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Dental Dialogue

Dr. Dawn Durbin & Kimberly Lucas

16 episodes

9 months ago

Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the crucial balance between acquiring new patients and retaining existing ones. They provide valuable insights into the different stages of a dental practice's life cycle and offer tips for evaluating the need for new patients versus focusing on patient retention. CONNECT WITH US Visit our Website: https://emergedps.com/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergedps/ Pleas...

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Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the crucial balance between acquiring new patients and retaining existing ones. They provide valuable insights into the different stages of a dental practice's life cycle and offer tips for evaluating the need for new patients versus focusing on patient retention. CONNECT WITH US Visit our Website: https://emergedps.com/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergedps/ Pleas...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (16/16)

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New Patient Acquisition vs. Patient Retention: A Critical Balance for Dental Practices

Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the crucial balance between acquiring new patients and retaining existing ones. They provide valuable insights into the different stages of a dental practice's life cycle and offer tips for evaluating the need for new patients versus focusing on patient retention. CONNECT WITH US Visit our Website: https://emergedps.com/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergedps/ Pleas...

1 year ago

13 minutes

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Do you know all the things your practice management software will do to help you?

In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the importance of effectively utilizing dental practice management software. They highlight the critical role that proper training and understanding of the software play in optimizing practice management and patient care. The hosts emphasize the need for both the dental team and the doctor to be adequately trained in utilizing the software to its full potential. CONNECT WITH US Visit our Website: ...

1 year ago

18 minutes

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The Valuable Role of Intraoral Cameras in Building Patient Trust and Case Acceptance

In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the often underappreciated and underutilized tool in dentistry - the intraoral camera.They discuss the impact and value of incorporating intraoral cameras into dental practices. The hosts share their insights from personal experiences and conversations in the dental community. They also explore how the intraoral camera can be a game-changer in patient education, treatment planning, case acceptance...

1 year ago

14 minutes

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Creating a Patient-Centered Practice: Strategies for Building Relationships and Trust

In this episode, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the vital importance of creating a patient-centered practice in dentistry. They emphasize the need to build strong relationships with patients, addressing how all office systems should support the patient's experience. The hosts provide valuable insights into communicating with patients effectively, involving them in treatment decisions, and integrating technology to enhance the patient's journey. Kimberly and Dr. Durbin offer ...

1 year ago

14 minutes

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Building a Referral-Based Dental Practice

Description: Hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the shift from external marketing to building a referral-based dental practice. They emphasize the trust and benefits associated with referred patients, share strategies for fostering referrals, and highlight the importance of recognizing and rewarding patients who refer others. Dr. Durbin also stresses the need to track the source of new patients and the substantial return on investment from a referral-based approach. Tune in to t...

1 year ago

23 minutes

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Understanding SOAP Notes: Essential Chart Write-Up Techniques for Dental Professionals

In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the significance of soap notes and chart write-ups in the dental field. Soap notes are a standardized method of documenting patient treatment, and they play a vital role in organizing chart notes for easy access to information. The hosts delve into the components of soap notes, which include subjective (S), objective (O), assessment (A), and plan (P) sections. They emphasize the legal import...

1 year ago

12 minutes

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Building a Strong Financial Foundation

In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, host Dr. Dawn Durbin shares a personal story of finding freedom while cycling and draws parallels to the liberation she experienced upon mastering budgeting for her dental practice. Alongside co-host Kimberly Lucas, they delve into the process of understanding and implementing budgeting, emphasizing the need to shift the perception of budgeting from being constrictive to empowering. The hosts offer insights into tracking financial numbers,...

1 year ago

19 minutes

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Insurance Detox - Navigating Dental Insurance Challenges

Hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin explore the complexities of dental insurance and provide insights into reducing plan participation and negotiating contracts. They emphasize the financial challenges faced by dental practitioners and offer practical steps for evaluating insurance contracts and communicating with patients during transitions. The episode delivers valuable strategies for small dental practices to navigate insurance challenges while providing top-notch care and maintaining...

1 year ago

26 minutes

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Reducing the Negative Impact of Dental Emergencies in Your Practice

Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the challenges of managing dental emergencies in practice and offer practical strategies to reduce their negative impact. They emphasize the importance of identifying trends in emergency cases, tracking patient calls, and defining what constitutes a dental emergency. The hosts explore innovative approaches, such as videoing post-op instructions, to ensure patient compliance and ...

1 year ago

21 minutes

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Beating Dental Burnout: Practical Ways to Stay Inspired and Energized in Your Practice

Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin address the issue of burnout in dentistry and its impact on professionals and society. Through personal insights and practical advice, they discuss recognizing burnout, creating an ideal workday, and embracing creativity to prevent and address burnout. Their conversation offers valuable strategies for dental professionals to prioritize well-being and rediscover their passion for dentistry. CO...

1 year ago

12 minutes

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Enhancing Communication and Coordination through Morning Huddles

In this episode Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the vital role of morning huddles in dental practices and their impact on patient care. They emphasize the significance of these huddles in ensuring operational efficiency and effective communication within the dental team. They stress the importance of morning huddles in bringing the dental team together to strategize and plan effectively for the day's operations, regardless of the practice's size. They highlight the value of cohesiv...

1 year ago

6 minutes

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Navigating Dentistry's Challenges: Staff Shortages, Cancellations, and Building Patient Relationships

In this episode, Kimberly and Dr. Dawn discuss the current challenges in dentistry, including staff shortages, patient cancellations, and financial planning. They emphasize the importance of building strong patient relationships and preparing for unforeseen circumstances. The hosts invite listeners to share their struggles and concerns for future podcast topics, aiming to provide solutions for dental practitioners. Listeners are encouraged to participate in the conversation by visiting the po...

1 year ago

7 minutes

Dental Dialogue

Understanding Budgeting for Dental Practices: Financial Strategies for Success

In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin shed light on the often-neglected topic of budgeting in the dental industry. They delve into the challenges faced by dentists in understanding and managing their finances. The hosts share personal experiences to emphasize the transformative power of budgeting, from providing stability during emergencies to achieving financial freedom. Recognizing the lack of formal education on financial management in den...

1 year ago

8 minutes

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From Dental Assisting to Business Coaching: Kimberly's Journey in Dentistry

In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, Dr. Dawn Durbin and Kimberly Lucas discuss Kimberly's remarkable journey in the field of dentistry. Kimberly shares her experiences starting as a dental assistant at 16 years old and the pivotal moments that led her to become a successful business coach in the dental industry. Listeners will gain insights into the various roles she held in dental offices, her experiences working with influential figures in the field, and her transition into busi...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Dental Dialogue

Unchaining Debt: How Dr. Durbin Transformed Her Dental Practice and Finances

In this episode, Dr. Dawn Durbin shares her journey from a traumatic dental experience in childhood to becoming a successful dentist and business owner. She details her struggles with overwhelming student debt, the impact of a Dave Ramsey seminar, and the resilience that led to achieving a debt-free practice. Dr. Durbin's story is an inspiring testament to overcoming adversity and finding professional and financial fulfillment in dentistry. Tune in to witness Dr. Durbin's transformative journ...

1 year ago

19 minutes

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Introducing Dental Dialogue

This episode introduces Dr. Dawn Durbin, a dentist, and Kimberly Lucas, a dental professional business coach. Together, they discuss their backgrounds and the inspiration behind their new podcast, Dental Dialogue. Key Points: Dr. Durbin shares her experience overcoming significant dental school debt and creating a thriving practice.Kimberly Lucas highlights the importance of structure and systems in achieving success in dentistry.Both hosts emphasize the connection between a happy team, stres...

1 year ago

4 minutes