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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:

Getting Real About Denture & Implant Services Sep 14, 2020

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Dr. Joc Jernigan is part of the team behind Denture Care and Implant Solutions, a practice in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The practice specializes in dentures and implants, but also offers extractions and jaw bone services. He has over 500 hours of dental implant continuing education and focuses on implant treatment, prosthetics, and surgery. Joc also hosts a YouTube channel called Ask Doc Joc, where he shares patient testimonies as well as other information about their clinic.

Today, Joc joins us to share why having denture services in your practice isn’t as bad as we thought. He explains why most dentists would advise against offering denture services in their practice and some of the reasons why you should consider it. He discusses how their practice has evolved since COVID-19 and how they plan to move forward. Joc also describes why he isn’t a fan of how social media portrays the dentistry industry.

"Patients might have different economic means, but their expectations could be the exact same." - Dr. Joc Jernigan

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● The stigma with denture clinics and how Joc wants to change that.

● Why most dental practices don't do dentures.

● Comparing how many dentures procedures they did in their practice before COVID-19 and how many they do today.

● Using 3D printers for dentures and how long they last for a typical patient.

● Understanding different patients' budget and mindsets toward different dental procedures.

● Some of the services Joc's practice provides.

● Joc's thoughts on social media and how it romanticizes some aspects of dentistry.

● How patient care can be emotionally draining.

● What a dentist should consider when they want to begin offering denture services.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Clinically, you’ve got to know what to look for and where everything applies." - Dr. Joc Jernigan

● "Anterior implant patients require more finesse and time, so you should charge more for an anterior implant." - Dr. Joc Jernigan

● "It's good to support the general dentists around because they refer to you." - Dr. Joc Jernigan

Connect With Dr. Joc Jernigan:

● Denture Care and Implant Solutions

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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.

Supplying Your Dental Practice Post Covid-19 Sep 07, 2020

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Chuck McKee is a Sales Representative for Patterson Dental, a dental supplies, equipment, and technology business that serves dentists and dental labs. He has over 20 years of experience in the dental industry and specializes in practice modernization. His clients range from fresh graduates to seasoned veterans in the industry. Chuck’s goal is to help practices integrate new technologies without tearing a hole on their budget.

Today, Chuck joins us to discuss what dental practices should expect from dental suppliers now that we’re living in a post-COVID society. He shares what he’s been up to and what the quarantine has made him realize about himself. He explains trending supply equipment in the dental industry that weren’t in demand before the pandemic. Chuck also shares how you can get the best sales representative for your team’s needs.

"Be patient with your distributor." - Chuck McKee

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Chuck's reflections on what the pandemic has done to different industries.

● Is the worst behind for the dental industry?

● How the pandemic has affected Chuck's daily routine.

● The safety protocols practices applied to make patients feel safe.

● Economic fears, deferred money, and why the only way is up.

● How to find the right sales representative in this new normal.

● Chuck's advice for dentists who want to hire a high performing rep.

● Chuck's biggest fear in this industry and how he works through it.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "It's hard to coach people if you don't know what you want." - Chuck McKee

● "If 10 in everything is good and 1 in everything is bad, everyone is 3.5 when it comes to capital equipment right now." - Chuck McKee

Connect With Chuck McKee:

● Patterson Dental Supply

● Email: lawrence.mckee@pattersondental.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.

Adding Advanced Orthodontics Into Your Practice with Matt Standridge Aug 31, 2020

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Dr. Matt Standridge is an Associate Instructor for Gerety Orthodontic Seminars, a platform that aims to provide continuing education for pediatric and general dentists as well as help with expanding practices. Matt is also known as the Ketodontist, a blog where he shares why he transitioned towards the ketogenic diet and how he currently maintains it. Some of Matt’s specialties include dental implants and orthodontics.

Today, Matt joins us to discuss how to efficiently implement advanced dental services into your practice. He shares what it’s like being a dentist in a rural county and how he managed to attract patients who want orthodontics. He describes what made him pursue a career in dentistry, and some of his regrets after graduation. Matt also explains the key ideas dentists need to understand if they want to make an expensive service affordable without losing profitability.

"Especially with orthodontics, if you can make it affordable, people want to do it." - Matt Standridge

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Who Matt is, his academic background, and where he practices.

● What it's like doing advanced dentistry in a small county.

● Why Matt gravitated towards becoming a dentist instead of other professions.

● How Matt would have changed some of his experiences in life.

● Some advanced services Matt recommends for your practice.

● How to determine what services your patients can afford.

● How you can make your advanced dental services affordable.

● Learning a system that can help you streamline your dental services.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "We don't know where we're going until we have a clear vision of where we're at."

● "Any level of orthodontics is going to be a team-driven approach."

Connect with Matt Standridge:

● Ketodontist

● Gerety Orthodontic Seminars

● Email: ketodontist@gmail.com

Subscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite Episodes

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 3D Printing Can Do For Your Dental Practice Aug 24, 2020

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Dr. Sully Sullivan is a fourth-generation dentist and practices at Sullivan Dental Partners in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the host of the Millennial Dentist podcast, a show where he interviews other dentists as well as give actionable advice for those who are new to running a dental practice. He specializes in adult orthodontics, dental implants, third molar extractions, and obstructive sleep apnea. Sully also lectures on cone beam technology and practice management across the country.

Today, Sully joins me to discuss the benefits of having 3D printing technology in your practice. He shares his personal experience with using 3D printers, the models he’s printed, and how it made his business more self-sufficient. He describes the 3D printing programs and software his practice uses on a daily basis. Sully also explains how 3D printing can provide additional support without hiring more staff.

"3D printing has really nice workflows that you can use and implement on a day to day basis in your practice." - Sully Sullivan

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Why I've recently been busy with 3D printing.

● Some of the things I've used a 3D printer on.

● The programs and software Sully uses in his practice.

● The benefits of using 3D printing technology in your business.

● How 3D printing can help improve office efficiency without additional manpower.

● The four steps of 3D printing and how to prevent mistakes.

● Cases where an essix retainer or a flipper is better.

● Some of the items I look forward to using a 3D printer on.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "You can't be successful with 3d Printing without having a digital impression system." - Sully Sullivan

Resources Mentioned:

● Blue Sky Plan

Connect with Sully Sullivan:

● Official Website

● Millennial Dentist Podcast

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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.

Finding Your Dental Philosophy with Jared Ottley Aug 17, 2020

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Jared Ottley is one of the dentists at Ottley Smiles Dental Center, a dental practice in Navarre, Florida. Their services include bleaching, cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth restoration, implants, and sleep apnea. Jared comes from a long line of dentists, with his father, uncle, and siblings. He is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and this designation means he is seen as a leader in the dental industry.

Today, Jared joins us to share why he became a dentist and how his family inspired him to pursue this type of career. He describes how his family ran a dental practice and how he found his practice’s dental philosophy. He discusses the importance of joining programs that can elevate the way you do business. Jared also explains why dentistry is universal regardless of whether you’re practicing in a small town or in the big city.

"You save money with the knowledge that you gain. You avoid the disasters." - Jared Ottley

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Why Jared pursued a career in dentistry.

● The difference between a fast-paced and slow-paced office.

● What it was like being part of a family of dentists.

● How various programs helped Jared change the way he ran his practice.

● What it means to find the dental philosophy of your practice.

● How Jared ended up in the army, applying for scholarships, and his experience.

● Jared's thoughts on moving to an all Invisalign type of practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Our practice is still all about presenting the dentistry patients need." - Jared Ottley

● "You can take all the classes you want, but you're going to come across something where you need to reach out." - Jared Ottley

Resources Mentioned:

● Kois Center

Connect with Jared Ottley:

● Ottley Smiles Dental Center

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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.

Focusing on a Personalized Patient Experience Aug 10, 2020

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Our patients trust us to make sure they walk out smiling and happy with the experience we provide, and I’m not just talking about the actual dental procedures. Having the good word of mouth is of paramount importance in any kind of business, so it’s always a good idea to make sure every person who walks inside our practice gets a lasting impression that would make them want to use our services again.

What are some of the best ways to enhance the patient experience? How much should you invest to make your practice more appealing?

Today, I discuss some of the strategies we employ in my practice when it comes to giving patients quality services beyond dental procedures. I share the importance of having proper training for your front office and explain why adding a few unique touches to your practice doesn’t have to bankrupt you. I also describe some of the possible scenarios that could happen if you treat patients like their guests.

"Customer service equals patient experience." - TBone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● How you can differentiate your practice despite being the same business.

● When the patient experience starts.

● Why you should be focusing on your front office training.

● What can give patients that "wow" factor.

● Why showing patients that you work well together as a team can leave a good impression.

● Small, affordable touches you can add to your practice that can enhance the patient experience.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "At the end of the day, what builds your practice is differentiation." - T-Bone

● "If you can somehow make your patients feel personalized, you will have a patient for life." - T-Bone

● "It's always good for people to see you thanking other people." - T-Bone

● "We lose touch with how anxiety-ridden it is to come to the dental office." - T-Bone

Subscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite Episodes

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.

Celebrating Our 200th Episode Aug 03, 2020

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Milestones in life are always something to be proud of. After all, you only get to achieve a milestone once in your lifetime. So, this 200th episode is going to be different. Instead of having a guest or a “how-to” episode, today will be more about the person behind your favorite dental podcast host.

Is there anything I regret doing or not doing? Where are we now in our practice in the time of Covid-19? What are some of the prevailing myths about me and the truth behind them?

Today, I celebrate our 200th episode. I share some of the things in my life that I don’t get to talk about in public. I discuss some of the moments I wish had gone differently in my life and the moments I don’t mind repeating. I explain how our practice survived during the crash of 2008 and how we are surviving this pandemic. I also describe why your unhappy patients are more likely to change the way you run your practice.

"Having a vision of what you intend yourself to be, will shape how you build your practice." - TBone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Celebrating our 200th episode and what to expect from the podcast in the future.

● Answering questions about the show and myself.

● Why I wouldn't change a thing about how my career progressed.

● The impact of different people on my life.

● The challenges we encounter when we take insurance in our practice.

● How the 2008 recession hit my practice and how we survived.

● My advice to aspiring dental practitioners.

● Some of the things I regret not doing earlier.

● The benefits of being a dual-income household in managing a practice.

● Why making mistakes is part of the process of success.

● Areas of my life where I feel like I have failed.

● Busting some of the myths about who I am as a person.

● Some of the notable patients who can change your practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Taking insurance, in the beginning, isn't a sentence to taking insurance for life." - TBone

● "I'm a big believer in giving back to your community, in your local area that's been so good to you." - TBone

Subscribe, Connect & Share Your Favorite Episodes

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.

Building Trust Among Patients and Team Jul 27, 2020

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Trust is at the core of any kind of relationship and business. You wouldn’t want to work with someone you don’t trust. Likewise, people will want you to help them with their dental problems if you establish a trusting persona. More than building rapport with patients, you also need to make sure you and your team members are in-sync with what you want to accomplish as a practice.
What can you do as a leader to strengthen your relationship with your team and your patients?
Today, I share what I do with my team to help boost trust in our practice that will also translate to better patient rapport. I discuss our different team building and charity programs and why leadership is all about engagement and how you can better engage with your team members. I also describe the different community outreach programs we’ve developed and the challenges business owners face when it comes to building trust.
"Nothing builds a practice like trust." - TBone
This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:
● How you can effectively build trust around your patients and team members.
● What our practice has been doing and the events we will be holding.
● Why education can help you earn trust.
● Documentation and how it helps build trust among the team.
● Why a great definition of leadership is being engaged.
● A few examples of the team building programs we've held.
● The different community outreach programs we have developed.
● The challenges involved when creating a culture of trust.
Our Favorite Quotes:
● "So many people want to help and do something, but they just need the avenue to do it." - T-Bone
● "The most important trait you can create in all of your life is trust." - 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.

How We're Preparing Our Practice Post-COVID-19 Jul 20, 2020

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Restarting your practice after a pandemic and more than 60 days of lockdown is not exactly something you would call normal. From relearning systems and establishing working hours to letting go of the routines that you considered normal during quarantine, it can be pretty confusing. However, you can make the transition easier by creating a list of requirements and discussing how you want the first few weeks to go with your team.

Today, we are joined by Hollie Bryant of Bryant Consultants to discuss what my practice needs to accomplish once everything is back to normal. I share what I have been doing and how I’ve been preparing my practice to reopen to the public. We describe the best time to hire a general dentist and why I’m not completely sold on the idea. I share my vision for my practice and what I want to focus on in the future. We also discuss some of the problems in our practice that we need to address as a team.

"Opportunities and challenges are the same things." - TBone

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Updates to what's going on with us and our practice.

● What dentists should expect from their team post-COVID-19.

● Addressing social distancing requirements in your practice.

● When you should hire another general dentist.

● My vision for my practice and what I want to focus on.

● Why I never considered dropping insurance plans.

● The financial advantage of diversifying your team.

● How I can further improve my practice's outbound marketing.

● The areas where my practice and team are struggling.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "My real value has nothing to do with the dentistry I do." - TBone

● "When you get busy, you forget to do the things that got you busy." - T-Bone

Connect with Hollie Bryant:

● Bryant Consultants

● Email: hollie@bryantconsultants.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.

Becoming a Fit and Healthier Dentist with Dr. Matt Standridge Jul 13, 2020

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Dr. Matt Standridge is the owner of Ketodontist, a health and wellness blog where he writes about the wonders of adopting a ketogenic lifestyle into his life and career. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and dental implants. He is also a Fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry, a credential only 5% of dentists receive. Matt also owns and operates his own private dental clinic in the Yates Center, Kansas area.

Today, Matt joins us to share the importance of maintaining a certain level of fitness in our profession. He describes his fitness journey, his challenges with losing weight, and how he manages to keep it off today. He explains how nutrition is the main driver of your health and fitness journey and why we should walk more. Matt also discusses the effects of the ketogenic diet and why calories and total fat content still matters.

"If you know what your roadblocks are, you have to come up with an actionable plan to deal with those." - Matt Standridge

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● How I changed my life to become healthier and more energetic.

● Matt's academic and fitness journey and why he focused on a low-carb diet.

● Why Matt regained the weight he lost and more.

● Why people don't see dentistry as a physically laborious profession.

● How Matt got his fitness back and the diet he used.

● How sleep, stress, exercise, and diet impact your health journey.

● Matt's thoughts on "everything in moderation" and why it doesn't work with most.

● The length of time it takes for someone to form a new, healthy habit.

● Matt's keto menu recommendation and why you should keep it simple.

● The risks of eating a lot of fat in a keto diet.

● Why walking is an underrated exercise.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Diet is going to drive 80% of your results."

● "Health impacts people more than they know."

● "Health is the cornerstone that impacts every aspect of our life."

Connect with Matt Standridge:

● Ketodontist

● Email: ketodontist@gmail.com

● Facebook

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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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