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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2620: The Priority Matrix
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes leads a workshop from the recent DSI Mastermind in October on choosing which practice initiatives deserve focused attention. He introduces a priority matrix that scores opportunities by impact, the bottleneck they address, readiness, and effort, helping owners narrow a long list of improvements to their most important priorities. Through […]
2619: Breaking Through the Fee-for-Service Growth Plateau
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Blake Hamblin, a 2026 Golden Rhino Award co-winner, to discuss building a thriving out-of-network practice in Houston. Blake shares how his experience as a college quarterback shaped his discipline and leadership, and how he grew a $1.2 million practice through expanded clinical services, patient retention, […]
2618: What Dentists Overlook About Their Legal Responsibilities
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back attorney Evan Sampson to explore the legal risks behind common dental practice decisions. They discuss how AI is raising questions around recording consent, patient privacy, and responsibility for automated chart notes. Evan also highlights potential pitfalls involving insurance billing, routine copay waivers, provider credentialing, and marketing practices. […]
2617: What 21,000 Implants Teach You About Patient Trust
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Timothy Kosinski to discuss the evolution of implant dentistry and the lessons behind placing more than 21,000 implants. Dr. Kosinski shares his perspective on overtreatment, preserving natural teeth and bone, and choosing treatment based on each patient’s needs. He explains how clear communication, patient education, […]
2616: Economics of a Lifetime Patient
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down how every patient interaction can influence trust, retention, and referrals. Using a conservative example, he illustrates how a patient’s lifetime value could reach $45,000 when referrals are included. He introduces the three E’s of energy, empathy, and edification, and explains how teams can apply them from the […]
2615: The Implant Complications Every GP Should Prepare For
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Tom Fowle for a webinar on managing complications in implant dentistry. Using real cases, Tom walks through a fractured buccal plate, a sinus perforation, and the factors behind early implant failure. He also explains why tissue, occlusion, and careful treatment planning matter long after an […]
2614: The Art of Team Onboarding
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his live workshop with a practical look at hiring and onboarding. He explains why asking a new employee to shadow someone for a couple of days rarely prepares them for the job. Mark breaks training into two stages: an introduction to the practice, its people, and its values, […]
2613: Operational Mastery
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares part of his live workshop on building a systems driven dental practice. He recalls returning to work just four days after neck surgery because his practices depended on him to keep running—a turning point in how he thought about ownership. Mark explains why clear systems, team involvement, and […]
2612: How to Build a Dental Career That Still Feels Good
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with psychotherapist Tiffany Castellanos about anxiety, burnout, and the pressure dentists put on themselves. Tiffany explains how high standards can turn into perfectionism, making it harder to delegate and easier to mistake anxiety for a leadership problem. They also discuss why professional success can feel empty when life […]
2611: What Should You Ask Before Selling to a DSO?
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Dental Success Network co-founder Michael Lomotan answer questions from DSN members. They start with a challenge many practice owners know well: how to hold a team accountable without becoming everyone’s reminder system. Mark then looks back at his decision to grow to 16 practices and explains why he […]
