Best Dental Trends Podcasts (2025)

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Tech Trends Redefining Dentistry in 2025 with Curve Dental 46:27

15d ago46:27

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Does your software support the growth of your practice—or hold it back? In this episode, Gary sits down with Jana Macon, President of Curve Dental, to explore how forward-thinking practices are transitioning to fully integrated, cloud-based platforms, without the usual stress of change. They discuss everything from cybersecurity and emergency prepa…

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What They're Not Telling You About the Economy: The K Shaped Collapse - Dr. David Phelps, Jeremy Knauff: Ep #533 1:30:18

1h ago1:30:18

1:30:18

Today, I'm sharing a recent and powerful conversation I had with Jeremy Knauff, a friend and public relations and marketing expert, unpacking the dramatic shifts underway in the global economy and how everyday Americans can prepare. In this conversation, we make sense of macroeconomic chaos, including inflation, tariffs, the demise of the dollar st…

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Attracting and Keeping The Best Gen Z Team Members 47:21

11h ago47:21

47:21

How can your dental practice attract and retain the best Gen Z team members? Join Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on The Thriving Dentist Show as they explore the unique traits of Generation Z—born 1997 to 2012—and reveal actionable strategies to build a workplace that inspires them. From leveraging purpose and growth opportunities to mastering Goo…

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Breaking News: Food Dye Ban: Support But More Needed, Says Dr. Marion Nestle 30:56

17h ago30:56

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Originally broadcast April 22, 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. will phase out the remaining eight artificial food dyes from America’s food supply within two years. This is a move that leading nutritionist and author Marion Nestle, Ph.D., has long advocated for. “Conversations on Health Care” ho…

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Episode 294 / Victoria Lorenzana / Tala / Senior Product Marketing Manager 24:40

22h ago24:40

24:40

How can marketers improve their understanding of customer demographics and increase the effectiveness of their qualitative data analysis? Tala's Victoria Lorenzana shares why using AI tools for customer feedback analysis is her shiny new object, explaining just how to do it.

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AI in Health and Wellness, Metabolism and Insulin Sensitivity, & Anxiety Around Sleep 54:14

1d ago54:14

54:14

AI is transforming content, recipes, photos, and now health care? We discuss what we, as consumers, need to know. We also talk about metabolism and insulin sensitivity as you age, biking vs walking, and Stef gives an epic pep talk when it comes to dealing with anxiety around sleep. Timestamps: [1:38] Welcome [2:24] Discussion about AI transforming …

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Recession and Reindustrialization: Investing Wisely in a Time of Transformation - David McAlvany: Ep #532 37:44

5d ago37:44

37:44

David McAlvany, CEO of McAlvany Financial Companies, joins us for a deep dive into today’s volatile economic environment. He shares his insights into the growing risks tied to overleveraged hedge funds, private equity, and private credit markets, which are increasingly unstable in the face of rising interest rates. We also discuss the need for acti…

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“ChatGPT, MD”: Author Says AI-Empowered Patients, Doctors Take Control 29:00

7d ago29:00

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Originally broadcast April 17, 2025 The U.S. healthcare system could save up to 500,000 lives and $1.5 trillion a year by embracing the right technology, says Dr. Robert Pearl, a Stanford University professor and a noted healthcare influencer. Pearl, who co-authored his new book “ChatGPT, MD” with the help of generative AI, says the tech’s strength…

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Is a Hygiene-Driven Practice Model Even Viable Today for a PPO Practice? 48:52

7d ago48:52

48:52

Can a hygiene-driven model thrive for PPO dental practices in 2025? Tune into The Thriving Dentist Show with Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah to uncover why a robust hygiene department is your practice’s secret weapon—despite soaring costs and dwindling PPO fees. Discover proven strategies to skyrocket hygiene profits, break free from insurance cons…

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Blood Sugar Hacks, Food Order, Post-Meal Exercise, and Lowering A1Cs with Jessica Jones, RD 59:40

8d ago59:40

59:40

Ready for some hacks that actually work to improve blood sugar? Today, Jessica Jones tackles all of your in-depth questions about managing blood sugar, prediabetes, and diabetes, including food order, post-meal exercise, snacks, and wearable glucose monitors. We also discuss how blood sugar changes in midlife, and common root causes of blood sugar …

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Proactive Financial Planning and Embracing Life Transitions - Dr. Bill Jordan: Ep #531 32:01

12d ago32:01

32:01

Dr. Bill Jordan, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, shares his unexpected and life-altering journey from a thriving practice to a sudden retirement due to a tremor in his hands that impacted his ability to perform surgery. Bill dives into the emotional toll of this unplanned exit and the urgent need to reevaluate his and his wife's financial readin…

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Mystery No More: Howard Hughes’ Legacy Advances Science 31:04

13d ago31:04

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Originally broadcast April 10, 2025 Eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes founded his eponymous Medical Institute over 70 years ago devoted to “unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.” Some say Howard Hughes Medical Institute is bringing its founder’s vision into the future with its one-of-a-kind Jane…

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How to Manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 31:02

14d ago31:02

31:02

Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. Common symptoms of this condition are irregular periods, infertility, weight gain and unwanted hair growth – all of which are difficult to cope with. Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about how to manage PCO…

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Cutting Out Sugar, 30-30-30 Trend, & Strategies For Home Workouts 55:35

15d ago55:35

55:35

If you’re struggling with prediabetes and blood sugar issues, should you focus on cutting out sugar? Our answer may surprise you. We also talk about the problems with the 30-30-30 trend of eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking and doing 30 minutes of exercise afterward. Lastly, we give ideas and tips for working out from home. Ther…

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Why Business Owners Need to Unlock Self-Love and Break Limiting Beliefs - Brad Chandler: Ep #530 31:03

19d ago31:03

31:03

Joining us today is my longtime friend, Brad Chandler, founder of LimitlessYou and a real estate guru. Though Brad has closed over 4,500 real estate transactions, the most significant turning point in his life didn't come from a deal but from a personal crisis—helping his son through anxiety. In doing so, it revealed Brad's own deeply buried limiti…

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Overcoming Leadership Doubt: Building Confidence for Success 48:40

22d ago48:40

48:40

Even the most successful leaders experience doubt—but how they manage it makes all the difference. In this episode of Skytale Insights, host Ben Hernandez sits down with Robin Pou, an executive coach, author, and speaker committed to transforming leadership by helping individuals become more confident, effective, and team-oriented. As the founder o…

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‘If Ryan Reynolds doesn’t get you to do it…’: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO talks screening 30:25

20d ago30:25

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Originally broadcast April 3, 2025 Roughly 85% of respondents to a survey cited by Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, say they would rather do their taxes than get a colonoscopy. “We need to do a better job of talking to the public about the barriers,” Sapienza tells “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Marga…

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A Winning Marketing Strategy To Achieve A Thriving Practice 39:57

23d ago39:57

39:57

Are you spending money on marketing but not seeing results? In this episode of the Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle 10 real dentist-submitted questions on effective marketing strategies for 2025. Learn why SEO for dentists is your secret weapon for high ROI, how Google reviews can boost your practice’s credibility, and …

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An Integrative Approach to Preventing and Treating Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy 1:07:03

22d ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Cancer rates are rising rapidly—especially in young adults. With 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women being diagnosed with cancer, proactively preventing cancer is an absolute must in our modern world. Today, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy shares what she’s learned in the last few decades treating cancer with an integrative approach. We also answer your questions …

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Episode 293 / Georgia Riley (Retail Media Propositions Strategy & Development Manager) & Jemma Haley (Proposition Strategy & Development Lead - Retail Media) / John Lewis Partnership 32:31

22d ago32:31

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In this very special episode we interview not one but two marketing leaders from the John Lewis Partnership, tackling a unique shiny new object, too. Tune in to hear how Georgia Riley (Retail Media Propositions Strategy & Development Manager) & Jemma Haley (Proposition Strategy & Development Lead - Retail Media) are building a business within a bus…

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Unlocking Peak Performance - A Dentist’s Guide to Health, Productivity, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset - Peter Dinh: Ep #529 35:03

26d ago35:03

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If you want to optimize performance, you can't neglect your health. In this episode, I interview Dr. Peter Dinh, dentist, performance coach, and co-founder of the Gut Hormone Clinic, about his journey from unexplained burnout to optimized living. Peter shares how years of trying to better his performance failed until he addressed deeper health issu…

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Food is Medicine: How Young Changemakers are Transforming Healthcare 29:00

27d ago29:00

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Originally broadcast March 27, 2025 Two young innovators are leading a movement that proves food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine. In this episode of “Conversations on Health Care,” Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter talk with Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, and Alissa Wassung, executive director of the Food is Medicine Coalition, abo…

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How to Increase Case Acceptance for High-Value Dentistry 47:39

29d ago47:39

47:39

In this episode of the Thriving Dentist Show, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—topics in practice growth: how to increase case acceptance for high-value dentistry. Many dentists are holding back on presenting ideal care due to the fear of rejection or assumptions about what patients can afford. Gary Takacs and Naren Arulraj…

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Creatine Explained: Myths, Dosage, Benefits, & What Women Should Know 1:10:14

30d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Today, we’re answering all of your questions about creatine supplementation and covering the benefits, myths, and exactly how and when to take it. We’ll be diving into the literature, troubleshooting symptoms, and talking about body composition and creatine for women 40+. Consider this your blueprint for how to integrate it into your life depending…

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Episode 292 / Troy Wood / HTC VIVE / Executive Director, Marketing 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

If your work matters to you, you'll be able to give it your "full attention, heart and effort" - a key tip that Troy Wood, Executive Director, Marketing at HTC VIVE, swears by. On this latest podcast episode, find out how he makes work meaningful through 4 different focal points and learn why building a sandbox to test your marketing techniques end…

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Financial Wisdom Before Retiring & The Ultimate Patient Experience - David Moffet: Ep #528 36:32

1M ago36:32

36:32

Joining the podcast today is, Dr. David Moffet, creator of The Ultimate Patient Experience, and a dental practice management and profitability expert. He shares his journey from running a highly profitable dental practice to selling it in 2007, and the steps that led to his transition into the coaching world. We also discusses his philosophy of pra…

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Hon. Mary Bono, Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast March 20, 2025 Mary Bono has left the halls of Congress, but she’s still winning with her efforts to stop the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs. Bono, co-founder and chair of Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, wants to see a focus on solutions from lawmakers. With a greater presence of fentanyl in t…

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Leveraging Virtual Teams to Scale Your DSO 37:58

1M ago37:58

37:58

In this episode of Skytale Insights, we’re joined by J.W. Oliver, Managing Partner of SupportDDS and Zimworks.com, alongside Skytale’s Director, Management Consulting, Eric Pastan. J.W. shares his expertise on how dental practices and DSOs can leverage virtual and remote teams to increase productivity, reduce costs, and drive growth. From addressin…

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A Game Plan to Successfully Onboard New Team Members 49:28

1M ago49:28

49:28

In this episode Gary Takacs and co-host Naren Arulrajah discuss how to build a successful onboarding process that integrates new hires smoothly, reduces turnover, and sets them up for long-term success in your practice. Discover proven strategies to ensure every new team member becomes an asset from day one. Gary shares real-world examples of why e…

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