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MB2 Underground

MB2 Underground goes beyond the clinic walls, diving deep into inspiring stories from dentistry"s leading minds. Learn valuable leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies you can use to grow your practice and achieve your goals.

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Ep. 103 | Managing Stress in Dentistry | Dr. Kyle...

MB2 Underground ·

2026/04/16

On this episode of MB2 Underground, Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Dr. Kyle Stanley and Dr. Martin Mendelson for a conversation around stress and burnout in dentistry. Our guests share their own experiences with stress, burnout, and the pressure that comes with the profession, along with what they've learned working with dentists across the country through Light Side and their coaching work. This episode focuses on the physical demands of dentistry along with the mental and emotional

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Ep. 102 | Dentistry Today and What's Coming Next |...

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2026/04/10

On this episode of MB2 Underground, Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox welcome back Envista CEO Paul Keel for a broader look at what's happening across the dental industry today, and where things may be headed next. Drawing from his perspective leading a $4.2 billion global dental business, Paul shares what he's seeing across markets, from patient demand and consumer confidence to the ongoing impact of COVID and recent economic shifts. The conversation covers why dentistry has historically outpaced the

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Ep. 101 | Working Together as Mother and Daughter |...

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2026/04/02

On this episode of MB2 Underground, we sit down with Ashley Park, CEO of BAYLAB and Parkley, alongside her mom, Nina Park, for a conversation that brings together entrepreneurship, family, and a new perspective on dentistry. Ashley shares her path from investment banking in New York to Amazon and ultimately to building BAYLAB, an infection control company focused on simplifying how dental practices source essential supplies. What started as a look at gaps in healthcare evolved into a focused effort

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01:03:40

Ep. 100 | The MB2 Story | Dr. V, Dr. Gabe Shahwan,...

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2026/03/26

On this special edition of MB2 Underground, we get to hear from the people who started it all. MB2's Founder and CEO, Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, is joined by President Justin Puckett and original doctor partners Dr. Gabe Shahwan and Dr. Mauricio Dardano to share the MB2 story, along with a few never-before-told stories from the early days. Ever wonder how the original crew found their way to each other? They get into how it all came together, what those first years looked like, and how it all

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Ep. 99 | Cracking the Dental Hiring Code | MB2's...

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2026/03/19

Staffing can make or break a dental practice, and in this episode of MB2 Underground, the conversation dives into one of the biggest challenges doctors face today: recruiting and retaining great people. Joined by leaders on the staff talent acquisition team, the episode explores why the hygiene market remains so tight, what practices can do to stand out to candidates, and how culture, leadership, and proactive recruiting strategies play a major role in building strong teams. From hygienists and

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Ep. 98 | Tips To Avoid Burnout As A Practice Owner |...

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2026/03/12

We were excited to welcome back Dr. Ben Bratcher, owner of Legacy Dental Group in Canton, TX, to the studio to join Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox for a conversation about burnout in dentistry and how dentists can better manage the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the profession. Dr. Bratcher shares lessons from decades in practice, including the importance of building routines, surrounding yourself with the right people, and focusing on what you can control. The conversation also touches on

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Ep. 97 | Preparing to Sell: Is Your Practice Ready? |...

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2026/03/05

On this episode of MB2 Underground, Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox talk through what private practitioners should consider when evaluating a transition. Drawing from thousands of conversations with dentists across the country, they discuss the importance of defining your "why," understanding the differences between selling to another doctor, a traditional DSO model, or a partnership structure, and the information to prepare before entering the process. This conversation serves as a high-level overview

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Ep. 96 | Finding Balance as a Practice Owner | Dr....

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2026/02/26

Today, we're joined by MB2 Doctor Partner Dr. Kiran Khemani, owner of Valley View Dental in Castro Valley, California, for a conversation about what continues to motivate her in dentistry. Dr. Khemani shares how a painful experience as a teenager first led her toward the profession and how that memory still influences the way she approaches patient care today. The episode highlights the difference dentistry can make in an individuals life, the importance of maintaining balance while running a

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Ep. 95 | The Road to IPO | Mark Colby

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2026/02/19

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Mark Colby, MB2's Chief Capital Markets Officer, to talk about what it takes to prepare a company for the public markets. Mark shares lessons from helping take Goosehead Insurance public and how that experience shapes the work he's doing at MB2 today. The conversation covers IPO readiness, building stronger systems, and why long-term preparation matters. This episode offers a look at the strategy happening behind the scenes as MB2 continues building for the

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Ep. 94 | The State of Dental M&A in 2026 | Jake Berry...

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2026/02/13

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox are joined by Jake Berry, Chief Development Officer, as well as Omar Jaroun, Vice President of Business Development, for a roundtable conversation on what's changing in the dental space and what dentists can expect heading into 2026. The group breaks down what they're hearing from thousands of doctors across the country, and why the DSO landscape is shifting again. The episode also discusses what's happening behind the scenes in private equity, why some DSOs are

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Ep. 93 | Communication That Drives Practice Growth |...

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2026/02/05

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Dr. Chris Phelps, CEO of The Cialdini Institute, for a conversation about what drives sustainable practice growth: strong communication, patient trust, and great leadership. Dr. Phelps shares the story of how he built a fee-for-service practice from the ground up, expanded to four locations, and learned that the biggest breakthroughs in dentistry often come down to how well you connect with people. The episode also covers the lessons that shaped his path,

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Ep. 92 | How Great Leaders Help People Grow | Sara...

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2026/01/29

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Sara Dalmasso, EVP and Head of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group, for a conversation that brings an international perspective to dentistry, leadership, and the future of technology in healthcare. Sara shares what it was like growing up in Paris, her experience studying in the U.S., and how those early years helped shape the way she approaches business and leadership today. Sara walks through her career journey across global healthcare organizations,

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Ep. 91 | What's Up, Doc? | Dr. Rick MIller

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2026/01/23

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox welcome Dr. Rick Miller, MB2 partner and owner of Grove Dental Associates in Grove, Oklahoma, to the podcast for a conversation that covers dentistry, leadership, and a sport you don't hear about every day, hydroplane boat racing. Dr. Miller breaks down what hydroplane racing is, how fast these boats really go, and how his family has been involved in the sport since the 1950s. Dr. Miller also shares his story of joining his dad in practice, growing the business over

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Ep. 90 | Building Leaders While Supporting Practices...

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2026/01/16

Sarah Reed and Joe Fox sit down with Rachel O'Neill, Senior Director of Operations at MB2 Dental, to discuss what it has been like to grow alongside an organization that expanded from roughly 100 practices to more than 800 over seven years, without losing sight of its core values. Rachel talks through her unexpected path into dentistry and her early days at MB2, into how operations support practices and develop leaders across the organization. This episode highlights the importance of investing in

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Ep. 89 | Dentistry by Fate | Dr. Matt Walker

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2026/01/07

On this episode of MB2 Underground, we learn more about the wildly entertaining journey of Dr. Matt Walker. MB2 Partner, multiple practice owner, bourbon enthusiast, and proof that fate has a sense of humor, Dr. Walker shares how a clerical error, relentless persistence, and a refusal to play it safe shaped a career built on ownership from day one. We get into hometown dentistry, burning the boats, building practices from folding tables, and navigating family expectations. Dr. Walker shares what it

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Ep. 88 | A New Way for Dentists to Save | Tracy Swanson

MB2 Underground ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of MB2 Underground, our hosts, Joe Fox (throwback!) and Sarah Reed sit down with Tracy Swanson, Director of Growth and Membership for Carabelli Club, MB2's innovative "light partnership" model designed to support dentists who aren't ready for full partnership—but still want access to MB2's buying power, expertise, and resources. Tracy breaks down what Carabelli Club is, how it works, and why it's been growing at a rapid pace since launching earlier this year. Carabelli Club is

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Ep. 87 | The Impact of Align Technology on Modern...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT sit down with Frank Quinn, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Americas at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign, iTero scanners, and some of the most influential innovations in modern dentistry. Frank takes us from his entrepreneurial beginnings (yes… involving ice cream franchises and gaining "250 pounds of pure passion") to his unexpected path into dental technology. He shares how early IT work during a 2000s dental boom

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Ep. 86 | Owning It at 26 | Dr. Jessica Britten-Fazzio

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2025/12/05

Dr. Jessica Britten-Fazzio is the dentist who said "yes" to practice ownership at 26… and then never looked back. In this episode of MB2 Underground, Dr. Britten walks us through buying a true time-capsule office (yes, there was carpet in the operatories and appointments were booked on paper), earning trust as the "new sheriff in town," and modernizing her practice one project at a time. Along the way, we get the story of her legendary cadaver-museum engagement, her unexpected path from psychology

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Ep. 85 | The Intrapreneur | Lee Majerus

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2025/11/26

In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT sit down with serial entrepreneur and Young Innovations Program Manager, Lee Majerus. From growing up with a single mother in Denver to building and selling multiple businesses, Lee has lived a life shaped by resilience, reinvention, and relentless optimism. He shares how a sunrise commute sparked his career vision, how he navigated building pharmaceutical distribution companies before and during COVID, and why maintaining a positive outlook has been

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Ep. 84 | Everything Is Figureoutable | Melissa Marquez

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2025/11/13

In this episode, Sarah and JT sit down with Melissa Marquez, Executive Director at Henry Schein One and one of the key forces behind Jarvis, the data platform transforming dental operations. From her unlikely start as a dental assistant to becoming a COO and later joining the tech world, Melissa shares an inspiring journey built on curiosity, grit, and a willingness to "figure it out." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen:

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