Dntl Talk

Dentalcorp is hosting its first ever Demo Day and the stakes are real. More than 50 startups from across North America applied for the chance to pitch live in Orlando on June 24. The winner gets a $100,000 investment and the opportunity to pilot across our network of 600+ practices. In this episode, host Nicola Deall sits down with Dentalcorp President Nate Tchaplia and Clinical Director of Operat...

TMD is now the second most common musculoskeletal condition leading to disability and pain, yet most dentists receive fewer than 16 hours of training on it in their entire curriculum. So what happens when a patient walks in with facial pain that looks like a toothache but isn't? Dr. Gary Glassman sits down with facial pain specialist Dr. Sid Lisser to break down why jaw pain is so often missed...

What does it take to future-proof a career in dentistry?  Nicola Deall sits down with Rebecca Sampson, who leads clinical excellence and program strategy at Dentalcorp, to talk about what lifelong learning actually looks like for clinicians. They get into everything from building foundational skills early on, to expanding your clinical scope, to giving back through mentorship. They also cover why...

Sleep apnea affects millions of people, and your dentist may be the first to catch it. In this episode of Dntl Talk, Dr. Gary Glassman and Dr. Amarjit Rihal — clinical instructor at the University of Manitoba — explore dental sleep medicine: how to spot airway issues, when to treat vs. refer, and the latest diagnostic technology changing how dentists approach sleep-disordered breathing.

Your lease controls the value of your practice. Join host Dr. Gary Glassman for a conversation with Ryan McArthur, who leads real estate at Dentalcorp, and Adam Levene, a Winnipeg-based corporate lawyer specializing in dental M&A. Together they break down what makes a great lease, when to negotiate, and how to set yourself up for flexibility down the road.

What if we could spot oral cancer before it even starts? Join host Dr. Gary Glassman for a conversation with Dr. Hagen Klieb, Staff Clinician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre who leads LifeLabs' oral pathology biopsy service. With 5,400 Canadians diagnosed with oral cancer each year, Dr. Klieb explains why it's not a question of if you'll see it in practice, but when.

What do the smartest dentists do after selling their practice? Join our host Dr. Gary Glassman for a conversation with Mark McNulty and Rob Mark of the McNulty Group, (which manages $650 million for dentist families across Canada) about financial strategies for dentists navigating practice transitions. Discover how to protect your practice sale proceeds, build passive income, and set yourself up f...

From Olympic Gold to Emergency Medicine: Hayley Wickenheiser's Leadership Journey. How does someone win four Olympic gold medals, become an ER physician, and break into NHL management? In Canada there is only one person, Hayley Wickenheiser, who has done all the above. She shares her remarkable journey with Dentalcorp's Chief People Officer, Nicola Deall in this powerful DNTL Talk episode. From sc...

4.5 million enrolled. 2.5 million treated. 98% dentist participation. What have we learned? McGill Professor Paul Allison reveals critical CDCP implementation insights with Dr. Gary Glassman. Topics covered:• Managing complex patient needs after years without care• Why 98% of Canadian dentists joined CDCP• Practice workflow optimization strategies• "CDCP is a great step forward, but not ideal" - w...

The evidence connecting periodontal disease to systemic conditions has been building for decades. Now we have the clinical tools to act on it. Dr. Gary Glassman explores this shift with Dr. Michael Glogauer, who leads Dental Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital. After 20 years researching oral-systemic connections, Dr. Glogauer discusses how rapid inflammation detection is changing clinical deci...

Think the only way to advance your dental career is owning your own practice? Think again. Join our host Dr. Gary Glassman for a conversation with Dentalcorp CPO Nicola Deall and Director of Clinical Operations and Dentist, Dr. Mary-Anne MacDonald, about how clinical education can go beyond keeping up with earning necessary CE training, to actually open entirely new career possibilities. Dr. MacDo...

Want to master cosmetic dentistry procedures? Join our host Dr. Gary Glassman for an exciting conversation with one of the best in the business, Dr. Sol Weiss, for the ultimate guide to veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening, and clear aligners. Discover the innovative cosmetic dentistry techniques reshaping modern dental practice. Dr. Weiss brings decades of expertise with over 10,000 veneers...

Last year we asked if AI could make you a better dentist with VideaHealth CEO Florian Hillen. This episode, Dr. Gary Glassman sits down with Dr. Scott Spackman and Dr. Tristan Ocampo for the verdict: Has AI technology truly revolutionized dental diagnosis and transformed patient care in real practices?   Key Insights include:  How to use AI for better patient communication  Practice standardizatio...

Thinking of joining a Dental Service Organization (DSO) or selling your practice? This candid conversation features Dr. Ashim Goswami's unfiltered journey from stressed practice owner to thriving partner. Alongside Dentalcorp's Sr. Director of Business Development Jamie Imeson and host Dr. Gary Glassman, discover what really happens after partnership. When asked what he misses about independent ow...

What makes patients choose—and stay with—a dental practice in 2025? Join Dentalcorp CMO Martin Fecko and Dr. Gary Glassman as they decode the modern patient experience in dentistry. Drawing from insights across hundreds of practices, they share what drives patients' decisions to stay, leave, or recommend their dental provider. Key insights include: The hidden factors influencing patient loyalty Ho...

How is artificial intelligence reshaping modern dentistry? In this episode, VideaHealth CEO Florian Hillen joins Dr. Gary Glassman to examine AI's growing role in dental practices worldwide. They explore the nuances of AI-assisted diagnosis, discuss its impact on clinical decision-making, and address both the opportunities and challenges facing dentists. From enhancing X-ray analysis to improving...

Ever had that sinking feeling when a case doesn't go as planned? From malpractice claims to Google review nightmares, every dentist's career comes with its share of sleepless nights. But what if you could dramatically reduce your liability risks? In this episode of DNTL Talk, Dentalcorp's Chief Legal Officer Julian Perez joins Dr. Gary Glassman to share strategies that could help your practice. Th...

Our second episode dives into mentorship in dentistry, featuring Dr. Mazen Dagher, founder of the Dagher Institute. Dr. Dagher sat down with Dr. Gary Glassman to explore the power of mentorship, discussing types of mentoring and effective strategies. This conversation offers valuable guidance for seasoned professionals and the next generation of dentists.

Our first episode tackles 2024’s most talked about topic in Canadian Dentistry, the CDCP, featuring Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, author of “The Politics of Dentalcare in Canada” and Vice Dean and Director, Schulich Dentistry at Western University. Dr. Quiñonez sat down with Dr. Gary Glassman and discussed the pros and cons of public dental care in Canada and worldwide.