Episodes
300
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Join our Becker's Healthcare team as we interview a variety or leaders across the dental and DSO space to learn best practices, share challenges and exchange ideas. Send future podcast guest recommendations to Laura Dyrda at ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com
In this episode, Kelly Daly, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Expert on Dental Fear, discusses how dental anxiety impacts patients and providers, common misconceptions about anxious patients, and groundbreaking research using digital tools and telehealth to make evidence-based treatment more accessible
In this episode, Mariya Ogg, Hygiene Coach, Dental Care Alliance, and Elizabeth Gattorno, Hygiene Coach, Dental Care Alliance, discuss the critical connection between oral and systemic health, the evolving role of dental hygienists in prevention and early diagnosis, and how mentorship and technology are empowering clinicians to practice at the top of their license.This episode is sponsored by Dental Care Alliance.
In this episode, Caitlin Walker, Manager at the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, and Rebecca Cornille, Chief Dental Officer at Vista Community Clinic, join the podcast to discuss expanding oral health access across communities. They share insights on improving coverage for seniors, emphasizing prevention for youth, and the powerful impact of community partnerships in driving better dental health outcomes.
In this episode, Dr. Kwane Watson, Founder and CEO of Kare Mobile Inc., joins the podcast to discuss addressing access challenges in care delivery. He shares how organizations can enhance production goals while increasing profitability, and how adopting new technologies is helping drive efficiency and expand access to care.
In this episode, April Welker and Kym Davis, Dental Hygiene Coaches at Dental Care Alliance, discuss how structured hygiene coaching strengthens patient education, clinician engagement, and quality of care. They share how investing in culture, leadership, and professional development helps reignite passion, improve retention, and elevate outcomes across dental practices.This episode is sponsored by Dental Care Alliance.
In this episode, Faraz Edalatpajouh, DDS, CEO of Clark St. Dental Partners, shares how his organization is adapting to rising costs, regulatory changes in California, and shifting payer mixes while continuing to grow. He also discusses the role of AI in dentistry, DSO challenges in a high interest rate environment, and the leadership skills needed for long term success.
In this episode, Brandon Belford, Vice President of Procurement at Heartland Dental, discusses how a doctor led, best value sourcing strategy and Diamond Trusted designation help scale lab and supply management across more than 1,900 practices while maintaining quality, affordability, and practice autonomy.This episode is sponsored by Heartland Dental.
This episode features Robert Trager, Owner of Dentists for Airport Employees, as he discusses the rising costs of running a private practice and the challenges posed by insurance in today’s dental landscape. He also shares his excitement about the role of AI in dentistry and how it’s shaping the future of patient care.
In this episode, Avi Weisfogel, Founder and CEO of Restfull - powered by the International Academy of Sleep, shares his journey from dentistry to building innovative solutions in dental sleep medicine. He explains how Restfull removes the obstacles that have kept DSOs from leveraging dental sleep medicine to boost organic EBITDA growth.This episode is sponsored by Restfull.
Barry Lyon DDS Dental Director for Main Street Children's Dentistry and Chief Auditor for Dental Care Alliance, reflects on the lingering effects of the pandemic and the rising costs of operating a dental practice. He discusses concerns around tariffs and their potential impact on the profession while also sharing his perspective on the ongoing evolution of dentistry.
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