Upwards of 90% of adults with obstructive sleep apnea are undiagnosed. A significant majority of dental practices do not treat sleep disorders. Some have clinical success issues - listen in to Dr. Pam's personal story! Many who try fail to master attracting patients and successfully billing patients. UNLESS they have an expert in their corner who has mastered the process from start to finish and who knows every key player in the game. Join Pam, David and founder of SleepBetterNYC, Teresa Power and learn to sleep your way to success. Instagram @sleepbetternyc

Foreign-trained dentists and dental students practicing as dental hygienists: a solution to the hygiene shortage or a risk to public safety and the dental hygiene profession? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into this hot debate with Dr. Abe Abdul, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society, who played a key role in passing both the Foreign-Trained Dentist Bill (H4842) and the Dental Diversion Bill (H300) in Massachusetts. These landmark bills may be paving the way for similar changes in your state. Tune in to explore the implications of these legislative moves and what they could mean for the future of dentistry! https://www.dentistryiq.com/practice-management/insurance/video/14196126/boost-your-dentistryiq-what-the-competitive-health-insurance-act-means-for-dentistspage=1&filters=%7B%22text%22%3A%22abe%20abdul%22%2C%22page%22%3A1%2C%22status%22%3A%5B%221%22%5D%2C%22impliedSchedules%22%3Atrue%7D&sort=published

https://nashp.org/dental-medical-loss-ratios-understanding-the-landscape-in-massachusetts-and-beyond/

https://www.massdental.org/Advocacy/Legislative-Action Dr. Abe Adbul email: drabdul@luxdental.com

Dental therapists are making waves in the dental world, now licensed in 14 states and capable of performing specific procedures after just three years of education beyond high school. Initially aimed at improving access to care in underserved areas, dental therapists are now finding roles in private practice, raising questions about profitability, quality, and the future of dentistry. This week, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Frank Catalanotto to explore the hot-button issue: Are dental therapists a threat to dentists or a solution to the access-to-care crisis? Tune in to hear the debate and decide where you stand!

Resources: https://www.floridiansfordentalaccess.org/who-we-are/

https://www.ncdhe.org/

https://www.dentaltherapy.org/

New Year, same problem... there is nobody great to hire. Or are they out there, but just don't want to work for you? This week, David and Pam sit down with Amy Morgan of Spear Education to unpack the hiring crisis and she breaks down why some practices are overstaffed, while others struggle to attract quality candidates, and what you can do to stand out. There are strategies you can implement to take control of your hiring strategy so you can curate your dream team. Before you start another year of staffing headaches, you will want to hear Amy's advice! Links: https://speareducation.outgrow.us/unmasked https://spear.education/3VICEBT

As 2024 comes to a close, join David and Pam for a heartfelt episode where they reflect on their biggest wins, losses, lessons learned, and their exciting plans for 2025. They are also sharing some major love with you, our incredible audience, by kicking off the new year with a a huge giveaway! Tune in this week to reflect, recharge, and discover how to enter the giveaway. Let’s wrap up the year together in style!

If we had a dollar for every doctor or team member who brought a "bah humbug" attitude to the holiday bonus table ... we'd have plenty of money for parties, presents and paying more. Join this very special collaboration between Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale Of Two Hygienists. We get real on all things holiday bonuses!

All on X ... Cosmetic cases for everyone ... new grads with no experience. We've lost our way in dentistry. Join Dr. Gordon Chrisensen and learn the data on what you're being told works long-term vs reality. From implants, to Zirconia, to the most highly marketed CE courses ... you're going to be shocked!

Here's a tough question: how much money must be spent monthly to grow? Is it delivering 5X ROI consistently? Some know. Some don't. Some burn through marketing companies hoping for a win, yet some already have the right company and miss it internally on the phones. But if you don't measure it, you're just guessing, and therefore you can't improve it. Join Pamela, David, and Nick Jasacomb of CallRail & get a free trial to find out if what you're doing—or want to do—is or can deliver.

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