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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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, […]
2241: Building a Drama-Free Dental Community
In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by the GSD Queen herself, Ashlee Hirschfeld, for a jam-packed session on all things Dental Success Network. From navigating the transition from Facebook Workplace to WorkVivo, to tackling real DSN member questions about taking extended time off, managing front office distractions, investing in team certifications, and hiring […]
2240: The Core Principles of Office Efficiency
Dr. Monica Urda went from seven-day workweeks, 70% overhead, and burnout… to a streamlined, $5M practice built on systems, leadership, and relentless execution. In this powerful talk, she breaks down how she scaled from a cramped four-op space to a thriving 14-op facility—without adding providers too early or sacrificing her personal life. This is a […]
2239: Inside the Grind and Gratitude of a Dental Mission Trip
In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Steve Hollingsworth—media producer extraordinaire and the man behind the daily content for Dental Success and Smile Outreach International. Recorded from their makeshift studio in Roatan, Honduras, this episode captures the raw, real, and deeply meaningful moments from their latest dental mission trip. Steve shares his perspective […]
