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New Podcast Episodes
Episode 152- Cutting PPOs for Fee for Service w/ Dr. Tom Orent
December 23, 2025
Matt Brown sits down with Dr. Tom Orent (The Gems Guy) to discuss his journey from PPOs to a successful fee-for-service dental practice. Dr. Orent shares what sparked the transition, how to improve patient flow and case acceptance, and why clear communication and mindset are critical during change. A concise, practical conversation for dentists looking...
2407: Predictable Implant Stability: Never Get a Spinner Again
December 23, 2025
On today’s episode, we take you inside the breakout room at the 2025 Dental Success Summit for an advanced surgical session led by Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie of the Colorado Surgical Institute. Focused on the concept of “never having a spinner again,” this presentation is packed with clinical pearls and real-world strategies...
#229 How this Dentist DOUBLED Average Collections Per Patient (Without Adding New Patients)
December 23, 2025
🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/smc🚀The mastermind fills fast – apply now and start scaling with confidence: https://shorturl.at/AenItIn this episode, host Gary Bird sits down with Dr. Jancy Parkerson to reveal how her dental practice doubled production per patient and is on track for more than $2 million in collections this year. Dr....
Treating Hasidic Jewish Kids in Brooklyn
December 23, 2025
Dr. Alexandra Markou-Guzman is a pediatric dentist who works in a public health center treating children from a Hasidic Jewish population in New York City. She shares her experience working with this population, and the cultural challenges that come with it. We discuss some of the unique dental considerations that come into play with treatment...
Dental professionals – here’s why you are capable of more than you think
December 23, 2025
In this episode, Michelle Carney explains why dental teams need to care about neurodiversity – and how inclusive recruitment can transform a practice. Michelle shares her journey with warmth and authenticity, explaining why kindness and compassion are not ‘soft skills’ but essential leadership strengths. She explores why neurodiversity matters in dentistry, highlighting how different ways...
S6 E20 – Brand vs. Reputation & the need for quality Marketing with Vic Nikolaj
December 23, 2025
Send us a text Vic Nikolaj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-nikolaj-698b5935/ Luxate Digital Marketing Website: https://www.luxate.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luxate-digital-marketing/posts/?feedView=all Bob Piercy – host– phone – 780-965-2232– email – co**************@***il.com– LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertpiercy/– Website – https://robertpiercy.com– Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BobPiercyCoTravelPocast – Professional Practice Sales: Dental Office Valuations & Brokerage – https://www.ppsales.com/
Using AI to See and Do More Dentistry ep-59
December 22, 2025
Join me in my conversation with Dr. Parag Kachavia who is the Head of Clinical Practice for Overjet – an AI company based out of Boston, MA. Why does dentistry need AI now? Why would an experienced clinician need the help of AI in his/her office? How will your team adapt to AI in a...
Spice/K2: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola
December 22, 2025
Spice/K2 is incredibly problematic. Not only is it unhealthy, it’s also inconsistent and regularly laced with unknown additives and other drugs. Listen to Tom Viola as he explains the main concerns with this recreational drug! Resources: Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing To******@******la.com, visit his website TomViola.com...
2406: Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Your Crown Prep
December 22, 2025
On today’s episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes in conversation with Dr. Paul “Nacho” Goodman, recorded during a wide-ranging, high-energy catch-up between two of dentistry’s most passionate educators and leaders. This episode dives deep into the “you can’t train during the game” mindset and how it applies to dental practice culture, associate mentorship, and the...
Fee-for-Service Without Fear with Dr. David Eshom
December 22, 2025
Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Register for the live meeting: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/ElevationSummit Download the Injection Molding Guide: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/IMpdf In Part 2 of this powerful series, Dr. Melissa Seibert continues her in-depth conversation with cosmetic dentist and AACD leader Dr. David Eshom, exploring the deeper psychological, business, and interpersonal frameworks that underpin a thriving fee-for-service practice. Together, they...