The Drill Down

Davin Bell - Financial Planning for Every Stage of Dentistry

This episode is all about MONEY - something every dentist thinks about, but not every dentist talks about! Whether you are fresh out of school or already a practice owner, financial planning is the backbone of a sustainable and satisfying career. Episode 5 dives straight into this touchy topic with Davin Bell, a seasoned financial planner who specializes in advising clients in the medical field. Investments, Debt, Insurance, Estate Planning, Benefits -- we touch on all of it! Davin walks us through scenarios for the new dentist, scenarios for the seasoned dentist, and finally, how to build a strong financial team to work together to accomplish your individual life goals. Buckle up and take notes!

Dr. Emily Conley - Women in Dentistry

Savvy practice owner and life-long learner, Dr. Emily Conley joins us on episode 4 of the Drill Down to discuss her pathway into Dentistry. Her journey is rich with lessons in leadership, growth, balance and family. She discusses her leadership style, how she navigates practicing alongside her spouse, boundaries, and how she strives for continual growth - both personally and professionally.

Dr. Alexandra Otto - Office Dynamics

In episode 3 of The Drill Down, we dive into 'Office Dynamics' with the dental half of the Otto family dynamic duo. Dr. Alexandra Otto discusses the heart of team management and office culture. As co-founder of Alcan Dental Cooperative and Kids Tooth Team, Dr. Otto teaches us how she's been able to build a scalable, patient-focused dental brand across 17 (and counting!) dental practices. This is true insight from both sides of the chair!

Dr. Jonathon Kimes - Practice Ownership

In this second episode of the Drill Down Podcast, Dr. Jonathon Kimes, proud practice owner of Circle C Orthodontics discusses what it really takes to become a practice owner - beyond the highlight reel. From the decision to embark on practice ownership, to the reality checks of "the first year", Dr. Kimes discusses the challenges that dentists need to be prepared for. HR, payroll, leases, compliance, lessons learned and sound advice -- it's all here! Spend time with us learning about how it all started and where it's all going for this rockstar CADS leader!

Tim Otto - Marketing Yourself

Tim Otto is a dynamic entrepreneur and dental practice leader who brings a fresh perspective to dentistry. With an extensive background in finance and management, Tim transitioned into the dental world through marriage! As an experienced visionary, Tim is the co-founder of Alcan Dental Cooperative, a growing pediatric dental group that's redefining what it means to provide high-quality, community focused care. From building systems that scale, to creating a values-driven culture, to understanding the real power of branding, Tim Otto doesn't just talk about innovation, he lives it! Navigating Google reviews, empowering associates to build their own personal brands and leveraging AI tools -- Tim speaks with us about turning all these challenges into opportunities.