How to be a Productive Dentist

[@jmey]

What do you do to be more productive in your life / school / as a dentist? Add me on Instagram - instagram.com/meyersonjoel/ ✌️

[@JetBlizzard]

Great video!

[@ekim051084]

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[@MrKmork001]

I do the same thing with 3 assistants and 3 chairs. Early on in my career I never thought you can do more than 60k a month in production but after seeing people do 100, 200, 300k a month in personal production and you learn their efficiencies and techniques it helps get you to the next level for sure.

[@jmey]

the equivalent of the four minute mile! I haven't met a GP doing $300k a month themselves before, must be a *very* busy and well run office for a single dentist to be producing that

[@MrKmork001]

@@jmey yup has to b,e and you have to utilize your team members to their top abilities.

[@jmey]

@@MrKmork001 would you be ok if I featured these comments in an upcoming video on being faster clinically?

[@MrKmork001]

@@jmey of course doc anything you need! I have a bunch of little tips that I’ve learned to work in a very busy practice! Let me know if you need anything else

[@underated17]

Just to clarify it’s not earning that much per month?

[@lehlogonolopapo3119]

I really agree with you, going Narrow is good for one's mental well-being. You don't have to do things you are not comfortable doing just because it's under your scope of practice. You will end up depressed and not enjoying Dentistry anymore

[@jmey]

💯! I like the Japanese idea of ikigai - what you love (your passion) · what the world needs (your mission) · what you are good at (your vocation) · what you can get paid for (your profession)

[@hudavid3256]

Thank you for making these videos. I’m only a pre-dent, but it’s very intriguing to me to learn how to run a dental clinic. I totally love all your videos.

[@jmey]

you're starting early, that's great!

[@DailyMeditation365]

This is exactly why I want to specialize. As a newer grad, I feel like I have to do it all, even with procedures I'm not comfortable with or enjoy.

[@jmey]

if you enjoy it, going narrow and deep can be a great move!

[@inthemonye]

I'm in my fourth (out of five) year dental student and you're such an inspiration. keep it up!

[@jmey]

thanks Sam! big things for you ahead

[@chrisiden1]

in my practice i had my clients work for me... meaning Free Dental/or Reduced Fees for every Root Canal/ Crown/ or Implant they sent me!

[@SeattleDataGuy]

Not a dentist. But a consultant in the data space and I would say a lot of the same rules apply in terms of specializing and avoiding certain types of work! Loved listening in. I honestly clicked because I actually started in healthcare + dental analytics. Thanks for the content!

[@jmey]

thank you! means a lot that I was able to hold the attention of a non-dentist

[@amarsehic91]

Just found this channel today, really great videos! Do you have any videos going into detail how to go from a general dentist working out of one operatory to two? Thanks

[@nicholasprincipe521]

Love this video! Guess less really is more sometimes, thanks for the insight Dr. Meyerson!

[@jmey]

well summarized 👏

[@stephenraydentist]

When Joel uploads, we hit play!!

[@jmey]

haha, back at ya!

[@skdavidnba]

Thank you for such a great insight.. it completely changed my perspective on what kind of dentist should be.. Can u also make a video for dental students or dentists in the clinical aspects? Any tips and tricks for restoring 1. Class 2s 2. Anterior esthetic zone restos 3. General tips for Surgical exos 4. Teeth that won't come out Thank you!

[@jmey]

All good ideas her videos in time hopefully!

[@med.dent.gattoni]

great channel congratulations 🙌🏼

[@eduardotroiani5710]

Will there ever be a video where you go through the pros and cons of being a GP vs being a specialized dentist such as orthodontist, periodontist etc.?

[@jmey]

I've got one planned out, but not sure when I'll get to it!

[@savorrur8330]

@@jmey yes please

[@jackhansmiles]

Finding what procedures I like to do and running with it. You’re the best Joel! :)

[@jmey]

^this is the key to a happy career. Rx: rinse and repeat this

[@MohamedOsama-hm9vo]

Great video Hope you do more, and also to give tips for undergraduates

[@madihaalam4566]

Great content Joel! Love your channel

[@jmey]

ty Madiha 🙏!

[@drponcedds]

It’s always funny hearing it from another source because I always thought when I graduated that a minimum of two columns of staggered work with two assistants was completely normal. I never worked with anyone who did otherwise up until practice ownership. 😅 Efficiency is key! A good office runs on systems that are easily learned, replicated, and adjusted when needed.

[@jmey]

I had to figure it out the hard way! and yes, it's all about systems systems systems 👏

[@drponcedds]

@@jmey By the sounds of it you had a similar post-grad experience: rural office for me, associate run office with owner somewhere else. Swim or sink hahaha

[@katgonzalez8277]

Hi Joel, could post an image of a typical days scheduling for you?

[@jmey]

I made a video on it awhile back

[@michael007555]

Great insight, both ways defiantly work. However the reason many dentists feel the need to go broader is the limited patient pool, so instead of them referring and doing nothing because there isnt enough patients, they can learn more things and do more procedures to keep them busy. In an ideal scenario like what you are in right now, I think most people would love to limit and focus on the things they like and become good at it. The problem is that you dont have enough of what you want to do walking through the door. What kind of insurances do you accept, if you do accept any? Maybe make a video on the ways to bring in more patients to a practice?

[@jmey]

There's no right answer here, but I think dentists should continue to try and find what they're good at and they enjoy and focus on that. Trouble happens when you go beyond your abilities

[@mudkipmilk]

Love your video. Tons of good tips usually held behind expensive CE courses. As an associate, what other purchases/ products have you've made/used to improve efficiency aside from your example of Bulk Fill composite/ ClearFil SE bond?

[@jmey]

you'll have to stay tuned for a future video ;)

[@kristinadevellis3779]

Great video! What Bulkfill material do you use?

[@jmey]

Filtek Bulk Fill!

[@andressmith1414]

Great vid doctor, I really like how you have the ability to chose what work you want to do as a dentist. However, is this still true if you work at a corporate place like Aspen or Pacific dental?

[@jmey]

tbh, I've never worked there so it wouldn't be right for me to comment. In my video on corporate dentistry (kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rJf3VnZsaZnLc) I talk about what I've seen from other's experiences in corporate, and how sometimes you hear there are implicit pressures but overall it's up to the provider to decide what they do and do not want to do!

[@DavidRoberts-ju6qq]

Hey Joel, big fan here! I was wondering what matrix system you use for class II composites. I use a toffelmire but it's so slow doing one tooth at a time! Are you using the garrison system or something else that allows you to do multiple teeth simultaneously?

[@jmey]

100% you need to move to a sectional system. Tofflemires are a pain to get on when there are adjacent teeth, and lead to bad contacts imo 👎. I find Garrisons hard to get on, I really like the triodent V3 rings!

[@DavidRoberts-ju6qq]

@@jmey Thanks for the insight, I'll look into it!

[@mudkipmilk]

Dentist out of school for 3 years here. I never use tofflemire for composites since the contacts are too incisal and not broad at all and creates a huge gingival embrasure. I use the garrison system, but I never had good results doing 2 adjacent contacts at the same time. I think the fastest increase in speed comes from faster prepping and good communication with your assistant to have less time between steps.

[@BeyondDentistry]

Solid advice 🔥

[@jmey]

ty!!

[@andrew-isac]

Love your Vidz , i wish to be Friends with you as well oneday😊 as a fellow dentist

[@francois8470]

Who do you refer your denture patients to?

[@jmey]

denturist

[@joshuacalder7147]

This is really inspiring. It makes me want to get out and start practicing. Any tips to develop speed during dental school?

[@jmey]

thanks Josh! I plan to make a video on this, but basically it's just practice and finding ways to be more efficient

[@sinaag875]

Hi Joel, I know my comment is unrelated to title of this clip, but I was wondering if you can make a video of how to navigate through sadly being let go of an associate position (probably first position) and how to handle/manage that! many thanks (and is that common? - its been rough mentally for me personally and I think it may help others to know how to navigate through it)

[@jmey]

Hey sorry to hear that, but it happens! Honestly, usually it is for the best because it means it wasn't the right place for you. I think no matter what there is going to be a low period, but do your best to try and bounce back, focus on what is in your control (anything you can improve on / reaching out for new jobs) and riding the ups and downs of life!

[@sinaag875]

@@jmey thanks so much for your swift reply, will try to get over the initial sad phase and bounce back stronger for sure :)

[@rajatmehndiratta5490]

Although from a business point of view it sounds great to go narrow....but don't u feel FOMO when u are not able to do certain new advanced procedures... Like had we practice implants in that detail for years we could have developed the same "flow" in implant placement as what we have for let's say anterior root canals. Do you think in the future you will regret not giving certain procedures time, even procedures like molar root canals? One of my professors always used to tell me that when u master a procedure u automaticAlly start getting more patients for it and the more you do it the less problems you face and more productive you become.. Whats your say on that based on current practice situations in Canada

[@jmey]

really great points! you do need to think long term and where you want to grow towards (not just short term gains!). I think if I gave implants more love, it could be something I get into (not molar RCTs, just stress for me). if I wanted to do more implants, I'd want to take more CE because I feel with what I've done I'm just not well equipped to handle it when things go sideways. Later in my career, if I want a change of pace it's something I'll consider pursuing. For now, I"m enjoying trying to master a few things really well

[@rajatmehndiratta5490]

@@jmey There was one more point I would like to share In my practice I realized that the more I started getting comfortable with implants the more I convinced denture patients for it, my perspective towards implants as a treatment changed. Do you think a dentist's treatment choices sometimes are affected by its scope of practice? And if you agree there is some bias how to get rid of it considering urself to be both an associate and a practice owner?

[@jmey]

@@rajatmehndiratta5490 when all you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail

[@michael007555]

@@rajatmehndiratta5490 very good point and very true. You wouldn’t want to send a patient away for a different treatment that you cant perform, if there is some type of a treatment that you can do for the patient that would also work even if it is less preferred. I can see how someone can think of what he can do/offer as the only treatment options for the patient not as what is best for the patient.

[@malavparikh7944]

Hey what KZbin channels do you recommend for watching different procedures?

[@jmey]

I think All Things Dentistry is great!

[@malavparikh7944]

@@jmey thank you !!

[@haileypark6470]

With clearfil SE, do you etch? Or just use clearfil for etch and bone?

[@jmey]

It's a self etching 2 step (no blue phosphoric etch)

[@speedy0125]

How many hygenist we should have to be more efficient? Is it better to have 1 operatory and 2 hygenists? Or to have 2 operatories and 1 hygenist? I have found that dental exams take time and slow your operatory room...?

[@jmey]

hard to say, and it would depend on your office and the types of patients you have. I'd tend to say two hygiene ops and 1 dental (better to get the patients flowing)

[@emeksb4823]

Subscribed to your channel

[@talhayenil693]

Hi mr. Joel✋🏽 I’m dentistry student in Turkey. I wonder something. Can you show? us How can foreign dentists work in the United States?😄

[@jmey]

Hey Tahla 👋. Not my area of expertise tbh, but I appreciate your support!

[@amandachurchhansen7892]

Hey! Some schools offer an advanced placement program for foreign trained dentist. You need to have your previous education validated and for some schools take a clinical bench test, boards and DAT and possibly other classes. I would look into the schools that offer the programs and talk to their admissions officers. They will be able to guide you the best. Good luck!

[@talhayenil693]

@@amandachurchhansen7892 Thank you for the information, I will investigate what you said.🙏🏻😄

[@KT-mi8sg]

Do you take breaks or have a lunch break?

[@jmey]

nope! check out my two day in the life videos for a peak at my day :)

[@toniwonkanobi]

This only works if assistants exist who want to work. Everyone would rather stay at home now.

[@chrisiden1]

😁🙃😊😇