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Hi, dental economists! I’m Mike Huffaker, and this is the Dental Economist Show, where you can join me and my guests in a conversation about the business of dentistry. Get ready to reconsider everything you think you know about growing your dental business as we exchange different ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.
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Speaking with Steph

Stephanie Rodin, Rodin Legal P.C.

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This podcast will provide information across multiple industries who support small businesses, with a concentration in healthcare practices. The information provided is to be educational and to outline issues that small businesses may come across as they grow and expand.
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Dentists IN the Know

Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr. Jennifer Bell

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A weekly, light-hearted informational program for the dental world, discussing current events, new products and techniques, organized dentistry, and education. Hosted by Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr. Jennifer Bell, listeners will feel more "In the Know" with what's happening behind the scenes in the dental profession.
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The Aligned Hygienist

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

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The Aligned Hygienist is your essential guide to thriving in the dental profession with purpose, passion, and a powerful sense of alignment. Join Caitlin Parsons, Registered Dental Hygienist turned Certified Yoga Therapist, Ergonomic Consultant, and wellness advocate, as she shares her insights and brings together inspiring voices from across the dental field. In each episode, Caitlin and her guests dive into today's dental professionals' real-life challenges and opportunities, offering acti ...
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Welcome to DSNSB, a dynamic platform where our guests share compelling stories across the realms of Business, Fitness, and Culture. From enlightening conversations with Dental Hygienists delving into gut health insights to riveting narratives from highly trained long-distance assassins with roots in Narcotics Anonymous. Our mission is to fuel your internal fire and DSNSB is your go-to source for inspiration, whether you're seeking motivation from C-level executives who've triumphed over adve ...
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Heart to Hustle is for those who believe their passion can become their purpose. Every Tuesday, we share stories from people who’ve turned their hustle into thriving careers. From creative sparks to business breakthroughs, we are diving into what drives them, how they made it happen, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way. It’s not just about what they do, it’s about why they do it and how they’ve shaped their lives around their passions. Tune in for inspiring stories, unexpected ...
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Shawn Zajas Show

Shawn Zajas Show

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Welcome to The Shawn Zajas Show, where we dive into the stories of innovators, industry disruptors, and entrepreneurial pioneers who are challenging the status quo and making a lasting impact. Each episode, we explore the journeys of remarkable individuals who have the courage to follow their hearts, shine their unique light, and create positive change in their industries and lives. From groundbreaking ideas in dentistry to game-changing strategies in business, we uncover the secrets to succ ...
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Send us a text Welcome to our brand new series, Flying Solo: Tales of an Independent Practitioner! Dr. Chad Duplantis sits down with Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental to talk about all the ways Midwest Dental can help your independent dental practice. Trust us, you do not want to miss this multi-part series! ✨Helpful Links Midwest Dental Website: http…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of DSNSB, we sit down with former NCAA athlete turned entrepreneur, Earnesia “Earnie” Williams, also known as Coach Earnie or Scoobie. From being a McDonald’s All-American and co-captain of the Texas Lady Longhorns basketball team to playing professionally across three continents, Earnie’s journey is nothing …
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Send us a text Dr. Chad Duplantis sits down with Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental to talk about the highly anticipated upcoming ASPIRE 2026 in Los Cabos, Mexico. Trust us, you do not want to miss this multi-part series for all the best info on how to maximize the resources our educational providers have for independent dental practitioners! Check out…
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This is the dream - put your core values front and centre, get culture right and watch your dental practice flourish. This is reality - dental practices get comfortable, complacent and resistant to change, causing them to stagnate. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Len Schiavone, CEO of CORDENTAL Group,…
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Send us a text The DINKs are proud educational partners of AIDA, and we’re thrilled to welcome Dawn Metcalf back to the show to discuss the latest educational opportunities for dentists and dental professionals! Dawn Metcalf is the Director of Education at AIDA & she has over 30 years in the industry, including managing a sales territory, owning a …
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Send us a text What an honor to have guest host Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas get the inside scoop on dental banking at Chicago Midwinter! Dr. Maestas sat down with Kirk Dewart of US Bank for a deep dive into what every dentist needs to know about their own practice finances. We’ll cover everything you need to know, including: What to expect from getting a…
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Send us a text 🔥 Welcome back to another episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, the podcast where real stories fuel real growth. My guest tonight is Austin Burton—also known as Call Me Burty or The Pool Boy. Austin is a creative entrepreneur, challenge-seeker, and founder of BirdsEye Lifestyle, a personal brand born out of the pandemic that pr…
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For healthcare providers, insurance is a necessary business strategy. For patients, it’s stress inducing and often, unsupportive. In this episode, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Ben Baenen, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at West Monroe, to explore the evolving landscape of dental technology, real-time claims processing, and the impact …
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Send us a text What do you do when you experience a serious dental injury? We asked our good friend & one of our favorite endodontists, Dr. Ryan Walsh, the best way to handle a situation like this so you never need to be caught off guard if it ever happens to you. Dr. Ryan M. Walsh is a board-certified endodontist with a full-time private practice …
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This week, Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Natalie Greaves. The two chat about Natalie’s journey from aspiring accountant to communications expert, the evolution of public relations in the digital and social media age, and the importance of strategic messaging for healthcare professionals and beyond. In this episode, we discuss: How PR pros w…
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Send us a text On this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I’m joined by strength coach and performance expert James Mooney (@jamesmooneygc), a seasoned fitness professional who’s spent over a decade transforming lives—from college athletes to special forces operators. We dig into the mindset behind entrepreneurship, the discipline it takes…
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In any relationship, the foundation of trust makes or breaks the success and longevity of it. So, why should dental practices be any different? In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Mark Musso, CEO of Specialty Smile Partners, to explore leadership lessons from retail to dentistry, building trust in DSO par…
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Send us a text We’re getting real in this week’s episode! 👀 Jen and Jeff have a one-on-one conversation during this week’s happy hour to give you a rundown of some of the biggest struggles they’ve faced and mistakes they’ve made throughout their dental careers. 📺Make sure you subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode! https://www.youtub…
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Send us a text Dr. Thomas Dudney is an aesthetic dentist who has run a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama for over 40 years. Despite his extensive experience in the practice, he is constantly learning new things and leaning into what he doesn’t already know so he can be better equipped to educate both patients and fellow dentists. We had the b…
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Send us a text In this powerful and eye-opening episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, we’re joined by Reid Luedecke, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and clinical researcher based in Austin, Texas. Please follow or subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform your listening on today! Reid sha…
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Giving back is rarely seen as the road to success, but in Emily Letran’s case, that’s exactly what happened. In this episode of The Dental Economist, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Dr. Emily Letran, a remarkable dentist and now Executive Coach, who journeyed from being a refugee to establishing herself as a successful practice owner and philanth…
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Send us a text Dr. Lisa Alvetro was an early adopter of many advanced dental technologies, including IOS and 3D printing. She has mastered in-house implementation and joins us on this week’s Humpday Happy Hour to walk us through how you can expand orthodontic technologies in your practice!🎉 Dr. Alvetro is the sole orthodontist at her orthodontic pr…
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Send us a text Zach from Born to the Iron Returns — Getting Jacked Naturally, Moving States, and Finding Meaning in Rock Bottom 🎙 On this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, Zach from Born to the Iron returns for a powerful follow-up conversation. Zach is a natural fitness coach who helps people build muscle without drugs, supplements, or s…
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Strategy without the skill to communicate it, is like a morning without a cup of coffee - doable, but it takes so much to get through the day. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Frank Semo, COO of Oakwood Dental, to explore the evolution of modern dental practices and the strategies that bolster this evo…
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Send us a text We love learning about new technology that will make treatment planning easier - for both us and our patients👏 Join us for an inside look at the future of ortho-restorative care with Dr. Michael DiTolla on Humpday Happy Hour™!🥳👏 Dr. DiTolla is an online dental education expert with over 16 million views on YouTube😱 He currently maint…
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Send us a text Dr. Patricia Torres is one of our favorite people, and we’re excited for the opportunity to sit down and discuss her dental journey! From her dental training in Venezuela to packing up and moving to Canada without knowing a soul, Dr. Torres is beyond inspiring. She has been part of the clinical education team at Align for over 14 yea…
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Send us a text Guest: Darion Terry – MMA Athlete | 4x Wrestling All-American | 3x IBJJF World Champ | Entertainer | Fitness Coach Topics: MMA | Wrestling | BJJ | Goal Setting | Discipline | Bouncing Back from Losses | Mindset | Comedy | AI In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I’m joined by the one and only Darion Terry, a multi-time …
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Consistency may be key but how many of us really know where to find it? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Mick Janness, CEO and Co-Founder of Oakpoint, to explore how his team grew a single practice to over 40 locations and the strategic approaches dental businesses need to adopt in order to find sustai…
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Send us a text Have you heard the old adage that flossing can help improve your overall health? Well, we’re here to confirm that the rumors are true, and it goes so much deeper than that! In this episode, we break down the mechanics of what exactly is going on in your body when you improve your dental health! Tune in to this patient-focused episode…
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This week, Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Michael Carbone. The two chat about how shifting political landscapes affect immigration cases, the complexities attorneys face in staying up-to-date with ever-changing regulations, and the heightened anxieties experienced by immigrant families In this episode, we discuss: Why legal support is partic…
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Send us a text One of the best things about Chicago Midwinter is having the opportunity to sit down and chat with some of our favorite people😍 We got to hang out with Dr. Pamela Maragliano to discuss her phenomenal dental career path. From dental hygienist to prosthodontist, Dr. Maragliano knows how to use her knowledge to address overall health in…
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Send us a text Guest: Mike Henley – Financial Analyst | Entrepreneur | First-Gen College Grad @mikehenley_ Topics: Career Pivots | Acquisitions | Social Media Branding | External Judgment | Is College Worth It? This week on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I’m joined by Mike Henley, a low-profile powerhouse who’s redefining what it means to pivot, …
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What if we told you that how fast and how big your dental practice grows is directly proportional to the strength of your CSR function? Tune into the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show as host Mike Huffaker welcomes Kyle Guerin, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Henry Schein, for an invigorating conversation on the critical ne…
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Send us a text We’re so excited to welcome innovative dental technology expert, Dr. Matthew Burton, to Humpday Happy Hour™!🥳👏 Dr. Burton, DDS has not only worked as an established dental practitioner in Frankfort, Illinois since 2008, but he’s also passionate about developing innovative Class 2 matrix devices. It’s that passion that allowed him to …
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Send us a text In this gripping, raw, and unexpectedly uplifting episode, we’re joined by David and Annie Roush, a powerhouse couple who’ve lived many lives—Marine, creative, illusionist, strategist, business builder, and survivor. Together, they open up about their lowest lows and the unconventional love story and career path that followed. From j…
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Recruitment in dentistry has never been easy and the challenges are only growing. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Priyanki Amroliwala, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Forty Two North Dental, to explore what really matters when it comes to building and keeping a strong dental team and thriving …
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Angela Davis Sullivan's transformative journey from dental assistant to sought-after leadership coach reveals the power of authentic brilliance emerging through gradual courage. Over two decades in dentistry, Angela discovered that her introverted nature wasn't a limitation—it was her secret weapon for connecting with quiet team members whose voice…
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Send us a text Expensive dental procedures aren’t always accessible to patients in the United States. It’s not uncommon for people to make a vacation out of the costly dental work they need. Why not lounge on the beach and see the sights if it will cost the same amount anyway?! In this patient-focused episode, we’ll walk you through all the risks a…
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Dawn Scott's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a master of patient connection reveals how authentic brilliance emerges from embracing our most difficult experiences. Raised in an environment where she learned to "read between the lines" due to her mother's anxiety and depression, Dawn discovered her superpower: the intuitive ability …
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Send us a text Guest: Kate Telge – Co-Founder of Open Spaces Topics: Career Pivots | Sobriety | Community | Divorce Recovery | Personal Growth Description: In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Kate Telge, co-founder of Open Spaces, a community-first platform dedicated to healing, connection, and authentic human experience. …
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Dr. Kianor Shah illuminates the human journey behind his remarkable transformation from immigrant to global healthcare pioneer. Born amidst revolution in Iran and witnessing historic moments across three countries, his authentic brilliance emerged from these unique experiences, fueling his mission to return healthcare control to doctors. Despite fi…
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Send us a text We always appreciate the opportunity to discuss the latest dental imaging technology, so we’re excited to chat with Dr. Ankur Gupta about his experience with using PreXion! Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. He completed a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, and he and…
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Dentistry gets a bad rep - for reasons known and unknown to us. But times are changing, for the better. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Emmet Scott, CEO of the Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO) and co-founder of Community Dental Partners, to explore the entrepreneurial mindset that elevates the …
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In this compelling conversation, Cassie Tallon shares her journey from hospitality marketing to becoming a fractional CMO/COO in the dental industry. She discusses her unique approach to leadership, combining operational excellence with deep empathy for team members' individual strengths and aspirations. Cassie emphasizes the importance of giving p…
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In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Matt Allen shares his authentic journey from dental director to founding Different Kind, a dental technology company transforming how practices collect and utilize patient feedback. The episode explores Matt's sabbatical year that created space for his authentic brilliance to emerge, his experience navigating …
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Send us a text It’s a two-for-one special on this episode of Midwinter Monday! Not only do we have a very special guest from across the pond, Dr. Rupert Monkhouse, but we also have a guest *host* filling in for the DINKs! We think Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas did a great job hosting, don’t you?! Our guests gave us an inside look at dentistry in the US vs.…
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Send us a text 💪 Welcome back to David’s Saturday Night Sit Back—your go-to podcast for authentic conversations that inspire growth, wellness, and good vibes. Today’s episode features an in-depth sit-down with none other than Marcus Robinson: 🏋️‍♂️ 8x NPC National Qualifier 🥦 Certified Sports Nutritionist 🏆 ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist 🏢 Founder of…
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In this captivating episode, Dr. Paul Goodman, founder of Dental Nachos, shares his remarkable journey from practicing dentist to creating one of dentistry's most influential communities. With infectious energy and authentic transparency, Paul discusses the challenges of dental practice, the importance of communication in healthcare, and how a simp…
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