The Raving Patients Podcast

What happens when you stop building your dental practice around what you have to do and start creating more space for the dentistry you genuinely love? In this episode of The Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau talks with cosmetic dentist Allie Frounfelter about finding your passion in dentistry, transitioning into comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, implementing digital workflows, empowering your...

What if AI isn't here to replace your dental team, but to help your best people do more? In this episode of Raving Patients, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Cory Pinegar, founder of REACH, to explore how dental practices can combine great human talent with AI to work more efficiently without losing the personal connection patients value. Staffing continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing den...

Your next patient may not find your dental practice through a traditional Google search. They may ask AI who the best dentist is, and what AI says about your practice will depend on the digital story you're building right now. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau welcomes back Rita Zamora, founder of Connect90 and author of Get Found, Get Liked, Get Patients, to discuss how...

Waiting until you "feel ready" to own a dental practice could be one of the most expensive decisions of your career. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Brian Hanks, founder of Dental Buyer Advocates and author of How to Buy a Dental Practice, to talk about why younger dentists are waiting longer to become practice owners and what that delay could really cost...

Spending more money on Google Ads does not automatically mean more new patients. In fact, what happens after someone clicks your ad may matter just as much as the campaign itself. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Michael Lyjak, former Google trainer and founder of Efficiency Marketing, to break down what really drives PPC performance for dental practices....

Your practice can be producing plenty of dentistry and still be leaving a surprising amount of money on the table. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Ori Bekerman, founder of Practice Alpha, to uncover one of the most overlooked revenue leaks in independent dental practices: the billing process. After building, operating, and selling a multi-location dental...

The biggest cybersecurity threat to your dental practice may not be a hacker trying to break through your firewall. It could be a vendor you already trust. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Anthony Jurjevic, CISSP, founder and CEO of Techspedient, to uncover the cybersecurity risks many dental practices do not realize are already inside their networks. With...

What if one of the biggest growth opportunities in your dental practice isn't finding more new patients, but bringing back the patients you already have? In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Aman Garg, founder of 10X Dental, to talk about the hidden revenue sitting inside overdue and unscheduled hygiene lists. While many practices invest heavily in new patient...

What if the biggest thing holding your practice back isn't marketing or clinical skill, but the way you're thinking about growth? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Eric Morin, founder of Tower Leadership, to explore what it really takes to transform a successful dental practice into a scalable business that creates freedom, profitability, and long-term wealth. If you've ever felt trapped...

Your practice management software holds plenty of data, but is it giving you the insights you actually need to grow? In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Vin Cardillo, founder of Pronto Dental, to discuss why tracking the right metrics matters more than simply collecting data. From profitability and benchmarking to missed phone calls and perio performance, Vin shares how dentists can make s...

What if the problem isn't your marketing, but what happens after the lead comes in? Too many dental practices spend thousands on ads only to watch potential patients disappear because of slow follow-up, poor communication, and broken systems.  Dr. Len Tau welcomes Tim Hines, President of Briteline Dental, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing dental practices today: converting high-value...

Your practice management software isn't the problem. More often than not, it's the workflows behind it. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Jill Nesbitt, founder of Optimize Dental Consulting, to discuss how dental practices can maximize their technology, improve patient experience, and eliminate operational bottlenecks without constantly chasing the next software solution. Whether you're...

Burnout has become one of the biggest challenges facing dentists today, but it doesn't have to define your career. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Dr. Len Tau sits down with returning guest Dr. Eric Block to discuss the realities of burnout, the hidden stressors dentists face, and the practical systems that can transform a chaotic practice into one that supports both professional s...

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...