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New Podcast Episodes
What is Tax Loss and Tax Gain Harvesting?
March 23, 2026
In this episode, host Shawn Terrell breaks down the complex but powerful strategy of tax harvesting—both loss and gain—to help dentists optimize their long-term tax outcomes. Whether you’re investing in non-qualified accounts or planning for future transitions, understanding these concepts can significantly impact your financial efficiency. ——————————- Episode Resource ———————————- Meet with Dentist Exit Planning Advisor:...
Dental CEO Podcast #56 – “Dentist” Math: Why Your Numbers Aren’t Adding Up
March 23, 2026
Dentists talk about overhead, EBITDA, and take-home pay all the time—but most aren’t actually calculating them the same way. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down what these numbers really mean, how to calculate them correctly, and the benchmarks healthy practices should aim for. He explains the difference between true...
Ep. 236: More Pre-Auth Requests Lately? Here’s What It Really Means – and What to Do About It
March 23, 2026
Most dentists treat pre-authorization requests as routine, but they can quietly sabotage case acceptance. Jeff and Sabri show how to respond with confidence and keep patients moving forward with the care they need. The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars – https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Fairness in Practice: The Standard Your Team Is Watching
March 23, 2026
In this episode, we break down one of the fastest ways practices lose control—not from lack of systems, but from inconsistent enforcement of them. When policies are applied differently depending on the person, tenure, or situation, they stop being policies and start becoming suggestions. And your team notices. We discuss how uneven accountability impacts culture,...
Dental Practice Finances: The 401(k) Strategy Every Owner Needs to Know
March 23, 2026
Dental practice finances investment hack using 401 (k) – Shelter up to $83K/year in taxes while building real wealth as a dental practice owner.Most dental practice owners treat the sale of their practice as their retirement plan. That’s a costly mistake. Caitlin Bryan, Wealth Management Lead at Cain Watters & Associates, breaks down how a...
136: Are You Studying High-Yield Topics in Dental Hygiene School…Or Are You Wasting Time?
March 23, 2026
Dental hygiene school can make it feel like you need to memorize everything—but not every topic carries the same weight. In this episode, Dana breaks down how to recognize high-yield dental hygiene topics—the concepts that show up repeatedly across classes, impact patient safety, and are commonly tested on exams and the National Board Dental Hygiene...
Episode 428: Why Smoking Marijuana Makes Dental Work Dangerous
March 23, 2026
In this episode, Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down why dental teams need to start asking the right questions about cannabis use and why it matters more than ever. From increased blood pressure and pulse to complications with anesthesia and healing, cannabis can change how a patient responds in the chair. The conversation also explores how...
RiskMatters – Deep dive into body dysmorphia
March 22, 2026
Body Dysmorphic Disorder can lead to relentless dissatisfaction with one’s appearance. Join us as we unpack this important topic and learn how to approach it in dental practice. How do you think we can change the narrative around beauty standards? You can read Carolina’s paper on this topic here: Body dysmorphia in dentistry and prosthodontics:...
Infection Control Update: Staying Ahead of Emerging Risks in Dental Practice with Dr. John Molinari
March 20, 2026
In the most recent podcast, AGD Podcast host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, talks with John A. Molinari, PhD, a renowned infection control authority and professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. In this episode, Molinari discusses the latest developments shaping infection control in dental practice. Molinari shared updates on regulations, emphasizing...
2470: How a Dental Robot Helped One Practice 10x Its Growth
March 20, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Dr. Tyler Bond and Gabe Goldberg live from Voices of Dentistry. Dr. Bond shares how implementing the Yomi robotic system from Neocis has dramatically changed his implant workflow—and contributed to a tenfold increase in his practice’s revenue. Gabe breaks down how the Yomi S works, from pre-op planning...