The Insightful Dentist

Transforming Dental Practices: Insights from the 2024 North Carolina Dental Society Annual Session

In this must-listen episode, recorded live at the 2024 North Carolina Dental Society Annual Session, host Duncan Jennings brings you an engaging discussion with three industry leaders:
Antwine Jackson 🌟, President and Founder of Enitech
Matt Leatherman 📊, Lead Compliance Consultant at Abyde
Jake Houck 💼, Senior Account Executive at iCoreConnect
Are you ready to revolutionize your dental practice? Join us as we explore how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the dental landscape. You’ll discover:
Why cyber liability insurance 🛡️ is no longer optional but essential for safeguarding your practice.
Proven strategies to effectively prepare for data breaches 🔒 and protect your patients.
The transformative potential of AI and cloud technology ☁️—and how it can enhance your services and efficiency.
Key insights into maintaining HIPAA compliance ✅ and ensuring the security of patient data.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with vital knowledge that can elevate your practice and enhance patient trust. Tune in now to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of dental technology! 🎧

Investing in Employee Benefits: Innovative Strategies from Eric Ludwig and Candy Whitaker

In this episode of The Insightful Dentist, host Duncan Jennings engages with Eric Ludwig and Candy Whitaker from Interactive Medical Systems to uncover how investing in robust employee benefits can revolutionize your workplace 🦷.  In just 16 fast-paced minutes, uncover hidden nuances of healthcare coverage and discover compelling strategies to attract and retain top talent 🎯. Learn about the transformative power of comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and wellness programs 💯. These benefits aren’t just perks—they’re essential tools for managing out-of-pocket expenses and elevating employee satisfaction. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how these innovative strategies can propel your office to new heights!
 
The Insightful Dentist is produced by Association Briefings.

Financial Planning for Business Owners: Insights from Jacob Tolley, Jim Gray and Tom McCuiston

In this episode, recorded live at the North Carolina Dental Society Annual Session, host Duncan Jennings chats with Jacob Tolley, founder of the Tolley Financial Group, Jim Gray, comptroller at Total Medical Compliance, and Tom McCuiston, managing partner at McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC. The conversation centers around financial planning for business owners, focusing on optimizing 401k and cash balance plans, prioritizing pre-tax strategies, and emphasizing the importance of financial management, auditing, tax planning, retirement savings, and succession planning.
 
The Insightful Dentist podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Dentistry Dollars: Navigating Credit Card Processing with Phil Nieto

Tune in as Duncan Jennings, CIO, NC Services for Dentistry, in an informative discussion with Phil Nieto, the president of Best Card Team, as they delve into the crucial realm of managing credit card processing costs, optimizing merchant processing equipment, and implementing cost-saving strategies tailored specifically for the dental industry 🎙️.  Gain valuable insights, expert advice, and actionable tips that will empower you to navigate the intricate world of financial management within the dental sector with finesse and confidence 💪🏽. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that promises to revolutionize how you approach expenses and profitability in your practice 🦷💸.
 
The Insightful Dentist is produced by Association Briefings. 

Dental Practice Pitfalls: Navigating Challenges with Marc Leffler

In this episode, host Duncan Jennings, sits down with Marc Leffler, dental risk solutions lead at MedPro Group. Together, they discucss the biggest challenges dentists face professionally. From the crucial role of patient communication to the pitfalls of responding to social media reviews and staff members giving medical advice to patients, this discussion covers it all.

Financial Strategies: Combatting Staffing Challenges, Practice Expansion, and Successful Transitions

In our inaugural episode, host Duncan Jennings, sits down with Ben Collier, director of practice finance at SouthState Bank. Together, they delve into strategies for overcoming staffing challenges, provide valuable advice for dentists exploring the acquisition of additional practices, offer recommendations for those considering selling their practice, and emphasize the crucial role of cash in the dental business.
 
The Insightful Dentist is produced by Association Briefings. 

The Insightful Dentist Trailer

North Carolina services for dentistry, a subsidiary of the North Carolina Dental Society, presents The Insightful Dentist – an original podcast series featuring key voices in the dental industry discussing a wide range of topics that impact the profession. Join our host Duncan Jennings as he chats with leading industry voices in the profession, offering a relaxed journey into the professional lives of business leaders who focus on helping professionals succeed in their delivery of oral care. Check out the trailer for season one!