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Lacking Motivation = Flab Fest
October 12, 2026
What do flabby abs and arms have to do with dentistry? In one word – EVERYTHING! Today, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss the massive impact of motivation in our everyday dental lives. It is hard to ignore the impact of motivation on the overall health of the practice. In many situations, motivation can be the...
194: Three Lesions You Should Absolutely Know for Dental Hygiene Clinic AND Boards
October 12, 2026
Dental hygienists are responsible for scanning each patient for abnormal lesions in the mouth- known as an intraoral exam. To an untrained eye, oral lesions can look very similar, but the way to manage each is very different. In this episode, Dana explains how to distinguish herpetic lesions, aphthous ulcers, and traumatic ulcers by focusing...
Can AI Find Your Dental Practice and Recommend It to Patients? | MMM
October 12, 2026
If a patient asked AI for a dentist like you, would it send them your way or skip over you? In this episode, we reframe dental marketing around a question every practice owner needs to ask now: can tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot find your practice, understand what you do, and describe you...
RiskMatters – What’s it like to practice… Hong Kong (with Dr Paul Lau)
October 11, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Annalene Weston interviews Dr. Paul Lau, a prominent orthodontist based in Hong Kong, to explore the unique landscape of dental practice in the region. Dr. Lau shares insights into his extensive qualifications and experiences, including his journey from a dental graduate to a specialist in orthodontics. He discusses the singular nature...
043: How He is Growing a 120+ Practice Group | Dave Gaspar
October 11, 2026
Get Any Dental Contract Reviewed Here! Check Out Smile Partners Here! Dave Gaspar, CEO of Smile Partners, joins the show to break down what really matters when scaling a dental group to 120 plus practices across seven states. He shares how his background in veterinary medicine shaped his view of the business and clinical sides...
DIGRN Presents: The Independent Dental Practice Podcast – Guest: Dr. Amrita Patel
October 11, 2026
Disclosure: This video includes paid partnerships and sponsor relationships. I may receive compensation from companies mentioned. All opinions are my own. IDP Podcast is Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental. For over 75 years, Kettenbach has delivered innovative materials that help dentists improve clinical efficiency and outcomes. Now introducing Profisil® Fluoride Varnish Plus, a next-generation varnish formulated...
How to Build a Team That Thinks for Itself: Learning, Research & Feedback – Likhyani Group Insider Episode w/ Dr. Gireesh and Dr. Nikhil // Season 6 – Ep. #10
October 11, 2026
How do you build a team that can think, research, solve problems, learn from mistakes, and improve without constantly waiting for instructions? In this episode of The Underdog Dentist Show, Dr. Girish Likhani and Dr. Nikhil Malhotra discuss how we approach learning, curiosity, research, problem solving, AI, mentorship, documentation, mistakes, and feedback inside Likhani Healthcare...
AI Can Now Access Patient Medical Records: What Doctors Need to Know w/ Dr. Gireesh Likhyani // Season 6 – Ep. #09
October 11, 2026
AI can now access patient medical records through authorized healthcare integrations. But who controls that access, what can AI actually do with the information, and what does this mean for doctors, hospitals, and patients? In Season 6, Episode 9 of The Underdog Dentist Show, Dr. Gireesh Likhyani explores an important development in AI in healthcare:...
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#808: Two Cents 10/10 – Market Warning Signs; Nike’s Declining Stock; Why Are Americans Socializing Less?
October 10, 2026
Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Matt, Will, and Rabih discuss the warning signs emerging in the bond market, the growth and profitability of AI companies like Anthropic, and why a well-known brand doesn’t...