Beware the Bargain: Exposing the Truth About Cheap Veneers By Dr. Yenile Y. Pinto DDS Just the other night, after the day’s chaos had settled and my daughters were finally asleep, I found myself scrolling through Instagram. Yes, I know, not the best habit. But there it was, an ad that stopped me in my tracks: “20 Porcelain Veneers for Just $7,499”. Now I know that $7,499 doesn’t seem like a little bit of money, but to put that into perspective, that price is less than what it costs me to do 20 veneers. Seeing that offer made me angry, not just as a dentist but as someone who cares deeply ab ..read more

Smile Direct Club Leaves Patients Stranded Dr. Pinto’s Perspective on Smile Direct Club’s Sudden Shutdown: Insights and Next Steps Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s been causing quite a stir in the dental community: the overnight closure of Smile Direct Club (SDC). Let’s unpack what happened, why it matters, and what paths are open for those left in the lurch. The Abrupt End of Smile Direct Club Imagine this: You’re midway through your orthodontic journey with SDC, making payments, following the plan, and then suddenly – they’re gone. No more support, no more patient portal, just ..read more

“Your Next Vacation vs. Your Dental Bill: A Choice You Shouldn’t Have to Make” By Dr. Yenile Pinto DDS What is the real value of dentistry? Is it just about the price tag, or is there more to it? Traditional dentistry, primarily dictated by insurance constraints, tends to focus on cheap, short-term solutions. It’s like placing a band-aid on a deeper wound. This approach may seem cost-effective right now, but it can lead to more significant problems and expenses over time. Think of the regular cycle of fillings, root canals, and crowns; something I like to call the “Tooth Cycle of Death”. Wi ..read more

Our Family’s Guide to Surviving Road Trips: Dr. Pinto and Peter’s Top 5 Tips By Peter Pinto & Dr. Yenile Pinto The car is loaded.  You’re 75% sure you have everything you need. The kids are already strapped in their seats as you pace through the house with a lingering “Did I forget something?” feeling. You haven’t left the driveway yet and you’re already an hour behind schedule. You look at your husband and with just your eyes you both say to each other, “Why did we want to do this again?” as dreams of serene campfires are overshadowed by the imminent chaos in the car.  We’ve ..read more

The Domino Effect: Declining Trust, Declining Health and How to Fix It Have you ever watched an old movie or TV show where the local doctor made a house call? My daughters and I love watching old episodes of Little House On The Prairie, and of course, one of my favorite characters is Dr. Baker. He knows every family in town on a deeply personal level, and the trust everyone has in him is obvious. He walks into their homes, and you can tell he’s not just a doctor, but a trusted family friend. That feeling of a trusted family friend was one of the reasons Peter and I started Deering Dental. T ..read more

5 Books That Helped Shape Your Experience At Deering Dental If you’re an entrepreneur like myself, you know there’s no such thing as off the clock. Even if you’re not working, you’re always thinking about how to crack some nut you’re trying to solve regarding your business. Whether it’s developing systems to make your business run more smoothly and efficiently, how to inspire your team to care about your customers, or how to attract more ideal clients who will genuinely appreciate what you have to offer, it’s a never-ending quest. I still have plenty of nuts left to crack, but I have come a ..read more

Working Side by Side: Balancing Love and Business The other night, Yenile and I were just lying in bed, chatting about our day – something we do a lot. And guess what came up? The question we get at least once a week: “How do you handle being married and running a business together?” This question is usually followed up with a comment along the lines of, “If I worked with my spouse all day, we’d probably drive each other crazy!” We got to talking about the last nine years – the good, the bad, and everything in between. It got me thinking, maybe our guests would like to hear our story? Now ..read more

Dr. Pinto’s Tooth Fairy Hack: Make the Tooth Fairy Your Ally and Partner in Crime As a mom of four girls, the Tooth Fairy is almost a regular visitor at our home. My husband Peter had an ingenious idea to make this magical being more than just a money-exchanger for lost teeth. When our oldest, Francesca, began losing teeth and struggling with reading at the same time, Peter had an idea, “Why not enlist the Tooth Fairy’s help?” The timing was perfect. Homework was turning into a daily battle of wits between my husband and Francesca and he didn’t feel like he was gaining ground, so after Fran ..read more

Dirty Dental Industry Secret The Miserable “Spread it Out” Strategy by Dr. Yenile Y. Pinto DDS Jorge knew he had some major dental issues to fix. His smile was getting crooked and yellow but for years he just put it off and put it off. Eventually he got fed up feeling embarrassed in front of his clients. So, one day he buckled down and said, “I’m finally ready to do something about this!” But no one seemed to want to tell him the whole story. He visited several dentists and they told him, “You have some gum issues we need to sort” or “You need a few teeth pulled.” Jorge knew his issues we ..read more

Why Human Interaction Still Matters in an AI-Dominated World by Dr. Yenile Y. Pinto DDS Aug 15th 2023 AI is often touted as a panacea set to revolutionize everything, promising a dramatic improvement in our lives, but does it really deliver on that promise? This week, I found myself scanning and bagging my own groceries at Publix and doing the same at The Home Depot. I also needed to handle a few things at the bank where the single client representative they had kept suggesting I handle my banking myself online. I expended an absurd amount of time attempting to resolve an issue with Amazon ..read more