Dr. Avi Patel @doctor.avi - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #137

Questions:(11:11) "What would you describe has been some of the value from the people that you’ve been working with?"(13:51) "When does a case kind of graduate to an orthodontist level?"(17:29) "Are clear aligners covered under insurance?"(19:09) "What percentage of insurance companies do cover aligners?"(20:18) "If a case becomes complex mid-treatment, does that affect ortho insurance coverage?"(21:30) "What’s your timeline cutoff for referring out a long case?"(24:17) "Of all patients you talk to, how many are referred out vs. treated?"(28:25) "How many orthodontists are you teaching to have this conversation?"(43:04) "Did you see yourself where you are now five years ago?"(48:39) "Where’s your family from?"(49:06) "What part of New York are you moving to?"Quotes & Wisdom:🧠 “I realized I can be me in another location. It’s not where you live, it’s who you are.” — Avi (45:57)🌱 “Dentistry is a practice. Knowing your limits is the first step.” — Avi (13:34)💬 “I would respect a practitioner more if they said, ‘This is out of my scope.’” — Avi (22:51)💡 “You shouldn’t only refer to someone because the owner does. You are your own entity.” — Avi (42:54)🦷 “It’s not about the money, it’s about the quality of life. That’s what allows you to focus on the little details—and that’s what healthcare is about.” — Brendan (31:17)📈 “Insurance is just marketing. The trade-off is you just can’t charge a lot.” — Avi (38:33)🔄 “Don’t forget that the person who you were five years ago would be proud of who you are today.” — Avi (45:57)🤝 “If you can build that ‘got your back’ relationship between GP and ortho, it’s harmonious. That’s the beauty of the profession.” — Avi (30:49)🎯 “Most sticky situations happen because GPs are treating only patients who are asking for aligners—not those who need it.” — Avi (27:49)🔥 “Commit to the patient experience. Stop giving the shell of an experience.” — Avi (40:28)Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #137My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 4.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher