Dental All-Stars - Dentistry Podcast

Patrick Chavoustie of Omni Premier Marketing shares how to recession-proof your dental practice by staying proactive, not reactive. He explains why cutting marketing is a mistake—and how downturns create big opportunities for growth when competitors pull back.Resources:The Dental Brief PodcastOMNI Premier MarketingDental Practice Growth Webinar 

Shelly VanEpps and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discuss the crucial “insurance question” in dental practices. Learn why rushing the answer can cost you patients—and how building rapport first using the Great Call Process leads to better trust, conversions, and long-term success. Resources:All-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar 

Greg Essenmacher shares his expertise in fixed full-arch dentistry and how practices can improve case acceptance by focusing on the patient experience and emotional connection. Resources:Greg EssenmacherAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar

Dr. Lavine and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discuss how to treat cybersecurity like a dental treatment plan: diagnose first, then act. A proper risk assessment is required by HIPAA and protects your practice from data loss, fines, and shutdowns.Resources:Request a Security AuditSecurity Predictor ChecklistDental Practice Growth Webinar

New York Times bestselling author and customer experience expert Dr. Joseph Michelli joins Alex Nottingham JD MBA to discuss why the future of patient care—and business success—lies in blending high tech with high touch.Resources:The Michelli Experience"All Business Is Personal" By Joseph A. MichelliAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental Practice Growth Webinar

Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates shares HR insights in dentistry, focusing on team retention, the labor shortage, and handling toxic employees to protect culture and support practice goals.Resources:Bent Ericksen & AssociatesAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar 

Alex Nottingham JD MBA and Rachel Wall of Inspired Hygiene, discuss the dental hygiene shortage, its causes, current data, and strategies like improving office culture, marketing to talent, and using hiring services to find hygienists.Resources:Inspired HygieneAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental Practice Growth Webinar

Eric Vickery interviews financial advisors, Barron and Julian Natelli with Oppenheimer, on managing 401k plans—covering cost savings, fee structures, education, and how offering a 401k boosts retention and talent.Resources:Oppenheimer & Co. IncAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar 

Brannon Moncrief and Alex Nottingham JD MBA discuss how to value and prepare your dental practice for sale, from revenue and cash flow to EBITDA, with expert tips on maximizing value and planning ahead for a successful transition.Resources:McLerran & AssociatesAll-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar 

Eric Vickery interviews Dr. Ted Knight in an All-Star Practice Spotlight, sharing how he grew collections 40%, dropped insurance, and built a high-performing team through leadership, training, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.Resources:All-Star Live Dental Training EventsDental CoachingDental Practice Growth Webinar