181. Does Your Team Really Know What You Do?

Most dentists invest heavily in clinical CE – but still struggle with true growth. Why? Because the real bottleneck isn’t always skills… it’s leadership, communication, and clarity.

In this solo episode, Dr. Sully Sullivan breaks down the Four Buckets of Growth every dentist must intentionally invest in if they want to win in 2026:

Key Takeaways:

• Your team is part of your case acceptance strategy. 
• Leadership isn’t motivational speeches — it’s clarity and communication.
• Technology should make you faster, more profitable and more affordable.

Timestamp:

@02:06 — Summit Lineup is Borderline Silly

@04:04 — The CE Bucket Imbalance

@08:01 — Your First Audience Is Your Team

@13:47 — Sedation: The Ultimate Multiplier

@19:26 — You Already Have a Brand

Who is Dr. Sully Sullivan?

Dr. Sully is a fourth-generation dentist from Nashville, Tn. After receiving his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Tennessee, he moved back to Nashville to practice with his father. By continuing to invest in his education through adult orthodontics, soft tissue grafting, dental implants, third molar extractions, and obstructive sleep apnea, he helped double his practice in just 24 months.

As a millennial, he truly believes in working smarter not harder, which has led him to utilize technology to not only deliver better patient care but more efficient care. Dr. Sullivan regularly uses CEREC, 3D imaging with Galileos, 3D printing, and multiple lasers. In addition to his practice, he started the Millennial Dentist Podcast in February of 2017 to help push his fellow colleagues to take their dental careers to the next level. Dr. Sully lectures around the country on cone beam technology, cad/cam dentistry, obstructive sleep apnea, and practice management. He is also an ambassador for the 3D-Dentist teaching facility in Raleigh, NC.

As always, thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, we would love for you to review the show on Apple Podcasts as well as spread the word! If you have any questions or want to get in touch, shoot me an email at millennialdentist@gmail.com 

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