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186 – From Hygienist to Hometown Dentist: Dr. Chelsy McCormick on Leading, Learning, and Serving Small-Town Texas

September 10, 2026

A Journey of Perseverance: Dr. Chelsea McCormick’s Path to Success in Small-Town Dentistry In today’s episode of The Jameson Files, we were privileged to host Dr. Chelsea McCormick, a passionate and dedicated dental professional whose inspiring journey from dental hygienist to small-town dentist is nothing short of remarkable. Her story is a testament to perseverance,...

Associate to Owner: Burn the Boats

September 10, 2026

We got an email titled “Is Everything Going to Be Okay?” A Navy veteran producing over $1M a year as an associate is three months from opening a $2.9M startup in a building he bought. $20K a month in debt. Seven ops, with plans for 14. And he’s lying awake wondering if he did the...

DIGRN Presents: Beyond Dental Insurance | How PayDent Could Give Dentists and Patients More Control

September 10, 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 and Dr. Spencer Bloom are joined by Dr. Kevin Patterson to discuss PayDent, a proposed alternative to traditional dental insurance designed to let patients budget for care,...

Episode 227 | Clinical Unfiltered | Dental Shark N Tell Event

September 10, 2026

What if the fastest way to grow your practice is to stop treating sales, financing, and specialist referrals like separate problems?In this powerhouse episode of Dental Shark and Tell, Dr. Sausha sits down with a lineup of top clinicians and industry voices to break down the exact operational playbooks that move high-value cases forward. Inside...

2594: From Immigrant Roots to Building a Dental Group With Purpose

September 10, 2026

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Albert Voravong in Fiji during a Smile Outreach International mission to talk about dentistry, entrepreneurship, family, and purpose. Albert shares his parents’ immigration story, his path into dentistry, and how he went from launching a rural startup to building a multi-practice organization in Canada. They...

057 Is Your Hygienist Holding Your Practice Hostage?

September 10, 2026

 ▶️ Full 5-part Hygiene Crisis series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc5Ru9aNk5_M📥 Free Resource: https://go.mydentalplaybook.com/resources/hygiene-crisis-readiness-checklist ➖➖➖➖The hygiene crisis is not coming, it is already here, and most dental practices are completely unprepared for what happens next. If you are paying a hygienist $80 an hour while insurance reimburses $12 for a cleaning, the math is not broken, it was never...

#1,201: Let’s Talk Honestly About AI In Your Practice

September 10, 2026

Kiera is joined by Dr. Rania Saleh, founder of Oryx Dental Software, a dental practice management platform that will streamline your practice’s inner workings. The two talk about the journey of AI from when it first launched in dentistry to now, how AI can work in your practice as an accompaniment (not a replacement), the...

931. Design an Experience They’ll Remember

September 10, 2026

Dr. Killeen reflects on his experience completing the Unbound 200 gravel race and the lasting impression it left long after crossing the finish line. From registration to race-day surprises, he shares how every touchpoint contributed to a memorable experience and why the final moments mattered most. In this episode, he explores the Peak-End Rule and...

The Real Problem: Why Fixing Symptoms Won’t Free Your Practice with Dr. David Moffet

September 10, 2026

Dr. David Moffet, a dental practice coach and founder of the Ultimate Patient Experience, joins Lester De Alwis to make the case that most practices are fixing symptoms rather than the underlying problem. From reactivation lists that will never respond, to specific scripting for cancellation calls, to why team culture has to come before patient...

Ltd Company vs Sole Trader For Dentists In 2027 with Matthew Norton [CPD Available]

September 10, 2026

Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout.Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ———————————————————————UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ———————————————————————The “go limited” advice gets thrown around dentistry like it’s a universal truth, but the real answer depends on one brutal question: do you need to...