The
Dentalpreneur
Podcast
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The Dentalpreneur Podcast with Dr. Mark Costes is one of the top dental podcasts in the country, drawing tens of thousands of listeners each month. This isn’t your typical dental podcast—Mark covers everything from business and marketing to services, motivation, and more, keeping each episode both insightful and entertaining.
Tune in as Mark interviews not only dental professionals but also influential voices beyond dentistry, including Astronaut Clayton Anderson, elite athlete Ben Greenfield, bestselling author Ryan Holiday, former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and endurance athlete David Goggins, among others!
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2367: Veneers, VDO, and the New Era of Hands-On Learning
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Taher Dhoon to unpack the newest addition to the Colorado Surgical Institute curriculum—a hands-on, live-patient 10 over 10 veneer course designed for clinicians ready to elevate their cosmetic dentistry game. Dr. Dhoon walks through the extensive planning behind the course, including case selection, preoperative functional […]
2366: Kickass, Predictable, and Productive Doctor Scheduling
On today’s episode, we hear from Dr. Jason Tanoory—founder of Finger Lakes Dental, host of the Dental Lighthouse Podcast, and a DSI Black Belt Coach—who shares an in-depth, no-fluff breakdown on how to build scheduling systems that increase efficiency, profitability, and team harmony. Whether you’re a solo practitioner, onboarding a new associate, or running a […]
2365: Startup or Acquisition? A Banker’s Take on What Works Best
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Danny Cammarosano, Regional Director at Provide, a division of Fifth Third Bank. With over 20 years of experience in banking and healthcare lending, Danny offers an in-depth look into the world of dental financing—from first-time startup loans to multi-practice acquisitions. They discuss what lenders really look […]
2364: The Entrepreneurial DNA of Dentists and Lawyers
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with long-time entrepreneur, attorney, and fellow Dan Kennedy disciple Ben Glass for a wide-ranging, inspiring conversation. Ben shares his journey from soccer-playing law student to founder of both Ben Glass Law and Great Legal Marketing. With over 40 years of legal experience—especially in long-term disability claims for […]
2363: Systemization Leadership and the Power of the Right Framework
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime friend, business partner, and Black Belt coach Dr. Addison Killeen to talk about his brand-new book, The Shift: A Leadership Fable of Transition from Overwhelm to Focus. Addison breaks down the motivation behind the book, the real-life struggles that inspired its fictional characters, and why […]
2362: Am I the Problem? Leadership Communication with Positive Impact Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is back for Part 2 of his powerful presentation from the Dental Success Summit, where he dives even deeper into the most pressing challenges facing dental practice owners today—and what to do about them. Mark unpacks the real impact of the shrinking dental workforce, the hygiene “situationship,” and how […]
2361: Am I the Problem? Leadership Communication with Positive Impact Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we bring you Part 1 of Dr. Mark Costes’ main stage keynote from the Dental Success Summit, where he sets the stage for what it truly takes to thrive in modern dentistry. With trademark honesty and humor, Mark shares his own failures, the lessons they taught him, and why making clinical dentistry […]
2360: How to Legally Slash Your Tax Bill Before July 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with tax and wealth strategist Derick Van Ness for an in-depth look at how the newly passed tax bill is opening the door for dentists to claim Research & Development (R&D) tax credits once again. Derick explains why these credits disappeared for most practices after 2021, how the […]
2359: Dentistry Entrepreneurship and the Search for Deeper Meaning
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back his friend and fellow entrepreneur, Dr. Taher Dhoon. While the two often dive into surgery, business, and leadership, today’s discussion takes a different turn—into the world of psilocybin journeys and alternative modalities for personal growth. Dr. Dhoon shares how his exploration of guided psilocybin therapy has helped […]
2358: The Triple Win Marketing Strategy Every Dentist Should Know
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with returning guest Dr. Matt Standridge live from the Voices of Dentistry event in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Standridge shares the major life and career changes he’s made recently, including selling both of his dental practices and moving his family to Oklahoma City. With a renewed focus on […]
