In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Causey, a Board-Certified Orthodontist from Gainseville, GA who recently came up with a 3D Printable Mask Framework as a viable solution for the shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Causey owns two practices throughout North Georgia and is married to his wife of 13 years. They have three children. He graduated from the Medical College School of Dentistry in 2010 and received his orthodontic certificate from Medical College of Georgia Department of Orthodontics in 2012. Dr. Causey has done extensive research and has many publications. He has held several leadership positions and is also a faculty member at Augusta University School of Dental Medicine. Episode Highlights: - How Dr. Causey’s 3D printable Mask framework is a viable solution for the shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic - How he came up with the concept of his 3D printer mask concept - How the masks use HEPA filtration for efficacy -How border molding (a technique dentists usually used for dentures) helps provide a custom seal - How to properly disinfect masks for reuse - How masks recently passed fit test at the hospital in Savanah, Georgia -How CDC posts that in the event of shortages of PPE, healthcare providers may make their own and how Dr. Causey’s masks provides more protection in these circumstances -What a stop gap is and how we can provide this until healthcare providers can get the proper supplies of equipment. - How 2500 people have already downloaded his 3D printer masks design and how those with 3D printers can work with medical professionals to help -Dr. Causey’s message of positivity. To see how you can help, visit: Firedbycorona.com Note: I know that there are many podcasts that you could be listening to.  Thanks for choosing mine!  I appreciate you! So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others! **Also, kindly subscribe to, rate and review the show The Efficient Practice Podcast​ at iTunes.  Reviews really help to rank the show, and it allows me to deliver beneficial content! Join our Facebook Mastermind, The Efficient Practice!

In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I discuss 5 Simple Tips To A Stress-Free Day in the dental office.  And yes, the office can be a calm place.  Let's face it, dentistry can be stressful, and we often spend more time with our dental families than with our home families.  Therefore, the environment that we spend so much time in should be one of enjoyment and fulfillment.  It's pretty simple to do.  Listen in, and implement these steps today! Note: I know that there are many podcasts that you could be listening to.  Thanks for choosing mine!  I appreciate you! So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others! **Also, kindly subscribe to, rate and review the show The Efficient Practice Podcast on iTunes and give our YouTube video a thumbs up! Reviews really help to rank the show, and it allows me to deliver beneficial content! Join the free Facebook Group/Mastermind- Efficiency Now Network

In This Episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast,  I discuss six tips to help you hire the "A Team."  Over the years, I've spoken with many colleagues, and this is the area that doctors report as being one of the biggest challenges in their practices.   We know that your team can either make or break you.  And, there are some key steps that simplify the hiring process and ensure getting the right team for your patients and your practice! Note: I know that there are many podcasts that you could be listening to.  Thanks for choosing mine!  I appreciate you! So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others! **Also, kindly subscribe to, rate and review the show The Efficient Practice Podcast on iTunes and give our YouTube video a thumbs up! Reviews really help to rank the show, and it allows me to deliver beneficial content! Join the free Facebook Group/Mastermind- Efficiency Now Network --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In This Episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I Interview Stanley T. Funches, Sr., CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, MBA who was born and raised in Clinton, Mississippi.  He later went on to study Finance and earn a BSM from Tulane University and later a MBA from Samford University.  Stanley began his journey in financial planning over 20 years ago, earning his Certified Financial Planner® Designation and other professional designations. During his time as a financial planner, Stanley has served medical professionals, business owners, and retirees as they prepare for and maintain a comfortable retirement. Stanley has done numerous seminars and speaking engagements in his community and appeared on several news shows discussing financial planning topics.  In 2001, he was awarded the Presidential Award by the Urban Financial Services Coalition.  In 2007 he was profiled and labeled a “Wealth Pioneer” by Wealth Manager Magazine. In 2015 he was a contributing author to the Amazon Best Seller, Voices of Inspiration – Real Life Wisdom for Living Your Best Life. Stanley is currently the owner of INTELUS Wealth Management, a financial planning firm which offers investments and financial planning services to those seeking to attain financial independence.  Stanley resides in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the father of three wonderful children, Ashli, TJ and Christopher.  In his time away from the office Stanly enjoys basketball, golf and reading Episode Highlights: Challenges of Medical Professionals as they run a practice and look to build wealth Financial Planning and how it differs from other services listed as financial advice Basic items suggested to start progressing towards financial independence His New Book, Quest for Financial Independence: 10 Areas of Your Planning You Should Not Ignore (Observations of a Planner) And so much more! Note: I know that there are many podcasts that you could be listening to.  Thanks for choosing mine!  I appreciate you! So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others! **Also, kindly subscribe to, rate and review the show The Efficient Practice Podcast at iTunes and give our YouTube video a thumbs up! Reviews really help to rank the show, and it allows me to deliver beneficial content! Join the free Facebook Group/Mastermind- Efficiency Now Network --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In This Episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I interview the Maestro of Dentistry, Dr. Howard Farran who is a living legend and pioneer in our field.  Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, is a practicing dentist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, Founder and CEO of Dentaltown Magazine which is celebrating over 20 years in publication, host of the popular Podcast “Dentistry Uncensored” as well as a noted international speaker on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational, off-the-cuff and entertaining lectures for more than two decades. His area of expertise covers many aspects of dentistry, including the business of dentistry and clinical topics. Howard was voted by his peers in the top 3 on the list of The 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry from 2017-2019. To Contact Dr. Farran: Podcast: Dentistry Uncensored Website: www.dentaltown.com Email : [email protected] Twitter : twitter.com/HowardFarran Author of Amazon Bestselling book : ‘Uncomplicate Business’ Note: I know that there are many podcasts that you could be listening to.  Thanks for choosing mine!  I appreciate you! So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others! **Also, kindly subscribe to, rate and review the show The Efficient Practice Podcast at ITunes and give our YouTube video a thumbs up! Reviews really help to rank the show, and it allows me to deliver beneficial content! Join the free Facebook Group/Mastermind- Efficiency Now Network

In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I have the great pleasure of interviewing arguably the top Marketer in the World for Dentists and my friend of many years, Dr. Anissa Holmes. She has received critical acclaim for the massive impact she’s making in the dental field and is dispelling the myths of marketing for dental practices around the world. Dr. Holmes, a Dentist, Business Acceleration Coach, Social Media Strategist, and Best Selling Author is a leader in the dental industry. Dr. Holmes has coached and advised coaches, million dollar practice owners, and startup practices. Based on her massive success, Dr. Holmes has been featured in top dental publications, such as Dental Economics, Dentistry IQ, and Dental Products Report, and has been featured as one of the top 25 Women in Dentistry. Dr. Holmes has also been featured in the TOP selling business books, The 30-Day Book and Rise of the Youpreneur. She has also been a featured speaker at Social Media Marketing World and her Delivering WOW Dental Podcast has listeners in over 100 countries. Dr. Holmes is the Founder of the Platinum Mastermind, an Online Coaching Community for Dentists and Teams and runs Facebook Boot camps to help practices learn how to effectively use Social Media and Digital Marketing. In this episode: · The evolution of Delivering Wow and the social media process to rapidly scale your practice · How to use social media to market your practice at a fraction of the costs of traditional methods · Techniques to brand your practice · The Delivering Wow 21 day Marketing Challenge and the incredible results of its participants · And so much more… To learn more about Dr. Holmes and her marketing programs: Go to: http://www.deliveringwowmarketing.com Gifts to Friends of the Show Use code EFFICIENCYBOOTCAMP to save 10% on FB Boot Camp Use code EFFICIENCYCHALLENGE  to save 20% on the 21Day Marketing Challenge Note: I know that there are many podcasts that you could be listening to. Thanks for choosing mine! I appreciate you! So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others! **Also, kindly subscribe to, rate and review the show The Efficient Practice Podcast at ITunes. Reviews really help to rank the show, and it allows me to deliver beneficial content!

In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I interview Jide Alufa who is a Facebook growth Expert, Funnel Hacker,  and all around digital marketing geek . He loves Facebook and gets excited about getting results for clients. He works with a team of clever cookies and focuses his efforts on helping Dentists get results. His hobbies are basketball, Facebook, and all things avocados.  Episode Highlights -What are Funnels -Websites Versus Targeted Funnels -How To target Your Ideal Patient -Direct Mail- The "Shot Gun Approach" -Social Media Marketing to Differentiate Yourself From Others -Case Study of Dental Practice and Results With Funneling To reach Jide: http://www.sophiads.com/smile --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I interview Dr. Rico Short, (The Root Canal Specialist to The Stars) who attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry (The Dental College of Georgia) to attain a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1999. In 2002 he earned his post doctorate degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short added the final notch to his belt and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2009. His private practice, Apex Endodontics P.C, was opened in 2004 and is located in Smyrna Georgia just outside Atlanta.   Dr. Short has almost 20 years of experience in dentistry and over 15 years in endodontics. He is an expert consultant in endodontics to the Georgia Board of Dentistry and an assistant clinical professor at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta.  He is a independent national lecturer and is endorsed by the American Association of Endodontists speaker’s bureau.  In addition, he has treated numerous celebrities from actors, producers, writers, comedians, television anchors, sport athletes, and music artists.  He is affectionately known as “The Root Canal Specialist To The Stars.” Dr. Short has written articles and published in several journals including Dentistry Today (He made the exclusive cover April 2013), Inside Dentistry, UpScale Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine, and the Journal of Endodontics. He has lectured at the American Dental Association and the National Dental Association annual meetings, in addition throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Dr. Short’s work has been published in dental journals around the world with opportunities to speak in China and the Philippines. Furthermore, Dr. Short has a very robust online presence in dentistry. He has over 3,000 followers in LinkedIn worldwide and over 10,000 followers on FaceBook explaining various dental procedures and current trends in dentistry.  Dr. Short was named one of the Top 40 Dentist under 40 in America by Incisal Edge Magazine in 2013 and has been named in Dentistry Today consistently as one of the top leaders in continuing education. He his a frequent contributor to online dental journals as well. In addition, he has made several guest appearances on local and national radio / television stations. In June 2012, he spoke on Trinity Broadcast Networks to over 80 million households worldwide dispelling myths about root canal therapy and optimizing oral health. Dr. Short has received several prestigious awards and accolades throughout his career. He is very philanthropic in his community. Dr. Short has established an annual scholarship at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, formally known as The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He is an American Dental Association Success Speaker and a graduate of the Institute of Diversity and Leadership Program. With this knowledge, Dr. Short travels around the country speaking to senior dental students about the future of dentistry. In addition, he volunteers at various non-profit organizations and charity dental clinics. In October 2012, Dr. Short was selected as a panelist for the Affordable Care Act. He was invited to The White House to give his personal opinion about how The Affordable Care Act would affect both businesses and citizens of our country from a healthcare provider perspective. Dr. Short is also a motivational speaker and author. His new book entitled “Getting to the Root of Your Problem” 365 Days of Inspirational Thinking is considered one of the most thought provoking self published books to date. He travels abroad teaching people to tap into their God given potential to make a positive difference in society. Dr. Short is married to Angela Short who is a dental hygienist. They have two children Jayla and Ava. To reach Dr. Short:  https://www.apexendodontics.net/  [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I interview Dr. Hazel Glasper who was recently featured in O, The Oprah Magazine as a leading woman in Baltimore.  Dr. Glasper has practiced comprehensive dentistry her entire career and is an emerging thought leader in the field. Committed to advancing the perception of oral health, she founded Teach Me Dental, a national oral health campaign, and The Comprehensive Dental Continuum (TCDC), a consulting agency that teaches dentists to implement the principles and practices of the comprehensive model, which have allowed her to work 3 days a week and collect millions in practice revenues. Recognized as a trailblazer and a game changer, Dr. Glasper has distinguished herself in the medical community as a physician of the oral cavity. An expert on the links between oral and systemic disease, her groundbreaking conferences have reached over 4 million people globally, connecting and educating dental and non-dental healthcare providers on the significance of oral-systemic links and their impact on the oral healthcare crisis. Dr. Glasper has been featured in numerous dental publications and appeared on multiple nationally syndicated media outlets. Spokesperson on Oral Health for the American Heart Association in Maryland, she is a lead member of the Legislative Committee at Maryland Dental Action Coalition and a panelist at a Senate Hearing to address oral health issues in Maryland.  Dr. Glasper is redefining comprehensive dentistry. Her company slogan Sell More Dentistry Save More Lives encourages dentists to understand their vital role in medicine and establish themselves as critical members of their patients’ healthcare team.  For more information visit www.drglasper.com. [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this Episode, I speak with William A. Taylor, Jr., CPA, CFP®, PFS, MACCT who is a business owner, entrepreneur, and mentor. Taylor is the founder of TAYLOR CPA & ASSOCIATES, PC with offices in Columbus, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. The firm has a high focus on medical and dental clients. In addition, Taylor formed Blue Holdings, LLC; an asset holding company. Blue Holdings, LLC currently holds commercial rental real estate, residential rental real estate, securities, precious stones and other assets. In August 2018, TAYLOR CPA & ASSOCIATES, PC, was selected as Minority Business Enterprise of the Year in the state of Georgia by the Atlanta Tribune Magazine. In March 2018, TAYLOR CPA & ASSOCIATES, PC, was selected as AFLAC’s Vendor of the Year for 2017, in one of five categories. In January 2013, Mr. Taylor was selected as the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s J.R. Allen Young Business Leader of the Year Award recipient. In 2010, Mr. Taylor was selected to Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 100 Under 50 Executive & Emerging Leaders in the USA. In 2009, Taylor was one of 60 people selected in the State of Georgia to participate in the Leadership Georgia program. In 2009, he received a cover feature as one of 5 individuals under the age of 40 leading Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding areas in business and community involvement. In the October 2007 issue of Georgia Trend Magazine, Taylor is featured on the cover as one of Georgia’s “40 Under 40” Best and Brightest individuals in business, government and the arts. Taylor has served on the Board of Directors for various For-profit and Not-for-profit organizations, to include The House of Mercy, the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce and, the Development Authority of Columbus. He currently serves on the Board of Columbus Bank & Trust Company and Emanuel Preparatory School of Math & Science. His passion to help others has afforded Taylor the opportunity to serve as an instructor for the Chamber of Commerce, NABA and the Division of Firms teaching courses on Small Business Operations and Entrepreneurship. He conducts seminars on budgeting, business and personal tax strategies, wealth creation alternatives, and entity choices throughout the Southeastern region. He also publishes a newsletter called, “The Answer” and has written financial education columns for news publications in Columbus, Georgia. When he is not hard at work or serving in one of his various capacities, Taylor loves to fish, read financial publications, and vacation at beaches throughout the country and abroad, often riding Jet Ski watercrafts and boats. Spending time with his children and other family members and friends is a constant that provides a wealth of happiness. To Contact: Taylor CPA and Associates 706.494.4302 www.tcpafirm.com [email protected] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app