The
Dentalpreneur
Podcast
Industry Leading Insights
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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2325: The Mindset That Builds Thriving Practices and Communities
On today’s episode, Eric Appelsies and Alexandra Kantor, hosts of the Just a Couple of Dentists podcast, sit down with Dr. Mark Costes to explore the philosophies that have fueled his success in dentistry and beyond. From spotting potential in others and connecting people for exponential growth to giving without expectation, Mark reveals the mindset […]
2324: Surgical Saturday – Build a Pediatric Pipeline with CSI’s New Frenectomy Course
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Taher Dhoon for a Surgical Saturday deep dive into one of the most underrated clinical procedures in dentistry: frenectomies. As co-founder of the Colorado Surgical Institute, Dr. Dhoon outlines the powerful impact frenectomies can have on both pediatric and adult patients—improving airway, sleep, behavior, and […]
2323: The Silent Killer of ROI and How AI Solves It
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back marketing expert and CEO of CMOShare, Ryan Gross, for an in-depth conversation about the transformative role of AI in dental marketing. They dive into how AI has evolved from novelty to necessity, with real-time applications improving everything from phone call conversions to website performance and patient scheduling. […]
2322: Boosting Production Per Chair Hour With Smart Data and AI
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Khamir Patel, practicing dentist and founder of SmartChair AI, to discuss how his innovative technology is transforming the way dental practices measure and optimize chair utilization. Dr. Patel shares how his firsthand experiences in private practice inspired the development of this data-driven platform, which uses […]
2321: How Decision Fatigue Can Derail Dental Practice Owners Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we bring you part two of Dr. Mark Costes’ live presentation from Nashville at a Shine event, where he uncovers the immense pressures dentists face in practice ownership. From the isolation of clinical work to skyrocketing student debt and decision fatigue, Mark explains why fewer dentists are choosing ownership and how this […]
2320: How Decision Fatigue Can Derail Dental Practice Owners Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we share part one of Dr. Mark Costes’ live presentation from Nashville at a Shine event. Mark sets the stage with a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of dental practice ownership—massive student debt, declining ownership rates, and staggering burnout statistics. He also shares financial benchmarks for dentists compared to physicians, insights into […]
2319: Why Most Dentists Overpay for Their Practice Space
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Brian Mills, founder of ROAM Commercial Real Estate, to discuss the critical role real estate plays in the success of dental practices. Brian shares insights from 25 years in the industry, covering everything from common lease mistakes and negotiation pitfalls to strategies for ensuring your first […]
2318: Behind the Scenes of a 43-Year Mission Trip Legacy
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime friend and mentor Dr. Aaron Nicholas to reflect on their recent experience with the Dominican Dental Mission Project (DDMP). Now in its 43rd year, this unique and tightly-knit mission trip delivers full-scope dental care—including PEDO, restorative, surgery, and prosthodontics—to underserved communities across the Dominican Republic. […]
2317: The Evolution of CSI and What’s Next in Surgical Education
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with Dr. Taher Dhoon, co-founder of the Colorado Surgical Institute (CSI), to talk about all things surgery, education, and giving back. They dive into CSI’s explosive growth over 2025, including their largest-ever course with over 130 attendees, and highlight the wide variety of hands-on training opportunities CSI […]
2316: What Patients and Team Members Really Want From You
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dental Success Network COO Ashlee Hirschfeld for a fast-paced and insightful conversation on trending questions from inside the DSN community. The duo dives into topics like employee motivation beyond financial incentives, how to handle red-flag patients before they become a problem, and why clearly defined dental […]
