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Behind the Scenes of Dental Product Development: From Clinical Problem to Commercial Launch | Ep. 35
October 16, 2026
“Listen to the problem, not the solution.” — Steve Johnson In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, hosted by John Stamper and brought to you by Dental City, Angela Hermanson and Steve Johnson explain how the transition from 3M Healthcare to Solventum has created a healthcare-focused organization dedicated entirely to improving patient outcomes and provider...
Ageism in Dentistry with Fiona Ellwood
October 16, 2026
In this week’s episode of the business of dentistry podcast host, Hazel Dockery, is joined by Associate Professor Fiona Ellwood, Executive Director of the Society of British Dental Nurses, to discuss her academic research on the subject of ageism in dentistry, with a specific focus on dental nurses. What you’ll hear: What part do dental...
368: The AI Advantage: A Smarter Way to Run Your Practice
October 16, 2026
In Episode 368, Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Dr. Lior Tamir, practicing dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Dental App, to explore how AI is transforming dental practices. From improving patient experience and increasing treatment acceptance to streamlining everyday workflows, they discuss practical ways technology can help your practice work smarter. Episode Highlights: Creating...
283: Your Dental Practice Can Post 100 Claims in 10 Seconds
October 15, 2026
Why is your best team member still typing insurance payments into your PMS by hand? Jordin McEntire sits down with Max Shore, head of practice partnerships at Lassie, who grew up working in his mom’s orthodontic office, watching the business side of dentistry wear her down. Today, Max helps practices fix those same problems by...
Episode 59: Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey on Finding Your Place in Dentistry
October 15, 2026
What happens when the dental career you worked so hard to build turns out not to be the one that makes you happiest? For Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey, the answer was discovering that there are many ways to make a meaningful impact in dentistry beyond owning a private practice. On this episode of The Technology...
2619: Breaking Through the Fee-for-Service Growth Plateau
October 15, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Blake Hamblin, a 2026 Golden Rhino Award co-winner, to discuss building a thriving out-of-network practice in Houston. Blake shares how his experience as a college quarterback shaped his discipline and leadership, and how he grew a $1.2 million practice through expanded clinical services, patient retention,...
Episode 237 | Management Unfiltered | | How To Prevent A Culture Problem
October 15, 2026
This episode of Management Unfiltered is about addressing workplace issues early and fairly so they don’t become part of a dental practice’s culture. Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout discuss how to tell a people problem from a process problem, set clear expectations, invite staff feedback, and correct issues privately while recognizing good work publicly.
“New Year, New Math” — How to Budget for Dental Marketing in 2027
October 15, 2026
Most dental practices don’t actually have a marketing budget. They have a number copied from last year, or whatever’s left after payroll. In this episode of the Dental Marketing Mix, DentalScapes co-founder Dan Brian walks practice owners through how to build a 2027 marketing budget grounded in real math instead of guesswork. Dan explains why...
Sound Tax Strategy, Not Sneaky Loopholes
October 15, 2026
When year-end approaches, too many practice owners fall for the myth of “tax loopholes” and end up making reactive, short-sighted financial decisions. In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, host Jarrod Bridgeman sits down with Kevin Rhoton, CPA and MBA at Four Quadrants Advisory, to dismantle common year-end “tax loophole” myths. They break down how...
062 5 Traits That Make Associates Stand Out
October 15, 2026
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