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New Podcast Episodes
A Biological Approach to Endodontics with Dr. Vi Ho
January 30, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Vi Ho, a certified biological endodontist, to explore a completely different approach to patient care—one that connects oral health to overall wellness. From advanced laser techniques to biocompatible materials, Dr. Ho is redefining what it means to be an endodontist in today’s wellness-focused practice. Here’s what you’ll...
#235 AI Receptionists Might Be Causing You to Lose 7 New Patients EVERY MONTH!
January 30, 2026
🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/smc🚀Spots are limited – secure your seat in the mastermind that’s changing how dentists grow: https://shorturl.at/AenItAI receptionists are becoming popular in dental practices, but most dentists don’t realize they may be costing them new patients every...
#109: Why Patients Say Yes (part 1)
January 30, 2026
In this episode of the Dental Marketing Secrets Podcast, I introduce the psychology behind why patients say yes, drawing from Dr. Robert Cialdini’s book Influence. We start with the first principle, reciprocity, and why it plays such a powerful role in building trust and confidence in dentistry. I break down how education, time, and experience-based...
2435: The Case for Mentors in Modern Dental Startups
January 30, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by DSI Black Belt coach and co-founder of The Practice Launchpad, Dr. Chris Green, for an in-depth conversation on startup success in today’s challenging dental landscape. Chris shares his journey of building a ground-up dental practice from a shell, highlighting lessons learned around construction, IT, design, and...
1002: The Most Common Mistakes Dentists Make With Patients
January 30, 2026
Poor communication can quietly undermine trust, case acceptance, and long-term relationships with patients — even when the clinical work is excellent. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt sits down with Dr. Christian Coachman, dentist, dental technician, and founder of Digital Smile Design, to identify the most common communication mistakes dentists make with patients and teams. You’ll...
A Mixed Practice Owner’s Response to the NHS Dental Contract with Amit Jilka
January 30, 2026
In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery sits down with mixed practice owner, Amit Jilka, who has five sites across Staffordshire to discuss his take on the upcoming NHS contract changes in England. What you’ll hear: How the current NHS contract is performing His views on the proposed lengthening of...
772. Pull One Lever at a Time
January 30, 2026
In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen breaks business down to its basics: there are only two ways to build a healthier practice—grow revenue or cut expenses. The real challenge isn’t knowing that, it’s deciding which lever deserves your energy right now. Focus on one high-impact move at a time, instead of trying to do everything at...
Lessons from the business guru behind Kinky Boots
January 30, 2026
We hear from business leader Steve Pateman, whose story inspired the iconic broadway musical Kinky Boots, on breaking away from the band waggon. Steve reflects on adaptability, innovation, and timeless business lessons relevant to dental professionals. He explains how his traditional family footwear business struggled with rapid market changes, global competition, and currency shifts, forcing...
Is iPad Scanning the Next Major Market Trend? A Conversation with Medit’s Matt Mock
January 30, 2026
Is iPad scanning about to reshape the intraoral scanner market? In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad sits down with Medit’s Matt Mock to find out. Matt Mock, Senior Director of Education Marketing at Medit, joins Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny for an in-depth conversation about where digital dentistry is headed. They discuss Medit’s remarkable...