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New Podcast Episodes
Episode 204 | Saying Yes, Earning the CSP, and Owning the Stage – Lisa Copeland, RDH, CSP, CVP
May 12, 2026
Lisa Copeland holds the CSP, the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, one of the most respected credentials in professional speaking. Fewer than 17% of speakers in the world have earned it. She is one of only three registered dental hygienists to ever receive it. That credential came after thirty years of...
Episode 41: Namrata Upadhyay on Dental Career Expansion and MedTech Innovation
May 12, 2026
Dental career expansion is no longer a distant dream for clinicians feeling stuck, burned out, or underutilized — and Dr. Namrata Upadhyay is building the infrastructure to make it a reality. On this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with the dental surgeon turned MedTech executive to explore how clinicians can...
Now, The DSO Will Make Your Equity…Disappear
May 12, 2026
This episode exposes the realities behind DSO equity and why selling to a DSO often results in less financial benefit than expected. There is a magic trick all DSOs are trying to pull…the magically disappearing equity. Nate and Bob dissect the myths, true principles, and risks associated with DSO deals, empowering dentists to make informed...
2507: Making Clear Aligners Profitable for General Dentists
May 12, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Ben Miraglia, VP of GP Clinical Education at CandidPro, to explore how general dentists can successfully integrate clear aligners into everyday practice. Dr. Miraglia shares how his background in restorative and implant dentistry led him to clear aligners, and why an expansive, non-extraction approach helped...
Episode 192 – Dental Unfiltered | Free Rent vs. TIA
May 12, 2026
Discover how Dr, Andrew Vallow uses strategic lease negotiations to secure up to 13 months of free rent for dental startups. Learn why prioritizing free rent over tenant improvement allowances can boost cash flow, fund marketing efforts, and accelerate practice growth. This episode reveals actionable insights to help you negotiate better lease terms and build...
Crushing a New Practice at Year 2, with Dr. Milca Ceballos
May 12, 2026
Dr. Milca Ceballos is a pediatric dentist and owner of her start-up, Pawsitive Pediatric Dentistry. Her office is in rural Pennsylvania where she has experienced explosive growth, to the point of already trying to bring on an associate while she continues to expand her tongue-tie practice. This episode focuses on how she built her office...
How a General Dentist Did 35 Ortho Starts in One Day (ft. Dr. Arvind and Jaime Petrie)
May 12, 2026
After running multiple practices, Alex realized checklists only work if there’s real accountability behind them. So she built Milo — an app that keeps everything organized and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. Check it out → startmilo.com In this episode of Just a Couple of Dentists, Eric and Alex sit down with Dr....
Revolutionizing the Dental Conference: The Smile Together Experience – Use Code GDN26 for an Additional $500 Benefit
May 12, 2026
Aaron Pugh & Scott Johnson from Together Media discuss Smile Together’s unique hosted buyer event with one-to-one meetings & much more. The two share: What makes Smile Together unique & what to expect Event details: October 1-3 in Las Vegas Special benefits for GDN’s audience: code GDN26 DSOs, emerging dental groups and solo practices can...
Michelin Star Moves: Transforming the New Patient Experience with Dr. Ashley Joves
May 12, 2026
The Hospitality Standard There is a reason Michelin-star restaurants have people coming back again and again. It is not just the food. It is the way they make you feel from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. Ashley Joves has spent years applying that same philosophy to dentistry at...
#1,148: Disappearing Profit? You Might Be Missing This!
May 12, 2026
Ever feel like money is disappearing from your practice? Tiff and Dana share where practices tend to find that missing money, as well as how to trim down those expenses. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A...