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New Podcast Episodes
SFD 247: Dr. Kianor Shah – AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Dentistry
May 17, 2026
In this episode of the Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block sits down with Dr. Kianor Shah — a dentist who bought his first practice just six months out of dental school, doubled its revenue, scaled to multiple locations, pursued an MBA to fill the business education gap dental school left behind, and went on...
DIGRN Presents: The Independent Dental Practice Podcast – Guest: Dr. Lior Tamir
May 17, 2026
Disclosure: This video includes paid partnerships and sponsor relationships. I may receive compensation from companies mentioned. All opinions are my own. IDP Podcast is Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental. For over 75 years, Kettenbach has delivered innovative materials that help dentists improve clinical efficiency and outcomes. Now introducing Profisil® Fluoride Varnish Plus, a next-generation varnish formulated...
E312: How much money we make plus advice to young dentists
May 17, 2026
Join dental entrepreneurs George Hariri, Matt Guarino, and Matt Ford as they break down the realities of running their national DSO, Shared Practices Group. They tackle the triumphs and tribulations of scaling a business, answer your burning questions (submit yours at bdppod.com), and delve into life’s other adventures – from health and parenting to sports...
766: Two Cents 5/16 – Rising Inflation Concerns; World’s Best Dental Schools; Are DSO Deals Ramping Up?
May 16, 2026
Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Matt and Rabih break down rising inflation concerns and what shifting interest rate expectations could mean for the economy. They also discuss the world’s top-ranked dental schools, the...
Not All Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Is Created Equal
May 16, 2026
In this episode of Fast Facts Ask the Expert, Dr. Jen discusses the science behind nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste and why not all fluoride-free formulations are created equal. Learn why concentration, crystal quality, and science-backed formulation matter when it comes to enamel protection and oral health. For more information or to schedule a CE for your team,...
DentalBytes ep. 169 – AI, Dentistry & the Future of the Front Desk
May 16, 2026
Send us Fan Mail AI is quickly becoming one of the most important conversations in dentistry — not only from a clinical perspective, but from an operational and patient experience standpoint as well. In this episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner sits down with Tyler McClendon for a live in-studio conversation about the future of AI,...
Why Patients Doubt the Diagnosis (E.170) – Part Two
May 15, 2026
Insurance should never decide the diagnosis. In part two of this conversation, Dr. Wade Kifer explains why comprehensive diagnosis, clinical conviction, and team alignment are essential when building a practice that is not restricted by insurance, confusion, or inconsistent communication.
1699 The Irreplaceable Dental Team – Heather-Dawn Lawson-Meyers : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
May 15, 2026
1699 The Irreplaceable Dental Team – Heather-Dawn Lawson-Meyers : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran In this special episode, the tables are turned — Howard Farran joins Dr. Heather-Dawn Lawson-Myers as a guest on The Irreplaceable Dental Team Podcast. Dr. Lawson-Myers, a transformational speaker, Maxwell Leadership Certified Trainer, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with over 30 years...
44 : Why Dental AI Rollouts Stall Before They Start (It’s Not the Technology)
May 15, 2026
Most dental practices assume AI implementation failures come down to the software. They don’t. The real obstacle is the team sitting in your operatory every day and the psychology driving their resistance. In this episode of the Byte-Sized Podcast, Adrian Lefler sits down with Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter of Influential Dental to unpack why...