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Thu Feb 05 2026
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 424
HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak
DESCRIPTION
In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast, Craig Spodak and Peter Boulden discuss various aspects of running a successful dental practice, focusing on the importance of hygiene, incentives for staff, and the challenges of scaling. They explore the disconnect in dental hygiene practices, the need for alignment within teams, and the potential for burnout in the profession. The conversation emphasizes the value of creating a robust business model that prioritizes general dentistry and hygiene, while also allowing for specialization when appropriate. The hosts encourage listeners to pivot and adapt their business strategies to ensure long-term success and satisfaction in their dental careers.
TAKEAWAYS
Sales-based jobs often yield better results in dentistry.
There is a significant disconnect in dental hygiene practices.
Incentives are crucial for performance in dental teams.
Simplistic and replicable business models scale faster.
A strong hygiene program can drive restorative work.
Burnout in dentistry often stems from high complexity and stress.
Alignment within teams is essential for success.
Dentists have the power to pivot their business models.
A robust hygiene program can enhance practice profitability.
Understanding unit economics is vital for sustainable growth.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes
02:55 The Disconnect in Dental Hygiene Compensation
05:50 Streamlining Dental Practices: Lessons from Tesla
08:30 The Value of Simplicity in Dentistry
11:23 The Profitability of General vs. Complex Dentistry
14:13 Building a Robust Hygiene Program
17:18 Creating a Stable and Sellable Dental Practice
19:45 Building a Sustainable Business Model
21:06 Aligning Team Goals for Success
23:31 Avoiding Burnout in Dentistry
25:49 The Importance of Pivoting in Business
29:12 Navigating Change and Volatility
33:19 Creating a Resilient Dental Practice
37:10 Outro
REFERENCES
Bulletproof Summit
Bulletproof Mastermind
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The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 424 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast, Craig Spodak and Peter Boulden discuss various aspects of running a successful dental practice, focusing on the importance of hygiene, incentives for staff, and the challenges of scaling. They explore the disconnect in dental hygiene practices, the need for alignment within teams, and the potential for burnout in the profession. The conversation emphasizes the value of creating a robust business model that prioritizes general dentistry and hygiene, while also allowing for specialization when appropriate. The hosts encourage listeners to pivot and adapt their business strategies to ensure long-term success and satisfaction in their dental careers. TAKEAWAYS Sales-based jobs often yield better results in dentistry. There is a significant disconnect in dental hygiene practices. Incentives are crucial for performance in dental teams. Simplistic and replicable business models scale faster. A strong hygiene program can drive restorative work. Burnout in dentistry often stems from high complexity and stress. Alignment within teams is essential for success. Dentists have the power to pivot their business models. A robust hygiene program can enhance practice profitability. Understanding unit economics is vital for sustainable growth. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 02:55 The Disconnect in Dental Hygiene Compensation 05:50 Streamlining Dental Practices: Lessons from Tesla 08:30 The Value of Simplicity in Dentistry 11:23 The Profitability of General vs. Complex Dentistry 14:13 Building a Robust Hygiene Program 17:18 Creating a Stable and Sellable Dental Practice 19:45 Building a Sustainable Business Model 21:06 Aligning Team Goals for Success 23:31 Avoiding Burnout in Dentistry 25:49 The Importance of Pivoting in Business 29:12 Navigating Change and Volatility 33:19 Creating a Resilient Dental Practice 37:10 Outro REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind