About Practice on Fire - Igniting Your Dental Career
At Practice on Fire, we know that clinical skills alone don’t guarantee success. That’s why we’re giving you the real-world strategies that schools left out—how to grow a profitable practice, attract the right patients, build an unstoppable team, and take control of your future.
🔹 Master the business side of dentistry
🔹 Learn marketing strategies that actually work
🔹 Avoid common pitfalls that keep dentists stuck
🔹 Hear from top dentists who’ve built thriving practices
No fluff. No outdated advice. Just proven, actionable insights to help you build a career—and life—you love.
Ditch the Wallet Biopsy: Confidently Recommend Appropriate Treatment
Send us a text Free Resources: stan.store/escapehygienehell In this episode of Practice on Fire, Graham tackles the all-too-familiar patient question: “Can’t you just fill it, doc?” and shows how to turn moments of resistance into opportunities for trust, clarity, and case acceptance. You’ll learn how to reframe crowns as good news—not a financial burden—by helping patients understand what not needing a root canal or implant really means. Plus, Graham responds to a YouTube critic who accuses ...
2 Apr 2025
Half the Population Skips the Dentist—Is That a Problem or a Goldmine?
Send us a text Free Resources and Downloads including our Escape Hygiene Hell e-book: stan.store/escapehygienehell What if I told you that the fact that 50% of people don’t go to the dentist might actually be the best news for your practice? In this episode of Practice on Fire, Graham dives into a conversation sparked by a hot Dentaltown thread—and even gets a shoutout from Howard Farran himself. Most dentists see the non-dental half of the population as unreachable. But what if they’re...
27 Mar 2025
Why Most Dentists Will Be Corporate Drones (and How to Avoid It)
Send us a text Free Resources and Downloads including our Escape Hygiene Hell e-book: stan.store/escapehygienehell Are we heading toward a future where most dentists spend their entire careers as corporate employees? Sadly, the answer might be yes—unless we do something about it. In this episode of Escape Hygiene Hell, Graham Dersley breaks down the quiet but dangerous trend pulling more and more dentists away from ownership and into the arms of DSOs. Inspired by a “doomscrolling” momen...
17 Mar 2025
“Our Free Guide to End ‘Can You Just Fill It?’ Forever!”
Send us a text 👉 Download your FREE copy of the “Million Dollar Patient Conversation”: Stan.store/escapehygienehell • "Can you just fill it, doc?" We reveal the secret to never hear this question again. • Discover why traditional “value-building” conversations often lead to patient resistance and awkward dynamics. • Learn Practice on Fire's proven system to naturally increase case acceptance and attract motivated patients. • Understand why real success comes from targeting patient...
12 Mar 2025
Dentists Doing Cleanings: Smart Move or Huge Mistake?
Send us a text Do Patients Really Prefer Dentists Doing Cleanings? 🔥 Welcome back to Escape Hygiene Hell! 🔥 In today’s episode, we tackle a controversial question swirling around dental forums lately: “Do patients prefer having their teeth cleaned by dentists?” Dentists are increasingly doing their own hygiene—but is this actually smart business, or are you unintentionally sabotaging your practice? Join host Dr. Graham Dersley as he breaks down some viral Facebook comments on the topic, and e...
5 Mar 2025
🔥 Escape Hygiene Hell: Ditch the Broken System By Rewriting the Rules
🔥 Escape Hygiene Hell: Ditch the Broken System By Rewriting the Rules Hygiene has become an absolute nightmare for many dentists: wages are skyrocketing, hygienists are impossible to find, and insurance reimbursements aren’t budging. Some dentists have even resorted to doing their own cleanings just to stay afloat—definitely not the dream they signed up for. In this episode, Graham Dersley lays down the truth: if you’re stuck in “hygiene hell,” it’s time to stop complaining and start taking a...
24 Feb 2025
Want to Earn More & Stress Less? Rethink Your Hiring, Scheduling & Investments
In this episode of Practice on Fire, let's dive into three crucial listener questions that tackle some of the biggest challenges in dentistry today: hiring in a tough market, scheduling for efficiency, and making smart financial moves early in your career. 🔥 Finding a Hygienist in a Rural Area – Andrew has been searching for a hygienist for over five months with no luck. With no available hires and a full patient load, he’s struggling to balance productivity. I break down two approaches: cre...
17 Feb 2025
Q&A: 🤯 The WORST Career Advice for Associates—And What to Do Instead
In this episode of Practice on Fire, we’re tackling listener questions and diving deep into two critical topics that could reshape how you run your dental career. 💥 First up: Managing Unreliable Patients. One listener asks how to flag unreliable patients in their practice management software, but here’s the bigger question—should you even be keeping these patients? Instead of double-booking and scrambling to fill no-show gaps, learn how to upgrade your patient base over time, enforce firm at...
13 Feb 2025
This Dentist takes home $600k after going completely FFS. Now he wants to overhaul his practice!
Dr. Steve has achieved what many dentists dream of—running a 100% fee-for-service practice with a $600K net income. But instead of coasting, he’s ready for his next big transformation. In this episode of Dental Practice Rehab, we break down how he transitioned away from Medicaid and PPOs, built a strong hygiene program, and now faces a new challenge—shifting toward more complex, high-value dentistry while reducing his reliance on hygiene exams. Tune in to hear Steve’s strategy for attracting ...
7 Feb 2025
Why Your Patients Keep Saying “I’ll Think About It”—And How to Fix It!
Tired of patients ghosting after you recommend treatment? It’s not just about “building value”—your entire business model impacts case acceptance more than you think. In this episode of Practice on Fire, Dr. Graham Dersley exposes why the traditional hygiene-driven model sets you up for failure—and how to attract patients who actually want the treatment you love to provide. 🚀 What You’ll Discover: ✅ Why insurance-driven hygiene patients resist comprehensive treatment ✅ How to attract motivat...
7 Feb 2025
🔥 Stop Attracting the Wrong Patients—Do This Instead! 🔥
Tired of patients who only care about what insurance covers or those who never need more than a basic cleaning? In this episode of Practice on Fire, Dr. Graham Dersley reveals how to attract high-value patients who actually want the treatments you love to provide. Learn how to shift your marketing from generic ads to patient-driven messaging that brings in motivated patients—ones who value their health, say yes to treatment, and aren’t just looking for the cheapest deal. 🚀 What You’ll Discov...
5 Feb 2025
"The Dentist’s Business Playbook: Systems to Stop Micromanaging & Start Thriving"
🔥 Struggling to Balance Dentistry & Business? This Episode is Your Game-Changer! 🔥 Running a dental practice shouldn’t feel like putting out fires all day. In this power-packed episode of Practice on Fire, Dr. Graham Dersley reveals how to turn your office into a well-oiled machine that thrives—not just survives. Learn how to slash no-shows by 90%, delegate with confidence, and free yourself from micromanaging with proven systems that drive efficiency and profitability. 🚀 What You’ll ...
4 Feb 2025
Clinical Mastery - The first ingredient to a thriving dental career
🔥 How to Build Clinical Confidence & Master High-Value Procedures 🔥 Struggling with clinical confidence and unsure how to expand your skill set? In this episode, Dr. Graham Dersley breaks down the 5-Year Clinical Mastery Plan—a roadmap to mastering extractions, endodontics, implants, and more, so you can take control of your career and increase your production. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How clinical mastery frees up mental space for business growth ✅ The power of specialization & why t...
3 Feb 2025
The Four Ingredients to a Thriving Dental Career (Most Dentists Lack 3)
Are you a dentist ready to break free from the grind and build a thriving, stress-free practice? In this episode, Dr. Graham Dersley shares the origin story of Practice on Fire and reveals the 4 essential pillars to a successful dental career—beyond just clinical skills. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most dentists struggle despite great clinical skills ✅ The 4 pillars of success: Business Systems, Marketing, Case Acceptance, and Clinical Mastery ✅ How to attract high-value patients and create a t...
3 Feb 2025
Practice on Fire: Igniting Your Professional Journey
If you’re a dentist with big dreams—dreams of breaking free from the daily grind, taking control of your career, and building a thriving practice—then you’re in the right place. Practice on Fire is your launchpad to success in modern dentistry. In this episode, Dr. Graham Dersley dives deep into the realities of today’s dental landscape and why practice ownership is the key to unlocking financial freedom, career fulfillment, and autonomy. We’ll explore: ✅ The biggest challenges facing denti...
7 Mar 2019
The Power of Delegation
Drs Gina Dorfman and Michael Ling talk about the power (and the traps!) of delegation. It is one of those tools that is either our best friend or our worst enemy, depending on how it is deployed. We talk about:What are some easy tasks to start experimenting with?How do you delegate when you surrounded by so-called “morons”?Why it’s so easy to delegate clinical work but docs seem to struggle with delegate tasks outside the operatory.How to communicate clearly.You can join Gina and Mike in Miam...
7 Mar 2019
High Impact Dentistry with Drs. Tim and Nada
Drs. Nada Albatish and Tim Rauch join us to talk about how they’ve intentionally focused their practices on elective, high value, and high impact dentistry. What begins as a conversation about how to improve case acceptance for cosmetic and implant cases turns into a realization that case acceptance doesn’t matter nearly as much as you might think.We also talk about:When and how you should ignore the conventional wisdom about “removing barriers to case acceptance”.Why establishing your reputa...
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