Ascent Dental Radio

Radio host and audio and video producer David Wolf shares the importance of communication for dentists, and why communication is important both from a clinical and a business perspective. Dr. Coughlin also shares his perspective about communication do's and don'ts for dentists, based on his 35 years of practice.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Dr. Coughlin address the issue of Temporomandibular Disorder or TMD and what dentists and patients need to keep in mind about TMD, as well the treatment options that are available. Discover the patient signs and symptoms of TMD as well as the general cost for different treatments.  For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Andy Olsen, Director of Loft Light Media discusses how he creates videos for dentists that helps them to grow their practice. Andy shares video tips for dentists and what sets his services apart.  For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com   

Bob Tremblay, Sales Consultant/Business Growth Specialist with Patterson Dental Supply discusses some of the trends that he sees with dentistry and what you need to be aware of in your own dental practice.  To learn more about Patterson Dental, visit https://www.pattersondental.com To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascentdentalsolutions.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer de St Georges joins Dr. Coughlin to discuss the pros and cons of dental service organizations (DSO's) and managed serviced organizations (MSO's) and what new graduates need to consider before joining a DSO or MSO, or deciding if they want to start their own practice.  To learn more about Jennifer de St. Georges, visit www.jdsg.com To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and the services he provides, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Dr. Coughlin discusses sleep medicine and dentistry, the importance of sleep medicine, and what dentists and patients need to know about this topic. For more information, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Mike Pedersen, CEO of The Dental Boost, discussed how his agency is able to help clients dominate all their locations in Google organic search. Discover the biggest mistakes most dentists make when it comes to search engine optimization, and a more effective approach.  To learn more about The Dental Boost, visit www.thedentalboost.com  To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com   

This episode features Jim Gaitan, co-founder of Dentalfone, a website and app company focused on mobile platforms for improved patient engagement by dental practices. Discover the growth of mobile technology, statistics of use, and human behavior observations. Jim outlines how this game-changing technology is impacting internet search and how dental practices can increase their engagement and interaction with patients. To learn more about Dentalfone, visit https://www.dentalfone.com/  To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bret Royal, CEO of Implant Concierge, discusses the clinical and business benefits of guided implant surgery. Bret shares how he came to found Implant Concierge, and how dentists across the United States are benefiting from their services.  To to learn more about Implant Concierge, visit https://www.implantconcierge.com/  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Foresta joins Dr. Coughlin to discuss how dentists can use podcasting in their marketing efforts. Doug shares what podcasting is, how to get started in podcasting and how to create a successful podcast that builds your dental practice.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com  To learn more about podcasting, visit www.dougforesta.net 

Kim Ades, CEO of Frame of Mind Coaching discusses the thinking that it takes to overcome life and business challenges. Kim shares tips about how to shift your mindset for success.    To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Craig Sweitzer, founder of Sweitzer & Co., General Contractors, discusses how to design or renovate your dental office for maximum success. Discover what you need to keep in mind when designing and building your dental office.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Author and speaker Chris Widener discusses the importance of influence for healthcare providers, and how to become more influential. To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Therapist and Registered Nurse Renee Simone returns to Ascent Dental Radio to discuss the difference between life insurance and "death insurance" and how dentists can use insurance to protect themselves and their family.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Dr. Chris P. Farrugia discusses success medical billing for dentists, and how dentists can increase their revenue via medical billing.  To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Kevin McGonigal of Patterson Dental discusses what dentists need to know about new imaging equipment and what, in his experience, goes into creating a successful dental operatory and office. Discover how getting the right equipment can help increase the value of your practice and increase staff morale.  To learn more about Ascent Dental Solutions and the services they provide, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

This episode features an interview with Renee Simone, RN, LICSW, as she discusses transformational vs. transactional approaches to leadership in healthcare. Discover how to inspire and lead your staff.  For more information about Renee, visit www.changehappensinc.com  For more information about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

This episode features an interview with Alice Warner-Melhorn, the Director of Policy at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as she discusses the ways in which the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is supporting oral health initiatives and how the Foundation is working to fill the gap in oral health care needs.  To learn more about the foundation, visit https://www.wkkf.org   To learn more about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features an interview with marketing guru Ron Sheetz as he discusses how to use testimonials in your dental practice for marketing success. Discover why the way you are currently using testimonials is most likely not working as well as it should, and what to do instead.  For more information about Dr. Coughlin and Ascent Dental Solutions, visit www.ascent-dental-solutions.com 

Steve Parker from Excellence in Dentistry discusses his journey in helping businesses grow in various industries, and the takeaways for dentists in terms of how they can grow their practice. Steve discusses what he sees as trends and the evolution of the dental profession, including the role of DSO's and MSO's.