The first guest on the podcast is Dr. Ben Rutherford, a dentist with a growing dental practice based in Topeka. Find out how he decided on this career later than most, how he took over a practice at 28, the challenges of running a business during a pandemic, and the lessons learned along the way. Plus he’ll throw in a few dental tips for kids and adults.

 

Read more about the show here: http://kansasbiztalk.com/

 

About our guest: http://www.easttopekadental.com/office-info/about-our-doctors

 

Today's show schedule: 

0:42 - The goals for this show. 

1:48 - Ben Rutherford, D.D.S is our guest today. Some background on him and his business.

2:59 - Let’s start with what led you down the path of becoming a dentist.

4:23 - What was your first year in the profession like?

5:22 - What do you know now that you wish you knew then.

7:01 - How do you find time to work on your business rather than for your business?

9:44 - What effect has COVID-19 had on the business and what changes have you made

12:39 - Continuing education opportunities.

14:38 - How many employees across all of your locations?

16:09 - What are the biggest problem areas for patients when it come to their teeth?

18:12 - At what age should children start going to the dentist?

19:31 - How important is flossing and how often?

20:46 - Any toothbrush and toothpaste recommendations?

23:06 - Best way to get in touch with East Topeka Dental