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Solutions For Exceptional DentistsThe Blatchford Legacy: 45 Years of Dental Practice Excellence with CEO Dr. Christina BlatchfordDr. Christina Blatchford, CEO of Blatchford Solutions, shares the company's 45-year history and evolution. Founded by her father, Dr. Bill Blatchford, in the 1980s, the company emerged from his successful practice in Corvallis, Oregon. Dr. Christina details how the company helps dentists achieve profitability and life-work balance through proven systems, focusing on quality over quantity in patient care. She emphasizes their unique approach to case presentation and team development, resulting in significant improvements in both practice profitability and team member satisfaction.2025-03-0308 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsThe Golden Pipeline: Mastering Internal ReferralsDr. Christina Blatchford reveals how internal referrals can be a practice's most valuable marketing tool, generating 2.5 times more revenue than external marketing channels. She provides specific strategies for requesting referrals, including timing, appropriate language, and follow-up procedures. The episode emphasizes the importance of tracking referral requests and expressing gratitude to referring patients through handwritten notes.2025-02-0703 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsTeam-Driven Case AcceptanceDr. Christina Blatchford explores the essential elements of effective case presentation, emphasizing that success begins with the first phone call. The episode details how case acceptance is a team effort, requiring careful listening and emotional connection with patients. She stresses the importance of asking power questions, avoiding assumptions, and ensuring smooth information handoffs between team members, all while focusing on understanding patients' true desires and motivations rather than using high-pressure sales tactics.2025-02-0502 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsLifelong Learning: The Path to Clinical ExcellenceDr. Christina Blatchford emphasizes the critical role of continuous education in maintaining clinical excellence. She highlights specific educational opportunities including the Aesthetic Excellence course, Engel Institute, and Koi Center Curriculum, advising practitioners to commit fully to one comprehensive program rather than taking scattered courses. The episode stresses that ongoing education is essential for staying current with evolving dental technologies and techniques.2025-01-2802 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsSystematic Success: The Essence of EfficiencyDr. Christina Blatchford examines how true efficiency in dental practices stems from intentional time management and systematic workflows. She shares practical tips for streamlining procedures, including optimal anesthetic timing and decisive preparation techniques. Using a case study from an Alabama practice, she demonstrates how proper checklist implementation can save up to 45 hours annually in wait time, emphasizing that efficiency creates space for both profitability and work-life balance.2025-01-1303 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsChanging Your Relationship with InsuranceDr. Christina Blatchford outlines a systematic approach to transitioning dental practices away from insurance dependency while maintaining profitability. She explains the importance of analyzing insurance participation's impact on collections, comparing fee structures, and strategically communicating changes to patients. Through a real-world example, she demonstrates how practices can maintain or increase collections while reducing insurance write-offs, showing that a lighter schedule can actually lead to higher profitability when practices charge their full fees.2025-01-1004 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsCreating an Ownership MindsetIn this episode, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses strategies for transforming dental team members into ownership-minded professionals. She emphasizes the importance of transparency with practice numbers, particularly focusing on the top 10 procedures, and introduces the BAM (bare and minimum) bonus system. The episode outlines how implementing a structured bonus program motivates team members to actively participate in practice growth, leading to increased engagement and better patient care.2025-01-0902 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsLife First, Work Second: Designing Your Dental Practice Around Your Ideal LifeIn this episode of Solutions for Exceptional Dentists, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses the importance of prioritizing life-work balance by designing dental practices around personal life goals. She introduces the "retire as you go" principle, noting that many of their doctors take between 6-12 weeks of vacation annually while maintaining strong financial performance. Dr. Blatchford explains the distinction between the time-effort economy and the results economy, emphasizing that dental practices operate in the latter, where maximizing efficiency is key. She provides a practical approach to achieving balance by calculating annual work cycles around desired time off, suggesting that doctors...2025-01-0802 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsBlock Booking: The Key to a Profitable Dental PracticeIn this episode of Solutions for Exceptional Dentists, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses the importance of block booking in dental practices. She explains that effective block booking helps practices reach their daily goals while creating an enjoyable and efficient environment for both staff and patients. The strategy involves scheduling 80% of production in the morning and 20% in the afternoon, with larger cases prioritized for morning slots. Dr. Blatchford advises giving patients two scheduling options and recommends flexibility only in exceptional circumstances. She emphasizes the importance of creating an ideal daily schedule template, strategically placing hygiene appointments opposite doctor blocks, and...2025-01-0703 minSolutions For Exceptional DentistsMotivating Your Dental Team: Beyond Basic CompensationIn this episode of Solutions for Exceptional Dentists, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses how to build and maintain a motivated dental practice team through effective bonus systems. She emphasizes the importance of setting specific team goals and visualizing long-term bonus potential, suggesting that team members create a bonus board with images representing their annual bonus goals. Dr. Blatchford illustrates the impact of this approach with a success story of a client who implemented the bonus system alongside solid operational systems, enabling her practice to maintain performance during a four-month maternity leave and subsequently achieve a $170,000 increase in revenue. The...2025-01-0503 min
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastFrom Burnt-Out To Doubling Collections & Quadrupling Net Profit...While Working A Lot Less Days!Dr. Drew Addy, DDS, is the Owner of Carlsbad Beach Dental. He is known for providing high-quality, minimally invasive dentistry with a personalized approach and gentle touch. His practice offers cosmetic, pediatric, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical, and implant dentistry. Dr. Addy graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and received extensive post-doctoral training working for UCLA Health. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and San Diego County Dental Society. In this episode… When wa...2022-01-1428 minBlatchford Coaching Systems podcastHow to Attract 40+ Quality New Patients Every Month with Proven Social Media MarketingDr. Daniela Eversgerd is the Owner of Allure Dental and a pioneer in the dental field. Dr. Eversgerd strives to redefine the dental experience by providing a comfortable environment for everyone, from plush blankets to calming decor, and other relaxing measures. She loves helping patients who struggle with dental phobias restore their trust in dentistry. Dr. Eversgerd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Southern Illinois University, then immediately entered into SIU’s renowned dental school. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana State Dental Association, and Northlake Dental Association. In th...2022-01-0717 minBlatchford Coaching Systems podcastHow to Attract 10-15 New Sleep Apnea Cases Per Month...Like ClockworkDr. Bill Blatchford is the Co-CEO of Blatchford Solutions, a business consultancy for dentists. For 35 years, Dr. Bill Blatchford has helped dentists increase their net return, time away, and enjoyment of life. He is one of the strongest voices for profitability, with special emphasis on mastering sales conversation, in the dentistry field. Before becoming a consultant, Dr. Bill Blatchford practiced dentistry for 20 years in Corvallis, Oregon. He has written several books, including Dentist’s Mighty Guide Book, Playing Your ‘A’ Game, and Blatchford Blueprints. Dr. Christina Blatchford is the Co-CEO of Blatchford Solutions. She is a graduate of Oregon...2021-11-2635 minBlatchford Coaching Systems podcastUsing the 80/20 Principle to Optimize Your BusinessPerry Marshall is the Founder of the Evolution 2.0 Prize, the world’s largest science research award, and the author of multiple books, including 80/20 Sales and Marketing. Perry is also a Google Ads guru, and his Google AdWords book laid the foundation for the $100 billion pay-per-click (PPC) industry. Perry is endorsed in Forbes and Inc. Magazine and is one of the most expensive business consultants in the world. Clients in 300 industries have benefited from his capacity to integrate sales, technology, art, and psychology. He has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and currently lives with his family in Chicago. In...2021-11-0247 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #291: Bill Blatchford - Building a Practice to Serve Your LifestyleBill Blatchford is the Co-CEO of Blatchford Solutions with his daughter Christina, where their philosophy is to build your practice around putting life first. For 35 years, Bill has helped thousands of doctors to achieve their dream practice and stay in the game, and he joins us today to discuss why putting a focus on more net return, more time away, and living the life you desire should be your top priorities. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31fqqEJ2020-08-2831 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #291: Bill Blatchford - Building a Practice to Serve Your LifestyleBill Blatchford is the Co-CEO of Blatchford Solutions with his daughter Christina, where their philosophy is to build your practice around putting life first. For 35 years, Bill has helped thousands of doctors to achieve their dream practice and stay in the game, and he joins us today to discuss why putting a focus on more net return, more time away, and living the life you desire should be your top priorities. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31fqqEJ2020-08-2831 min
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1112 Seven Principles of Highly Successful Dentists with Bill and Christina Blatchford: Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranDr. Bill Blatchford developed a large and profitable practice in Corvallis, Oregon starting in 1970. Dentist would come to visit to see what he was doing . He was also asked to speak at meetings all over the US and Canada. It developed into a business coaching dentist how to live a healthy life style and to develop a practice to support their life, not the other way around where life is what is left over. He has spoken at every major dental meeting in North America and many other countries including India, Dubai, Egypt, England, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand. He...2018-11-2100 min
Efficient Practice Podcast008-How to Enjoy Success in Your Life and Your Practice with Dr. Bill BlatchfordIn this Episode, I interview my friend and former business coach, Dr. Bill Blatchford who is one of the strongest voices in dentistry today for profitability with special emphasis on increased case acceptance. He is a dentist’s advocate for more net return, more time away and increased enjoyment of life. He along with his daughter, Dr. Christina Blatchford have helped thousands of Doctors to achieve practice success. Dr. Blatchford is the author of the many dental books. He has also coauthored two books with his daughter, Dr. Christina Blatchford. The newest book is titled "7 Principles of Highly Profitable Dentists". He...2018-10-2237 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKona Special 2018 - The FinaleBRADEN CURRIE: (00:25:46) RACHEL MCBRIDE: (00:36:05) ANDY POTTS: (00:42:47) EMMA PALLANT: 00:46:49) CAMERON BROWN: (00:49:17) HEATHER JACKSON: (00:52:09) TIM BERKEL: (00:56:09) HELLE FREDERIKSEN (00:58:26) TIM REED (01:07:24) Sarah True: (01:10:27) JOE SKIPPER: (01:13:26) LUCY CHARLES (01:21:15) DAN PLEWS: (01:25:38) LAURA SIDDALL (01:29:14) DAVID McNAMEE (01:35:13) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (01:39:30) BETH AND LUKE...2018-10-142h 25Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKona Special 2018 - Part 6Mikki reports back from another day of the IRONMAN Sports Medicine Conference in Kona. JOSH AMBERGER: (00:15:45) JAN VAN BERKEL: (00:36:32) MEREDITH KESSLER: (01:00:31) KEVIN COLLINGTON: (01:25:35) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (01:43:08) Photo Credit Korupt Vision WILL CLARKE (01:53:48) EMMA PALLANT: (02:08:25) LINKS: More about Kevin Collington at http://www.kevincollington.com/ Follow Kevin on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KevinCollingtonTriathlete/ More about Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Follow Jan on Facebook...2018-10-122h 27
Hotel Interactive Radio Show, This Week in HospitaThe Crucible“A situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.”
In this week’s podcast, I talk about how we discern fact from fiction and why we need to balance our emotional reactions with critical thinking. Often we trust our feelings as a substitute for using our intuition, which comes from a neutral space rather than a reactionary state of consciousness.
Once again we are seeing a battle between opposing forces that is playing out within the crucible of the Kavanagh/Ford hearing in America. While being assessed for a position in...2018-10-0337 min
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastAdvice For Newly Graduated Dental StudentsCongratulations!! You've just graduated dental school which is an incredible accomplishment. ...But what's next? You now have the potential for an amazing career as a dentist, but there are a few choices and decisions that will make a big difference to your future. In this episode of the podcast Bill and Christina go over their key pieces of advice for new graduates that will set them up for long term success and a rewarding life. This is an episode you won't want to miss, even if you have been a graduate...2018-06-1833 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastCairns Ironman Asia Pacific Champs 2018THE CAIRNS AIRPORT IRONMAN CAIRNS ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 THE INTERVIEWS – PRE-RACE: LUKE & BETH MCKENZIE: (00:02:14) BRADEN CURRIE & MIKE PHILLIPS: (00:14:32) TIM REED: (00:22:17) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (00:28:53) Ambassador for the Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns Asia Pacific Championship TERENZO BOZZONE: (00:48:07) CALLUM MILLWARD: (00:52:36) FINISH LINE INTERVIEWS: BETH MCKENZIE – 3RD (00:59:37) MIRINDA CARFRAE – 2ND (01:04:05) TERESA ADAM – IRONMAN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CHAMPION! (01:09:12) KYLE BUCKINGHAM – 6TH (01:22:45) TIM O’DONNELL – 4TH (01:34:30) TERENZO BOZZONE – 3RD ...2018-06-112h 13
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastDr. Christina Blatchford with Dr Chris Campus (Associates)Dr. Chris Campus is passionate about helping dentists bring associates into their practice. For the right dentists, building their practice through associate dentists is going to be a way for them to improve their practice, and improve their quality of life while providing better care for their patients. Bringing in associates allows you to be very entrepreneurial, and add additional revenue streams. In this episode, Dr. Campus will share his story of adding four associates to his practice and how that has helped him have his best year ever! D...2018-03-0821 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran936 The Lifestyle You Want to Live with Dr. Christina Blatchford : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranChristina is a mother and wife first. A dentist second. She loves dentistry but understands the value of quality time spent with her family and friends. She enjoys the aesthetics of dentistry and has learned how to pursue her artistic talents in this field. Her father, Dr. Bill Blatchford was a successful dentist and it seemed the natural progression for her to follow in his footsteps. Originally, Christina pursued a fashion path and received her B of A. After working at Nordstroms for a bit she realized she needed more. She went back to school and became an interior archit...2018-01-3100 min
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastWhy Your Deserve Level Matters Deserve levels can hold you back or let you soar. It's the level of something you think you "deserve" and if effects everything from your physical fitness to your relationships to your finances and can even effect the type of care you provide your patients. It's important that you learn to recognize your deserve levels to help you live the life you want but it's essential that you recognize them in order to deliver the best care possible to your patients. In this episode, Christina and Bill talk about how to discover your...2017-11-1621 min
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastHow to Attract 10-15 New Sleep Apnea Cases Per Month...Like Clockwork Are you missing a huge opportunity to do more work with your current patients? 1 out of every 4 adults suffer from some form of sleep apnea. Could you be serving them AND growing your practice at the same time? In this episode of the podcast you will hear an interview Dr. Bill and Christina Blatchford talk about how one of their clients focused in on sleep apnea to produce some amazing results. Dr. Blatchford will walk you through the exact scripts and systems you can use with your team in order to build a...2017-02-0237 minFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKona Special Part 3POLAR MEDIA EVENT FOR SPONSORED ATHLETES – KONA 2016: Bev is invited to attend this awesome event and brings us interviews with some of the best triathletes in the world! We talk to Liz Blatchford, Frederik van Lierde, Sarah Piampiano, Terenzo Bozzone, Liz Lyles, Cyril Viennot and Alicia Kaye. PAUL BUICK: In Part 3 of this interview with Paul Buick he talks to us about becoming a ‘Master of the Bike’ plus analysing how people train from power files and where metrics fit into the training of Purplepatch athletes. MATT DIXON: This week (Kona week) we are excited to be able to bring y...2016-10-061h 37
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastHow to Maximize the Value of Every New Patient With 100% Integrity Do you want to lower your overhead, increase your collections, take more vacation, and have more time for continuing education for both yourself and your team? Bill Blatchford joins us to talk about how you can increase the profits of your dental practice by making just a few simple changes. Tune in to today’s episode to hear how basic customer care changes and rethinking your team’s pay structure (to benefit you and your practice) can dramatically increase profits, providing you more freedom than ever. In this episode, you will… Understand the difference betwee...2016-07-181h 18
Blatchford Coaching Systems podcastGoal-Setting Strategies That WorkIn this interview you will hear my daughter, Dr. Christina Blatchford DDS, a successful dentist in her own right and a coach for Blatchford Solutions, speak with Dr. Laura Fauchier, DDS about the empowerment of goal setting.
As a single mom to three daughters, Laura has overcame many challenges to graduate from dental school, buy her own practice, and become a leading practitioner in the dentistry field.
In this episode, you will…
• Be inspired by Laura’s journey to dentistry and hear about the sacrifices she made to get to...2015-11-1338 minFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLiz Blatchford & Simon CochraneONE STEP AHEAD: Calcium phytonutrients. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Plyometrics. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS - LIZ BLATCHFORD & SIMON COCHRANE: Liz Blatchford is an Australian triathlete with British roots. In her very first Ironman Hawaii she ran straight to a spot on the podium. Her third place in Kona, only her third Ironman, capped a great 2013 and Liz's first full year as a long distance triathlete. In June this year she successfully defended her Ironman Cairns title and at Mont-Tremblant a few weeks ago won the race after a sprint finish with Mary Beth Ellis. Liz is currently in training for her...2015-09-061h 20