Have you ever poured your heart and soul into a complex treatment plan only to have the patient avoid scheduling the appointment or completely ghost you? In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Dr. Laskin talks with Dr. Christopher Phelps, a dentist, author and entrepreneur, about issues, reality and problems dentists face when it…

Have you ever had someone leave your team only to realize the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and end up wanting to come back? Now, you are faced with a conundrum; should you rehire them with a higher compensation so they don’t leave again? Find out what Dr. Laskin thinks you should…

As we all know, many myths about dentistry circulate the world of media and oftentimes dentistry is not portrayed in the best light possible. That is why it can be surprising to read something GOOD about the dental industry in the media (especially when it isn’t written by a dental professional). But why does it…

In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Dr. Laskin shares his own personal experience of owning several practices in the span of 10 years and getting as much as 6X ROI. If you’re thinking of investing and expanding your practice, check out this episode for the lessons and tips that Dr. Laskin learned along…

It’s no surprise that the economy has taken a huge shift coming out of the pandemic and businesses are feeling the effects. Many of those changes are completely out of our hands, but we can take control of how we react to them. Now is not the time to sit and do nothing. In fact,…

In today’s episode, Dr. Laskin is joined by Jennifer Fernjack, a former patient and author of the book “Greater Than”, to discuss the the concept of “emotional grit” and the patient’s perspective when it comes to dental anxiety. For a true patient first perspective, check out Jennifer’s book, “Greater Than”, at www.jenniferfernjack.com Check out the…

Did you know that the best marketing strategy is by recommendation and talk of mouth? Who better to talk about your dental practice than your own patients? Imagine you have one satisfied patient who loved your work. Now, this patient shares about you, while the other one does the same and so on. Now you…

Are you looking to grow your practice, but aren’t sure what questions you should be asking? There is a great book that constitutes these exact questions; “The Three Questions” by Jon J Muth. The best part is, they can be applied in all walks of life. Dr. Laskin dives into another segment of “Books Applied…

Have you ever felt burned out, stressed and in complete chaos? Well, you aren’t the only one. Our industry can indeed be demanding and unforgiving, especially in practice, organization and efficiency. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. There are tons of products that make a world of difference for your practice; you…

Although change can be a two-edged sword, the pain of not changing is greater than the pain of change. In order to keep up with the fast-paced world today, we have to learn how to face that pain head on or else get left in the dust. Progress is impossible without change, and those who…