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Interested in the business of dentistry? Welcome to The Dental Economist Show, where thought leaders and experts discuss everything from technology, to growth, to patient care. If you’re a dentist owner or a key decision maker within a dental business, thinking about KPIs, patient and staff satisfaction, positive outcomes, and everything else that comes with running a dental business, then you’re a dental economist and this show is for you. Join us as we exchange new ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.

Brian Colao on the DSO Success Secrets for 2026 and Mistakes to Leave Behind in 2025
For many dental professionals, 2025 was the year of survival. And, thriving in 2026 is going to take a complete shift on every front: leadership, technology adoption and strategy. In...

Practice Integration, Patient Convenience and Automation: The Year That Change Dentistry (Part 2)
Practice integration, patient convenience and automation are all set to take over the dental landscape in 2026 (among other big trends) and we’re unpacking it all in the last episode...

AI, IT, and Aesthetics: The Year That Changed Dentistry (Part 1)
As the year in dentistry comes to a close, there’s A LOT to unpack. Join us for a retrospective on the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show as host,...
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Fred Joyal on Why Dentistry Needs to Push Itself Outside the Comfort Zone
What if building genuine trust and boldness in how you connect with your patients is the main key to growing your dental practice? In this episode of The Dental Economist...
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Dr. Manrina Rhode on Building a Global Luxury Dental Brand
What does it take to build the world’s most luxe dental clinic? Hustle, a killer personal brand, and Dr. Manrina Rhode’s unbeatable strategies. In the latest episode of The Dental...
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The 100th Episode: Pat Bauer on Why Ethical Dentistry Leadership Changes Everything
When a DSO legend like Pat Bauer, President and CEO of Heartland Dental, talks to you about leadership, you listen. In the 100th episode of The Dental Economist Show, CRO...

Stephenie Goddard on Why Culture Eats Strategy in the Dental Growth Game
In a growing dental industry, it can be hard to put a finger on one’s real competitive advantage. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker...
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Nathan James on Taking the Leap, Trusting Dental Tech, and Embracing the Future
Dental’s in-flight mode when it comes to AI and it needs to step into embrace mode. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, we explore why and how. Tune...
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Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva on Unconventional Growth Strategies Disrupting Dentistry
Contrary to popular belief, keeping your eye solely on profit-making often limits a practice’s growth. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS...
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