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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DentalBytes , Marc Wagner sits down with Jay Geier , founder of The Practice Growth Institute , for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about what it really takes to grow a successful dental practice. Jay shares nearly three decades of perspective on the patterns he sees inside dental and medical practices — from overwhelmed owners and undertrained teams to p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner sits down with Flint Geier from the Scheduling Institute for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most overlooked growth opportunities in dentistry: the front-end patient experience. Flint shares the story of how the Scheduling Institute began, how it evolved from a cassette tape training kit into a major force in dental practice...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner sits down with Pat Lipovski from Envision Group for a wide-ranging conversation on what truly makes a dental practice thrive. Pat brings decades of experience helping leaders and teams envision, adapt, and achieve more than they believed possible. Together, Marc and Pat explore the people-first side of dentistry — from leadership and tea...

Send us Fan Mail AI is quickly becoming one of the most important conversations in dentistry — not only from a clinical perspective, but from an operational and patient experience standpoint as well. In this episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner sits down with Tyler McClendon for a live in-studio conversation about the future of AI, digital workflows, patient intake, practice efficiency, diagnostics...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DentalBytes , Marc Wagner sits down with Gurtej from White Coat Financial for a candid and practical conversation about the financial realities facing dentists today. From younger dentists questioning whether clinic ownership is still the right path, to the rising pressure of debt, technology costs, lifestyle inflation, insurance decisions, and practice acquisit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DentalBytes , Marc Wagner sits down with Dr. Amreesh Khanna , a Calgary-based dentist, entrepreneur, educator, and founder involved in both Adept Dental Education and OraQ AI . Dr. Khanna shares his journey from dental school at the University of Alberta, to a general practice residency in New York, to practice ownership in Calgary — including the major challeng...

Send us Fan Mail In this special unnumbered episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner takes a step back to look at the bigger picture of where dentistry is heading. After years of conversations with clinicians, educators, lab leaders, technology providers, entrepreneurs, and practice teams, one theme keeps coming through: dentistry is evolving quickly, but the heart of the industry is still human. This...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DentalBytes , Marc sits down with Daniel Karbouzian from SprintRay to talk about the fast-changing world of digital dentistry.   They discuss: AI and automation in everyday workflows Why 3D printing is becoming more practical for dental practices Common mistakes that slow down adoption Why intraoral scanning technique still matters SprintRay’s workflow ecosystem...

Send us Fan Mail (Missed upload!)  What does dentistry look like on the other side of the planet? This episode of Dental Bytes features a conversation that bridges continents and perspectives. From Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Tawfik joins me to explore what it means to build a career in dentistry through humility, honesty, and relentless drive. We dive into: 🌍 The global realities of dentistry in Cairo vs...

Send us Fan Mail A great conversation on this episode of DentalBytes with James Neuber of Ocean Ceramics and Dr. Bradley Bishop, Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics at the Legato Centre in Kelowna, BC. We discussed the foundations of successful smile cases — understanding patient expectations, planning for longevity, managing function, working closely with the lab, and why comprehensive dentist...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of DentalBytes , Marc reflects on the journey of building the podcast, the lessons learned from years of conversations across the dental industry, and what really drives successful practices. This episode explores why dentistry remains, above all, a people business — from the patient experience to the front desk, from trusted mentors to the teams and partners...

Send us Fan Mail It’s PDC season—and time is flying. In this quick, last-minute catch-up, I’m joined by Dr. Bruce Ward, President of the Canadian Dental Association, and a longtime leader within the Pacific Dental Conference organizing community.  We start with what Dr. Ward has been seeing on the national stage, including recent collaboration with dental association leadership from the U.S. and M...

Send us Fan Mail Robert Hawkins from Aurum Group for a practical look at why the lab remains one of the most crucial pieces of modern dentistry—and how Aurum is evolving to meet the future. Marc and Robert unpack how the lab is more than “fabrication”: it’s a clinical partner that impacts case planning, predictability, esthetics, materials selection, turnaround, and the final patient experience. A...

Send us Fan Mail Joined by Josh DeVries (CEO & Co-Founder, Intiveo) to unpack why “patient engagement” has become commoditized—and why the real win in 2026 is designing the full patient experience: acquisition, engagement/loyalty, and appointment completion.  We break down the execution gap inside practices, how to spot bottlenecks that quietly kill production, why Josh’s concept of “micro-agr...

Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Elise Poirier, a digital workflow specialist who’s lived on both sides of the fence—clinical dentistry, digital systems, and now helping bridge the gap between the practice and the lab.  In this conversation, Elise breaks down:  • Why new tech fails when training + workflow alignment aren’t built in (hello “expensive coat hanger” 🫠)   • Why labs aren’t “a checkp...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you bring tech-savvy vision, real-world insight, and a bit of butter chicken poutine into one episode? You get Josh Muir. From parenting to patient care, Josh and I dive deep into how AI is reshaping the dental industry—not in the future, but right now. Whether you’re a DSO, a solo doc, or just trying to keep your team on the same page, this episode is your call...

Send us Fan Mail This week on DentalBytes, Marc sits down with Seth Potter — dental technologist, educator, and global traveler redefining what it means to live and work in the digital age of dentistry. From missionary roots and analog wax-ups to AI-driven design and 3D printing, Seth’s journey shows how passion and purpose can shape both career and lifestyle. 🌎💻 They dive into: • The rise of di...

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Send us Fan Mail In this landmark episode, Marc Wagner sits down with the legendary Dr. Howard Farran, founder of DentalTown, renowned dentist, speaker, entrepreneur, and unapologetically candid voice in the dental industry. If you’ve ever wanted to hear the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to thrive in dentistry — not just clinically but financially, mentally, and spiritually — th...

Send us Fan Mail This one spans the globe — literally. Craig joined me from the future (Australia!) for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked (yet critical) conversations in dentistry: exit planning. With 25 years in M&A and a clear mission to help dentists build businesses worth buying, Craig lays out: ✅ The 11 ways to exit your practice (you probably only know 2) ✅ How to turn admin...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and purpose-driven episode, host Marc Wagner welcomes Wayne Rees, a long-time innovator in dental imaging and the driving force behind the VELscope oral cancer screening system. With over 35,000 units in operation globally, VELscope is transforming how dental practices detect early signs of oral cancer, dysplasia, bacterial load, periodontal disease, and even sign...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, veteran guest Jim Doyle CFP, TEP, RRC, CLU, CIWM from IG Wealth Management returns to DentalBytes for his third appearance—and it’s a timely one. With interest rates climbing, inflation nibbling away at confidence, and many dentists juggling both personal and professional chaos, Jim brings a calming and practical voice to the conversation. From defining real wealt...

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Lovedeep Randhawa — dentist, educator, and lifelong learner — for a powerful conversation on the future of dentistry. From Invisalign treatment planning to minimally invasive veneers, Dr. Randhawa shares why orthodontics is essential to great general dentistry and how digital tools like Itero & Lumina are transforming patient care. 🎙️ What you...

Send us Fan Mail “We’re doing too much—and not enough of the right things.” In this episode of DentalBytes, I sit down with Nish Sampath—a fractional COO and business builder with a surgical mindset for strategy, structure, and scaling. We get into: 🧠 Why most business problems are people problems 🛠️ How to simplify without sacrificing performance 💸 Why financial clarity is often the most neglec...

Send us Fan Mail Be Okay with Not Okay: The Lost Art of Being Human You ever have one of those days where your brain’s running diagnostics, but all it returns is: “System Overwhelmed – Try Snacks or Existential Reflection”? Yeah. Same. In a world obsessed with optimization, perfection, and productivity, sometimes the most rebellious thing you can do is… absolutely nothing. Or better yet—feel somet...