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94 : Is Jesus the Only Way? A Christian & a Seeker Go Deep on God, Evil & What’s Real | Adrian Lefler
July 24, 2026
Two friends. One three-hour conversation about the biggest question there is. Shawn Zajas believes Jesus is the way. Adrian Lefler had an experience at 29 that convinced him the divine is bigger than any single religion. Neither is trying to win — both are trying to get to what’s real. This isn’t a debate built...
NHS Dentistry, Access & The Future of the Profession with Shiv Pabary
July 24, 2026
In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Les Jones is joined by Shiv Pabary, NHS Dentist and Chair of the General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) at the BDA, to talk NHS dentistry, its future and whether there be a new NHS contract during the current parliamentary term. What you’ll hear: Are...
359: Building a Website That Converts Patients
July 24, 2026
This week, Dr. Grace Yum welcomes Parham Nabatian, Co-Founder of DocSites, to discuss how a dental practice’s website has evolved from a simple online brochure into one of its most valuable patient acquisition tools. From converting website visitors into patients to leveraging AI to improve communication, Parham shares practical strategies to help practices grow more...
Dental Practice Startups vs Acquisitions: Why Chasing Cash Flow Can Be a Deal w/ the Devil
July 24, 2026
Think a dental startup means no income? The real financial trap is chasing acquisition cash flow. Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn break down the real math behind dental startups and why the financial fear is almost always worse than the reality. What you’ll discover: clients break even timeline – industry average is 6-8 months The...
Episode 143: Communication Is Your Greatest Leadership Superpower with Carol Dahlke
July 23, 2026
Send us Fan Mail What if one of the biggest challenges in dentistry isn’t clinical at all? In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin Haley sits down with leadership coach, educator, and CEO of Optimum Leadership Academy, Carol Dahlke, to explore why communication is the skill that shapes every successful dental team. Drawing from...
DIGRN Presents: How Healink Turns Unscheduled Dental Treatment into Practice Production
July 23, 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 DescriptionDr. Bob Dee speaks with Roza Ghamari about how Healink uses personalized AI follow-up to help dental practices reconnect with patients who leave without scheduling treatment. HighlightsThe conversation covers patient...
AYDP: Trust Your Team, But Verify Your Systems
July 23, 2026
In this episode, Michelle and Malika discuss why every dental practice owner needs to understand the business side of their practice—not just the clinical side. They explain the importance of staying involved in daily operations, maintaining financial oversight, and ensuring key systems are in place to protect the practice. Through real-world examples, they highlight how...
Episode 142: Owning Your Expertise and Building a Brand with Intention with Megan Van Noy
July 23, 2026
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Megan Van Noy for a conversation about stepping into your expertise, building a brand with intention, and navigating visibility in dentistry without losing yourself. Megan shares her journey of carving out a space that reflects her values, strengths, and voice...
93 : Where Was God? | Pastor Pete Ngai on Suffering, Healing & Knowing the Father
July 23, 2026
Where was God when everything fell apart? It’s the question almost everyone asks eventually — usually in the dark, usually alone. In this conversation, Pastor Pete Ngai (Hand of Mercy) — Shawn Zajas’s own pastor — refuses to give the easy, sanitized answer. Instead, he sits with the hard questions: suffering, grief, doubt, spiritual warfare,...
2559: The Lease Mistakes That Can Sink Your Dental Practice
July 23, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Eric Pook, owner of Cirrus Consulting Group, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Eric shares how his background in medical and dental entrepreneurship led him into the highly specialized world of dental office lease consulting, and why so many dentists unknowingly sign agreements that...