# dentist — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 24 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dentist. Page: Feed: --- ## [Advocates push for stronger dental safety laws in Texas after child’s death: 6 notes](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/advocates-push-for-stronger-dental-safety-laws-in-texas-after-childs-death-6-notes/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Advocates are pushing for stricter dental regulations in Texas after a four-year-old patient’s death, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Aug. 20. Six notes: 1. Aithana Arriaga died of a drug overdose in April at Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth. 2. Chrishelle Hemphill, DDS, was arrested and charged with the child’s death in July. \[…\] The post Advocates push for stronger dental safety laws… ## [25M+ patients affected: The largest data breaches in dentistry](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/25m-patients-affected-the-largest-data-breaches-in-dentistry/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The largest data breaches in dentistry from the last three years have affected more than 25 million patients. Here are 10 dental data breaches with the highest number of individuals affected: 1. DentaQuest: 15,000,000 2. Managed Care of North America Dental: Nearly 9 million 3. Absolute Dental (Las Vegas): More than 1.2 million 4. Chord \[…\] The post 25M+ patients affected: The largest data… ## [WVU dental school cuts ribbon on first phase of renovations, adds 4 clinics](https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/wvu-dental-school-cuts-ribbon-on-first-phase-of-renovations-adds-4-clinics/) _2026-08-20 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Morgantown-based West Virginia School of Dentistry cut the ribbon on a new clinical space, according to an Aug. 19 report from MetroNews. The renovation adds four new dental clinics, which include orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, a dental innovation center and the school’s dental group practice. The upgrades were funded by a $12.6 million Congressionally Directed Spending \[…\] The post WVU dental… ## [3 DSOs entering new states](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/3-dsos-entering-new-states-5/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Here are three DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states: 1. Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. 2. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center plans to open its first location in Rhode Island. 3. Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity added a multi-site orthodontic practice in \[…\] The post 3 DSOs entering new states… ## [Lone Peak Dental Group’s growth in 2026: 5 moves](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/lone-peak-dental-groups-growth-in-2026-5-moves/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Englewood, Colo.-based Lone Peak Dental Group has set itself up for continued growth after completing a $170 million recapitalization and securing a $15 million investment earlier this year. Five updates in 2026: 1. Lone Peak Dental Group completed a $170 million recapitalization led by TCW Steel City, a private credit platform. 2. In July, the \[…\] The post Lone Peak Dental Group’s growth in 2026:… ## [Aspen Dental opens North Carolina office](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/aspen-dental-opens-north-carolina-office-3/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened a new practice in Selma, N.C. The practice offers comprehensive dental services such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures and implants. It accepts most insurance plans and offers financing options for uninsured patients. The office is led by Mohammad Spouh, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release. The opening comes \[…\] The post Aspen Dental opens North… ## [From bundt cakes to bone grafts: USOSM’s new CFO on scaling oral surgery](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/from-bundt-cakes-to-bone-grafts-usosms-new-cfo-on-scaling-oral-surgery/) _2026-08-20 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Jennifer Ellis spent years managing the finances behind 800-plus bakery locations. Now she’s bringing that multi-unit playbook to a very different industry — one where staffing shortages and complex regulations make growth a far trickier recipe. Ms. Ellis joined Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management as its new CFO earlier this month, bringing with her \[…\] The post From bundt cakes to… ## [The economics of dentistry fundamentally changed — and won’t be reversing](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/the-economics-of-dentistry-fundamentally-changed-and-wont-reverse/) _2026-08-20 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The dental industry’s economics look nothing like they did in 2019. For many practice leaders, the more pressing question isn’t when things will return to normal, but whether they ever will. In the past few years, labor costs have increased significantly. Insurance reimbursements are flat or falling. Patient case acceptance has dropped. These two CEOs \[…\] The post The economics of dentistry… ## [Straine enters 17th state with acquisition of Idaho practice](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/straine-enters-17th-state-with-acquisition-of-idaho-practice/) _2026-08-20 · Cameron Cortigiano · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine has acquired its first practice in Idaho, marking its 17th state. The dentist-owned network acquired Bird Dental Studio in Idaho Falls, Idaho, led by Jayson Bird, DDS, according to an Aug. 20 news release from Straine. Bird Dental Studio provides implant dentistry, All-on-X full-arch restorations, cosmetic dentistry, IV sedation and general dentistry. \[…\] The post… ## [Ziauddin BDS students take 3rd place at Asia Pacific Dental Summit in Indonesia](https://www.dentalnews.pk/20-Aug-2026/ziauddin-bds-students-third-place-asia-pacific-dental-summit-indonesia) _2026-08-20 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: Two third-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from Ziauddin University have earned international recognition after securing third place in a scientific poster competition at the Asia Pacific Regional Summit in Makassar, Indonesia. ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kabx8bFGP7G2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Govt steps back from 5-year BDS, 4-year programme to continue](https://www.dentalnews.pk/20-Aug-2026/govt-steps-back-5-year-bds-4-year-programme-continue) _2026-08-20 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped back from its planned shift to a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) academic programme, with the existing four-year BDS structure set to continue following a fresh review of the controversial reform before the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination. ## [24 DSOs launched in the last 5 years](https://www.beckersdental.com/dso-dpms/18-dsos-launched-in-the-last-4-years/) _2026-08-19 · Ariana Portalatin · Becker’s Dental Review – DSO + Dental News_ The DSO field has seen an explosion of growth over the last few years, with several new organizations joining the competition. Here are 24 DSOs that have launched in the last five years. Note: This list includes DSOs, MSOs and other dental partnership organizations. This list is not exhaustive. 2026 1. Amani Dental Partners 2. \[…\] The post 24 DSOs launched in the last 5 years appeared first on… ## [ZocDoc Dentist Responds to Scared Jew: “Free Palestine”, Wishes for “Dead Zionists” 33 Times in Two Days](https://mazelitscorner.substack.com/p/zoc-doc-quiet-dr-ahmed-mataria) _2026-08-19 · Mazelit Airaksinen · Mazelit's Corner_ His dental license should be investigated, his teaching positions terminated, and patients made aware of his disturbing rhetoric” says Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism. ## [Dental College HITEC-IMS, Cleft Care Foundation join hands to strengthen cleft care](https://www.dentalnews.pk/19-Aug-2026/dental-college-hitec-ims-cleft-care-foundation-mou-cleft-awareness) _2026-08-19 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ RAWALPINDI: Dental College HITEC-IMS, in collaboration with the Cleft Care Foundation, organized an interactive awareness session on cleft lip and palate for house officers, postgraduate trainees and faculty members on July 28, 2026, bringing clinical education and community-focused cleft care together. ## [APDSA Pakistan turns oral-health lessons into a Smile Journey for Karachi children](https://www.dentalnews.pk/19-Aug-2026/apdsa-pakistan-junior-smile-champion-karachi-dental-camp) _2026-08-19 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: Oral-health education for children does not always have to begin with a lecture about brushing and cavities. ## [Startup vs Acquisition, Which Path Actually Wins?](https://www.thrivingdentist.com/) _2026-08-19 · The Thriving Dentist Show_ Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on the startup vs acquisition decision that shapes a dental career. The three situations where a startup actually makes sense, and why most dentists do not qualify for any of them. A real coaching client who was collecting $700,000 on $1 million in production, replaced $300,000 in annual PPO write-offs with $15,000 in Ekwa SEO marketing, and grew collections to $1… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/takacslearningcenter/TDS763.mp3?dest-id=85047) ## [#356 Win The Day — Afzal Haque](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dental-leaders-podcast/episodes/356-Win-The-Day--Afzal-Haque-e3nab54) _2026-08-19 · Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi · Dental Leaders Podcast_ Afzal Haque joins Payman as a specialist endodontist and owner of Stretford Road Dental Practice, along with its referral clinic M41 Indo, in South Manchester, having spent ten years as a general dentist before making the switch. He talks candidly about hating endodontics as a young dentist, the wife who talked him into rotary instrumentation and then, years later, into selling their house to fund… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/124119652/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2F429709650-44100-2-a6462458a3549.mp3) ## [2026 3D Summit Recap: Small Steps, Big Future](https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bd14a87) _2026-08-18 · Dr. Tarun Agarwal · Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal_ The 2026 3D Summit was more than a continuing education event—it was a reminder that the right community, education, and small decisions can create a much bigger future. In this episode, T-Bone and Meredith look back at the 2026 3D Summit, which took place in Orlando this past March. From standout speakers and clinical insights to team-building moments at Universal and late-night karaoke, they… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/3bd14a87/b5f333a2.mp3) ## [Karachi dental camp turns independence spirit into smiles for schoolchildren](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/karachi-dental-camp-dented-collective-serve2smile-oral-health-awareness) _2026-08-18 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: A day before Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day, a group of dental professionals, students and community volunteers brought a message of oral health and service to schoolchildren in Karachi. ## [Rotary Karachi walks for mouth cancer, polio and drug abuse awareness](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/rotary-karachi-walk-mouth-cancer-polio-drug-abuse-awareness) _2026-08-18 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: Rotary clubs in Karachi organised "Walk a Cause - Mouth Cancer Awareness, Polio Awareness and Drug Abuse", bringing together healthcare professionals, government officials, civil society representatives and community organisations to raise awareness about oral cancer, harmful substance use, drug abuse and the continuing. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VCzboEI6X7u8) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Pakistan’s dental colleges ‘not ready’ for 5-year BDS shift, Baqai Pro VC says](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/pakistan-dental-colleges-not-ready-5-year-bds-transition) _2026-08-18 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ Pakistan's transition to a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme may have settled one long-running debate over the length of dental education, but a potentially bigger question is now emerging: are the country's dental colleges actually ready to deliver the expanded degree at the standard expected of it? Prof Dr Kashif. ## [Palestinian Dentist calls for “Death to Zionists Everywhere”, says they "Worship the Devil"](https://mazelitscorner.substack.com/p/palestinian-american-professor-calls) _2026-08-17 · Mazelit Airaksinen · Mazelit's Corner_ “If he has any Jewish or Zionist patients left, he is basically wishing death upon them." ## [Generic IT vs Industry-Specific Dental Support with Josh Wallace of IT Harbor](https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ddfde79) _2026-08-17 · Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network · Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership_ In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, host Caitlin Embree interviews Josh Wallace, president of IT Harbor, to discuss why specialized IT support is a critical component of any successful dental organization. Josh shares how IT Harbor naturally transitioned into the dental sector after assisting with new practice builds, choosing to remain vendor-agnostic to provide the best, most… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/7ddfde79/b25e3453.mp3) ## [Nurse Fired for Calling Jews “Vermin” Claims To Have Been With Luigi Mangione on Night of Murder](https://mazelitscorner.substack.com/p/nurse-fired-for-calling-jews-vermin) _2026-08-16 · Mazelit Airaksinen · Mazelit's Corner_ “He couldn’t have done it. He was with me at the laundromat all night🔥” claimed Hart. ## [NYC Doctor Apologizes for Remarks About Hasidic Jews, Blames "Addiction to Negativity"](https://mazelitscorner.substack.com/p/nyc-doctor-apologizes-for-remarks) _2026-08-15 · Mazelit Airaksinen · Mazelit's Corner_ "I will get this Facebook addiction under control" says Dr. Robert Guarino. ## [LCMD to host AI-powered clinic entrepreneurship bootcamp for young dentists](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/lcmd-ai-clinic-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-young-dentists) _2026-08-13 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: Young dentists interested in starting their own practices will have an opportunity to learn the business side of clinic ownership at a one-day AI-powered entrepreneurship bootcamp being organised by the AI Facilitation Cell of Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry (LCMD) on August 24, 2026. ## [MDCAT 2026 saga takes another turn as PMDC reopens registration](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/mdcat-2026-saga-pmdc-reopens-registration-august-17-21) _2026-08-13 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 has taken another turn, with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announcing a fresh five-day registration window for candidates who have yet to complete the registration process. ## [Sir Syed College names 3rd-year BDS student Maryam Israr Student of the Year 2026](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/maryam-israr-sir-syed-college-student-of-year-2026) _2026-08-13 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: Maryam Israr, a third-year BDS student at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences (for Girls), has been selected as the institution's "Student of the Year" for 2026, in recognition of her academic commitment, clinical development and international representation of Pakistan. ## [Don't Sign Another PPO Contract Until You Watch This](https://rss.com/podcasts/art-of-dental-finance-management/3052166) _2026-08-12 · Art of Dental Finance and Management_ Are PPOs quietly costing your dental practice hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this episode, PPO expert Shelley DeGroff reveals how hidden contract terms, outdated reimbursement rates, and insurance strategies can significantly reduce profitability without most dentists even realizing it. Host Art Wiederman sits down with Shelley DeGroff, founder of PPO Advisors, to unpack the complex world of… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/365439/3052166/art-of-dental-finance-management/2026_08_06_23_01_35_ec2a3ad3-8db9-4057-b8d8-de0d020de11b.mp3) ## [JMDC’s Battle of White Coats crowns 2nd-year BDS student champion](https://www.dentalnews.pk/12-Aug-2026/jmdc-battle-white-coats-2026-bds-champion) _2026-08-12 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ KARACHI: A second-year BDS student has emerged as the champion of "Battle of White Coats - Inter-Batch Dental Academic Championship 2026" at Jinnah Medical & Dental College (JMDC), beating finalists representing every BDS year in an academic contest designed to test dental knowledge, general awareness and quick thinking. ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lpkmjTeK9CuW) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [The Strategic Planning Episode](https://www.thrivingdentist.com/) _2026-08-12 · The Thriving Dentist Show_ Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on the one question that separates thriving dental practices from stuck ones: if your practice was as good as it could be, what would that look like? Three real coaching case studies — Invisalign starts from 3 to 29, solo to two-doctor, PPO-heavy to fully out of network by June 30th. The 68% statistic. The office manager hallway story. Why PPO plans are 30 times… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/takacslearningcenter/TDS762.mp3?dest-id=85047) ## [#355 The Caesar Method — Patrycja Galonzka](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dental-leaders-podcast/episodes/355-The-Caesar-Method--Patrycja-Galonzka-e3mutvg) _2026-08-12 · Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi · Dental Leaders Podcast_ Patrycja Galonzka joins Payman as business manager at Aspire Smiles in Warwick, having worked her way up from trainee dental nurse to the top of the practice after moving to the UK from Poland at nineteen. She talks candidly about the loss that pushed her to stay in the UK rather than go home, and how years spent as a barista and waitress taught her more about handling people than any… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/123745712/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F429193991-44100-2-a161a4e2cef1a.mp3) ## [Your Dental Practice Is Busy… So Why Aren’t You Making Money?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/682a2304) _2026-08-11 · Dr. Tarun Agarwal · Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal_ A full schedule doesn’t always mean a profitable dental practice. In this episode, T-Bone answers real questions from dentists dealing with some of the most common challenges in practice ownership, from schedules that constantly fall apart to record production months that somehow still leave you wondering where the money went. T-Bone breaks down how to build a schedule your team can actually… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/682a2304/c64d7b97.mp3) ## [Pediatric dentist Dr Seerat Abbas Rajput passes away](https://www.dentalnews.pk/10-Aug-2026/pediatric-dentist-dr-seerat-abbas-rajput-passes-away) _2026-08-10 · DN Report · Dental News - Obituary_ KARACHI: The dental community is mourning the death of Dr Seerat Abbas Rajput, a Karachi-based Consultant Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) and Oral Health Educator who devoted more than 12 years to caring for children and promoting better oral health. ## [How the World's Most Ambitious CEOs Think — And What It Means for Your Dental Practice](https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd43ab5d) _2026-08-10 · Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network · Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership_ In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, we explore what it truly means to step into the role of CEO of Your Dental Organization. As a dental provider scaling from a solo operation to a multi-practice group, your leadership leverage increases significantly as you multiply your impact across a larger team. However, elite dental leadership requires shifting your mindset away from strictly… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/bd43ab5d/dfb3b396.mp3) ## [Harvard-trained Dr Ninette Banday urges Pakistan to prioritize postgraduate dental training as BDS education evolves](https://www.dentalnews.pk/06-Aug-2026/dr-ninette-banday-postgraduate-dental-training-five-year-bds-pakistan) _2026-08-06 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ As Pakistan embarks on one of the biggest changes in its dental education system with the introduction of a national five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, Harvard-trained clinician and educator Dr Ninette Banday believes the country's next priority should extend beyond undergraduate education. ## EP 344: Stop "Should-ing" on Yourself: Reclaim Focus, Crush Comparison, and Take Control _2026-08-06 · Dentistry On FIRE_ We’ve all done it, scrolled through social media and thought, “I should be doing that by now.” Whether it’s comparing dental cases or life milestones, that toxic little word “should” can hijack your focus, erode your confidence, and leave you spinning in a cycle of procrastination and burnout. In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske breaks down how to escape the self-sabotaging trap… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL8897355039.mp3) ## [Is Your Marketing Actually Working? The Few Numbers Every Owner Should Watch](https://www.thrivingdentist.com/) _2026-08-05 · The Thriving Dentist Show_ Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on the five marketing numbers every dental practice should track and most do not. The two-chasms model. The conversion grading scale: A is 70%, national average is 33%, failing is below 50%. A coaching client who went from 12 to 38 new patients per month with zero extra marketing spend after their team's first real phone training. Plus, the bonus problems: missed… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/takacslearningcenter/TDS761.mp3?dest-id=85047) ## [#354 Connect The Dots — Agne Malisauskiene](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dental-leaders-podcast/episodes/354-Connect-The-Dots--Agne-Malisauskiene-e3ml4lg) _2026-08-05 · Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi · Dental Leaders Podcast_ Agne Malisauskiene joins Payman as the clinical lead at the Baltic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and one of the world's best-known minimally invasive composite teachers, having trained thousands of dentists from her purpose-built facility in Vilnius. She talks candidly about swapping punishing NHS-style hours in Lithuania for a much gentler introduction to UK private dentistry, and how a year at… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/123424880/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F428767121-44100-2-6ccbd650f5e53.mp3) ## [Are You Missing the Clarity of Vision Needed for Sustainable Dental Practice Growth?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aa448aa) _2026-08-03 · Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network · Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership_ In this solo episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Andrew Clingan tackles one of the most insidious threats to sustainable dental practice growth : a lack of clear vision. Using a real-world example of a highly successful but directionless young practice owner, Andrew explains how relying purely on talent and willpower eventually leads to spinning in circles. When you lack clarity, it… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1aa448aa/788d9412.mp3) ## EP 343: The Secret Muscle Behind Every Great Dentist: Certainty _2026-07-30 · Dentistry On FIRE_ Ever feel like you're doing all the right things, but still not breaking through in your practice or personal life?In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske dives into the one trait that silently determines your success as a dentist, parent, spouse, and leader: certainty. Whether you're facing indecisiveness with patients, burnout in your practice, or disconnection at home, Dr. Buske… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL5632479451.mp3) ## [The Mindset Every Dentist Needs to Avoid Burnout](https://rss.com/podcasts/art-of-dental-finance-management/3017386) _2026-07-29 · Art of Dental Finance and Management_ Dentistry is becoming more stressful than ever, and the effects go far beyond a busy schedule. Burnout, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress are impacting more dentists than many realize. In this conversation, Dr. Kristin Yont shares her personal journey through overwhelming stress and explains how it led her to discover evidence based strategies that transformed both her career and her life.… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/365439/3017386/art-of-dental-finance-management/2026_07_24_00_04_43_414a885f-c3c8-44b3-999b-0dc08a448bc4.mp3) ## [How to Make Your Hygiene Exams as Effective as Possible!](https://www.thrivingdentist.com/) _2026-07-29 · The Thriving Dentist Show_ In 2025, 60% of all high-value cases across Gary Takacs's coaching client base came directly out of the hygiene exam. This episode covers the full system: intraoral camera protocol, verbal pass-off, the personal detail that makes patients feel remembered, AI-powered patient note preparation, and how to balance efficiency with genuine connection. Plus, Naren on the 40% of the population actively… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/takacslearningcenter/TDS760.mp3?dest-id=85047) ## [#353 The Conference Kid — Shyun Patel](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dental-leaders-podcast/episodes/353-The-Conference-Kid--Shyun-Patel-e3mc08k) _2026-07-29 · Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi · Dental Leaders Podcast_ Shyun Patel joins Payman as a final-year dental student at Liverpool, best known for founding BDSA, the biggest undergraduate dental conference the UK has seen, and for buying his own practice before he's even qualified. He talks candidly about losing the Dental Society presidency election, the autoimmune diagnosis that reshaped how he thinks about time, and the fridge-flipping side hustle that… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/123125460/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-21%2F428358507-44100-2-88c92cd8f2b96.mp3) ## [FIRED: NYC Doc Who Claimed Orthodox Jews are Criminals, Unhygienic, Fraudsters](https://mazelitscorner.substack.com/p/fired-nyc-doc-who-claimed-orthodox) _2026-07-29 · Mazelit Airaksinen · Mazelit's Corner_ “I can confirm that this doctor no longer works with Northwell,” says Northwell PR rep Joseph Kemp. ## [TMD misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary root canals and extractions, Dr Murtaza warns](https://www.dentalnews.pk/27-Jul-2026/tmd-misdiagnosis-unnecessary-root-canals-cosmetic-crowns) _2026-07-27 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ KARACHI: Patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders may undergo multiple root canal treatments, restorations and even tooth extractions before clinicians recognise that the real source of their pain is not a tooth, consultant prosthodontist Dr Murtaza Raza Kazmi has warned. ## [S09 E06: Beyond dentistry: four pillars, better systems and the AI-powered practice manager](https://tworeds.libsyn.com/s09-e06-beyond-dentistry-four-pillars-better-systems-and-the-ai-powered-practice-manager) _2026-07-27 · Two Reds are Better than One_ In this episode of the Two Reds Podcast, Chris Barrow and Ashley Latter welcome back Julia Riese, Director of Marketing and Operations at Coastal Dental Care in Australia, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, systems, practice growth and the practical use of AI in dental business management. The first part of the conversation focuses on Julia's book, Beyond Dentistry: Mastering the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tworeds/s9e6.mp3?dest-id=452663) ## [Ask George: Is a Fee-for-service dental practice Right For You?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6d6df3c) _2026-07-27 · Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network · Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership_ In this episode of Ask George, Dr. George Hariri breaks down the pros, cons, and brutal truths of running a fee-for-service dental practice. While dropping insurance is a dream for many in dental practice ownership, George explains why going out-of-network is often like "swimming upstream". It becomes significantly harder to attract new patients and retain existing ones when they face higher… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c6d6df3c/874f6cea.mp3) ## [FIRED: Nurse Who Called Jews “Hooknose Hymies”, Said They Pray To “Satanic Star”](https://mazelitscorner.substack.com/p/fired-nurse-who-called-jews-hooknose) _2026-07-26 · Mazelit Airaksinen · Mazelit's Corner_ "You Jews tried to take Chirst out of Christmas... Go back to Israhell!" the nurse broadcasted to her public Facebook page. ## DentalBytes ep 173 - Building Something Bigger Than Yourself _2026-07-24 · Dentist on Demand - DentalBytes_ Send us Fan Mail Dentistry can be isolating—but it does not have to be. Marc sat down with Dr. Faraj Edher on location at the BC Dental Study Club headquarters in downtown Vancouver. Since our last conversation, the study club has grown to more than 3,500 members. But this episode is not simply about growth. It is about what becomes possible when education, community, leadership, and technology… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/890125/episodes/19522928-dentalbytes-ep-173-building-something-bigger-than-yourself.mp3)