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Becker's Dental + DSO Review Podcast — 300 episodes

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Dr. Kwane Watson, Founder and CEO of Kare Mobile Inc.

2

Elevating Patient Engagement Through Hygiene Coaching

3

Faraz Edalatpajouh, DDS, CEO of Clark St. Dental Partners

4

From Pilots to Scale: Making Lab Management Stick

5

Robert Trager, Owner of Dentists for Airport Employees

6

Leveraging Dental Sleep Medicine to Generate Extraordinary Organic EBITDA Growth with Avi Weisfogel

7

Barry Lyon DDS Dental Director for Main Street Children's Dentistry and Chief Auditor for Dental Care Alliance

8

Amanda Tebbe, Chief Operations Officer at SOH Dental

9

Dr. Corey Anderson, Dentist and Practice Owner at Affordable Dentures & Implants in West Virginia

10

Scaling Dental Training with Dr. Lincoln Harris, Founder and CEO of RipeGlobal

11

Ahmed Farag, State Dental Director at the Oregon Health Authority

12

Travis Zick, Owner of Apex Dental Lab Group

13

Dr. Hillary Abel, Doctor Development Advisor at SALT Dental Partners and President of the District of Columbia Dental Society

14

Manish Naik, President of Dental and Vision at Cigna Healthcare

15

Annie Sawyer, Director at 3D Dentists

16

Global Perspectives on Dentistry with Dr. Qoot Alkhubaizi

17

Dr. Anshelle Tucker, Clinical Director at Aspen Dental

18

Matt Steele, Director of State and Local Advocacy at CareQuest

19

Rick A. Mars, DDS, Dental Care Group President and Align (Invisalign) Global Faculty Member

20

Krista Kappus, DDS, a private practice dentist in California

21

Mark Censoprano, Co-Chief Executive Officer of MAX Surgical Specialty Management

22

Nick White, DMD, of Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry

23

Stan Kinder, President and Founder of Everything DSO

24

Jon Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer at Smile Doctors LLC

25

Ian Mcnickle, Chief Executive Officer of Icon Dental Partners

26

Connected to Grow: What Growth-Minded DSOs are Getting Right in 2025

27

Phil Cassis, CEO of Providence Dental Partners

28

Christopher Blann, COO of Positive Impact Dental

29

Thomas Passalacqua, Director of Business Development at The Smilist

30

Tackling the Hygienist Shortage with Support, Technology and Growth at Dental Care Alliance

31

Vilas Sastry, CEO of Teledentistry.com

32

Turning Happy Patients into Powerful Advocates

33

Rob Odell, Owner of wpDuo

34

The Power of Clinical Engagement in Dental Strategy: A Conversation with Dental Care Alliance

35

Clinical Excellence, Compact Controversies, and the Role of DSOs with Dr. Catherine Watkins

36

Julian Osorio, Prosthodontist and Owner at South Boston Dental Group

37

Improving Access and Advancing Care: A Conversation with Bryan Carey, CEO of Benevis

38

Transforming Oral Health Access and Innovation with Delta Dental CEO Sarah Chavarria

39

Dr. Geith Kallas, CEO and dentist at Smile Makers Dental Center

40

Francesca Pregano, COO of Smile Makers Dental Center

41

Sam Patel, CEO of Imagine Orthodontic Studio

42

Leadership, Technology & Trends in Dentistry: A Conversation with Dr. Bradley Dykstra

43

Rick Valachovic, DMD, MPH, Executive Director of the NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management

44

Katherine Yale, Student at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, & Josh Whipple of Pacific Dental Services

45

Phil Cassis, Co-Founder & CEO, and Dr. Jason Mann, Co-Founder & Chief Dental Officer of Providence Dental Partners

46

Bryan Carey, & Dr. Jane Whang, DDS, of Benevis

47

Jeff DeBellis, COO of MAX Surgical Specialty Management

48

Alexa Brackin, VP of Communications and Business Development at Houston Texas Dental Spa

49

Masters and Mentors: Shaping Leadership and Innovation at Heartland Dental

50

Dr. Marci H. Levine, Clinical Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at NYU College of Dentistry

51

Tim North, CEO of P3 Partners Inc.

52

Dr. Carolina Perdomo Ruiz, Dentist with Boston University’s Global and Population Health Department

53

Troy Bage, CEO of Tend Dental

54

Ananya Shah and Will MacInnis, Co-CEOs at Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners

55

Dr. Cedrick McDonald, President of Victory Dental Center LLC

56

Dr. Kartik Antani, Owner and Practicing Dentist at Napa Family Dental in Albuquerque

57

Dr. Shilpi Priyadarshini, Regional Managing Director at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics

58

Geith J. Kallas, DDS, founder of Smile Makers Dental Center

59

Frank Balkum, CEO of XPRT DSO Advisory Group

60

Oussama Founas, founder of Dentologie

61

Mariz Tanious, Chief Dental Officer at Affinity Dental Management

62

Demias Pegues, CEO of MyOrthodontist North Carolina

63

Automating Data: No More Manual Hassles

64

Jay Glazer, Director of Business Development at DC Dental

65

Revolutionizing Dental Care: A Conversation with Heartland Dental's Chief Digital Officer

66

Dr. Efrain Coronado, Dental Director at Sage Dental

67

Dr. Sibera Brannon, Practice Owner at Affordable Dentures and Implants

68

Dr. Manu Chaudhry, President of Capitol Dental Care

69

Dr. Sundeep Rawal, Senior Vice President of Implant Support Services at Aspen Dental

70

Dr. Catrise Austin, owner of VIP Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry

71

Dr. Alexander Einbinder, Owner of Grace Dental Smiles and Caterpillar Dental

72

Exploring Access and Affordability in Orthodontics with Dr. Larry J. Moray, Founder of My Orthodontist NC

73

Dr. Desmon Brown, Vice President of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Support Services at Aspen Dental

74

Kevin Prehn, President at Concorde Career Colleges & Travis Franklin, CFO at Heartland Dental

75

Dr. Kathryn Alderman, Founder and CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance

76

Dr. Jason Auerbach, Founder of Riverside Oral Surgery and co-CEO of MAX Surgical Specialty Management

77

Dr. Jason Genta, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Smile Brands

78

Tori Lynch, Dental Operations Specialist

79

Caitlin Reen, Clinical Director of Hygiene and Assisting at Tend

80

Dr. Mark Doherty, CEO of Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Services and Southcoast Endodontics

81

Hollie Stevenson, VP of Affiliate & Government Relations at Dental Lifeline Network

82

David Sopp, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at First Choice Dental

83

Dr. Seth Gibree, Senior Director of Clinical AI and Innovation at Heartland Dental

84

Ben Hernandez, CEO and Managing Director at Skytale Group

85

Dr. Joe Rubis, Associate Dentist at Great Lakes Dental Partners

86

Cami Luljak, Senior Director of Operations at Imagen Dental Partners

87

Dr. Jeffrey B. Carter, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the U.S. Dental Surgery Network

88

Cyrus Lee, CEO of Permanente Dental Associates

89

HR Insights from Heartland Dental

90

David Ortiz, Director of Operations at Secure Dental and Co-Founder of DentVia

91

Ryan McCostlin, Founder and CEO of Tailwater Dental Partners

92

Ray Caruso, CEO of Lone Peak Dental Group

93

Dr. Andrew Goldsmith, Owner of Northshore Dental

94

Rose House, Regional Director of Operations in Illinois at P1 Dental Partners

95

Navigating Private Equity in Dentistry: Insights with Brian Hamilton, Chief Development Officer at Allied OMS

96

Dr. Ronald Saffar, Founder of My Orthodontist

97

Dr. Mahtab Sadrameli, Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, at M Sadrameli DMD

98

Dr. Jordan Cooper, Owner of Cooper Family Dentistry and partner at MB2 Dental

99

Dr. Tammeka Nickleberry, CEO of TLN Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

100

Haim Haviv, Founder and CEO of Hudson Dental

101

Navigating Staffing Challenges and Embracing Dental Technology with Dr. Frank Clayton

102

Dr. Marlon Brown from Gateway Dental and Implant Center

103

Balancing Innovation and Personal Touch in Dental Care with Nina McCormack

104

The Evolving Face of Dentistry: Insights from a 40-Year Industry Veteran

105

Dr. Bradley Dykstra, Founder and CEO of MMI Smiles Dental Group

106

Dr. Emily Letran, CEO of Sea Breeze Dental

107

Adapting to Modern Challenges in Orthodontics: A Conversation with Dr. Gabriela Hricko of Great Expressions Dental Centers

108

Financial Fitness for Dentists: Automating Your Way to Success

109

Mariah Muhammad speaks with Himanshu Tiwari, Director of Quality and Risk Management at Sun Life Health Medical and Dental

110

Dr. Alexander Einbinder, Dentist at Caterpillar Dental

111

Dr. James Younan, Director of Dental Services at Sun Life Health

112

Dr. Jim Arnold

113

Navigating the Future of Dentistry: A Conversation with Adam Richichi, CEO of Archway Dental Partners

114

Dr. Raj Puri, Owner of Smiles Dental Center

115

Matt Carlston, Dentist at Comfort Dental

116

Driving Same-Store Growth in Dental Practices

117

Bela Perez-Torres, Director, Hygiene Strategy & Operations, Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

118

Richard Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer at U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM)

119

Dr. Chad Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer at Carpenter Dental

120

Navigating the Consolidation Wave: Tips for Practice Owners

121

Your Mouth Isn't an Island: Understanding the Oral-Systemic Connection

122

Dental Data Security: Blind Spots and Building Redundancy with InsideDesk

123

Dr. Kyle Hollis, Chief Clinical Officer at SGA Dental Partners

124

Changing Layers of Dentistry: Patient Behavior, PPOs, and the Role of Membership Plans on Practice Growth

125

Infection Control at the Office: A Deep Dive

126

How the Chicago Dental Society can boost a dentist’s career path – and be good for business.

127

The Full Arch Landscape: Balancing Speed with Patient Care

128

Armanda Lester, Vice President of Operations at North American Dental Group

129

Heartland Dental adds Maryland practice + Abra Health Group opens integrated medical-dental practice in New Jersey

130

Dipesh Patel, Founder and CEO of Blueprint Smiles Dental Group

131

Innovations in Dentistry: A Conversation with Dr. Seth Gibree, Senior Director of Clinical AI and Innovation at Heartland Dental

132

Wisconsin governor to sign bill authorizing dental therapists

133

5 recent Heartland Dental moves

134

Heartland Dental expands in North Carolina + Sage Dental opens 2nd office in 6 days

135

Cracking the Code of Scale: RCM in the Eyes of a 10-Location Powerhouse

136

Kleer Insights: Navigating DSO Dynamics in 2024 with Resource Consolidation, Tech Solutions, and Dental Success featuring Dan Crawford and Greg Mahoney

137

8 dental leadership moves

138

Michael Adelberg, Executive Director of the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)

139

Suzanne Ebert, VP of Dental Professional Career Services at American Dental Association

140

From Drips to Dividends: Why Smart Water Management Boosts Your Practice

141

Heartland Dental's Workforce Success: Strategies, Engagement, and Growth with Tyler Micenheimer, SVP of Talent Acquisition

142

Dental real estate company acquires 8 locations + Affordable Dentures & Implants to open 30 offices in 2024

143

De-risking Your DSO with a Trusted Partner

144

Aspen Dental opens 14th California office + Specialized Dental Partners expands in Ohio, Georgia

145

Marilyn Sandor, Founder and CEO of GoodCheckup

146

SmileDirectClub to shut down

147

Jeffrey Tomcsik, CEO of Grand Dental Group

148

Abe Jarjoura, Founder & Owner, Dental Care Team Group

149

5 recent dentistry 'firsts'

150

The AI Revolution in Dentistry: Transforming Patient Care, Marketing, and Business Outcomes

151

Haim Haviv, CEO & Founder of Hudson Dental

152

Dr. Catrise Austin, Cosmetic Dentist and Celebrity Branding Coach at VIP Smiles

153

Kristen Cusack, CEO of Phase 1 Equity

154

Dr. Bradley Dykstra, CEO of MI Smiles Dental Group

155

Decoding Dental Excellence: Guardian Dental's Strategic Leap with Jarvis Analytics – A Conversation with Directors Donnie McMaster and Ephy Weinberg

156

Biden Administration proposes rule to add adult dental coverage as essential health benefit under ACA: 4 notes

157

Elevating Oral Healthcare with Dr. Theresa Wang of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers

158

Harold Gornbein, Head of Business Development at Apex Reimbursement Specialists and Genesis Dental Partners

159

Santosh Patel, President of Complete Specialty Solutions

160

MB2 Dental adds partners in Arizona, New York + Affordable Care opens Virginia, Ohio locations

161

Dr. Noel Liu, Owner of Secure Dental

162

Tobi Bosede, CEO at DentalFynd

163

Heartland Dental partners with 2 Florida practices + 3 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know

164

Dr. Richard Huot, CEO of Beachside Dental Consultants, Inc.

165

6 dental leadership moves

166

Dental Care Alliance expands in Delaware + Sage Dental opens Florida practice

167

Peter Alemis, Chief Development Officer at Family Dental Care

168

8 dental staffing updates to know

169

PE-backed DSO acquires 2 Texas dental practices + ProSmile sells SmartArches brand to private equity company

170

2 Minnesota group practices form dentist-led DSO + Sage Dental opens Georgia practice

171

Henry Schein hit with cybersecurity incident

172

Myechia Minter-Jordan, President and CEO, and Kaz Rafia, Chief Health Equity Officer, both from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

173

Consolidating and Simplifying Using Technology

174

Chicago dentists file suit against Chicago Public Health

175

The Difference Maker of AI in Dentistry

176

Artificial intelligence in dentistry: 5 recent updates

177

Common Operational Challenges for DSOs

178

MB2 Dental makes 1st expansion in Wisconsin + US Oral Surgery Management expands West Coast presence

179

Technology's Role in Lagging Reimbursements

180

MB2 Dental partners with Kentucky practice + 4 dental leadership moves

181

6 dental acquisitions in August

182

The Road to the Highest Honors of Dentistry

183

The Importance of Independent Auditing of Cybersecurity for DSOs

184

US Endo Partners Renames to Specialized Dental Partners + 3 Dental Leadership Moves

185

New York considers adding dental therapy + Imagen Dental Partners expands in California, Minnesota

186

Heartland Dental Adds Colorado Practice + Espire Dental Gains Investment from Ironwood Capital to Fuel Growth

187

5 Federal Government, Policy Updates for Dentists to Know

188

Dental365 Acquires 2 Offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts + Oakpoint Affiliates with North Carolina Practice

189

California Passes Law Bringing More Clarity to Dental Benefit Plans

190

Growth and Development in the Dental Industry

191

Using Dental AI to Treat Patients More Efficiently

192

7 Dental Technology Updates

193

Heartland Dental Launches Continuing Education Program + 4 Dental Leadership Moves

194

Sage Dental Continues Florida Expansion + 2 Schools Appointing Dental School Deans in July

195

Delta Dental of California's Legal Counsel Suffers Data Breach

196

Richard A. Huot, DDS, Chief Executive Officer at Beachside Dental Consultants

197

CMS Proposes Additional Dental Codes for ASCs in 2024

198

Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, FICD, King Endodontics & US Endo Partners

199

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers Taps Former Straumann Exec as CEO + Bond Orthodontics Expands in California

200

Lightwave Dental Partners Gets private Investment + Cornerstone Dental Specialties Acquires 6 Practices

201

Dave Salciccioli, Chief Strategy Officer at Singing River Dentistry

202

David Thoni, Chief Growth Officer at Independence Dental

203

Sonrava Health Acquires 24 Dental Offices in 3 States + PE-Backed DSO Expands into Texas

204

Vimal Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer at Empire Dental Arts

205

Dr. Bernice Teplitsky, Owner of Wrigleyville Dental Group

206

Lisa Ward, Vice President of Communications at Association of Dental Support Organizations

207

John Button, Executive Chairman at CollectiveCare Dental

208

Ready or Not: AI is Here in Dentistry

209

Dr. Scott Kalniz, Founder of Kalniz DSO Advisory Group

210

The Evolution of Patient Communication in the DSO

211

American Dental Hygienists' Association CEO Ann Battrell Dies + Imagen Dental Partners Appoints New CFO

212

Ray Caruso, CEO of Lone Peak Dental Group

213

Sage Dental Opens 100th Practice + Western Dental Relocates, Expands California Office

214

Oliver Gelles, Chief Marketing Officer at OrthoFi

215

Giving Back to Communities - Dr. David Foster's Mission Trip to Honduras

216

Biolase to Cut 20% of US Workforce + SGA Dental Partners Adds 100th Office

217

Managed Care of North America Hit with Data Breach

218

Dr. Jason Auerbach, Founder of Riverside Oral Surgery

219

Cyrus Lee, DMD, Chief Executive Officer at Permanente Dental Associates

220

Revenue Cycle Management Through the Lens of a Former DSO Executive

221

Integrating AI into Dentistry

222

Illinois bill requires dental offices to give patients 30-day notice of closure + more

223

CMS Adds Oral Health Initiative to Strategic Plan + Image Specialty Partners Expands in California

224

Jonathan Mason, Chief Clinical Officer at Select Dental Management LLC

225

Premier Care Dental Management Expands in New Jersey + 4 Dental Organizations Adding Practices in Florida

226

5 Federal Government, Policy Updates for Dentists to Know

227

Building a Scalable and Successful Membership Plan for your DSO

228

Illinois Dental Office to Pay $300K Settlement Over Alleged False Claim Act Violations + More

229

Marquee Dental Partners Adds 3 Practices in Florida + 2 New DSO CEOs to Know

230

2 Minnesota Orthodontists Partner to Launch New Practice + Liberty Dental Plan Taps Dr. Rosa Roldan as Chief Dental Officer

231

The Smilist Names Andrew Mintz as CEO + More

232

Trends and Tips on Oral Cancer

233

Henry Schein Acquires Dental Distribution Company + Texas Woman Arrested for Practicing Without a Dental License

234

Espire Dental Acquires Colorado Practice + 3 Dental Organizations Naming New Presidents

235

Henry Schein in the News: 6 Updates

236

U.S. Oral Surgery Management Enters Pennsylvania, New Mexico + 3 DSO Investments Totaling $355M

237

Western Dental Opens California Office + 4 Dental Acquisitions in April

238

Affordable Care Opens North Carolina Practice + Oak Dental Partners Lands $153M in Financing

239

Paving the Way for a More Efficient DSO Revenue Cycle

240

The Economic Climate for Dental Practices: Setbacks and Solutions - with Sunbit

241

Espire Dental Appoints New CFO + 2 Recent Dental Practice Closures to Know

242

Aspen Dental Hacked, Patient Data not Compromised + Walmart Health Set to Expand Dental Care Access in Oklahoma

243

Former ADA President Dies at 80 + Pacific Dental Services Opens 19 Oractices in 4 Months

244

Dental Tech Company Gains $40M Growth Capital Investment + 5 Dental Leadership Moves

245

Dental Monitoring Files 2 Patent Infringement Claims for its Remote Dental Scanner + More

246

Image Specialty Partners Acquires Oregon Orthodontics Practice + 3 Dental CFO Moves

247

How IV Sedation Can Help You Grow Your Practice or DSO!

248

Our Move to the Cloud: One DSO Shares Their Experience Moving to a Cloud-Based Practice Management Solution

249

Washington State Governor Signs Bill to Improve Dental School Faculty Recruitment

250

OrthoFX Earns FDA Clearance for Clear Aligner System + Guardian Dentistry Partners Gains Alabama Practice

251

6 Federal Government, Policy Updates for Dentists to Know

252

6 Private Equity Deals in Dental in Q1

253

Freedom Dental Partners Acquires Dntl Bar + North Dakota Weighs Expanded Dental Benefits Under Medicaid

254

Elliot Zibel, CEO of Select Dental Management LLC

255

Mitchell Ellingson, DDS, Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder, Gen4 Dental

256

Joseph Wineman, DMD, Chief Executive Officer & Owner at Wineman Dental

257

ADA Updates CDT Codes: 3 Things to Know + 3 Dental Groups Expanding into New States

258

Dental Care Alliance Surpasses 400 Practices + Beacon Oral Specialists Enters Florida Market

259

Growth for Dental Practices in Economic Uncertaitnty

260

7 Dental Workforce Updates

261

Mosaic Dental Collective Partners with Private Equity Firm + Benevis Appoints New CFO

262

8 Dental Groups Expanding in the West

263

Leah Sigler, the President of TheTeleDentists

264

Affordable Care Opens Georgia Practice + 5 DSOs Expanding in the Midwest

265

High Point University Dental School Developing World's Largest Simulation Lab

266

Dental Care Alliance Adds Chicago Practice, Reaches 50 Midwest Offices + Premier Dental Care Management Hits 115 Offices

267

4 Things Dentists Need to Know about the MATE Act

268

Walmart Partners with Quip, Adds Teledentistry Services + 5 Dental Practice Openings

269

Guardian Dentistry Partners Expands in North Carolina, Florida + 3 DSO Deals Totaling $36M

270

6 Dental Payer Updates

271

Endodontic Practice Partners Adds 14 Offices + 4 Updates on Dental Schools

272

Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Tighten Dental Supply Chain + Premier Care Dental Management Enters New Hampshire

273

7 Dental Leadership Moves

274

Allied OMS Adds 3 Practices in Colorado, Oregon + USOSM Launches Reimbursement Program for Medical Missions

275

California's Updated Mask Policy: What Dentists Should Know

276

How Dentistry is Evolving with Dr. Cindy Roark of Sage Dental

277

3 New Dental Technologies + 4 Dental 1sts to Know

278

USOSM Adds Practices in 3 States + 3 Updates From 3 DSO Giants

279

4 Dental Acquisitions

280

How Data and Analytics are Helping Improve Patient Care in Dentistry

281

Bluetree Dental Gains $32M Private Equity Investment + Louisiana Dentist Debuts Dental Implant Robot

282

CMS Clarifies No Surprises Act for Dentists: 4 Things to Know

283

Premier Care Dental Management Acquires Massachusetts Practice + Imagen Dental Partners Adds Practices in Oregon, Wisconsin

284

9 Dental Leadership Moves

285

5 Recent Dental Partnerships to Know

286

US Endo Gains California Practice + 3 Pacific Dental Services Moves in 4 Weeks

287

5 Recent DSO Milestones + More

288

Pacific Dental Services, High Point University Partner to Expand Epic Health Record System

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Sage Dental Continues Expansion in Georgia, Florida + Oakpoint Hits 40 Practices

290

Brident Dental & Orthodontics Opens New Texas Office + Washington, DC, Oral Surgeon Debuts Dental Implant Robot

291

US Endo Gains Kansas Practice + Pacific Dental Services Invests in Medical Device Company

292

SmileDirectClub to Pay $2.95M in Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

293

Inclusion and Purpose in the Workplace

294

3 Dental Milestones to Know + 3 Dental Leadership Moves

295

Zerita Buchanan, DDS, Commonwealth Fund Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Founder of Dental Dreams

296

Imagen Dental Partners Expands in California, Illinois + 4 Dental C-Suite Moves to Know

297

When is the Best Time to Consider Private Equity and Which Model is Right for me?

298

Community Dental Partners Adds Texas Practice + 2 Teledentistry Updates to Know

299

Sage Dental Opens 2nd Office in 1 Week + 4 CMS Updates for Dentists to Know

300

KidZdent Joins Dental Care Alliance + 5 Dental Groups Expanding on the East Coast