Practice on Fire - Escape Hygiene Hell
At Practice on Fire, we know that clinical skills alone don’t guarantee success. That’s why we’re giving you the real-world strategies that schools left out—how to grow a profitable practice, attract the right patients, build an unstoppable team, and take control of your future. 🔹 Master the business side of dentistry 🔹 Learn marketing strategies that actually work 🔹 Avoid common pitfalls that keep dentists stuck 🔹 Hear from top dentists who’ve built thriving practices No fluff. No outdated advice. Just proven, actionable insights to help you build a career—and life—you love.
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In this episode of Practice on Fire, Graham tackles the all-too-familiar patient question: “Can’t you just fill it, doc?” and shows how to turn moments of resistance into opportunities for trust, clarity, and case acceptance. You’ll learn how to reframe crowns as good news—not a financial burden—by helping patients understand what not needing a root canal or implant really m...
Free Resources and Downloads including our Escape Hygiene Hell e-book: stan.store/escapehygienehell
What if I told you that the fact that 50% of people don’t go to the dentist might actually be the best news for your practice? In this episode of Practice on Fire, Graham dives into a conversation sparked by a hot Dentaltown thread—and even gets a shoutout from Howard Farran himself. Most dentists see the non-dental hal...
Free Resources and Downloads including our Escape Hygiene Hell e-book: stan.store/escapehygienehell
Are we heading toward a future where most dentists spend their entire careers as corporate employees? Sadly, the answer might be yes—unless we do something about it. In this episode of Escape Hygiene Hell, Graham Dersley breaks down the quiet but dangerous trend pulling more and more dentists away from ownership and int...
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• "Can you just fill it, doc?" We reveal the secret to never hear this question again.
• Discover why traditional “value-building” conversations often lead to patient resistance and awkward dynamics.
• Learn Practice on Fire's proven system to naturally increase case acceptance and attract motivated pati...
Do Patients Really Prefer Dentists Doing Cleanings?
🔥 Welcome back to Escape Hygiene Hell! 🔥
In today’s episode, we tackle a controversial question swirling around dental forums lately: “Do patients prefer having their teeth cleaned by dentists?” Dentists are increasingly doing their own hygiene—but is this actually smart business, or are you unintentionally sabotaging your practice?
Join host Dr. Graham Dersley as he ...
🔥 Escape Hygiene Hell: Ditch the Broken System By Rewriting the Rules
Hygiene has become an absolute nightmare for many dentists: wages are skyrocketing, hygienists are impossible to find, and insurance reimbursements aren’t budging. Some dentists have even resorted to doing their own cleanings just to stay afloat—definitely not the dream they signed up for.
In this episode, Graham Dersley lays down the truth: if you’r...
In this episode of Practice on Fire, let's dive into three crucial listener questions that tackle some of the biggest challenges in dentistry today: hiring in a tough market, scheduling for efficiency, and making smart financial moves early in your career.
🔥 Finding a Hygienist in a Rural Area – Andrew has been searching for a hygienist for over five months with no luck. With no available hires and a fu...
In this episode of Practice on Fire, we’re tackling listener questions and diving deep into two critical topics that could reshape how you run your dental career.
💥 First up: Managing Unreliable Patients.
One listener asks how to flag unreliable patients in their practice management software, but here’s the bigger question—should you even be keeping these patients? Instead of double-booking and scramblin...
Dr. Steve has achieved what many dentists dream of—running a 100% fee-for-service practice with a $600K net income. But instead of coasting, he’s ready for his next big transformation. In this episode of Dental Practice Rehab, we break down how he transitioned away from Medicaid and PPOs, built a strong hygiene program, and now faces a new challenge—shifting toward more complex, high-value dentistry while reducing his...
Tired of patients ghosting after you recommend treatment? It’s not just about “building value”—your entire business model impacts case acceptance more than you think. In this episode of Practice on Fire, Dr. Graham Dersley exposes why the traditional hygiene-driven model sets you up for failure—and how to attract patients who actually want the treatment you love to provide.
🚀 What You’ll Discover:
✅ Why ...
Tired of patients who only care about what insurance covers or those who never need more than a basic cleaning? In this episode of Practice on Fire, Dr. Graham Dersley reveals how to attract high-value patients who actually want the treatments you love to provide. Learn how to shift your marketing from generic ads to patient-driven messaging that brings in motivated patients—ones who value their health, say yes to tre...
🔥 Struggling to Balance Dentistry & Business? This Episode is Your Game-Changer! 🔥
Running a dental practice shouldn’t feel like putting out fires all day. In this power-packed episode of Practice on Fire, Dr. Graham Dersley reveals how to turn your office into a well-oiled machine that thrives—not just survives. Learn how to slash no-shows by 90%, delegate with confidence, and free yourself from micromanagi...
🔥 How to Build Clinical Confidence & Master High-Value Procedures 🔥
Struggling with clinical confidence and unsure how to expand your skill set? In this episode, Dr. Graham Dersley breaks down the 5-Year Clinical Mastery Plan—a roadmap to mastering extractions, endodontics, implants, and more, so you can take control of your career and increase your production.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How c...
Are you a dentist ready to break free from the grind and build a thriving, stress-free practice? In this episode, Dr. Graham Dersley shares the origin story of Practice on Fire and reveals the 4 essential pillars to a successful dental career—beyond just clinical skills.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why most dentists struggle despite great clinical skills
✅ The 4 pillars of success: Business Systems, Marketin...
If you’re a dentist with big dreams—dreams of breaking free from the daily grind, taking control of your career, and building a thriving practice—then you’re in the right place. Practice on Fire is your launchpad to success in modern dentistry.
In this episode, Dr. Graham Dersley dives deep into the realities of today’s dental landscape and why practice ownership is the key to unlocking financial freedom, car...
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