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New Podcast Episodes
Very Dental: Mastering the Microscope with Dr. Michael Wenzel
April 24, 2026
Alan sits down with Dr. Michael Wenzel (known to his YouTube fans as “Michael the Dentist“) to discuss the transformative power of the dental microscope. From his early days of “magnification envy” at dental conferences to becoming a leading voice in dental videography, Michael shares how switching from loops to a scope changed his clinical...
Feature #100: Mastering Patient Care & Expectations with Dr Sam Gidaro
April 24, 2026
Hosted by Dr Michael Shambira and Ahmed Issa Stepping out of dental school and into a thriving practice can be entirely overwhelming, but itdoesn’t have to be. In this feature episode, we sit down with Dr. Sam Gidaro to explore the realities of clinical life, the pressures of practice ownership, and how to find the...
154: The Hidden Ceiling: How Doctors Cap Their Own Practice Growth
April 23, 2026
Most dentists are brilliant clinicians, but somewhere between $1M and $3M in collections, growth stalls. Not because of skill, not because of ambition, but because every decision still runs through the doctor. In this Executive Session, Wes sits down with practice management consultant Megan Shelton (Shelton Solutions) and marketing strategist Michael Anderson (Wondrous) to break...
#245 Oral Cancer Awareness Through a Survivor’s Lens
April 23, 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, the Divas sit down with oral cancer survivor Amber Young to explore the realities of oral cancer through the lens of lived experience. Amber shares her personal journey and how it transformed her into a passionate advocate for early detection and awareness. Listeners will gain insight into...
Episode 187 – Management Unfiltered | Why It’s Easy To Be Busy
April 23, 2026
In this episode of “Management Unfiltered,” Kirk Teachout discusses the common pitfalls of being busy versus being productive in dental practices. He emphasizes that many office managers and practice owners confuse activity with progress, leading to a cycle of constant reaction rather than proactive leadership. Kirk highlights the importance of building systems to prevent recurring...
Episode 246: Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg – Burnout, Turnover, and Chaos, Solved with SOPs
April 23, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg joins Dr. Eric Block to talk workflows, SOPs, and how documentation transforms a dental practice from chaos to clarity. Two dentists who both went fully out of network share how a documented second brain — and the platform they built to create it — made their practices more profitable, more consistent, and...
2494: Your Professional Journey
April 23, 2026
On today’s episode, we’re featuring Dr. Mark Costes’ live talk from ASDA 2026, where he delivers a powerful and deeply personal message to dental students about resilience, failure, and redefining success. Mark shares his journey from being rejected by 20 dental schools to eventually building multiple practices and a thriving career, emphasizing that his greatest...
Ep. 763 – From Burnout to Balance: Reclaiming Your Energy and Purpose in Dentistry
April 23, 2026
Are you feeling that creeping sense of exhaustion that makes you dread Monday morning? That disconnect where you’re going through the motions but not really present with your patients? Caitlin Parsons is a registered dental hygienist with 15 years of clinical experience and founder of The Aligned Hygienist. She’s also a public speaker, podcast host,...
038 170 New Patients… Then Everything Broke
April 23, 2026
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Episode 351- The Real Reason Your Team Keeps Making the Same Mistakes
April 23, 2026
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