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New Podcast Episodes
167: Ergonomics and More in Dental Hygiene School with Stephanie Botts, RDH
July 8, 2026
Guest Stephanie Botts, RDH and certified ergonomic assessment specialist, discusses the realities of chronic pain and career longevity in dental hygiene. Stephanie shares her journey from struggling with instrumentation in dental hygiene school to becoming certified in ergonomics and helping dental professionals prevent musculoskeletal injuries before they become career-limiting. The conversation also gets into her...
Built to Get Paid Series – Part 5 of 6 – The 3 Metrics That Never Lie
July 7, 2026
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Your insurance AR report is trying to tell you the truth, but most of us only glance at the total and walk away with more anxiety than clarity. I’m Erica Aguilar, and I’m breaking down how to read the story behind the numbers so you can tell, with real...
Special Episode: From 1.2M to 3.7M: How Dr. Shane Scaled His Practice & Life
July 7, 2026
🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://bit.ly/48RHMt2 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/4p48qoC ➖➖➖➖ Most dentists think they have a marketing problem. In reality, their biggest bottleneck is usually leadership, operations, scheduling, or team execution. In this episode, Gary Bird, Dr. Shane Wingler, and Richard Low break...
Episode 208 | Dental Unfiltered | Dr. Vallo’s Announcement
July 7, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vallo to discuss his official move to join ZERO Dental Billing; the leading dental insurance billing and verification platform—as a minority partner. Dr. Vallo shares his journey from initial client and beta-tester across his own practices to strategic investor. Tune in to hear how firsthand experience solving...
2547: From Practice Owner to Purpose Driven Leader
July 7, 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Matt Slivka, owner of Rockside Dental and DSI Black Belt coach, for a conversation about growth, purpose, and the impact dentists can make far beyond the operatory. Matt shares how mentorship and community helped transform his practice from a chaotic startup into a thriving multi-doctor...
How to Train Associates to Produce Like an Owner (ft. Dr. Spencer Greer)
July 7, 2026
Every office slowly drifts. Checklists get skipped. Processes change. Before long, nobody remembers the “right” way to do things. That’s exactly why Alex created Milo, an app that helps your team follow checklists, complete recurring tasks, and stay accountable. Learn more HERE! This Week’s Episode This week we’re joined once again by Spencer Greer to...
We NEED Good Adjunct Faculty, with Dr. Aruna Rao
July 7, 2026
Dr. Aruna Rao is a pediatric dentist, practice owner, and president elect of the Minnesota Dental Association. She also teaches one day a month at the University of Minnesota, where she helps run the clinic for dental students during their pediatric rotation. Dr. Rao comes on the podcast to talk about why it’s critically important...
The Latest Updates from the AAPD Research & Policy Center
July 7, 2026
Host Dr. Joel Berg speaks with Dr. Chelsea Fosse, Vice President of the AAPD Research & Policy Center (RPC) on the current hot topics in public health and how the RPC is working to make an impact. Dr. Fosse delves into the impacts of federal updates on pediatric dentistry and the organizations advocating for the health of children. She shares a timeline for the anticipated impacts of H.R. 1 to families...
884. The Dark Hours
July 7, 2026
Today, Dr. Killeen explores the idea that most real growth in dentistry does not happen in front of anyone. It happens in what he calls the “dark hours,” those quiet moments when no one is watching, no one is praising, and no one even knows the work is happening. From late nights refining clinical skills...