In this episode, Dr. JP Bastien shares how he grew his practice from early-stage ownership into a thriving multi-doctor model by leading with empathy, recruiting intentionally and embracing technology without losing sight of core values. He reflects on the realities of hiring, leadership development, operational efficiency and the role of AI in modern dentistry, offering practical insights for dentists navigating growth while protecting culture and quality of care.

Before I can talk about building a community, you need to know a little about me, because my history is what made it possible. I’m Dr. Ashley Joves, a first-generation Filipino-American and an only child, born just outside Columbus, Ohio. Growing up, I often felt out of place, there weren’t many people who looked like me, and being an only child, I created my own worlds, telling stories and imagining siblings just to keep myself company.

This question has circulated around offices for decades: Do we submit crowns and other multi-visit procedures upon starting or at completion? The answer is not a simple yes or no. As with most things in life, it’s not that easy, and anyone giving you a straight answer is missing part of the story. So, let’s review the facts and the complete situation so you can decide what to do within your own office:

Get an inside look at how Dr. Pete McClellan built a thriving multi-location practice without losing sight of relationships, communication and clinical clarity. In this episode, he shares the systems, lessons and leadership principles that helped him scale sustainably, support mid-career dentists, and create practices where doctors can thrive without burning out.

In recent years, “AI in healthcare” has referred to tools that support radiographic diagnosis. Years earlier it referred to scripted chatbots pretending to hold a conversation. None of it fixed the communication gap that actually matters. But now we’re seeing something new: Agentic AI. This refers to systems that understand language and use it to autonomously perform actions.

Dr. John Bruce joins host Dr. Reza Ardalan to discuss innovative approaches to dental care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of mentorship in professional growth. From expanding clinical tools to personal stories that reveal his unique journey, this episode offers both practical insights and engaging anecdotes for dental professionals.

When my 25-year-old niece told me salary wasn’t her top concern in a job search, I realized just how much the workforce has evolved. Purpose now matters as much as pay — and in dentistry, that’s changing everything.

From a life-changing accident to building one of the top peri-implant practices, Dr. Marq Sams shares the lessons in resilience and leadership every dentist can apply.

Every now and then, a case comes along that reminds us why adherence to clinical protocol and sound judgment are indispensable in endodontics. This case, one of the most fascinating I’ve encountered, follows a patient 13 years after treatment and demonstrates how proper diagnosis and retreatment can turn a compromised situation into a long-term success story.

Join Dr. William Nudera for a live webinar where he expands on the concepts from his Systematic Endodontics online course. This interactive session will go beyond the fundamentals, offering a closer look at key techniques and practical strategies that make endodontic treatment more predictable

When we talk about the restorative periodontal interface, what we’re really discussing is the harmony between the pink and the white, the tissue and the teeth. Achieving the ideal smile isn’t just about perfectly shaped teeth; it’s about how those teeth interact with the surrounding gingiva to create a natural, balanced and esthetically pleasing result.

After five years of developing surgical treatment plans for patients with facial deformities, Dr. David Sarver reached out to his trusted...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Morven McCauley to talk about one of the biggest challenges associates face today: finding balance and autonomy in corporate or group practice settings. Morven shares some incredibly grounded advice about knowing your values, standing by your clinical standards, and having open, honest conversations with the people you work for (or with).

Dental insurance can feel like a tangled web of rules, contracts and affiliations. In this episode of the Dental Slang Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Travis Campbell, better known in dentistry as The Dental Insurance Guy. Travis has built a reputation for simplifying one of the most frustrating aspects of practice ownership: managing insurance in a way that benefits both patients and providers.

Both medicine and dentistry are advancing at break-neck speeds, making it difficult for clinicians to stay current. Medical conditions and their management are increasingly complex, and if dentists don’t understand these nuances—or how they affect dental treatment, which is also growing more complex—they risk compromising patient safety.

As a dental practice owner, one of your most important responsibilities is ensuring that your practice remains profitable. Part of this involves managing your team’s compensation, including the distribution of bonuses. While bonuses can serve as an effective tool for incentivizing high performance and rewarding exceptional effort, the way many practices approach bonuses can have unintended consequences for both their staff and their bottom line.

Brought to you by Board-Certified Endodontist, Dr. Willliam Nudera Ever considered facial access on a lateral incisor? In this short but powerful case breakdown, Dr. William Nudera tackles a tricky necrotic pulp case with a severe abfraction lesion, and he makes a bold decision to access the canal through the facial surface.

Improving the profitability and performance of your dental hygiene department requires more than excellent clinical skill or motivating patients. In today’s challenging environment, where wage demands rise but insurance reimbursements often stagnate, hygienists may feel undervalued, hindered by outdated equipment, inefficient scheduling, and limited incentives. The key to success lies in strategically optimizing coding, scheduling, communication, and operational workflows to

As a practice owner, running a dental practice requires delivering quality care to patients while managing the business side effectively. However, finding financial clarity can often feel like navigating open waters without a map or compass, drifting aimlessly, hoping to reach your destination without a clear sense of direction. With rising material costs, fluctuating patient demand, and managing team members, it can be tough to pinpoint exactly where to focus efforts for gro

Join Dr. Travis Campbell for a three-hour online course on how to create an efficient, profitable hygiene department without compromising patient care or team satisfaction. Being in-network with dental insurance doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or profitability. In fact, many unprofitable hygiene departments struggle with issues like under-coding services, insurance denials, and inefficient internal systems.