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New Podcast Episodes
130: How Do I Survive Dental Hygiene School Midterms?
March 2, 2026
Midterms tend to trigger panic-studying and self-doubt. This episode walks through how to prioritize content, manage time realistically, and avoid the common mistakes that make midterms harder than they need to be. Struggling on your dental hygiene school journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! 🟠 Struggling on...
Divide and Conquer: Inside a Family Practice
February 27, 2026
Live from the 2025 AAID Annual Conference in Phoenix! Drs. Justin Moody and Danny Domingue chat with Brandon Allison, DDS about the dynamics of running a family practice and having different specialties, how his father’s legacy in dentistry shaped his career, and more. The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants...
1689 AI Roundtable : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
February 27, 2026
Episode #1688 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, three industry leaders—Dr. Edward Rossomando, Dr. Gordon Christensen, and Chuck Cohen—come together for a wide-ranging discussion on the present and future impact of AI in dentistry. From clinical innovation to practice management and education, this roundtable explores how students, new grads, and experienced dentists can stay ahead...
#113: Why Patients Say Yes (part 5) – Authority
February 27, 2026
In this episode, I dive into the principle of authority from Dr. Robert Cialdini’s book Influence. We talk about why patients naturally look for confident guidance when they’re unsure, and how real authority can actually reduce decision fatigue instead of increasing pressure. I break down what authority really looks like in dentistry, how it shows...
2455: Why This New Dentist Chose a De Novo Over an Acquisition
February 27, 2026
On today’s episode, recorded live at Voices of Dentistry 2026, Dr. Mark Costes chats with Dr. Emily Maslovich, a first-time practice owner just weeks away from opening Bronco Family Dental in Gilbert, Arizona. Emily shares her journey from Midwestern dental student to startup founder, including how she found her location, her grassroots approach to hiring,...
1014: Toxic Positivity vs. Productive Conflict: Knowing the Difference – Miranda Beeson
February 27, 2026
Have you ever felt like your team is “getting along” but no one is saying what they really think? That’s artificial harmony, and it quietly creates frustration, drifting standards, and eventual blowups. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back coach Miranda Beason to explain the difference between toxic positivity and productive conflict, why unresolved issues...
Debunking the Scary Dental Practice Startup | Here’s How to Survive the First 6 Months
February 27, 2026
Dental Startup | Starting a Dental Practice | Dental Practice Ownership Startups aren’t scary! Business ownership is scary. The SECRET to making it even scarier… pick the wrong location, hire the wrong team size, get the wrong lending strategy. Mike Dinsio & Paula Quinn dismantle the #1 myth killing dentists’ ownership dreams. Michael Dinsio, MBA...
Helping Practice Managers Develop the Confidence to be Great Leaders with Mark Topley
February 27, 2026
In this episode of The Business of Dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery, sits down with team performance specialist, Mark Topley, to discuss his new practice manager bootcamp. Run over 5 months, it’s designed to help participants build the confidence to lead clearly, handle challenging conversations, strengthen communication skills, and implement practical systems to manage their...
792. Do Good as a Daily Practice
February 27, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on the simple rule to do good and why it carries more weight than we often realize. He explores how small, consistent acts of generosity and integrity shape not only our teams and practices, but also our own character. Doing good is not just a moral idea. It builds...
259: How a Dental Practice Owner Grew From 0 to 7 Offices and Gained Her Freedom
February 26, 2026
What if you could build a thriving dental organization and still be present for the moments that matter most? In this episode, Dr. Whitney Weiner shares her journey from starting with zero patients to buying seven offices and consolidating them into three. She talks about the early grind, cash being tight, remodeling operatories on weekends,...