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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:

TBS166 - Success by Failing Forward with Implant Ninja Ivan Chicchon Dec 16, 2019

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Ivan Chicchon is a practicing dentist, lecturer, and trainer for dental implant procedures. He is commonly referred to as the Implant Ninja, the nickname he uses all over his social media handles. He came from a family of dentists, which greatly influenced not just his career path but also his entrepreneurial spirit. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to author The Implant Ninja: All-on-X Handbook, a step-by-step guide on treatment planning, implants, digital workflow, and prosthetics. Ivan earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and his MSc in Prosthodontics from the University of Michigan.

In today’s episode, Ivan joins me to discuss what it’s like to be the Implant Ninja and share his trade secrets in amassing an excellent social media following. He describes what it’s like to hail from a family of dentists, the early challenges he encountered as a professional, and how he manages to get leads from Instagram and Facebook. He explains the need for professionals to be heavily invested in social media and the type of content to produce that helps you get new clients. Ivan also shares advice for those who might be struggling early in their careers.

"If you just create something people are already looking for, then they're going to read it and trust you." - Ivan Chichon

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

How he earned the nickname: Implant Ninja.
What it's like to belong to a family of dentists.
The challenges he encountered while working with DSOs and in his practice.
How he gains new clients and his content creation strategy.
His advice to those who have trouble succeeding in dentistry.
What it means to "Fail Forward" to be successful.
How he spread his name on social media faster than veterans in the industry.
Using Instagram Stories to elevate your business presence.
The services he offers in his practice and how he promotes them to clients.
His experience with sedation and why you have to have someone else do it.
How he handles his finances when it comes to paying off his loans.
What his book is about and what inspired him to write it.
Why he wants to slow his business down for now.

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TBS165 - 5 Ways to Attract, Motivate and Keep Team Members Dec 02, 2019

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The success of any dental practice relies heavily on attracting, motivating, and keeping the right team members. It doesn’t matter how many MBAs you have or the number of dental practice management books you’ve read, if your team is ill-equipped to handle the business flow you aim to sustain, your practice will fail. Do you know if your current team is the right team? How do you keep them motivated to go to work every day?

In today’s episode, Meredith and I share the different ways to attract, motivate, and keep team members in your practice. We discuss the importance of having a sense of work flexibility and how to apply them individually. We explain how you can motivate team members to become better than what they’re capable of. We also describe some of the reasons why you should update your office at least every five years and discuss how you can talk to your team members regarding bonuses and other incentives.

"We have to accept people for where they're at. At the same time, we also have to challenge them uniquely and individually to where they're at." - Tarun Agarwal

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

● Work-life flexibility in the practice and how you can compete with large corporations.

● Setting flexible work schedules while still being in control of your team.

● Having a pleasant office environment to get team members excited to work.

● Why lunchtime is more than just a time to eat food.

● Challenging team members to grow beyond what they are now.

● What it means to move forward by replacing yourself.

● Motivating your team members through social events and bonus structures.

Our Favorite Quotes:

● "You don't create vacations where everybody goes at the same time." - Tarun Agarwal

● "It's super important to create an environment where we start having flexibility. That's what attracts people." - Tarun Agarwal

● "You have to give people upward mobility.” - Tarun Agarwal

Connect with Meredith:

● meredith@3d-dentists.com

Discover the Keys to Pivot Your Practice

Do you want to do more of the kind of dentistry you love? Want to learn how to achieve your goals, increase your revenue, and find financial freedom without seeing more patients? Are you ready to create the life, freedom, and happiness you desire? Then you need a copy of my free book: The Dental Practice Pivot. Discover how to increase your revenue, create a more balanced lifestyle, and gain a competitive advantage in the highly competitive dental industry.

Visit the Dental Practice Pivot website to claim your free copy and begin your journey to achieve true happiness and financial freedom.

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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TBS164 - Esthetic Dentistry and Doing What You Love with Dr. Ross Nash Nov 25, 2019

Show notes

Ross Nash is an international lecturer on esthetic dentistry. He is one of only 80 accredited fellows in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a recognition presented to dentists of extraordinary skill and experience in esthetic and cosmetic dentistry. Ross is also the owner and one of the head instructors at The Nash Institute, an organization that provides world-class continuing dental education programs that have students from all over the world.

Ross joins me today to share his passion for esthetic dentistry and why he’s not going to let his age stop him from helping other dentists succeed. He describes his life growing in the 80s and the experiences he acquired that allowed him to become interested in being a dentist. He explains why he shifted from strictly practicing dentistry to mentoring and coaching. Ross also discusses his thoughts on the importance of specialization in an industry that wants you to be good at everything.

"Find the part of dentistry you love and focus on it. You don't have to be good at everything but be good at something." - Ross Nash

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

How I met Ross back in the 90's and my exposure to the type of dentistry I wanted to do.
Ross' backstory, some of the highlights of his career, and when he pursued dentistry.
What he considers to be the ‘golden age of dentistry.’
Helping people have better self-esteem and confidence by doing dentistry.
Why retirement is not something he's currently considering.
His thoughts on specialization in this industry
The importance of taking pictures in your practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"If you're passionate about what you do, you do it longer and you will make more money." - Ross Nash
"I like being a doctor. It's my responsibility to help people with their function and health." - Ross Nash
"I wanted what dentists had. I wanted to be able to affect people's lives every day on a one to one basis and that's what dentistry is.” - Ross Nash

Connect with Ross Nash:

The Nash Institute

Discover the Keys to Pivot Your Practice

Do you want to do more of the kind of dentistry you love? Want to learn how to achieve your goals, increase your revenue, and find financial freedom without seeing more patients? Are you ready to create the life, freedom, and happiness you desire? Then you need a copy of my free book: The Dental Practice Pivot. Discover how to increase your revenue, create a more balanced lifestyle, and gain a competitive advantage in the highly competitive dental industry.

Visit the Dental Practice Pivot website to claim your free copy and begin your journey to achieve true happiness and financial freedom.

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163 - TBone Update Nov 19, 2019

Show notes

I want to make sure I don't miss a week and wasn't quite ready with a planned episode (they are already recorded but I didn't have everything ready to release).

So instead I'll be giving you an update on what's going on in my life and practice and the future episodes of the podcast for the remainder of 2019.

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TBS162 - Missed Opportunities in Dental Practices with Sandy Pardue Nov 11, 2019

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Sandy Pardue is a lecturer, author, and the Director of Consulting at Classic Practice Resources. She has over 26 years of dental practice management, especially on seminar presentations for dental staff training, and has been named a Leader in Dental CE and Consulting for over 11 years by Dentistry Today Magazine. She specializes in being a hands-on consultant for all areas of dental practice management, which include scheduling, insurance, and office manager training.

Sandy joins me to discuss some of the missed opportunities in practices and how dental practice owners should address them. She describes some of the vital parts of a typical practice, the common mistakes dentists make with their front office and potential solutions that can positively impact your revenue. We discuss lead generation strategies, the dangers of using automation in your practice, and how it can impact your patient retention. Sandy also shares her best advice to practitioners who want to succeed in running a dental practice.

"Missed opportunities are everywhere in practices." - Sandy Pardue

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Why new patients shouldn't be the number one priority of a practice.
Neglecting the front office and how it can damage your business.
How front office personnel can influence your business income.
The biggest problem with recall and how you can find a solution for it.
The proper way to wrap up an appointment.
Lead generation in the world of dentistry and why phone calls are mandatory.
Can seeing fewer patients potentially bring more revenue?
The dangers of automation and its effects on patient retention.
Helping assistants fulfill their goals and its effect on your practice.
The most important thing to focus on to make sure beginners succeed in this profession.

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TBS161 Doing Right By Your Patients with Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin Nov 04, 2019

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Lyndsay McCaslin is the proud owner of Expressions Dentistry, a dental practice in the Palm Harbor, Florida area. Expressions Dentistry offers cosmetic and dental services including cleanings, whitening, crowns, and dentures. She has an illustrious academic background, being active in the National Honors Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the American Student Dental Association, Kappa Delta sorority. She obtained her DMD in General Dentistry from the University of Kentucky.

Lyndsay joins me today to share her passion for dentistry and why she decided to pursue a career in the dental industry. She describes her early career, how the Crash of 2008 affected her, and how she got back up to start a dental practice. We discuss the idea of working extended days and hours and its benefits to your practice. We also discuss procedures and processes and how you can streamline them in your practice.

"If you do right by your patients, they're going to do right by you." - Lyndsay McCaslin

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

Why Lyndsay chose to become a dentist.
How the Crash of 2008 affected her dental career and what she did to recover.
Lyndsay’s thoughts on working beyond office hours.
The size of her practice today and how she assembled her team.
How she grew her business and how she manages the number of patients.
When she realized she needed an associate and the transition period.
Why sales funnels are critical for an established dental practice.
Creating a culture among your team members.
Developing processes to streamline your practice

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TBS160 - Hiring New Staff for Higher Productivity with Will Jones Oct 27, 2019

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TBS160 - Hiring New Staff for Higher Productivity with Will Jones

Will Jones is the owner of Will Jones Dentistry, a practice based in Brentwood, Tennessee that offers services such as implants, botox, and sleep apnea treatment. With a long family history of dentists - from his sister and grandfather both having careers in dentistry and his parents meeting in dental school - it’s not surprising that Will found his passion for the industry and all of the amazing benefits it offers. Will earned his DDS from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and holds an IV Moderate Sedation License, which he obtained from the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.

Will joins me today to discuss how he manages his practice and why he is optimistic about its increasing growth and profitability. He explains how he took over the practice and the difference in profit between the old team and the team he assembled. He explains the benefits and drawbacks of changing team members as well as why you should not be afraid to remove even those who stayed with you the longest. Will also describes how he manages the financial side of the business and we share tips regarding practice management as a whole.

“Don't be scared to let a few people go and replace them with someone better." - Will Jones

This week on T-Bone Speaks Dentistry Podcast:

How Will grew his practice’s income by more than 30% this year and what he attributes to this success.
The team changes he enacted that allowed them to have better profits despite working fewer hours. Why turnover doesn't always mean people need to leave.
The pros and cons of changing team members.
The risks you need to take to lead your business through a rough patch.
Why photography is critical for a dental practice.
The photographs you need to take with every patient.
Handling the financial side of managing your own practice.

Our Favorite Quotes:

"There's also a confidence level there as well, being able to ask your patients questions and let them be a boss." - Will Jones
"You could make an argument that I'm changing things too quickly, but I'm happier than I was three years ago." - Will Jones
"The devil you knew is better than the devil you know now." - Will Jones

Connect with Will Jones:

Will Jones Dentistry

Discover the Keys to Pivot Your Practice

Do you want to do more of the kind of dentistry you love? Want to learn how to achieve your goals, increase your revenue, and find financial freedom without seeing more patients? Are you ready to create the life, freedom, and happiness you desire? Then you need a copy of my free book: The Dental Practice Pivot. Discover how to increase your revenue, create a more balanced lifestyle, and gain a competitive advantage in the highly competitive dental industry.

Visit the Dental Practice Pivot website to claim your free copy and begin your journey to achieve true happiness and financial freedom.

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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TBS159 - #ASKTBONE -TBone Answers Your Questions on the Practice PIVOT. Oct 21, 2019

Show notes

In this weeks episode TBone is once again joined by Meredith and they answer some of your submitted questions specific to the Practice PIVOT series.

If you want a chance to win a 3D Dentists and TBoneSpeaks swag bag just leave us a review on iTunes and if we ready it on air we will send you a gift basket full of goodies.

Have a question for TBone? simply visit www.AskTBone.com and leave your question!

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TBS158 - DSWorld Recap with TBone and Meredith Oct 14, 2019

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This week TBone sits down with Meredith and gives an open and honest recap of his whirlwind experience at DentsplySirona World in Las Vegas from October 3-5, 2019.

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TBS157 Pivoting Your Dental Practice_ Changing the Dynamic of Your Practice Through Digital Implantology with Dr. John Pasicznyk Part 8 of 8 Oct 07, 2019

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Dr. John Pasicznyk is the owner of Evolution Dental. Evolution Dental is an organization that supports dentists all over the country and seeks to improve and impact the dental industry through training and seminars as well as practice support. More than a skilled clinician, John also has an entrepreneur’s blood, owning several dental clinics in the Indiana area dedicated to providing top-notch service to clients.

John joins me today to discuss Digital Implantology and why your practice should offer it as a service. He shares his background story and why he provides implantology services. He compares the prevalence of implantology in the US against the rest of the world. He explains how dentists can overcome obstacles like fear, knowledge, and time in their business. John also shares the common denominator among the associates he’s worked with.

Discover the Keys to Pivot Your Practice

Do you want to do more of the kind of dentistry you love? Want to learn how to achieve your goals, increase your revenue, and find financial freedom without seeing more patients? Are you ready to create the life, freedom, and happiness you desire? Then you need a copy of my free book: The Dental Practice Pivot. Discover how to increase your revenue, create a more balanced lifestyle, and gain a competitive advantage in the highly competitive dental industry.

Visit the Dental Practice Pivot website to claim your free copy and begin your journey to achieve true happiness and financial freedom.

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