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New Podcast Episodes
795. The Next Hour and The Next Ten Years
March 4, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple framework for thinking about time and priorities. He explains why the next hour is where discipline and focus are built, while the next ten years is where health, skills, and relationships quietly compound. The challenge is not to live in only one time frame, but to take...
Untitled Episode Everything You Need to Know About DSOs with Samantha Strain on Humpday Happy Hour™
March 4, 2026
Send a text We’re so excited to welcome HealthStream co-founder Samantha Strain to the show to talk about everything you ever wanted to know about DSOs!👏👏👏 Sam Strain is Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of HealthStream, a dental-focused boutique investment banking advisory firm serving the long-underserved lower middle market. HealthStream advises clients ranging from enterprising...
131: Part 2: Future RDH and Current Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant, Julio Cesar
March 4, 2026
Julio Cesar is back for part 2, sharing how his journey of getting into dental hygiene school is going so far. He is being deliberate in his application process by pacing hsi science courses, choosing grades over speed, dropping a class when needed, and building strong relationships with professors. This episode normalizes taking the long...
2457: Knowing When to Tweak Versus Transform Your Practice
March 3, 2026
On today’s episode, Mark answers a wide range of listener questions in a value-packed Ask Mark Anything session focused on practice growth, profitability, leadership, and investing. He breaks down how to know when you’re done “tweaking” and when it’s time for creative, structural, or transformational change, using objective metrics like systemization, leadership, culture, and profitability...
Episode 172- End of Payment Plans
March 3, 2026
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss why Dr. Vallo moved away from in-house Invisalign payment plans and what that decision revealed about cash flow, default rates, and profitability. They break down the importance of tracking key financial metrics and using real data to shape smarter payment strategies.
Building a Practice Around Philanthropy
March 3, 2026
In today’s episode, Dr. Craig Lustman and I have a great podcast talking about the unique philanthropic model Craig has developed in his dental practices. Craig has found an amazing way to support his passion for developing water, food, and athletic resources for the underserved in Africa. Every cavity-free recall allows his patients to contribute...
The 4 Pillars of Practice Growth – Part 1
March 3, 2026
In this first episode, Alex Nottingham, Shelly VanEpps, and Eric Vickery discuss the first two pillars of growth—culture and leadership—highlighting the importance of clarity, trust, emotional intelligence, and intentional core values as the foundation for lasting practice success. Resources: All-Star Live Dental Training Events Dental Coaching Dental Practice Growth Webinar
794. Learn What You Need, When You Need It
March 3, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple mental model that can sharpen decision making and reduce overwhelm. Knowledge is rooted in the past, but decisions shape the future, and that gap highlights the power of just in time learning. Instead of trying to master everything at once, he encourages focusing on the information that...
The Raise Reset: Are You Rewarding Tenure or Trajectory?
March 3, 2026
What happens when a new doctor buys a practice… but the team expects the same automatic raises they’ve received for the last 20 years? Excitement meets resistance. Vision meets comfort. And compensation conversations get awkward fast. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy unpack the tension between loyalty and leadership — and...