Podcasts

Dr. Lorne Lavine on the dental cybersecurity and AI risks heading into 2027

Antivirus software, Dr. Lorne Lavine says, isn’t enough. AI is changing ransomware, and here's what to ask before adopting AI into your practice.

November 5, 2026

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Tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and a Dec. 11 deadline: What the midterms' Blue Wave could mean for dentistry

DTA policy adviser Chris Rorick explains what the midterms mean for tariffs, Medicaid cuts, a funding deadline, and dentist reimbursement.

November 4, 2026

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Start where you are: A practical first step for AI in dental practices

Practices should map how they really work before adopting AI, says marketing consultant Heather Porter. Here's where they should start.

November 4, 2026

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Gen Z, boomers, and AI: A generational researcher on what dental leaders are missing

Researcher Jason Dorsey explains how Gen Z’s rise, boomers’ transition, and AI are converging to reshape the dental industry.

November 3, 2026

How does your practice’s diagnostic rate stack up? Dr. Jen Derse on finding blind spots before 2027.

Dr. Jen Derse explains what Pearl’s Oral Health Index reveals about missed diagnoses and how to involve patients in treatment decisions.

November 2, 2026

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Only 43% of dental assistants feel valued, so what can practices do?

By Hanna Aronovich

DANB reports declining job satisfaction, little appreciation, and lagging pay among dental assistants. Learn what it's proposing as solutions.

October 29, 2026

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Is your dental practice a 'duct tape DSO' asset? This is what buyers want in the next 5 years.

Connor Jorgensen predicts the market will shift from retirement exit to long-term growth partnership.

October 28, 2026

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Your AR report only tells you what already went wrong. Here's where dental revenue actually breaks.

Michelle Repash explains why dental revenue breaks long before a claim is filed and what prevents it from slipping away.

October 26, 2026

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Why more dentists are partnering with DSOs, and 2 mistakes to avoid

Tusk's Connor Jorgensen explains why burned-out dentists are partnering with DSOs and why preparing years before a sale matters.

October 22, 2026

Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice

Don't fear a bad Google review, says Dr. Len Tau. Under Google's new rules, here's how to ask patients for feedback.

October 21, 2026

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Should your dental practice surcharge credit cards? A CPA discusses cutting processing fees.

Most dental practices don't know their credit card rates, says CPA Doug Fettig. Surcharging could return nearly 3% to the bottom line.

October 19, 2026

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It may not be a hiring problem: A look at the patterns behind dental team turnover

Recurring dental team turnover may point to hidden patterns between dentists and staff. Dr. Matthew Norton offers a simple test.

October 14, 2026

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