The Raving Patients Podcast

In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Barrett Cox, Director of Performance Marketing at Net32, to discuss what dental marketing actually looks like in 2026. From online reputation and Google reviews to AI, paid advertising, and patient retention, Barrett shares practical strategies that help practices grow without wasting their marketing budget. Rather than cha...

AI is changing dentistry faster than ever, but when it comes to marketing, not everything should be automated. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Michael Myers, CEO of DelMain, to discuss how dental practices can use AI to attract more patients without losing the authenticity that builds trust. From AI-powered search engines and Google's evolving algorithms...

What if one of the biggest growth opportunities in your practice isn't finding new patients but reconnecting with the ones you already have? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Ben Fish, Founder and CEO of EngageDent AI, to discuss how artificial intelligence is helping dental practices recover lost revenue, reduce no-shows, improve case acceptance, and stren...

What separates thriving dental practices from those constantly struggling with team turnover, communication issues, and operational chaos? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with former NCAA National Champion, AP National Coach of the Year, and executive coach Matt Doherty to discuss how championship-level leadership principles can transform dental practices. Dra...

What happens after orthodontic treatment ends? For many practices, it's a missed opportunity. Patients lose retainers, stop wearing them, and eventually see their results begin to shift. Meanwhile, practices lose touch with patients and leave recurring revenue on the table. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Dr. Blair Feldman, orthodontist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Retainer Club, t...

What if the biggest issues in dentistry are the ones you can't see? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with renowned prosthodontist and innovator Cherilyn Sheets to discuss how new diagnostic technology is changing the future of dentistry. Cherilyn shares the story behind Interview and Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD), a science-based system designed to...

What if the biggest reason your marketing is not working has nothing to do with your marketing company? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with dental marketing expert Nicole Toudouze to unpack the most common marketing mistakes dental practices are making today and what dentists need to do differently to actually see results. Nicole shares practical insights fro...

What if the biggest revenue leak in your practice isn't production… but what happens after treatment is completed? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with returning guest Shreyas Parab, co-founder and CEO of Daydream, to unpack how AI is transforming dental billing, insurance verification, and revenue cycle management. Shreyas shares how growing up in his mother'...

What if everything you thought you knew about local search… is only half the story? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with local search expert Mike Blumenthal to unpack what's actually driving visibility, engagement, and patient acquisition today. From the evolving role of AI to why fundamentals like reviews, branding, and user experience still dominate, this conversation challenges the short...

What if your biggest growth opportunity isn't your marketing… but how your team communicates? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with returning guest Danny Bobrow to break down the human side of practice growth. From the first phone call to treatment acceptance, Danny explains why trust, empathy, and communication skills are the real drivers behind case acceptance and long-term patient loyalty...

What if the biggest thing holding your practice back isn't your skills… but how you run the business? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Dr. Rehan Shahid to break down the real shift dentists must make to grow, scale, and reclaim their time. From understanding your numbers to building systems and empowering your team, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to move from overwhelmed...

If your membership plan isn't driving real retention and recurring revenue… it's probably broken. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Paul Lowry, CEO of Dental Menu, to unpack why most dental membership plans fail and what practices should be doing instead. From understanding the difference between access-based care and traditional discount models to leveraging subscriptions, rewards, and...

What if the biggest threat to your dental practice isn't competition… but your own physical health? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Caitlin Parsons, dental hygienist and ergonomics and wellness consultant, to unpack how chronic pain and stress are silently impacting productivity, team dynamics, and patient experience. Caitlin shares her personal journey from nearly leaving...

What if the biggest growth opportunity in your dental practice isn't outside… but already sitting inside your system? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Lorie Streeter to unpack the real growth formula most practices overlook. While many dentists chase new patients, Lorie reveals why the true driver of sustainable growth lies in reactivating existing patients, strengthening systems, and e...

Most dentists think growth comes from doing more… but what if it actually comes from doing less, better? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Kelley Tyrrell to break down what she calls The Excellence Curve—a smarter, more scalable way to grow your orthodontic and aligner cases without burning out. Kelley shares how micro-education, intentional delegation, and engineered systems can transfo...

Being visible online used to mean showing up in search results. Now it means being the practice AI tools choose to recommend when patients ask for help finding a dentist they can trust. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with marketing expert Adrian Lefler, CEO of MySocialPractice, to break down one of the biggest changes coming to dental marketing. AI tools like...

Why do so many talented professionals feel stuck even when they have the skills and ambition to succeed? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with executive coach Thomas Passalacqua to explore how mindset, self-awareness, and leadership clarity can help dental professionals move past fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau welcomes Thomas P...

Compliance might not be the most exciting part of running a practice, but it can protect your patients, your team, and your business. In this episode, Will Gilmore breaks down the real-world basics of OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control, plus how to stay calm and ready if an investigator ever walks in. Dr. Len Tau sits down with Will Gilmore of Elevate Compliance to talk about what dental practices...

Patients are saying "I'll think about it" more than ever — not because they don't want care, but because they can't see how to afford it. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau and Nancy Coy break down how dental practices can rebuild trust, improve the money conversation, and create a clear path from diagnosis to a confident "yes." Dr. Len Tau sits down with Nancy Coy of FinanceRx to talk about what really...

Are you paper rich but cash poor? If your practice looks successful on reports but doesn't feel successful in your bank account, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau welcomes Tala Batarseh, visionary behind Dentala Coaching and Consulting. Tala shares practical strategies for managing dental practices by data rather than emotion, helping dentists gai...

Trust is essential in every dental practice. But blind trust? That's where financial leaks begin. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with certified fraud examiner Julie Rentz to uncover how embezzlement happens in dental offices, the red flags most doctors miss, and the simple systems that can prevent thousands in lost revenue. Embezzlement in dentistry is more common than most practice owners...

Bleeding gums are not normal — and ignoring them could be costing your patients far more than their teeth. In this episode of The Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau takes a rare clinical deep dive with dental hygienist, educator, and founder of Microbelink DX, Jennifer Seider. Together, they unpack the science behind bacterial testing, why periodontal disease should be treated as an infection (n...

AI is changing how patients find dentists—but it's not replacing your front desk tomorrow. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Evan Maass (Founder/CEO of DentistOffices.com) to break down what's real vs. hype in AI, where dental marketing is still failing practices (hello, "mystery SEO reports"), and how visibility is shifting from traditional Google search toward AI-driven recommendations...

Most dentists assume that paying massive tax bills is just part of success — but that belief could be costing you millions. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with tax strategist Rachel Michaelov, Founder and CEO of Practice Wealth Partners, to uncover the most common (and costly) tax mistakes dentists make — and how proactive planning can legally reduce tax liability, sometimes all the way to...

What if attracting better patients, reducing no-shows, and cutting insurance headaches could all happen before someone ever walks into your practice? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Tobi Bosede, Founder and CEO of Dental Find, to explore how smart marketplaces, prepaid care, and membership-style models are reshaping dental growth. Tobi shares her journey from building AI systems for Fo...