Dental Business Radio

Hootan Shahidi of ProspHire Joins Patrick O’Rourke to Talk Dental AI, Guided Implants, Revenue Cycle, and DSO Change Management (Dental Business Radio, Episode 64) Host Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Hootan Shahidi, Senior Manager at ProspHire, for a wide-ranging conversation on dental technology, revenue cycle strategy, and the operational realities facing dental practices and DSOs. Hootan shares [&#8...

Kevin Johnson, Leverage Consulting, on Building an Oral Surgery Practice That Grows Without Burning You Out (Dental Business Radio, Episode 63) Host Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Kevin Johnson, founder and CEO of Leverage Consulting, for a live, on-location conversation recorded in Orlando during the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons meeting. Kevin shares how he […]

Previewing Insurance Extravaganza 2026: Patrick O’Rourke, Colleen Huff, Kevin Henry, and Tracy Butler on the Future of the Dental Revenue Cycle (Dental Business Radio, Episode 62) Patrick O’Rourke, the host of Dental Business Radio, welcomes dental industry veterans Colleen Huff, Kevin Henry, and Tracy Butler for a preview of Insurance Extravaganza 2026, the national conference focused […]

Protecting Dentists and Their Practices, Jack McKinney, TDIC (Dental Business Radio, Episode 61) Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Jack McKinney, Vice President of Sales and Service for The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) and TDIC Insurance Solutions, for a practical conversation about how dentists can protect their livelihoods before problems strike. Jack explains how TDIC’s carrier and agency work [&#...

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Janet Press, RDH (Dental Business Radio, Episode 60) Host Patrick O’Rourke engages in an enlightening conversation with Janet Press, a celebrated speaker and registered dental hygienist (RDH), during another Dental Business Radio interview captured live from the 6th Annual Insurance Extravaganza in Orlando, Florida. Janet discusses her expertise in the [&#823...

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Kandra Sellers, Pristine Interprofessional Academy and Tandem In-Practice Solutions (Dental Business Radio, Episode 59) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke broadcasts live from the 6th Annual Insurance Extravaganza. Special guest Kandra Sellers, a speaker at the event, discusses the integration of medical billing in dental pr...

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management (Dental Business Radio, Episode 58) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke talks with Teresa Duncan at the Insurance Extravaganza in Orlando, Florida. Teresa shares insights from her presentation on the importance of understanding the behind-the-scenes aspects of dental insurance, such as the Ce...

Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Tackling Dental and Medical Billing Challenges, with Christine Taxin, Links2Success (Dental Business Radio, Episode 57) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke interviews Christine Taxin, a leading expert in dental and medical billing. The discussion covers the importance of responsible billing practices, the evolving landscape of dental i...

The Evolution of Specialty Medical Marketing, with Chris Suchánek, Firm Media (Dental Business Radio, Episode 56) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Chris Suchánek, CEO of Firm Media, to discuss the latest trends in specialty medical marketing. The episode explores the evolution of marketing in the dental and medical fields, emphasizing […]

Cybersecurity Essentials for Dental Practices, with Katie Fox and Teresa Pichay, California Dental Association (Dental Business Radio, Episode 55) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke discusses the critical topic of cybersecurity for dental practices with guests Katie Fox, cybersecurity engineer, and Teresa Pichay, senior regulatory compliance analyst for the Calif...

Hiring and Retention of Associate Dentists, with Bob Spiel and Bryton Nield, Dentist Partner Pros (Dental Business Radio, Episode 54) In this edition of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke discusses the high turnover rates of new associate dentists in dental practices with guests Bob Spiel and Bryton Nield from Dentist Partner Pros. Sponsored by […]

Trends in Dental Insurance Benefits, with Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research (Dental Business Radio, Episode 53) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke introduces guest Josh Roland, a market leader for Centro Benefits Research. The discussion focuses on dental insurance, including employer-provided plans, PPO analysis, negotiations, and strategic guidance. They de...

Behind the Scenes at ProMed and the Dental Supply Industry, with Rod and Roderick Uribe, ProMed (Dental Business Radio, Episode 52) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke interviews Rod and Roderick Uribe from ProMed. They discuss their family-owned business specializing in oral surgery equipment and their competitive edge over larger dental supply […]

Air Purification in Dentistry, with Dr. Nick Kavouklis, Surgically Clean Air® (Dental Business Radio, Episode 51) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O’Rourke talks with Dr. Nick Kavouklis, a dentist and serial entrepreneur turned air purification innovator. Broadcasting live from Tampa, Dr. Nick explains his latest venture into commercial-grade air purification systems [&...

Private Equity and the Dental Industry, with Dennis Marvel, Fortune Management (Dental Business Radio, Episode 50) On this episode of Dental Business Radio, Dennis Marvel, Fortune Management, joined host Patrick O’Rourke for a frank conversation about private equity and the dental industry. They discussed the inner workings of private equity firms that dentists often don’t understand,...

Dental Patient Acquisition, with Deneen Dismore, Dismore Consulting, LLC (Dental Business Radio, Episode 49) In this episode, host Patrick O’Rourke discusses dental business strategies with guest Deneen Dismore, a new patient acquisition specialist. Deneen highlights the importance of understanding and expressing your unique selling proposition to attract the right patient demographic. She s...

Colleen Huff, Dental Insurance Coach (Dental Business Radio, Episode 48) Highly regarded dental insurance coach Colleen Huff joined host Patrick O’Rourke to discuss the complexities of dental insurance and the strategies necessary for practices to effectively manage it.  They talked about the importance of understanding insurance benefits, the trend of practices going out of network, [&#8230...

Dr. Chris Adkins, President, Georgia Dental Association, and Owner, Chris Adkins, DDS (Dental Business Radio, Episode 47) Dr. Chris Adkins, 2023 President of the Georgia Dental Association and owner of his own dental practice in Stockbridge, Georgia, was Patrick O’Rourke’s guest on this edition of Dental Business Radio. Chris talked about the 2023 initiatives for […]

David Harris, Prosperident Inc. (Dental Business Radio, Episode 46) Forensic CPA and licensed private investigator David Harris is CEO of Prosperident Inc., a firm that investigates embezzlement in dental practice environments. David and host Patrick O’Rourke discussed how theft happens, how Prosperident investigates potential embezzlement, the profiles and methods of embezzlers, the challen...

Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research (Dental Business Radio, Episode 45) Host Patrick O’Rourke welcomed Josh Roland back to Dental Business Radio. Josh is Ancillary Consultant Market Leader with Centro Benefits Research and discussed with Patrick the need for ancillary benefits, disability plans, challenges faced by employers, brokers, and carriers, and much more. Dental Business Radio [&#8...

Todd Gooden, The Solutions Team, Inc. (Dental Business Radio, Episode 44) Todd Gooden, CEO of The Solutions Team, Inc. was behind the mic with host Patrick O’Rourke to discuss IT services and the business model he’s created to serve the dental industry. Todd also covered IT problems that can arise in a dental practice, cybersecurity, […]

Dr. Michael W. Davis, Smiles of Santa Fe (Dental Business Radio, Episode 43) Dr. Michael W. Davis, owner of Smiles of Santa Fe and writer on the dental industry, joined host Patrick O’Rourke on this edition of Dental Business Radio. They discussed the recent passage of MLR in Massachusetts, dental insurance issues, the squeeze on […]

Point of Service Plans, with Patrick O’Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio  Patrick O’Rourke, the host of Dental Business Radio, uses an automobile analogy to explain Point of Service Plans available to dental patients. You can find the video of this episode here. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and presented by Practice Quotient: PPO Negotiations & […]

Pete Cousins, Summus Medical Laser (Dental Business Radio, Episode 41) Pete Cousins, CCO at Summus Medical Laser, visited with host Patrick O’Rourke to talk about photobiomodulation and the uses for the medical laser. Pete discussed the depth and history of research, its efficacy across multiple health verticals, why more dental care providers should be aware […]

Dr. Terryl Propper, Endodontic Practice Partners (Dental Business Radio, Episode 40) Dr Terryl Propper, Chief Dental Officer and Co-Founder of Endodontic Practice Partners, joined host Patrick O’Rourke to discuss EPP and its work. They are one of the first specialty dental support organizations for endodontists, run by endodontists, in the United States. Dr. Propper talked […]