Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

This week, David and Pam uncover one of the biggest missteps in the insurance credentialing process—accepting the initial fee schedule from insurance companies without negotiation. This costly mistake can lead to significant financial losses over the span of your career. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Effective negotiations, both before you credential and as an ongoing practice, you can save...

In today’s episode, David and Pam tackle one of dentistry's most pressing questions: Why do our priorities and approaches to perio treatment differ so vastly between dental and dental hygiene professionals? Joined by the insightful Dr. Mia Geisinger and renowned hygienist Katrina Sanders, RDH, they explore how we can bridge the gap and collaborate more effectively to ensure our patients' periodont...

In short, you sure do. The question is—are they people you need to meet? Join Chip Fichtner and get the stone cold truth on what's working, what isn't, who actually gets 10x EBITDA, who doesn't, why, and what to do about it. With five billion in injected money since the turn of the year, have a conversation with Chip at LargePracticeSales.com or email at Chip@largepracticesales.com.

Wow! That's all we have to say after sitting down with this week's guest, Britt Glauz. From clinical excellence to patient advocate, Britt has become one of Incisal Edge's 32 most influential people in dentistry and a Global Award Winner, all in 3.5 years! Join us—not just to learn how she did it—but what it means for you and your success. For more awesomeness, check out @brushwithbritt on Instagr...

Who's your favorite dental speaker? Author? Influencer? Ever wondered how they went from chairside clinician to global leader? Join us and learn what it takes from Amanda Hill who did it in under two years!   Want to learn even more for Amanda? Check her out on IG @amandahillrdh FB @AmandaColeHill Dear Patient - @dentistryiq.com

This week, we sat down with world-renowned prosthodontist Dr. Ken Malament for a deep dive into the world of all-ceramic restorations. Dr. Malament candidly shares his extensive research on the durability and performance of various materials, shedding light on which ones boast decades-long success rates and which are prone to chipping, fractures, and debonds. He also shares his tips for preparatio...

Bad reviews. Literally—how do we handle them? What do we say? Join Flint Geier for this amazing WWFD to learn about how to provide the optimal response to poor reviews.

Want to learn how to jettison your success as a young dentist? This is your chance! From her daily quality textbook time, to the CE, to her favorite apps, strategies and the dentistry she's excited about, this is a must-listen episode with Dr. Melissa Seibert. You can connect with her @dental_digest_podcast and @dr.melissa_seibert.

Welcome to another incredible episode of Dentistry Unmaksed! This week, Dentistry Unmasked equals a major unboxing with this episode's sponsor, Clinician's Choice, and we couldn't be more excited. Join us to hear about what we love and what we're excited to try. To learn more, head to www.clinicianschoice.com or reach out to your favorite Henry Schein Representative.

When anyone shares it's too late to reinvent yourself, you tell them to watch you do it. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with one of dentistry's finest, Dr. Paresh Shah who has reimagined, reignited and refueled his passion for delivering excellence. He's transformed his team and totally rebuilt his facility to drive the dentistry he loves delivering. This is a must listen for every new den...

Want to grow your practice fast? Stop worrying spending time and money on your website and start living where your patients live ... on instagram! Join Flossy girls founder, Sydnesy Schmall and see how today's most successful practices are setting themselves apart. Looking to learn more from Sydney? Find her @flossydentalmarketing

Did you know David did a stint in the pokey? He sure did and today's guest Dr. James Younger joins he and Pam to talk about what dentistry is like in the prison setting. Is it for you? Don't make us shiv you, download and listen to this episode now!

High-trust companies have 50% higher team productivity. High-trust leaders retain 32% more team. Eighty-eight percent of customers who trust you will buy again, and 72% of those people will refer their friends and family. In short, trust matters! So if you aren't measuring it—or maybe you didn't even realize that was possible—join us and our guest Dr. Matt Allen as we dive into how the human side...

We have thousands of decisions to make each day and many of them are on a scale of "good, better, best" with nuance for each choice. Dr. Marcos Vargas and Dr. Abdi Sameni join the show today to help walk you through at least one aspect of your life—clinical dentistry. Doing what is essential is just the beginning, but you should be working towards being elite... Give this one a listen! 

Welcome to a very special milestone episode of Dentistry Unmasked! Today we celebrate our 50th episode with a spectacular look back on our journey and our "why". Join us as we revisit some of the most memorable moments, impactful discussions and incredible guests we've had the pleasure of hosting. We'll share behind the scenes stories, listener highlights and a glimpse into what's next for our pod...

It's estimated that there are roughly 40 million undiagnosed OSA patients are walking around the US alone. Add to that the 5+ million who've been diagnosed but have not received treatment. WHY? Join us for this week's Dentistry Unmasked with Dr. Erin Elliot. We talk how to identify our patients who need help, how to help them say yes and get treatment and how to real talk the endless medication my...

Like it or not, males generally have an easier digestive go with weight. Some of it's food. Some of it's sleep, family and work. All of it's thousands of years of bacteria leveraging what we feed them in every aspect of life. Join us for this week's episode with Dr. Uche Odiatu and learn why you struggle and how to overcome it. And when you're ready for Uche, follow him @fitspeakers on Instagram o...

We could sugar coat. But this is Dentistry Unmasked and you don't have time to waste. There is definitive knowledge that separates new dentists who soar and everyone else. So if you're not exactly where you want to be - have a listen as Drs. Alyssa Fisher, James Wanamaker and Mr. David Lohmann drop serious knowledge!

With so many options of materials to work with, sometimes its hard to choose. Whether you are looking for high end, low cost, bulk-fill, high shine, or any other factor, Dr. Bob Margeas has the answers that you are looking for. Join us on this episode as we talk about all of the considerations, with the most important factor being, excellence!

Attention all prospective practice owners and recent dental grads! Are you facing the pivotal decision of whether to start your own practice or purchase an existing one? Join Drs. David Rice and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz on this week's Dentistry Unmasked as they define some crucial factors that can make or break this decision. With insights from industry experts Jonathan Miller and Justin Shafer, th...

Frustrated with dental insurance? Join us for this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked, where Drs. David Rice and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz chat with Ben Tuinei and Jordon Comstock about negotiating reimbursements, decoding where patients' premiums are truly going, making strategic decisions about which insurance plans to drop, and tips for dropping plans without patients dropping you. And if you'r...

Buckle up for a captivating journey through the realities of post-dental school life in this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked. Join Drs. David Rice and Pam Maragliano-Muniz as they sit down with a young dentist who fearlessly shares her remarkable story of navigating the transition from dental school to practice. From the highs of academic achievement to the lows of grappling with massive stud...

We know that tooth whitening systems vary, but one constant is that whitening treatments are always in demand. There are however challenges with patients who commonly lose their trays or need new trays after completing dental procedures. Well, there's a new system worth checking out! Join Drs. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and John Flucke as they deep dive into the new Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening K...

Are you ready for some honest conversations about the dentist-hygienist dynamic? Tune in to this week's episode of our podcast, where Drs. David Rice and Pam Maragliano-Muniz sit down with dental hygienists Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt for a candid discussion. Let's face it, frustrations can arise on both sides of the dental chair, but it's time to address them head-on. Together, we'll exp...

Are you a dentist looking to streamline your practice without compromising quality?? Tune in to Dentistry Unmasked podcast where Drs. David Rice and Pam Maragliano-Muniz take a deep dive into the world of direct dental restorations with Dr. Nada Albatish. Composite restorations can be challenging, as each step must be meticulously accomplished for a great outcome and missteps can result in poor ae...