In this special episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with John, Jordan, and Riley from Dental City, a dental supplies distributor, during the 2026 Dykema Conference, to discuss the realities of dental group growth, DSO expansion, manufacturer partnerships, and the infrastructure required to keep dental practices supplied with the products they…
“Technology will help the end product. But it’s not only technology. The technique is important to take advantage of that technology.” Prosthodontist Dr. Roberto Macedo shares how he achieves predictable restorative outcomes using standardized adhesive cementation protocols and Kulzer’s ISM Universal Plus cement system. Drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Macedo…
“We’re not doing it for the systems part. We’re doing it to operate efficiently so we actually reduce stress in the practice.” – Ken Mathys In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, hosted by John Stamper and proudly brought to you by Dental City, Ken Mathys breaks down the operational frameworks that separate high-performing dental…
“A $1,000 annual maximum once covered 13 to 14 crowns. Today, it may only cover one crown.” In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Gary Takacs, widely known as dentistry’s “Podfather,” to examine the growing movement toward reduced PPO dependence and fee-for-service dentistry. Drawing from more than 45 years…
“70% of restorations that we now place today are replacements for existing restorations.” In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, hosted by John Stamper and proudly brought to you by Dental City, Dr. Neville Hatfield joins Michael Jeffery, Director of Product & Strategy at Pulpdent, to discuss the role of bioactive restorative materials in modern…
“You’re not taking money from them [patients] to gain more production for your office. You’re doing care for them to get them into a healthier state.” — Brenda Alberts In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Brenda Alberts, RDH, MS, Dental Hygiene Program Director at Midstate Technical College, to…
“Time is money, but in dentistry, it’s chair time—and that’s everything.” In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Brian Mergentime, Director of Dealer Partnerships at Solmetex, to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of practice performance: waterline compliance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. What starts as a conversation about…
You didn’t get into the room by accident. You earned your spot. In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with leadership expert Betsy Mitchell to tackle the personal side of professional growth. They dive deep into the silent killers of leadership: decision fatigue and imposter syndrome. Betsy shares a powerful…
“Sometimes you just have to start and make mistakes. Overplanning is never something that benefits you.” Welcome to a special summer highlight episode of Beyond the Operatory, brought to you by the team at Dental City. We are taking a brief two-week summer break from our regular scheduling to bring you a curated masterclass featuring…
“We are not pay-to-play. The stage is not for sale, it’s never been for sale, and you can’t buy your way onto it.” In this final installment of a special three-part interview series on Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Brian Colao, Member and Director of the DSO Industry Group at Dykema….