Spilling the Teath

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Dr Ryan Hungate is joined by Jake Berry, Chief Development Officer at MB2 Dental and Susan Huff, Chief of Staff at MB2 Dental, for a full breakdown of what really happens when a dental practice joins a DSO or DPO. From the first conversation to the following years after the deal, this episode unpacks one of the most talked about topics in dentistry. Jake expl...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Kate Beech, a Corporate Healthcare Solicitor at MD Law, to explore the realities of buying and selling dental practices. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Kate shares practical insights into the legal process, common misconceptions and what really makes a deal run smoothly. From due diligence and compliance to property agreement...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Dr Ryan Hungate is joined by Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), to explore the forces shaping the next era of DSO growth. Together, they examine how DSOs are shifting from rapid expansion to operational excellence, the importance of affordability and why the model is evolving rather than slowing down. In this episode,...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Dr Padma Gadiyar, dentist, multi-practice owner and founder of Smilo.ai, to explore how AI is transforming dentistry. Drawing on experience across clinical practice, business ownership and healthcare technology, Padma shares a practical perspective on how dentists can adopt AI responsibly while navigating compliance, regulationand pat...

In this Quick Sips episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Simon Reynolds, Managing Director of Patient Plan Direct, to unpack how subscription‑based patient plans are helping practices build predictable growth in an increasingly uncertain dental landscape. From NHS reform and private conversions to workforce challenges and rising technology expectation, Simon shares why patient me...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair of the Association of Dental Groups, to explore the policy, workforce and structural challenges shaping the future of dentistry. Drawing on his experience across dentistry, education and public policy, Neil offers a candid perspective on why access to dentistry is under increasing pressure and what mea...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Jayne Sproson, founder of the Jayne Sproson Consultancy, to explore a challenge many dental practices are facing today: how to move from survival mode to sustainable, fulfilling success. With over 30 years of experience in dentistry, Jayne shares her perspective on the transition from NHS to private, the mindset shifts required for ch...

Welcome to Spilling the Teath, the podcast from Henry Schein One, where we have real conversations with the people redefining dentistry. Hosted by Alan Mutton and Dr Ryan Hungate, Season Three dives into the world of policy, compliance and deals: the forces shaping how dental practices operate, evolve and grow in today’s complex landscape. This season, we sit down with industry experts and deal‑ma...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath: Quick Sips, Dr Ryan Hungate is joined by Jennifer Steadman – dental hygienist, co‑host of the Back in 10 podcast, founder of Jen SOS and Director of Hygiene Operations at Inspired Hygiene. Together, they break down what everyday leadership really looks like inside a busy dental practice. Jennifer shares how small behaviours can shape culture, why alignment an...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath , we’re joined by Dr. Farzeela Rupani, Chief Medical Officer at Colosseum Dental – Europe’s largest DSO, for an insightful look at leadership, technology and the quickly evolving future of dentistry. From building credibility and reshaping culture, to navigating compliance, growth and modernisation, this conversation explores what it truly takes to lead one of...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath: Quick Sips, we’re joined by Dr Grant McAree, dentist, entrepreneur and co-founder of RoboReception, to explore the importance of going back to basics and how modern practices can blend human connection and AI. Grant shares his journey into dentistry, his experiences building and selling practices, and why many patient challenges stem from their front desk exp...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath , Dr Ryan Hungate sits down with Brian Colao, Director of the DSO Industry Group at Dykema, to discuss what real leadership looks like in dentistry today, beyond the buzzwords. Brian has advised hundreds of dental organisations, from independent practices to the largest DSOs, and shares why leadership and culture have become some of the biggest drivers of team...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath: Quick Sips , we sit down with Dr Mahrukh Khwaja , dentist, positive psychologist and founder of Mind Ninja , to explore wellbeing, burnout and what it really takes to build healthier dental teams. Mahrukh shares her personal journey through burnout early in her career and explains why mental fitness should be treated like brushing or flossing — a daily habit,...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we explore what it really means to lead with purpose and how culture shows up when things get hard. Joining us is Ali Hyatt, Chief Customer and Growth Officer at Henry Schein One. Together with host Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One, Ali shares real stories from the front line of customer experience, team leadership and...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we continue Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means when working with the next generation of dentists. Joining us is Erica Hwin, founder of The Graduate Dentist and host of The Graduate Dentist Podcast. Together, we explore what dentistry school doesn’t teach and the realities facing early-career clinicians in modern practice....

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, we kick off Season Two with a conversation on Leading with Purpose and what it means for dentistry in 2026. Joining us are Ben Flewett, VP of International at Henry Schein One, and James Harker, Executive Director for UK & APAC at Henry Schein One. They unpack key findings from the Henry Schein One white paper and explore the biggest pressures, opportunit...

Welcome to Spilling the Teath , the podcast from Henry Schein One - where we have real conversations with the people redefining dentistry. Hosted by Alan Mutton and Dr Ryan Hungate , this series explores how we can lead with purpose - in your practice, your team, and the wider dental community. Across Season Two, Alan and Ryan sit down with industry trailblazers to uncover how they’re: Building me...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Dr Ryan Hungate - Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One - joins as host to sit down with Dr Christine Silvers, Healthcare Executive Advisor at Amazon Web Services, for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping dentistry and medicine. This week’s conversation follows the recent announcement that Henry Schein One and AWS will partner to usher in a...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath , we’re in Leeds at Meliora Dental with Dr Kunal Rai, Owner, Principal Dentist and Clinical Director , to explore what future-ready dentistry really looks like . Kunal shares his journey from studying Computer Science & AI to qualifying as a dentist in Prague, and how that blend of clinical skill and technical thinking has shaped his approach to efficiency...

In this Quick Sips episode of Spilling the Teath , we’re joined by Rebekah Mountford , Director of Strategy and PR at Tooth Club , one of the UK’s fastest-growing dental groups. Rebekah shares how social media can transform a practice’s visibility, reputation, and patient base - and why platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels are now essential tools for growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: • H...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath , we sit down with Charley Mitchell , Chief Operating Officer at Together Dental , one of the UK’s leading dental groups. Charley brings a fresh perspective from his 18-year career in pharmacy to discuss how healthcare principles, technology, and teamwork can reshape the way we think about dentistry. In this episode, you’ll discover: What dentistry can learn f...

In this episode of Spilling the Teath: Quick Sips , we sit down with Phil Molden , Director and Co-Founder of Working Feedback , a leading patient review platform for dental practices. Phil shares how online reviews have become a cornerstone of dental reputation, patient trust, and practice growth — and why collecting and responding to feedback consistently is key to success. In this episode, you’...

In this episode of Spilling the Teeth , we sit down with Scott Kennedy , Director of Multisite, Schools and Institutions at Henry Schein Canada . Scott shares how Canada’s dental service organisation (DSO) landscape has evolved from a handful of emerging groups to more than 300 today, and what that rapid growth means for technology adoption, staffing, and the future of dental care in Canada. In th...

In the first episode of Spilling the Teath, we sit down with Ophir Tanz , CEO and Founder of Pearl , the leading company in AI-powered dental radiology. Ophir shares the story of Pearl’s journey and how radiologic AI software is transforming dentistry, helping dentists detect disease earlier, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enhance patient communication. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why AI i...

Welcome to Spilling the Teath , the new podcast from Henry Schein One - where we have real conversations with the people redefining modern dentistry. Hosted by Alan Mutton , this series dives deep into the future of digital dentistry , exploring how AI-driven innovations, digital workflows, and next-generation dental technologies are transforming both patient care and the business side of dentistr...