Dental Business RX
Business & Economics Podcasts
Want a treatment plan for immediate practice growth and better profitability? Want actions you can do right now to raise collections, operate more efficiently, build a reliable team, see more high-quality new patients, and take home a bigger profit? In the Dental Business Rx Podcast, we get right down to business with actionable tips and tools you can start using today. Your host, Jeff Blumberg, will lay out many of the core concepts that MGE: Management Experts' clients have used to create some of the most productive and profitable practices in the US and Canada, and you'll also be hearing from other MGE consultants and successful dentist clients to share their secrets for success. Start listening and let's create practice success in 30 minutes or less!
Location:
United States
Description:
Want a treatment plan for immediate practice growth and better profitability? Want actions you can do right now to raise collections, operate more efficiently, build a reliable team, see more high-quality new patients, and take home a bigger profit? In the Dental Business Rx Podcast, we get right down to business with actionable tips and tools you can start using today. Your host, Jeff Blumberg, will lay out many of the core concepts that MGE: Management Experts' clients have used to create some of the most productive and profitable practices in the US and Canada, and you'll also be hearing from other MGE consultants and successful dentist clients to share their secrets for success. Start listening and let's create practice success in 30 minutes or less!
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.mgeonline.com/
Episodes
Ep. 232: Creating a Financial Surplus
2/23/2026
If revenue looks decent but there is little to nothing left over, the issue may not be production. In this episode, Jeff explores how to best manage finances in a group and how to consistently create and keep a surplus.
DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
Overhead Worksheet - https://www.mgeonline.com/overhead-materials/
Duration:00:22:16
Ep. 231: Are You Trying to Solve Profitability with Volume?
2/16/2026
On paper, higher volume looks like growth... but the real costs tell a different story. Jeff walks through the numbers that reveal how reduced fees and volume pressure quietly squeeze profit and increase burnout.
Free Fees & Plans Analysis - https://www.mgeonline.com/fees-and-plans
Duration:00:32:10
Ep. 230: Are You Solving the Wrong Problems?
2/9/2026
From insurance pressure to staffing shortages, most dentists are reacting to symptoms instead of causes. Jeff reveals how this mindset quietly limits growth and how to start solving the problems that actually matter.
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net
Duration:00:23:10
Ep. 229: The New Rules of Dental Staffing (Whether You Like Them or Not)
2/2/2026
What worked for hiring and managing staff a few years ago is no longer enough. Jeff and Ashley break down the modern realities of dental staffing from payroll pressures, shifting expectations, and making smarter hiring decisions.
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/
Cedr Solutions - https://www.cedrsolutions.com/
Smile Care Claims - https://www.smilecareclaims.com/
Duration:00:43:54
Ep. 228: Cross Training Your Dental Team – Smart Strategy or Slow-Motion Chaos?
1/26/2026
Many practices cross-train without structure and end up with nobody accountable for anything. Jeff outlines the systems, roles, and safeguards needed to make cross-training actually work.
Organization Board Handout - https://www.mgeonline.com/org-board-download-form-page/
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/
Duration:00:23:27
Ep. 227: Here We Go Again... The Officer Manager Problem.
1/19/2026
Trying to run a practice without a solid office manager puts a hard ceiling on your success. In this episode, Jeff explains the qualities that define a real executive manager and how that role becomes the foundation for growth, expansion, and peace of mind.
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Running the Day Checklist - https://www.mgeonline.com/running-the-day-checklist
Duration:00:28:08
Ep. 226: Case Acceptance – Making it Easier!
1/12/2026
Feeling nervous or unsure with patients is not a permanent problem. Jeff outlines how drilling and practice can turn discomfort into confidence and bring stronger case acceptance to any dental office.
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Free Consultation - https://www.mgeonline.com/free-practice-analysis
Duration:00:27:09
Ep. 225: The Real Reason Patients Say Yes
1/5/2026
Two dentists can say completely different things and still close the case, so what actually matters? In this episode, Jeff reveals the three factors that truly drive treatment acceptance, with one overlooked mindset shift that changes everything.
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Duration:00:36:39
Ep. 224: Five Steps to Finding the Right Associate for Your Practice
12/29/2025
Thinking about hiring an associate but worried about making the wrong move? This episode breaks down the key steps to finding the right associate without hurting production, culture, or profitability.
DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/ (Code expires soon!)
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Associate Dentist Agreement - https://www.mgeonline.com/episode-224-downloads-form-page/
Duration:00:50:21
Ep. 223: I Need More "High Quality" New Patients!
12/22/2025
Are your "high-quality" leads not turning into high-quality patients? Learn where the breakdown really happens between marketing, front desk conversion, and case acceptance.
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
https://www.blumbergdigital.com/
Duration:00:24:42
Ep. 222: Silent Money Traps Killing Dental Practice Profitability
12/15/2025
Putting money back into your practice does not always guarantee better results. In this episode, learn how smart allocation determines whether your investments actually produce growth and profit.
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
Duration:00:25:32
Ep. 221: Big Cases... Big Problems?
12/8/2025
Adding FMR procedures can boost revenue, but only if your practice foundation is solid. This episode shows how to avoid the "all big cases, no stability" trap and integrate new services without sacrificing your core business.
The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
All on X - https://www.ddsclinical.com/all-on-x-1
Full Mouth Restorative Series - https://www.ddsclinical.com/fmr-curriculum-2024-1
Duration:00:29:28
Ep. 220: How to Plan Your Best Year Yet: A Clear System for Dental Practice Growth
12/1/2025
In this weeks episode you'll learn how to assess your current performance, define your 2026 targets, and create a focused, workable plan your whole team can execute successfully.
New Year Planning Checklist - https://www.mgeonline.com/episode-220-downloads-form-page/
Duration:00:30:19
Ep. 219: A Day in the Life of a Dental Treatment Coordinator
11/24/2025
What exactly should a great treatment coordinator be doing all day to boost production? In this episode, Jeff and Sabri break down the daily systems, tools, and habits that turn the role into one of the most productive posts in the practice.
DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/
Email – sabrib@mgeonline.com
Duration:00:32:00
Ep. 218: Dental Marketing Trends for 2026
11/17/2025
Want some insight into what you could see next year? In this week's episode, Jeff and marketing specialist Dan Brown discuss possible marketing trends and important beats to hit as we approach 2026.
The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net
Email - dan@blumbergdigital.com
Duration:00:43:10
Ep. 217: The Truth About Outsourcing Insurance Billing — When It Works, and When It Doesn't
11/10/2025
Dental offices are outsourcing insurance billing more than ever before – and they're paying the price. In this episode, Jeff and Sabri explain how to avoid becoming one of them and share the oversight steps that protect your bottom line.
Smiles Care Claims - https://www.smilecareclaims.com/
Duration:00:31:58
Ep. 216: The First Step to Increasing Treatment Acceptance
11/3/2025
Most dentists chase new patients to raise case acceptance—but that's not where the biggest gains come from. Jeff breaks down where real case opportunities come from and how to uncover the untapped income hiding in your existing patient base.
The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net
ABC Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Duration:00:20:24
Ep. 215: Why Everything in Your Practice Eventually Falls Apart (and How to Stop It)
10/27/2025
Does it feel like every time you fix something in your practice, it starts falling apart again a few weeks later? Jeff breaks down why that happens and how to apply the law of entropy to keep your office running smoothly long term.
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
Duration:00:22:19
Ep. 214: Is Your Team Checked Out? Here’s How to Get Them Back In!
10/20/2025
In this episode, Jeff Blumberg breaks down the key factors that keep staff motivated, productive, and aligned with your practice’s purpose, plus useful ways to build a truly engaged team.
The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program
Gallup article - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
Duration:00:27:06
Ep. 213: The Real Reason Your Overhead is so High
10/13/2025
Ever feel like your profits are shrinking even though you’re busier than ever? In this episode, Jeff Blumberg takes a hard look at why overhead keeps climbing in dental practices and why it’s gotten worse in recent years.
Survey of Dental Practice Spreadsheet - https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute/dental-practice-research
Free Fees & Plans Analysis - https://www.mgeonline.com/fees-and-plans
Inflation Calculator - https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
Duration:00:23:42