The Dental Brief Podcast

In this episode of The Dental Brief , host Patrick welcomes back Tiger Safarov, founder of ZenOne, a revolutionary dental inventory management platform. Tiger shares his journey from building dental practices to disrupting the industry with ZenOne's cutting-edge technology, designed specifically for private dental practices. They dive deep into the financial impact of streamlining inventory m...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , Patrick welcomes Mark Johnson, CEO of StudentLoansRx, to discuss a critical issue facing dental professionals—student loan debt. Mark, with over 30 years of experience in wealth advising, shares how he began helping dental professionals manage their financial challenges, focusing on strategies to tackle massive student loans. Tune in to learn about common fina...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , we welcome back Jay Glazer from Crazy Dental Prices. Jay and our host dive into the topic of cutting overhead in dental practices, sharing insights on how dentists can save money without sacrificing efficiency or patient care. They explore the balance between reducing costs and retaining top employees, as well as the importance of focusing on patients rather t...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , we are joined by Dr. Ron Scheffdor, a retired dentist turned coach, who shares his unique approach to running a dental practice. Dr. Scheffdor discusses the benefits of simplifying operations, including eliminating the need for hygienists, and focusing on building strong rapport with patients. He offers valuable insights on balancing financial success with per...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , host Patrick welcomes back Russ Ledbetter, founder of Dental Consulting Experts. With over 35 years in dental practice consulting, Russ dives into one of the most persistent challenges in dentistry—missed appointments. He discusses the financial impact of no-shows, particularly in hygiene, and offers actionable strategies for reducing broken appointments. From...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , we welcome Shelly Van Epps, VP of Business Development and Mastery Coach at All Star Dental Academy, to address a growing challenge in the dental industry—insurance claim delays due to a major healthcare exchange hack. Shelly shares practical strategies to help dental practices navigate this crisis, manage claims, and maintain strong patient communication. Plu...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , host Patrick sits down with Samantha Graham from Ozark Dental Lab to discuss the evolving challenges dentists face in today’s digital landscape. Samantha, a third-generation dental technician, shares her insights on the shift towards digital impressions and 3D printing in dentistry. She offers valuable advice on navigating the steep learning curves and financi...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , Patrick is joined by tax expert Jay Malik to share essential tax-saving strategies for dental professionals. Jay provides actionable tips on how dentists can stay compliant with tax laws while maximizing their savings. From deductions to financial planning, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help dental practice owners protect their bottom line. Do...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , host Patrick welcomes back Corey Jameson-Kuehl, founder of Custom Dental Solutions, to discuss the evolving trends in dental practice management. They dive into the importance of balancing work-life needs and mental health for dental teams, while also maintaining productivity. Corey shares insights on fostering a healthy team culture, avoiding "toxic givi...

Welcome to The Dental Brief - where we dive deep into the challenges and solutions that dental professionals face today. In this episode, we are excited to welcome Ella Mullokandoa, a seasoned dental hygienist and co-founder of Converge Dental. Ella shares her journey from clinical hygiene to helping dental practices grow organically by inspiring teams and fostering strong leadership. Tune in as w...

In this episode of The Dental Brief , host Patrick welcomes Craig Gibowitz from Menlo Dental Transitions to discuss the complex world of dental practice transitions. From selling and buying practices to bringing in partners and associates, Craig shares insights from his 25 years in the dental industry. They dive into common challenges dentists face during transitions, the importance of early plann...

We are joined by Matt Hendrickson to discuss Dental Implant Success Secrets: Training, Technology, and Troubleshooting and more! Matt Hendrickson is an accomplished Sales and Business Director with a proven track record of excellence in the Healthcare industry. With years of experience under his belt, Matt has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead and drive results in both service and capi...

We are joined by Kirk Teachout to discuss Building a Seven-Figure Dental Practice in 3 Days a Week and more! Kirk Teachout is a business coach, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author.  With the launch of his latest venture, "The Seven Figure Dentist" program through IV Quarter Coaching, he now unlocks secrets of dental practice management.  His diverse experience across multiple ind...

We are joined by Dr. Zachary Allmand to discuss Cutting-Edge Solutions for Dental Overhead Control and more! Dr. Zachary Allmand graduated from Indiana University Dental School in 2005.  Post-graduation, he served our country in the United States Air Force for 5 years, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  After fulfilling his service, he purchased his first dental pr...

We are joined by Dr. Rhonda Kalasho to discuss Strategies for Cosmetic Dentistry Success and more! Dr. Rhonda Kalasho is a dentist and patients see her for a host of reasons, including teeth bonding, bruxism, sleep apnea, sensitive teeth, and plaque. She is fluent in English as well as Arabic, which makes her culturally attuned to patients from various backgrounds. Dr. Kalasho earned her dental de...

We are joined by Chad Wooters to discuss How to Successfully Promote Your Dental Sleep Program and more! Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations and Coaching at Awaken2Sleep, embarked on a journey through education, business development, and the dental industry that led to dental sleep medicine.  Since 2018, he has coached hundreds of dentists and teams nationwide and is the architect behind the...

We are joined by Eric Swarvar to discuss Strategies for Employee Retention in Dental Startups and more! Eric Swarvar is a tenacious dental industry professional that is customer centric and goal driven, specializing in dental practice start-ups and build outs. With 20 years of experience in the dental space, Eric has worked on projects assisting clients in starting, updating, modernizing, transiti...

We are joined by Dr. Michael Neal to discuss Transforming Your Dental Practice with Strategic Hiring and more! Dr. Michael Neal is the Chief Executive Officer at Build My Team. He is the face of the company, having founded Build My Team as a result of his own practice’s hiring struggles, Dr. Neal is a practicing Optometrist alongside his wife, Dr. Amy Neal. Together they founded Lakeside Vision in...

We are joined by Dan Delmain to discuss Maximizing Dental Practice Visibility: Insurance Pages, Paid Ads, and More! Since 2009, Dan and his team at :Delmain have helped hundreds of dentists convert more website visitors into patients through digital marketing and website design. Dan is a frequent contributor to dental publications and podcasts and author of “From Search to Smile: How to book more...

We are joined by David Ranney to discuss Innovative Ways to Reward and Retain Dental Employees and more! David Ranney brings deep experience to his role as Vice President of Sales for our firm’s premier small business 401(k) offering, BetterK. Prior to joining Rebalance, he spent more than two decades at Fidelity, driving innovation in workplace retirement investing. During David’s 20+ year tenure...

We are joined by Dr. Jay Patel to discuss A Dentist's Guide to Success in Sleep Apnea Treatment and more! Dr. Jay Patel was born in London, England. He moved to Alberta at the age of 2 where he grew up in Medicine Hat. He graduated high school from St. John’s Ravenscourt in Winnipeg, MB. He studied at the University of Alberta where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Math and...

We are joined by Melinda Heryford to discuss The Power of SOPs: Crafting Consistency in Dental Business and more! Melinda and her team work along side conscientious practitioners, who are committed, to success.  Passionate dental owners working with experienced and new team members. Teams working hard individually that struggle with inconsistent systems, inefficiencies, and unpredictable results....

We are joined by Dr. Addison Killeen to discuss Secrets to Successful Practice Acquisitions and more! Dr. Addison Killeen of Capital Dental is the author of the number-one bestseller, By the Numbers.  He speaks around the country to dentists and dental students about dentistry and beginning their careers.  He is also a founding member and partner in Dental Success Network, a technology company tha...

We are joined by Dr. Aaron Nicholas to discuss The Business Side They Don't Teach in Dental School and more! Aaron Nicholas, DDS, has been a practicing dentist in Burtonsville, MD for 37+ years.  That means that he has successfully guided his practice through two recessions.  He has seen it all (or most of it).   He is a serial entrepreneur with a keen interest in teaching, coaching and mento...

We are joined by Jane Powers to discuss Cracking the Communication Code in Dentistry and more! Using her straightforward, big-hearted style, Jane M Powers guides thousands to transform their success at any level.   With decades of successful consulting and coaching, and perhaps most important of all, real-life experience founding and running multi-million dollar businesses, Jane appreciates that s...