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Shawn Zajas Show84 ::: Data-Driven Dentistry: How Dr. Matt Allen is Transforming Dentistry With Different KindIn this illuminating conversation, Dr. Matt Allen shares his authentic journey from dental director to founding Different Kind, a dental technology company transforming how practices collect and utilize patient feedback. The episode explores Matt's sabbatical year that created space for his authentic brilliance to emerge, his experience navigating uncertainty without guarantees, and his vision for revolutionizing dental data collection. Through powerful metaphors about rivers, boats, and placing stones one at a time, Matt reveals how embracing his unique path led to creating technology that helps practices improve both patient outcomes and business performance. His story exemplifies how stepping beyond...
2025-05-1954 min
Real Double Dose Channel - Authority Spotlight Broadcast#TruthSeekersMastermindAlliance - God Ain’t Broke: IntroWelcome back to The Real Double Dose Channel- aka S&M ELEVATION! Hello Familianz & NewComing Friends! We hope and pray that all is being, doing, and going well with you all!Thank you all for joining us! Welcome to another amazing episode, growing within even moreexpansion!There is a lot of judgement from so many directions and almost a state of believing that as afollower of Christ, we were intended to live a poor & humble life… the Bible does NOT embracenor support this belief whatsoever. Of course, the disciples had to leave everything to FollowGod, and the rich man that co...
2025-01-1634 min
We Are Chaffee PodcastMatt Allen, D.D.S., on dentistry as public service & his tech venture DifferentKind, the two halves of life & our roles as parents, Liverpool fandom & communal singingMatt Allen, D.D.S., is a formerly practicing dentist who now is the CEO and co-founder of DifferentKind, a tech venture focused on making healthcare more human.
He talks with Adam Williams about how, having been the valedictorian of his high school class in Prescott, Ariz., he almost dropped out of Pepperdine University only months later, to dive full time into his band in L.A. They talk about the relatively safe choice of becoming a dentist like his father, and then the risk of leaving it behind to start a tech company.
They get...
2024-12-311h 19
We Are Chaffee PodcastMatt Allen, D.D.S., on dentistry as public service & his tech venture DifferentKind, the two halves of life & our roles as parents, Liverpool fandom & communal singingMatt Allen, D.D.S., is a formerly practicing dentist who now is the CEO and co-founder of DifferentKind, a tech venture focused on making healthcare more human.
He talks with Adam Williams about how, having been the valedictorian of his high school class in Prescott, Ariz., he almost dropped out of Pepperdine University only months later, to dive full time into his band in L.A. They talk about the relatively safe choice of becoming a dentist like his father, and then the risk of leaving it behind to start a tech company.
They get...
2024-12-311h 19
Kinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human🧠 Mind Flossing for Dental Professionals with Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja of Mind Ninja🧠 The Season 5 Finale of Kinda Different is here! Tune in as Dr. Matt Allen chats with Dr. Mahrukh Khwaja, who shares her journey from being a dentist to a workplace psychologist, emphasizing the importance of mental health and resilience in the dental profession. She discusses her experiences with burnout and depression, the tools she discovered for mental fitness, and how she founded Mind Ninja to support dental professionals. The conversation highlights practical strategies for overcoming stress, the significance of creating a kinder workplace culture, and the role of mindfulness and gratitude in enhancing well-being. Mahrukh also provides actionable insights for...
2024-12-1931 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanThe Dental Innovation Landscape from a Dental Investor's Perspective with Dr. Jeremy Krell of Revere Partners🏔️ What does the dental innovation landscape look like from 30,000 ft? How do policy and regulatory changes shape what we see? How can dental innovation produce social good? We'll answer these questions and more in the latest episode of Kinda Different. Your host, Dr. Matt Allen, chats with Dr. Jeremy Krell of Revere Partners and they discuss the importance of learning from other industries to improve dental care. Dr. Krell highlights the role of policy in shaping the future of dental innovation, particularly in data interoperability and access to care. Dr. Krell shares personal experiences that have influenced his perspective on he...
2024-12-0434 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanNearly Failed Airplanes and The Value of Improv w/ Dr. Brad Hughes of Vision Dental Partners✈️ Another episode of Kinda Different is here! Your host, Dr. Matt Allen, chats with Dr. Brad Hughes of Vision Dental Partners and they discuss the importance of vision and innovation in dentistry, the significance of building a brand within the community, and practical advice for young dentists to enhance their communication skills and patient relationships. They explore how a strong brand can transcend price competition and create lasting connections with patients, emphasizing the need for storytelling and understanding patient values. Brad shares personal experiences of overcoming obstacles and emphasizes the need for aligning core values with business practices, ultimately advo...
2024-11-1334 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanHow Face-To-Face Interactions Can Change Everything with Dr. Lauren Gerdin of Cherry Tree Dental🤗 In this episode of Kinda Different, Matt has the opportunity to chat with Dr. Lauren Gerdin, the Chief Dental Officer at Cherry Tree Dental. They discuss Dr. Gerdin's journey in dentistry, the importance of data in driving innovation, and the values that shape her leadership style. The conversation emphasizes the need for a human-centric approach in dental care, the significance of mentorship, and the empowerment of dental teams to enhance patient experiences.
You can get in touch with Lauren here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-gerdin-dds/
Website: https://cherrytreedental.com/
Learn more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.diffe...
2024-11-0625 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanPushing Limits: From Kickflips to a 24 Op Practice w/ Zachary Shelley of Satellite Family Dentistry🛹 We're back for another episode of Kinda Different! In this episode, Matt chats with Zachary Shelley, the office manager at Satellite Family Dentistry and a former professional skateboarder. They discuss the role of technology in innovation and how it enhances various aspects of dental practice, such as patient communication, data analysis, and imaging. They also touch on the importance of thinking differently and using technology to create more elegant solutions in patient care. The conversation highlights the intersection of skateboarding and dentistry in Zachary's career journey. In this conversation, Zachary Shelley and Matt Allen discuss the importance of serving pat...
2024-10-3028 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanWhy A Fractional CCO May Be Right For Your DSO with Drs. Jason Luchtefeld and Kevin Kwiecien📚 Historically, dental school has taught dental students how to do, but has focused less on how to think. In modern dental practice, this can be a problem as cases become more complex and expectations of treatment kept in-house become higher. Enter Drs. Jason Luchtefeld and Kevin Kwiecien of the CCO Solution, helping DSOs with a fractional chief clinical officer that helps dentists not just learn how to do, but how to think.
You can get in touch with Jason and Kevin here:
Website: https://theccosolution.com/
Learn more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2024-10-1639 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanHow a Zoomed Out Perspective Helps Dr. Katie Lee See The Whole Picture🔎 In dentistry, it's easy to fall into the trap of a smaller field of vision being better. 5x loupes are better than 2x loupes, a microscope is better than loupes, etc. But a smaller field of vision makes it hard to see the whole picture, whether that's for an individual patient's health or for the profession in general. In this episode of Kinda Different, Matt chats with Dr. Katie Lee, who has many different roles: a clinical innovator, a technology advisor, an author, a speaker, a KOL, and the list goes on. Listen in to learn how her broad per...
2024-09-2529 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanHow To Give Your Patients The Option To Choose with Misty Mattingly, Chief Dental Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental🍩 Like a co-worker who brings donuts in the morning, a new episode of Kinda Different is here to brighten your day! Listen in as Matt chats with Misty Mattingly, Chief Dental Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental. Misty is a passionate advocate, mentor, and leader in the dental world, and her desire to continue to elevate the dental hygiene profession comes through loud and clear. Tune in to learn more!
You can get in touch with Misty here:
Email: mmattingly@mysagedental.com
Website: https://mistymattingly.com
Learn more about Dif...
2024-09-1127 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Demanding Our Place in the Healthcare Delivery System" with Dr. Brett Kessler, ADA President-Elect🎉 We're back! Season 5 of Kinda Different is here! And who better to kick us off than the President-Elect of the American Dental Association, Dr. Brett Kessler. Listen in to their wide-ranging conversation to get Dr. Kessler's perspective on where the ADA is focused in the coming year (and years) - and how you can help shape the journey!
You can get in touch with Dr. Kessler here:
Email: kesslerb@ada.org
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linke...
2024-09-0430 min
Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable PodcastTrustless Transactions: Why Team Members & Patients Leave You with Dr. Matt AllenHigh-trust companies have 50% higher team productivity. High-trust leaders retain 32% more team. Eighty-eight percent of customers who trust you will buy again, and 72% of those people will refer their friends and family. In short, trust matters!
So if you aren't measuring it—or maybe you didn't even realize that was possible—join us and our guest Dr. Matt Allen as we dive into how the human side of your dental practice makes or breaks your success.
Learn more about Matt at differentkind.com or contact him matt@differentkind.com.
2024-07-0235 minDentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable PodcastTrustless Transactions: Why Team Members & Patients Leave You with Dr. Matt AllenHigh-trust companies have 50% higher team productivity. High-trust leaders retain 32% more team. Eighty-eight percent of customers who trust you will buy again, and 72% of those people will refer their friends and family. In short, trust matters!
So if you aren't measuring it—or maybe you didn't even realize that was possible—join us and our guest Dr. Matt Allen as we dive into how the human side of your dental practice makes or breaks your success.
Learn more about Matt at differentkind.com or contact him matt@differentkind.com.
2024-07-0235 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanKinda Different & Growth in Dentistry - A Special Episode with Steve Jensen of Dental Intelligence📈 If you know anything about dental analytics, you likely know Dental Intelligence. So when Steve and I met a few months ago, we knew there was a special podcast episode brewing. Steve hosts "Growth in Dentistry" - this episode is a shared episode between his podcast and Kinda Different. We dive deep into how to improve decision making in oral health using analytics, assess the gaps that we currently see, and discuss how we can all move forward to meet the needs of patients, providers, and the profession moving forward.
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2024-06-1141 min
Growth In Dentistry: A Dental Intelligence Podcast109. The Importance of Patient Experience with Dr. Matt Allen of DifferentKindWelcome back to the Growth in Dentistry podcast! Today we dive into a conversation with Dr. Matt Allen. Matt, dentist and CEO of DifferentKind, talks with Steve Jensen about how growth in the practice comes from patient experience. Listen in to hear:How the patient experience can be improved through better understanding the data and metricsHow practices can predict patient behaviors, needs, and responses, allowing them to plan and implement strategies effectivelyHow sustainable growth is achieved when practices focus on creating long-term relationships with their patients, rather than just treating them as one-off customers…and so...
2024-06-0744 min
Growth in Dentistry: A Dental Intelligence Podcast109. The Importance of Patient Experience with Dr. Matt Allen of DifferentKindWelcome back to the Growth in Dentistry podcast! Today we dive into a conversation with Dr. Matt Allen. Matt, dentist and CEO of DifferentKind, talks with Steve Jensen about how growth in the practice comes from patient experience. Listen in to hear:How the patient experience can be improved through better understanding the data and metricsHow practices can predict patient behaviors, needs, and responses, allowing them to plan and implement strategies effectivelyHow sustainable growth is achieved when practices focus on creating long-term relationships with their patients, rather than just treating them as one-off customers…and so...
2024-06-0744 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Why Comprehensive Communication Is Mission Critical in Dentistry" with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz🎉 The finale of Season 4 of Kinda Different is here! And there is perhaps no guest more fitting to speak on innovation and making dental care more human than Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz. In addition to owning her own practice, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz is also the host of another amazing dental podcast, Dentistry Unmasked, the Chief Editor at Dental Economics, and the Chief Development Officer at Cellerant Consulting. Listen in to their wide-ranging conversation to get Dr. Maragliano-Muniz's perspective on where the dental profession is headed - and how we can help shape the journey!
🙏 A special thanks to all of our listen...
2024-05-1530 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Life is a Team Sport - And So Is Dentistry" With Dr. Jonathan Levine➕ "The concept of continuous learning is critical for creating a high-performance culture." Dr. Jonathan Levine, clinician, thought leader, and innovator connecting the dots between oral and overall health, joins Carolyn on the new episode of Kinda Different. They discuss how to create high-performing teams that help build trust and loyalty with patients.
You can find more about Jonathan at the following places:
Website: https://www.drjonathanlevine.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjonlevine/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com...
2024-05-0826 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Listening Is A Two Way Street" with Mick Janness, CEO of Oakpoint📈 How do you start a DSO right before COVID and thrive? Listen as guest host Dr. Carolyn Brown chats with Mick Janness, CEO of Oakpoint, to discuss the blueprint for what their organization has prioritized to ensure continued growth and development.
You can find more about Mick and Oakpoint at the following places:
Website: https://oakpoint.us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-janness/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2024-05-0148 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Beyond Radiographs - AI In Clinical Dentistry" with Dr. Amreesh Khanna, CEO of OraQ AI🤖 Everyone is familiar with AI for dental radiographs, but beyond this use case, the clinical applications of AI in dentistry have been limited until now. Listen in to hear Matt chat with Dr. Amreesh Khanna, CEO of OraQ AI, on how AI is changing diagnostics for both the provider and the patient.
You can find more about Amreesh and OraQ AI at the following places:
Website: https://www.oraq.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amreesh-khanna/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
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2024-04-1726 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Inclusion as Innovation" with Kristine Berry of Dental Diversity and Inclusion Alliance⚖️ After a couple weeks off, Kinda Different is back with a new episode featuring Kristine Berry of the Dental Diversity and Inclusion Alliance. Tune in to hear Kristine discuss with Matt how inclusion is innovative, why recognizing bias can help the dental patient journey, and what a future can look like for dentistry where everyone has a seat at the table.
You can find more about Kristine and the Dental Diversity and Inclusion Alliance at the following places:
Website: https://dentaldiversityandinclusionalliance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-a-berry/
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2024-04-1025 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"The Power of Getting 1% Better Every Day" With Kim McGuire of Fortune Management🧠 ❤️ "It's almost like the dentistry is the easy part. The hard part is saying, "How can I get better as a human being?"" You don't want to miss the new episode of Kinda Different with Kim McGuire, COO at Fortune Management, on developing EQ, getting 1% better every day, and connecting with patient values.
You can find more about Kim and Fortune Management at the following places:
Website: https://fortunemgmt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmcguire/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2024-03-1333 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Becoming An Expert Guide" With Aditi Agarwal, Co-Founder of Practice By Numbers🔦 If you had a light to see into the dark corners of your practice or organization, what would you find? Having experienced the frustrations of trying to illuminate all aspects of her practice, Dr. Aditi Agarwal did something about it, building not a flashlight but a flood light for all dental teams needing the data and metrics to drive improved practice decision-making. In the new episode of Kinda Different, Matt chats with Aditi, co-founder at Practice By Numbers, about empowering providers with better data and how it can allow them (and their teams) to be more present with their pat...
2024-03-0628 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Singing From The Same Songsheet" With Blair Headley of Aligned Dental Partners🎶 🌻 Systems → Training → People. Are you putting these in the right order? If you're wondering how to create an organizational environment where employees can thrive, the new episode of Kinda Different with Blair Headley, Director of Consulting at Aligned Dental Partners, LLC is for you. She shares a ton on building organizations where good culture blossoms and everyone sings from the same songsheet.
You can find more about Blair and Aligned Dental Partners at the following places:
Website: https://aligneddentalpartners.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aligneddentalpartners
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2024-02-2834 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Building Trust From Zero" with Greg Essenmacher, CEO of GNA ConsultHow do you build trust with patients? What skills help move a provider/patient relationship forward? In this episode of Kinda Different, Matt chats with Greg Essenmacher, CEO of GNA Consult. Greg and Matt explore what skills are necessary to build trust with patients, especially when that relationship hasn't started with a referral. They also discuss how dentists looking to start or do more full-arch dentistry need to reimagine their current workflows to be successful.
You can find more about Greg and GNA Consult at the following places:
Website: https://www.dentalconsult4u.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2024-02-2126 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"How Can I Personally Make Your Visit Better?" With Caitlin Maehr of Areo Dental🚀 3, 2, 1, Liftoff! In the new episode of Kinda Different, Matt is joined by Caitlin Maehr, Vice President of Operations at Areo Dental. They discuss the value of being with people through change, building dental clinics on Mars, and ensuring that every team member is connected to the goal of creating a stellar patient experience.
You can find more about Caitlin and Areo Dental at the following places:
Website: https://www.areodental.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areodentalgroup/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2024-02-1424 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Innovation To Drive The Next Best Business Decision" with Kyle Surratt from The Jetty Group🫳 3...2...1...Season 4 of Kinda Different is dropping!
In our first episode of the new season, Matt is joined by Kyle Surrat, Chief Business Officer at The Jetty Group. They discuss how to bring innovation into DSOs and dental offices, the value of relationships and presence in life and work, and personalization in health care.
You can find more about Kyle and The Jetty Group at the following places:
Website: https://www.thejettygroup.com/
Email: kyle@thejettygroup.com
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2024-02-0724 min
Bite-Sized Dental Marketing#90: Dr. Matt Allen on Revolutionizing Dental Care with Patient FeedbackJoin us in this engaging episode as Eric sits down with Dr. Matt Allen from DifferentKind, exploring the innovative intersection of patient care and data in dentistry. Dr. Allen shares how DifferentKind's advanced patient feedback system, combined with motivational interviewing and data-driven decision-making, captures and analyzes detailed patient experiences and outcomes. He explains that this approach not only enhances patient satisfaction but also fosters significant practice growth. Dr. Matt Allen advocates for a patient-centered approach, emphasizing the need for genuine and attentive care, supported by DifferentKind's comprehensive metrics, to improve both patient experiences and dental practice success.
2024-01-0222 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanHumanistic Buy-Side M&A, Seeking Perfection, and Sitting On the Stool" with Samantha Strain🎁 In a season of giving, we're thrilled to give you the final episode of Season 3 of Kinda Different with Samantha Strain, partner and chief development officer at HealthStream Ventures! Matt and Sam chat about the need for humanity in the process of integrating dental practices, her tendency to seek perfection, and not just building a stool by connecting various parts of an organization, but actually building something strong enough to sit on!
You can find more about Sam and HealthStream Ventures at the following places:
Website: https://www.healthstream.ventures/
Email: ss@healthstream.ventures
See more about DifferentKind at:
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2023-12-2122 min
Dental.MBAHow To Build Trust And Create Loyalty By Focusing On ExperienceIn a world where what gets measured gets managed, the patient experience is no exception. Yet in the past, this was judged more by an emotional evaluation of how a dental practice is doing, not a subjective, or quantifiable measurement. Now, Dr. Matt Allen with a DifferentKind is on a mission to transform the patient experience, in a measurable and actionable way. Tune in to this episode to hear what he is up to with his amazing company, and the difference he is making in practices of all sizes.To learn more about eAssist De...
2023-11-2133 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"CXO, Opening Doors, and Respecting Time" with Andrew Gordon of Open Door Dental🅧 X marks the spot and X also marks the middle abbreviation for this week's guest on Kinda Different! We were thrilled to have Andrew Gordon, Chief Experience Officer - or CXO - of Open Door Dental join us. There aren't many CXOs in the dental world (this needs to change) so Andrew and Matt discuss what a CXO does, how staff experience and patient experience are linked, and how Open Door Dental is literally opening doors to patients that couldn't come to the dentist before - but not for the reasons you might initially think!
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2023-11-1530 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Values-Based, Socially Conscious Dentistry" with Dr. Jan Jaffer from TREC Dental🙏 In a month with a holiday defined by gratitude, the new episode of Kinda Different is sure to bring a smile to your face and hopefully, a new perspective (along with action) on giving back! Listen in as we chat with Dr. Jan Jaffer, CEO of TREC Dental, on how he's made it easy for his team to give and participate in making the community better, why they don't look at financial metrics at TREC, and being changed by stepping up to help.
You can find more about Jan and TREC Dental at the following places:
Website: https://trecdental.com...
2023-11-0934 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Autonomy Support, Managing Relationships, and Clear Is Kind" with Kirby Arnold🛰 Like a satellite, a new episode of Kinda Different has circled around again! In this episode, Matt chats with Kirby Arnold, COO of REV One Dental Partners about providing total autonomy support to their doctors, managing relationships instead of metrics, and the "clear is kind" in their partnership process.
You can find more about Kirby and REV One at the following places:
Website: https://revonedental.com/
Email: kirby@revonedentalpartners.com
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-11-0121 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Operationalizing Integration, Alignment, and Development - Meaningfully" with Cassie Tallon🌅 The sun is shining (it always does in Colorado) on a new day and a new episode of Kinda Different! We were thrilled to welcome Cassie Tallon, an experienced DSO operator, integrator, and marketer, for a conversation that you don't want to miss! Matt and Cassie dive into real-world examples of how to more effectively integrate new practices into your organization's culture, more quickly align new hires around your mission, and develop your current team to become lifetime advocates and champions.
You can find more about Cassie at the following places:
Website: https://thefractional.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2023-10-2530 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Building Great Teams, Selection Science, and Intelligent Augmentation" with Joe Thurman💬 The three dots we in the bubble for a few weeks, but we're back with another new episode of Kinda Different! We were thrilled to be joined by Joe Thurman, CEO and co-founder of IIA Healthcare. IIA Healthcare helps healthcare organizations (including dental!) hire and build the best teams possible. Matt and Joe chat about the science behind hiring, how that challenge presents special challenges and opportunities in healthcare, and why IA may be more important than AI 🙌🏼
You can find Joe and IIA Healthcare at the following places:
Website: https://www.iiahealthcare.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/int...
2023-10-1821 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"One Click, Breaking Habits, and A Kind PMS" with Jonathan Rat, CEO and Founder of Archy👋🏼 Welcome back to another episode of Kinda Different!
In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Rat, CEO and founder of Archy, an all-in-one cloud-based practice management software. Matt and Jonathan discuss creating efficiency in building Archy, helping staff break habits (and develop new, better ones) when it comes to using dental software, and how software can be kind and inclusive (and help solve staffing issues!).
You can find Jonathan and Archy at the following places:
Website: https://www.archy.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-10-0425 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"What Do Our Patients Need?, Healthy Sweets, and Team Passion" with Dr. Mary Pham⏰ The alarm bell is ringing because a new episode of Kinda Different is here! We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Mary Pham, CEO and founder of Lollipop Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Mary and Matt chat about empathetic leadership that asks the question, "What Do Our Patients Need?", how the Lollipop name was born, and the importance of helping your team discover the passion for your mission.
You can find Mary and Lollipop at the following places:
Website: https://www.lollipopdental.com
Email: drmary@lollipopdental.com
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linked...
2023-09-2723 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Co-diagnosis, Moving Beyond Watch, & Data-Informed Treatment Decisions" with Wardah Iman, CEO of Overjet🍁 🏔 The leaves are changing, there's snow on the mountain tops, and fall is here - as is a new episode of Kinda Different! We are thrilled to be joined by Wardah Inam, CEO of Overjet, a company not just revolutionizing the dental AI space, but revolutionizing the AI space in general. Wardah and Matt discuss co-diagnosis (crucial for shared decision-making), how better diagnoses can help dentists and patients move beyond 'watch', and the future of using data to help patients make treatment decisions.
You can find Wardah and Overjet at the following places:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/wardahinam
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2023-09-2024 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Human-Centered Innovation, Curiosity, and Celebrating Unique Superpowers" with Stephanie Moritz, Chief Customer Innovation Officer at the ADAKinda Different is BACK. Tell a friend. Season 3 is here. We are so lucky to be joined on this first episode of the new season by Stephanie Moritz, Chief Customer Innovation Officer at the American Dental Association. Matt and Stephanie discuss why being person-centered is innovative, why it's important that we all have unique superpowers, and how curiosity is a need to have skill in our modern world.
You can find Stephanie and the ADA at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-crase-moritz-9567926/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/smoritz
Website: https://ada.org
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2023-09-1320 min
How I Grew My PracticeOpening The Service Delivery Black Box and Measuring Patient Experience with Dr. Matthew AllenIn this episode of "How I Grew My Practice," presented by NexHealth, Dr. Matthew Allen, CEO of DifferentKind, delves into the importance of understanding and measuring the patient experience in dental practices. He discusses how DifferentKind's innovative approach, along with integration through NexHealth's Synchronizer, is transforming the industry by providing actionable insights and enhancing patient interactions.
2023-08-2222 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Being Nice, Creating Alignment, & The Blessing of Feedback" with Pat Bauer of Heartland Dental🎬 The season finale of Season 2 of Kinda DifferentKind is here!
In this wide-ranging discussion, Carolyn chats with Pat Bauer, CEO of Heartland Dental on how operationalizing values has helped Heartland become the largest DSO in the country.
You can find Pat and Heartland at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-bauer-61b832b/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartlanddental/
Website: https://heartland.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind/
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2023-07-1746 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"A Lot of Listening" w/ Dr. Catherine Rutland & Helen Goldsmith of SimplyHealth/Denplan☀️ The summer sun is shining on Episode 11 of Season 2 of Kinda Different!
What a treat to be able to welcome Dr. Catherine Rutland, Clinical Director, and Helen Goldsmith, Product Manager, of SimplyHealth/Denplan. They bring our US-based listeners a unique perspective on dental care in the UK, from innovating at a plan level to sharing why capitation has been successful to how patients have helped create a post-paternalistic care experience.
You can find Catherine and Helen at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-rutland-71a18434/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-goldsmith-738b0a100/
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2023-06-2830 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Preventive Innovation, Anxious Achievement, and Second Opinions" with Dr. Tina Saw🐣 Can you hear the chirping? Episode 10 of Season 2 of Kinda Different has hatched!
In this episode, Matt chats with Dr. Tina Saw, CEO and founder of Oral Genome. They discuss innovating in the preventive space, turning anxiety into a superpower, and helping patients trust their diagnoses and treatment options.
You can find Tina and Oral Genome at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtinasaw/
Website: https://www.oralgenome.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-05-1021 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Creative Care Delivery, Turning Ebb Into Flow, and Learning To Share" with Eden Ivie📻 Episode 9 of Season 2 of Kinda Different is here!
In this episode, Matt chats with Eden Ivie, Director of Client Success and Clinical Innovations Lead at Mouthwatch and Dentistry.One. They discuss moving care delivery outside of the office to where patients are, getting out of stagnant waters, and challenges to overcome to help drive teledentistry forward.
You can find Eden and Dentistry.One at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-ivie-92439995/
Website: https://www.dentistry.one
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-05-0322 min
The Dental Marketing Mix"Opening the Black Box" - Improving Patient Experience (feat. Dr. Matt Allen)In Episode 3 of "The Dental Marketing Mix" podcast, Dr. Matt Allen of DifferentKind sits down with host Dan Brian to talk about the importance of patient experience in dentistry. From integrating patient experience into practice culture to metrics and measurement, Google reviews to marketing, and much, much more, Dr. Allen reflects on what really matters most for dentists seeking to prioritize patient experience. Don't miss this wide-ranging conversation on patient experience in dental practice with one of the industry's foremost thought leaders!For more information about Dr. Allen and DifferentKind and a full transcript, check...
2023-05-0233 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Sharing the Load, Finding Your Own Path, and Everyone Knows Everything" with Dr. Joshua Bronner🌷 Like a beautiful spring tulip, Episode 8 of Season 2 of Kinda Different has bloomed!
In this episode, Matt chats with Dr. Joshua Bronner, director of clinical compliance at Select Dental Management. They discuss how compliance impacts patient experience, including involving the whole team in compliance work and ensuring that everyone in the office is fully aware of the entire patient journey.
You can find Josh and Select Dental Management at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-bronner-ms-dds-a71540221/
Website: https://selectdentalmanagement.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
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2023-04-2624 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Raising Expectations, The Value of Cross-Talk, and Looking Over the Computer" with Lisa White🚪 Episode 7 of Season 2 of Kinda Different is knocking!
In this episode, Matt chats with Lisa White, Transformation Executive at Clarify Health. They discuss helping patients raise their expectations, how childhood experiences shape how we think about healthcare, and stopping to look over the computer.
You can find Lisa and Clarify Health at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-h-white/
Website: https://clarifyhealth.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-03-2927 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanRamon Lizardo, MD - "Not Having The Answers, Unlearning To Innovate, and Value-Based Oral Healthcare"⛷ Like a big mountain skiier, Episode 6 of Season 2 of Kinda Different has dropped!
In this episode, Matt chats with Dr. Ramon Lizardo, MD, CEO of Tele911. They discuss transitioning from clinician to digital health leader, a counter-cultural formation for kids, and how value-based care in oral health is currently taking root.
You can find Ramon and Tele911 at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonlizardomd/
Website: https://www.tele911.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
Linke...
2023-03-0825 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More Human"Powerful Presence, Self-Forgetfulness, and Operating In Genius"🛬 Episode 5 of Season 2 of Kinda Different has arrived! In this episode, Matt chats with Jodi Evans, CEO and founder of RevTribes. They discuss how showing up without an agenda can be powerful for those we interact with, what listening does as it relates to forgetting about ourselves, and how to spend more time operating out of your genius.
You can find Jodi and RevTribes at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-evans-ceo-revtribes-089297100/
Website: https://revtribes.com
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.insta...
2023-03-0130 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanLisa Hardill, RDH - "Finding Support, Changing Course in Mid-flight, and Avoiding Assumptions"🔥 Coming in hot with Episode 4 of Season 2 of Kinda Different!
In this episode, Matt chats with Lisa Hardill, Clinic Development Manager at dentalcorp. They discuss supporting dental hygienists' growth, how SDF changed a career, and how assuming can cause problems when building trust.
You can find Lisa and dentalcorp at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hardill-rdh-bhadm-3b86364b/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strictly.dentalpro/
Website: https://dentalcorp.ca
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdiffere...
2023-02-2221 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanSarah Ruberg - "Displaying Authenticity, Connecting the Digital with IRL, and Customer Intimacy"Episode 3 of Season 2 of Kinda Different is here!
In this episode, Matt chats with Sarah Ruberg, CEO and Founder of Our Thrive Tribe, about how to display authenticity through social media, connecting digital engagement to in-person experience, and knowing patients deeply.
You can find Sarah and Our Thrive Tribe at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ruberg-0562933/
Website: https://ourthrivetribe.co/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-02-1524 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanJordan Trentacosta - "Choice Builds Trust, What Does the Data Say, and Experience Goes Both Ways"Episode 2 of Season 2 of Kinda Different is here!
In this episode, Matt chats with Jordan Trentacosta, Senior Director of Data Analytics at United Dental Corporation, about how choice can build trust, what the data says about why patients come back, and how experience goes both ways.
You can find Jordan and UDC at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordantrentacosta/
Website: https://udc.dental
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/com...
2023-02-0825 min
Kinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanGary Bird - "Measuring Team Culture, Expressing Gratitude, and Owning the Patient Journey"Kinda Different is back again! Season 2 is here!
In this episode, Matt chats with Gary Bird, CEO of SMC National, about putting his team first, showing gratitude, and a holistic view of the patient journey.
You can find Gary and SMC National at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegarybird/
Website: https://smcnational.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/differentkind
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2023-02-0117 min
Hygiene RisingHealth equity is no spectator sport (Ep 111)This week Matt explores health equity with Matt Allen, DDS, and Abraham Nussbaum, MD, MTS, co-authors of a recently published paper that offers a fresh look at the topic. If you've seen the depictions of health equality vs equity of different height people at a baseball game or on different bikes or even trying to pick apples, Drs. Allen and Nussbaum offer a new perspective. Dr. Allen is the CEO and Founder of DifferentKind and Dr. Nussbaum is the Chief Education Officer at Denver Health. Their friendship and passion for improving health equity led them to team up on...
2023-02-0151 min
BRAIN CROPS - with Chelsea Myers66: Improving Professional Experiences with Matt AllenMatt Allen, co-founder of DifferentKind, is a dentist, the only US-based dentist member of MINT, a speaker, and an author.
DifferentKind focuses on helping dental professionals measure and improve the aspects of the patient journey that most impact trust and loyalty.
https://www.differentkind.com/#how-it-works
Chelsea Myers, host, is the founder and CEO of Dental Life Coach (www.DentalLife.Coach). Dental Life Coach works with C-Suite, doctors, and teams to create scalable culture and increased profitability in some of the most successful dental support organizations.
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2022-10-0524 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanBarry Bartusiak, DMD - "The Patient Will Lead You To A Successful Outcome"Kinda Different is back for a special episode! We're joined by Dr. Barry Bartusiak - dentist, consultant, speaker extraordinaire! In this episode, Matt and Barry discuss what makes patients return to an office again and again (and again and again), understanding the most important thing, and learning from silence.
Learn more about Barry and his practice at:
Website: https://www.drbarrybartusiak.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/di...
2022-09-0732 min
Kinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanMarko Vujicic - "A Patient Revolution, Broader Vision, & Enabling Inspiration"The final episode of Season 1 of Kinda Different is here! In this episode, Matt has the pleasure of chatting with Marko Vujicic, Chief Economist and Vice President of the Health Policy Institute (HPI) at the American Dental Association. Marko shares his thoughts on the coming wave of innovation in oral health, the importance of paying attention to patient outcomes, and painting a broader vision and definition of oral health.
You can find Marko and the HPI at the following places:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADAHPI
Email: HPI@ada.org
See more about Di...
2022-04-2731 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanJahnavi Rao, DDS, MS - "Collaboration, Representation, & The Human Factor"After a week off, we're back with Kinda Different Episode 9! In this episode, Carolyn chats with Dr. Jahnavi Rao, the DSO Dentist Advocate. Jahnavi shares her thoughts on effective collaboration within dental teams and between dental specialists, the value of female representation in leadership roles, and why the human factor is so critical, even in our technological age.
You can find Jahnavi at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahnavi-rao-dds-ms-1638a82/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferentkind
LinkedIn: h...
2022-04-2123 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanScott Kalniz & Hayder Hussein - "Rewarded Brushing, Consistency, & Beaming Ahead"Kinda Different is back again with Episode 8!
In this episode, Carolyn chats with Drs. Scott Kalniz and Hayder Hussein from Beam Dental. Scott and Hayder share their thoughts on rewarding prevention, enabling consistency in dental diagnoses, value-based care, and how Beam is innovating in the dental insurance space.
You can find Scott, Hayder, and Beam Dental at the following places:
LinkedIn:
Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-kalniz/
Hayder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayder-hussein-mph-cphq-cpps/
Beam: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beamdental/
Website: https://beam.dental/
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2022-04-0735 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanHayley Buckner - "Risk Conversations, Prevention Innovations, and Remembering to Breathe"We are back with Episode 7 of Kinda Different! In this episode, Matt chats with Hayley Buckner, RDH from Elevate Oral Care. Hayley shares why she thinks the caries risk assessment, operationalized as a conversation, can make dental care more human, why Elevate is committed to prevention only, and the value of remembering to breathe outdoors.
You can find Hayley and Elevate Oral Care at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-buckner/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevateoralcare/
Website: https://elevateoralcare.com
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.di...
2022-03-3021 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanAlison Carlman - "You Get To Decide, Sharing Power, and Avoiding Unused Wells"Episode 6 of Kinda Different is here! In this episode, Matt chats with Alison Carlman and explores the patient perspective of oral health transformation. Alison shares tips on enhancing patient experience from the patient perspective, lessons from her work in international aid and development that can be applied to healthcare, and innovating with patients instead of for them.
You can find Alison and her work at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acarlman/
Website: https://www.globalgiving.org/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: ht...
2022-03-2320 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanZachary Brian - "Rooted Empathy, Redefining The Care Team, & Who's At The Table?"In Episode 5 of Kinda Different, we share time with Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA. We talk about his re-shaping of oral health policy in North Carolina, rooting ourselves in empathy, how the patient can be included in the care team (and being more inclusive of patients in innovation in general), and how dental education can start to teach students about patient experience.
You can find Zach and his work at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharybriandmd/
Website: https://foundationhli.org/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: ht...
2022-03-1623 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanTeresa Williams - "Co-discovery, Contagious Values, and Tell Me More"In Episode 4 of Kinda Different, we have the pleasure of chatting with Teresa Williams, M.L.S., Chief Operations Officer at Dental Express, a DSO in the San Diego area. We talk about co-discovery between providers and patients, operationalizing values, and why "Tell me more" is one of the best questions we can ask.
You can find Teresa and Dental Express at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-williams-m-l-s-4bb62136/
Website: https://www.thedentalexpress.com/
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www...
2022-03-0923 min
The Dental Brief PodcastMatch Elevated Patient Experience with Dental Practice Culture | Dr. Carolyn Brown | The Dental Brief #138Match Elevated Patient Experience with Dental Practice CultureDr. Carolyn Brown, DDS, MEd is the Chief Strategic Officer & Co-Founder of DifferentKind, the first enterprise dental software that unleashes healthcare insights on the patient experience and quality improvement approaches for dental offices. She holds a Dental degree, a Master’s degree in Education, a Certificate in Dental Education and is the only dentist to complete a certificate in Value-Based Care from The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Brown is a nationally recognized thought leader, consultant to dental companies on the topics of innovation, value-based tr...
2022-03-0414 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanDavid Nidetz - "Reducing Friction, Accountability, and 1:1 Connection"Episode 3 of Kinda Different is here. Today, we talk with David Nidetz, senior director at Alvarez & Marsal. We talk about reducing friction in the patient journey, accountability as a virtue, and finding connection over Zoom.
You can find David at the following places:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nidetz-4874765
Website: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/our-people/david-nidetz
See more about DifferentKind at:
Website: https://www.differentkind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdifferent...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diff...
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2022-03-0223 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanDanny Grannick - "Problem-Solving, Surfing, & The Oral Microbiome"In this episode of Kinda Different, we talk with Danny Grannick, CEO and co-founder of Bristle, a company that helps people measure and understand their oral microbiome. We talk about problem-solving and curiosity as company values, recharging when the batteries are low, and how bringing innovation to patients is often more difficult than developing the technology itself.
You can find Bristle at the following places:
Website: https://www.bristlehealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristlehealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bristlehealth
See more about DifferentKind at:
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2022-02-2326 minKinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanKinda Different - Season 1, Episode 1 - Melissa Turner - "A Mindset Shift, Tomato Season, & Finding Comfort"In the inaugural episode of Kinda Different, we talk with Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, or as many know her, @thetoothgirl. We talk about shifting the mindset that has kept dentistry inside of brick and mortar offices, why tomato season is so tasty in her house, and what it means to find comfort in care when things are scary.
You can find Melissa at the following places: Website: https://www.melissakturner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoothgirl/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakturner/
See more about DifferentKind at: Website: https://www.differentkind.com/In...
2022-02-1620 min
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastCommunicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt AllenPlease Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, Dr. Matt Allen joins us to talk about patient vs parent focused approaches to communication in the op and how to use your motivational interviewing techniques with both pediatric patients, and their parents. This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Interview Starts: 07:14.560 Ep...
2022-02-161h 03A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastCommunicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt AllenPlease Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, Dr. Matt Allen joins us to talk about patient vs parent focused approaches to communication in the op and how to use your motivational interviewing techniques with both pediatric patients, and their parents. This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Interview Starts: 07:14.560 Ep...
2022-02-161h 03
Kinda Different: Innovation, Connection, and Making Dental Care More HumanKinda Different TrailerSeason 1 of Kinda Different is coming February 16th. Check back next week as we interview Melissa Turner, hygiene thought leader extraordinaire!
2022-02-0800 min
Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird#8 - Dr. Matt Allen - The Future of Consumer Dental Research Matt Allen, Founder of Differentkind talks to us about why it is important to have an understanding of the patient's perspective to enhance their experience at your practice that will keep them coming back, motivational interviewing (it isn't what you think it is) and what on earth review gating is and why you better not be doing it.Get in touch with Dr. Allenwww.differentkind.com
2021-10-0554 min
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastMotivational Interviewing with Dr. Matt AllenPlease Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! This week, Andrew and Michelle welcome Dr. Matt Allen to the podcast for an in-depth discussion about Motivational Interviewing (MI). Among his many roles, Dr. Allen serves as the President of M David MI Inc., the CEO and co-founder of differentkind, a part time volunteer faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, and he still remains...
2021-03-101h 01A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastMotivational Interviewing with Dr. Matt AllenPlease Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! This week, Andrew and Michelle welcome Dr. Matt Allen to the podcast for an in-depth discussion about Motivational Interviewing (MI). Among his many roles, Dr. Allen serves as the President of M David MI Inc., the CEO and co-founder of differentkind, a part time volunteer faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, and he still remains...
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