Latest Dental inventory Podcast Episodes

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Understanding the Difference: Stress vs. Burnout

ZenOne Podcast - July 10, 2024 15:59 - 55 minutes
In this conversation, Lynne Leggett discusses the difference between stress and burnout. She explains that stress is a normal part of life and can be managed through completing the stress cycle, while burnout is a more severe state where individuals feel completely overwhelmed and disengaged. Ly...

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"AI, it's at everybody's fingertips"

ZenOne Podcast - June 25, 2024 15:03 - 49 minutes
In this conversation, Dr. Olson discusses his recent experiments with new technologies in his dental practice, including a 3D printer and AI tools. He shares his experiences and thoughts on the potential benefits and challenges of these technologies. They also discuss the need for better practic...

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Why Pediatric Dentistry is so hard?

ZenOne Podcast - June 19, 2024 00:04 - 1 hour
In this conversation, Malika Azargoon discusses the challenges of pediatric dentistry, the pressures faced by pediatric dentists, and the impact of Gen Z employees on dental practices. She also shares insights from her experience as a marathon runner and the parallels between running a marathon ...

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Dr. Mark Costes: “I set my sights too low, early in my career”

ZenOne Podcast - June 11, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Costes shares his insights and experiences as a successful dentist and entrepreneur, his upbringing and the influence of his parents on his work ethic and values. He emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and the need for continuous personal and profes...

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Would you hire & fire based on your values?

ZenOne Podcast - June 03, 2024 02:00 - 58 minutes
The conversation explores the concept of leadership and its application in dental practices. It discusses the misconception that leadership is solely the responsibility of the owner or manager, emphasizing that leadership is a collective effort. Takeaways Leadership is a collective effort and...

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Why is there a shortage of dental assistants Nationwide?

ZenOne Podcast - May 01, 2024 06:34 - 47 minutes
Julie Varney is the biggest advocate for dental assistants in the US. She has been in the industry for 32 years and has accomplished a lot. In this interview she shares her thoughts on what;s holding back the profession of dental assistants and what one person can do to improve her or his career...

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How to Avoid Dental Startup Pitfalls: 6 Years, 200 Startups, Countless Lessons!

ZenOne Podcast - April 23, 2024 12:43 - 1 hour
Michelle Affanato started her career in dentistry at the age of 15 and worked her way up to become a dental consultant. She has a unique perspective on the industry, having worked in various roles and even helped a bank with startup practice financing. Michelle believes that the key to success i...

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I’m not just a dental assistant!

ZenOne Podcast - April 02, 2024 12:53 - 51 minutes
In this podcast Michelle and I discuss how to become a trusted member of the team and learn to become the lead dental assistant. Learning how to communicate and the fundamentals of delegation. Michelle has been with Ballantyne Endodontics For 15 years and became clinical leader. Michelle Allen b...

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Why did others miss the $1.1mm dental practice at a final price of $200K???

ZenOne Podcast - March 26, 2024 13:39 - 42 minutes
Dr. Benjamin Johnson, DDS ( Bio; LinkedIn)  Dr. Benjamin Johnson graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Biology (2005), he attended Ohio State’s School of Dentistry and graduated in 2009. In 2010, Dr. Johnson moved to Texas to work with Dr. Dale McCall (at what would become Acre Wo...

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In dentistry humility is always one patient away!

ZenOne Podcast - March 19, 2024 18:49 - 49 minutes
Dr. Aaron Nicholas (Bio, Insta, LinkedIn),  In this wide ranging conversation we cover many topics that include burnout, suicide in dentistry, backpain, coping mechanisms, and mastery. Probably the most important part of the podcast is when I ask Dr. Nicholas, what fears does he have for the pro...

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What is 1 thing missing in dentistry today?

ZenOne Podcast - March 14, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes
There are many aspects we can all agree are missing in dentistry today. However, from my perspective, having worked with dental teams daily, I can clearly see that onboarding, training, and nurturing for your team is sorely lacking. Let's refer to it simply as "training". How do I know? Well, I...

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3 new trends in dental supplies ordering from best dental practices

ZenOne Podcast - March 05, 2024 15:13 - 12 minutes
Trend 1: One of the most significant trends I've noticed is the increasing popularity of buying groups.  When evaluating a group, dental practices should ask the following questions related to their negotiated formulary: Which manufacturers offer the deepest discounts? How often are discount...

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Why do you need an associate if your hygiene schedule is not full?

ZenOne Podcast - February 22, 2024 13:14 - 1 hour
In this wide ranging conversation we cover many topics:  Startup, In Network, Out of Network, and knee deep in construction a story of 3 practices We didn’t even remind them to schedule the next appointment, was that a mistake?  We still have a capacity issue, bit on the hygiene side  Why do...

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“It’s really easy to forget the business side of dentistry” Dr. Andrew Olson

ZenOne Podcast - February 13, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour
Dr. Andrew Olson Dentist and Owner of Wasatch Dental; Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. He has a very unique story of becoming a dentist and then pursuing a business education at the University of Utah School of Business. Please enjoy our wide ranging conversatio...

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#79 “Screw it, let’s go out of the network completely!” dental startup’s journey to a freedom from insurance companies

ZenOne Podcast - February 07, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes
Welcome to Episode 79 where I ask Ayrat, practice administrator at Cedar Park Dental Wellness, what’s new and exciting in 2024. We spent most of the time discussing pitfalls of going out of network with dental insurance companies. 

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#78 Dr. Jack Fan: NYU College of Dentistry; Moving to Austin; Keys to a Successful Private Practice

ZenOne Podcast - October 19, 2023 16:34 - 26 minutes
Welcome to Episode 78. In this short episode, I interviewed one of the early ZenOne customers and someone whom I admire for his work ethic and humbleness. Dr. Fan shares the story of growing up in Claremont California, going to dental school in New York, and settling in Austin. Timesta...

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#78 Dr. Jack Fan: NYU College of Dentistry; Moving to Austin; Keys to a Successful Private Practice

ZenOne Podcast - October 19, 2023 16:34 - 26 minutes
Welcome to Episode 78. In this short episode, I interviewed one of the early ZenOne customers and someone whom I admire for his work ethic and humbleness. Dr. Fan shares the story of growing up in Claremont California, going to dental school in New York, and settling in Austin. Timestamps: 00:0...

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#77 Richard Markules, Garrison Dental

ZenOne Podcast - October 12, 2023 17:23 - 19 minutes
Welcome to Episode 77 where we visit Garrison Dental Solutions in Michigan. We met with the team, toured the manufacturing facility, and discussed the challenges of serving practices across the country. At the end of the visit, I sat down with the Director of Sales for North America, Ri...

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#77 Richard Markules, Garrison Dental

ZenOne Podcast - October 12, 2023 17:23 - 19 minutes
Welcome to Episode 77 where we visit Garrison Dental Solutions in Michigan. We met with the team, toured the manufacturing facility, and discussed the challenges of serving practices across the country. At the end of the visit, I sat down with the Director of Sales for North America, Richard Mar...

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#76 Dr. Scott Goldman and Dr. Peter Boulden on DSO vs Private Practice, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

ZenOne Podcast - October 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
Welcome to Episode 76 where I’m joined by my good friends Dr. Scott Goldman (LinkedIn) and Dr. Peter Boulden DDS (LinkedIn). On this podcast, we debunk all the pros and cons of selling a practice to DSO (2 times) and he learned and experienced all of the things DSOs offer. On the other hand, Dr....

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#75 Big Announcement!

ZenOne Podcast - September 28, 2023 18:29 - 15 minutes
Welcome to Episode 75 where we discuss a big announcement we made about future plans of Zen Supplies and introduction of the new platform -ZenOne. I asked Delaney Barber (Practice Success Manager) and Jillian Gomez (Partner Vendors Manager) to join me on this podcast to share the news and the fe...

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#75 Big Announcement!

ZenOne Podcast - September 28, 2023 18:29 - 15 minutes
Welcome to Episode 75 where we discuss a big announcement we made about future plans of Zen Supplies and introduction of the new platform -ZenOne. I asked Delaney Barber (Practice Success Manager) and Jillian Gomez (Partner Vendors Manager) to join me on this podcast to share the news a...

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#74 Brad Freeman: “GPO can save your Dental Practice $39,000 a year, on average!”

ZenOne Podcast - August 24, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour
Experienced Operations Officer with a demonstrated history of successful work in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry. Skilled in Cash Flow, Financial Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Warehouse Operations, and Warehouse Control. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Business Adm...

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#74 Brad Freeman: “GPO can save your Dental Practice $39,000 a year, on average!”

ZenOne Podcast - August 24, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour
Experienced Operations Officer with a demonstrated history of successful work in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry. Skilled in Cash Flow, Financial Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Warehouse Operations, and Warehouse Control. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Bus...

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#73: Danielle Avila & Laura Bettencourt RDH “Now is the best time to be fearless in dental”

ZenOne Podcast - August 10, 2023 20:30 - 57 minutes
Today I had a chance to discuss all things hygiene with Laura and Danielle. They met 15 years ago at th hygiene schools and since then stayed friends and 12 months ago started Diamond Dental Hygiene Career Coaching. On this podcast we discuss:  What holds most of the hygienists back?  ...

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#73: Danielle Avila & Laura Bettencourt RDH “Now is the best time to be fearless in dental”

ZenOne Podcast - August 10, 2023 20:30 - 57 minutes
Today I had a chance to discuss all things hygiene with Laura and Danielle. They met 15 years ago at th hygiene schools and since then stayed friends and 12 months ago started Diamond Dental Hygiene Career Coaching. On this podcast we discuss:  What holds most of the hygienists back?  How to m...

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#72 Amy Bridger: “Nobody Dies in Dental Supplies”

ZenOne Podcast - August 03, 2023 21:39 - 1 hour
Amy Bridger has exclusively worked in the dental industry since 2013. Having worked with multiple customer segments, including private practice, emerging groups, DSOs, as well as GPOs across the country, Amy’s knowledge base of the dental industry is extensive. She takes pride in identi...

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#72 Amy Bridger: “Nobody Dies in Dental Supplies”

ZenOne Podcast - August 03, 2023 21:39 - 1 hour
Amy Bridger has exclusively worked in the dental industry since 2013. Having worked with multiple customer segments, including private practice, emerging groups, DSOs, as well as GPOs across the country, Amy’s knowledge base of the dental industry is extensive. She takes pride in identifying and...

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#71 Shannon Blackmon on how Dental Assistants can create wealth, one paycheck at a time

ZenOne Podcast - July 13, 2023 19:02 - 47 minutes
This podcast is not financial advice, please talk to your financial adviser or tax planner or people that are certified.  Shannon Blackmon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, highly trained in financial planning and investment management. Helping others not only survive but flourish...

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#71 Shannon Blackmon on how Dental Assistants can create wealth, one paycheck at a time

ZenOne Podcast - July 13, 2023 19:02 - 47 minutes
This podcast is not financial advice, please talk to your financial adviser or tax planner or people that are certified.  Shannon Blackmon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, highly trained in financial planning and investment management. Helping others not only survive but...

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