2079: Overcoming Challenges in Dentistry Pt. 2
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Release Date: 09/24/2024
2470: How a Dental Robot Helped One Practice 10x Its Growth
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 to real-time surgical guidance, and how AI and robotics can enhance precision, speed, and predictability for implant surgeons. Dr. Bond dives into case selection, flapless surgery, pterygoid implants, and how the system has helped him...
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2469: Why Dentists Wait Too Long to Hire and Pay the Price
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 associate—often creating unnecessary chaos in their practices. Paul shares insights from Dentist Job Connect, discusses the ongoing hygienist shortage, and offers a balanced perspective on DSO and DPO “drama.” The...
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2468: Marketing Wisdom For The AI Search Era In Dentistry
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 conversion—showing how billboards, community visibility, patient testimonials, multilingual videos, and strong in-office branding can reinforce what you offer to both new and existing patients. He...
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2467: Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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, growth, and leadership. Drawing from his own athletic background and principles of stoicism and extreme ownership, he emphasizes that true development doesn’t happen when things go right—but when you choose how...
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2466: The Family Office Model for Dentists and Physicians
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 mirrors the family office model traditionally reserved for the ultra-wealthy. They explore the critical difference between simply deferring taxes and truly mitigating them, why working with a fiduciary matters,...
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2465: Dentistry Without the Stress of Overhead or On-Call
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 her passion. From oral surgery to removable prosthetics, Dr. Hall walks us through the unique challenges—and surprising benefits—of correctional dentistry, including safety protocols, minimal overhead, and a clear work-life boundary....
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2464: The Real Reason You’re Burned Out and What to Do About It
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 businesses that trap them—often earning less than they could as associates. He shares raw stories from his own journey, including the physical toll of dentistry, his “aha” moment after reaching financial success but feeling...
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2463: Behind the Scenes at Thrive Live and the Power of Dental Events
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 dental student to one of the most influential educators in the industry, emphasizing authenticity and humor as his trademarks on stage. Traci, the senior manager of event marketing at Henry Schein, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at...
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2462: Lessons from 16 Practices and a Life Beyond the Op
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
On today’s episode, we’re sharing Dr. Mark Costes’ live talk at Midwestern University, where he gives dental students an unfiltered look into life after graduation—and what it really takes to succeed. Drawing from his journey as a former owner of 16 practices and founder of multiple dental businesses, Mark delivers a fast-paced, high-impact presentation on business fundamentals, practice profitability, leadership, and personal fulfillment. He explains why most dentists in the U.S. operate with dangerously thin margins—and how to avoid becoming one of them. With real-world examples...
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2461: Clinician Transition: Leveraging What You've Built
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
On today’s episode, Jake Conway breaks down the evolution every dental practice owner experiences—from clinician to owner-operator to true CEO. He explains why early success often creates a dangerous reliance on the owner’s production and how that pressure can lead to burnout and resentment. Jake outlines the predictable growth path of a dental practice, including how to identify bottlenecks in hygiene, when to add providers, and how to use KPIs to drive performance without obsessing over production alone. He also tackles the “associate paradox,” showing with real numbers how...
info_outlineOn today’s second part of this engaging two-part episode, we continue our in-depth conversation with Dr. Paul Goodman, also known as Dr. Nacho. The discussion dives into some of the most pressing issues facing the dental profession today, starting with the ever-increasing cost of dental education and the staggering student loan debt that new graduates face. Dr. Goodman candidly shares his perspective, acknowledging that if he were faced with the current financial realities of dental school—potentially graduating with over $550,000 in debt—he might not choose to pursue dentistry again, unless he were specializing in a field with immediate high earning potential. The conversation also touches on the emotional and financial burden of student debt, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly understanding the financial implications and having a solid plan to manage the debt post-graduation.
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