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New Podcast Episodes
New Year Reflections and Goals
January 8, 2026
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 422 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast, Craig Spodak and Peter Boulden discuss the significance of the New Year as a time for reflection and goal setting. They emphasize the importance of strategic planning in dentistry, highlighting how...
Difficult Patients: How Dentists Actually Get in Trouble (and How to Protect Your License) — Part 2 with Evan Sampson
January 8, 2026
Episode Description In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, we move from theory into the real-world details that quietly put dentists at risk every single day. My guest, Evan Sampson, is a healthcare attorney who has served as general counsel to one of the largest dental support organizations in the country. He brings a rare...
Dental Practice Valuation Secrets: A Broker’s Tell All – What Buyers Are Actually Paying For
January 8, 2026
Dental Practice Acquisition | Profitability in Dentistry | Selling a Dental Practice Dentists desire to get the most out of their practice when putting it on the market is common! But today we are starting to focus on what truly matters: the bottom line. Learn rules of valuation with CTC Associates expert Marie Chatterley. Are you...
Episode 157- Management Unfiltered | How to Create Buy in With Your Team
January 8, 2026
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley dive into the power of team buy-in and why it’s essential for building a cohesive, high-performing workplace. They discuss how leaders can reduce friction during change, communicate more effectively, and set clear goals and metrics that keep teams aligned and accountable. Through practical insights on leadership and...
2419: How to Legally Pay Less in Taxes Using Real Estate and R&D
January 8, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back tax and accounting experts Brent Sonnier and Chris Sands from ProFi 2020 and Phase 1 Financial to tackle some of dentistry’s most advanced and impactful tax strategies. Whether you’re preparing for a major liquidity event, trying to reduce your W-2 tax liability, or just looking to be...
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: How to Sell Smart to a DSO
January 8, 2026
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, we’re bringing back some of our favorite advice from our episodes that discussed selling a dental practice to a Dental Support Organization (DSO), highlighting the significant differences between selling to a DSO and an independent buyer. The conversation covers how DSOs value practices using EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,...
756. The Power of a Simple 1-on-1
January 8, 2026
In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen talks about why 1-on-1 conversations are one of the most underrated leadership tools in a dental practice. With a simple mindset shift—seeing thoughtful questions as an act of generosity—these quick check-ins can build trust, strengthen relationships, and help your team feel truly seen and heard. No fixing, no rushing—just real...
Worst Billing Case of 2025 – Part III – Harmful Habits that Feel Harmless with Jennifer Lyman RDH
January 8, 2026
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! A weekend meetup in Phoenix turned into a deep dive on the “harmless” shortcuts that quietly drain dental practices and invite compliance trouble. We compare notes from a brutal 2025 billing case, unpack the defensiveness that often surfaces when a third party steps in, and show how audit trails...
520 More Than a Side Gig, Evolving Your Career with Shelley Brown!
January 7, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Shelley Brown to talk about what happens when creativity, clinical care, and advocacy collide. Shelley shares the story behind her “side gig,” Homebound Smiles, and how a simple idea grew into meaningful work serving patients who often fall through the cracks of traditional care models. We explore what...
New Year Strategies for the Overwhelmed Dentist
January 7, 2026
The holiday season often shines a spotlight on the heavy burden dental practice owners carry. Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman dive into why so many clinicians fall into a “Stockholm syndrome” mindset—feeling trapped by the belief that they must handle every business and clinical task themselves. The guys discuss how a lack of delegation leads to...