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Practice Autonomy Podcast
by Dr. Chris Griffin
Practical, no-fluff conversations on building an independent, resilient, and profitable dental practice. Dr. Chris Griffin shares battle-tested systems—from membership plans to in-house workflows and practice efficiencies—that protect your autonomy and help you thrive. You should be able to practice the way you want to... period!
Episodes
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The Storm has Arrived for Private Dentistry
Back in 2011, I gave a lecture called “The Coming Storm for Dentistry.” I warned that insurance companies would choke reimbursements while corporate dentistry scaled up and swallowed private practices. Fourteen years later… well, here we are. In this week’s Practice Autonomy Podcast, we open that...
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How to Develop Superstar Staff, Discover Their Secrets, and Keep Them Happy
Staff has gotten so expensive. It's so expensive to keep good team members that any successful dentist knows it is the #1 item on the P&L by far these days. And yet, it's so important to keep those key players. The success or failure of a dental practice is overwhelmingly dependent on its staff,...
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How to Take an Extra Day Off Every Week and Produce the Same
Most of us waste a ton of time each day. I'm not asking any dentist to rush through any procedure or exam. You should demand excellence for yourself every second of every day. But, you're kidding yourself if you think you're not wasting time. My theory is that if you are taking a day away from…
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Behind the Scenes of the Last Bootcamp - So you want to be a dental speaker?
20 Bootcamps in 5 years. Enough was enough. It was time to move on.... But, it was a ton of fun and also super challenging. I'll share what made it great and what some dentists do to try to make your life miserable if you put on courses to try to help them. The REAL life of a dental speaker isn't...
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Dentists Need More Practice Autonomy Now Before It's Too Late
Here's what the Practice Autonomy is all about. Each episode, you'll hear proven systems, strategies, and stories that help you cut insurance dependence, streamline your workflows, bring more work in-house, and protect one main thing as a private practice dentist, your freedom.
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Rising from the Ashes of Your Dental Practice: 12 Steps to Rebuild after Catastrophe Strikes
Current events are full of crisis events that affect so many, dentists included. In 2013 a lightning strike started a fire that burned down my dental practice. 4 months later I delivered a lecture on how we responded to the crisis in 12 steps. While some things have changed, the principles and…
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3 Types of Crowns You Can 3D Print in Your Dental Practice
CAD/CAM milling technology including CEREC is dying on the vine. The march to 3D printed crowns is underway and if you get in on the front end of the bandwagon, you can save tons of overhead on your lab bills. There are 3 Big Ways to 3D print crowns right now. Listen up and catch the wave of the...
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3 Most Profitable 3D Printing Procedures for Dentists
Some of the things dentists rave over as they add 3D Printing to their practice are really cool, but don't exactly move the needle when it comes to ROI. Then, there are a small few that pay the way for everything else the super techy nerd gene that all dentists have (myself included). Today we're...
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Getting Started in 3D Printing at Your Practice from Scratch – 3 Simple Ways
You realize you need to start 3D printing. You're busy. We're all busy. But... You realize you need to start 3D printing for all the amazing reasons you're hearing and reading about. What is the easiest and simplest way to start from absolute zero? Here are the 3 simplest ways to start printing…
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3 Case Acceptance Problems that 3D Printing Solves for Dentists
Case acceptance and case presentation problems are rampant in our profession. Is it us or is it the patients who get in the way of them getting optimal care? Maybe it's a little bit of both, but luckily things are getting easier. 3D Printing can break down some of the biggest barriers that cause...
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How 3D Printing Can Help Build Your Practice During a Recession
Will we, won't we... Are we going to have a recession, who knows? The "Experts" all say we will. But, most dentists I know haven't seen it yet. Still, if there was a way to improve your practice overall while securing your practice in the case that we MIGHT have a recession. Well, that's what I...
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Best 3 Free Softwares for 3D Printing
3D Printing can be expensive enough when you're first getting started. Why not use FREE software if it's just as good? We think so, too, and this episode is dedicated to helping you make good and informed decisions as you start your 3D printing journey. Visit us at www.3dpa.org for more 3D…
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3 Ways 3D Printing Makes Same Day Dentistry Possible Like Never Before
Same Day Service has been a buzzword in dentistry since the early days of the CEREC and milled crowns. Until 3D Printing burst onto the scene in 2020, most dentists didn't feel like things like same day starts for clear aligners or dentures were possible. Everything is changing rapidly and here…
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3 Ways 3D Printing Will Make Your Dental Practice Better
I'm not only talking about only lowering overhead or reducing the need for more staff, I'm talking about making the quality of your practice better. Here are 3 ways 3D printing will do that. Go to www.3DPA.org to get 3 FREE checklists for our Top three 3D Printing Procedures we use everyday in my...
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3 Everyday Procedures that 3D Printing Will Change Forever
Dentistry is always changing, but 3D Printing is speeding that up fast. Learn 3 procedures that dentists do everyday that will be so impacted, that they will be changed forever... And sooner rather than later. Go to www.3DPA.org to get FREE checklists for our Top 3 3D Printing Procedures we use...
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What am I missing by not 3D Printing in my dental practice?
There is a ton of buzz around the topic of 3D printing in dentistry today. 3D Printing opens the doors to ways that 3D Printing can help any dentist. If you're just now starting your journey, or you are just now realizing there is something to this, don't worry... You're not too late! Here are 3...
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How to Keep Your Hygienist Happy So She Doesn’t Quit
A quick update on the No Surprise Act from the ADA and, then... The main event. An article from a hygienist explains how we can keep hygienists happy. That way they won't quit and cut off the lifeline of the practice and such. Every dentist should hear this one and then read the article for...
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No Surprise Act Will Affect Dentists - No Surprise Here
Once again, dentists are caught in the crosshairs of more regulation. While it seems it could have been worse, all of us will likely have to change some of our ways to stay on the right side of the law. On today's Dental Headlines Show, we will discuss: Which (Very Few) Dentists are Exempt The…
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Dental Headlines - Jan. 7, 2022
Dentistry in the News: January 7th, 2022 WHO finally recognizes SDF. What's on 2nd. I dunno who's on 3rd. AI is coming and where is Will Smith when you need him to fight a robot? Dropping PPOs is always a good idea apparently... Duh Bonus points if you know what POSA is and what to do when you…
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When and How Can We Re-Open? – Dr. Tom Larkin Takes Action to Save Our Practices
Dr. Tom Larkin is a professor and a private practitioner. He has been screaming (well, not screaming, he's pretty soft-spoken) from the rooftops for years that we had to change the way we operated because it was just a matter of time before our profession would be changed forever. Enter COVID19.…
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Special Crisis Edition – How to Rise From the Ashes Again
When this crisis if over, we must Restore our Practice, Remake our Systems, Rebuild our Dreams, and Reclaim our Future. Note: you can watch this video in our Facebook group here In 2013 I faced a similar crisis when my practice burned down overnight. This lecture details the exact steps I took…
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Orthodontics Under Assault – Dr. Amanda Wilson Reveals the Real Dirt on the Ortho Industry
TOO BUSY TO LISTEN RIGHT NOW? GET THE TRANSCRIPT HERE Dr. Amanda Wilson levels with dentists about what is going on in ortho today and with Smile Direct Club, including strategies to take them on and use their millions spent to boost your own practice. Dr. Amanda candidly pulls back the curtain...
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Can Memberships Rescue Practices Under Assault? – State of Dentistry 2019
Jerry Jones and Dr. Chris Griffin unveil the #1 way to rescue dental practices under assault using memberships among other brilliant ideas. Recently Jerry Jones released the shocking 6th edition of the State of Dentistry. He has researched every aspect of the current dental economy and…
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Drs. Erin Elliott and T-Bone Agarwal – Future Shifts of Private Practice – Season 3 Episode 3
The Dynamic Duo of Erin Elliott and Tarun “T-Bone” Agarwal is fighting the status quo of how to practice and how to learn better than Batman and Robin teamed up to fight crime. Just exchange Raleigh, North Carolina for Gotham and you get the idea. Nestled in the Appalachians is one of the hottest...
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Elijah Desmond – Dental Super-preneur Season 3 Episode 2
Elijah Desmond is the dental Super-preneur whirlwind who is famous, not for being a hygienist, or for co-founding DentalHub 360, or for co-founding Smiles at Sea, or Driven Dental Marketing…. Those things are cool and all, but Desmond is famous for being just a tremendous human being. This was...
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Dr. Nathan Ho – New Patient Expert – Season 3 Episode 1
Today we interview Dr. Nathan Ho, new patient expert with a specialty in getting tons of amazing ‘real’ reviews. This is quickly becoming the number 1 way to get patients at a reasonable cost. You can watch part one of this awesome interview on his Facebook Group, Dental Win Win. You can also…
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Productive Case Acceptance – Season 2 Episode 10
We’re back with Chris Moriarity, productivity specialist and overall great guy. In this episode Chris shares how he would approach the problem that I have been having lately…. Low Case Acceptance. No guys, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. You just have to roll up your sleeves and solve the problem....
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Renaissance Dental Mom – Season 2 Episode 9
Dr. Emily Letran is someone special in our profession. An immigrant from Vietnam, she has become a true leader in dentistry and an inspiration for women dentists everywhere. Her story is a tear-jerker, but the way she has conquered life step-by-step will leave you looking for her name on seminar...
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Season 2 Episode 8 – A Very Productive Coach Pt. 1
Chris Moriarity has worked with enough dentists by now that he knows that massive hyper-production is not the only important statistic. He also helps solo and private practicing dentists find out what makes them happy in their profession. Of course he knows how to make their production numbers…
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Season 2 Episode 7 – Stand Out as an Implant Dentist
We caught up with a true Stand Out Dentist, Dr. Ron Receuver of Louisville, Kentucky. He totally transformed the way he practices over the past decade to become the go-to guy when locals think of dental implants in that area. If you want to learn how to stand out as an implant dentist or just to...
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Life After Dentistry with Jerry Jones – Season 2 Episode 6
One of the biggest questions that I keep hearing is, “When Can I Safely Retire?” Well, if you have had that thought rolling around in your head, today is your lucky day. Jerry Jones is a practice owner and a dental marketing coach extraordinaire for over a decade. He has also been hearing that a...
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Dr. Mark Costes on Growing Multiple Practices – Season 1 Episode 5
Dr. Mark Costes is the founder of multiple dental practices and also of the wildly successful Dental Success Institute. Today, he gives his unique experiences to answer questions about dentists and their path toward growth and retirement. In this episode you will learn: The things you MUST get...
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Can Your Supply Company Help You Achieve Work/Life Balance? Season 2 Episode 4
A 4th generation CEO is breaking traditions and breaking the mold of the way that dental supply companies communicate with today’s dentists. Julie Charlestein reveals the cutting edge ways that she is steering her company, Premiere Dental, into the next frontier of interactive patient treatment...
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Reinventing Tomorrow’s Conferences – Season 2 Episode 3
Dr. Jason Luchtefeld is changing the face of one of the most famous dental conferences in the U.S. He joins us to discuss how the Dentaltown Townie meeting is staying ahead of the times and how they are innovating next year’s event to stay relevant with the changing tastes of today’s dentists.…
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The Silicon Valley Bonus System – Season 2 Episode 2
Walt Disney and Steve Jobs Inspired the Most Amazing Team Bonus System in History. Learn how you can convert it to your dental practice to motivate and reward your dental team WITHOUT creating a monster, runaway bonus system that will eventually wreck your practice and make everyone miserable. In...
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Season 2 Premiere – Is Live CE Dead? 7 Reasons You’d Better Hope Not
Season 2 Premiere – Our new direction will be 2 fold. First, we want to draw attention to the declining popularity of Live CE and to promote the 7 reasons why it is an integral part of our profession that we cannot let die. Secondly, we want to re-commit to our belief that a motivated, happy…
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7 Inconvenient Truths Bound to Change Solo Practice Forever – Season 1 Episode 24 – Finale
We’ve come to the Season 1 Finale and it has been quite a ride. As we finish this year I wanted to make sure that everyone listening understood that moving forward, this show will be focused on the Solo, Private General Practitioner. Along those lines and following up on the 7 Big Problems we...
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Saving this Profession – Season 1 Episode 23
It is true that we are members of one of the greatest professions on the planet right now. It is also true that anxiety is growing about our future. Today, I address a question that has become all too frequent at my seminars, “What is the Biggest Problem Facing Dentistry Today and How Can We…
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Stop the Overhead Surge – Season 1 Episode 22
One of the first line items to get blamed when things aren’t going all that well in your practice is your office overhead. While there are many instances where Overhead is the culprit, the way that dentists look at overhead and how to attack it, often overlooks the most effective ways to cure the...
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Controversial Scheduling Solutions that Solve Rampant Problems – Season 1 Episode 21
It you are victim of the “Chronic Cancellation Disorder” this episode is for you. We are NOT going to tell you we can solve this problem for you! Instead, we have a very unique way of dealing with the issue that is a complete Win/Win for you and the patients. Listen up and we’ll reveal this...
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Never Run Late Again – Season 1 Episode 20
Running late is one of the Top 3 causes of Doctor stress and burnout in the U.S. While it is truly impossible to KNOW exactly how long each appointment will take, it is very possible to control a schedule in a way that allows for speed, efficiency, quality, and staff happiness. Today we will...
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Harnessing Visualized Workflow to Create Amazing Workdays – Season 1 Episode 19
What if there were a way you could harness all that chaos, visualize the path of highest productivity with the least stress, and create a Workflow that allowed you to create a lifestyle that was ideal in every way: money, time off, happiness, fulfillment…. There is and it’s the concept of...
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Solving the Hybrid Digital Challenge – Season 1 Episode 18
Dental practices have been attempting to go completely digital for the last decade. It is a HUGE challenge. Today we discuss how we created a Hybrid Model that not only solved our ‘digital’ problem, but also solved the communication problem between the clinical and front office team members. In...
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7 Deadly Dental Practice Killers – Season 1 Episode 17
The 7 Deadly Wastes are paramount in any profitable production system in the world. In this episode we will delve into the 7 Wastes that Kill Dental Practices and Eat Away at Their Profits from the Inside Out. Learn how to Destroy these Internal Rots and You Will Be Well on Your Way to Creating a...
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Fusion of Japanese Efficiency and American Private Practice – Season 1 Episode 16
Today we flood the airwaves with the Ultimate Dental Productivity System that was crafted as a direct result of the careful application of Asian Efficiency principles from the LEAN Management Theory into the American Private Dental Practice. Some call this the Samurai Production System because it...
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Become a Dental Speaker, Author, and Expert – Season 1 Episode 15
Our Special Guest Penny Reed and I share our formula of how we became recognized in this elite club and how we think you should begin your journey to becoming an in-demand dental speaker, author, and expert if you have an interest in cracking into dentistry’s most inner circle, the Speaking...
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Practice Achievement Formula Part 2 – Team Chemistry – Season 1 Episode 14
We all know that without the Doctor or the Patients, no treatment can exist. I contend that without a sound team of fun, hard-working, motivated, and upbeat team members, neither the Doctor, now the Patient can have an outstanding visit to the practice. The Dental Team is THE KEY to unlocking...
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Practice Achievement Formula Part 1 -Season 1 Episode 13
Years of searching led me to a discovery that changed the way we view every single action involving the pursuit of practice growth and happiness. The answer to Ultimate Practice Success is not found on some remote mountaintop in a monastery or in a tiny cabin in an inaccessible swamp. The true...
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Stressed Out Doc to 3 Day Weeks Plus Bass Fishing – Season 1 Episode 12
This week we share a couple of really big success stories. One of my former coaching clients was the epitome of a stressed out dentist for years before he discovered how getting more productive led him to such great increases that he could go to 3 day weeks. He even had so much free time on his...
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Dental Butterfly Effect – Season 1 Episode 11
The Butterfly Effect is very real and very misunderstood leaving most dentists unaware that they have just shot a hole in the middle of their production goals without even realizing it. Solving this mysterious phenomenon cures most ills. This week we continue down the path we started in episode 9...
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Practical, no-fluff conversations on building an independent, resilient, and profitable dental practice. Dr. Chris Griffin shares battle-tested systems—from membership plans to in-house workflows and practice efficiencies—that protect your autonomy and help you thrive. You should be able to practice the way you want to... period!
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