The Tooth Sleuth Podcast

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Michael Neal. Dr. Neal is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Build My Team. He is a practicing Optometrist in private practice in Hawley, Pennsylvania. He founded Build My Team to solve his own hiring struggles in his practice by modeling how companies like Disney and the Four Seasons hire. The process worked so well he expanded it to help friends...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Corey Raymond and Tommy Bruneau. Dr. Raymond was the founder and CEO of the Academy of Modern Implant Dentistry, in Philadelphia and has now started a multi-state dental implant office focusing on full arch treatment along with being the Director of Clinical technologies for Implant Direct. Dr. Raymond's goal is to bring the most up to date digital workf...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Alex Nottingham, CEO and Founder of All-Star Dental Academy®. He is a former Tony Robbins top coach and consultant, having worked with companies upwards of $100 million. Alex received his Juris Doctor (JD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University.   Give a listen as Greg Essenmacher and Alex Nottingham discuss their...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Austin Moffat. Austin is the founder and managing partner of DSO CFO, an accounting and financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the dental industry. With deep expertise in dental financial management, Austin serves as a fractional CFO and trusted financial strategist, helping dentists optimize cash flow, profitability, and overall financial healt...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Colleen Huff. As the "Dental Insurance Coach," Colleen is revolutionizing revenue cycle management and insurance processes for practices nationwide. Colleen's expertise culminated in her debut book, "A Mouthful of Insurance," released in July 2024. Give a listen to Greg and Colleen as they explore the journey of transitioning from a solopreneur to a business...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Uche Odiatu. Uche is a published author, certified personal trainer, cert Yoga instructor, professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a practicing dentist.   Give a listen to Uche Odiatu, a practicing dentist and wellness advocate, discusses the critical connection between oral health and overall fitness. He emphasizes the importan...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Daniel Masuda Lehrman. He's a Fee-Only Fiduciary and Founder of Masuda Lehrman Wealth LLC, serving clients locally in Honolulu, Hawaii and virtually nationwide.  Prior to starting his own firm, he was a Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab in their Downtown Honolulu office. He worked in financial planning for 10 years at Vanguard, Fidelity,...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Guy Flannery. He Graduated from University of Michigan Business School and worked in the CPA field for ten years.  One of his CPA clients was an independent dentist who took him on a journey through the dental sector.  His stops included: (1) a private dental managed care insurance company; (2) growing a large dental service organization (DSO); and growing a...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Dar Radfar. Dr. Dar's an international speaker on Sleep Apnea/Snoring, Low Level Laser Therapy, Marketing, Medical Billing and much more! His passion for speaking includes personal development and spiritual strategies that help anyone manifest the life of their dreams! When they lead with Love, Kindness and Empathy, they are unstoppable! Give a listen to...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Matt Ornstein , co-owner of Dental Pitch Brokerage & Owner of Oak Dental Partners (a 75 location DSO). They represent  doctors, dentists that want to sell their dental practices or their dental groups. So they only represent sellers and they only operate and negotiate in the best interest of selling doctors to get them the highest price and best terms possib...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Rob Laizure. He has 19 years of dental industry experience. He co-founded FullContour.com, the world's first outsource dental design center. After 3Shape acquired FullContour in 2017, Rob served as the CEO for six years. In 2020, Rob led the launch of 3Shape Automate, the world's first dental CAD AI Design platform.     In 2023, he became the EVP of Strategy...

On this week's episode, I sat down withDr. Abhishek Nagaraj. Dr. Raj is an entrepreneur with a deep calling for dentistry as his primary focus. He is also a full arch Implant surgeon and helps mentor and develop his associate doctors into Super-GP's by removing barriers to their success and empowering them to become elite clinicians over time. He envisions a world where dentists are in charge of t...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Avi Patel, the leading aligner educator on social media, with over 60k followers seeking his expert advice and clear aligner tips. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Avi discovered his passion for aligners early in his career, transforming his approach to dentistry and inspiring him to help dentists worldwide. As the CEO and Founder of Clear Aligner A...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Ken Kaufman. Ken thrives as an executive in high-growth organizations; since 2004, Ken has served in CFO and President/CFO roles in venture capital and private equity-backed organizations, helping to drive growth of 3 to 10x during his tenure at each. He served as CFO at Community Dental Partners as they grew from 15 to 80 locations, and at Nuvia Dental Impl...

In this milestone 100th episode of the Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg reflects on the journey of the podcast, celebrating its growth and the valuable insights shared by guests. He emphasizes themes of vulnerability, leadership, and self-care that have emerged throughout the episodes. Greg also highlights the importance of community support in the dental industry and expresses gratitude to listeners an...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Zach Anderson. He is the Head of Partnerships at ONEderful Finance. They provide a multi-lender patient financing platform, built for the dental industry, that enables patients to submit a single application and receive multiple offers from lenders who can finance the treatment they need and deserve. He's spent much of his career in the consumer financing in...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dina Lynch Eisenberg. Dina's professional journey is marked by innovation and a deep commitment to positive change. She blends a dynamic mix of cutting-edge consulting strategies with decades of experience across industries such as healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Dina's impact extends to the dental sector, where she helps DSOs and...

This week, I sat down with Jake Goates, a seasoned sales and marketing expert with over 20 years of experience across industries like hospitality, home services, call centers, SaaS, and dentistry. Since 2013, he has consulted with over 5,000 dentists nationwide, helping them maximize marketing efforts while reducing unnecessary spending. As the founder of GOAT Marketing Consultants, Jake provides...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Jim Arnold. Dr Jim has been a leader in the dental industry for over two decades, leveraging his experience as a clinician, multi-practice owner, and educator to empower dentists in achieving personal and professional success. Through his ventures, Luxury Dental Retreats (LDR) and Foundation Dental Services (FDS), Jim provides transformative opportunitie...

On this week'episode, I sat down with Leslie Icenogle. Leslie brings over 40 years of dental industry experience, specializing in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and medical billing for dental practices. As the founder of Dental Classroom, LLC, she offers recorded courses and live coaching to help dental teams optimize cash flow, leverage medical benefits, and improve case acceptance rates. Give a li...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Jessica Martin. As a licensed school psychologist and dental practice co-owner, Jessica Martin helps private practice healthcare professionals be more profitable by fine tuning the patient experience.  She has created systems and strategies to remove some of the most common barriers to healthcare - patient anxiety being a huge one of them.  Jessica has also...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Atia Black. With a strong background in dental sales and relationship building, Atia has made a lasting impact in the dental industry by driving collaborative partnerships and supporting practice growth. Her expertise spans areas of practice management, revenue optimization, and client satisfaction, making her a trusted resource for her clients and partners...

On this week's episode, I sat down with the GnA Consult Team. Mervie Gabriel, as the Podcast Manager for The Tooth Sleuth podcast, she has been proudly working alongside Greg for nearly two years, with a milestone anniversary coming up on August 2025. Passionate about creating engaging and impactful content, Mervs plays a vital role in managing the podcast's production and ensuring every episode d...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Daniel Richards. Daniel began his career in financial services at the age of 23 and has always had a passion for helping people find peace of mind in their financial future. He was a top-producing advisor and Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. He founded CFO Dental Partners in 2015 after seeing a growing need among dental practic...

On this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Brad Hughes DDS, the founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners, an emerging dental group with 8 locations between Indiana and South Carolina. A 2007 graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and a third-generation dentist.  With a passion for growing teams and helping others thrive both personally and professionally, Dr. Hughes has dedicated...