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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. For a whole host of free practice

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2339: Secrets to Longevity and Fulfillment in Dentistry

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/18

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes interviews Dr. Allan Mohr, a seasoned dentist with over four decades of experience and a passion for mentoring the next generation. Dr. Mohr shares his journey from general dentistry to building a successful fee-for-service cosmetic and restorative practice, highlighting the pivotal role continuing education and mentorship played in his […] The post 2339: Secrets to Longevity and Fulfillment in Dentistry appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2338: The Future of Early Caries Detection in Dentistry

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/17

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with the multifaceted Jessica Woods—MPH, RDH, and Senior VP at BlueCheck Dental—for a lively and unexpected conversation straight from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Jessica discusses her role in bringing Blue Check to the market, a protein-based diagnostic product that helps detect early demineralization and promotes minimally […] The post 2338: The Future of Early Caries Detection in Dentistry appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2337: The Untold Truth About Fluoride & the Rise of...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/16

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Vladimir Vukicevic, a serial tech entrepreneur turned wellness founder and the CEO of Better & Better, a sustainable, fluoride-free toothpaste and oral care brand. Vlad shares his incredible backstory—from surviving childhood bone cancer in Eastern Europe to launching and selling multiple startups before founding Better & Better. He […] The post 2337: The Untold Truth About Fluoride & the Rise of Hydroxyapatite appeared first on Dental Success

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2336: The Secrets Behind a 100-Patient Opening Day

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/15

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes DSI Black Belt Coach and startup expert Dr. Chris Green for a high-energy conversation packed with real-world wisdom. Fresh off the Dental Success Summit, they reflect on the event’s outstanding energy, powerful breakout sessions, and the rising interest in startup practices. Chris breaks down the core pillars of […] The post 2336: The Secrets Behind a 100-Patient Opening Day appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2335: The Fast Track to High-Value Dentistry Without...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/12

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Ben Kacos for a powerful and tactical conversation on what it really takes to evolve from a standard general dentist to a Super GP. Dr. Kacos shares his personal journey of 700% growth by strategically adding advanced clinical procedures like surgical extractions, socket grafting, molar […] The post 2335: The Fast Track to High-Value Dentistry Without Referrals appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2334: The Business Case for Membership Plans in...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/11

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Jane Levy, co-founder and CEO of Plan Forward, for a powerful conversation on how dental membership plans can help practices take control of their revenue and reduce dependence on underperforming insurance plans. Jane shares her unique path from Wall Street investor to dental tech entrepreneur, including her pivotal […]The post 2334: The Business Case for Membership Plans in Dental Practices appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2333: Scaling Impact Without Burning Out as a Dental...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/10

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with his longtime friend and DSI Black Belt Coach, Dr. Taher Dhoon, for a deeply reflective and inspiring conversation on redefining legacy, creating balance, and building sustainable impact. From humble beginnings to scaling a $5M+ practice, Dr. Dhoon shares how his perspective has evolved over the years—from […] The post 2333: Scaling Impact Without Burning Out as a Dental Entrepreneur appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2332: Solving the Dental Revenue Puzzle with AI

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/09

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Vishal Bhalla, founder and CEO of Wieldy.ai, an innovative AI platform transforming revenue cycle management in dental practices. Vishal shares how observing inefficiencies in his brother-in-law’s orthodontic offices during the pandemic sparked the idea for Wieldy. With a background in AI and machine learning, he explains how Wieldy’s […] The post 2332: Solving the Dental Revenue Puzzle with AI appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2331: Turning Full-Arch Leads Into Life-Changing Cases

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/08

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by sales strategist and full-arch consultant Stacy Farley, who shares her inspiring journey from corporate sales to becoming a key driver behind one of the most successful single-location implant centers in the U.S. Stacy breaks down the often-overlooked steps of the full-arch patient journey, from lead generation […] The post 2331: Turning Full-Arch Leads Into Life-Changing Cases appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2330: Surgical Saturday – Live Veneer Prepping &...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/06

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Taher Dhoon to introduce an exciting new addition to the Colorado Surgical Institute (CSI) lineup: a hands-on, live-patient cosmetic dentistry course focused on 10 over 10 veneer cases. The two discuss how this program differs from traditional full arch or surgical training, with an emphasis […] The post 2330: Surgical Saturday – Live Veneer Prepping & Delivery with CSI’s New Hands-On Course appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2329: Designing Dental Offices That Work Like a Swiss...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/05

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Dr. Mark Tholen, a former dentist turned renowned dental office architect, to unpack the art and science of designing a practice that maximizes productivity and minimizes stress. With decades of experience and thousands of projects under his belt, Dr. Tholen explains how to right-size your office for long-term […] The post 2329: Designing Dental Offices That Work Like a Swiss Watch appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2328: Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry with 3D...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/04

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes wraps up an incredible run of podcasting at Thrive Live with a conversation about one of dentistry’s most transformative tools—3D printing. He sits down with Dr. Michael DeFee to talk about digital workflows, chairside design, and the future of restorative dentistry. As a founding partner of the MOD Institute […] The post 2328: Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry with 3D Printing appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2327: Biggest Startup Mistakes Dentists Make & How to...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/03

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Chris Green of The Practice Launchpad and Justin “JJ” Ditkofsky of WeCare to talk about all things dental startups—from the earliest planning stages to scaling for long-term success. The trio dives deep into the real-world challenges dentists face when launching a practice, including costly lease […] The post 2327: Biggest Startup Mistakes Dentists Make & How to Avoid Them appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2326: How to Know If You’re Ready to Grow Your Dental...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/02

On today’s episode, Gary Bird interviews Dr. Mark Costes to unpack the real-world complexities of scaling from one dental practice to ten. Mark shares hard-earned lessons from building and managing 26 practices, explaining why early success can mislead dentists into rapid expansion and how to avoid the common pitfalls. They explore why strong systems beat […] The post 2326: How to Know If You’re Ready to Grow Your Dental Group appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2325: The Mindset That Builds Thriving Practices and...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/09/01

On today’s episode, Eric Appelsies and Alexandra Kantor, hosts of the Just a Couple of Dentists podcast, sit down with Dr. Mark Costes to explore the philosophies that have fueled his success in dentistry and beyond. From spotting potential in others and connecting people for exponential growth to giving without expectation, Mark reveals the mindset […] The post 2325: The Mindset That Builds Thriving Practices and Communities appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2324: Surgical Saturday – Build a Pediatric Pipeline...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/08/30

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Taher Dhoon for a Surgical Saturday deep dive into one of the most underrated clinical procedures in dentistry: frenectomies. As co-founder of the Colorado Surgical Institute, Dr. Dhoon outlines the powerful impact frenectomies can have on both pediatric and adult patients—improving airway, sleep, behavior, and […]The post 2324: Surgical Saturday – Build a Pediatric Pipeline with CSI’s New Frenectomy Course appeared first on Dental Success

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2323: The Silent Killer of ROI and How AI Solves It

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/08/29

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back marketing expert and CEO of CMOShare, Ryan Gross, for an in-depth conversation about the transformative role of AI in dental marketing. They dive into how AI has evolved from novelty to necessity, with real-time applications improving everything from phone call conversions to website performance and patient scheduling. […] The post 2323: The Silent Killer of ROI and How AI Solves It appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2322: Boosting Production Per Chair Hour With Smart...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/08/28

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Khamir Patel, practicing dentist and founder of SmartChair AI, to discuss how his innovative technology is transforming the way dental practices measure and optimize chair utilization. Dr. Patel shares how his firsthand experiences in private practice inspired the development of this data-driven platform, which uses […] The post 2322: Boosting Production Per Chair Hour With Smart Data and AI appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2321: How Decision Fatigue Can Derail Dental Practice...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/08/27

On today’s episode, we bring you part two of Dr. Mark Costes’ live presentation from Nashville at a Shine event, where he uncovers the immense pressures dentists face in practice ownership. From the isolation of clinical work to skyrocketing student debt and decision fatigue, Mark explains why fewer dentists are choosing ownership and how this […] The post 2321: How Decision Fatigue Can Derail Dental Practice Owners Pt. 2 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2320: How Decision Fatigue Can Derail Dental Practice...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/08/26

On today’s episode, we share part one of Dr. Mark Costes’ live presentation from Nashville at a Shine event. Mark sets the stage with a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of dental practice ownership—massive student debt, declining ownership rates, and staggering burnout statistics. He also shares financial benchmarks for dentists compared to physicians, insights into […] The post 2320: How Decision Fatigue Can Derail Dental Practice Owners Pt. 1 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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