The Millennial Dentist

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 [email protected]    Links and Resources Email: [email protected]  The Millennial Dentist Website: http://millennialdentist.com/  Millennial Dentist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MillennialDentist  Millennial Dentist Instagram :

In this episode, Sully shares his journey from joining his father’s practice to transforming it into a thriving multi-doctor business. He opens up about the turning points that helped him embrace implants, build systems, and ultimately reclaim time for what matters most—family, freedom, and fulfillment. From replacing yourself in the operatory to creating community through 3D Dentists, Sully reveals the mindset shifts every dentist needs to break free from burnout and design a career they truly love.   @02:48 - Choosing Growth: More Patients vs. More Procedures @04:59 - Why Implants Transformed Sully’s Career @07:45 - Replacing Yourself & Scaling Beyond the Operatory @12:55 - The Power of Mentorship, Masterminds & Community @17:57 - Building a Dental Business That Supports Life & Freedom 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 [email protected]    Links and Resources Email: [email protected]  The Millennial Dentist Website: http://millennialdentist.com/  Millennial Dentist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MillennialDentist  Millennial Dentist Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/millennialdentist/

Is your dental practice stuck at $3M, $5M, or even $10M in revenue? The growth strategies that worked early on won’t carry you past the next ceiling.    In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, Dr. Sully Sullivan is joined by his longtime friend and business partner, Dr. Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal—Founder/CEO of 3D Dentists and Raleigh Dental Arts. They share proven strategies to scale your dental business, shift from solo operator to CEO, and build systems that sustain growth without burnout.   @00:35 – Recognizing the Signs It’s Time to Change @04:54 – Owner Mindset After $3M @09:05 – Understanding Profitability & “Mailbox Money” @15:00 – Branding & Marketing Beyond the Dentist’s Name @18:00 – Seats on the Bus: Making Tough Team Decisions @25:50 – The Backup Quarterback Problem in Dentistry 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 [email protected]    Links and Resources Email: [email protected]  The Millennial Dentist Website: http://millennialdentist.com/  Millennial Dentist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MillennialDentist  Millennial Dentist Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/millennialdentist/ 

Do you feel like your dental practice has hit an invisible ceiling, where no matter how hard you work, growth feels out of reach? Many dentists unknowingly operate in a cycle where their strategies, mindset, and daily habits keep them stuck.   In this episode, we break down the three major revenue ceilings in dentistry, the mindset shifts needed to push past them, and the five levers you can pull to unlock exponential growth. You’ll learn why scarcity thinking holds so many dentists back, how to grow without doubling your patient base, and why leadership—not just clinical skill—is the key to sustained success.   @02:24 – Why Old Strategies Don’t Work for New Levels @08:32 – You Don’t Own a Business, You Own a Job @09:56 – The 5 Levers to Break Any Ceiling @15:53 – The Scarcity Mindset Trap @22:02 – Growing to $3M Without More Patients 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 [email protected]    Links and Resources Email: [email protected]  The Millennial Dentist Website: http://millennialdentist.com/  Millennial Dentist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MillennialDentist  Millennial Dentist Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/millennialdentist/

In this powerful and impromptu episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, Dr. Sully Sullivan takes us behind the scenes immediately following a surgery with Dr. Z, highlighting the immense value of hands-on mentorship and what it truly takes to build surgical confidence. From tooth extractions and flap design to bone grafting and sticky bone application, they walk through the case step-by-step—candidly discussing the mental, emotional, and technical evolution required to level up in dentistry.   00:36 – Welcome & Live Surgery Setup 03:13 – Overcoming Fear in Extractions 04:50 – Flap Design & Visualization 06:47 – Managing Complications & Staying Calm 10:12 – Confidence After One Surgery 12:31 – Teaching vs. Mentoring in Clinical Growth 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 [email protected]    Links and Resources Email: [email protected]  The Millennial Dentist Website: http://millennialdentist.com/  Millennial Dentist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MillennialDentist  Millennial Dentist Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/millennialdentist/