The Nifty Thrifty Dentists

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📈 Smarter Schedules, Better Days with Kirk Teachout & Dr. Glenn Vo Jan 07, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Kirk Teachout, co-founder of 7-Figure Dental Practice, to break down why most dental schedules fail and how to fix them without burning out your team or yourself.

Kirk shares how he and his dentist wife rebuilt their practice during COVID, reduced workdays, increased collections, and created consistency without chaos. This conversation dives deep into the business and operations side of dentistry that most doctors were never taught.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

⦁ Why “busy” doesn’t mean productive in dentistry

⦁ How consistency beats roller-coaster production days

⦁ The real reason schedules fall apart (and how to fix it)

⦁ Why leadership not templates is the missing piece

⦁ One simple rule that can immediately improve schedule efficiency

If you’re working hard but still feeling burned out, this episode will challenge how you think about productivity, scheduling, and growth.

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💡 Organized Dentistry & The ADA with Dr. Brett Kessler & Dr. Glenn Vo Dec 30, 2025

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Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Dr. Brett Kessler, Past President of the American Dental Association, for a candid conversation about what really happens inside the ADA advocacy, budgets, member value, and why unified dentistry matters right now.

They unpack:

⦁ How Dr. Kessler’s leadership journey started (and why “getting involved” isn’t a secret club)

⦁ What the ADA tackled this past year: wellness, advocacy, fluoride legislation, and organizational restructuring

⦁ Why member dues matter and what happens when dentists “check out”

⦁ How the ADA approaches DSOs, insurance, and professional autonomy

⦁ What’s next: Oral Health 2050 and the future of oral health delivery

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🦷 NeoBiotech Implants: Joe Laith & Dr. Glenn Vo on Implant Support & Digital Workflow Dec 24, 2025

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Joe Laith, Marketing & Education Manager at NeoBiotech to uncover why NeoBiotech is often called implant dentistry’s best-kept secret.

They break down what truly separates implant systems today (hint: it’s not just the implant), including support, protocol, simplicity, and predictable workflows. Joe also shares how NeoBiotech approaches anytime loading concepts, restorative solutions, repair kits, stability testing, and digitally guided workflows designed to reduce guesswork and save chair time.

If you’re placing implants (or thinking about starting) and want a system built around clinical confidence + real support, this episode is for you.

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• $89 with IOS scan

• $99 with traditional impression

✔ Bonus: Purchase 30 implants (at the 50% discount) and receive a FREE invitation to the NeoBiotech 2026 Symposium in Vietnam (April 18–20, 2026) (registration + hotel included)

👉 To get the deal, reach out to Joe directly:

Instagram: @neobiotech_joe or call 213-387-7704

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🤖 Dental AI & Lead Capture: Ali Soufi & Dr. Glenn Vo on Phones, Web Chat & Missed Patients Dec 15, 2025

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Ali Soufi, Founder & CEO of DocSites, to break down why missed phone calls and poor website lead capture are costing dental practices new patients... and how AI tools can help fix it.

Ali shares insights from working with thousands of dental offices and explains how voicemail, after-hours calls, and unanswered website questions create friction in the new patient journey. He also introduces DocSites’ AI Support Suite, which includes AI phone answering, AI web chat, and a lead management dashboard designed to help practices capture and follow up on leads without adding staff.

If your practice is spending money on dental marketing but still losing opportunities due to missed calls or website bounce-offs, this episode is a must-watch.

🔷 Nifty Thrifty Deal-DocSites

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✔ Monthly pricing: typically $399/month for most practices

✔ $599/month for larger or multi-provider offices

✔ No contract... try it, keep it if it helps, cancel if you don’t need it

There’s also extra savings if you bundle website + AI + marketing.

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💰 Dental Wealth Nation: Tim McNeely & Dr. Glenn Vo on Wealth, Tax Strategy & Exit Planning Dec 09, 2025

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Tim McNeely - CEO & Founder of Dental Wealth Nation to uncover the biggest financial mistakes dentists make, how to protect your wealth, and the essential blueprint every practice owner must have.

Tim works exclusively with dentists and understands the real-world challenges you face: taxes, exit planning, wealth fragmentation, retirement, asset protection, and building long-term financial confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your financial plan is actually working, this episode is for you.

🔷 Nifty Thrifty Deal – Tim McNeely / Dental Wealth Nation

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✔ FREE Second Opinion Wealth Review ($5,000 value)

✔ Customized list of tax-saving & wealth-building opportunities

✔ FREE Will & Trust Review - OR get one in place if you don’t have one

✔ Connect directly at: https://www.timmcneely.com/

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📬 Direct Mail That Actually Works: Aaron Boone of MVP Mailhouse & Dr. Glenn Vo Dec 04, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo brings back a long-time friend of the community: Aaron Boone, former pro football player, CEO & founder of MVP Mailhouse.

If you think direct mail is “old school,” you haven’t seen what MVP is doing.

Aaron and his team have mailed over 100 million postcards for dentists and track everything... from where your best patients live, to which offers they respond to, to how your front desk handles every call. This isn’t “spray and pray” mailing. This is data-driven direct mail built to generate revenue, not just phone calls.

You’ll hear how MVP Mailhouse:

⦁ Maps where your BEST patients already come from (down to neighborhoods)

⦁ Targets their neighbors instead of wasting money mailing your existing patients

⦁ Tracks every call with unique numbers for each mailing and area

⦁ Scores front desk performance and helps you improve conversions

⦁ Matches each new patient and dollar back to the homes that got the mailers …so you finally know your true ROI from direct mail.

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✉️ Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by MVP Mailhouse, the direct mail partner that speaks dentistry and backs everything with real data and ROI.

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💸 Stop Overpaying for Supplies: Jay Glazer of Crazy Dental & Dr. Glenn Vo Nov 20, 2025

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo welcomes back Jay Glazer, Director of Business Development at Crazy Dental - the company that makes sure dentists NEVER overpay for supplies again.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your supplier is giving you their best price… Jay’s here to tell you the truth. Crazy Dental checks every authorized competitor’s pricing and beats it, without buying clubs, without contracts, and without games.

Whether you’re using Shine, Benco, Patterson, or any distributor, Crazy Dental will beat their invoice. Just send a full order (around $1,000+) and they’ll send back better pricing - simple, fast, transparent.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

⦁ Why dentists consistently overspend on supplies (and how to stop today)

⦁ How Crazy Dental beats all authorized competitor pricing

⦁ Why “matching pricing” from your rep is NOT the same as getting the best price

⦁ How transparent ordering saves time, money, and frustration

⦁ Why you should send full orders, not piecemeal items to maximize savings

⦁ The truth about buying clubs, membership fees, and hidden markups

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✨ Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Crazy Dental - delivering unbeatable supply pricing and exclusive Nifty Thrifty Deals.

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Better Labs, Better Dentistry with Rick Cromar & Dr. Glenn Vo Nov 12, 2025

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Rick Cromar, Head of Sales at Peak Dental Studio, to uncover how building a better relationship with your lab can transform your workflow, save money, and bring the “local lab” feel back to dentistry.

Rick shares how Peak Dental Studio bridges the gap between large-scale efficiency and personal service, offering top-tier craftsmanship, transparent communication, and group pricing for Nifty Thrifty dentists.

💡 In This Episode:

Why communication between dentists and labs is broken (and how Peak fixes it)
How Peak offers economy-to-premium lab options for every type of practice
The power of customer service and same-day responsiveness
How to onboard easily through https://peakdentalstudio.com/referred
Why Rick believes labs should make you the hero of every patient interaction

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Get your first 5 full zirconia crowns FREE 🦷 or a $265 credit toward any lab service with Peak Dental Studio!

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🚀 How to Get Started

Visit https://peakdentalstudio.com/referred
Enter the referral code NIFTYPEAK
Complete your account setup to claim your exclusive Nifty Thrifty Deal!

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🛠️ Handpiece Mastery: Richard “Dicky” Ball of Summit Handpiece Express & Dr. Glenn Vo Nov 07, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Richard “Dicky” Ball, founder of Summit Handpiece Express, to talk about keeping your handpieces (and schedule) running smoothly.

Dicky shares how his family-run business delivers top-tier repairs, education, and real customer service — straight from the owner himself. Learn how to prevent downtime, extend handpiece life, and save thousands with smarter maintenance.

💡 Topics:

The #1 cause of handpiece failure (and how to prevent it)
Why PSI settings matter more than you think
How proper lubrication saves your schedule
What makes Summit’s repair experience different

✨ Sponsor Shoutout — Apex Payment Solutions

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💡 Growth That Matters: Ryan of Energize Group and Dr. Glenn Vo on Smarter Dental Marketing Oct 22, 2025

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Ryan, CEO & co-founder of Energize Group, to talk about growing your dental practice without burnout or wasted marketing dollars.

From a friendship formed on the jiu-jitsu mats to helping hundreds of practices thrive, Ryan shares how Energize Group was built on relationships, results, and real ROI.

“Marketing’s real job is simple: put people in your chairs.” – Ryan, Energize Group

“If you can’t show how a project grows top-line or bottom-line, don’t do it.” – Ryan

✨ Sponsor Shoutout

This episode is brought to you by Energize Group - offering advanced SEO, smart sites, social media, Google Ads, and brand management to help you level up your dental practice.

Don’t forget to ask about the Nifty Thrifty Deal when you reach out!

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