How He Makes Medicaid Dentures Profitable ft. Dr. Russell Schafer - JACD #84

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Show Notes

00:03:30 – Why He Actually Loves Doing Dentures. Russell explains why removable dentistry isn't nearly as bad as most dentists think.
00:10:45 – The Problem With Dental CE Today. Why finding quality continuing education is still harder than it should be.
00:17:50 – Building a Search Engine for Dental CE. How Russell hopes to make discovering courses easier for every dentist.
00:22:45 – Creating a Business Without Overthinking It. Why solving a real problem mattered more than market research.
00:26:35 – How He Turned a Failing Practice Around. Why embracing Medicaid and dentures became his biggest opportunity.
00:29:15 – The Truth About Digital Dentures. What dentists don't realize before trying to print dentures in-house.
00:31:00 – Should You Bring Dentures In-House? Russell explains why digital dentures aren't the right fit for every practice.
00:35:00 – The Medicaid Workflow That Reduces No-Shows. How scheduling patients within 48 hours keeps the practice efficient.
00:41:15 – Making Medicaid Dentistry Profitable. The systems Russell uses to maximize production while serving Medicaid patients.
00:46:20 – Why Every Dentist Needs a Hobby Inside Dentistry. Russell shares why leaning into your niche makes practice ownership more enjoyable.