Wyatt Ferber wants dentists to see their practice the same way they see a patient: through clear diagnostics, measurable trends, and an honest evaluation of what’s working—and what isn’t. In this episode of the Dental Slang Podcast, he breaks down the financial fundamentals behind a stable, profitable dental business and explains why understanding key metrics isn’t just about revenue—it’s about creating a practice that supports better care, healthier teams, and long‑term sust

In this case, we explored one of the most challenging cant presentations I’ve seen — a patient with a severe skeletal cant involving not only the maxilla, but the orbit, eyes, and overall facial framework.

When most people think about a dentist’s role in professional sports, they imagine treating a knocked-out tooth during a game. In reality, the role goes far beyond emergency care.

Smile design has traditionally focused on tooth proportions, symmetry and alignment. While these fundamentals remain important, I’ve learned over the years that the impact of a smile extends far beyond aesthetics. A smile shapes how patients see themselves, how they interact socially, and how confidently they move through the world.

It's a common but frustrating situation—patients, whether new or returning, arrive for their appointment without their new or updated insurance details. The most straightforward approach is to have the patient prepay for the visit, assuring them that the claim will be submitted to their insurance and that they’ll be reimbursed for any overpayment once coverage is confirmed. However, not every patient is willing or able to prepay, which puts the practice in a difficult positio

At 19, Elan had only two permanent teeth and had lived his whole life with a partial denture. This wasn’t about replacing teeth—it was about creating an entirely new functional reality. Discover how our team approached this complex, full-arch reconstruction for a patient with ectodermal dysplasia—and the lessons every dentist can take from a case where there’s no “normal” baseline.

Dr. Chad Kasperowski is reframing dentistry as a driver of whole‑body wellness and human performance. What started as a traditional path took a sharp turn during his residency at the VA in San Antonio, where exposure to complex cases, IV sedation, surgery, and implants revealed a deeper truth: oral health and systemic health are inseparable.

Running a dental practice is about more than just clinical skill—it’s about building a business that thrives financially. A major pain point for many practice owners is not fully understanding their financial data and feeling disconnected from their financial reality.

I’m excited to share this case because it highlights a thoughtful approach to complex maxillary cant challenges, showing how they can be managed in a predictable and esthetic way. One of the key lessons is that success is not always about perfectly leveling the cant, but about camouflaging it to create a natural, balanced smile.

Behavioral economics shows us that gut instinct isn’t always right. While our brains evolved to enable our survival, the very instincts we possess in order to save and protect ourselves may be thwarting our efforts to financially prosper. But if we can recognize these biases in ourselves and our patients, we can make clearer decisions, deliver better care and build healthier practices. Sometimes, the smartest move isn’t to double down on the ticket you’ve already bought—it’s

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.

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.

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.

After five years of developing surgical treatment plans for patients with facial deformities, Dr. David Sarver reached out to his trusted mentor with one message: clinicians had been treatment planning wrong for 100 years. Instead of brushing him off, that mentor, Dr. Bill Proffit, encouraged Dr. Sarver to plead his case. The problem was clear: when he followed the standard methodology—focused solely on the teeth—the results fell short. Patients who had already undergone unsu

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