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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:

Setting Goals For 2021 And Beyond with Dimple Tejani Nov 30, 2020

Show notes

Dimple Tejani is the owner of The Heights Dental Gallery, a dental clinic in Arlington Heights, Illinois. They make use of CEREC as part of their 3-D dental services which allows them to design, create, and place numerous ceramic restorations in one visit. Born in Pennsylvania, her family moved to Illinois when she was 5. She went on to pursue a career in dentistry through the University of Illinois at Chicago. Today, Dimple specializes in crowns, inlays and onlays, as well procedures that use CEREC technology.

Dimple joins me today to share the goals she sets out for herself in 2021 and what she wants to accomplish by the time she retires. She describes how her mother inspired her to become a dentist and explains how important online reviews are for modern practices. She also discusses some of her greatest struggles in her career, explains why she feels burned out, and describes what she thinks she needs to feel excited about the profession again.

"In this day and age, reviews are where you get a lot of your recognition." - Dimple Tejani

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Who Dimple is, her practice, and why podcasts are outside her comfort zone.
How Dimple's mother influenced her dental career.
The influence of online reviews in today's dental practice industry.
When Dimple started working with CEREC.
The goal Dimple has for her career and what she wants to accomplish before she retires.
My thoughts on the future of dentistry and why I don't want any dentist to practice alone anymore.
Some of Dimple's greatest struggles as a professional.
Dimple's thoughts on dropping insurance.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"Coming back after Covid, making new systems for everything was difficult." - Dimple Tejani

Connect With Dimple Tejani:

The Heights Dental Gallery
Facebook
Instagram
Email: dimpledds@yahoo.com

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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.

Practical Strategies to Grow Your Dental Practice Nov 23, 2020

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When you have a dental practice, it can be easy to overlook the fact that you are also a business owner. As a dentist, you have the choice to either stay stagnant or to elevate your practice by viewing your work through a more strategic mindset. By focusing your energy on the right activities, you will find your private practice to be more profitable and more professionally fulfilling.

In today’s episode, I share a replay of my time on the Thriving Dentist Show. I share some practice growth strategies that helped me grow my business, increase my professional satisfaction, empower my team, and renew my love of dentistry. I share insights on aspects of dentistry such as crowns, implants, and orthodontics and my thoughts on the role they should have in your business. I also highlight how to be more productive with what you take on in your practice and how you can make more money in your practice without seeing new patients.

“Our fundamental philosophy is going beyond the basics.” -T-Bone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

The power of sharing your professional mistakes as well as your victories.
The struggles of acquiring patients in a saturated market, insights on medical billing, and why you should consider taking on an associate in your practice.
Whether raising fees is an effective growth strategy for dental practices and why.
How much production time dentists typically spend on restorative procedures.
The difference between running a business and running a practice in terms of strategic mindset.
Four areas of the business I have focused on to grow my dental practice and six personal and professional benefits I've experienced since implementing these strategies.
The truth about how productive specific dental procedures such as crowns and implants are.
Determining whether you should incorporate orthodontics into your practice.
The most important thing to add to your practice this year to help your patients' quality of life.
Key questions to consider adding to your patient questionnaire.

Our Favorite Quotes:

“People really appreciate hearing how things aren’t always perfect in everybody else’s practice; that it’s not just them that have bad days or not so great days.” -T-Bone
“We don’t need change; we need disruption. And I think the first step to disruption is hearing bad news or hearing news we don’t want to hear.” -T-Bone
“There are unbelievable potentials if we just focus on our existing patient base, our existing practice...” -T-Bone

Resources Mentioned

Organic Practice Growth in 2016 - 3D Dentists Blog
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Dr. Arun Garg's Implant Seminars

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Rockin' the Dental Industry with Shivi Gupta Nov 16, 2020

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Shivi Gupta is a dental practitioner at Scripps Rock Dental, a practice in San Diego that offers whitening, Invisalign, bridges, and implants among other services. She has been practicing for over 10 years, with a focus on cosmetic and family dentistry. Shivi applies a patient-first approach by reviewing photos and X-rays together with the patients. Originally a Canadian dentistry graduate, Shivi completed her residency in Texas and has since preferred the sunny weather of San Diego.

Today, Shivi joins us to share why she moved from Canada to San Diego and her experiences as a young dentist. She describes her responsibilities in her practice and what makes their brand of dentistry fun and unique. She explains how headsets can improve the team experience and how it can boost workflow and productivity. Shivi also discusses why their team is considering moving away from being part of an insurance network and answers some fun questions about life.

"There are so many ways to expand what we already have, and that part I enjoy about my practice." - Shivi Gupta

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Shivi's career as a dental practitioner, her experiences as a young dentist, and where she is today.
The exact type of dentistry Shivi and her team perform.
Why they want to let go of being partnered with insurance companies.
What makes Shivi's practice unique when it comes to how they entertain patients?
How they decided to design their practice around a rock and roll theme.
Why dentists don't have an income problem, but an expense problem.
How headsets can improve a practice's workflow.
The advantages of having a membership program in your practice.
Why Shivi wasn't fond of extractions in the past.
Shivi answers some of life's most interesting questions.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"If we’re not having fun, why are we doing this?" - Shivi Gupta

Connect With Shivi Gupta:

Scripps Rock Dental
Women Dentists Rocking Cerec
Email: shiviguptadmd@gmail.com

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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.

Climbing Out of Your Career Plateau with Kris Aadland Nov 09, 2020

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Kris Aadland is the owner of Aadland Dental, a full-service, state-of-the-art dental practice in the Vancouver, Washington area. They take pride in matching their dental services with the latest technologies for restorative, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Kris always dreamed of running her own dental practice and she took action to build one in 2009, a time when many practices were struggling. Much like her practice, Kris’ skills in dentistry and business management are based on the latest research and tech, and this was rewarded when she was presented the “Accomplished and Under 40 Class” distinction by the Vancouver Community in 2011.

Today, Kris joins us to share where she is right now in her career and how she got out of her career plateau. She explains why she wanted a focus on technology for her practice and the different services it allows her to offer. She discusses some of the struggles she’s encountering today and the plans she has to overcome them. Kris also shares her plans for 2021 with regards to growing her practice and her career.

"If you do it well, and run it like a business, you can do whatever you want in your practice." - Kris Aadland

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

What Kris would tell those who want to become successful in dentistry.
How technology has changed the way we do implants.
Addressing your insecurities so you can grow professionally.
What you can do when you hit a career plateau.
My thoughts on how others said a hygiene-driven business model was necessary.
Some of the reasons why people feel safe inside a dental office.
Where Kris is struggling right now in her career.
The goals Kris had when she first started her practice.
The work schedule all dentists should aspire to have.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"I think CEREC is one of the most humbling experiences of being a dentist." - Kris Aadland
"I took it upon myself to write down what was going to make me happy in my day." - Kris Aadland

Connect With Kris Aadland:

Aadland Dental
Facebook
Instagram
Email: krisaadlanddmd@gmail.com

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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.

A Day with T-Bone: a Mentoring Experience featuring Dr. Adam Woll Nov 02, 2020

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Dr. Adam Woll is part of the team behind DownTown Dental in Raleigh, North Carolina. DownTown Dental offers high-quality dental care ranging from advanced procedures like dental implants and cosmetics to simple routine cleanings. Adam attended Ohio State University and graduated with degrees in Biology and Spanish, and later attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. Adam joined DownTown Dental shortly after moving to Raleigh.

In today’s episode, Adam shares his experience with my Day of Mentoring program. He describes how he learned about me, his thoughts on the podcast, and what my practice and team was like. We discuss some of the principles I apply every day in my practice, especially when it comes to setting your goals to not be about money. We also discuss the importance of letting your team members commit to how soon they want to improve their skills.

"Good human beings have an innate desire to support." - T-Bone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Who Adam Woll is, his educational experience, and his career.
How Adam and I met and Adam’s thoughts about the podcast.
What Adam learned from the podcast and business tips he learned from me.
What it's like working with me and my team.
The stigma around money and how to mold your marketing away from it.
The challenges Adam is encountering and what he's done to overcome them.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"Don't focus on the number of implants you want to do; focus on the number of people you present it to." - T-Bone

Connect with Adam Woll

DownTown Dental

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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.

What To Expect at the Millennial Mastermind Event with Dr. Sully Sullivan Oct 26, 2020

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More than just an amazing dentist, Dr. Sully Sullivan is also a speaker, mentor, and host of the popular Millennial Dentist Podcast. He’s a 4th generation dentist and is helping his father manage their practice in Nashville, Tennessee. As a millennial, he believes in the idea of working smarter and not harder and applies this principle by using technology to not only offer more services, but also provide efficient patient care. When he’s not practicing, he travels the country lecturing on Cone Beam Technology, sleep apnea, and practice management.

In today’s episode, Sully and I discuss the ins and out of the Millennial Mastermind event and what the audience can expect from it. We share the highs and lows of being a dentist in America, and why you’re almost guaranteed a successful career. We describe the importance of chasing your own goals instead of your peers or partners. We also discuss why the Millennial Mastermind event is not for everybody in the industry.

"If you want to be that person who just shows up and does nothing, you'll get nothing." - T-Bone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

The purpose of the Millennial Mastermind event.
My thoughts on the potential for success our profession offers.
Knowing what your goals are and separating yours from someone else's.
The people who should attend the Millennial Mastermind and who shouldn't.
How to take advantage of what you learn from the Millennial Mastermind.
What to expect from the Millennial Mastermind event and the processes we'll focus on.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"You will be successful. The question is how many bumps you're going to hit, how far you're going to get, and how quickly you'll get there." - T-Bone
"Our profession is amazing. It affords almost every one of us to live a great life." - T-Bone

Connect with Sully Sullivan:

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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.

First World Dentistry Problems Oct 19, 2020

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Running a dental business isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Despite the clean offices, the amazing staff, and the high-tech looking equipment, there’s a lot of work behind the curtains. From paperwork and systems efficiencies all the way to fees and dealing with insurance companies, owning a successful dental practice is by no means easy work. Most may consider our management tasks as ‘first world problems’, but they’re problems nonetheless.

Today, I discuss what I call first world dentistry problems and how I deal with mine. I share how attending a sedation seminar disrupted my daily routine and the scheduling changes I had to get used to. I describe how I am still productive despite working only 20-hour weeks. I explain how I promote a culture of accountability in my practice. I also share some of the reasons why being busy can be good for your health and why I don’t recommend running a dental practice by yourself.

"No one should be practicing dentistry alone in 2020 and beyond. No one. There's just no reason to."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Recalling my experience shortly after the sedation seminar ended.
Why I consider myself a ‘dental diva’.
My thoughts on my ability to work a typical dentist's schedule.
How you can earn the right to only work 20 hours a week.
Some of my shortcomings to my team and business as a business owner.
Instilling a culture of accountability across all team members.
Having fun with my level of fitness and how I'm working on it.
The two businesses I'm working on simultaneously.
The perks of staying busy for your health.
My tips to those who plan to practice dentistry alone.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"It's one thing to have somebody coach you that has everything perfect and it's another thing to get it from somebody who's never lived it."
"Hold people accountable for some things, then let some things slide until they get in the way."

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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.

Adding IV Sedation In Your Dental Practice Oct 12, 2020

Show notes

I attended an IV sedation program and to say that I learned a lot is an understatement. From knowing how it can attract more patients to how it positively affects the dentist’s work, most practices will definitely benefit from offering IV sedation services. However, there are some points to consider before you add IV sedation to your standard practice procedure. If you have oral sedation already, do you still need to add IV? Can IV sedation boost profit?

Today, I share my funny and humbling experience in an IV sedation program. I describe some of the facts I learned from my own 3D Dentists members regarding sedation and why I think all dentists should consider sedation services. I explain the benefits of sedation from both patient and dentist’s viewpoint and how it can make your practice more attractive overall. I also discuss some of the cons of sedation services as well as some of the must-haves before a practice should add them.

"For general dentistry, oral sedation is fantastic but as we get into more surgical work, we need the IV sedation."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

My experience in an IV sedation program.
The benefits of adding sedation to your practice.
What can count as regular frequency for sedation services.
The benefits of oral sedation from the business and patient perspectives.
Why oral sedation benefits the dentist more than the patients.
Some of the negative aspects of offering oral sedation services.
The experience of the volunteers I had during the IV sedation program.
The best time to add IV sedation in your practice.
My tips on what to have when you add sedation

Our Favorite Quotes:

"Only about 25% of the practices that participate in our programs are offering sedation services." - T-Bone
"More and more people are interested in having sedation, especially when they find out it is a pill and not a needle." - T-Bone
"Oral sedation is phenomenal for longer procedures." - T-Bone

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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.

Dealing with the 'Big Dip' Drop in Hygiene Recall Oct 01, 2020

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This episode is a replay of a webinar I did with Dr. Brett Wells of DentalHQ with special guests Sandy Pardue and Roger Levin on how to overcome the hygiene challenge we are facing in October and November from being closed during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Getting Up To Speed With a 3-Day Work Week Sep 21, 2020

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We all start out working five or six days a week, but the end goal of every business owner should be to work as little as possible without losing business efficiency. Making yourself be more replaceable means you have more time to work on yourself and the business. This is why I am following a 3-day workweek schedule, as it lets me be more productive in projects that not only will improve my business, but also my skills and knowledge as a dentist.

Today, I am interviewed by my friends at the Dental Practice Heroes Podcast on how you can structure a 3-day clinical work week. I share my weekly routine and how strict I am with my schedule. I explain how you can reverse engineer your end goals, especially when it comes to your finances. I also discuss some of the struggles we encounter in our business and an important lesson I learned from my dad after a disappointing experience with a business partner.

"The biggest and most important investment you’ll ever make… is you.” - T-Bone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● What a 3-Day Work Week really means.

● Why I sometimes break my 3-day work routine.

● My schedule goal for 2021 and how I plan to make it work.

● Tracking my diagnosis and determining costs per diagnosis.

● Why we don't schedule by production in our practice.

● Reverse engineering procedures to fit your schedule.

● Some of the major struggles I encountered in fixing my work week.

● How to plan the funds for your preferred lifestyle.

● My system for payment plans.

● The biggest struggles in our practice and what we're doing about them.

● How you can bounce back from a low point in your business.

● What people can expect from 3D Dentists and our program in the future.

● My advice to new dentists coming into the industry.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● “Case acceptance, ultimately, is directly related to how much you accept.” - T-Bone

● "If you don't know your end goal, you can't reverse engineer anything." - T-Bone

● "We don't have a case acceptance problem in dentistry; we have a diagnosis and communication problem in dentistry." - T-Bone

Resources Mentioned:

● Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business

● Making It Easy For Patients to Say "Yes"

● Dental Practice Heroes podcast

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