Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

How to earn free money with Howie Rappaport

Free money? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not! This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David sit down with credit card rewards specialist and travel expert, Howie Rappaport, to uncover the secrets of turning your everyday purchases into incredible rewards. Whether it’s free travel or cold, hard cash, Howie shows how strategic spending can lead to major perks. If you want to learn how to maximize the money you’re already spending and make your life a little richer, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss!

Should you get a prenup? with Spencer Welch and Alexander Erwig

Did you get a prenup? Should you have? And if you didn't, is it too late to protect yourself? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with attorneys Spencer Welch and Alexander Erwig to tackle a topic more important than many realize. With half of us likely to wish we'd made this move, you'll learn why a prenup could be essential for dentists and, more importantly, how to bring up this delicate conversation in a tactful and effective way. Don’t miss these expert insights that could safeguard your financial future!

Pediatric dentistry: triggers, outbursts, and behavior management

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into the challenges of pediatric dentistry. How confident are you in managing children in your practice? Does your dental school pedo rotation really cover all the skills you need for today’s pediatric patients? More importantly, are the behavioral management techniques you learned still up to date with modern standards? To answer these questions, Pam and David are joined by Dr. Anand Patel, a pediatric psychiatrist, who shares invaluable insights on how to better manage young patients. Whether you’re looking to update your skills or learn what’s currently acceptable (and what’s not), this episode is packed with practical advice you won’t want to miss!
 

Fear-based dentistry: What it is and how to break away! With Dr. Rob Ritter

Many dentists operate under fear—fear of losing patients if they drop insurance plans, fear of unhappy patients or team members. But this week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Rob Ritter, who challenges dentists to break free from these fears. Dr. Ritter shares powerful strategies for growing as a professional, becoming the best dentist you can be, and being compensated fairly. It's time to stop undervaluing yourself and your work. Tune in to gain the skills and confidence to build a truly rewarding career!
https://www.theprotocollive.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Code-Greatness-Born-Grown/dp/055380684X
 

A message from your lab tech (Part 2): With Sam Alawie

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam continue their conversation with Sam Alawie. While last week focused on life and the power of hard work, this episode dives deep into implants, dental materials, and the invaluable things your lab tech wishes you knew. Tune in to discover key principles of dental materials that can help you create stronger, more beautiful, and long-lasting restorations. You won’t want to miss these expert tips that can elevate your clinical outcomes!
https://www.beverlyhillsdentallab.com/
https://magneeducation.com/
 

A message from your lab tech (Part 1): Life lessons

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam share the inspiring journey of Sam Alawie, a dedicated laboratory technician who immigrated to the United States and now runs one of the most prestigious dental labs in Beverly Hills. Sam's story is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, offering valuable life lessons and professional insights. Tune in to hear how his experiences have shaped his approach to creating exceptional tooth and implant-supported restorations and discover the strategies you can implement to elevate your own practice. Don't miss this episode filled with inspiration and practical wisdom for fulfilling your professional aspirations and practicing top-tier dentistry.
https://www.beverlyhillsdentallab.com/
https://magneeducation.com/
 

White spots be gone with resin infiltration with Dr. Erik-Jan Muts

This week, David and Pam chat with Dr. Erik-Jan Muts, the world authority on resin infiltration, to break down the critical steps for this minimally invasive, yet maximally impactful restorative solution. Whether you've tried resin infiltration with mixed results or you're curious about its reliability, Dr. Muts offers invaluable tips on case selection, accurate diagnosis, and clinical protocols that ensure success. This conversation is packed with practical insights that will boost your confidence and help you achieve exceptional outcomes with resin infiltration. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your practice with expert advice from a true leader in the field!

The Dentist-Dentist Practice Transaction: A viable option or a dead horse? With Dave Miller!

In this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam explore practice transitions with expert Dave Miller. Contrary to popular belief, private transitions are still very much alive, and Dave reveals how dentists can achieve comparable cash-outs through private transactions just as they would with a DSO sale. This episode is a must-listen for young dentists dreaming of practice ownership and for those who prefer to avoid "going corporate" as they plan their exit strategy. Tune in to discover the hear the lesser heard truths when contemplating a private practice transition.

Ortho Secrets for the General Dentist Revealed with Dr. Courtney Lavigne!

This week, David and Pam have a captivating conversation with the one-of-a-kind Dr. Courtney Lavigne. She's an AACD-accredited dentist-turned-orthodontist whose unique blend of cosmetic expertise and deep understanding of tooth mechanics offers invaluable insights for general dentists performing aligner therapy. Dr. Lavigne's perspective will transform how you approach patient care, making you rethink every photo you take and every case you treat. If you want to elevate your aligner cases and view your patients through a more refined lens, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in before your next aligner case!

Insurance plays games, but we can win with Angela Holland!

This week, David and Pam uncover one of the biggest missteps in the insurance credentialing process—accepting the initial fee schedule from insurance companies without negotiation. This costly mistake can lead to significant financial losses over the span of your career. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Effective negotiations, both before you credential and as an ongoing practice, you can save millions in write-offs and secure better reimbursements from the plans you work with. Tune in to learn proven strategies that will empower you to work with, not be played by insurance companies.