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New Podcast Episodes
905. Are You the Practice Bottleneck?
August 5, 2026
As a dentist, your time is your most valuable asset. In this episode, Dr. Killeen explores why so many practice owners spend too much of their day on tasks that could be handled by someone else, creating unnecessary bottlenecks that limit growth and increase stress. Learn why working at the top of your license is...
Unlocking the Power of Clear Aligners in Your Practice | Humpday Happy Hour™ with Dr. Corey Anolik
August 5, 2026
Send us Fan Mail Digital dentistry is evolving rapidly—and today’s technology is transforming the way clinicians diagnose, treatment plan, and deliver care. This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we’re joined by Dr. Corey Anolik, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Align Global Faculty member, and practicing dentist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With extensive experience...
175: Breaking Dental Hygiene Stereotypes with the DHY Boys
August 5, 2026
What does it look like to enter a profession where you don’t see many people who look like you? In this episode, Dana sits down with the DHY Boys—Madhi, Javi, and Michael, three first-year dental hygiene students navigating the challenges, opportunities, and realities of hygiene school as men in a female-dominated profession. They share their...
What If We Called the Denial What it Really is: A Business Model Designed to Delay Payment
August 4, 2026
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Less than 1% of denials get appealed in the real world, yet regulators have found appeal reversal rates that should stop every dental office in its tracks. We pull apart what that contradiction tells us: denials are not just “one-off mistakes,” they can be a business model that survives...
The Evolution of Dental Labs: How Technology is Transforming DSO-Lab Partnerships
August 4, 2026
Brittany Mook, Corporate Account Manager from NDX & Sandy Slobbe, RDH, MA from Today’s Dental Network share their thoughts on: Digital adoption acceleration The hidden cost of remakes Lab standardization To learn more about National Dentex Labs (NDX) visit: https://nationaldentex.com/. You can learn more about the DSO Lab Program here: https://nationaldentex.com/dso-lab-program You can also connect...
Not All 10% Nanohydroxyapatite Toothpastes Are Created Equal
August 4, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Jen explains why nanohydroxyapatite should never be viewed as a commodity ingredient. From crystal size and purity to manufacturing processes and mineral composition, numerous factors influence how effectively a formulation supports enamel remineralization. She also discusses the importance of evidence-based product development, transparency in fluoride-free oral care, and why dental professionals...
2567: Collective Intelligence-Unlocking Growth Through AI, Marketing & Operations
August 4, 2026
On today’s episode, Ryan Gross speaks during the Dental Success Summit about how AI, marketing, and operations must work together to help dental practices grow more effectively. Ryan explains that AI is not a magic fix, but a powerful tool that can help teams become more efficient, recognize patterns, and make better decisions when the...
Episode 216 | Dental Unfiltered | Seasons of An Entrepreneur
August 4, 2026
In this Dental Unfiltered episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down the different seasons of entrepreneurship and what it really looks like to grow from startup mode into a more mature, scalable business. Andrew shares his journey from opening his first practice during COVID to building a multi-practice group, and how each stage...
44: Bidding Wars: Winning the 2026 Bid Spread
August 4, 2026
Picture two identical dental practices on opposite ends of the same street — same collections, same operatories, same patient base. One owner takes the first DSO cold call and signs. The other runs a disciplined 90-day competitive process and walks away with hundreds of thousands more — frequently crossing a $1 million premium. Nothing about...
Demystifying Molar Endo with Dr. Matt Chesler
August 4, 2026
Episode Title: Demystifying Molar Endo: Metallurgy, Apex Locators, and Safe Canal Negotiation Host: Dr. Melissa Seibert (Dental Digest Podcast) Guest: Dr. Matt Chesler, DDS, MS (Board-Trained Endodontist & Resident Faculty at Spear Education) Episode Summary For many general practitioners, molar endodontics presents high anxiety before ever reaching a canal . Staring into an access preparation,...