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New Podcast Episodes
E319: 2026 Halftime review and the Four Burners Theory
July 5, 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...
What’s it like to practice in… in South Africa
July 4, 2026
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to practise dentistry in another country? Well wonder no more. In our new series, What’s it like to practise in…, we speak with clinicians from across our key Dental Protection jurisdictions to explore and understand their real-world experiences. From navigating different healthcare systems to understanding cultural expectations and...
Did We Mention a House of Cards? with Dr Mike Davis
July 3, 2026
This episode features Dr. Mike Davis discussing the complex financial restructuring of major DSOs like Dental Care Alliance and Affordable Care, revealing the risks for dentists and the industry. We explore the implications of private equity ownership, debt-for-equity swaps, and the future of dental practice investments.
AADOM Member Stories: Lisa Lewis, MAADOM
July 3, 2026
Each week, we’re highlighting a member of the AADOM community and their journey in dentistry. How they got started and the path that led them to where they are today. How they discovered AADOM and what inspired them to get involved. The impact AADOM has had on their leadership, skills, and career development. And, what...
2545: The Bite Mistake That Can Derail an FMR Case
July 3, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon sits down with Dr. Chris Hill to talk through the systems, lessons, and real-world experience behind predictable full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Hill shares how years of cosmetics, occlusion, TMJ, and reconstruction training shaped his approach, and why having a clear, repeatable system is what helps dentists move from feeling...
#131: AI Visibility with Beth Leach
July 3, 2026
Traditional dental marketing strategies are facing their biggest disruption since the birth of the internet: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). In Episode 131, Mark Thackeray brings on industry powerhouse Beth Leach to outline how artificial intelligence searches for, evaluates, and recommends dental practices to prospective local patients. If your digital marketing strategy hasn’t been updated for...
1068: The Key to More Joy at Work – Part 2 Burnout, Leadership, and Patient Care Through the Lens of Working Genius – Heather Crockett
July 3, 2026
Burnout is not always caused by the amount of work someone is doing. It can also result from spending too much time performing work that creates frustration and drains energy. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Heather Crockett, ACT Dental coach, about applying the Working Genius model to burnout, leadership, team responsibilities, and patient...
Navigating the New NHS Wales Contract with Louise Anderson
July 3, 2026
In this episode of the business of dentistry podcast, host, Les Jones is joined by Regional Support Manager, Louise Anderson to discuss the changes to the NHS Welsh dental contract, its impact on practices and any quick wins that might mitigate some of these changes. What you’ll hear: The main changes caused by the...
882. Built Like a Startup
July 3, 2026
Today, Dr. Killeen reflects on the founding of the United States as a startup story most people forget to tell. What we now see as inevitable success actually began as a risky, uncertain venture with limited resources, internal disagreement, and plenty of doubt from the outside world. He connects that same idea to dentistry and...
Consent in Orthodontics Should Be Individualised – PDP273
July 3, 2026
How good is your consent for orthodontics — really? More adults are having ortho, and more GDPs are providing it. So which risks should you be discussing with every single patient — and which ones depend on the person in the chair? When a case is heading for a big overjet or a tricky rotation,...