Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

A Top Rated Dental Marketing Podcast. Providing like-minded, passionate individuals, a platform to share experiences and expertise in the dental marketing industry and discuss how marketing theory, development and acquisitions enhance an overall success plan. We’re passionate about marketing and collaborations of all kinds and want to share the process to support others.🚀COME SAY HI! 👋 Gary Bird thegarybird.com/ Podcast Website dentalmarketingtheory.com/ Website smcnational.com/

Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird is a business podcast hosted by Gary Bird, with 224 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

  #220 Why “Scaling Without Exposure” Is the New Mandate for DSOs

  Aug 11, 202613 min

  Sign-up for the Event Before August 15th for the Discount: https://event.practiceprotection.com/ Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2 Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/4p48qoC ➖➖➖➖ AI is transforming dentistry, but most practices are adopting new tools without understanding the compliance risks. Gary Bird sits down with Linda Harvey, CEO of the Dental Compliance Institute, and Dee Fischer to explain how to evaluate AI vendors, protect patient data, and build safeguards before AI creates costly legal problems. You'll learn the questions every practice should ask about HIPAA, SOC 2 security, vendor risk, and AI implementation so your technology supports growth instead of exposing your practice. If you're investing in AI, practice management, or DSO growth, this conversation could save you thousands. Subscribe for more Dental Marketing Theory episodes covering AI, dental marketing, practice management, compliance, new technology, and strategies that help dentists grow smarter. ✨ Timestamps ✨ 00:00 Introduction to the event and its focus on dental risk management 02:06 Common AI risks: data security and regulatory fines 04:23 The importance of vetting AI vendors and understanding security measures 05:36 How to identify and vet AI vendors effectively 06:52 The toolbox for implementing AI safely and legally 08:50 Beyond OSHA: A broader view of enterprise risk management 09:56 Legal considerations and the role of legal experts at the event 11:29 Why attending the event is crucial for practice protection 12:00 Cost-effective strategies: workshops vs. legal fees 12:49 Event details and registration information Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️ Website: https://www.fischerspro.com/ Website: https://dentalcomplianceinstitute.com/ Want the strategies we talk about delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to Dental Marketing Digest: https://hubs.la/Q0436vZG0 ➖➖➖➖ Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast. Want to see how SMC can help you grow? Book a call here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T ️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/ Upcoming Events ➡️ https://smcnational.com/events

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  Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

  #219 He Built a $6M Dental Empire Differently

  Jul 28, 202653 min

  Resource Download: https://hubs.la/Q04qYV6r0 Explore Dr. Tommy Dooley’s clinical courses and use code BIRD for 20% off: EliteDentalPodcast.com Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2 Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/4p48qoC ➖➖➖➖ Most dentists can barely scale one office without chaos. In this episode, Gary Bird talks with Dr. Tommy Dooley and Dr. Alex Silvia from the Elite Dental Podcast about how they built a $6M multi-location dental empire while generating 170 new patients per month through smarter systems, recurring patient growth, and operational discipline. You’ll learn dental marketing, phone conversion, Google reviews, SEO, AI scheduling, and practice management strategies that help growing practices scale without losing culture or profitability. Backed by real-world case studies and insights from SMC’s work with 1,195 practices, this episode is packed with tactical frameworks for fee-for-service practices, dental startups, and DSO-minded owners looking to grow faster. Subscribe for weekly conversations that help dentists grow smarter and lead better. ✨ Timestamps ✨ 00:00 Introduction to the Legends of Dentistry 02:53 Tommy's Journey: Expanding Practices 05:30 SEO Strategies for New Locations 09:23 The Importance of Google Reviews 13:01 Challenges of Multi-Location Practices 16:54 Merging Practices: Alex's Experience 22:05 Marketing Strategies for Complex Care 25:25 Balancing General and Specialized Dentistry 31:10 Building a Cohesive Team Culture 34:22 Maximizing Patient Acquisition 37:16 Marketing Strategies for Dental Procedures 40:00 Tracking ROI in Dental Marketing 43:47 Innovations in Dental Software and AI Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️ Website: https://elitedentalpodcast.com/ Website: https://cedarvillagedentistry.com/ Website: https://successfulsmiles.com/ Want the strategies we talk about delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to Dental Marketing Digest: https://hubs.la/Q0436vZG0 ➖➖➖➖ Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast. Want to see how SMC can help you grow? Book a call here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T ️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/ Upcoming Events ➡️ https://smcnational.com/events

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  Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

  Special Episode: From 1.2M to 3.7M: How Dr. Shane Scaled His Practice & Life

  Jul 7, 20261h 18m

  🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/4p48qoC ➖➖➖➖ Most dentists think they have a marketing problem. In reality, their biggest bottleneck is usually leadership, operations, scheduling, or team execution. In this episode, Gary Bird, Dr. Shane Wingler, and Richard Low break down how one practice grew from approximately $1.2M to over $3M while increasing new patients from 30 to nearly 90 per month. You'll learn how to identify the real constraint in your practice, improve phone conversion, use AI the right way, build scalable systems, and create sustainable growth without sacrificing your family or health. Drawing from real-world experience helping hundreds of dental practices grow, Gary shares the operational and marketing principles that separate practices that plateau from those that continue scaling. If you're serious about dental marketing, practice management, AI, leadership, fee-for-service growth, new patient acquisition, or building a high-performing dental practice, subscribe for weekly episodes packed with practical strategies you can implement immediately. ✨ Timestamps ✨ 00:00 - Dr. Shane’s Practice Journey 03:53 - Acquisition and Vision for Growth 06:33 - Overcoming Growth Pains 09:30 - The Value of Masterminds and Leadership 14:20 - Operational Bottlenecks in Growing Practices 18:04 - Managing Capacity and Hiring Strategies 22:04 - Building and Protecting Culture 25:46 - The Theory of Constraints 28:55 - Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 31:00 - Recruitment as Marketing 39:07 - Shifting from Capacity to Demand 44:46 - Scaling Specialty Services 48:05 - The Math of Marketing Budgets 55:56 - AI Integration in the Patient Journey 58:12 - Patient Financing for Case Acceptance 01:05:08 - Dr. Shane’s Personal Transformation Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️ Website: https://nextlevelfathers.com/ Website: https://carolinapinesdentistry.com/ Want the strategies we talk about delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to Dental Marketing Digest: https://hubs.la/Q0436vZG0 ➖➖➖➖ Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast. 🚀 Want to see how SMC can help you grow? 📱 Book a call here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T 🎙️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/ 📅 Upcoming Events ➡️ https://smcnational.com/events

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  Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

  #216 How AI is Changing the Business of Dentistry

  Jun 16, 202630 min

  🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/4p48qoC ➖➖➖➖ In this episode of Dental Marketing Theory, Gary Bird and Eddie Coleman discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming dental practice management, including legal decision support, hiring and onboarding associates, team training, practice transitions, and selling to DSOs vs private buyers. Learn how AI tools for dentists can reduce decision fatigue, improve dental office systems, support business strategy, and help practice owners make smarter financial and operational decisions. This episode explores the future of AI in dentistry, the growth of dental practices, and how dentists can use AI to run more efficient, profitable practices. ✨ Timestamps ✨ 00:00 – Introduction to AI for dental practices & business decision-making 05:09 – Using AI for legal questions, research, and business decisions 08:10 – Onboarding associates, training, and aligning clinical expectations 12:33 – Practice transitions, DSOs vs private practice sales, and financial decisions 17:30 – Team training, hiring, systems, and reducing decision fatigue Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️ Website: https://vault.dental/ Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️ SMC: https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T Personal: https://bit.ly/3SCEQZy Want the strategies we talk about delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to Dental Marketing Digest: https://hubs.la/Q0436vZG0 ➖➖➖➖ Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast. ➡️Want to see how SMC can help you grow? 📅Book a call here:➡️ https://smcnational.com 🎙️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/ 📅 Upcoming Events ➡️ https://smcnational.com/events

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  Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

  #215 The Physical Side of Dentistry No One Talks About

  May 19, 202617 min

  🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/4p48qoC ➖➖➖➖ In this episode, we discuss dental ergonomics, posture, and injury prevention for dentists, hygienists, and dental professionals, including how to prevent back pain, neck pain, and wrist pain while practicing dentistry. Stephanie Botts shares the most important ergonomic habits, equipment recommendations, strength training tips, and operatory positioning strategies to help dental professionals extend their careers and avoid burnout and chronic pain. This conversation covers dental ergonomics training, posture for dentists, dental career longevity, and how to practice dentistry without pain. ✨ Timestamps ✨ 00:00 – Why dentists must protect their bodies to sustain long careers 02:41 – The three most important ergonomic habits for dental professionals 07:19 – Sitting vs standing, strength training, and preventing long-term pain 12:03 – New ergonomic tools, equipment, and operatory setup improvements 13:50 – Patient communication, ergonomic assessments, and Stephanie’s story Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️ Website: https://www.polishedposture.net/ Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️ SMC: https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T Personal: https://bit.ly/3SCEQZy Want the strategies we talk about delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to Dental Marketing Digest: https://hubs.la/Q0436vZG0 ➖➖➖➖ Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast. ➡️Want to see how SMC can help you grow? 📅Book a call here:➡️ https://smcnational.com 🎙️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/ 📅 Upcoming Events ➡️ https://smcnational.com/events

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