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Episode 10: Dr. Steven G. Mautner – “Mauty” Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Steven G Mautner aka “Mauty” is a Dentist from Florida who is known for his insightful yet controversial posts on DentalTown. Recently banned from DentalTown, Mauty has taken his talents to Facebook and his posts are informative, thought-provoking and as controversial as ever. Listen as Mauty talks to Glenn and Vinh about his unique Dental philosophy and his ultimate goal to accept every single Dental plan in existence. Notes of Interest: *The Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ *Legwork PRM – https://www.legworkprm.com/ *Keating Dental Arts – https://keatingdentalarts.com/ *Wallace Specialty Insurance – http://www.insurance4dds.com/ *Online Dental Consulting – https://onlinedentalconsulting.com/ *Dr. Steven Mautner got the nickname “Mauty” from his buddies back in New York *Mauty graduated from NYU Dental School and has been in practice for 30 years! *His advice to Sleep Apnea patients, “Just lose some weight, you’ll sleep fine.” *Mauty feels that too many Dentists are pressured to practice a certain way *He feels the Dorky Dentist Code rules DentalTown *His favorite comedians are Larry David, Ray Romano, and Jerry Seinfeld *Please leave us a review on iTunes. It helps us out by reaching new listeners and we would truly appreciate it.

Episode 11: Michael Arias – The Dental Marketer Jan 17, 2019

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Michael Arias is the host of The Dental Marketer Podcast and the owner of a Dental “Ground Marketing” company. He has worked with Dentists, Dental Groups, and Consultants to develop unique marketing campaigns that are budget friendly. He joins Glenn and Vinh to talk about how Dental professionals can use Ground Marketing as an extra tool in their marketing campaigns. Mr. Arias also discusses random topics from sign spinners and his thoughts on passing out flyers in the club. Notes of Interest: *The Dental Buddies post that started it all – “Sigh. Why is it that some cultures just have no concept of time and its importance?” *Uncle Mauty, Dr. Sonia Smith, Dr. Anthony Gonzales, and Dr. Mitra Bolouri give their opinions on the Dental Buddies post *Ground Marketing is essentially Guerrilla Marketing *Michael Arias trains Dental staff members to become Ground Marketers *Ground Marketing activities take place on the streets and in public places for maximum impact *Michael helps Dental practices attract new patients with creative budget friendly campaigns *Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with Michael Arias right here – https://calendly.com/michaeltdm Links from the Show The Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Legwork PRM – https://www.legworkprm.com/ Keating Dental Arts – https://keatingdentalarts.com/ Wallace Specialty Insurance – http://www.insurance4dds.com/ Online Dental Consulting – https://onlinedentalconsulting.com/ The Dental Marketer Website and Podcast – http://thedentalmarketer.site/ *Acknowledgements * The Chappelle Show is the property of MGM Television No copyright infringement intended.

Episode 12: Dr. Baron Grutter – 3D Printing Dentist Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Baron Grutter is a the Co-owner of the Blue Sky Bio Academy and course director for the Blue Sky Bio Digital Orthodontics course. Dr. Grutter is also a 3D printing expert who has printed everything from ortho aligners to special reading glasses for his daughter. Not only is he a talented Dentist with a knack for 3D Printing, he is also a strong advocate for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) research and a huge supporter for SMA awareness. Listen as Dr. Grutter talks to Glenn and Vinh about topics ranging from money saving tips using 3D printers to his love for Double Chicken Chopped salads from Subway. Notes of Interest: *Dr. Baron Grutter is the owner and practicing Dentist at Happy Rock Dental *Dr. Grutter teaches courses ranging from surgical implant planning to Digital Ortho for Blue Sky Bio *He is the owner of two 3D printing machines – Form2 and Moonray 3D Printers *Dr. Baron Grutter’s daughter Nella was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) *SMA is a genetic disease affecting the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement. *Dr. Grutter is very active in the SMA community and a big supporter of Cure SMA organization *He has created a special Facebook page (Prayers for Nella) for those who want to follow Nella’s progress *Dr. Baron Grutter will be teaching Digital Ortho in upcoming courses in LA and Chicago *Use promo code “NiftyThrifty” to get $200 off the Digital Ortho Course *Fake Arnold Schwarzenegger makes an appearance Links from the show: Happy Rock Dental – https://www.happyrockdental.com/ Dr. Baron Grutter Course Page – https://www.barongrutterdds.com/ Blue Sky Bio Academy – http://www.blueskybio.academy/public/main.cfm Prayer for Nella FB Page – https://www.facebook.com/PrayersforNella/ Cure SMA – http://www.curesma.org/ GWENDOLYN STRONG FOUNDATION – https://thegsf.org/ The Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Legwork PRM – https://www.legworkprm.com/ Keating Dental Arts – https://keatingdentalarts.com/ Wallace Specialty Insurance – http://www.insurance4dds.com/ Online Dental Consulting – https://onlinedentalconsulting.com/ Acknowledgements “Sandstorm” is property of Darude No copyright infringement intended

Episode 13: Scott Keyes – Scott’s Cheap Flights Jan 17, 2019

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Scott Keyes is the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, a web service that alerts you when there is a ridiculously great travel deal. Scott is the flight searcher-in-chief, spending 8-12 hours a day on Google Flights and he oversees daily operations at Scott’s Cheap Flights. He has traveled to 45 countries (and 45 states!) and has lived in Mexico (Oaxaca), Mozambique (Maputo), Chile (Santiago), and the United States (all over). Scott joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss his favorite vacation destinations and his love for Mauritian cuisine. Notes of Interest: *Scott’s Cheap Flights sends you alerts when there is a great deal. There are three membership plans and they are $5 or less per month. *Scott’s Cheap Flights was created when Scott created a “cheap tickets” newsletter for his friends. *His newsletter and website exploded overnight and is now one of the most popular travel deal sites on the web *Growth of Scott’s Cheap Flights has been driven by word-of-mouth, press coverage, flight giveaways, and Reddit. *Many of the deals Keyes offers are a result of what he calls “fat-finger discounts (airline employee priced it at $59 instead of $590)” *Some of his most brag-worthy finds include round-trip tickets to Kenya for $310, Rio for $363, and Bali for $348. Links from the show: Scott’s Cheap Flights – https://scottscheapflights.com/ Chez Dodo – http://www.chezdodopdx.net/ The Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Legwork PRM – https://www.legworkprm.com/ Keating Dental Arts – https://keatingdentalarts.com/ Wallace Specialty Insurance – http://www.insurance4dds.com/ Online Dental Consulting – https://onlinedentalconsulting.com/ Acknowledgements “Anger Management” is property of Columbia studios “SNL” is property of NBC studios “Never Gonna Give you up” is property of Rick Astley and RCA records No copyright infringement intended

Episode 14: Tracy London Driver – Monday Bites Jan 17, 2019

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Tracy London Driver is the creator of Monday Bites, a collection of funny Dental videos that features lip-synching and dancing. Not only is Tracy the resident performer at Dr. Patricia London’s office but she is also the Insurance Coordinator there as well. Tracy London Driver joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from her love of verifying insurance to becoming one of Mauty’s newest fans. Notes of Interest: *Tracy has been working for her sister Dr. Patricia London for twenty years *Monday Bites was created after Dr. London gave Tracy the task of creating videos *She has done over 160 videos and almost all of them have Tracy in them *The videos features lip synching and dancing by Tracy and various patients *Unlike the name of her videos, she does not shoot these videos on Monday *Monday Bites has been a great marketing tool for their office Links from the show: Monday Bites – https://www.facebook.com/MondayBitesTracy/?ref=br_rs Patricia A. London, DDS – http://www.drpatricialondon.com/ Legwork PRM – https://www.legworkprm.com/ Keating Dental Arts – https://keatingdentalarts.com/ Wallace Specialty Insurance – http://www.insurance4dds.com/ Online Dental Consulting – https://onlinedentalconsulting.com/ Smart Practice Dental – http://www.smartpractice.com/shop/wa/category?cn=Dental-Supplies&id=1&m=SPD&mc=true Wells Fargo Practice Finance – https://practicefinance.wellsfargo.com/ Acknowledgements “Some Beach” is property of Blake Shelton and Warner Bros. “Carpool Karaoke” is property of The Late Late Show No copyright infringement intended

Episode 15: Adam B. Levine – Let’s Talk Bitcoin Jan 17, 2019

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Adam B. Levine is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the long running Let’s Talk Bitcoin! show and the LTB publishing network. He is also the founder and CEO of Tokenly, a company building open source tools to make Tokens more useful and more usable to everyone. Adam’s goal is to educate the masses about cryptocurrency and show how it can be a viable and sustainable currency. If any of that flew over your head, then listen in as Adam joins Glenn and Vinh to talk some Bitcoin. Notes of Interest: *Akeem the Nigerian Scam Artist makes an appearance *Adam B. Levine has been forced to use his middle name more often due to the immense popularity of the “other” Adam Levine *Adam manages, advises, schedules, and edits the content for Let’s Talk Bitcoin! *The LTB Network is a publishing platform created for content providers to present the ideas and people involved with Cryptocurrency *Adam B. Levine deals mainly with Bitcoin and not so much with the smaller cryptocurrencies *In June of 2014, he launched LTBCOIN, the first Cryptocurrency Rewards Program *Tokenly builds tools that allow organizations to issue and redeem Customized Cryptographic Tokens *Tokens can be used to grant users rights, access, and verify ownership in a way that is trustless and efficient. Links from the show: Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network – https://letstalkbitcoin.com/ Tokenly – http://tokenly.com/ Maroon 5 – http://whatloversdo.maroon5.com/ Acknowledgements “Conan” is property of Warner Bros. Television “Captain Phillips” is property of Sony Pictures “Mr. Robot” is property of NBC Universal Television No copyright infringement intended

Episode 17: Dr. Christopher Phelps – The Dental Entrepreneur Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Christopher Phelps is an Entrepreneur, General Dentist, Best selling author, Dental Speaker, and mentor. He is recognized as the only Dentist to be named a Cialdini Method Certified Trainer (CMCT) and he teaches those principles in his “Ethical Principles of Persuasion in Dentistry” seminar. Dr. Christopher Phelps joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from his newly created coaching program to his love for Napa Valley wines. Notes of Interest: *Dr. Christopher Phelps first became a Dental Entrepreneur when he sold his notes in Dental School *His notes became so popular that some classmates started copying them without paying for them. *Dr. Phelps encrypted his notes by copying them on red copy paper from Kinkos *He was a partner in four Dental practices but left the partnership and assumed the two worse ones *Dr. Phelps was able to turn two under-performing practices into thriving offices *He was a fan of Dr. Robert Cialdini and became a Cialdini Method Certified Trainer *One of his most popular seminars is “Ethical Principles of Persuasion for Dentistry” based on Cialdini Methods *A future goal is to create Dental practices within retirement communities *Dr. Christopher Phelps will be rolling out a Coaching Program to help Dentists achieve success Links from the show: Nifty Thrifty Discount for Dr. Phelps Courses – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/training-resources/ Carolinas Dental Center – http://carolinasdentalcentermatthews.com/ Dr. Phelps Helps: Concept to Practice – http://www.drphelpshelps.com/seminars/ Influence at Work – https://www.influenceatwork.com/principles-of-persuasion/ Kolbe Index – http://kolbe.com/ Howell Mountain Vinters – http://www.howellmountain.org/ Haber Family Vinyards – http://www.haberfamilyvineyards.com/ Belle Glos – http://belleglos.com/wines/ Acknowledgements “Star Wars” is property of Lucasfilm LTD “Red Red Wine” is property of UB40 and EMI “Outsourced” is property of Russell Peters No copyright infringement intended

Episode 18: Dr. Shakila Angadi – The Inspired Dentist Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Shakila Angadi is a practicing Dentist and the founder of The Inspired Dentist. Her goal is to help educate the Dental community about Emotional Intelligence(EQ) and improve their lives in the process. Not only is Dr. Angadi coaching Emotional Intelligence through The Inspired Dentist platform, she is also the Mind-set coach for The Delivering WOW Community. Dr. Shakila Angadi joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from her love for Target and President Trump’s low EQ. Notes of Interest *Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability *Recognize, understand and manage our own emotions *Recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others *Like many Dentists, Dr. Angadi was a perfectionist and this mindset brought about a lot of stress *Seeking answers, she began studying EQ which has changed her life *Dr. Shakila Angadi is now a certified EQ Coach *Being aware that emotions can drive our behavior and impact people are hallmarks of EQ *Understanding EQ, helps one to manage their emotions especially when they are under pressure *Dr. Angadi feels that Dental professionals sorely need EQ training due to the stresses our profession *She strongly feels that EQ can help avoid conflicts within your dental practice *The Inspired Dentist is the Facebook page for her personal coaching on Emotional Intelligence Links from the show The Inspired Dentist – https://www.facebook.com/theinspireddentist/ Nifty Thrifty Discounts – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/dental-discounts/ Emotional Intelligence – http://www.danielgoleman.info/topics/emotional-intelligence/ Acknowledgements The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is property of Warner Bros. Television Forrest Gump is property of Paramount Pictures

Episode 19: Jasmin Haley – The MOMgienist Jan 17, 2019

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Jasmin Haley is a Dental Renassaince Woman. She’s a Hygienist, an educator, a Mom, and a Hip Hop historian. She co-hosts the MOMgienist podcast which focuses on the challenges of being a parent while working and dealing with the demands of Dentistry. An overachiever at heart, she just created another podcast called Beyond the Prophy. Jasmin joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss the dynamics of the Dentist/Hygienist relationship and her love for Rumchata. Notes of Interest *Jasmin Haley is the co-founder of 2 podcasts, Beyond the Prophy and Momgienist *Mrs. Haley hails from Jamaica Queens NYC!! *She is an accomplished speaker and speaks to many Dental Hygiene Organizations. *Jasmin is an education consultant for an HIV/AIDs interprofessional program at University of Maryland. *Her mission is to promote oral health and provide mentorship to help educate other professionals and patients. *Jasmin’s Hip Hop Knowledge is second to none. She’s also a connoisseur of Alize and Rumchata 🙂 *The MOMgienist blog is about ways to self motivate one self as a parent, to encourage excellence, and sharing the struggles together. Links The Roadmap for Dental Success – https://info.niftythriftydentists.com/sales-page The MOMgienist https://www.momgienists.com/ Beyond the Prophy https://www.beyondtheprophy.com/ Rumchata – http://www.rumchata.com/age-gate Acknowledgements Blackish owned by ABC network and Hulu Coming to America movie owned by Eddie Murphy Productions Jodeci owned by Epic Records

Episode 2: Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah – The Dental Yoda Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah is a tenured professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry and is a trainer for OSHA and HIPAA protocols. He joins Glenn and Vinh to talk about how to save money in your dental practice by not overdoing personal protective equipment and also the dangers of keeping up with the “Dental Joneses.” Dr. Puttaiah also discusses random topics ranging from ghost peppers to rectal exams. Notes of Interest: *Recorded “Live” at Pho 69 – Dallas’ newest Vietnamese restaurant *Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah has been dubbed “The Dental Yoda” by Glenn and Vinh by mixing in humor as he weaves his infinite wisdom much like the Jedi Master. *According to Dr. Puttaiah, Dental students of today are a little more savvy due to their technology skills *Personal protective equipment = Gown, mask, gloves, eye protection, and headwear *Many offices “waste” money by not knowing which personal protective equipment is appropriate for the procedure *The danger of “Keeping up with the Joneses” applies to inside your practice as well as beyond it *Fake President Barack Obama makes an appearance *Nifty Thrifty Dental Deal of the Week = Nitrile gloves from Sam’s Club – $4.25 per 100 gloves (Updated Pricing) *Nifty Thrifty Foodie Deal of the week = Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chips Box includes: 6 Naked Chicken Chips, Burrito Supreme, Crunchy Taco and a Drink – $5 Links from the Show Nitrile gloves from Sam’s Club – https://www.samsclub.com/sams/mm-glove-large-2x200ct/prod18150526.ip?xid=plp:product:1:1 Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chips Box – https://www.tacobell.com/food/combos/naked-chicken-chips-box Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah OSHA/HIPAA Training – http://www.osha4dental.com/

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