//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~b43d50d1a194b4870f7731285e910b4622683fe1598f658a077948a4405f3e54 The Dental Whale's Learning Series aims to educate listeners on the latest developments and trends in the dental industry. The podcast features interviews with the CEO of Dental Whale, Joe Cavaretta, and Dr. Scott Luene, founder of Breakaway Seminars and co-founder of Dental Whale.  Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:40:33 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/13103728-learning-series-ep-8-advancing-dental-practices-with-intraoral-scanning-technology-a-conversation-with-kelly-bevington-from-ndx.mp3 In this episode of the Dental Whale Learning Series podcast, host John sits down with Kelly Bevington, an expert from NDX, to explore the world of intraoral scanning and its impact on modern dentistry. Kelly shares her extensive experience as a registered dental assistant and offers valuable insights into the adoption and benefits of intraoral scanning technology. Kelly takes us on a journey through her background, spanning over 20 years in the dental industry, from working in top-notch private practices to joining NDX's team of laboratories. She reveals how she witnessed the paradigm shift brought about by the introduction of intraoral scanning and became passionate about helping clinicians acquire the most optimal scans possible. The discussion delves into the current state of adoption of intraoral scanning technology, with statistics indicating a significant increase in its usage among dental professionals. Kelly highlights the advantages of digital scans and the positive impact they have on... Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/13103728-learning-series-ep-8-advancing-dental-practices-with-intraoral-scanning-technology-a-conversation-with-kelly-bevington-from-ndx.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/13040508-learning-series-ep-7-enhancing-dental-practice-efficiency-and-patient-care-with-dental-assistants-and-hygienists.mp3 Introduction: Importance of dental assistants and hygienists in dental practice efficiency and patient care. Episode Highlights: Discussion on the role of dental assistants in patient intake, medical history review, and preparation. Benefits of utilizing dental assistants to increase patient flow and improve practice efficiency. Example of a dental office that shifted to a focused hygiene approach with full-time hygienists and assistants. Importance of adapting to new technologies and software tools for better patient engagement and scheduling. The potential for dental hygienists to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to practice analytics. Exciting opportunities for dental hygiene in the future, including the integration of AI technology and medical-like practices. Importance of dental hygienists taking accountability for their schedules and patient care. Encouragement for hygienists to proactively reach out to patients, confirm appointments, and address treatment ... Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/13040508-learning-series-ep-7-enhancing-dental-practice-efficiency-and-patient-care-with-dental-assistants-and-hygienists.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12638063-learning-series-ep-6-create-your-own-prime-purchasing-system-to-cut-supply-and-lab-costs.mp3 In episode 6th of the Dental Whale Learning Series, Dr. Scott Luene shares his breakaway purchasing method to help dentists save money on supplies and equipment purchases.  Dr. Leune explains that dentists should aim to spend less than 4% of their collections on supplies and equipment, which can be achieved by following his five-step method:  Identify what you need Research and compare options Create a standard operating procedure Implement and monitor the process, Re-evaluate and refine the process as needed.  Additionally, the podcast discusses three important steps to master the dental industry, which include storing things centrally, joining a group for better pricing, and optimizing the formulary.  Enforcing the budget is emphasized as the most important step, with dental assistants responsible for ordering and the office manager or owner approving the order before it can be placed.  Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12638063-learning-series-ep-6-create-your-own-prime-purchasing-system-to-cut-supply-and-lab-costs.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12509448-learning-series-ep-5-why-you-should-consider-joining-other-practices-for-buying-power.mp3 In the 5th episode of the Dental Whale Learning Series, John Stanford interviews Steven Wingfield, President of Dental Whale about the benefits of using Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) in dentistry.  Steven Wingfield explains that GPOs allow independent businesses to leverage their purchasing power to receive better financial benefits and payment terms on products. The Dental Whale Practice Group, consisting of 70 dental practices, uses the Dental Whale purchasing platform to buy all their supplies, labs, and equipment through the real breakaway purchasing methodology, allowing them to get the best pricing and save costs.  They also discuss the importance of having a formulary in dental practices, which can help prevent overspending, keep inventory organized, and create a disciplined approach to spending. The formulary provides a range of choices without being overwhelming and can streamline the purchasing process. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12509448-learning-series-ep-5-why-you-should-consider-joining-other-practices-for-buying-power.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12448123-learning-series-ep-4-wasted-supplies-are-killing-your-profits-2-simple-ways-to-fix-it-fast.mp3 In this 4th episode of the Dental Whale Learning Series, John Stamper, Dr. Scott Luene and VP Russ Baker discuss the impact of wasting supplies on a dental practice's profitability.  Dental practices typically spend between 8% to 9% of their collections on supplies, but Dental Whale practices spend less than 4% by enforcing a budget and evaluating every choice, such as purchasing the right brand from the right source. VP of Dental Whale Russ Baker emphasizes that a procurement platform can also help track and manage supply spending by streamlining the procurement process and eliminating the need to visit multiple websites.  Dr. Scott Luene coaches dentists to implement strategies to control their supply spend, which is typically one of the first things he helps them with as it's the easiest and quickest way to create $60,000 of profit every year.  By saving on these little daily things, practices can have more resources to purchase newer technologies and equipment, which can h... Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12448123-learning-series-ep-4-wasted-supplies-are-killing-your-profits-2-simple-ways-to-fix-it-fast.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12355840-learning-series-ep-3-how-to-leverage-technology-to-help-your-team-stick-with-your-budget.mp3 In the 3rd episode of the Dental Whale Learning Series, John Stamper interviews Amy Bridger, Director of Sales at Dental Whale, and Travis Gillespie, the supply leader, on how dental practices can stick to their budgets by leveraging technology.  Amy explains that the Dental Whale procurement system makes purchasing and tracking easy, guiding practices to know what best practices to implement. She notes that the system puts parameters around the ordering system to guide teams on what to order when to order, and how much to order to stay within the budget. Amy mentions that dental practices have fears about executing a budget but that the Dental Whale purchasing platform is designed to be turnkey to make the process as easy as possible. Travis explains that the Dental Whale system makes budgeting super easy by setting up supply percentage goals and keeping track of all orders from over 12 different suppliers. By knowing where practices want to be at the end of the month and setting up supply percentage ... Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12355840-learning-series-ep-3-how-to-leverage-technology-to-help-your-team-stick-with-your-budget.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12250364-learning-series-ep-2-how-streamlining-supply-and-lab-purchasing-can-put-thousands-of-dollars-back-in-your-pocket.mp3 The Dental Whale Learning Series “Episode #02" focuses on streamlining the supply and lab purchasing process in dental practices to result in cost savings.  The speakers, Steven Wingfield, President of Dental Whale, and VP Russ Baker discuss the Dental Whale platform, a centralized platform for procurement, scheduling, and data access.  The platform hand-picks vendors to ensure quality products, pricing, and services. The company operates 17 dental offices and has a Clinical Advisory Board that reviews products and services and sets up a preferred formulary, saving time and costs for dental practices.  The goal is to provide a trusted, efficient, and flexible solution for dental practices to focus on their patients. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12250364-learning-series-ep-2-how-streamlining-supply-and-lab-purchasing-can-put-thousands-of-dollars-back-in-your-pocket.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12162498-learning-series-ep-1-save-up-to-40-on-dental-supplies-tips-for-paying-less-than-the-industry-standard.mp3 The Dental Whale podcast is a learning series that aims to educate listeners on the latest developments and trends in the dental industry.  The first episode focuses on how to reduce the cost of supplies and labs by up to 40%. The podcast features interviews with the CEO of Dental Whale, Joe Cavaretta, and Dr. Scott Luene, founder of Breakaway Seminars and co-founder of Dental Whale. The discussion covers the challenges facing dental practices, such as increasing costs of supplies and employees, and how to reduce costs by being smart about purchasing supplies and checking prices.  They also mention the importance of using a dental ordering system to compare prices and negotiate prices. Speakers also discuss the benefits of Joe's technology for the procurement and ordering of supplies, labs, and equipment in dentistry. It aggregates vendors and their lowest pricing and audits prices regularly. It also includes a service company, equipment sales, an educational component, and a platform for r... Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2122668/12162498-learning-series-ep-1-save-up-to-40-on-dental-supplies-tips-for-paying-less-than-the-industry-standard.mp3