Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

Dentistry has lost focus: Reinstating prevention over the big case with Dr. Gordon Christensen!

All on X ... Cosmetic cases for everyone ... new grads with no experience. We've lost our way in dentistry. Join Dr. Gordon Chrisensen and learn the data on what you're being told works long-term vs reality. From implants, to Zirconia, to the most highly marketed CE courses ... you're going to be shocked!

Is your marketing actually worth the spend?

Here's a tough question: how much money must be spent monthly to grow? Is it delivering 5X ROI consistently? Some know. Some don't. Some burn through marketing companies hoping for a win, yet some already have the right company and miss it internally on the phones. But if you don't measure it,  you're just guessing, and therefore you can't improve it. Join Pamela, David, and Nick Jasacomb of CallRail & get a free trial to find out if what you're doing—or want to do—is or can deliver.
The episode is published in partnership with CallRail!

Who is your real client, the patient or your team? with Dr. Tarun Agarwal

Traditionally our "clients" have always been our patients. But is that true in today's world? Or are our clients our team members, including associates?! In this episode, Dr. Tarun Agarwal explains how we are competing with each other to get the highest quality team. Do you have the tech new grad associates are wanting? Do your DA and RDH teams know what services you are providing in your office from your chair? Is everyone on the same page? You might not be doing the things necessary to be successful in this new business model of dentistry but Tarun is here to help!

Do we trust dental schools enough to eliminate clinical boards? With Matt Shafer and Sheli Cobler

The ADA, ADHA, ADEA, and ASDA think dental compacts are dentistry's ticket to mobility and portability of licensure. That's a great thing if it's done right! The question is ... with the variations in delivered education from dental school to dental school, is this solution the right one? And can we trust organizations that are supposed to be looking out for our best interests? In today's episode, Pam and David are joined by Sheli Cobler and Matt Shafer to discuss the pros and cons of dental compacts. Where do you land on the issue?

The Dental Warranty Revolution with Max Zanan

If you could increase new patient output, case acceptance, and your bottom line while decreasing your cancellations and no shows with one tool ... would you do it? Join Pam, David and Max Zanan in this week's Dentistry Unmasked episode as they patently solve three of dentistry's largest challenges in one fell swoop ( and liten in to get your free copy of The Dental Warranty Revolution). This read alone will transform your practice!Max@dentalprotectiongroup.com

Young dentists: Do you build it, buy it, or stay an associate?

With a half million in debt (or more) DSO's and so many Facebook dentists complaining about their dental life ... what's the best path to success and happiness? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David spend some QT with Dr. Scott Leune and unpack exactly how one's fastest path to dental, financial, and general freedom in life is NOT building anyone's dream but your own!

5 things we're tired of hearing from dentists with Rich Madow!

What's the sentence that makes you roll your eyes every time? A personal favorite of ours: "That might work in your practice, but it won't work in mine." In this episode, we dive into the top sayings that occur in dentistry that we are so over with our friend, Rich Madow!

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!