The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let’s face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession… but you don’t have to be an island anymore. It’s possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it’s our mission is to help you get there.
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2572: The Daily Money System Every Practice Owner Needs
08/11/2026
2572: The Daily Money System Every Practice Owner Needs
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Brent Saunier and Chris Sands of Pro-Fi 20/20 and Phase One Dental CPAs for a practical conversation on cash flow planning inside the dental practice. Instead of focusing only on tax strategy, they break down how practice owners can use accounting data, Profit First principles, and daily transfers to better understand where money is going and give every dollar a clear purpose. Brent and Chris walk through the importance of separating funds into dedicated accounts for payroll, labs and supplies, marketing, rent and loans, consulting, CE, travel, profit savings, owner distributions, and taxes. They also explain how this system can help doctors reduce cash flow stress, avoid surprise tax bills, manage credit cards more intentionally, and build stronger financial habits that support long-term practice growth. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2571: Training the Next Generation of Dental Assistants
08/10/2026
2571: Training the Next Generation of Dental Assistants
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Heather Dawn Lawson Myers for an inspiring conversation about leadership, mentorship, team development, and the future of dental assisting. Dr. Lawson Myers shares her journey from Howard University to practicing in Maryland and later building a career in Kingston, Jamaica, where she has served in private practice, dental association leadership, dental council governance, and mentorship for young dentists. She also discusses her work as a John C. Maxwell leadership team member, her passion for helping dental teams understand their strengths, and why dentists must become better leaders if they want to create less stressful, more effective practices. The conversation also explores the growing dental assistant shortage, the importance of training people with the right cultural fit, and how her online platform helps practices develop assistants through flexible, trackable education in general dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, implants, and more. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2570: Better Patient Care Starts With Better Questions
08/07/2026
2570: Better Patient Care Starts With Better Questions
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Michelle shares her unconventional path from dental assistant to hygienist, educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and now independent hygiene practice owner in Colorado. She discusses what it was like to sell everything, travel the country with mobile dental equipment, and eventually step into ownership of a hygiene practice where she can practice prevention-focused care on her own terms. Michelle and Mark dive into guided biofilm therapy, minimally invasive products like SDF and Curodont, BlueCheck, laser certification, implant maintenance, infection control, and how hygienists can play a powerful role in early detection and patient education. Michelle also shares her approach to motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and helping patients feel seen, heard, and empowered rather than judged. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2569: What High-Level Dental Operators Do Differently Pt. 2
08/06/2026
2569: What High-Level Dental Operators Do Differently Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Part 2 of the same keynote, Dr. Mark Costes continues his tactical playbook for building a more effective, systemized dental practice. He breaks down the five core steps of leadership, explains how to set clear expectations, and shares practical frameworks for accountability, team meetings, performance reviews, feedback, and KPI tracking. Mark also covers the hidden cost of turnover, how to evaluate culture and alignment, why organizational charts matter, and how tools like time journals, end-of-day protocols, and downtime systems can help a practice run more efficiently without everything flowing through the owner. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2568: What High-Level Dental Operators Do Differently Pt. 1
08/05/2026
2568: What High-Level Dental Operators Do Differently Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Part 1 of a two-part keynote, Dr. Mark Costes shares a tactical playbook for leading and operating a high-performing dental practice. Drawing from his experience owning 16 practices—and from the mistakes he made along the way—Mark explains why a practice that cannot run without the owner is ultimately just a job with overhead. He breaks down the current state of dentistry, including workforce shortages, rising operating costs, declining practice ownership, burnout, and the growing pressure on dental leaders. Mark also introduces the leadership, systemization, accountability, patient-experience, marketing, and financial frameworks that can help dentists remove themselves as bottlenecks and build healthier, more profitable businesses. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2567: Collective Intelligence-Unlocking Growth Through AI, Marketing & Operations
08/04/2026
2567: Collective Intelligence-Unlocking Growth Through AI, Marketing & Operations
On today’s episode, Ryan Gross speaks during the Dental Success Summit about how AI, marketing, and operations must work together to help dental practices grow more effectively. Ryan explains that AI is not a magic fix, but a powerful tool that can help teams become more efficient, recognize patterns, and make better decisions when the right people and culture are already in place. He breaks down the critical five-minute window when patients choose a dental office, why phone answer rates matter, and how missed calls can quietly cost practices thousands in lost production. Ryan also shares how practices can use data around marketing performance, hygiene production, case acceptance, and new patient blocks to ask better “what if” questions and make smarter operational decisions. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2566: How Dentists Can Build Wealth With Intention
08/03/2026
2566: How Dentists Can Build Wealth With Intention
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Matt Mulcock, CFP and Managing Partner at Dentist Advisors, for a practical conversation on financial planning throughout the full arc of a dentist’s career. Matt breaks down how new graduates should think about student debt, liquidity, retirement savings, and preparing for practice ownership without rushing the process. He and Mark also discuss mid-career priorities like emergency funds, maximizing retirement accounts, profit sharing, and building liquidity both personally and inside the practice. Later, they explore what late-career dentists should consider when preparing for an exit, including how much to rely on the sale of the practice, why rural practices can be harder to liquidate, and the importance of building assets outside the business. Matt emphasizes that intentional planning, organization, and smart investing early on can help dentists reduce financial stress and create more options for the future. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2565: The Real Talk Behind Surgical and Prosthetic Complications
07/31/2026
2565: The Real Talk Behind Surgical and Prosthetic Complications
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Dan Briskie and Dr. Thomas Fow for a practical conversation on surgical, prosthetic, and patient management complications in implant dentistry. Together, they discuss what to do when an atraumatic extraction does not go as planned, including how to manage a fractured buccal plate during immediate implant placement. They also break down common prosthetic challenges like stripped or broken implant screws, when to stop troubleshooting, and why having the right tools and protocols matters. The conversation also dives into managing patient expectations, de-escalating difficult aesthetic concerns, identifying red flags during case selection, and knowing when to slow down, listen, and guide patients with confidence. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2564: Building Better Dentists Through Better Education
07/30/2026
2564: Building Better Dentists Through Better Education
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Lou Graham live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Lou shares the story behind Catapult Education, the independent education-based company he founded 23 years ago, and how it has grown into a powerful platform with speakers, evaluators, and tens of thousands of subscribers. He and Mark discuss the evolution of dental education, the growing demand for hands-on learning, the challenge of keeping teams engaged in a distracted world, and how technology, AI, digital workflows, and customized education are shaping the future of the profession. Lou also opens up about transitioning out of clinical dentistry, selling to a DSO, mentoring younger doctors, and building a career around leadership, communication, and helping dentists continue to grow. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2563: The Blackbelt Standard
07/29/2026
2563: The Blackbelt Standard
Dr. Mark Costes presents the 2026 Golden Rhino Award case studies, honoring two standout transformations: Dr. Blake Hamlin and Dr. Collin Myrick, both UT Houston grads who joined DSI feeling successful but stuck and isolated. He walks through their application letters and financial scorecards, showing how each more than tripled their practices in three years—Hamlin from $1.6M to $5.37M, and Myrick from $2.2M to nearly $10M—largely by clarifying their model and vision before scaling. The two then join Costes on stage to unpack how they did it. Hamlin credits a relentless focus on a few core KPIs (reappointment rate, answering every call) and a marketing breakthrough, scaling spend from $5,000 to $45,000-plus a month to multiply new patients while holding overhead steady. Myrick points to vision, mission, and core values as his foundation, plus finding his integrator, Darcy, which freed him to lead as a CEO and say yes to rapid multi-location expansion across his rural Florida hometown. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2562: The Back Office Automation Every Practice Owner Should Understand
07/28/2026
2562: The Back Office Automation Every Practice Owner Should Understand
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Seth Hamson, Head of Customer Experience at Lassie, to explore how AI is changing the way dental practices manage revenue cycle operations. Seth shares how his background in financial technology led him into dentistry, where outdated insurance systems, paper EOBs, manual posting, and overwhelmed billing teams continue to create major bottlenecks for practice owners. He explains how Lassie is using AI agents to automate payment posting, retrieve EOBs, support free direct deposit setup, reconcile payments, and help practices reduce the time and stress tied to insurance AR. Mark and Seth also discuss the future of claim filing, eligibility verification, patient billing, in-house versus outsourced billing, and why practice owners should be thinking intentionally about how AI will shape operations, scalability, and patient experience in the years ahead. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2561: The Real Tradeoffs Behind De Novo Growth
07/27/2026
2561: The Real Tradeoffs Behind De Novo Growth
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers a wide range of listener questions in this Ask Me Anything edition, covering everything from managing serious back issues as a dentist to weighing the pros and cons of a de novo startup versus acquiring an existing practice. Mark shares his personal experience with spine surgeries, posture, core strength, ergonomics, and the importance of getting the right clinical support when pain becomes unmanageable. He also breaks down the strategic considerations behind starting fresh, buying an existing office, evaluating demographics, managing cash flow, planning for growth, and building toward a larger platform practice. The episode wraps with stories from Mark’s upcoming and past mission trips, including Honduras, Fiji, the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and the impact of providing care in communities with limited access to dentistry. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2560: Courageous Conversations That Build Better Practices
07/24/2026
2560: Courageous Conversations That Build Better Practices
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Katherine Eitel Belt, dentistry’s unscripted leadership communications coach, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Katherine shares her journey from chairside dental assistant to global authority on leadership communication, including the pivotal moment that shaped her approach to helping leaders raise standards with clarity, courage, and compassion. She breaks down her framework for the three essential leadership conversations: invitation conversations, coaching conversations, and courageous conversations. Katherine also explains how practice owners and managers can address accountability without fear, inspire team members into higher standards, and create a culture where people choose growth rather than simply comply. The conversation also highlights her upcoming book, Lead Yourself, Lead Your Team, and why strong leadership begins with self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a willingness to own your role first. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2559: The Lease Mistakes That Can Sink Your Dental Practice
07/23/2026
2559: The Lease Mistakes That Can Sink Your Dental Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Eric Pook, owner of Cirrus Consulting Group, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Eric shares how his background in medical and dental entrepreneurship led him into the highly specialized world of dental office lease consulting, and why so many dentists unknowingly sign agreements that can put their practice, profitability, and future transition at risk. From missed renewal deadlines and month-to-month leases to assignment clauses, personal guarantees, tenant improvement allowances, and landlord leverage during practice sales, Eric breaks down the most common lease mistakes dentists make and how proactive planning can protect long-term value. He also explains why doctors should review their leases years before renewal or transition, especially if they plan to expand, renovate, sell, or protect their estate. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2558: How to Find Opportunity in an Uncertain Real Estate Market
07/22/2026
2558: How to Find Opportunity in an Uncertain Real Estate Market
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jacob Vanderslice, co-founder of VanWest Partners, to explore the opportunities, risks, and realities of self-storage investing. Jacob shares how he went from single-family rentals and fix-and-flips to overseeing a portfolio of 42 self-storage properties, why his team targets underperforming facilities, and how operational improvements can increase net operating income and property value. They also discuss due diligence, market supply, closed-ended funds, projected returns, tax advantages, liquidity risks, and the role private real estate can play in a diversified investment portfolio. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2557: The Unfair Advantage - Fireside Chat With Gino Wickman
07/21/2026
2557: The Unfair Advantage - Fireside Chat With Gino Wickman
On today’s episode, recorded live at the Dental Success Summit 2026, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Gino Wickman, creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System and author of Traction, Rocket Fuel, and Shine. Gino shares the lessons behind building EOS, the six essential traits of an entrepreneur, and why the right visionary-integrator partnership can transform a growing business. They discuss how to find and evaluate an integrator, the five rules that keep the relationship strong, the most overlooked components of EOS, and the foundational tools dental leaders can begin implementing immediately. Gino also opens up about the deeper message behind Shine and why lasting success requires more than achievement alone. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2556: The Capacity Trap That Holds Practices Back
07/20/2026
2556: The Capacity Trap That Holds Practices Back
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions in this Ask Me Anything special, covering ownership strategy, practice growth, scaling decisions, and the team of advisors every dental owner should build. Mark shares what he would do differently if he were starting over as a new grad, including avoiding practices that are too small to scale, being cautious with overly rural locations, and focusing on demographics, capacity, and long-term exit options. He also discusses when it makes sense to add another doctor, what metrics to watch beyond revenue, and why owners should stabilize their flagship practice before pursuing additional locations. The episode also dives into building a personal board of directors, including a CPA, bookkeeper, attorney, tax strategist, financial advisor, banker, and performance coach, before wrapping with advice on making faster, less fearful business decisions without abandoning thoughtful analysis. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2555: Fired Up but Going Nowhere- Turn Today into the Day Everything Actually Changes
07/17/2026
2555: Fired Up but Going Nowhere- Turn Today into the Day Everything Actually Changes
On today’s episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel takes the stage at the Dental Success Summit to help dentists and their teams turn inspiration into real, lasting change. She shares why so many practice owners get caught in the “someday trap,” waiting for the right associate, production number, or season of life before building the practice and lifestyle they truly want. Dr. Kassmel breaks down the three keys to fighting the pull of status quo: getting clear on what you want and why it matters, understanding the short-term price of meaningful change, and leading first as the doctor or practice leader. She also offers a practical communication framework for holding standards with grace, creating alignment, and choosing one focused “Monday move” that can help transform your practice for good. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2554: Evolve - Thriving in Dentistry's New Reality
07/16/2026
2554: Evolve - Thriving in Dentistry's New Reality
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes delivers his main stage presentation during the 13th Annual Dental Success Summit, using the story of Jerry the lobster as a powerful metaphor for growth, vulnerability, and the need to shed old ways of operating. Mark reflects on his own journey through academic challenges, practice ownership, burnout, and reinvention, then connects those lessons to the current state of dentistry. He breaks down the major headwinds facing the profession, including staffing shortages, rising wages, flat PPO reimbursements, declining practice ownership, margin compression, burnout, and the growing divide between elite independent practices and those stuck in the middle. Mark also introduces the frameworks DSI uses to help dentists build stronger systems, better leadership, healthier lives, and more scalable practices, reminding owners that what got them here will not get them where they want to go next. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2553: Inside a High Tech Dental Practice Built for Education
07/15/2026
2553: Inside a High Tech Dental Practice Built for Education
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Brett Titensor live from Thrive Live 2026 to talk about digital dentistry, technology, and building a practice designed for the future. Brett shares what it was like taking over from his father, working alongside him for 10 years, and bringing new technology into a second-generation practice. He discusses his passion for same-day crowns, guided implants, 3D printing, surgical guides, full-arch workflows, and how delegating digital processes to the team can make advanced dentistry more efficient and scalable. Brett also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the new facility he is building in the Dallas area, which will combine a dental practice with an education center where dentists can see real workflows from start to finish in a live clinical setting. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2552: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 2
07/14/2026
2552: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 2
On today’s episode, this Part 2 conversation features Jake Conway continuing his April 2026 Mastermind presentation with a deeper look at hygiene performance, owner compensation, cash flow strategy, and practice valuation. Jake explains how hygiene production impacts payroll, fixed costs, doctor production, and overall profitability, while showing how KPIs like perio percentage, fluoride, open hygiene time, exam mix, and production-to-pay ratios can reveal the true causes behind underperformance. He also outlines how owners can think about paying themselves as both clinicians and owner-operators, including W-2 salary, distributions, gap pay, break-even targets, and capital reserves. The session wraps with a practical look at practice valuations, adjusted net income, EBITDA, doctor-to-doctor sales, and how owner production can directly influence the value of a practice in a DSO or private equity transaction. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2551: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 1
07/13/2026
2551: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 1
On today’s episode, this Part 1 conversation features Jake Conway presenting during the April 2026 Mastermind and breaking down how practice owners can better understand the numbers that drive their income. Jake explains why a dental practice should be viewed as a source of information rather than an ATM, and how overhead is not a destination but a measurement of how well the office is being run. He walks through the difference between fixed and variable costs, the symptom-cause-solution approach to diagnosing financial issues, and how management reporting differs from tax reporting. Jake also reviews how cash flows through a practice, from collections and overhead to available funds, and encourages owners to use their reports as investigative tools to identify opportunities, improve decision-making, and create more influence over their pay. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2550: Smarter Phones, Better Teams, and Happier Patients
07/10/2026
2550: Smarter Phones, Better Teams, and Happier Patients
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime dental industry leader Laura Nelson live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Laura shares her journey from running the front office in her husband’s dental practice to building Front Office Rocks, becoming a trusted voice in dental team training, and now leading AI innovation with Mango Voice. She and Mark discuss why patient experience matters just as much as clinical care, how short-form training changed front office education, and why understanding the “why” behind systems is essential for team success. Laura also breaks down how AI tools like Mango’s Margo can help practices capture missed calls, improve patient communication, support overwhelmed teams, and even role-play phone skills through AI-powered coaching. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2549: The Hidden Risks Inside Dental Office Leases
07/09/2026
2549: The Hidden Risks Inside Dental Office Leases
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jas Banga live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas to talk about one of the most overlooked but critical parts of practice ownership: dental real estate. Jas shares how he went from marketing in the dental world to becoming a leading healthcare real estate advisor, helping dentists across North America make smarter, data-driven decisions around site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and acquisitions. They discuss common lease traps like narrow use provisions, triple net expenses, assignment language, and seller liability, as well as the big question of whether dentists should buy or lease their space. Jas also explains how demographics, saturation levels, traffic flow, future development, and AI-powered market analysis can help doctors choose stronger locations and build long-term practice value. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2548: Back to Basics: How to Lead Through Hard Conversations
07/08/2026
2548: Back to Basics: How to Lead Through Hard Conversations
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashlee Hirschfeld for another Back to Basics conversation, this time focused on leadership and difficult conversations. Mark and Ashlee discuss why leadership requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, clear expectations, and the willingness to address issues before they damage the entire team. They also explore how to approach corrective conversations with less drama, why avoiding conflict can create bigger problems, and how strong leaders take ownership before asking others to do the same. This episode is a reminder that great culture starts at the top, and the way you communicate, respond, and hold people accountable will shape the health of your entire practice. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2547: From Practice Owner to Purpose Driven Leader
07/07/2026
2547: From Practice Owner to Purpose Driven Leader
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Matt Slivka, owner of Rockside Dental and DSI Black Belt coach, for a conversation about growth, purpose, and the impact dentists can make far beyond the operatory. Matt shares how mentorship and community helped transform his practice from a chaotic startup into a thriving multi-doctor organization, and how that same mindset pushed him to launch Rockside Reach International, his nonprofit providing dental care in Guatemala. The conversation explores the power of influence, the importance of relationships, lessons from mission work around the world, and why fulfillment often comes from becoming the person you’re meant to be rather than simply achieving more. Mark and Matt also preview Matt’s upcoming Unlock Your Potential course, a unique personal development experience centered around the Four Futures of mind, meaning, muscle, and money, designed to help doctors, team members, and leaders create a more intentional and impactful life. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2546: The Dentist’s Guide to Beating Overwhelm
07/06/2026
2546: The Dentist’s Guide to Beating Overwhelm
On today’s episode, we dive into the very real problem of overwhelm in dentistry and why it is not simply about having too much to do. Dr. Mark Costes breaks down how decision fatigue, multitasking, cognitive load, sleep debt, clutter, caffeine, alcohol, and constant content consumption can push practice owners from intentional leadership into reactive survival mode. He also shares practical ways dentists can reduce overwhelm through better prioritization, delegation, systemization, walking, sleep hygiene, closing open loops, and building the right support around them. From managing hygiene exam overload to knowing when it may be time for a coach or executive assistant, this conversation gives dental leaders a clearer path toward more calm, clarity, and control. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2545: The Bite Mistake That Can Derail an FMR Case
07/03/2026
2545: The Bite Mistake That Can Derail an FMR Case
On today’s episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon sits down with Dr. Chris Hill to talk through the systems, lessons, and real-world experience behind predictable full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Hill shares how years of cosmetics, occlusion, TMJ, and reconstruction training shaped his approach, and why having a clear, repeatable system is what helps dentists move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling confident with bigger cases. The conversation covers common FMR challenges like losing the bite, managing vertical dimension, deprogramming, temporaries, lab communication, case phasing, and why doctors need to lead the case instead of relying entirely on the lab. Dr. Hill also explains the importance of photography, collaboration, mentorship, and having a support system that helps clinicians implement complex dentistry more predictably in their practices. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2544: Finding Wellness in a High Pressure Profession
07/02/2026
2544: Finding Wellness in a High Pressure Profession
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Christian Pavel live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas for a grounding conversation on wellness, burnout, breathwork, and purpose in dentistry. Known as the Dental Yogi, Dr. Pavel shares how yoga, intentional breathing, and holistic health became central to both his personal life and his mission to help dental professionals reconnect with themselves. He and Dr. Costes discuss the pressures facing modern dentists, including shrinking margins, rising costs, overstimulation, and the quiet burnout many providers experience while trying to power through. Dr. Pavel also shares the origin of Revive Mission, a dental mission experience that combines service, yoga, breathwork, and deeper human connection. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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2543: The Quiet Reinvention: Pt. 2
07/01/2026
2543: The Quiet Reinvention: Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his April 2026 Mastermind presentation by exploring the deeper identity shifts required to move out of the hustle trap and into a more sustainable version of success. He shares a powerful eulogy exercise and personal reflections on loss, legacy, and the difference between resume virtues and eulogy virtues. Dr. Costes connects these ideas back to the Four Futures, encouraging dentists to examine their mind, meaning, muscle, and money to determine what needs realignment. He also challenges practice owners to subtract what no longer serves them, delegate more effectively, use the DSI community and coaching resources, and build businesses that create freedom rather than more complexity and obligation. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to
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