Listen in to this week's #DentalFuelPodcast where Dr. Chad Duplantis shares a pivotal financial lesson: the true cost of tech without purpose. Discover the power of team unity and finding your 'Why' in dentistry.
About the Guest:
Chad Duplantis is a seasoned restorative dentist based in Fort Worth, Texas. With a dental career beginning in 1999, Duplantis has gathered extensive experience in the field, particularly in crown and bridge work, restorative implants, and technology integration in dental practice. After graduating from dental school in San Antonio, he positioned himself at the forefront of adopting digital dental technologies. Duplantis is known for his passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with his colleagues, aiming to stay ahead of the curve in delivering quality dental care.
Episode Summary:
In this informative episode, Chad Duplantis candidly shares the highs and lows of integrating new technologies into his dental practice. With an engaging narrative reflective of his ‘young and dumb’ beginning, Duplantis brings to life the lessons learned from an expensive financial mistake. His journey towards realizing the importance of team involvement and understanding the 'why' behind new technological assets creates a compelling story that any dentist or business professional can learn from.
After investing and facing a loss on an expensive scanning unit, Duplantis emphasizes the significance of team consensus in technology implementation. He discusses the evolution of his practice's ethos in alignment with the patient's comfort and quality dentistry while stressing the importance of discovering and embracing one's 'why' in professional decisions. Drawing references to key influences like Simon Sinek's ideology, this episode embeds within it valuable takeaways bolstered by real-life examples and introspective insights.
Engaging and relatable, listeners are encouraged to delve deeper into the narrative that unfolds the practical steps to successfully integrate technology with a purpose-driven approach. Discover how Duplantis turned a significant financial misstep into a learning curve that transformed his practice and leadership style.
Key Takeaways:
- Investing in new technology: It's vital to understand the reasons ('why') behind incorporating new technology into your business and ensuring team involvement in the decision-making process.
- Learning from financial mistakes: Chad Duplantis shares his experience with a costly financial mistake and how it changed his approach to purchasing and implementing technology in his practice.
- The importance of the 'why': Inspired by Simon Sinek's book "Start With Why," Duplantis encapsulates the transformation in his practice philosophy and decision-making process.
- Team collaboration: Success with new technology is greatly attributed to having the right systems in place and the team's unity and acceptance of the new tools.
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