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Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun ‘TBone’ Agarwal

The podcast for dentists ready to transform chaos into confidence—in business, clinical skills, and life.

You didn’t go to dental school to become a stressed-out manager, yet here you are—overwhelmed by team drama, stuck at a revenue plateau, and working harder than ever with less to show for it.
Welcome to Dentistry Made Simple, where practicing dentist Dr. Tarun “TBone” Agarwal shares the exact systems, frameworks, and truth bombs that help dental practice owners:

✅ Add $500K-1M in revenue without working more hours
✅ Master profitable procedures like implants with confidence
✅ Build teams that actually run the practice (so you don’t have to)
✅ Create predictable growth using the proven 3D GPS framework
✅ Transform from stressed operator to confident CEO

This isn’t another theory-based podcast from consultants who’ve never owned a practice. TBone runs a successful practice while teaching 10,000+ dentists the unfiltered truth about what actually works—from single implant placement to 7-figure practice systemization.

Every Tuesday, get:

Actionable frameworks you can implement immediately
Real case studies with actual numbers (not vague success stories)
Clinical confidence builders for high-value procedures
Leadership strategies that create aligned, accountable teams
Truth bombs that challenge everything you think you know about practice success

Whether you’re an ambitious associate ready to level up, a growth-minded owner hitting the ceiling, or a veteran who’s lost the spark—this is your roadmap to practice transformation.

Join thousands of dentists who’ve discovered that success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter with proven systems from someone who’s actually in the trenches with you.

New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe now and stop building a job. Start building a business.

Latest Episodes:

Refinements with Clear Aligners with Dr. Matt Standridge Dec 27, 2021

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Dr. Matthew Standridge is the owner of Yates Center Dental, a practice that delivers personalized cosmetic and general dentistry solutions. His first practice, founded in 2012, was in Eureka, Kansas. He later bought a practice in Yates Center that would become Yates Center Dental. One of Matthew’s notable career milestones is being a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, being the youngest person in the history of Kansas to earn this award.

Matthew joins us today to describe why refinements are inevitable in clear aligners. He outlines his process for preparing his patients for future refinements. He explains some of the key reasons to minimize refinements and tips to accomplish this. He discusses the major difference between braces and aligners. Matthew also shares why, sometimes, patients are the ones responsible for early refinements.

"We want to be efficient, but the idea of zero refinements to me is completely unrealistic." - Matthew Standridge

This week on T-Bone Speaks:

Dealing with refinements
The realities of refinements with Clear Aligner Therapy
How Matthew tells patients that they will need refinements
Reasons to minimize refinements
Matthew's tips to reduce the number of refinements you do
How building overcorrections can minimize refinements
Why Matthew initially hated attachments
The critical differences between braces and aligners
Matthew's stance on two-week wear vs one-week wear
When a patient is accountable for their refinements

Our Favorite Quotes:

"If the aligner is not fully seated, you're not getting the engagement: you're not getting the force the aligner needs to do." - Matthew Standridge
"What we see on the screen isn't necessarily what's going to happen." - Matthew Standridge
"The key was to be upfront with every patient. I just tell them 'we're going to have a refinement.' If we don't, we just got lucky." - Tarun Agarwal

Connect with Matthew Standridge:

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

Boldness Is A SuperPower with Fred Joyal Dec 20, 2021

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Fred Joyal is a speaker, author, and business coach. He specializes in helping people develop what he calls “the superpower of boldness.” His systematic approach allows anyone to gradually build their “boldness muscle” and be comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Fred’s latest book, Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days, showcases his PRIDE system for building charisma and social skills one awkward encounter at a time.

Fred joins me to describe what Superbold is about and what readers can expect from it. He shares why boldness is more about fulfillment than success. He describes the simple ways anyone can be bold without doing anything out of the ordinary. He offers some easy exercises to boost boldness and a few tips on getting started with building confidence and charisma. Fred also provides the motivation behind Superbold.

“Boldness is confidence in action.” - Fred Joyal

This week on T-Bone Speaks:

Fred and his latest book, Superbold
Asking the question, “does boldness always result in economic success?”
Why a majority of dentists aren't as bold as other successful people
How to be bold without being the next Elon Musk
Building your boldness "muscle" gradually
Exercises that can boost your boldness.
The PRIDE method Fred outlines in his book and how it improves boldness
Why more dreams decay from lack of action than failure
Fred's practical tips in enhancing your social skills right away
My regrets with not being bold enough
What motivated Fred to write about boldness

Our Favorite Quotes:

"The vast majority of dentists aren't bold: aren't risk takers." - Tarun Agarwal
"Many dentists lack boldness in dealing with conflict." - Tarun Agarwal
"Nobody trains us to do what we do most and that is to interact with people." - Fred Joyal

Connect with Fred Joyal:

Fred Joyal Official Website
Book:Everything is Marketing: The Ultimate Strategy for Dental Practice Growth
Book:Becoming Remarkable
Book:Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days
Fred Joyal on LinkedIn
Email: fred@fredjoyal.com

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Annual Planning and Team Retreats Dec 13, 2021

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“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” as the saying goes. It means working and only working will eventually burn you out and make you have a profound dislike for the profession you chose. This is why retreats were made—these events are a fantastic opportunity to get a well-deserved break from being a high-performing dentist and a means to learn something new and improve our professional relationships. What should you discuss during retreats? How soon should you plan for them?

Today, I share the importance of having team retreats and how they can be a means for your practice to improve both financially and culturally. I describe why I always plan for annual retreats and why we never used to have retreats in my practice. I explain topics you can highlight during a retreat, especially when hitting your financial goals. I also discuss what’s in store for you on our 3D Bootcamp this coming January.

"Nothing makes you get along better than living with people for a couple of days."- Tarun Agarwal

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Why I always plan annual retreats
Why the retreat wasn't always a retreat and what it was like before
Focusing on critical thinking during retreats
Reverse engineering to get the financial numbers you want
The procedures I provide in my practice and my commitment to hybrids
Our tooth replacement therapy and making sure the patient commits to it
What you can expect from our 3D Bootcamp next year

Our Favorite Quotes:

"Of all the programs we do, the 3D Bootcamp will help drastically change the way you practice dentistry." - Tarun Agarwal
"If you haven't been averaging one a month right now, it's going to be difficult to suddenly start doing one and a half or two each month." - Tarun Agarwal
"Critical thinking is important for team members, especially when you're moving to a role where you want team members to be like owners." -Tarun Agarwal

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

The Changes that Come with Cancer with Dr. Sagar Shah Nov 22, 2021

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Dr. Sagar Shah is a general dentist in the Bay Area. He was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma in May 2020 at the height of the pandemic and lockdowns. He is currently in remission and has started an Instagram page called myheadisacanvas, where he uses his chemo-induced baldness as a canvas for paintings and art pieces done by his wife. Sagar earned his DDS from NYU College of Dentistry.

In this episode, Sagar shares how his life changed after being diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic. He describes the emotional and mental toll the disease took on his career and his perspective on life. He explains why having Stage IV cancer is not a death sentence and how he has prepared for the worst-case scenario. Sagar also discusses how he and his wife coped with his diagnosis, the creativity that came out of it, and the advice he would give dentists for their health and their practice.

"Cancer, in a lot of ways, has political connotations in a sense that it's a random disease." - Sagar Shah

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry:

Who Sagar Shah is and why he pursued a career in dentistry
How lymphoma changed his perspective on life
Why Stage IV cancer isn’t necessarily a death sentence
Where Sagar was in his career when he found out he had lymphoma
The preparations Sagar had for the worst-case scenario
What professionally changed with Sagar after he was diagnosed
The personal changes Sagar felt he needed to apply
Sagar's health advice to remain healthy and motivated
What Sagar would tell dentists regarding his experience and the changes he made

Our Favorite Quotes:

"It takes disruptions like this to really experience life." - Tarun Agarwal
"You become what you feed your body." - Sagar Shah
"Your body has a whole spectrum of what it can feel like physically." - Sagar Shah

Connect with Sagar Shah:

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The reality of priority scheduling Nov 15, 2021

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Mastermind Hot Seat with Matt Corbin and Ben Hite Nov 08, 2021

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Take Control of Your Practice with the 3D Bootcamp Nov 05, 2021

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This special epsiode I share with yiu the 3D Bootcamp and how it will help you take back control of your practice.

Implant Weekend Open Mic with Dr. Harjeet Mangat Nov 01, 2021

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TBS258 - Implant Weekend Open Mic with Harjeet Mangat

Dr. Harjeet Mangat is one of the dentists at Mangat Family Dentistry, a practice that has offices in Pine Grove and Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania. Their services include oral exams, routine cleaning and gum infection treatments, children’s dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and composite fillings. Harjeet obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2014.

Harjeet joins Sully and me to discuss implants and some of the ways you can elevate your practice without damaging patient retention. He describes his experience with implants and why he chose to do it freehand early in his career. He shares how he heard about 3D Dentists, our courses, and what he learned from our event. We describe the benefits of insurance and hygiene for your practice and our preferred business models. I also explain why DSOs regularly beat private practices when attracting patients and how we can learn from the marketing strategies employed by retail giants.

"You want to learn the way that your colleagues are doing it or as good as a specialist would be doing it." - Harjeet Mangat

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● How Harjeet got to the implant program event

● The amount of implants Harjeet has been doing

● Freehanded implants and why Harjeet realizes it's not the correct method

● How Harjeet heard about 3D Dentist and our courses

● Talking about the event’s main takeaways

● My preferred business model in dentistry

● Why insurance and hygiene allow you to recession-proof your practice

● Why Harjeet has not cut back on their practice schedule

● Copying the retail model regarding business hours and customer priorities

● Discussing patient retention strategies and knowing who to prioritize

● The common rules in dentistry most of us follow today

● Why DSOs are doing better in the industry than most private practices

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Implants have suddenly become the buzzword." - Harjeet Mangat

● "Within five years of graduation, you should graduate from whatever doesn't make you happy." - Tarun Agarwal

● "It's hard to switch off the mindset of grinding when grinding's what got you here." - Sully Sullivan

Connect with Harjeet Mangat:

● Mangat Family Dentistry

● Mangat Family Dentistry on Facebook

● Email: info@mangatfamilydentistry.com

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Implant Weekend Open Mic with Dr. John Acosta Oct 25, 2021

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TBS259 - Implant Weekend Open Mic Part 2 with John Acosta

Dr. John Acosta is the owner of Pacific Coast Dental, a practice in the Pacifica, California area whose services include preventative dentistry, general dentistry, one-day crowns, and Invisalign clear braces. He earned his dental degree in his parent’s home country, the Philippines, and subsequently took continuing education in the US. Dr. Acosta has over 20 years of experience and is a proud member of many dental associations such as the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Mateo County Dental Society, of which he was president in 2018.

Dr. Acosta joins me and Sully during Open Mic Night at the 3D Dentist Retreat. He asks questions regarding best marketing practices for business owners and how to let patients know about your dental services upon their arrival. I share the importance of marketing your culture, especially with social media. I discuss what it means to be financially flexible and express my financial goals. I explain what I do to lead by example and how that translates to better management and practice culture. I also entertain questions from other dentists regarding sales strategies, establishing culture, and what to have before you perform your first implant.

"It was an eye-opening moment to me—how important it is to let your patients tell what they don't like about their teeth, and to let them know what services you offer."- John Acosta

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● How dental practices can imitate retail strategies to attract more patients

● The problems Dr. Acosta had with communicating his services

● How dentists can market their practice’s culture in the office and online

● My guiding principle in dentistry and how I'm black and white on decisions

● Being financially flexible to make more free decisions

● One comment about financial flexibility that made me snap

● How I developed a habit of paying myself first

● Why it can be liberating to remove dentures from your services

● Leading by example and how it affects my attitude toward my patients

● The best way to establish culture in your practice

● The biggest challenges with implants and extractions

● What dentists need to have before placing their first implants

● Getting patients to agree to a more extensive treatment

● Why Mormons are the best salesmen in the world

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Too often, our first step is to hire somebody to make-over everything. We don't need make-overs; we need small wins." - Tarun Agarwal

● "What is different about any of our practices? The people, the culture, the personalities." - Tarun Agarwal

● "You don't need super smart people if you can just have people who can take direction from you." - Tarun Agarwal

Connect with John Acosta:

● Pacific Coast Dental

● Pacific Coast Dental on Facebook

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TBone Sits Down with the Life and Dentistry Podcast Crew Oct 18, 2021

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Regardless of the number of tools or procedures you add to your practice, the principles of dentistry don’t change. Whether it’s done by hand or with a robot arm, the job will always revolve around a person’s mouth. What does change is the information we align our brand of dentistry with—being rigid in this industry will not make for a successful practice. It’s why we must pursue continuous education and attend masterminds. Not only do these keep us up to date on new knowledge, they offer us various opportunities to connect with other practitioners who could be future business partners.

Today, I share why I started hosting continuous education events and seminars. I describe the many professional and social benefits of participating in any of our events. I explain why sedation is an overlooked service and why practices should start implementing it. I discuss debts and why I’m a strong advocate of not paying them right away. I also share the critical differences between block scheduling and priority scheduling and how you can start doing your own brand of dentistry.

"To succeed, we need to simplify dentistry."- Tarun Agarwal

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

The brainchild behind the new 3D Dentist event
How attending CEs inspired me to hold my own CE events
How I help our mentors establish strong relationships with each other
Why sedation is an underrated and underutilized service
The benefits of not being super bright in dentistry
Why many business owners hesitate to add sedation in their practice
Knowing if you're ready to add a new tool in your office
My thoughts on paying debt, including the best time to pay them
The best way to communicate what your practice offers without directly telling customers
The purpose of holding 3D Dentist events
The difference between block scheduling and priority scheduling
Building your practice according to what you want dentistry to be

Our Favorite Quotes:

"Sedation is one of the most underutilized and undervalued services we can add to our practices." - Tarun Agarwal
"As I've gotten deeper into CE, I've always wanted to have meaningful and engaging CE events." - Tarun Agarwal
"We all diagnose better and close better when we're not running around and we're not rushed." - Tarun Agarwal

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of T-Bone Speaks Dentistry. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. For more great content and helpful tips to grow your dental practice, visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube, and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with other dental practitioners.

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