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New Podcast Episodes

E321: A dense hour with Alex and George

July 19, 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...

2555: Fired Up but Going Nowhere- Turn Today into the Day Everything Actually Changes

July 17, 2026

On today’s episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel takes the stage at the Dental Success Summit to help dentists and their teams turn inspiration into real, lasting change. She shares why so many practice owners get caught in the “someday trap,” waiting for the right associate, production number, or season of life before building the practice and...

#133: How to Increase Case Acceptance with Brooke Oliphant

July 17, 2026

Are you tired of hearing “I need to go home and think about it” at the end of your complimentary consultations? If your practice is converting at the industry average of 50% to 60%, you are leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table. In Episode 131 of the Dental Marketing Secrets Podcast, host...

1074: When Is It Time to Let Team Members Go – Katrina Sanders

July 17, 2026

When should a dental practice owner continue coaching a team member, and when is it time to let that person go? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Katrina Sanders, a clinical dental hygienist, business owner, and dental educator, about identifying leadership gaps, clarifying expectations, evaluating core-value alignment, and addressing performance problems before they damage...

Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis with Donna Hall

July 17, 2026

In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Hazel Dockery, is joined by Regional Support Manager, Donna Hall, to discuss the cost-of-living crisis and the challenges this presents for practices regarding patient retention. What you’ll hear: How things are looking out in the field at the moment The importance for practices of showing...

892. The Power of Productive Constraints

July 17, 2026

Dr. Killeen explores how creating intentional constraints can sharpen your skills, improve your focus, and help you find smarter ways to deliver excellent patient care without sacrificing quality. What if becoming more efficient wasn’t about working harder, but about working within better limits? From timing routine procedures to challenging yourself with realistic goals, small constraints...

358: AI for Dentists: Working Smarter, Not Harder

July 17, 2026

This week, Dr. Grace Yum welcomes Dr. Tesa Jolly, dentist, practice owner, and MDIB Regional Leader, to share practical ways AI can improve efficiency in the dental practice. From streamlining workflows and enhancing decision-making to training teams and saving time, Dr. Jolly offers real-world examples dentists can start applying today. Episode highlights: Why dentists are...

162: Quarterly Investment Update — AI & the Federal Reserve

July 17, 2026

The PracticeCFO investment committee sits down for its quarterly market update, digging into how AI is reshaping valuations and where the Federal Reserve stands today. The core message for practice owners: AI is genuinely transformative, but most of the hype is already priced in — so valuation discipline and diversification still decide long-term returns. Hosts...

274: Stop Wasting Your Front Desk’s Time on the Wrong RCM Problems

July 16, 2026

Your front desk didn’t sign up to be an insurance department. So why are they buried in one? Kendall sits down with Louis Chan and Vere Whittome, co-founders of Kaylie AI, to break down the walls between insurance verification, treatment coordination, and claims management. Louis explains how five-star doctors at his old oral surgery group...

Handing Over the Keys: An Early Beach Retirement

July 16, 2026

What happens when a self-described “control freak” dentist decides to let go of the financial steering wheel? In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist™, Casey Hiers sits down with longtime client Dr. David Salomons from Binghamton, New York. Dr. Salomons reflects on his seven-year journey with Four Quadrants Advisory, sharing a candid look at how...