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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2251: Authentic Marketing in a Digital World
In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back marketing expert Mike Sula, Sales Director at Studio 88, a top-rated healthcare marketing agency. Mike delivers a powerful presentation on how to stand out in today’s fast-paced digital landscape by tapping into authentic storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of leading with purpose, using personalized photography and video, […]
2250: Why Same-Day Dentistry Wins in Any Economy
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the art of same-day dentistry with Dr. Ben Kacos, founder of CMOshare Ryan Gross, and host Dr. Mark Costes. They break down the critical systems behind becoming a same-day clinical powerhouse—from expanding your team and optimizing your facility, to building a hustle-driven culture and offering flexible financing options. […]
2249: Transforming Lives Through Global Dental Missions
In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes checks in from Roatan, Honduras, during the final day of the Smile Outreach International mission trip. Joined by Laura Kolar, Executive Director of SOI, and Dr. Winston Feng, the team reflects on a monumental week of service where they treated over 500 patients. They dive into the challenges and […]
2248: Eliminate Wasted Time Pt. 2
In today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas continues his high-impact presentation, focusing on the often-overlooked skill of patient communication and how it directly drives case acceptance. He breaks down how to shift from technical jargon to relatable, fifth-grade-level language that patients can understand and act on. With real-life examples, he outlines how to present […]
2247: Eliminate Wasted Time Pt. 1
In today’s Part 1 episode, we welcome the first-ever DSI Black Belt Coach, Dr. Aaron Nicholas, who delivers an eye-opening and often humorous presentation titled “Too Efficient? Or Too Efficient.” Dr. Nicholas dives deep into the philosophy and practical application of efficiency in dentistry, exploring the fine line between streamlining and sacrificing quality. He shares […]
2246: Evolution of Team Training Pt. 2
In today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Ben Kacos explores the comprehensive evolution of onboarding, team training, and leadership development in a thriving dental practice. From setting clear 30/60/90-day goals to implementing tiered compensation models, Dr. Ben breaks down how transparency, coaching, and culture-building create empowered, self-motivated teams. He shares practical strategies like the “Big Sister” […]
2245: Evolution of Team Training Pt. 1
In today’s Part 1 episode, we dive into the evolution of effective team training in dental practices. From humble beginnings with a small, disorganized staff, Dr. Ben Kacos shares how he transformed chaos into a cohesive, high-performing team culture. He outlines foundational strategies including roundtable post-mortems, building a living team handbook, clinical and communication calibration, […]
2244: Why AI Will Never Replace the Human Touch in Dentistry
In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with returning guest Corey Pinnagar, CEO of the fast-growing dental service company Reach. Corey shares his journey from purchasing the company for just $1 at age 22 to scaling it into a team of over 200 employees, with accolades from Inc. 500 and the Salt Lake Tribune. […]
2243: AI Applications in the Dental Office Pt. 2
In this episode, Dr. Bill Keith breaks down the exact AI tools he’s using to streamline everything from onboarding new patients to managing phone calls and analyzing data from Open Dental. He shows how tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and a custom voice assistant named Abby are changing the game in patient communication, scheduling, insurance verification, […]
2242: AI Applications in the Dental Office Pt. 1
Dr. Bill Keith opens the doctor’s session by pulling back the curtain on how a 20-op, high-efficiency practice outside Kansas City is using AI to run tighter systems, make faster decisions, and actually reduce day-to-day chaos. With a background in accounting and finance. Dr. Keith breaks down complex concepts like SQL queries, Open Dental integration, […]
