Thursday

NDA Member Named '2011 Best Financial Advisers for Dentists' by Dental Practice Report

Northern Dental Alliance and Epple Financial Advisors, LLC, are pleased to announce that Rick Epple, CFP®, has been selected by Dental Practice Report magazine as one of the “2011 Best Financial Advisers for Dentists” list in their April 2011 edition.

Mr. Epple is one of only three financial advisors in the State of Minnesota to be included in this year’s rankings.

Candidates were selected to the list based upon knowledge and experience, geography, and in good standing with no disciplinary action against them through the Securities and Exchange Commission, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Mr. Epple has been very involved in helping dentists including as a founder and member of the Northern Dental Alliance: the organization’s website is www.NorthernDentalAlliance.com.
“Our dental alliance was conceived as a resource for dentists. Each member was looking for a way to attain long-term and overall success for our dentist clients. Personally, I wanted to both assist dentists in achieving their personal financial goals and have the resources readily available to enhance the business and professional side as well. Linking with dental experts in many areas makes that possible.”
Epple Financial Advisors provides comprehensive, Fee-Only financial planning and ongoing wealth management services for families, business owners and dentists who are looking to delegate some level of responsibility for managing their financial affairs.

These people recognize they don’t have the requisite skill set to effectively manage their finances and investments, or they are simply choosing to delegate this task to a trusted advisor.

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About Rick Epple CFP® My focus as a Certified Financial Planner is to help business owners reach their personal and financial goals, and this blog will provide objective information on a wide variety of related topics, from goal setting to estate planning.


Epple Financial Advisors, LLC
1000 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Suite 101
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone 952-470-5049
Fax 952-241-0575

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Monday

Video Part 2 of 2: Why Are New Dental Patients 'Available' In Your Area or Not...

The second video concludes my general discussion about New Dentistry Patient Availability. This concept refers to the stable or constant number of consumers who are searching for a dentist or dental offices.

The 'Availability' number does NOT change just because another dentist moves into the area.

The ‘Availability quotient’ is changeable but only with a disruption in the environment (like a dentist building a new office--that is obvious to the consumer) or an external communication intervention using activators such as dental marketing direct mail/postcards.

Activators are combined into the Connective Communication© formula, which involves combining layers of marketing required to activate a vibrant new patient base and sustain a high level of available participants.

Dentists develop a matrix of these activators: one 'gathers' the current available group, another 'creates' more new patients and, the third improves the value of what patients request/purchase.


NOTE: Client Testimonial - Split into three parts throughout Part 2 of 2.

Video Presented by Dick Chwalek of Niche Dental
Dentistry Communication Consultant and Dentist Marketing Coach

Also visit my YouTube.com Channel for the latest Dental Marketing/Dentists video.

For more information Contact

Client Liaison • Oli Gonsalves


CALL
1.888.380.0020


or SEND Email To Oli

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Wednesday

Nashville Dentist's Video: Why Dental Implants?

Dr. White offers comprehensive smile care including implant dentistry when appropriate.


Various forms of dentistry can provide positive restorative results.

Yet, dental implants add even more value. Implants are natural looking and are as strong as natural teeth. Adjacent teeth are protected – no need to attach a bridge or partial denture to them, making the procedure more conservative of your surrounding healthy teeth.

Implant dentistry is total oral health rejuvenation with the added benefit of beautifully natural smile makeover. It's dental care everyone should consider who is a missing tooth or or many teeth teeth, and then experience.

Both implants and implant supported dentures are long term smile healthy treatments.

For More Information - Contact Dr. Kent E. White.

CALL (615) 208.9690


2300 21st Avenue South, Suite 103


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Dentists Learn About Retirement Plans Design and Administration

A cash balance plan is a defined benefit plan that operates much differently than other kinds of retirement plans.
Below is general information provided by Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC of Eden Prairie, MN about how the cash balance plans they design operate, and the advantages of using a cash balance plan to help meet the dentists' retirement savings objectives.

In addition, an introduction to Northern Dental Alliance member Charles Steingas, chief actuary of Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC.

INTRODUCTION

Most of the cash balance plans we design are established for the primary benefit of the owners or executives of a company. Therefore, the contributions for owners and executives are typically very large with a smaller contribution provided to staff to meet IRS requirements. During the plan design, the sponsoring company selects the amount of contribution for each owner and executive, up to the maximum amount permitted by law.

Only businesses can sponsor a cash balance plan, but any business entity may do so. We provide services for sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, nonprofits, and corporations. You don't even need to have any employees other than yourself.

The number of companies sponsoring cash balance plans is growing rapidly. Find out specific the reasons for such rapid growth by linking to CBA's website:

Company Overview
• Client Focused Actuarial & Pension Plan Consulting

Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC specializes in the design and administration of small to medium sized Defined Benefit Plans including Cash Balance Plans. Our mission is to provide well-structured retirement plans to all profitable businesses around the country and to be the first choice of employment for the best and brightest actuaries and consultants.

The defining characteristic of Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC is the high quality of employees who provide the best service to our clients. And it all starts at the top with founder and owner Charlie Steingas, EA, MSPA, MAAA. He possesses a unique ability to communicate complex technical issues to clients in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Clients who understand their pension plans are much more likely to appreciate them.

Along with the best employees we seek to partner with the best clients from around the country. Everything is done online whenever possible so we help our clients minimize the paper required to sponsor a plan. We pride ourselves on being available to answer our clients' questions with accurate and creative solutions all while making sure the plan still meets their needs of being easy to understand and administer.

Charles D. Steingas, EA, MSPA, MAAA

Charlie is the chief actuary and founding member of Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC. After working for over 10 years on all types of retirement plans, he decided he could better serve his clients by offering them the most personal service at more reasonable prices. With Cash Balance Actuaries, Charlie is able to offer cutting edge retirement plan designs and personal service to help clients truly understand and appreciate their plans.

Charlie graduated from Drake University in Iowa with degrees in Actuarial Science and Finance. Since then he has become an enrolled actuary as well as a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, and is now a member of Northern Dental Alliance -- who help dentists achieve success.


CBA designs and administers retirement plans tailored to save dentists money on taxes and meet a dentist's specific needs as a business owner.


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Tuesday

Video: Total Dentistry Makeovers, Implants, Sedation in Michigan


Total Dentistry Makeovers, Implants, Sedation in Traverse City - The best home videos are here

Dr. Brian Klym of Traverse City, MI provides Painless, anxiety-free dentistry. Dental care provided any other way would almost for sure reduce the level of oral health his patients would accept.

The Northwood Dental team strives to overcome every obstacle that could discourage the building of positive dental care habits.

While dentists visits may be avoidable for a short time, a continued absence has disadvantages you probably understand all too well. End your dental care sabbatical!

Statistics show avoiding dental offices due to fear and worry dramatically impacts dental and overall health. Stop oral health decline.

Dr. Klym and our Northwood Dental team make dental visits a positive routine by working towards a total comfort setting for our patients.

Oral sedation is a vital element in creating this level of anxiety-free, comfort and making dental treatment painless.

View our video and visit www.NorthwoodDentalTC.com
  • Brian Klym, DDS
  • 10748 E. Traverse Highway
  • Traverse City, Michigan 49684
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Monday

Consultants Attend Dental Meeting: St. Paul Minnesota

2011 MDA – Star of The North Meeting

NDA Members attending

  • and/or having a booth include:


  • Mike Haase, Aftco Transition Consultant

  • Renstrom Dental Studio, MN based Laboratory

  • Jennifer Maschke, US Bank, Business Banking Officer

  • Andy Christensen, President Heritage Construction Companies, Booth #412

  • Kim Smythe, Owner, Dental Staffing Services (Attending: Dental Assistant)

  • For more, Star of the North MN Dental Event.

    Star of the North 2011

    Information From Star of the North Website…

    Make Connections. Gain Experience

    The Minnesota Dental Association’s Star of the North Meeting is the premier state dental meeting of the Upper Midwest. With 70 continuing education seminars and an exhibit floor featuring over 270 innovative companies, the Star of the North Meeting provides current clinical and practice management information to the dental community.

    • In 2011, seminars will be offered on Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30.

    • The exhibit floor will be open to all attendees on Friday and Saturday, April 29-30.

    • A special invitation-only, Exhibit Hall Premiere Night will take place on Thursday, April 28 from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

    About the Meeting

    • Dr. Paul F. Kirkegaard, Jr., 2011 Chair, Star of the North Meeting

    • Dr. Timothy J. Flor, President, Minnesota Dental Association

    Who

    The Star of the North Meeting is open to

    • Dentists

    • Dental residents

    • Dental students

    • Dental assistants

    • Dental hygienists

    • Dental office staff

    • Dental lab technicians

    • And guests of dentists.

    Dates

    • Thursday, April 28 – Saturday, April 30, 2011

    Location

    • Saint Paul RiverCentre

    • 175 West Kellogg Blvd

    • Saint Paul, MN 55102

    • (651) 265-4800
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    Thursday

    Availability of New Dental Patients Video: Part 1 of 2

    Connective Communication© involves combining the layers of marketing required to activate a vibrant new patient base and sustain a high level of available participants.
    "Availability" is generally constant yet can be increased when the right combination of activators is in place. Rather than throwing dental marketing 'stuff' at the wall - dentists develop a matrix that not only 'gathers' the current available group but 'creates' more new patients and improves the value of what they request/purchase.

    Video Presented by Dick Chwalek of Niche Dental, dentistry communication consultant and dentist marketing coach.

    For more information Contact Oli: click here or CALL 1-888-380-0020


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    Trust In Dentistry-Dentists: How-Where Do You Base Yours?

    22 Years of Trusted Smiles

    The trust patients place in Dr. Angela Ramirez is demonstrated in Brenda’s experience. Brenda, a model and comedian, had her first visit with Dr. Ramirez over 22 years ago for replacement of cosmetic bonding that failed to hide her tetracycline stained teeth. While Dr. Ramirez’s restorative efforts greatly improved Brenda’s smile in 1988, dentistry has advanced.


    “Her original smile makeover veneers and dental crowns were created to match her natural color - long before teeth whitening was popular,” Dr. Ramirez said. “So that meant a yellowed look, not as attractive as it was then.” Brenda said she loved her teeth for many years, but was noticing how other people’s teeth were getting whiter.

    Then about a year ago Brenda emailed Dr. Ramirez. Rather than encouraging her to come to Boca Raton, Dr. Ramirez offered to help her select a dentist near her home in Maine.
    “I didn’t hear from her again until this summer, when she decided to come to Florida for a ‘newer’ smile,” said Dr. Ramirez.
    Brenda, returned to Boca Raton from Maine. She had a consultation and two other visits with Dr. Ramirez to complete her dental treatment.

    Later, Brenda sent a praise filled email about how happy she was with her ‘new again’ smile...
    “Thanks for all your hard work and attention to detail. I received the photos, and just as in real life, my teeth are beautiful and natural-looking. I love to look in the mirror and smile.”

    Brenda, returned to Boca Raton from Maine. She had a consultation and two other visits with Dr. Ramirez to complete her treatment.

    Later, Brenda sent a praise filled email about how happy she was with her ‘new again’ smile...
    “Thanks for all your hard work and attention to detail. I received the photos, and just as in real life, my teeth are beautiful and natural-looking. I love to look in the mirror and smile.”

    Optimally Informed • The Choice Is Yours.
    A decision is made to move ahead only when everything is understood. For Brenda, it meant renewing her smile.
    “I was able to see right away how I would treat her smile,” Dr. Ramirez said. “I knew I would be able to design a more natural and complementary smile for her.”
    Time For Healthier and Happier Smiles

    Putting off your new smile/dental care? Consider:
    “For over 25 years I’ve focused on optimal health while using the most advanced, and lifelike treatments.” Dr. Ramirez
    A patient of ours waited 10 years before they were ready.
    “She was afraid. But her treatment was done about the same time as Brenda’s, and she’s very happy with her healthier, new smile.” Dr. Ramirez.
    Dr. Angela Ramirez, Your Boca Raton Dentist Is Ready To Do Right By You.


    Angela M. Ramirez, DMD

    Offers The Following







    Schedule A Complimentary Consultation!

    561-948-4297

    1865 NW Boca Raton Blvd • Suite 101 • Boca Raton, FL 33432
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    Friday

    White Smiles For Life: Nashville Dentist's Video Montage



    Dr. Kent E. White provides the care you deserve – bringing harmony to oral muscles, restoring health, achieving natural beauty and enriching lives.

    Because he believes so passionately in the value of this comprehensive treatment approach, Dr. White wants more people to understand the depth of its possibilities patients, consumers and other dentists.

    Dr. White has been a senior instructor at the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies. He has mentored many fellow dentists and their teams at LVI and in other locations.

    MORE than a cosmetic dentist...

    By combining the most advanced techniques in aesthetic/cosmetic, restorative, reconstructive and preventive dentistry with his knowledge and skills in Neuromuscular Dentistry diagnosis and treatment, Dr. White has been able to bring healing comfort to the lives as well as enhance smiles of people.... Just. Like. You.

    As Dr. Kent White explains, "Our educational pursuits and our treatment approach influence the solutions we develop for our clients/patients. Today, caring deeply requires an ever-increased need for the latest and most accurate information and ongoing skill development. In this environment that means if we stop learning, we stop caring. "

    Additionally, according to Dr. White, "To make this high level of care possible, I continually widen my dental perspective. I ask myself the same questions everyday, such as... 'What are my clients missing because of my current focus? Are yesterday’s results still good enough? Is the standard still the standard?'”

    Kent. E. White, DDS
    Center For Advanced Dentistry
    Advanced Dentistry
    2300 21st Avenue South
    Suite 103
    Nashville, TN 37212

    -- Recently Dr. White formerly with Embassy Dental in Nashville.

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    Your Dental Care Missing Something?

    > Could It Be Exactly what YOU Deserve!


    Sincerely,
    Dick Chwalek

    > Communication Consultant & Marketing Strategist for Dentists
    www.NicheDental.com


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    Boca Raton Dentist: Be Optimally Informed, Then Decide.

    At Your Boca Dentist, decisions are made to move ahead only when the patient understands the plan and knows what the goal is. For their patient Brenda, it meant renewing her smile for a second time - first in 1988 and then last year.

    “I was able to see right away how I would treat her smile,” Dr. Angela Ramirez said. “I knew I would be able to design a more natural and complementary smile for her.”

    Link Here To...

    Time For Healthier and Happier Smiles

     Putting off your dental care? Consider:

    - At Your Boca Dentist complimentary consultations, the focus is on you...

    “A new patient of ours recently walked out of another office because no one there really listened” said Dr. Ramirez. “They ‘pushed’ implants, which the patient didn’t want. When inquiring about our services, we’ll work on the best solution for you.”

    '“For over 25 years I’ve focused on optimal health while using the most advanced, lifelike treatments.”

    A patient of Dr. Ramirez waited 10 years before they went ahead with care. According to Dr. Ramirez, “She was afraid. But her treatment was done about the same time as Brenda’s, and she’s very happy with her healthier, new smile.”


    Your Boca Dentist
    1865 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 101
    Boca Raton, Florida 33432

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    Something missing from your dentistry?

    Maybe It's the Dental Care YOU Deserve!

    Sincerely,
    Dick Chwalek
    > Communication Consultant and Marketing Strategist for Dentists

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