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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:

Preparing Your Dental Office to Get Back to Work Apr 27, 2020

Show notes

One of the things we need to focus right now is that we are truly closer to being back at work than we aren’t. We are also competing against unemployment. It’s recommended to have an honest and empathetic discussion with our team members.

In this week’s episode, I talk about getting ready and dealing with re-opening our practices. To make it a little easier, I broke it down into little components: one is the PPP, the second one is the mindset of our team, from the dentists to the hygienist, to the assistants, to the front office; and the third component is the business side of our practices. I also share my insights about the PPP, considering it a great stimulus to help us get through the first weeks as we re-open. I explain how and when to use it.

Listen, the risk of allowing team members to stay unemployed is that we have to replace our team members. So, there is a risk of not having a job when they come back. I also talk about the concerns our team members may have and the safety things we can implement in our practices.

Our Favorite Quotes:

• “The PPP is a curse and a blessing.”

• “The PPP will affect the way we do business moving forward.”

• “The biggest mistake you can make is telling your own people – we’re starting this date.”

• “Regardless of the PPP, we should have a startup mentally.”

• “Be fair and upfront with your team members.”

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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.

Reinvigorate Your Practice Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

Many people will disagree, but I believe you can certainly be too comfortable with how you manage your practice. When you’re too comfortable, you lose your drive and your business stagnates. And when your business stagnates, you’re more prone to be swept under the rug by your competition.

How do you reinvigorate your practice and get out of your comfort zone when it’s all you’ve known?

In today’s episode, I share some of the ways you can bring life back to an established practice. I discuss the positive effects of competition and how the rivalry of two fast-food chains makes for an interesting analogy. I explain why a practice should never be afraid of turnover and some of the benefits of changing your team members. I also describe ways you can have competition among your team as well as activities that promote a sense of camaraderie.

"It's 2020. It's time for you to change and update your game."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Relating dentistry to the rivalry between Chipotle and Taco Bell.

● The problem most dentists face when the competition comes into play.

● What it means to turn your practice around for your brand.

● Moving towards digital communication for client appointments.

● My thoughts on having turnover in your practice.

● How to promote positive competition among team members.

● Why your marketing needs to make the customer the hero, not the dentist.

● How to show your team you're a great leader.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "People believe a modern practice is a better practice."

● "It's not okay to not have a plan to slowly and steadily get your system in place."

● "There's a distinct disadvantage in having the same team members for too long."

Resources Mentioned:

● RevenueWell

● AnswerThePublic

● They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer

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.

Top 5 Things Holding Dentists Back from Achieving Their True Potential Apr 13, 2020

Show notes

Starting your own practice is always a slow, yet rewarding experience, especially when you’re at a point where you have a stable clientele and consistent work. After stability comes expansion and growth, and this period is where many find out the difference between being a great dentist and being a great business owner. Many things are holding dentists back from achieving their true potential, but I narrowed it down to just five key factors.

In today’s episode, I discuss the five things that hold a dentist back from reaching their full potential. I share how mindset can affect the way you run and grow your business. I explain the importance of knowing the people you hire and what shoes they can fill. I describe why dental insurance will always be a relevant subject in any practice as well as why it shouldn’t discourage you from offering extra services. I also discuss what dentists can do to boost not just their practice and finances, but also their online presence and personal brand.

“We have to self-assess where we're at, who we are, and how things are going.”

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● What you have to do to identify the areas you need to improve on.

● What it means to get clear about what the next step is.

● How to properly scale your goals in a gradual manner.

● The number of goals most practitioners should limit their practices to.

● Knowing if the person you hired is the right fit.

● My thoughts on the governing presence of insurance in our business.

● What dentists can do to improve their personal brand.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Part of goal setting is also being realistic."

● "The most important thing in 'self' becomes your mindset."

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.

#AskTbone - Emotional Dentistry, Learning New Skills & Implementing New Services Apr 06, 2020

Show notes

There’s a big difference between learning new skills and implementing them in your practice. Learning something new can be done in as little as a week but organizing your team and instructing them on how to do that new service you want to offer can take much, much longer. How do you know if your team is ready for the new service? How do you know if your practice has the market?

In today’s episode, I share the services I wanted to offer when I started out. I discuss the best way to learn new skills and the amount of time you should invest in them. I explain how you can prep your team to offer new services without overwhelming them. I also describe the difference an associate can have for your practice and what it means in terms of scalability.

“You’ve got to define who it is you are going to be, what type of dentistry you want to do, and then you’ve got to find who it is you’re going to listen to.”

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

How you can have emotional dentistry in your practice.
Why I aimed for cosmetic dentistry when I started.
The right way to learn new services to implement.
How much time to invest in learning new skills.
Knowing your low-end and high-end market.
How an associate can affect the way you manage your practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

“Get clear about who you are and what you are wanting to do.”
“In today’s world, you can learn a little bit more by jumping in a little bit smaller. Maybe a 2-day program, maybe an ‘over the shoulder’ program - where you’re watching somebody do it- and making sure it’s right for you.”
“Learn the soft skills of how to communicate with your patients and learn the team leadership skills.”

Resources Mentioned:

#AskTBone - Pandemics and Your Dental Practice Mar 31, 2020

Show notes

Chances are you’re in your house right now because of the coronavirus pandemic, and you’re doing your part by temporarily closing your practice to help flatten the curve. But how do you run a dental practice during a global pandemic? How do you ensure your practice can continue helping patients after the pandemic has subsided and the social distancing restraints are lifted?

How do you ensure your business can weather the financial burden through the COVID-19 crisis so you can reopen your doors and reclaim your business?

In today’s episode, I discuss the financial options available for dental practices affected by the coronavirus. I explain how you can apply for small business loans as well as payment plans that can shield you from potential bankruptcy. I discuss why people are your biggest asset and why you should only consider removing them as the last resort. I also describe what our team plans to do after the pandemic is over and we open our practice’s doors once more.

“You have to do what you feel is right and what your team feels is right regardless of the situation or future situations.”

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

The financial options you have to keep your practice running.
How you can apply for payment protection programs and loans.
When to rehire team members who filed for unemployment.
What to do when you don't have protective gear while working with a patient.
Compensating furloughed team members if they go to work.
What offices can do to be recession ready.
Why sleep ortho and implants are still key services in this market.
My future plans for my practice after the COVID-19 pandemic.
How will insurance reimburse practices after this.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"Don't put yourself in trouble by not paying your team members for the time they worked."
"Stay calm and have leadership, especially in today's time."
"People are the last thing you should consider getting rid of."

Resources Mentioned:

Running Your Practice During Difficult Times with Dr. John Pasicznyk, Dr. Jonathan Ford and Dr. Amy Connor Mar 23, 2020

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Dr. Jonathan Ford, Dr. Amy Connor, and Dr. John (J.P.) Pasicznyk joined me to discuss how we can prepare our practices amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Ford is the owner of Ford Dental Group, a practice in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Connor is the owner of Connor Family Dentistry, a practice in Sumner County, Tennessee. Dr. Pasicznyk is the owner of Evolution Dental, a dental support organization committed to impacting and improving the dentistry industry. Dr. Ford attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine while Dr. Connor went to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for her DDS. Dr. Pasicznyk obtained his degree in dentistry from the Indiana University School of Dentistry and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Butler University. Amazing dentists in their own right, they’re also seasoned veterans when it comes to running a practice smoothly, even with today’s coronavirus problem.

In today’s episode, Dr. Ford, Dr. Connor, and Dr. Pasicznyk share how the virus has affected the way they work and the difficult decisions they’re considering should business head south. They explain how to give reassurance to patients when it comes to making sure everything is clean and disinfected. They also highlight some of the lessons they’ve learned during one of our implant seminars.

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● What their first thoughts were when the coronavirus first came to light.

● The plans they talked about with their team as they readied for the situation.

● How the current pandemic has affected their practice.

● How they let their patients know that they're being safe regarding the outbreak.

● The necessity of leadership throughout this ordeal.

● The different worst-case scenarios that could happen.

● What to tell team members if the business is affected negatively.

● Their thoughts on the seminar on implant dentistry.

● What it was like screening patients for implant appointments.

● What their individual practices are like and how they prepare for things to go back to normal.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "It's okay to be scared, but those are conversations we should have behind closed doors with our patients." - Jonathan Ford

● "Our biggest challenge right now is finding time to work on the practice." - J.P.

● "Patients are not the problem for implementation." - 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.

Mental Dental LIVE - Day 3 of Coronavirus Shutdown! Mar 19, 2020

Show notes

Not enough dentists talk about the mental stresses of running a business. I am going to try and do a regular segment called 'MENTAL DENTAL' - my wife is a psychiatrist.
This episode is a LIVE from Facebook where we talk about Day 3 of Coronavirus SHUT DOWN!

The #1 Product in Your Dental Office with Dr. Tarun Agarwal Mar 16, 2020

Show notes

No matter how excellent your services are or how experienced you are in your practice, if you and the customer can’t meet halfway with regards to price, it’s not a sale. You didn’t make money - instead, you just wasted both your time as well as the time of your customer.

How exactly should you lead your customer when the question of price comes up?

In today’s episode, I discuss how to properly train your team when it comes to dealing with the question of “how much?” I share the reasons why your people are your #1 product in your dental office and explain how to properly end a conversation with a potential customer, whether on the phone, on social media, or at the front desk. I also share examples of price options you can offer to your customers.

"The number one product in every office is the people."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● What you can do when someone asks for the price.

● Defining the number one product in your office.

● The importance of having the right people over services.

● Reassurance, hope, and the best way to end a conversation.

● What I teach my team regarding the doctors in the office.

● The business benefits of choosing the right office positions.

● Discussing price options and affordability.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "Very rarely do we lose people because they can't find a way to make it affordable."

● "The overall goal of any phone call or any conversation is to get the appointment scheduled."

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.

CORONAVIRUS and Your Dental Business Mar 13, 2020

Show notes

Let's have a honest discussion about how the current Coronavirus pandemic is affecting our dental business, fears that exist with team members, fears with patients, and lessons we can learn for future.

#AskTBONE - How to Get More Implant Patients Mar 09, 2020

Show notes

In any dental practice, adding new services like implants means you can add more variety to the type of work your patients want. Regardless of what that service is, merely having it available will attract more patients, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. So, how exactly do you get more patients to walk through your practice doors?

How do you convince your old and new patients that they should try implants?

In today’s episode, I share some of the more practical ways of marketing your new services to old and new patients. I discuss why a simple sign can beat any form of marketing when it comes to ROI. I explain why you shouldn’t always try any service you see, even if you don’t like it. I also share how a typical conversation would go when your sign marketing works.

"Nothing works better than signage; it’s the best return of investment."

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

The internal and external ways of getting more patients.
Marketing recommendations when adding new procedures.
Focusing on doing procedures you like doing.
What you can do to get more procedures with your loyal patients.
The subliminal benefits of using signs.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"You cannot go to a restaurant and not have a menu."
"Anytime we add new procedures to our practice, our initial thought is: ‘How do I market to get these patients?’"

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.

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