Trail Blazing in the Digital Dentistry World with Dr. Baron Grutter

by | Jan 10, 2018 | Maverick Mind Shifts

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Trail Blazing in the Digital Dentistry World with Dr. Baron GrutterTrying new things always has some risk involved but today’s guest, Dr. Baron Grutter, has pushed the limits and found that taking chances pays off more often than not. Listen in to get some great information and motivation from Baron as he explains how he got to where he is and discusses how he navigated his dentistry career and came out as a leader, teacher, and innovator in the field.

Baron talks in detail about the effect digital dentistry has had on his practice and how he has integrated cutting edge technology into his business. He also talks about mindset and the importance of delegating tasks and keeping a great team around you. The effect on clients and the money saved by his innovative practice is also discussed and analyzed. Baron elaborates on some incredible orthodontic software that could quite possibly be a game-changer in many practices.

Key Quotes:

  • “Don’t be afraid to try something because worse thing that’d happen – you’d go back to what you were doing.”
  • “Maybe I’m digitally claustrophobic or whatever- I want to be able to interact with other people.”
  • “If I know an answer I’d love to share it.”
  • “I want things to not look so complicated- because it is so intimidating for most people.”
  • “All you do is bring in the model, move the teeth where you want to, press go, and it sets all the movements for you.”
  • “I can do a 10 aligner case (10 upper and 10 lower) and it’s under $100 for me.”
  • “If you can save $1500 on your lab bill, you could literally hire a whole assistant, do two cases a month, and she/he would have 4 hours of work that entire month and the salary would be completely covered.”

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Passion Focused Dentistry with Dr. Mike Grossman

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Hints for Happiness

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Passion Focused Dentistry with Dr. Mike Grossman - RD PodcastThe pressure on dentists to be able to do all types of procedures and do them excellently could be hurting the profession and your practice. Dr. Mike Grossman joins us on the show to share his wisdom and insight about how he found his own niche that has allowed him to focus his efforts and be more effective.

Mike also talks about the way he leads his businesses by using delegation and helpful guidance as a way to make things run smoothly for everyone. He also shares his experiences starting out in the career, who guided him along the way and how he ended up as an owner. We also discuss time management and the importance of pursuing progress rather than perfection.

Key Quotes:

  • “Find the one thing, even if it’s fillings, that you’re excited about and run with that.”
  • “If you’re creating value and you’re enjoying it, then the financial rewards will follow.”
  • “Delegating is trusting people to do the right thing and having them understand that you’re there as a support not as a boss.”
  • “There is that surprise no matter what, whatever discipline, whatever niche procedure you dive into when you first start.”
  • “There’s a huge push for dentists in general that they feel like if they’re not doing implants especially, but implants and every aspect of dentistry, and doing every aspect of dentistry well, then they’re not doing it right.”
  • “I like to really focus in on what excites and motivates me professionally.”
  • “The trap is definitely getting into the habit of always comparing yourself to other dentists who are doing XYZ.”

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