In this episode, host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Dr. Dan Butterman from Spear Education who shares insights from his 30+ years in dentistry on mastering clinical skills, improving case acceptance, and implementing systems. They discuss how Spear Education helps dentists elevate their skills, reduce stress, and achieve better patient outcomes. Here’s what they cover:–…
In this episode, host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Brenda McNulty from DSO FACTS who shares her 30+ years of experience helping dental practices streamline systems, hold teams accountable, and reduce stress. We explore the biggest challenges dental practice owners face and how to tackle them effectively. Here’s what they cover:– Brenda McNulty’s Journey in…
In this episode, host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Dr. Lincoln Harris from RipeGlobal who dives into the challenges new dentists face after dental school and how to bridge the training gap. Learn how simulation, repetition, and mentorship can fast-track your skills and give you the confidence to thrive in real practice. Here’s what they…
In this episode, Dr. Addison Killeen shares key lessons on leadership in dentistry. Learn how to guide your team, make confident decisions, and build a practice that runs smoothly without burning you out. Here’s what they cover: Leadership mistakes dentists make. Mentoring and developing your team. Practical strategies to improve daily practice operations. Servant leadership…
In this episode, host Patrick is joined by Dr. Bradley Dykstra who shares strategies for growing and managing dental practices without burning out. Learn how to evaluate your practice, make smart expansion decisions, and optimize systems so your business runs smoothly even when you step away from the chair. Here’s what they cover: -Common mistakes…
In this episode, Patrick sat down with Eric Vickery, President of Coaching at All-Star Dental Academy, to tackle one of the biggest challenges dentists face today: case acceptance. They dive deep into the communication habits that may be holding your practice back, and how to guide patients toward saying “yes” without feeling pushy. They break…
This episode dives into one of the biggest challenges dental practices face today, keeping your best team members engaged and empowered. Host Patrick is joined by Robyn Reis from All Star Dental Academy, who shares practical insights on building a strong practice culture and managing your team for long-term success. They unpack why so many…
This episode is about something every dentist faces but not enough talk about. Host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Lisa Grogan to unpack the subtle ways providers accidentally undersell treatment… and what to do instead. They dive into the mindset traps that cost practices revenue, why patients say “no” when they might actually mean “not…
This episode gets personal. Host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Brandi Hooker Evans to explore the often-ignored emotional side of dentistry.They talk about the real reasons patients avoid care, how shame shows up in the dental chair, and what providers can do to shift from judgment to partnership.Whether you’re trying to improve patient trust, reduce…
We’ve talked about AI in dentistry before, but not like this. In this episode, Patrick is joined by Dr. Shervin Molayem, periodontist and co-founder of Trust Dentistry AI, to dive into how artificial intelligence is changing treatment planning and what dentists need to know to stay ahead. They cover real-world use cases, from clinical decision…