Today we’ll hear from Dr. Rob Ritter, a general dentist with over 30 years of experience specializing in cosmetic dentistry. He’ll share what it takes to achieve and maintain career satisfaction; why it’s essential to define the level of care you want to provide, surround yourself with like-minded colleagues, and create a practice that reflects…
Dentists face significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout than the general population—and it’s something we don’t talk about enough. Our guest today is Dr. Joshua Austin, a full-time restorative dentist. He lectures nationally and internationally on clinical dentistry and mental health. Dr. Austin understands the pressures of operating a dental practice firsthand. After…
Today we’ll be talking about what it takes to build a really successful practice. We’re talking with Dr. Graziano Giglio, a highly respected prosthodontist in New York City—one of roughly 250 prosthodontists competing in the same market. Dr. Giglio leads a thriving practice with 13 operatories, three dentists, and a team of 20, giving him…
Are we truly at the point where one composite material can handle both the strength demands of posterior restorations and the aesthetic requirements of anterior teeth without compromise? This question has divided the dental profession for decades as clinicians weighed the trade-offs between different material properties. Dr. Sam Simos brings over three decades of clinical…
Are you feeling that creeping sense of exhaustion that makes you dread Monday morning? That disconnect where you’re going through the motions but not really present with your patients? Caitlin Parsons is a registered dental hygienist with 15 years of clinical experience and founder of The Aligned Hygienist. She’s also a public speaker, podcast host,…
Are you sitting on a goldmine of untreated cases in your own practice? Most general dentists don’t realize that approximately 80% of their existing patients have some form of misalignment that could benefit from clear aligner therapy. Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist, founder and CEO of Clear Aligner Advisor, and recognized as the…
Are you still relying on a website that hasn’t been touched in years? If Google notices your site is stagnant, it will drop you in search rankings, making it nearly impossible for potential patients to find you online. Brandon Bosch, President and Founder of Dr. Marketing, brings 15 years of expertise working exclusively with dental…
What if the goal of periodontal therapy isn’t just managing disease, but achieving true periodontal remission? And how do we move beyond the subjective measurements we’ve relied on for decades to embrace precision assessment that transforms patient outcomes? Our guest today is Marianne Dryer, a registered dental hygienist with a master’s degree in education from…
Are you still relying solely on 2D radiographs for diagnosis when 3D technology could be revealing critical pathology you’re missing? Could integrating advanced CBCT imaging transform not just your diagnostic capabilities, but your entire practice workflow and patient experience? Dr. Lori Trost brings extensive clinical expertise to this discussion as a comprehensive restorative dentist who…
What if the hygiene department isn’t just cleaning teeth — but could actually be the most powerful growth engine in your entire practice? What if optimizing hygiene could transform patient relationships, reduce doctor stress, and naturally drive production without chasing procedures? This episode features Tiffany Wuebben, a registered dental hygienist and founder/CEO of The Hygienepreneur,…