The Tooth and Coin Podcast

Many dental practices are paying more than necessary in credit card fees due to hidden charges. Apex Payment Solutions offers clear pricing, cost comparisons, and tools to help dentists reduce expenses and improve their bottom line.

Dr. Zak Allmand shares his journey on the Tooth and Coin podcast, from military dentistry to owning a $2.8M practice with low overhead. He highlights innovative tech, smart partnerships, and founding Apex Payment Solutions to help dentists tackle credit card fees. His story offers valuable business insights for dental professionals.

Online fraud is a growing threat to dental practices. A Georgia practice recently lost over $65,000 to a banking scam. Protect your business: enable 2FA, monitor accounts, diversify funds, use strong passwords, and consider cyber insurance. Safeguarding your practice starts with proactive security measures.

Running a dental practice involves not just clinical expertise, but also sound business acumen. One of the simplest yet most effective strategies for financial management in a dental practice is setting daily collections goals based on your break-even point.

In the hustle and bustle of running a dental practice, it's easy to lose sight of where you're heading. It's time to ensure that your ship is sailing toward a horizon you truly desire and reassess whether you're in the right boat, rowing in the right direction.

In the world of dentistry, we often face challenges that aren't glamorous but essential to address. One such topic is dental supplies—a seemingly mundane subject. If you're wondering whether to invest in a particular product or how to manage the budget effectively, let's dive in.

In the world of dental practice ownership, creating a robust business plan is not just a beneficial exercise—it’s a necessity. It can shape the trajectory of your practice, help secure funding, and set a strategic roadmap for achieving your goals.

In the world of dentistry, managing your finances and optimizing tax strategies is a must. But chasing after too-good-to-be-true tax savings? That can land you in serious trouble.

As a dental practice owner, financial management can seem complex, but breaking down your financial statements and understanding key performance indicators can turn this daunting task into an actionable strategy for growing your practice.

How do you assess your business's performance beyond just looking at the numbers? How do you correlate your financial outcomes with your practice's results? Let's demystify the process of financial analysis by focusing on two critical reports: the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement.

Understanding why some partnerships flourish while others falter is crucial for dental professionals considering this path. This exploration dives into the dynamics of partnerships, from their foundational success factors to navigating various stages of the dental practice lifecycle.

Partnerships are pivotal decisions that can bring growth, shared responsibilities, and enhanced practice performance. However, these arrangements also come with their fair share of challenges and potential failures.

Have you ever wondered how dental practices measure the effectiveness and efficiency of their hygiene departments? This blog post aims to unravel the complexities behind these metrics, offering insights that could be critical for both dental professionals and practice owners.

In recent times, significant developments have emerged regarding the future of taxation in the U.S., particularly with President Trump's bold proposal to abolish the IRS.

The breakeven point—a crucial metric for dental practice owners. It's more than just a number; it’s a tool for practical management and goal-setting.

We're diving into the intricate world of financial statements and their importance in running a successful dental practice. Whether you're a dental practice owner or looking to understand the key financial metrics that impact your business, this intricate dive will offer insights into making strategic decisions.

We're tackling a hot topic in the dental community: tax estimates—what they mean for new and established practices, why they can be shocking, and how to manage them effectively.

Jonathan and Joseph are joined by Brian Hanks - one of the foremost talents aiding the dental industry - in episode 13 of the Tooth & Coin Podcast. Brian works nationwide to assist dentists buying and selling their dental practices. In this episode, he shares his expertise on navigating the worlds of buying and selling - including sharing some helpful resources (links in episode notes).

Financial statements can tell you how your business is objectively doing - but only if you know how to analyze them. In episodes 10-12 of the Tooth & Coin Podcast, Jonathan and Joseph break down what you should be looking out for on each of several different financial statements - including the pieces you shouldn't get too caught up in.

Financial statements can tell you how your business is objectively doing - but only if you know how to analyze them. In episodes 10-12 of the Tooth & Coin Podcast, Jonathan and Joseph break down what you should be looking out for on each of several different financial statements - including the pieces you shouldn't get too caught up in.

Financial statements can tell you how your business is objectively doing - but only if you know how to analyze them. In episodes 10-12 of the Tooth & Coin Podcast, Jonathan and Joseph break down what you should be looking out for on each of several different financial statements - including the pieces you shouldn't get too caught up in.

In this second half of the Team Goals episode, Jonathan and Joseph dive deeper in to leading your team to success. Don't forget to check out part one (episode 8)!

How do you keep your team engaged when you are trying to reach practice goals? Jonathan and Joseph discuss giving communication, practice missions, performance reviews and more in episode 8 of the Tooth & Coin Podcast.

The waters can get murky when you are trying to decide whether to pay someone as an employee or an independent contractor. How do you decide? Jonathan and Joseph delve in during this two part series.

The waters can get murky when you are trying to decide whether to pay someone as an employee or an independent contractor. How do you decide? Jonathan and Joseph delve in during this two part series.

In this episode of the Tooth & Coin Podcast, Jonathan VanHorn and Joseph Rugger discuss leadership. The larger your practice becomes, the more important it is to have leadership skills. For most people, it doesn't come naturally. What makes a good leader, and how do you become one?

Welcome to the Tooth and Coin Podcast - a revamping of the Start Your Dental Practice Podcast by Jonathan VanHorn, CPA/ABV. He is now joined by Joseph Rugger, CPA/CGMA to explore the ins and outs of running a dental practice from a CPA's perspective. This episode explains more about Jonathan and Joseph, as well as how the podcast will help dentists.

People like money. Nefarious people like to steal money - and sometimes they can find some pretty creative ways to do so. Fraud runs rampant in the dental industry. Some experts say that as many as 50% of practices deal with it at some point in time. How can you protect your practice? Jonathan VanHorn and Joseph Rugger discuss fraud in the dental industry in this episode of the Tooth & Coin Podcast.

As a dentist, opening up a dental practice can be daunting. You've gone to years of schooling to become a dentist, but likely have had minimal education or experience pertaining to how to run a business. In this episode of the Tooth & Coin Podcast, Jonathan VanHorn and Joseph Rugger discuss the challenges that they see many of their dental clients face when opening a new practice.

In episode 2 of the Tooth and Coin Podcast, Jonathan and Joseph discuss what a CFO is and how they can help your practice. Does your CPA act as a CFO for your dental practice, or do you need someone else? Listen to find out!

We are excited to announce that we will be launching a new podcast at Tooth and Coin in 2021, so be on the lookout for new episodes on this page!

Want to get more out of how you and your staff answer your phones? How about, when you should hire help? Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Callforce, who dives deep into the art of answering the phone and how to develop the right phone system for your practice. Having talked to many dentists over the years, I know that one of the most difficult things to "get right" is how you handle your phones, especially when you're starting out.

Should you consider a dental membership plan for your practice? In today's SYDP interview I sit down with Jordon Comstock CEO of BoomCloud to discuss why offering dental memberships can be great for your practice and how to increase your chances of success.

While the health of your family and friends obviously comes first, it’s more important than ever to build the right systems to attract more patients for your practice. Today’s guest Dan Delmain is an industry leading leader in helping small businesses generate patients and increase revenue through strategic online marketing and website design. We talk about everything from website design, to latest marketing best practices. I’ve personally seen how effective Dan’s methods are with his clients and in our talk he shares some incredibly powerful marketing and business strategies you can apply right away.

Struggle with case acceptance? Most dentists do. In our latest podcast episode, former SYDP guest Alex Nottingham shares his best strategies to improve case acceptance without relying on hype and pressure. You definitely don't want to miss this jam packed show.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, One of the most common questions I get in talking with dentist practice owners all over the country is how to acquire a dental practice successfully. As you likely know, there’s a massive difference between thinking about acquiring a practice and actually taking action on your plan.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 105 - Dr. Amanda Wilson, founder of Straight Smile Solutions tells us adding ortho can dramatically increase your practice’s revenue when done correctly.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 114 - Abby Chao co-founder of CollegeBacker.com shares tips to save for your kid's higher eduction as a dental practice owner.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 113 - Jeff Gladnick president and CEO of GreatDentalWebsites discuss the must have ingredients for an effective dental practice website.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 112 - CEO of Ideal Practices Jayme Amos discusses current entrepreneurial trends in dentistry, and why they matter to you.

Tooth & Coin Podcast - Dr. Paul Goodman and attorney Rob Montgomery discuss the frequently asked question: should buy a house or a dental practice first?

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 111 - Ryan Isaac cofounder of Dentist Advisors dives deep into the nitty gritty of financial planning and retirement for dentists.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Do you always feel like you’re playing catchup on learning the latest best practices for running a successful dental practice? Whether it’s taking yet another training, or listening to the top rated dental podcasts, it can often be a challenge to keep up.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 109 - Dr. Paul Goodman, of Dental Nachos fame, cover the nitty gritty in and outs of buying a dental practice.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 108 - What makes an “effective” dentist and how to improve productivity at your own dental practice with Dr. Hunter Smith, a Dental Town legend.

Hey Ambitious dentists! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! Can you believe there’s only a week left of 2018? We have a really great SYDP episode for you today, with our previous star guest Kiera Dent rejoining the show sharing how to optimize your dental practice.

When starting your dental practice, the list of things you “need to do” is virtually endless. You need to hire your first employee. You need to setup your website. You need to find the perfect office location. And in all the chaos of getting things up and running, many dentists neglect one of the most important components of successful dental practice.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 105 - Teresa Duncan from Odyssey Management shares the biggest mistakes most dentists make when it comes to insurance and the steps to avoid them.

Hello, ambitious dentists, Whether you’re just starting your dental practice career, or have been growing your practice for a while, you probably have experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a practice owner.

Happy New Years ambitious dentists! I hope you were able to finish 2017 on a strong note, and are ready for a great new year! To kick off the show in 2018, I’m excited to welcome two-time guest Dr. Graham Dersley back on SYDP. He’s seen some incredible success since he was last on the show and continues to build the ever popular Practice on Fire community.

Ambitious dentists, Note: Since the interview was published there have been some updates/changes to the tax code and how it affects dentists. While the episode is still valuable, be sure to check the latest updates for the best picture of the current tax laws and regulations.

Ambitious dentists, Can we get an encore? Today I am very excited to have dental consultant Kiera Dent back on the SYDP podcast for episode 101.You may remember when we had Kiera on the show for episode 92 where she shared how to choose the right dental consultant for your practice.

Ambitious dentists, Today I am very excited to share with you episode 100 of the Start Your Dental Practice podcast. What an incredible journey it has been.When I started the SYDP podcast just a few years ago, I had no idea what to expect, and I couldn’t be more happy with the community we have built.

Hello ambitious dentists, Today I’m very excited to share with you my conversation with Dr. Mike Dolby, founder of Practice in Your Pocket which helps you clearly understand the areas in which your dental practice is underperforming through leveraging technology.

Hello ambitious dentists, Today I have a fantastic interview with Samantha Leonard co-founder of Stream Dental which provides services to help dentists solve the age-old problem of HR.For most dentists, HR remains an unsolved mystery and if we’re being honest, is very often an afterthought in the endless list of todos throughout your day.

Hello ambitious dentists, For many dental practice owners, running a practice is often a lifelong dream. Despite the thousands of hours of education and hard work, there’s no better feeling than knowing you help your patients ultimately live a better life.

Hey, ambitious dentists, I have a really special treat for you today. Today, I’m on the other side of the mic yet again with Dr. Panks Dhingra. Dr. Dhingra and I recently became friends, when he reached out to learn a little more about the “dental podcasting community.”

Hey ambitious dentists, I recently had a great time being on the other side of the mic with Dr. Alan Mead on the Alan Mead Dental Experience podcast. Alan Mead likely doesn’t need much of introduction, as he’s one of the most respected people in the dental industry and is a cohost of the very popular podcast DentalHacks with Dr. Jason Lipscomb as well.

Hey ambitious dentists, I hope you had a relaxing Labor Day weekend and were able to put your extra day off to good use. I know I really enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Today I wanted to share a self-hosted episode where I talk about the differences between a general CPA and a dental CPA, and how to choose which one is right for you.

As a dental practice owner, your time is your most valuable asset. And like me, I’m sure you have an endless list of books and podcasts you want to consume at any given time.And while there are tons of AMAZING resources out there, sometimes finding the right resource for what you need now can be a little tricky.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, I have a really exciting interview for you today, with the one and only Weston Lunsford, CEO of Dental Intel…Dental Intel is one of the most popular tools used by dentists to help track the metrics and numbers that matter, so you can focus on dentistry.

Ever run into this problem? A patient comes into your office with a major tooth ache. Within minutes you know they need a procedure done. Problem is… the procedure is a bit on the expensive side.

Whether you’re just about to start your dental practice or looking to take your current practice to the next level, it all starts with building a good team. In dental school, you learned how to fill a cavity and spent thousands of hours studying dentistry… but I’m guessing you didn’t have to take a course on how to build a great team. Which is why I’m so excited to introduce today’s guest Alex Nottingham, CEO of All-Star Dental Academy.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 92 - Dental consultation Kiera Dent tells us how to choose the right dental consultation for your practice that will help your practice grow, not hold you back.

Just tuning in? Be sure to check out Part 1 SYDP 89 How To Buy A Dental Practice Today I’m really excited to be sharing part two of my self-hosted episode on how to acquire a dental practice. There’s a lot that goes into buying a practice successfully, and in today’s episode, I’ll expand on what it takes to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. If you enjoy these self-hosted episodes, be sure to let me know what you would like me to cover in the future and I will do my best to do so!

One of my favorite ways to stay “up to date” with the dental industry is to be active in a few high-value Facebook groups. And though “social media” often gets a bad rap for being a waste of time, I often find the discussions and comments highly valuable.When done correctly, Facebook groups help you stay on top of the latest trends and build meaningful connections with other dentists and professionals.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 89 -This self-hosted episode discusses everything you need to know about how to acquire a dental practice.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 88 - Norman Gelfand is an expert in commercial real estate discusses the 3 things he looks for in every dental practice lease.

Chances are if you’re listening to this podcast, you have some dental student loan debt. Having worked exclusively with dentists for most of my professional career, it’s not common for me to see aspiring practice owners coming out of school with 400-500k in student loan debt, and that’s only for a dental license!

According to recent statistics, 55% of American’s don’t have dental insurance. And if your practice is only serving the 45% of patients that do, you’re leaving a ton of money (and profit) on the table. One way to serve those without insurance is to offer an in-house membership plan, but when done improperly, it can often be more of a headache than a plus.

As technology continues to transform the dental industry, the world of insurance and credentialing has become increasingly complex. As a result, dentists are spending more and more of their valuable time trying to figure things out.And if we’re being honest, most dentists don’t exactly get excited about dealing with insurance and properly codifying their services.

One of the best parts about running the Start Your Dental Practice podcast is all the interesting opportunities that it has created for me, both personally and professionally. I get emails and phone calls from listeners all the time sharing their successes, failures, and all the big things they want to accomplish. It’s such a great feeling and an incredible honor.

There are many things that go into building a successful dental practice. Good marketing helps get patients in the door. A high-quality team makes sure things run smoothly.

We all know, getting on the front page of Google or Bing can have a huge impact on your business, especially when it comes to getting more patients in the chair. But how exactly can you improve your practices SEO? That’s not quite as clear.

Anyone can grow a successful practice with the right strategy, attitude, and a little bit of luck. I truly believe that. But being a dentist is about more than just padding your pockets. It’s about service. It’s about community. It’s about making a difference, while also building a life of financial freedom.

Since we launched the Start Your Dental Practice show just a few short years ago, the SYDP podcast has become way more than just a podcast... it has become a community of aspiring and experienced dental practice owners from all over the world.

Since we launched the Start Your Dental Practice show just a few short years ago, the SYDP podcast has become way more than just a podcast… it has become a community of aspiring and experienced dental practice owners from all over the world. And I couldn’t be more grateful for all the connections that have been made over the years.

It turns out, many dental practice owners need help getting their retirement plans in order, based on the incredible response we received from SYDP episode 75 with Tom Zgainer from America’s Best 401k. I received dozens of personal emails from SYDP listeners saying how informative the episode was and how it really helped them to start thinking about their future.

Tooth & Coin Podcast Ep. 79 - Successful dental practice owner Justin Short shares his tips on how to maximize productivity and break free from the never ending grind.

As a dental practice owner trying to grow your business, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to get patients in the door. But let’s be honest, with so many options, it can be just a little bit overwhelming. I’ve even experienced this myself, with my business DentistMetrics.

One of the hardest parts about running a dental practice is keeping a consistent revenue stream coming in month after month.Some months you might do great.. And the next month.. Not so much.

As we say time and time again here at Start Your Dental Practice, building a successful practice is many years of hard work. And while there’s no shortage of tips and strategies to help take your practice to the next level.. There’s something that isn’t often talked about in the dental space.

You don’t need a dental CPA who runs a podcast to tell you that the world of dentistry is changing. And changing fast.New ways to market, constantly changing best practices, and an increasingly competitive landscape. And for the millennials who are just getting out of school, things can get a little overwhelming.

As I’ve mentioned, on a few previous episodes of SYDP, I had the pleasure of speaking at and attending the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Event. It’s not often that I go to conferences that absolutely blow me away, but I can honestly say this was one of those times.

Everyone has their own reason for wanting to build a successful dental practice, and ultimately that reason is what keeps you pushing through, even when times get tough. Somedays you’ll be on top of the world, and others you’ll think about throwing in the towel.