SMC National

SMC National SMC is the leading dental growth partner, with 10 years focused exclusively on dentistry. https://linktr.ee/smcnational

We help practices grow with confidence by using data, systems, and real‑world strategy to turn marketing into measurable results. SMC National is comprised of a team of dedicated individuals with the power and know-how to drive high quality leads right to your business. We’ll work with you to deliver the types of leads you are looking for, too. They’ll be qualified new leads that are easy to conve

rt and made up of people who are ready and willing to spend money on your services and products because they NEED you. In addition, we handle everything from web design to print design, SEM to social media marketing, reputation management, plus many more options in between all geared towards you and your business.

🔥DMG Ep 278 is Live🔥 Negativity Gets 13x the Clicks as Positivity Most dentists think a negative Google review hurts the...
06/17/2026

🔥DMG Ep 278 is Live🔥

Negativity Gets 13x the Clicks as Positivity

Most dentists think a negative Google review hurts their growth. The reality is that negative content gets about 13x as much attention as positive content, which creates an opportunity if you know how to respond correctly.

In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down the psychology behind online reviews, why prospective patients read negative reviews first, and the exact response framework that turns criticism into trust. You'll learn how to stay HIPAA-compliant, avoid defensive responses, and use negative reviews to strengthen your reputation and attract more patients.

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Curious where your practice really stands?Most dentists are making decisions without clear data on their market.We build...
06/17/2026

Curious where your practice really stands?

Most dentists are making decisions without clear data on their market.

We build custom Growth Maps showing:
• Income and population insights
• Competitive density
• Marketing benchmarks
• Opportunity gaps

It is a clear look at what is realistic in your area and where the biggest growth opportunities are.

Comment MAP to schedule a complimentary 15 minute review to see what your numbers say.

🔥MDP Ep 44 is Live🔥 5 Pillars Every Dentist Needs Before Location #2 - Part 2 Too many dentists spend thousands on dent...
06/16/2026

🔥MDP Ep 44 is Live🔥

5 Pillars Every Dentist Needs Before Location #2 - Part 2

Too many dentists spend thousands on dental marketing without knowing whether poor results are caused by marketing, team ex*****on, phone conversion, scheduling, or patient follow-up.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the five pillars every dentist should use to diagnose where growth is really breaking down and how top-performing practices create accountability across both marketing and operations.

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🔥DMG Ep 277 is Live🔥 The Reason General Dentistry Mathematically Doesn't Make Sense in 2026 If you’re running a pre-COVI...
06/15/2026

🔥DMG Ep 277 is Live🔥

The Reason General Dentistry Mathematically Doesn't Make Sense in 2026

If you’re running a pre-COVID model, the math doesn’t add up.
Here’s why it used to be easier pre-2020:
- Fewer people were marketing.
- Easier to drive new patients.
- People had more money to spend on treatment.
- Labor was a smaller percentage of the PNL.
- Insurance reimbursed more; in-network actually worked.
- Everything used to cost less. We’ve eaten about 29% of cumulative inflation since 2020.

Here’s what you have to do now:
- Market aggressively; it’s way more competitive, and your dollar doesn’t go as far.
- Build a real culture in your office. Your team will treat patients exactly as you do.
- Go out of network in most cases, not everyone, but if you’re trying to make the math work, staying in-network on every plan won’t add up.
- Present patient financing to every patient, every time.

Dr. Blake Hamblin walks through exactly how to present patient financing without it feeling salesy in his CE course on My Dental Playbook:
https://hubs.la/Q04lqcVn0

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06/15/2026

A marketing company should be able to tell you more than how many people clicked your ad.

They should be able to help you understand:
• How many calls came in
• How many appointments were scheduled
• How many patients showed up
• What return you're getting on your investment

Growth doesn't happen from clicks.

It happens when marketing, phone conversion, and patient experience all work together.

🎧 Gary Bird shares his thoughts on this and more in his recent appearance on the Byte Sized podcast.

Watch the full episode. Link in the comments ⬇️

Dental practices reach $1M through hard work.Scaling beyond that introduces new challenges.This guide breaks down the fo...
06/14/2026

Dental practices reach $1M through hard work.

Scaling beyond that introduces new challenges.

This guide breaks down the four operational pillars growing practices rely on to unlock capacity and create predictable production. And for a limited time, you’ll also receive a 3‑minute readiness scorecard that reveals your biggest growth blockers.

Get the Full Guide + BONUS 3-Minute Readiness Scorecard. Comment 4 PILLARS for the link.

⭐ SMC Team Member Highlight ⭐Ryan is our Senior Web Designer at SMC, creating websites that not only look great, but als...
06/12/2026

⭐ SMC Team Member Highlight ⭐

Ryan is our Senior Web Designer at SMC, creating websites that not only look great, but also effectively convert new patients and accurately reflect each client’s brand and vision. He works closely with practices to bring their ideas to life and create websites they can truly be proud of! 👏

🎉 Fun Facts:
Outside of work, Ryan loves drawing and painting, trying new foods, and going on hikes with his golden retriever, Daisy 🐶

We’re so happy to have Ryan on the team! 💙

🔥DMG Ep 276 is Live🔥 I GOT A 1-STAR REVIEWA small group of dentists may be doing more damage to the profession than anyo...
06/11/2026

🔥DMG Ep 276 is Live🔥

I GOT A 1-STAR REVIEW

A small group of dentists may be doing more damage to the profession than anyone realizes. In this episode, Gary breaks down how just 20–30 highly negative people can dominate online communities with criticism, ridicule, one-star reviews, and retaliation tactics that keep thousands of dentists silent.

You'll learn why so many dentists avoid asking questions, sharing wins, discussing practice management, dental marketing, fee-for-service growth, and new patient strategies in public forums.

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Here are five reasons SMC is a Best Workplace: all rooted in our people, our culture, and the way we show up for each ot...
06/11/2026

Here are five reasons SMC is a Best Workplace: all rooted in our people, our culture, and the way we show up for each other.

This recognition reflects the culture our people build every single day.

We earned this together.

🔥DMG Ep 275 is Live🔥 The 5–10% Ruining Dental Communities A small group of dentists may be creating a much bigger proble...
06/10/2026

🔥DMG Ep 275 is Live🔥

The 5–10% Ruining Dental Communities

A small group of dentists may be creating a much bigger problem than anyone realizes. After posting online for more than http://5.5 years, Gary has noticed the same pattern over and over: roughly 5–10% of the dental industry attacks nearly everything- success stories, marketing wins, clinical cases, vulnerability posts, and even requests for help.

In this episode, he explores why negativity spreads so easily, how it discourages dentists from participating in professional communities, and what it means for the future of the industry.

Check out podcast links in the comment section!

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