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All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Dr. Gregg Raymond and Karen Raymond.Eric and the Raymonds discuss strategies to move a dental practice to an insurance free business model. The Raymonds share insights into the benefits and challenges of this move.Questions we will discuss:Was there a time you were in network w/insurance or were you always an OON provider?How did you resign?What were the challenges with moving away from insurance?How did it affect the practice being OON?What is the one thing you would want to say to a dentist who was in network right now to shed some light on the opportunity?RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Dr. William Lopez.Eric and Dr. Lopez look at strategies to success with a fee-for-service business model.About Dr. William Lopez:Dr. William Lopez was born in Atlanta. His father is Cuban and his mother was from Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. He earned a Masters in Biology from Georgia State University and completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at The Dental College of Georgia. Following dental school, Dr. Lopez completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry with an emphasis on dental implants and complex comprehensive treatment. Dr. Lopez is a member of the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the local Spear Dental Study Club. Dr. Lopez resides in Augusta with his wife, McKenzie and their two daughters and son. In his free time, Dr. Lopez is learning how to play the piano, enjoys hunting, golfing and traveling with his family.RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Dr. Ron Rotem.Eric and Dr. Ron look at how a dental practice can operate without reliance on dental insurance.Discussion Questions:Was there a time you participated with insurance?What were you thinking during the years of heavy PPO participation?If you had to do it over again what would you do differently?How does your team handle insurance questions on New Patient phone calls?Were there any time constraints or anything that prevented you from doing it before you decided to go for it?What advice do you have for anyone who seems hamstrung by the world of PPOs?About Dr. Ron Rotem:Dr Ron Rotem earned his DDS degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1991 so he has been practicing for 30 years. For the last five years he has been in a multi-doctor practice. He has not participated with insurance for the last 25 years. He loves doing sedation and implants.RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Dr. Mike Kobliska.Eric and Dr. Mike look at how Dr. Mike moved away from insurance with a peek at revenue and collections over the transition period.Discussion Questions:What was your time like during the years of heavy PPO participation?What did you say to patients about your move away from insurance?What was their response after you made the change?How does your Admin team handle insurance questions on New Patient phone calls?Were there any time constraints or anything else that delayed the move? And now that you have done it, what advice do you have for anyone who seems hamstrung by the world of PPOs?RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Dr. Brian Nilges.Eric and Dr. Brian take a close look at his journey from insurance dependence to insurance independence. They talk about what worked, what could have gone better, and where things are today.Questions we will discuss:What were you thinking during the years of heavy PPO participation?Were there time constraints or was there something else that prevented you from making the move away from insurance?Dr. Brian had losses of $1.5 million over 10 years due to insurance write offs. Looking back, what would you have done differently?What advice do you have for other Doctors who seem hamstrung by the world of PPOs and the write-offs each month?Let’s talk numbers. How did your financial situation change?  RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Ted Cole, inventor and Founder of UV Angel., and Dr. Linda Lee, Chief Medical Affairs & Science Officer with UV Angel.Eric and his guests discuss the development of UV Angel and its utility in healthcare for infection and pathogen control.Questions we will discuss:Tell us about UV AngelWhere did the idea come from?How long has it been in usage?What makes it safer than other systems?How much $?  How does it help increase my business?  RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by the Digital Dentist Dr. Lorne Lavine.Technology in the dental practice has the power to streamline systems and improve treatment outcomes and the patient experience. But it has the potential to expose unsuspecting dentists to liabilities they may not consider. Listen to Coach Eric and his guest Dr. Lorne Lavine as they discuss some common issues with technology in the practice.They discussed:Is Ransomware really a threat?What is the usual cost associated with an attack?Threats to IT contractors serving dentistry?Ransomware and HIPAAWhat is Whitelisting?Can I take care of this on my own?What is Threatblock?RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Danielle McKinley of PCIHIPAA. They discuss HIPAA, vulnerabilities, and the benefits of simplifying HIPAA, PCI, and OSHA compliance for their dental practice.They discussed:Compliance changes practices should know aboutWhat’s a risk assessment?What are the most common HIPAA violations?How do practices get hit with penalties?What’s a Business Associate Agreement?What’s one thing a practice can do today to improve their compliance status?What are two common myths about compliance?How do I train someone in HIPAA? How can you turn compliance into savings?What’s the number one thing a practice can do to prepare for an incident?RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Certified Financial Advisor Eric Miller, co-founder and Chief Financial Advisor of Econologic Financial Advisors. They discuss how dentists can become more financially successful.They discussed:How to Treat Your Practice Like an InvestmentHow to Create Wealth Outside of the PracticeCompensating YourselfHow to Maximize the Value of Your PracticePlanning for Exiting the PracticeRESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by Dr. Michael Goldberg and they discuss the challenges you’ll face when considering a move to operating on a fee-for-service basis.They discussed:What would you say are the biggest systemic issues that most dentists face?What should non-insurance-dependent practices focus on first?What was your “Why”?What would you say we have to do to adapt to the new reality post-covid?What is NP value?What is the first step in moving out of the insurance game?ADA says sleep disorder is big. How can you take advantage?RESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by long-time All-Star client Dr. Troy Walton and they discuss the benefits and challenges with offering airway-driven dentistry.They discussed:What is airway-driven dentistry?The impact a poor or compromised airway has on patientsHow airway-driven dentistry relates to general dentistry, periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgeryImplementation in the practiceBilling challengesFinancial implicationsHow to promote the approach in practicesRESOURCES

All-Star Dental Academy Co-Founder and VP of Training Heather Nottingham is joined by Cynthia Goerig, CEO of Legacy Life Consulting.Heather and Cynthia talked about Legacy Life Consulting’s “Accepting Affluence” course on mindset and money. The course will help you break free of old models that keep you from making more money – shifting your beliefs from earning and proving yourself to a state of allowing and accepting. What if we all have the birthright to be affluent, and it is what the universe wants for us? We kink up the hose of receiving abundance with our past patterns and pain regarding money, keeping us from receiving more.RESOURCESVisit https://www.legacylifeconsulting.com/accepting-affluence-course/ to learn more about the course and to take advantage of Cynthia’s special offer.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by the Digital Dentist Dr. Lorne Lavine. Technology in the dental practice has the power to streamline systems and improve treatment outcomes and the patient experience. But it has the potential to expose unsuspecting dentists to liabilities they may not consider. Listen to Coach Eric […]The post Essential Technology Needed in Your Practice appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by attorney David Ehrlich. A dental practice and dentists have exposure to a variety of legal issues. Attorney David Ehrlich joins Coach Eric for a discussion on what issues dentists must consider and mitigate. They discussed: Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements Wrongful dismissal Potential claims […]The post Legal Issues in Dentistry appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Founder and CEO Alex Nottingham JD MBA is joined by Piero Falci, a mindfulness and mindful living instructor. They discuss the role that mindfulness has in everyday life, and the profound impact it can have on stress and happiness. About Piero Falci: Piero Falci teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindful Living and the […]The post Mindfulness and Happiness appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by guest Colin Carr of Carr Real Estate. One of the biggest investments an independent dentist will make in their business is the physical space required for a practice. Colin Carr is a seasoned commercial real estate agent and speaks with All-Star Mastery Coach Eric […]The post Commercial Real Estate Success appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by guest Dr. Ted Morgan. Eric and Dr. Morgan talked about dental membership plans. Dr. Morgan was an early adopter of this concept and has used it successfully to grow his fee-for-service practice. After implementing his plan, he realized that memberships aren’t just a way to […]The post Dental Practice Membership Plans appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by guest Dr. Barry Polansky. They discussed Dr. Polansky’s various books and how to streamline dental practice systems, and how efficiency is a powerful determining factor for successful practices. About Dr. Barry Polansky: Dr. Barry graduated from Univ of Penn School of Dental Medicine in […]The post Soft Skills and Systems – Efficiency in the Dental Practice appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by guest Dr. Ace Goerig, author of many guides on financial planning. They discuss how dentists and their teams can quickly become debt free and eventually financially free. Topics included: The three steps to create wealth The new paradigm of investing Cautions about retirement plans […]The post Creating Wealth Quickly and Safely appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.

All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery is joined by guest Adrienne Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates. They discuss the role that a solid HR foundation plays in a successful dental practice. Topics included: Why having a solid HR foundation in the dental practice important The biggest threat in dental practices today How […]The post Building A Solid HR Foundation appeared first on All-Star Dental Academy.