Live from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting: Bridging the Gap with AI, 3D Printing & Worry-Free Workflows (Part 2) In the conclusion of our special live series from Chicago, Beyond the Operatory is behind the scenes with the industry’s leading innovators. Host John Stamper explores the “next wave” of dentistry—where high-tech AI meets human trust, and…
Live from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Beyond the Operatory brings you rapid-fire insights from leading dental manufacturers to answer one question: What’s changing in dentistry right now, and what should practices be paying attention to? In this special Part 1 episode, host John Stamper uncovers trends shaping the modern operatory, from innovations that cut procedure…
Is your practice culture accidental, or is it intentional? In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with leadership expert Betsy Mitchell to tackle the buzzword that everyone uses but few define: Culture. They discuss why culture is actually the “personality” of your business, how to manage the fear that comes…
Does that staff member have 20 years of experience, or 1 year of experience 20 times? In Part 2 of our Buying a Dental Practice series, host John Stamper and consultant Ken Mathys move from the “big picture” practice evaluation to the specific due diligence required to close the deal. They dive deep into the…
The P&L tells you what the practice did, not what you will do. In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with veteran practice consultant Ken Mathys for Part 1 of a deep dive into purchasing a dental practice. Buying a practice in 2026 is vastly different than it was twenty…
“You can’t buy your way out of this economic environment. You have to grow from within.” In this episode of Beyond The Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Brian Colao, Director of the DSO Industry Group at Dykema, to discuss the critical shift from “deal-making” to “business-building.” With interest rates up and Mergers and…
It’s not just a dental practice; it’s a $2 million business. Are you running it like one? In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with leadership expert Betsy Mitchell to discuss the critical skills required to excel as both a clinician and strategic leader for your practice. Many dental teams…
Talking isn’t enough—you need to connect to be heard. In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper is joined again by industry veteran Betsy Mitchell to discuss the invisible glue that holds a dental practice together: Emotional Intelligence (EQ). We dive deep into why “tone and tenor” matter more than the words you…
Public Health, DSO, Startup, or Private Practice? It’s a real-life “choose your own adventure” story—let us help you make the right choice. In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, host John Stamper sits down with Ken Mathys, a veteran dental business consultant with over 30 years of experience. They break down the paralysis of choice…
Successful dentistry requires more than clinical skill. Are you ready to lead your winning team? Welcome to the premiere episode of Beyond the Operatory, the podcast brought to you by Dental City that cuts through the noise of modern dentistry. In this debut, host John Stamper sits down with Betsy Mitchell, an industry veteran with…