Full-Arch, Workflow, and Patient Selection in Dentistry | Ep.158 | Dr. Steven Nelson |
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Full-arch growth is not just about implants. Itâs about patient selection, workflow efficiency, clinical judgment, and knowing when not to push a case into a fixed solution. In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg sits down with Dr. Steven Nelson, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and founder of Fusion Implant Center, to talk through the real-world dynamics of modern full-arch practice. They discuss: The difference between referral-driven and direct-to-consumer full-arch cases Why patient selection matters more than hype How digital workflows have changed efficiency in...
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TTS- 157 Grit, Leadership, and Human Connection in Dentistry | Ep.157 | Danielle Krammer
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Show Notes + Video Description Title Grit, Leadership, and Human Connection in Dentistry | Danielle Kramer | Tooth Sleuth Podcast #157 Description Success in dentistry is not built on systems alone. It is built on grit, leadership, human connection, and the willingness to keep moving when things get hard. In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg sits down with Danielle Kramer to talk about what it really takes to lead in dentistry, support teams, build meaningful businesses, and stay grounded in service. They discuss: Why sports mindset translates so well into business and leadership What...
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TTS- 156 Why Most Dentists Stay Stuck (And How to Fix It) | EP. 156 | Dr. Alan G. Stern
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Why Most Dentists Stay Stuck (And How to Fix It) | EP. 156 | Dr. Alan G. Stern Most dentists donât struggle because of clinical skill. They struggle because of misalignment, poor guidance, and lack of real systems. In this episode, Dr. Alan G. Stern breaks down the realities behind building a successful dental careerâfrom early rejection and financial setbacks to long-term growth and fulfillment. This is a direct conversation on: Why adversity is often the turning pointânot the setback How to choose the right consultant (and avoid costly mistakes) The difference...
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TTS- 155 Patient Financing in Dentistry: Compliance, Trust & Case Acceptance | Ep. 155 | Nancy Kay Coy
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How should dental practices approach patient financing without creating compliance risk or damaging trust? In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Nancy Kay Coy, healthcare finance strategist, author, and founder of Finance RxÂź, to discuss the realities of patient financing in dentistry and why the financial conversation has become one of the most important parts of case acceptance. They explore why relying on one lender creates a single point of failure, how different states are increasing scrutiny around financial conversations, and why practices must stop treating...
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TTS- 154 DSO vs Private Group: Increasing EBITDA in Dentistry | TTS-154 w/ Rick Cromar
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Should dentists join a DSO, private dental group, or stay independent? In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Rick Cromar, growth strategist at Valeri Group and leader at Peak Dental Studio, to discuss the evolving landscape of dental practice consolidation, private equity partnerships, and building enterprise value in dentistry. They explore how private groups differ from traditional DSOs, why EBITDA has become a key metric in dental practice growth, and how the right operational structure can allow dentists to focus on clinical care while scaling the business side...
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End to End Marketing Visibility in Dentistry | TTS-153 w/ Harsh Bansal
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Are you truly tracking where your dental patients come from â or are you guessing? In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Harsh Bansal, Co-Founder of Remedo and ConvertLens, to discuss end-to-end marketing visibility for dental practices. They break down why most lead attribution in dentistry is flawed, how disconnected CRMs and practice management systems create blind spots, and why real-time data is critical for improving case conversion and marketing ROI. If your team relies on patients saying âGoogleâ as the source, or if youâre unsure which campaign is...
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TTS- 152 Buy Back Time w/Dr. Rehan Shahid
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Buy Back Time w/Dr. Rehan Shahid What does it take to move from busy clinician to confident CEO? In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg sits down with Dr. Rehan Shahid â practicing dentist, MBA, and multi-location dental practice owner â to discuss dental practice management, leadership, and the systems required for scaling a profitable dental business. Dr. Shahid shares how he helped build an $8M dental group and why most dentists struggle not because of clinical skill, but because of gaps in business systems, KPI tracking, and implementation. Youâll learn: The difference between...
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TTS- 150 Find Your Voice w/Marissa Gonzales
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Building a personal brand in dentistry isnât about posting more â itâs about positioning with purpose. In this episode of Tooth Sleuth, Greg sits down with Marissa Gonzales, Sparkle Success Manager at Our Thrive Tribe, to talk about authentic branding, social media strategy, and what dental professionals get wrong about visibility. If youâve ever struggled with what to post, how to stand out on LinkedIn or Instagram, or wondered whether personal branding even matters in dentistry â this conversation delivers clarity. Greg and Marissa break down: âą Why authenticity beats imitation...
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TTS-151 â Wealth Protection: Advanced Planning, Confidence, and Making Your Hard Work Pay Off w/ Tim McNeely
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In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with wealth strategist and family office advisor Tim McNeely for a candid, eye-opening conversation about money, complexity, and why building wealth without protecting it often creates more problems than solutions. Tim shares how many high-performing dental entrepreneurs unknowingly lose 20â30% of their net worth over time due to fragmented advice, siloed advisors, and investment-only thinking. Together, Greg and Tim unpack what true wealth management really meansâand why advanced planning, stress testing, and...
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TTS-149 â Passion of the Procedure: Purpose, Grit, and the Art of Extraction w/ Extraction Jackson
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In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Dr. Julia L. Jackson â better known as âExtraction Jacksonâ â for a powerful, deeply human conversation about passion, purpose, grit, and what it truly means to love the work you do. As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, educator, and founder of the International Implant Institute, Dr. Jackson shares her journey of becoming one of the few female African-American OMS surgeons in the profession, navigating resistance, redefining success, and choosing clinical excellence over distraction. This...
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What defines an ideal patientâand how does your practice attract them?
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Esenmacher sits down with Kirk Teachout, content creator, speaker, and practice growth strategist, to explore how boundaries, leadership, and accountability shape thriving dental teams and stronger patient relationships.
From creating systems that serve both provider and patient to leading with intention and empathy, this conversation highlights the freedom that comes from clarityâand why saying ânoâ can be the most powerful growth strategy of all.
đĄ What Youâll Learn
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Why saying ânoâ to the wrong patients opens space for the right ones
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How accountability and empowerment drive team culture and trust
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The âwhy behind the whatâ that transforms education into case acceptance
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How data and handoffs build a frictionless patient experience
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Why growth and mindset go hand in handâon and off the mountain
đ€ Mic Drop Moments
âEmpowerment, not control, builds the strongest teams.â
âSaying ânoâ to the wrong fit opens the door to your ideal patient.â
âWhen your team owns the standard, culture becomes effortless.â
đ§ Where to Listen
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