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Episode 225 | Management Unfiltered | The Difference of Being Nice vs Kind

September 3, 2026

This episode of Management Unfiltered explores the difference between being nice and being kind in dental practice leadership.Kirk Teachout argues that “nice” people tell you what you want to hear, while “kind” people tell you the truth you need to hear—even when it creates discomfort. He explains how filtered feedback can allow scheduling problems, collections...

2589: Building Better Dental Payments Without the SaaS Overload

September 3, 2026

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Mark Rasmussen, CEO and co-founder of Moolah, to unpack the company’s journey from general payment processing to a dental-focused technology platform serving thousands of practices. Mark shares how an introduction to the Dental Success Network helped spark Moolah’s move into dentistry, why narrowing the company’s focus...

Misdiagnosing the Black Mold in Your Practice Finances

September 3, 2026

Are you throwing tens of thousands of dollars at staff issues and practice management consultants without actually fixing what’s broken in your business? In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman break down the critical difference between generic practice management and custom business advisory. Using a powerful real-world analogy, they...

056 We Hit 300 New Patients… Then This Happened

September 3, 2026

📥 Free Resource: https://go.mydentalplaybook.com/resources/associate-career-growth-assessment🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://hubs.la/Q04mc4V_0🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/496YYLb🚀What are top-performing dentists doing differently? Find out inside the mastermind:  https://shorturl.at/AenIt➖➖➖➖Finding the right practice can shape your career just as much as your clinical skills. Dr. Blake Hamblin’s practice is on track to...

Securing Your Practice and Team: Essential Insurance Policies for Dentists

September 3, 2026

In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, recorded live from the Southwest Dental Conference, Herb Ford from Brown and Brown (formerly Wallace Specialty) joins Ash to discuss the common misconceptions about insurance coverage for dental practices. They discuss the critical differences between general liability, cyber, and professional liability insurance, emphasizing that many practice owners may be...

#1,198: Don’t Be Scared to Talk Finances With Your Patients!

September 3, 2026

Kiera and Kristy share tips on having financial conversations with patients, including the type of mindset to adopt so it’s not so intimidating, key language to use to get everyone on the same page, the power of a litmus test, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave...

The 5-Point Fix for Unscheduled Treatment

September 3, 2026

More than half of diagnosed dental treatment walks out the door unscheduled. Most practices respond to low case acceptance by buying more new patients instead of fixing the leak. In this episode, Peter brings a 5-point fix for the treatment you’ve already diagnosed, from your treatment plan follow-up protocol to reducing friction to owning the...

926. Have the Hard Conversation Now

September 3, 2026

Dr. Killeen explores a simple leadership truth that many of us learn the hard way: delaying a difficult conversation never makes it easier. Whether it’s addressing an underperforming team member, resolving conflict, or setting expectations, avoiding the issue only allows it to grow, making the eventual conversation even more challenging. As your practice grows, so...

Know Your Number: The Insider’s Guide to Practice Transitions with Scott Plantenberg

September 3, 2026

Scott Plantenberg of Professional Transition Strategies joins host Angie to reveal where dentists most commonly lose value in a practice transition, and why nearly every mistake traces back to one thing: not knowing your true number. From EBITDA calculation tricks that can swing a valuation by hundreds of thousands of dollars, to a real case...

When Growth Stops Being the Goal in Dentistry | Dr. Ashley Joves | 623

September 3, 2026

What happens when the practice you built is forced to stand without you? In this powerful reunion episode, Michael reconnects with Dr. Ashley Joves nearly 10 years after her startup journey began with Smile & Co still in the dream stage. Ashley reflects on how her definition of success has changed from building a standout...