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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2472: Why Every Dental Office Should Use a Microscope
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with registered dental hygienist Kristen King, founder of Dental Reveal, to discuss how phase contrast microscopy is transforming the way dental teams diagnose periodontal disease and educate patients. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Kristen explains how visualizing live oral biofilm helps patients understand their risk, […]
2471: How Young Dentists Can Build Speed and Conviction
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Aaron Nicholas for a wide-ranging conversation about clinical growth, treatment plan presentation, and helping young dentists build confidence faster. Aaron shares how his own difficult startup journey shaped his passion for coaching, teaching, and creating practical CE courses that help doctors become more efficient with molar […]
2470: How a Dental Robot Helped One Practice 10x Its Growth
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Dr. Tyler Bond and Gabe Goldberg live from Voices of Dentistry. Dr. Bond shares how implementing the Yomi robotic system from Neocis has dramatically changed his implant workflow—and contributed to a tenfold increase in his practice’s revenue. Gabe breaks down how the Yomi S works, from pre-op planning […]
2469: Why Dentists Wait Too Long to Hire and Pay the Price
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costas welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Paul “Nacho” Goodman for an unfiltered conversation on entrepreneurship, associate hiring, live events, and the evolving dental landscape. They dive into the realities of running multiple businesses, transitioning from clinical dentistry to CEO life, and why so many dentists wait too long to hire an […]
2468: Marketing Wisdom For The AI Search Era In Dentistry
On today’s episode, Mark breaks down a straightforward way to calculate “passive income” from a dental practice by using gross revenue, overhead, and doctor comp, then welcomes CMO Share founder Ryan Gross to share a practical, experience-driven marketing framework. Ryan lays out three core buckets—internal and external brand awareness, digital and AI-driven content, and team […]
2467: Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes
On today’s episode, we’re sharing a powerful live talk Dr. Mark Costes gave to the Prescott High School boys’ soccer team following a tough early-season loss. In a raw, motivating message, Mark addresses the emotional aftermath of defeat and challenges the players to take radical accountability—reminding them that adversity offers a critical opportunity for self-reflection, […]
2466: The Family Office Model for Dentists and Physicians
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Erik Brenner, CFP and author of The Personal CFO Revolution, to discuss how dentists, physicians, and other high-income professionals can build a “personal CFO” framework without needing a nine-figure net worth. Erik explains how integrating investment management, tax planning, and retirement strategy under one coordinated plan […]
2465: Dentistry Without the Stress of Overhead or On-Call
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes chats with Dr. Tianna Hall live from the Voices of Dentistry conference. Dr. Hall shares her unconventional path from private practice burnout to a fulfilling career providing dental care in the Utah prison system. She discusses how early mentorship helped her overcome clinical fears, and how volunteer dentistry reignited […]
2464: The Real Reason You’re Burned Out and What to Do About It
On today’s episode, we’re bringing you Dr. Mark Costes’ full keynote talk at KC Dental Implants and Oral Surgery, where he pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale a successful, profitable dental practice in today’s challenging environment. Mark dives into overhead realities, burnout, leadership, culture, and how most dentists unknowingly build […]
2463: Behind the Scenes at Thrive Live and the Power of Dental Events
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by two dynamic leaders shaping the landscape of dental continuing education—Dr. Mike DiTolla and Traci Stephenson. Mike shares stories from his 37-year dental career, his passion for fly fishing, and how technology reinvigorated his love for clinical dentistry. He also opens up about his journey from average […]
