Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

Discover the hidden dangers lurking in your dental unit waterlines and how to safeguard your patients' well-being! Join David and Pam for an eye-opening conversation with industry experts, Melissa Turner and Amy Gagne as they unveil the critical importance of testing dental unit waterlines. Don't gamble with patient safety—learn when and how to test, the best practices for cleaning up contaminated...

What do Drs. ArNelle Wright and James Wanamaker have in common? They're both absolutley CRUSHing their careers out of the gate. If you're a young dentist - heck - if you're a seasoned dentist and want to do the same - join us - what they have/are doing in common - WOW - you need to know it - learn it - and live it.

Are you ready for your 40 hr/week, 30 year career chairside dentist prison sentence? Neither were Drs. Brian Novy and Ashleigh Robinson. From local, practice out of any patient's home hero, to international researcher, author and speaker - join us and learn every option your degree really buys you.

Ready to dive into the wild world of workplace dynamics? Join the lively conversation with David and Pam as they explore the art of making tough decisions, like parting ways with a team member. Should you rip off the band-aid or take it slow? Get ready for a rollercoaster of hilarious employment tales and valuable insights. It's a podcast you won't want to miss!

Are you curious about the secret to predictable excellence in dental procedures? We had an eye-opening conversation with Drs. Alex Vasserman and Brandon Walker. They are spilling the beans on when to go all-in with the rubber dam and when to explore alternative techniques. Don't miss this enlightening episode. It's a game changer for every dental pro! Tune in now!

Do you remember that little piece of paper called the Hippocratic oath? We all signed it - the whole - first do no harm … be good at what you do … maybe be a good person…  Is it important to you? Do you think it matters to our profession?  Hell - does ANYTHING even matter in the court of public opinion today?  Friends - Dentistry Unmasked was born to share truth. The good - the bad - and some days...

A wise man once said, “everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done”. If you like behind the curtain - sneak previews - we did some serious material myth busting on materials you’re using today - and maybe more importantly - on the one’s you  want to use and have been told simply won’t work. LISTEN IN on this very special episode with the one and only, Dr. Nate Lawson. Links: @drnatela...

Why are you spending so much time on your composites - using multiple shades - and multiple systems when one of dentistry’s top - AACD accredited - docs knows a better way? Want to learn how ONE shade get’s it done? LISTEN IN as Dr. Peter Auster packs four decades of experience into 30 minutes of when, where, why and how to.  Links:  https://www.dentistrytoday.com/an-answer-to-the-gray-screw-hole-...

With the shortage of great team members in full effect, can small private practices compete with all the benefits offered by large DSOs? We invited Dr. Chris Salierno and Laura Bettencourt, RDH to share their take, as both have vast experience working in both settings. Spoiler alert! Private practices can attract the best team members and you may be surprised to learn what the best team members ar...

We welcome in Levi Barlavi and Justin Schafer into the episode this week to talk about setting yourself up with the right financial team. Things you need: A qualified TEAM, not just one person A team who knows the industry A team who work together to see the big picture! Links:  Aprio.com/dental  Instagram:  @apriodental  @aprioadvisors 

Fee For Service versus PPO versus Medicaid versus All of the above. Who’s right? Which model is the best? Go on social media - everyone is an armchair expert - so we decided to scrap affirmation and bring you real INFORMATION. Data drives our best decisions in life and Dr. Roger Levin brought big data. When you want to be better more than being right - LISTEN IN.  Links  https://levingroup.com/  ...

This episode is about things that are accepted in dentistry, but really have no foundation behind them and we are joined by Dr. Brian Novy! We tackle the topic of fluoride - the accepted magical compound that is supposed to cure tooth decay! Key Takeaways We, as doctors, are pushing an incentive model that has gone away from focusing on prophylaxis, prevention. We cannot be looking at convenience...

Dentistry on the Gram. What’s real? What’s photoshopped? And how do we know who is really walking their composite talk? We asked one of dentistry’s finest clinicians, Dr. Peter Auster to walk us through how much we can really trust. His insights - well let’s just say they might surprise you!    Instagram  @cosmeticdentistryassociates    Links:  https://aacd.com/   https://www.speareducation.com/  ...

Is ownership a thing in the DSO model - or are you just a shareholder? There’s a big difference and understanding what you’re signing up for has massive influence over the money you’ll earn - as well as - the autonomy you’ll live or forfeit. Dr. Taylor Sutton shares the inside baseball on multiple models that exist - so before you drink any Koolaide - New Dentists entering and potential seasoned s...

You’re working hard as a dentist. You’re trying to build your practice and personal futures. Why can’t your money team - get on your team? How do you know who to listen to when your accountant and financial planner make recommendations that oppose each other? Caroline Galbraith and Trent Watrous join us and share whose advice matters most. Do not miss this episode!    Links:  Aprio.com/dental  Ins...

Is there a difference between the two?  Turns out the answer is YES!  We had a relay race-type conversation with influencers and we uncovered some of the secret sauce to getting and retaining legit followers. We invited Drs. Tara Aboumahboub, Abdullah Abdelaziz, Faraj Edher and Sunny Virdi to share their respective journeys to influence, what peaks their interest and what brings on a big ‘ol eye r...

We all see the complicated and gorgeous restorations on social media and we wanted to discuss if more layers are better when placing anterior direct restorations. We invited Dr. Peter Auster to share his perspective, opinion, and a few pearls on how to achieve AACD-level direct restorations on anterior teeth. So many dentists self-label themselves as “cosmetic dentists” and we talk about who shoul...

When dentists are looking for their first opportunity, what drives them to say yes and commit to a particular practice? We invited Drs. Lauren McDonough and Amrita Patel to discuss whether a DSO is the best move for a new dentist. We cover an array of topics, including: are the DSO stereotypes fact or fiction, moving for love, finding an effective mentor and what to do before signing ANYTHING! Ins...

We give to you...Dentistry Unmasked! In this first episode, we discuss the decision that every dentist must make: buy or associate. We chat with Trent Watrous and Brian Hanks to decipher the pros and cons of both scenarios. One thing is certain, dentists can get into their own way when selling their practices. Find out how! Links: Brian’s book: How to buy a dental practice: https://10z60420.pages....

Welcome to our new show! Dentistry Unmasked is a show hosted by two  dentists: Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz and Dr. David Rice who each have a hunger for knowledge. Each week they welcome in guests from around the world to speak about things that are important to you, their colleague. They will talk about business management, communication, practice transitions, dental materials, and anything else to...