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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2535: The AI Fix for Dental Billing Headaches
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Shreyas Parab, co-founder and CEO of Daydream, to talk about how AI is reshaping dental revenue cycle management. Shreyas shares how growing up in his mother’s dental practice gave him firsthand experience with the stress, complexity, and financial impact of insurance billing. After stepping in to […]
2534: The Hidden Value of a Full-Service Dental Partner
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Alan Withall, senior sales consultant with Henry Schein, live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Alan shares how he found his way into dentistry, why he became passionate about helping dentists launch startups, and how building the right network of advisors can make the process far […]
2533: Back to Basics: What Gets Measured Gets Managed
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashlee Hirschfeld for another installment of the Back to Basics series, this time focusing on the numbers every dental practice owner must know. Mark and Ashlee discuss why even experienced owners benefit from revisiting the fundamentals, especially when so many dentists feel overwhelmed by reports, spreadsheets, […]
2532: Creating Community in a Lonely Profession
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Lilly Larsen live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas to talk about how she has carved out a unique, relationship-driven role as a Henry Schein field sales consultant. Lilly shares how she entered dental from a non-clinical background, leaned into her marketing experience, and built a […]
2531: The Smart Way to Handle Team Bonuses
On today’s episode, Mark answers questions from the DSN community, covering some of the most common challenges practice owners and young dentists face. He breaks down why bonus systems based only on production or collections can quickly become risky, and explains how to structure incentives around the overall health of the practice instead. He also […]
2530: Breathing The Same Air – Live From DSS 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares a special message for everyone gathered at DSS 2026. After 11 years and 2,500 episodes of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Mark reflects on the journey from a closet recording setup to a movement built on community, leadership, discipline, and service. This heartfelt episode is a reminder that real transformation […]
2529: The Culture Formula Behind a $9 Million Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Bill Keith live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas to talk about the journey from accounting cubicles to building a massive, high-performing dental practice in Kansas City. Bill shares how he transitioned into dentistry, bought his father’s practice, expanded into a 23-operatory facility, and grew […]
2528: Back to Basics With the Lifetime Patient Experience
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Ashlee Hirschfeld continue the Back to Basics series with a conversation on lifetime patient experience. They discuss why every patient interaction matters, how one great experience can lead to years of loyalty and referrals, and why practices need to intentionally map out each touchpoint in the patient journey. […]
2527: What AI Still Can’t Replace in Dental Coaching
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is interviewed by Jordon Comstock on the Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast for a conversation about AI, coaching, and the changing realities of running a dental practice. Mark and Jordon discuss why information has become a commodity, how AI can be a powerful tool when paired with the right data, […]
2526: AI, Leadership, and the Next Era of Dentistry
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with longtime friend and returning guest Joshua Scott, owner and CEO of Studio 8E8, for a wide-ranging conversation on growth, leadership, AI, and the realities of scaling a people-driven business. Joshua shares the vision behind Studio 8E8’s new 11,000-square-foot headquarters, including the long road from finding land […]
