If you are interested in learning how to make the most of your time as a dental professional, this is the episode for you! Dr. Aaron Liddell has managed to get to a point where almost all of his time is productively spent, and he has a team of people positioned around him to do the rest. Aaron explains how he ended up taking the road less traveled in terms of the dentistry fields that exist, and although it may be the more difficult path, the passion he has for his work is unwavering. Among other topics, our discussion covers the benefits of partnerships (when you are ready for them), why it sometimes makes much more sense to hire mid-level practitioners than associates, and Aaron’s thoughts on why there aren’t more dentists doing the kind of work that he does. Work out what you want to do, how you are going to do it, and stick to it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Aaron’s educational and professional background, and where he is currently working.
- How Aaron found his way into the field of dentistry that most dentists don’t get a chance to work in.
- Types of procedures that Aaron usually does.
- Benefits of being part of Trauma and Emergency Subspecialty Surgeons (TESS).
- Why partnerships are so key in Aaron’s field of dentistry.
- How Aaron and his partners deal with revenue.
- Gaps between production and collections in Aaron’s specific line of work.
- Bringing in partners; how this process works in Aaron’s practice.
- Advantages that have come through the merger with US Oral Surgery Management.
- The importance of being ready for a partner before you bring anyone on.
- Aaron’s experience as an associate.
- Value that you can bring to your practice by hiring mid-level practitioners.
- Research work that Aaron gets involved with.
- Why we don’t see more dentists doing the work that Aaron does.
- What cycling has taught Aaron that he carries into all spheres of his life.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Aaron Liddell
Colorado Oral Surgery
TESS
US Oral Surgery Management
Can’t Hurt Me
Dr. Grant Stucki
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059