodontic treatment. The challenges Derek faced in the early 1990s practicing in Sydney, Australia.   Derek’s PhD research on malocclusion and airway including what he concluded regarding the im ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mike interviews the amazing Dr. Rebecca Bockow – a duly trained orthodontist and periodontist, to discuss: How Becca’s background in restorative dentistry and periodontics helped her understand the critically important role that interceptive orthodontic treatment can play in redirecting growth and reducing the severity of the malocclusion. The impact Drs. Slick VanArsdall,  Vince Kokich, and Jeff Rouse had on Becca’s approach to interceptive orthodontic treatment. The need to reframe our mission and the purpose of early orthodontic intervention. The possible reasons ..read more

Check out this great conversation with the amazing and brilliant Dr. David Singh.  Dave is a true expert in craniofacial growth and development, airway, and early orthodontic treatment, and we discuss: Dave’s background in craniofacial orthodontics and how it led to his understanding of the ability of dentofacial orthopedics to impact airway patency. The functional matrix hypothesis and what Dave asked Melvin Moss about it. How Dave developed the spatial matrix hypothesis to expound upon the functional matrix hypothesis and better explain maloclcusion. The role of the cranial base phenot ..read more

Don’t miss this amazing conversation with Dr. Jeremy Manuele.  Jeremy is a private practice orthodontist, a part-time faculty member at UNLV, and the creator of the MARPE 360 CE course.  In this episode, we discuss: The flaws with the current pediatric AHI scale and classification of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The importance of differentiating OSA from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The reason why the orthodontist, not the pediatrician, should be the quarterback of sleep-related breathing issues in pediatric patients. The reasons why so few orthodontists come out of ..read more

Don’t miss this amazing conversation with author, entrepreneur, and dental practice consultant Kirk Teachout!  In this episode, we discuss: How Kirk went from building a company in the music industry to becoming a dental consultant. Kirk’s unique approach to dental practice management that helps maximize efficiency and minimize physical time in the office. The key to taking his wife’s dental practice from $300k in revenue to over $1mil in revenue in 2 years’ time – all while only seeing patients 7 hours/day, 3 days a week! The grueling nature of dentistry and how to prevent burnout. How ..read more

How would you rate your hiring process?  Do you feel you consistently attract A-players who develop into outstanding team members?  If you’re like most of us, the answer to that question is “no!”  Dr. Mike Neal and his wife had the same issue and that’s why they created Build My Team – a hiring service that provides highly qualified candidates for hire in medical and dental practices throughout North America. In this episode, we discuss: ·         What motivated Dr. Neal and his wife to start Build My Team (BMT). ·         How th ..read more