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New Podcast Episodes

How Dental Leaders Build Resilient, People-First Teams, Featuring Cara Cherry

July 15, 2026

Ready to lead a team that grows stronger with every challenge? This episode of the Just DeW It podcast brings back Cara Cherry, Spring 2023 cover story and Los Angeles regional president at Patterson, for a conversation that’s as insightful as it is inspiring. Anne explores Cara’s unique journey, from her horse-riding roots in Philadelphia to...

169: The Highs and Lows of Dental Hygiene with Tooth Fairy RDH Felicity

July 15, 2026

Felicity DeLemos, aka Tooth Fairy RDH, joins the podcast to share her path from dental assisting to dental hygiene school, career burnout as a newly graduate, and eventually expanding into entrepreneurship. Felicity shares tips on setting boundaries in school with practical study strategies, time management habits, and the importance of checking in with yourself before...

Built to Get Paid Series – Part 6 – Denial Management & Escalation that Works

July 14, 2026

Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Less than 1% of denied dental claims ever get appealed and insurance companies are counting on you to be in the other 99%. I walk you through the denial management mindset shift that changes everything: stop treating the third appeal like the edge of the map and start using...

Don’t Snooze on the Sleep Apnea Marketing Opportunity

July 14, 2026

The Best Dental Marketing Podcast, powered by Dentainment, delivers cutting-edge strategies to help dental practices attract new patients, grow revenue, and thrive in today’s competitive digital landscape. 🎥 Explore more episodes and resources: https://BestDentalMarketing.com In this episode, I explain why sleep apnea represents a massive branding opportunity that requires moving beyond a simple webpage on...

Episode 210 | Dental Unfiltered | Listener Q: Call Center ROI

July 14, 2026

In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Dr. Andrew Vallo breaks down exactly why his dental group transitioned to a call center model and how it’s delivering real ROI. He compares the pros and cons of call center coverage against traditional in-house teams and virtual assistants (VAs). Tune in to discover why capturing missed calls can...

2552: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 2

July 14, 2026

On today’s episode, this Part 2 conversation features Jake Conway continuing his April 2026 Mastermind presentation with a deeper look at hygiene performance, owner compensation, cash flow strategy, and practice valuation. Jake explains how hygiene production impacts payroll, fixed costs, doctor production, and overall profitability, while showing how KPIs like perio percentage, fluoride, open hygiene...

Be a Dentist, Not Influencer: What to Post When You Hate the Camera

July 14, 2026

You’ll happily put a drill in someone’s mouth, but the thought of putting yourself in front of a phone camera makes you want to reschedule the whole day. If that’s you, you’re in good company, because it’s the single most common thing practice owners tell us. The discomfort is real. But so is what it’s...

Overcoming Burnout and Rediscovering Passion in Dentistry ft. Dr Eric Block

July 14, 2026

Dr. Eric Block almost left dentistry. Halfway through his career he was anxious, burned out, and counting the minutes until he could retire. This conversation with Dr. Aditi Agarwal is about how he turned that around, and what he’s learned in 22 years of practice. We cover: → The burnout and “midlife crisis” that nearly...

How He Makes Medicaid Dentures Profitable (ft. Dr. Russell Schafer)

July 14, 2026

Every office starts with great systems…until reality gets in the way. People take shortcuts, new team members learn different habits, and before you know it, everyone’s doing things differently. That’s why Alex built Milo…to keep your checklists, recurring tasks, and office systems running the way they’re supposed to. Learn more HERE! This Week’s Episode When...

DIGRN Presents: How Day One Dental Marketing Helps Dentists Build Visibility & Attract Ideal Patients

July 14, 2026

Disclosure: This video includes paid partnerships and sponsor relationships. I may receive compensation from companies mentioned. All opinions are my own. Podcast Specific Discounts: https://dentistryingeneral.com/digrn Episode titleFrom Marketing Budgets to AI: How Day One Dental Marketing Helps Dentists Build Visibility and Attract Ideal Patients DescriptionIn this episode, Dr. Bob Dee interviews Jamie DiBease of Day...