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**The Nifty Thrifty Dentists**

**The Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast** is proudly hosted by Dr. Glenn Vo, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, renowned industry connector, and dynamic dental speaker. As the founder of the influential Nifty Thrifty Dentist Facebook group and Dental Lifestyles Magazine, Dr. Vo is committed to elevating the dental profession. In addition to leading a thriving dental practice in Denton, TX, he uses this platform to illuminate the compelling stories of dental professionals and companies that are making a difference in the industry. Each episode not only offers insights and inspiration but also provides exclusive discounts on top-tier products and courses, making this podcast an invaluable resource for dental practitioners dedicated to excellence.

Latest Episodes:

The Mango Voice State of The Union Address Sep 15, 2022

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This week, Dr. Glenn Vo sat down with Kevin Tallman, CEO of Mango Voice. It’s not often that Glenn gets to speak with a company’s CEO on Facebook live, so he considers their meeting to be Mango’s State of the Union Address.
Mango Voice is a cloud-based phone system like no other.
Glenn has been following Mango's journey since before Kevin became part of the team. Since then, the company has evolved by integrating with many other technologies dentists depend on.
Glenn knows how important it is to find a company armed with knowledge on dentists’ needs. Mango goes above and beyond by continually seeking customer feedback and using it to design new features.
The company’s willingness to adapt sets Mango a cut above the rest. They’re known for being super engaged and available in online spaces. If you reach out and message the folks at Mango, you’re sure to get a helpful reply.
As of now, Mango Voice is working on making their system more scalable and more reliable than ever. The company was once divided into four “clusters,” or self-contained phone systems across the US. Now, Mango is made up of six.
Essentially, this brings the technology closer to the end user, which gives you a much smoother experience. If there’s a big uptick in customers, the system can automatically increase capacity and add another cluster within hours.
It’s improvements like this that make Mango far more reliable than other companies. Glenn has noticed himself that the competition experiences far more outages, which interrupt your ability to connect with patients.
Of course, even Mango can’t be perfect. But, when things go wrong, you can always count on the team. As Glenn says, “there’s no other company out there that’s as responsive to its users—especially on social media.” This includes direct support from Kevin himself.
Mango has also been making significant improvements to their mobile app. For one, Kevin says Mango will soon be able to bring patient info into the app.
Mango’s SMS tool is a lifesaver in today’s day and age. You may be out of the office, but you can still connect with patients from home thanks to Mango’s app or softphone (Glenn is a big fan of this one).
Although Mango makes you more available to patients, the software also has your back when you can’t get to the phone. Thanks to suggestions from dentists, Mango has implemented an auto reply SMS feature. You can set an automatic message including anything you like, such as a link to book appointments online.
To top it off, Mango can transcribe your voicemails for you. Now when you miss a call, you can discern what your patients or others need in a fraction of the time.
With Mango, you can easily customize your call flow based on whether your business is open or closed, or if it’s a holiday. If you run into a personal emergency, you can close your office at the click of a button.
Practice owners who’ve just started their journey can use Mango Voice for free until they open their office. This isn’t a “watered down Mango” either—you get all the features. Start-ups can also take advantage of custom pricing for their first couple years as users.
Nifty Thrifty members get all brand new phones when they sign up annually. You’ll also get three months of service for free.
Don’t let this deal pass you by! Once you team up with Mango, you’ll never look back.

Learn About:

What was Glenn’s first interaction with Mango Voice like?
How many clients does Mango Voice serve?
Hint: over 4,000 happy customers!
And more!

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Annual Pmts 2 free months - we are going to add on another free month on the FB Live

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Optimizing Masculinity and Mental Health for Male Dentists Sep 14, 2022

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Let's Level Up...

FAMILY

You choose who is a member of your "family" by the people you spend the most time with. Because of the significant amount of time that will be spent on this subject, we will provide you with the resources that you require in order to cultivate "clear intentions" on each of your relationships.

FINANCE

There is more to one's financial situation than the amount of money in their bank account or how much they make annually. It is about generating results based on your purpose. This significant portion of time will be allotted to you so that you can construct your own financial vehicle and compete against those constructed by others.

FITNESS

The amount of love and care you have for yourself, as assessed by your overall "functional fitness." You will have a great time getting to know people in the neighborhood while playing flag football, beach volleyball, and the brand new sport of bubble beach soccer on one of our major blocks.

FAITH

This has nothing to do with following any one faith. Your spiritual connection, or faith, is what gives your life meaning and direction. This significant portion of time will be spent to "opening your eyes" to the places where you direct your energy and the outcomes that come about as a result of doing so.

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Friday Nov 11, 2022 - Sunday Nov 13, 2022

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How Membership Plans are Beneficial to your Practice Sep 13, 2022

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This week, Dr. Glenn Vo spoke with someone new to the Nifty Thrifty community: Eric Dawe of DentalHQ. However, you may be familiar with DentalHQ’s founder, Dr. Brett Wells
Eric is the Vice President of Business Development at DentalHQ. The company helps practices provide uninsured patients access to in-house membership plans.
The goal of offering a membership plan is to help you make more money and help your patients accept more treatment.
20% of uninsured patients see the dentist. Most don't get routine care. DentalHQ helps get more patients in practice chairs.
New retirees and the self-employed are the main plan-seekers. Since the outbreak, more people work in the "gig economy," meaning fewer have employer-based insurance.
When Brett's staff called patients who needed to renew their plan, every patient answered, "Sure, I want it." Uninsured individuals may have to wait 8-9 months for their next appointment, if ever.
So, DentalHQ began as a means to automate collection of payments. Since then, the company has continued to make dentists’ jobs easier and help more patients access treatment.
However, a membership plan encourages people to return closer to the six-month milestone. Practice owners get paid for a patient's two annual cleanings whether or not they come. Patients should be motivated to accept this treatment to get the most out of their plan.
When you use DentalHQ's services, you free up a team member's time. This is vital for any office, but especially for those with workforce difficulties.
Delegating tasks to the software allows your team more time and energy to do what they do best—helping patients get the treatment they deserve.
Business and Community Connect is another DentalHQ innovation. This service helps you reach local small businesses and groups.
“Think about any group,” Eric says, “people in apartments, living communities, youth sports clubs—these groups have tons of uninsured patients. Why not reach out to them? And why not let us do that for you?”
You can negotiate now. Business owners can subsidize any amount, and their employees can chip in $5-$15 to join your plan. This makes dentistry more accessible and attracts local patients.
Eric says when DentalHQ says “we help you with the plans, we’re talking start to finish.” The team helps you configure the rates for your plan—in the process, they ensure you receive full fees for hygienic treatments.
Most patients enroll annually, not regularly. The application can compute family plan savings and other charges to help you stay on budget.
DentalHQ offers website themes you may alter to promote your membership package. Here, future patients can view your plan's benefits and join.
When a patient joins, the platform alerts your team. DentalHQ handles payments, real-time reporting, and more, making it easier for your team.
If you’re still not convinced, you can trust the satisfaction of a few thousand practices currently using the platform.
You don’t have to break the bank to put your practice in good hands. DentalHQ’s services come at a cost that typically falls 40-60% lower than the competition—and that’s before the Nifty Thrifty deal!
DentalHQ is constantly evolving. Starting in September, the business aims to make multiple improvements to the platform.
If you want to set your practice on the path to success, you can take advantage of the Nifty deal. Members of the community get another 15% off!
You can connect with the team at DentalHQ.com, or DentalHQ.com/niftythrifty. You can schedule a quick demo or talk with the team about your practice’s specific needs.
Then, complete a 15-minute onboarding and team training. "We'll help you grow your plan," Eric promises.

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Why does the DentalHQ team consider Dr. Brett Wells’s office their “laboratory?”
And more!

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15% off DentalHQ Services!
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DryShield Summer Promos Sep 09, 2022

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This week, Dr. Glenn Vo spoke with someone near and dear to the Nifty Thrifty community: Brittany Dirico, the national sales manager at DryShield. If you’re not familiar with the company, you’re in for a treat.
DryShield is an all-in-one isolation system that outperforms traditional methods like rubber dams or cotton rolls.
Brittany began as a dental office manager, so she knows exactly how valuable DryShield is within practices.
The device is available in disposable and autoclavable versions, but Glenn highly recommends the latter for its convenience. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but it saves you money!
The hosing accessories and adapter piece are also autoclavable!
However, both options serve a purpose. Brittany says the autoclavable DryShield is great for everyday treatments, but some dentists prefer the disposable when it comes to more invasive procedures.
If you’re looking for a simple, user-friendly product, look no further. DryShield installs in seconds and can be easily integrated into any practice. Hook it up to your Hvac system, and you’re ready to go.
Glenn knows firsthand how helpful DryShield is to increasing productivity. “I can work faster and it makes dentistry so much more enjoyable!” he says.
Your patients will feel the same way— “I’ve had treatment done with this myself,” Brittany says, “It makes all the difference in the world, even from the patient’s side.” You can count on DryShield to make treatments as comfortable as possible.
DryShield isn’t just about convenience, however. It serves an important role in limiting aerosols to help keep your staff and other patients healthy (not to mention, your face and hair will be aerosol-free, too).
If you’re new to DryShield, Brittany says their starter kit has everything you’ll need. You’ll get the full system including the adapter, all the hosing accessories, all the different mouthpiece sizes, and a choice between autoclavable or single-use pieces.
If you want to outfit additional chairs, you can also buy the adapters separately (and use your own hosing if you want!). Anything else you may need is available a la carte.
DryShield recommends you sterilize the autoclavable piece up to 50 times for maximum efficiency. Using this piece saves you over $150 compared to the competition!
DryShield’s customer base spans far and wide—it’s not just for GPs! Everyone can use DryShield, from your assistant and your hygienist, to any specialty including pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, periodontology, and more.
Whether you’re new to DryShield or a longtime fan, you’re gonna want to take advantage of their latest amazing deals, including the Nifty deal!
Now, when you buy one DryShield, you get one free! The same goes for their adapter pieces. As if this deal weren’t awesome enough, there’s no quantity limits—if you wanna buy five systems, you get five more for free!
When you buy a DryShield starter kit, you get an isolation system free. Glenn emphasizes how great this deal is for startups and any practices struggling with staffing.
For those who’ve already decked out their chairs: there’s a major deal on mouthpieces waiting for you! When you buy four boxes of mouthpieces (autoclavable or single-use), get one box free! You can mix and match any size.

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How long has Brittany been with DryShield?
How did she begin her career within a dental practice?
To save even more, make sure you reach out to Brittany and ask about the Nifty deal!
and more!

NIFTY DEAL:

Buy any 4 mouthpiece boxes (autoclavable and/or single-use), get 1 DS lite adapter free.
Buy any 5 mouthpiece boxes (autoclavable and/or single-use), get 1 DryShield system free.
2+1 on adapters and systems.

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Financial Clarity for Dentists with Caleb Guilliams and Dr. Glenn Vo Sep 06, 2022

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Caleb Guilliams is the Founder and CEO of BetterWealth, a company committed to showing people how to have efficiency and control over their money today while maximizing their future wealth potential. He is also the author of The AND Asset, hosts the BetterWealth Podcast, and speaks worldwide.
In this episode, Caleb talks to Dr. Glenn Vo about how a “Financial X-ray” can reveal blindspots in a person’s financial portfolio. And these blindspots are inefficiencies that prevent you from achieving your financial goals.
The BetterWealth platform works with entrepreneurial-minded people with a desire to live intentionally. They lead with education and offer various financial products and services in a 100% virtual environment.

To learn more about the BetterWealth Platform, visit their site here:

https://www.betterwealth.com/

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Super Vision, Super Teams, and Super Powers with Jodi Scott Evans and Dr. Glenn Vo Sep 03, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Revolutionary Tribes founder Jodi Scott Evans. We discuss the importance of organizing and executing your vision and elevating your tribe as leaders. Jodi also shares the “WHY” behind Revolutionary Tribes and her upcoming event - Lead at Every Level.
Revolutionary Tribes works with Dental Practice Leaders to help grow their business by optimizing people, vision, and systems. They coach innovators and their executive leaders to transition from siloed department leaders to an accountable, results-driven, collaborative tribe that is empowered to grow to the next level
The Lead at Every Level event is an event for Dental Entrepreneurs to help define their authentic voice, create a unified tribe, and create a system to surround themselves with leaders. The event is in Denton, Texas on September 15-16.

To learn more about Revolutionary Tribes and Lead at Every Level Event, visit the sites right here:

https://www.revtribes.com/

https://www.leaders.dental/

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Complete Specialty Solutions: Dental Practice Specialists with Santosh Patel Sep 01, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Complete Specialty Solutions President and Stream Dental founder Santosh Patel.
We discuss the benefits of having an in-house specialty program as well as the importance of a comprehensive specialist communication platform.
Complete Specialty Solutions provides in-house specialty solutions to general dentist offices through our unique combination of clinical, business, and operational support delivered as an integrated and turn-key solution.
Stream Dental was developed as the industry’s first comprehensive software solution to elevate in-house specialty performance with a focus on growth, compliance, patient experience and specialist engagement.

To learn more about Complete Specialty Solutions and Stream Dental, visit the sites right here:

https://completespecialty.com

https://streamdental.com/

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To learn more about the SLEEP PRACTICE BLUEPRINT of International Academy of Sleep (IAOS) in LAS VEGAS (SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2022) or to sign up click here:

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Grow your Dental Practice with Dr. Scott Leune and Dr. Glenn Vo Aug 31, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Breakaway Seminars founder, Dr. Scott Leune. Breakaway Seminars is the highest value seminar experience in dentistry. Graduates of the seminars have gone on to build wealth, they have built consulting companies, they have become.
world-followed on podcasts, they have created private practice groups, they have enjoyed large liquidity events, and they have become admired and successful solo dentists.
Dr. Vo and Dr. Leune also discuss the Dental Whale Business Immersion Summit. Dental Whale is proud to host hundreds of dentistry professionals at the prestigious Business Immersion Summit. Attendees will be presented with over 60 exhibitor booths, +35 live continuing education courses, and phenomenal speakers that comprise the industry’s leading experts, making this a truly unique and interactive learning experience for all who attend

To learn more about Dental Whale Business Immersion Summit in Las Vegas, visit their site here:

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Use Discount Code - INFVO for a special discount

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Airway Circle: Whole Body Health through Airway Health with Renata Nehme, RDH Aug 30, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Airway Circle founder, Renata Nehme RDH. Airway Circle is an online community focused on connecting, collaborating and sharing information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.
Topics vary from breathing, craniofacial growth, myofunctional disorders, fascia, sleep, and feeding to how to implement an interdisciplinary approach.
Dr. Vo and Renata discuss how Airway Circle can help Dental Professionals level up their skills in Airway Therapy as well help more patients.

To learn more about Airway Circle, visit their site here:

https://airwaycircle.com/

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Revere Partners: Venture Fund for Dentistry with Dr. Jeremy Krell Aug 29, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Revere Partners CEO Dr. Jeremy Krell. Revere Partners is focused on identifying opportunities for investors and providing capital for cutting-edge innovations in the oral and systemic health sectors. They are the first Independent Venture Fund for Oral Health.
Dr. Vo and Dr. Krell discuss how Dentists and Start-ups can get involved with Revere as well as outlooks for the future. So many outside entrepreneurs come in to Dentistry to invest. Revere Partners now puts the investment opportunities back in the hands of the Dental Professional.
To learn more about Revere Partners, visit their site right here: https://www.reverepartnersvc.com/
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