In this episode, Meredith and I discuss the power that General Dentists hold. This topic sparked a debate following one of my Instagram posts, leading us to choose it for this week's episode. In my initial years of practice, I would refer nearly 100% of cases outside my practice's scope. However, recognizing the concept of 'Specialty-Type Procedures,' I was able to upskill and leverage them as assets, boosting my business's income and alleviating patients' challenges in seeking external care. Join us as we delve into the importance of learning new skills, gearing up for the fast-approaching year 2024!@4:47 General Dentistry through the Years@7:48 Specialist that I want to work with@9:19 Empowering co-General Dentist@13:40 General Dentistry Economics: More Skills = More Earnings@17:45 What to Refer in 2024?? Connect with Dr. Tarun Agarwal,DDS LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbonespeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbonespeaksTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbonespeaksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbonespeaks? Who is Dr. Tarun Agarwal?Dr. Tarun Agarwal, DDS is considered one of the top dentists in the country. He is a recognized speaker, author, and dental leader. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and News 14 Carolina. Dr. Agarwal has been awarded '40 under 40' Business Leaders by the Triangle Business Journal.He is regularly invited to teach other dentists around the world and recently built a training center within the practice dedicated to sharing his expertise.Most importantly he is a dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids.