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Ep26: Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson – The Productive Hygienists Jan 17, 2019

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Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson are productive hygienists and Hygiene Superstars. Kerry is a practicing hygienist and a Clinical Coach Director for OraVital. Machell Hudson works with Dr. Bruce Baird as a hygienist and is a coach with The Productive Dentist Academy. These two ladies have joined forces to help offices turn their hygiene programs from “loss leaders” to high production powerhouses. Join Glenn and Vinh as they discuss topics ranging from Biofilm to Louis Vuittons. Notes of Interest *This episode recorded “Live” at Voices of Dentistry event! *Machell Hudson is the top producing Hygienist in the Heartland Dental Network. *Machell helps coaches dental professionals by implementing strategies she uses in private practice *The Productive Dentist Academy(PDA) is one of the top Dental Consulting companies in the Industry *One of the main PDA goals is to help offices increase production and decrease stress *Kerry Lepicek helps practices increase production with the OraVital protocol *The OraVital system halts the progress of periodontal disease while controlling the oral systemic link. *OraVital incorporates biofilm testing, prescribed antimicrobial rinses, and a unique home care regimen *Dr. James Hyland, who is Kerry’s Father, is the CEO of OraVital *Kerry and Machell both agree that educating patients about the “Oral-Systemic” link is key to treatment plan acceptance *Vinh tried to test Kerry’s “Canadian politeness” by intentionally referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Garry Trudeau (creator of Doonesbury comic strip) 😊 *Machel is a big fan of the Whole 30 Diet while Kerry would never give up Canadian goodness like Poutine or Peameal bacon Links OraVital – The Oral Infection Experts – https://www.oravital.com/ The Productive Dentist Academy – https://productivedentist.com/ Whole 30 Program – https://whole30.com/ Apex Payment Solutions – https://www.apexpaymentsolutions.com/ LocalMed – https://www.localmed.com/ Acknowledgements The Golden Globes is property of Hollywood Foreign Press Association and NBC

Episode 27: Dr. Leonard Tau – The Birdeye Guy Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Leonard Tau is a practicing Dentist, renown speaker, and heads up the Dental Division of Birdeye. Did we mention that he’s an expert on Online Reviews and how to manage the digital minefield we call Online Reputation? Dr. Leonard Tau jumped into the online review world by creating his own platform (iSocial Reviews) and now with Birdeye (the leader in online review acquisition). Join Glenn and Vinh as they talk to Dr. Tau about topics ranging from being mistaken for a Chinese guy and his for Pat’s Cheesesteaks. Notes of Interest *Dr. Leonard Tau has a FFS practice in Philadelphia *His office is haunted by the spirit of the previous Dentist owner *The presence of the spirit was confirmed by Ghost Hunters *Dr. Tau created iSocial Reviews an Online Review Platform *iSocial Reviews was bought out by Birdeye *Birdeye is the leader in Online Review Acqusition *Dr. Tau is in charge of the Dental Division of Birdeye *He is a renown speaker on the topic of Online Reviews *Due to his unique name, he is commonly mistaken for a Chinese guy *Nifty Thrifty Deal for Birdeye – $2,000 annually which translates to $167 per month!! *(Must sign up for Birdeye through Dr. Tau to get the Nifty Deal!) *Mango voice VOIP – Ask for the Nifty Thrifty Deal (20% off ALL phones, Free Fax, Free Mobile App) Links Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence – http://philadelphiapa.dentist/ Birdeye – https://birdeye.com/ Dr. Leonard Tau Speaker Profile- https://www.dentalspeakersbureau.com/speaker/leonard-tau/ Mango Voice – https://mangovoice.com/ Pat’s Cheeesteak Sandwiches – http://www.patskingofsteaks.com/ Acknowledgements The Tonight Show is property of NBC The Ellen Show is property of Sony Pictures Television What Happened to That Boy is property of Birdman

Episode 28: Dr. Josh Brower – The Tooth Carpenter Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Josh Brower is a practicing Dentist, an implant educator, and an expert Woodworker. Speaking of woodworking, Dr. Brower has created wood masterpieces in his own shop that ranged from custom tables to a wooden replica of Noah’s Ark. But he is not only a Dentist that works great with wood. He’s one of the most prominent implant educators in the country and has trained many Dentists in both full size and mini dental implants. Join Glenn and Vinh as they talk to Dr. Brower about Dental implants, his love for all things wood, and his obsession with bow ties. Notes of Interest *Mango Voice is running a Nifty Thrifty deal (20% off ALL phones, Free Fax, Free Mobile App). *Recorded at Voices of Dentistry *Dr. Brower is an avid woodworker and enjoys working on his 7-acres of woodworker’s paradise. *Who’s cheaper, Dutch or Asians? *Want to know the best wood for making a spanking paddle? *Implants- When choosing standard vs mini implants, consider the load and patient factors in your decision *The best and worst wood to work with? Walnut is the Neiman Marcus of woods! *Dr. Brower operates numerous CE courses and implantology sites (see links) *Dr. Brower is the fly bowtie guy #BTF Links Mango Voice – https://mangovoice.com/ Dr. Brower’s practice- http://www.smilesforsiouxland.com/ Hard to find wood- www.hardtofindwood.com Mini Dental Implant Masters- https://www.facebook.com/groups/minidentalimplants/ Real World Dental Implant Mentoring- https://www.facebook.com/groups/172898643208254/ Get Dental Training Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/346965125774888/ Get Dental Training Website-https://www.getdentaltraining.com/ *Acknowledgements * Stephen Colbert Show on CBS Conan O’Brien Show on TBS

Episode 29: Dr. Thu Nguyen – La maman super dentaire (The Super Dental Mom) Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Thu Nguyen is a Dental Super Mom (Quebecois edition)! She is arguably the most famous Vietnamese Dentist in Canada. Dr. Nguyen is a successful practice owner, mother of three boys, a polyglot (speaks four languages for those too lazy to look that up), and an expert at Beach Body workout DVDs. She’s got a unique story and great insight on getting that work/life balance we all need. Dr. Thu Nguyen joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from her Instagram workout photos to her love for Pho and pasta. Notes of Interest *Looking for a Paperless option in your practice? Yapi is a great option *Everyone tries out their long- lost French skills- translate if you dare! *Work life balance: Started 10 years ago with a small office and began to grow her knowledge in business leadership. She has grown her practice to 6 ops. *Biggest advice for moms: Have help. Her parents help care for the kids as well as having help at home. Getting help in some areas of your life can help your life thrive. *Being multilingual in a practice: Quebec uses French and English, it depends on the patient background. *Canadian Healthcare: Dr Nguyen finds American Insurance discussion perplexing because it is not something they deal with in Canada. She discusses children’s Medicare treatment limitations as well as Medicaid challenges to improve payout for treatment. *Growing up in Italy: Now we understand why the Swiss are neutral! Dr. Nguyen speaks Italian, French, English, and Vietnamese *Dr. Thu Nguyen is a big fan of Beachbody Workout DVDs and posts her workouts on Instagram *Life in Canada: Canadians love to eat snow with maple syrup, and Dr. Nguyen is a fan of Celine Dion *Mean courtship practices: Dr. Vo’s wife glared at him the first time he saw her, Dr. Nguyen threw away gifts from her future husband, but he persisted for 10 years. *Dr. Nguyen is a big fan of Instapot cooking. Links Yapi – https://yapiapp.co/ – Nifty Thrifty Deal for Yapi – $200 credit towards ANY Yapi Plan and 3 months of Insta review for FREE! (Mention Nifty Thrifty Dentists) Dr. Thu Nguyen Practice – https://drethunguyen.com/en/ Instant Pot Vietnamese Food Recipes – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1743007402687050/ Instant Pot – https://instantpot.com/ Celine Dion – http://www.celinedion.com/ Acknowledgements “pour que tu maimes” is property of Celine Dion

Episode 20: Dr. Julie Swift – The Lipstick Periodontist Jan 17, 2019

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November 28, 2017 Dr. Julie Swift is the amazing Lipstick Periodontist. She is a Periodontist by day, lipstick sales sensation by night, and awesome Mom/Wife every day. She is the owner/founder of Topeka Periodontics and Implants and also operates her own team of Lipsense All-Stars that have made over thousands in sales. Dr. Julie Swift or Dr. Julie Woods as many on Facebook know her joins our show to discuss topics ranging from men selling lipstick and periodontal procedures that GPs should be doing. Notes of Interest *Dr. Julie Swift is the founder and co-owner of Topeka Periodontics and Implants *She has been a periodontist for 14 years in Kansas *Dr. Swift came into Lipsense after reluctantly hosting a Lipsense party *She has only been involved in Lipsense for 4 months *Dr. Swift says the key to Lipsense success are “relationships” *Her favorite Lipsense color is Purple Rain *She feels that GPs should try to do more crown legnthening and implants *Dr. Swift also feels that GPs should learn how to restore more Hybrids *She says the most annoying thing GPs do is to accuse specialists of stealing their patients 😛 Links Topeka Periodontics and Implants – http://www.topekaperio.com/ Lipsence – https://seneweb.senegence.com/us/ *Acknowledgements * Family Guy is property of Fuzzy Door Productions and Fox Television Our Lips are Sealed performed by The Go Gos and property of IRS Records

Episode 21: Dr. Michael Ling – Asian Dentist on Fire Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Michael Ling is an Owner/Dentist of Clarence Street Dental Group and a speaker for Practice on Fire. He is also, according to Glenn and Vinh, the number one Chinese Dentist of all of Canada. Dr. Ling is passionate about helping Dentists create a “self-managing” team and ultimately create a “self-managing” practice. Dr. Michael Ling joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics such as his dislike for Celine Dion and his love for poutine. Notes of Interest *Dr. Michael Ling’s father, Dr. Sumner Ling founded Clarence Street Dental Group *Michael agrees that his father is a gunner and can outproduce him all day long *The switch that flipped for Dr. Ling was focusing more on training his team *Empowering his team has helped his practice reach new heights *Dr. Ling notes that you should delegate innovation and decision making to your team *He is the most non-Canadian Canadian, disliking hockey and Celine Dion *One of the goals of Practice on Fire is to help Dentists find a good work/life balance *Dr. Michael Ling is a speaker on Practice On Fire educating on how to create a self-managing team *The next Practice on Fire event is on March 16-17 in San Diego *Nifty Thrifty Discount for Practice on Fire = 50% Off Registration with promo code SuperNiftyVIP (Only 7 spots avaliable) Links Practice on Fire – https://practiceonfirelive.com/ Clarence Street Dental Group – https://clarencestreetdental.com/ Poutine – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine Celine Dion – http://www.celinedion.com/ Acknowledgement “My heart Will Go On” is property of Celine Dion and Sony Music

Episode 22: Dr. Yolanda Mangrum – Dental Boss Lady Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Yolanda Mangrum is the owner of Petaluma Dental, a multi-specialty practice in Sonoma, California. She is also the author of “Hire to Inspire”, a coach with Fortune Practice Management, and founder of Luminary Education Center. She is the epitome of a Dental Boss Lady. Join Glenn and Vinh as they discuss her “why” and whether or not she’ll include wine in her dental convenience store. Notes of Interest *Dr. Yolanda Mangrum opened her first practice in 1999 *Ten years later she purchased the Petaluma Dental group *She eventually merged her two practices together to create her current office *Dr. Mangrum’s practice employs a whopping 12 Dentists and 39 overall employees! *Petaluma Dental Group is a multi-specialty practice *Petaluma has a Dental “convenience store” that offers items ranging from toothpaste to probiotics *Dr. Mangrum did not take Glenn and Vinh’s suggestion to sell wine at her practice *She is also a coach with Fortune Practice Management *Dr. Mangrum recently launched her dream project – the Luminary Education Center. *She is a member of the Delivering WoW Inner Circle *She truly believes that there is potential for greatness to be unlocked in every individual. Links Petaluma Dental Group – http://www.petalumadental.com/ Fortune Practice Management – https://fortunemgmt.com/index.cfm?Page=Yolanda-Mangrum Hire to Inspire – https://www.amazon.com/Hire-Inspire-Leaders-Consistently-Achieve/dp/1505521041 Acknowledgements The Boss is property of Universal Pictures Parks and Recreation is property of NBC Universal Run the World is property of Beyonce

Episode 23: David Kolbe – The Kolbe Assessment Jan 17, 2019

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David Kolbe is a family man, an attorney, and the CEO of Kolbe Corporation which provides the Kolbe Assessment. The Kolbe Assessment is the only validated assessment that measures a person’s conative strengths. Not just another personality test, Kolbe helps one to understand the talent they were born with and how to “Be Your Best Self.” The assessment is a tool that has been used with companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to Dental Practices. David joins Glenn and Vinh to review their Kolbe assessments and to give them reasons why they should retire as Dentists and become full-time podcasters. Notes of Interest *The Kolbe A Index is the most common Assessment given by Kolbe Corporation *Kolbe measures your instinctive way of doing things and the Result is called your MO (method of operation). *Kathy Kolbe, David’s Mom, founded the corporation 35 years ago *Kathy and her team dedicated themselves to helping adult and child learners overcome barriers and maximize their success. *David Kolbe has lived and breathed the Kolbe Concept® from its inception. *He worked as an attorney and as a Legislative Director before he becoming the CEO of Kolbe. *David feels that the Kolbe Assessment is a great way to help you and your staff pinpoint their stregnths *Beyond the assessments, the Kolbe Corporation provides seminars and training for businesses *David Kolbe admits that he put his future wife through the Kolbe Assessment *David’s grandfather is E.F. Wonderlic who is the founder of the famous Wonderlic Test *Take the Kolbe A Index Assessment – Take the Kolbe A™ Index Links Kolbe Corp – http://www.kolbe.com/ Wonderlic – https://www.wonderlic.com/ *Acknowledgements * Family Feud is owned by ABC Network SNL is owned by NBC

Episode 24: Dr. Gina Dorfman – The Queen of Yapi Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Gina Dorfman is a Dentist, a speaker, an entrepreneur, and the Queen of Yapi. One of the leading patient communication platforms on the market, Yapi was created because Dr. Dorfman saw a problem that needed to be fixed. That’s what Dr. Gina Dorfman is. A problem solver extraordinaire! She can be seen providing solutions to Dentists at the speaking circuit and in social media. Join Glenn and Vinh as they talk to Dr. Dorfman about topics ranging from Ivan the Terrible to Grey Goose Vodka (not Russian by the way). Notes of Interest *Dr. Gina Dorfman is originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia *Her family settled in Southern California in the late 1980s *Dr. Gina Dorfman graduated from the USC Dental School in 2000. *She owns a thriving Dental practice and practices part-time *Yapi was created because she saw limitations in her practice software *Dr. Dorfman worked with her Father to create Yapi *She is a speaker for Practice on Fire *Dr. Dorfman’s German Shepherd Axel can be heard barking in the background. We think our voices were scaring him 🙂 *Nifty Thrifty Deal for Yapi – $200 credit towards ANY Yapi Plan and 3 months of Insta review for FREE! (Mention Nifty Thrifty Dentists) *Here are the translations to the Russian segment between Vinh and Gina: Good afternoon – dobry yenz Nice to see you- rad vas vidit You look very pretty – ty vygladish oshen mila How are you – kak Dela I’m doing good- ya zameshatel na My Russian is bad- moy russky ploh Thank you- spasiba I am a dentist- ya stomatolog Do you listen to podcasts? Vy sluush she ty podcast Glenn is stupid- Glenn gloop Glenn looks like an idiot- Glenn vyglyadit kak idiot Laugh at him – smeeyatsya nad nim Goodbye – proshshai Links: Dr. Gina Dorfman Practice – https://yourdentist.net/ Practice on Fire – https://practiceonfirelive.com/ *Acknowledgments * Conan show is property of TBS

Episode 9: Dr. Ana Dougherty – The Yoga Dentist Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Ana Dougherty is a practicing Dentist in San Antonio, Texas. But she’s not just any regular Dentist. She’s the Yoga Dentist! Known for her Yoga videos on YouTube and her Yoga CE course, Dr. Dougherty is on a mission to spread the benefits of Yoga to Dentists everywhere. Ana joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from her love of Brazilian cheese bread to her struggles as a Vegetarian trying to eat at Brazilian Churrascarias. Notes of Interest: *The Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ *Dr. Ana Dougherty is originally from Brazil and grew up in Florida *Ana has been practicing Yoga for over 8 years *She practices with her husband Larry at Rolling Oaks Dentistry *She recently taught a Yoga CE course at the Texas Dental Association Meeting *Her goal is to reach more Dentists with her Yoga CE courses Links from the show: “Couples Retreat” yoga scene- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl6SpFVJoUA “How to take Yoga Photos on Instagram” Awaken with JP – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9bmvQFtOHk Yoga Dentist Childs Pose- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFPmd_fSJPM&t=31s Yoga Dentist Camel Pose- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCPOHo7ddgg&t=14s Yoga Dentist Cat and Cow Pose- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW698IIMaGY&t=24s Acknowledgments “Couples Retreat” is property of Universal Pictures “How to take Yoga Photos on Instagram” is property of Awaken with JP No copyright infringement intended.

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