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Why AR’s Could Ruin Your First 90 Days After Buying a Dental Practice (2 Minute Drill)
February 6, 2026
Thinking about buying a dental practice? Before you close the deal, you need to understand the truth about accounts receivable (ARs) that most brokers won’t tell you. In this episode NEW EDITION of Dental Unscripted – 2 Minute Drill, Mike Dinsio breaks down the hidden challenges of dental practice acquisition, specifically, the chaos that happens...
DentalBytes ep.159 – Why Great Dentistry Starts with Better Communication
February 6, 2026
Send us a text I sat down with Elise Poirier, a digital workflow specialist who’s lived on both sides of the fence—clinical dentistry, digital systems, and now helping bridge the gap between the practice and the lab.  In this conversation, Elise breaks down: • Why new tech fails when training + workflow alignment aren’t...
#239 $1m vs. $2m Collection Dental Office
February 6, 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🚀The mastermind fills fast – apply now and start scaling with confidence: https://shorturl.at/AenItIn this episode, Gary Bird breaks down the key differences between a $1 million dental practice and a $2 million dental practice, sharing real-world...
#110: Why Patients Say Yes – Commitments & Consistency (Part 2)
February 6, 2026
In this episode of the Dental Marketing Secrets podcast, Mark Thackeray delves into the principle of commitment and consistency from Dr. Robert Cialdini’s book, ‘Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.’ He explains how small commitments can lead to larger decisions, particularly in the context of dental practices. Discover the importance of helping patients build a positive...
2440: 21-Day Challenge to Transform Your Mind, Body, and Practice
February 6, 2026
On today’s episode, recorded live at the October 2025 DSI Mastermind, Dr. Mark Costes unveils a powerful 21-day Four Futures Challenge designed to reset your mindset, strengthen relationships, improve physical health, and gain financial clarity. With practical habits like daily breathwork, love bombs, movement, and a Friday social media fast, this challenge is both achievable...
1005: 7 Sleep Hygiene Habits Every Dentist Needs – Dr. Uche Odiatu
February 6, 2026
Most dentists treat sleep as optional until performance drops, patience gets shorter, and focus slips. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Dr. Uche Odiatu, health and fitness educator for dentistry, about sleep hygiene fundamentals that improve energy, cognition, metabolic health, and daily productivity. You will learn why seven hours is the minimum, why “sleep...
777. The Hidden Cause of Overwhelm for Leaders
February 6, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Killeen breaks down the Zeigarnik Effect and why unfinished tasks are such a mental drain for practice owners and leaders. When work stays undocumented or unresolved, it quietly occupies mental space and fuels overwhelm. This episode explores how simple acts like writing things down, assigning tasks, and creating closure can free...
123: KBYG: The Downsides to Dental Hygiene
February 6, 2026
Do you want the honest truth about dental hygiene—not the sugar-coated version you see on social media? Dana gets into the real downsides of dental hygiene on this episode, including musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain, burnout, lack of autonomy, difficult workplace dynamics, emotional fatigue, and the tough transition from school expectations to real-world practice. It’s...
Engage, Lead, Belong: AGD’s Vision for General Dentists with Dr. Marc Worob
February 6, 2026
In the latest episode of the AGD podcast, Dr. George Schmidt sits down with AGD President Marc Worob, DDS, FAGD, for a wide-ranging conversation about where the organization is headed—and how members can be part of it. Dr. Worob shares how AGD is energizing general dentists nationwide through grassroots initiatives designed to strengthen local chapters...
1686 Wesley Read – PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
February 5, 2026
1686 Wesley Read – PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Wesley Read, CPA, CFP®, is the Founder and CEO of PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit, and a nationally recognized financial strategist for dental practice owners. A former Big 4 accountant at Ernst & Young, Wes left corporate accounting to focus exclusively on...