Voting for the Fan Favorite Dental Podcasts is Now Open
As we kick off the 11th Annual Dental Podcast Voting Contest, we're excited to share this week's featured episodes that showcase why dental podcasts have become such an invaluable resource for our profession. Whether you're looking for clinical insights, practice management strategies, or inspiration from fellow dental professionals, this month's selection has something for everyone.
November is a special month for us at the Dental Podcast Directory. With voting now open through December 31st at DentalPodcast.org/vote/, we're celebrating our eleventh year of recognizing excellence in dental podcasting. Last year, more than 4,000 of you cast your ballots, and we're excited to see which podcasts will resonate most with our community this year.
This year's contest is proudly sponsored by Provide CE, reflecting the important role continuing education plays in our profession. As you explore the episodes featured below, we encourage you to support your favorite podcasts by casting your vote.
Since 2015, we've been showcasing the best of dental podcasts, and we believe they're uniquely suited for professional development in a field that requires constant learning and adaptation. Podcasts bridge the gap between formal education and practical application while fitting seamlessly into the busy lives of dental professionals.
Below you'll find the latest episodes that caught our attention this week. We hope they inspire you, educate you, and remind you why our dental podcast community continues to grow stronger each year.
Happy listening, and don't forget to vote!
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E284: Matt G has a hot take
November 2, 2025
Join dental entrepreneurs George Hariri, Matt Guarino, and Matt Ford as they break down the realities of running their national DSO, Shared Practices Group. They tackle the triumphs and tribulations of scaling a business, answer your burning questions (submit yours at bdppod.com), and delve into life’s other adventures – from health and parenting to sports...
Your Guide to Reducing Dental Insurance Dependence | Sandi Hudson
October 31, 2025
Is dental insurance slowly draining your profit and your passion for dentistry? Many dentists today are working harder, seeing more patients, and yet taking home less. In this episode, Ian is joined by Sandi Hudson of Unlock the PPO, one of the most respected voices helping dentists understand, renegotiate, and reduce insurance dependence with confidence....
2370: Oil, Gas, and Real Estate Insights for Dental Entrepreneurs
October 31, 2025
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined once again by Troy Eckard, CEO of Eckard Enterprises, for a deep dive into how dentists can strategically manage the proceeds from selling their dental practices. With over $1.1 billion in assets under management and nearly four decades of experience in domestic oil and gas, Troy brings...
#217 Maximizers vs. Optimizers: Why Your Thinking Style Builds or Breaks Your Business
October 31, 2025
🚀Schedule your call to lock in your marketing credit: https://bit.ly/48twj4o In this episode, we’re breaking down two powerful types of thinkers: the maximizers and the optimizers. Maximizers chase growth, momentum, and opportunity, often thinking in top-line terms; how big can we make this? Optimizers, on the other hand, focus on efficiency, systems, and sustainability; how...
Supporting Children with Autism and ADHD with Lisa Andrew Davies
October 31, 2025
In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, Special care Dental Nurse, Lisa Andrews Davies, chats to Hazel Dockery about the online resource (adhdoralhealth.my.canva.site) she has developed to help dental professionals and parents of children newly diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. What you’ll hear: What motivated Lisa Some advice for parents of children whose...
707. The Secret to Greatness: Be Good, Consistently
October 31, 2025
In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen challenges the idea that greatness comes from flashes of brilliance or extraordinary talent. Instead, he argues that real greatness is built through small, consistent actions done well over time. From running your morning huddle to reviewing charts the night before, success in dentistry—and in life—comes from showing up and doing...
330: Neurodiversity in Dentistry: Building Compassionate and Supportive Practices
October 31, 2025
This week, Dr. David Charles, a neuropsychologist specializing in trauma and neurodiversity, joins us to explore how dental teams can better support neurodivergent patients and staff. From reducing sensory overload to improving communication and recognizing early signs of distress, Dr. Charles offers valuable strategies for creating a more inclusive and compassionate dental experience. Episode highlights:...
963: 4 Ways to Reinvent the Hygiene Op – Carlie Einarson
October 31, 2025
Do your hygiene visits feel too routine? Do your patients devalue appointments? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Carlie Einarson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with four ways to reinvent your hygiene op so you can take it from being transactional to transformational for your patients. To help patients feel educated, motivated, and to...
247: How One Dentist Built a Software to Fix Her Practice
October 30, 2025
What if you could grow your dental practice without ever compromising patient experience? In this episode, host Jordin McEntire talks with Dr. Rania Saleh, DDS, MSD, Founder and CEO of Oryx Dental Software. Dr. Rania shares how her journey as a practicing dentist revealed the gaps in patient care, communication, and team efficiency that inspired...