The Dental Download

** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Halfway through the year already? In this annual mid-year check-in, Dr. Haley sits down to honestly evaluate the goals she set at the start of 2026 and invites listeners to do the same. From production goals, clinical growth, communication skills, and leadership in dentistry to health, finances, marria...

This week on The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley sits down with pediatric dentist and startup owner Dr. Abbey Elson to talk about the career path she never expected to take. After graduating residency, Dr. Abbey was convinced she would remain an associate. Instead, she found herself building a pediatric dental startup from scratch, navigating the financial stress of ownership, growing a practic...

Are you a pre-dental student feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or questioning whether all of this hard work is worth it? This episode is for you. In this week's episode, Dr. Haley takes listeners back to her own pre-dental journey and shares the struggles, doubts, and stressful moments she experienced while studying for the DAT, applying to dental school, and building a competitive application. W...

**A-Dec Day of Experts: https://mailchi.mp/5c2d984f32da/igniteddsadec **Backpack Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYe8oRGCojn/ In this episode, Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Savanah Craig , a general dentist practicing outside of Columbus, Ohio, to discuss her journey from dental school to completing a General Practice Residency and building a career focused on IV sedation, implant dentistry,...

Dental school teaches you how to diagnose treatment, prep crowns, and restore teeth, but there are plenty of realities about practicing dentistry that nobody talks about until you're living it every day. In this solo episode, Dr. Haley shares some of the biggest surprises from her first few years in practice. From realizing that getting treatment on your schedule can be harder than actually do...

** FREE Financial Consult: ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Sammi Wood to talk about the realities of early career dentistry that nobody fully prepares you for. From graduating with over $500,000 in student loans to navigating the transition from dental school into private practice, Dr. Sammi shares an honest look at the emotional, financial, and p...

Dr. Haley discusses 10 of the biggest mistakes dental practices make with patients and how these small breakdowns in communication, systems, and patient experience can quietly hurt trust, retention, and case acceptance over time. From rushing appointments and confusing treatment plans to insurance-driven conversations and inconsistent team communication, this episode explores the habits that can m...

** FREE Day of Experts!: https://bit.ly/4stBGa4 What actually creates a happy and fulfilling career in dentistry? In this episode, Dr. Haley sits down with longtime dentist, speaker, and author Dr. Richard Madow for one of the most honest conversations yet on burnout, stress, mindset, leadership, and creating a dental career that truly aligns with the life you want. Dr. Madow shares his journey fr...

** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 Dr. Haley is here to talk about risk tolerance, planning paralysis, fear of failure, and why so many people stay stuck dreaming instead of taking action. Let's discuss why confidence usually comes AFTER you start, not before, and how waiting for the “perfect time” can quietly d...

** 6 Month FREE trial of A-Dec's LinkAI: https://bit.ly/4mRzbgm ** In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nikkia Thompson, a 2024 dental school graduate now practicing in a Medicaid-based public health clinic in Florida. We talk about her transition from dental school into real-world dentistry, what it’s like working in a high-volume environment, and why public health can be an incredible first...

SEE THE BENEFITS OF LINK AI with A-Dec: https://bit.ly/48XRw5E This is Part 3 and the final episode of our treatment planning and money series, and we are putting everything together. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I run an exam from start to finish and how to present treatment plans in a way that feels simple, clear, and actually gets patients to say yes. We are talking through t...

** The New Dentist Day of Experts: https://bit.ly/4stBGa4 ** When most pre-dental students think about dentistry, they picture working chairside, running a practice, and the physical demands that come with it. But what if there was another path… one that offers a completely different lifestyle? In this episode, we’re diving into Dental Radiology (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology) — one of the most...

** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , Dr Haley shares the honest truth behind her highest producing month so far as a dentist. This episode aims to show that context matters and that growth typically is slow and steady. Many dentists post online about their successes but...

** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: ⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠⁠ or text 321-521-3133 In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , I sit down with endodontist Dr. Geena Addison to talk about her journey through dental school, how she discovered her passion for endodontics, and what life really looks like after residency. We dive into the realities of specializing i...

** Link AI with A-DEC: https://bit.ly/4t9FUV7 (Available in the U.S. only) What you say in the operatory matters—but how you say it can make or break case acceptance. In this episode, we’re diving into the most common communication mistakes young dentists make during treatment planning—and exactly what to say instead to build trust, confidence, and clarity with your patients. If you’ve ever had a...

What do practicing dentists know that dental students don't? What business skills do dental schools fall short on teaching students? What reality is waiting for dental students once they get that diploma? In the second part of this episode of The Dental Download Podcast with experienced dentist and practice owner Dr. Justin Griffin (also known as The Smile Doc on TikTok) , he shares what a lon...

** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠ or text 321-521-3133 What does it really take to build a successful, lifestyle supporting dental practice? Is the "traditional model" the only way to be profitable? In the first part of this episode of The Dental Download Podcast with experienced dentist and practice owner Dr. Justin Griffin (also...

Case acceptance is one of the biggest challenges for dentists—especially early in your career. In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , Dr. Haley Schultz breaks down the patient psychology and communication strategies that help patients move from hesitation to confident treatment decisions. You’ll learn how patient mindset, trust, and clear communication play a critical role in treatment p...

** Build Your Financial Game Plan with Twinleaf Financial ** ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ What does it really look like to go from dental associate to practice owner? In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley sits down with one of her practice owners, Dr. Kris Bano to break down his journey from new grad to 50/50 dental practice partner. He shares exact steps he took to evaluat...

Listen in before you sign that associate contract. Choosing your first associate dentist job can make or break your early career — and most new grads have no idea how to properly evaluate a dental practice. In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , Dr. Haley walks you through exactly how she ranked the dental offices she personally considered working at as an associate dentist. She breaks d...

Dr. Kris Bano is less than five years out of dental school — and already a partner at Centreville Family Dentistry. In this episode, we break down how he went from new grad at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to rapidly growing his clinical skills in implants, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and full-arch cases — all inside a rural private practice. If you’re a young dentist wonderi...

** Build Your Financial Game Plan with Twinleaf Financial ** ⁠⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ ⁠ Physician Home Loans for Dentists: Building vs Buying, Hidden Costs & Smart Budgeting Thinking about buying or building a home as a dentist? In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , Dr. Haley breaks down physician home loans (also known as dentist mortgages) and explains how these specialized...

Is stretching really the answer to dental pain? 👀In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , host Dr. Haley sits down with physical therapist John Besharse to challenge everything dental professionals have been told about pain, posture, and prevention. With over a decade of experience treating dentists and dental assistants, John breaks down why chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain is so co...

** Build Your Financial Game Plan with Twinleaf Financial ** ⁠ https://www.twinleafadv.com/ In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast , host Dr. Haley Schultz shares her 2026 goals and how she’s intentionally aligning her personal life and dental career as she prepares for the next season— starting a family . Haley dives into the importance of creating synergy between health, finances, and pr...

What REALLY Makes a Dental Practice Thrive? 26 Years of Hard-Earned Wisdom with Dr. Tarun Agarwal What happens when you stop creating a job and start building a business ? 👀 This week on The Dental Download Podcast , we’re sitting down with Dr. Tarun Agarwal , a seasoned dentist with 26 years of experience , to unpack what it truly takes to build a sustainable, fulfilling dental career — especial...