Dental Business Radio

Hootan Shahidi on Dental AI, Implants, and DSO Change

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:24:27 +0000

Hootan Shahidi of ProspHire Joins Patrick O’Rourke to Talk Dental AI, Guided Implants, Revenue Cycle, and DSO Change Management (Dental Business Radio, Episode 64) Host Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Hootan Shahidi, Senior Manager at ProspHire, for a wide-ranging conversation on dental technology, revenue cycle strategy, and the operational realities facing dental practices and DSOs. Hootan shares […]

Kevin Johnson on Building a Sustainable Oral Surgery Practice

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:56:38 +0000

Kevin Johnson, Leverage Consulting, on Building an Oral Surgery Practice That Grows Without Burning You Out (Dental Business Radio, Episode 63) Host Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Kevin Johnson, founder and CEO of Leverage Consulting, for a live, on-location conversation recorded in Orlando during the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons meeting. Kevin shares how he […]

Insurance Extravaganza 2026: Essential for Dental Professionals

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:13:04 +0000

Previewing Insurance Extravaganza 2026: Patrick O’Rourke, Colleen Huff, Kevin Henry, and Tracy Butler on the Future of the Dental Revenue Cycle (Dental Business Radio, Episode 62) Patrick O’Rourke, the host of Dental Business Radio, welcomes dental industry veterans Colleen Huff, Kevin Henry, and Tracy Butler for a preview of Insurance Extravaganza 2026, the national conference focused […]

Protecting Dentists and Their Practices, Jack McKinney, TDIC

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:21 +0000

Protecting Dentists and Their Practices, Jack McKinney, TDIC (Dental Business Radio, Episode 61) Patrick O'Rourke welcomes Jack McKinney, Vice President of Sales and Service for The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) and TDIC Insurance Solutions, for a practical conversation about how dentists can protect their livelihoods before problems strike. Jack explains how TDIC's carrier and agency work […] The post Protecting Dentists and Their Practices, Jack McKinney, TDIC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Janet Press, RDH

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:47:46 +0000

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Janet Press, RDH (Dental Business Radio, Episode 60) Host Patrick O'Rourke engages in an enlightening conversation with Janet Press, a celebrated speaker and registered dental hygienist (RDH), during another Dental Business Radio interview captured live from the 6th Annual Insurance Extravaganza in Orlando, Florida. Janet discusses her expertise in the […] The post Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Janet Press, RDH appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Kandra Sellers, Pristine Interprofessional Academy and Tandem In-Practice Solutions

Mon, 05 May 2025 22:00:58 +0000

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Kandra Sellers, Pristine Interprofessional Academy and Tandem In-Practice Solutions (Dental Business Radio, Episode 59) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke broadcasts live from the 16th Annual Insurance Extravaganza. Special guest Kandra Sellers, a speaker at the event, discusses the integration of medical billing in dental practices. She […] The post Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Kandra Sellers, Pristine Interprofessional Academy and Tandem In-Practice Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:19 +0000

Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management (Dental Business Radio, Episode 58) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke talks with Teresa Duncan at the Insurance Extravaganza in Orlando, Florida. Teresa shares insights from her presentation on the importance of understanding the behind-the-scenes aspects of dental insurance, such as the Certificate […] The post Live from Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Tackling Dental and Medical Billing Challenges, with Christine Taxin, Links2Success

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:13:43 +0000

Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Tackling Dental and Medical Billing Challenges, with Christine Taxin, Links2Success (Dental Business Radio, Episode 57) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke interviews Christine Taxin, a leading expert in dental and medical billing. The discussion covers the importance of responsible billing practices, the evolving landscape of dental insurance, and […] The post Insurance Extravaganza 2025: Tackling Dental and Medical Billing Challenges, with Christine Taxin, Links2Success appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Evolution of Specialty Medical Marketing, with Chris Suchánek, Firm Media

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:03:30 +0000

The Evolution of Specialty Medical Marketing, with Chris Suchánek, Firm Media (Dental Business Radio, Episode 56) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke welcomes Chris Suchánek, CEO of Firm Media, to discuss the latest trends in specialty medical marketing. The episode explores the evolution of marketing in the dental and medical fields, emphasizing […] The post The Evolution of Specialty Medical Marketing, with Chris Suchánek, Firm Media appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Cybersecurity Essentials for Dental Practices, with Katie Fox and Teresa Pichay, California Dental Association

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:44:05 +0000

Cybersecurity Essentials for Dental Practices, with Katie Fox and Teresa Pichay, California Dental Association (Dental Business Radio, Episode 55) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke discusses the critical topic of cybersecurity for dental practices with guests Katie Fox, cybersecurity engineer, and Teresa Pichay, senior regulatory compliance analyst for the California Dental Association […] The post Cybersecurity Essentials for Dental Practices, with Katie Fox and Teresa Pichay, California Dental Association appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Hiring and Retention of Associate Dentists, with Bob Spiel and Bryton Nield, Dentist Partner Pros

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:36:16 +0000

Hiring and Retention of Associate Dentists, with Bob Spiel and Bryton Nield, Dentist Partner Pros (Dental Business Radio, Episode 54) In this edition of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke discusses the high turnover rates of new associate dentists in dental practices with guests Bob Spiel and Brighton Nield from Dentist Partner Pros. Sponsored by […] The post Hiring and Retention of Associate Dentists, with Bob Spiel and Bryton Nield, Dentist Partner Pros appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Trends in Dental Insurance Benefits, with Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:27:11 +0000

Trends in Dental Insurance Benefits, with Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research (Dental Business Radio, Episode 53) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke introduces guest Josh Roland, a market leader for central benefits research. The discussion focuses on dental insurance, including employer-provided plans, PPO analysis, negotiations, and strategic guidance. They delve into […] The post Trends in Dental Insurance Benefits, with Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Behind the Scenes at ProMed and the Dental Supply Industry, with Rod and Roderick Uribe, ProMed

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:29:07 +0000

Behind the Scenes at ProMed and the Dental Supply Industry, with Rod and Roderick Uribe, ProMed (Dental Business Radio, Episode 52) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke interviews Rod and Roderick Uribe from ProMed. They discuss their family-owned business specializing in oral surgery equipment and their competitive edge over larger dental supply […]

Air Purification in Dentistry, with Dr. Nick Kavouklis, Surgically Clean Air®

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:12:42 +0000

Dr. Nick Kavouklis, Surgically Clean Air® (Dental Business Radio, Episode 51) In this episode of Dental Business Radio, host Patrick O'Rourke talks with Dr. Nick Kavouklis, a dentist and serial entrepreneur turned air purification innovator. Broadcasting live from Tampa, Dr. Nick explains his latest venture into commercial-grade air purification systems specifically designed for dental office environments. Highlighting […] The post Air Purification in Dentistry, with Dr. Nick Kavouklis, Surgically Clean Air® appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Private Equity and the Dental Industry, with Dennis Marvel, Fortune Management

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:37:43 +0000

Private Equity and the Dental Industry, with Dennis Marvel, Fortune Management (Dental Business Radio, Episode 50) On this episode of Dental Business Radio, Dennis Marvel, Fortune Management, joined host Patrick O'Rourke for a frank conversation about private equity and the dental industry. They discussed the inner workings of private equity firms that dentists often don't understand, […] The post Private Equity and the Dental Industry, with Dennis Marvel, Fortune Management appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dental Patient Acquisition, with Deneen Dismore, Dismore Consulting, LLC

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:44:10 +0000

Dental Patient Acquisition, with Deneen Dismore, Dismore Consulting, LLC (Dental Business Radio, Episode 49) In this episode, host Patrick O'Rourke discusses dental business strategies with guest Deneen Dismore, a new patient acquisition specialist. Deneen highlights the importance of understanding and expressing your unique selling proposition to attract the right patient demographic. She suggests focusing on building […] The post Dental Patient Acquisition, with Deneen Dismore, Dismore Consulting, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Colleen Huff, Dental Insurance Coach

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:40:22 +0000

Colleen Huff, Dental Insurance Coach (Dental Business Radio, Episode 48) Highly regarded dental insurance coach Colleen Huff joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss the complexities of dental insurance and the strategies necessary for practices to effectively manage it. They talked about the importance of understanding insurance benefits, the trend of practices going out of network, […] The post Colleen Huff, Dental Insurance Coach appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Chris Adkins, President, Georgia Dental Association, and Owner, Chris Adkins, DDS

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:37:00 +0000

Dr. Chris Adkins, President, Georgia Dental Association, and Owner, Chris Adkins, DDS (Dental Business Radio, Episode 47) Dr. Chris Adkins, 2023 President of the Georgia Dental Association and owner of his own dental practice in Stockbridge, Georgia, was Patrick O'Rourke's guest on this edition of Dental Business Radio. Chris talked about the 2023 initiatives for […] The post Dr. Chris Adkins, President, Georgia Dental Association, and Owner, Chris Adkins, DDS appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

David Harris, Prosperident Inc.

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:40:10 +0000

David Harris, Prosperident Inc. (Dental Business Radio, Episode 46) Forensic CPA and licensed private investigator David Harris is CEO of Prosperident Inc., a firm that investigates embezzlement in dental practice environments. David and host Patrick O'Rourke discussed how theft happens, how Prosperident investigates potential embezzlement, the profiles and methods of embezzlers, the challenges of hiring, […] The post David Harris, Prosperident Inc. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:56:56 +0000

Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research (Dental Business Radio, Episode 45) Host Patrick O'Rourke welcomed Josh Roland back to Dental Business Radio. Josh is Ancillary Consultant Market Leader with Centro Benefits Research and discussed with Patrick the need for ancillary benefits, disability plans, challenges faced by employers, brokers, and carriers, and much more. Dental Business Radio […] The post Josh Roland, Centro Benefits Research appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Todd Gooden, The Solutions Team, Inc.

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:01:27 +0000

Todd Gooden, The Solutions Team, Inc. (Dental Business Radio, Episode 44) Todd Gooden, CEO of The Solutions Team, Inc. was behind the mic with host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss IT services and the business model he's created to serve the dental industry. Todd also covered IT problems that can arise in a dental practice, cybersecurity, […] The post Todd Gooden, The Solutions Team, Inc. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Michael W. Davis, Smiles of Santa Fe

Fri, 12 May 2023 10:36:21 +0000

Dr. Michael W. Davis, Smiles of Santa Fe (Dental Business Radio, Episode 43) Dr. Michael W. Davis, owner of Smiles of Santa Fe and writer on the dental industry, joined host Patrick O'Rourke on this edition of Dental Business Radio. They discussed the recent passage of MLR in Massachusetts, dental insurance issues, the squeeze on […] The post Dr. Michael W. Davis, Smiles of Santa Fe appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Point of Service Plans with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:44:28 +0000

Point of Service Plans, with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio Patrick O'Rourke, the host of Dental Business Radio, uses an automobile analogy to explain Point of Service Plans available to dental patients. You can find the video of this episode here. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and presented by Practice Quotient: PPO Negotiations & […] The post Point of Service Plans with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of

Dr. Terryl Propper, Endodontic Practice Partners

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:26:44 +0000

Dr. Terryl Propper, Endodontic Practice Partners (Dental Business Radio, Episode 40) Dr Terryl Propper, Chief Dental Officer and Co-Founder of Endodontic Practice Partners, joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss EPP and its work. They are one of the first specialty dental support organizations for endodontists, run by endodontists, in the United States. Dr. Propper talked […] The post Dr. Terryl Propper, Endodontic Practice Partners appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Christine Taxin, Links2Success

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:55:41 +0000

Christine Taxin, Links2Success (Dental Business Radio, Episode 39) Christine Taxin, Founder and President of Links2Success, was the guest on this episode of Dental Business Radio. She and host Patrick O'Rourke discussed medical billing in dental practices, Christine's dental medical billing and coding training, some of the current issues in the field, the upcoming Insurance Extravaganza [...]

Gary Bird, SMC National

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:40:48 +0000

Gary Bird, SMC National (Dental Business Radio, Episode 38) Gary Bird, Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of SMC National, and host Patrick O'Rourke discussed marketing and business culture. Gary talked extensively about being a leader, building culture as a leader, and then talked specifics about dental marketing. The conversation also covered the cost of marketing, cost [...]

Confidentiality Agreements in Dental Insurance Company Contracts, with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:08:35 +0000

Confidentiality Agreements in Dental Insurance Company Contracts, with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio Patrick O'Rourke, the host of Dental Business Radio, addresses issues to be aware of when reviewing dental insurance company contracts. He mentions language in confidentiality agreements that has the potential to be a problem. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and [...]

One Quick, Easy Way to Evaluate a Dental Insurance Company Contract, with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:01:16 +0000

One Quick, Easy Way to Evaluate a Dental Insurance Company Contract, with Patrick O'Rourke, Host of Dental Business Radio What's one quick, uncomplicated way for a dental services provider to evaluate an insurance company contract? Dental Business Radio host Patrick O'Rourke suggests checking to see if there's a non-disparagement provision, and if so, how one-sided [...]

Kevin Simpson, ARTHUR | MARSHALL Dental Search

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:35:56 +0000

Kevin Simpson, ARTHUR | MARSHALL Dental Search (Dental Business Radio, Episode 35) Kevin Simpson, Chief Operating Officer for ARTHUR | MARSHALL Dental Search, joined host Patrick O'Rourke for a conversation about the dental search field. They discussed what's in demand, why it's so hard to hire associates, the impact of COVID on hiring, the advantages [...]

Janet Hagerman, THE Case Acceptance Coach

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:12:18 +0000

Janet Hagerman, THE Case Acceptance Coach (Dental Business Radio, Episode 34) Janet Hagerman, THE Case Acceptance Coach, speaker, author, and dental consultant, joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss strategies and tactics that dental practices can implement to increase case acceptance. She described a coordinated sales philosophy for practices, the use of "feel, felt, found" in [...]

Jennifer Shelhouse, Dayton Dental Collaborative and Dayton Dental Solutions

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:13:57 +0000

Jennifer Shelhouse, Dayton Dental Collaborative and Dayton Dental Solutions (Dental Business Radio, Episode 33) Jennifer Shelhouse, Chief Strategy Officer at Dayton Dental Collaborative and Dayton Dental Solutions, joined Patrick O'Rourke in the studio to talk about the ways they are doing business which create differentiation. Jennifer discussed their culture, how they empower and support their [...]

Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management, Inc.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:31:57 +0000

Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management, Inc. (Dental Business Radio, Episode 32) Teresa Duncan, President of Odyssey Management, returned to the show to discuss dental insurance coverage and issues the employers may be facing. Teresa joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss covered changes in the market, challenges with the myriad of plan designs, PPO contracts, insurance coordinators, [...]

Mary DiCarlo, OMS Foundation

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:24:19 +0000

Mary DiCarlo, OMS Foundation (Dental Business Radio, Episode 30) Mary DiCarlo, Director of Development for the OMS Foundation, joined host Patrick O'Rourke on location from The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee to discuss the work of the Foundation. She mentioned recent research they are funding about identifying which patients can convalesce from third-molar surgery without the [...]

William Barrett, Mandelbaum Barrett

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:02:29 +0000

William Barrett, Mandelbaum Barrett (Dental Business Radio, Episode 30) William Barrett, CEO of Mandelbaum Barrett and author of The DSO Decision: Winning Answers from Every Angle, was Patrick O'Rourke's guest on this edition of Dental Business Radio. He covered considerations for practice owners who are considering selling their practice to a DSO or creating a [...]

Dr. Zach Powell, Georgia Dental Association and Powell Dentistry Group

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:44:02 +0000

Dr. Zach Powell, Georgia Dental Association and Powell Dentistry Group (Dental Business Radio, Episode 29) Dr. Zach Powell, this year's President of the Georgia Dental Association, joined host Patrick O'Rourke to talk about the GDA. Dr. Powell laid out the mission and initiatives of the GDA, discussed his recent travels all over the state to [...]

Trevor Maurer and Zach Burger, OMS360

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:01:42 +0000

Trevor Maurer and Zach Burger, OMS360 (Dental Business Radio, Episode 28) The headaches of managing an oral surgery practice are so severe that about 80% of dental school students surveyed do not want to own their own practice when they graduate. The HR function alone causes fits for oral surgeons who are not trained in [...]

Mark Johnson, StudentLoansRx

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:43:48 +0000

Mark Johnson, StudentLoansRx (Dental Business Radio, Episode 27) How do dental school graduates manage their student loan debt while building a practice? It's a major problem, and it's widespread. As investment professional Mark Johnson talked with dental school students and graduates, he found there was no organized support for their unique financial planning needs. He [...]

Tom Limoli, Limoli & Associates

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:36:31 +0000

Tom Limoli, Limoli & Associates (Dental Business Radio, Episode 26) If you're a dental practice which accepts dental insurance, then, like it or not, you have financial partners in your business: the insurance companies. Tom Limoli joined host Patrick O'Rourke on this episode to detail the mistakes he sees practices making in handling dental insurance, [...]

AAOMS 2021 Annual Meeting Preview, with Dr. B.D. Tiner, Karen Wittich, and Beth Hayson

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:06:57 +0000

AAOMS 2021 Annual Meeting Preview, with Dr. B.D. Tiner, Karen Wittich, and Beth Hayson (Dental Business Radio, Episode 24) Dr. B.D. Tiner, President of AAOMS, Karin Wittich, Executive Director, and Beth Hayson, Associate Executive Director of Continuing Education, Meetings & Exhibitions, were host Patrick O'Rourke's special guests to preview the 2021 Annual Meeting of AAOMS set [...]

Lois Banta, Speaking Consulting Network

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:04:01 +0000

Lois Banta, Speaking Consulting Network (Dental Business Radio, Episode 23) On this episode, host Patrick O'Rourke is joined by Lois Banta, CEO of Speaking Consulting Network. Lois shared the unique model of SCN that helps members learn to speak publicly and help other dental professionals. She and Patrick also discussed dental best practices in billing [...]

Chris Sands, Pro-Fi 20/20 Dental CPAs

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:33:03 +0000

Chris Sands, Pro-Fi 20/20 Dental CPAs (Dental Business Radio, Episode 22) Chris Sands, Co-Founder of Pro-Fi 20/20 Dental CPAs, joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss their model of a genuine advisory relationship between a practice and their CPA. Chris explained why his experience in a dental practice led to his starting Pro-Fi 20/20, why some [...]

Hootan Shahidi, CODE and DentFirst

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:43:31 +0000

Hootan Shahidi, CODE and DentFirst Procedure coding, billing, and reimbursements are not a dentist's favorite subjects, to say the least, yet successfully navigation of these issues is essential to the bottom-line health of the practice. Hootan Shahidi joins host Patrick O'Rourke on the show to discuss these issues and much more. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and [...]

Karin Wittich, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:26:45 +0000

Karin Wittich, AAOMS (Dental Business Radio, Episode 19) Karin Wittich brings over 30 years of experience in the oral and maxillofacial surgery industry to her new role as Executive Director at AAOMS. Karin joined host Patrick O'Rourke on this edition of Dental Business Radio to discuss the day-to-day advocacy, research, and educational work of AAOMS, [...]

Georgia Dental Association: President Dr. Louvenia Annette Rainge, Rainge Family Dental, and President-Elect Dr. Zach Powell, Powell Dentis

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:24:34 +0000

Georgia Dental Association: President Dr. Louvenia Annette Rainge, Rainge Family Dental, and President-Elect Dr. Zach Powell, Powell Dentistry Group ( Dental Business Radio Episode 18) Georgia Dental Association leaders joined host Patrick O'Rourke on this edition of "Dental Business Radio." GDA President Dr. Louvenia Annette Rainge and President-Elect Dr. Zach Powell discussed the work of GDA [...]

Dr. Richard Madow, The Madow Center for Dental Practice Success

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:27:33 +0000

Dr. Richard Madow, The Madow Center for Dental Practice Success ( Dental Business Radio Episode 17) Dr. Richard Madow joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss his dental consulting practice, why dental practices should focus more on retaining existing patients instead of acquiring new ones, and much more. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and presented by Practice [...]

Josh Roland, OneDigital, and Stuart Oberman, Oberman Law Firm

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:16:48 +0000

Josh Roland, OneDigital, and Stuart Oberman, Oberman Law Firm ("Dental Business Radio" Episode 16) Josh Roland of OneDigital joined host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss trends in dental plans offered as an employee benefit, and the costs of those plans companies bear. Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm also appeared on the show to discuss dental [...]

Dr. Nathan Kupperman, NAK Dental Group

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:44:56 +0000

Dr. Nathan Kupperman, NAK Dental Group ("Dental Business Radio" Episode 15) In a conversation with host Patrick O'Rourke, Dr. Nathan Kupperman of NAK Dental Group discusses the growth of his multi-office dental provider organization, why smaller cities and towns often offer better opportunities, and why he bought a coffee truck to help with his marketing. [...]

Amol Nirgudkar, Patient Prism

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:10:26 +0000

Amol Nirgudkar, Patient Prism ( Dental Business Radio, Episode 14) Amol Nirgudkar, CEO of Patient Prism, joins host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss how his firm uses AI to train and inspire patient-facing practice personnel, reengage lost sales opportunities for their dental practice clients, increase their revenue and bottom lines, and much more. "Dental Business Radio is [...]

Dr. Ryan Vaughn, Kid's Dentistry of North Georgia

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:01:11 +0000

Dr. Ryan Vaughn, Kid's Dentistry of North Georgia ( Dental Business Radio, Episode 13) Dr. Ryan Vaughn, Kid's Dentistry of North Georgia, joins host Patrick O'Rourke on "Dental Business Radio" to discuss how he built his practice, the unique mission of pediatric dentistry, his work with the Georgia Dental Association, and much more. Dental Business Radio [...]

Healthcare Integration in Dental Practice, with Dr. Marc Cooper

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:11:27 +0000

Healthcare Integration in Dental Practice, with Dr. Marc Cooper ( Dental Business Radio, Episode 12) Host Patrick O'Rourke and Dr. Marc Cooper of MBC Consultants engage in a conversation both frank and vital on the integration of primary healthcare in dental practices. This conversation serves as an excellent prelude for an intensive conference on this subject [...]

Mark Lakis, Southern Dental Alliance

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:55:31 +0000

Mark Lakis, Southern Dental Alliance ( Dental Business Radio, Episode 11) Southern Dental Alliance CEO Mark Lakis joins host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss how his DSO allows doctors to be doctors and provide better access to care for patients. Mark also discusses the partnership operating model of Southern Dental Alliance and its advantages for both doctors [...]

Dr. Matthew Haddad and Dr. Daryl Dudum, Endo1 Partners

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:24:52 +0000

Dr. Matthew Haddad and Dr. Daryl Dudum, Endo1 Partners ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 10) Endo1 Partners Co-CEOs Dr. Matthew Haddad and Dr. Daryl Dudum join host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss the growth of Endo1 Partners and the attraction it holds for endodontists, how the pandemic has affected their company's growth, and much more. "Dental Business [...]

Harris Gignilliat, Trillium Partners

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:58:47 +0000

Harris Gignilliat, Trillium Partners On this edition of "Dental Business Radio," Harris Gignilliat of Trillium Partners joins host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss why today's environment is perfect for growing dental service organizations, the intersection of politics and the financial markets, his reflections on working with dentists, and much more. Harris also shares a poignant story [...]

Dr. Ted Smith and Dr. Phillip Allison, Park Cities Dental Group

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:07:45 +0000

Dr. Ted Smith and Dr. Phillip Allison, Park Cities Dental Group ( Dental Business Radio, Episode 9) Dr. Ted Smith and Dr. Phillip Allison, Chief Doctors and Partners in Park Cities Dental Group, join host Patrick O Rourke to share their journey in buying and building their practice, working together as partners, their experience with the [...]

Dr. Jesse Jakubowski, Bay Center for Oral and Implant Surgery and Dr. Frank Yeh, Coastal Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:26:28 +0000

Dr. Jesse Jakubowski, Bay Center for Oral and Implant Surgery and Dr. Frank Yeh, Coastal Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ("Dental Business Radio, " Episode 8) Dr. Jesse Jakubowski and Dr. Frank Yeh are representative of a new generation in oral surgery, and they join host Patrick O'Rourke to talk about getting into the industry, [...]

Sean Wild, Pennsylvania Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Centers and Practice Metrix

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:58:26 +0000

Sean Wild, Pennsylvania Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Centers ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 7) Sean Wild, CEO of Pennsylvania Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Centers, discusses his multi-location practice and its growth. Sean also discusses his work as CEO of Practice Metrix, where using both technology and consultative services, he and his team help OMS [...]

John Muse, DDS, Georgia Oral Surgery

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:31:38 +0000

Dr. John Muse, Georgia Oral Surgery ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 6) On this edition of "Dental Business Radio," Dr. John Muse joins host Patrick O'Rourke to discuss his practice, Georgia Oral Surgery, why it's important to understand different patient types, improving carrier reimbursement, and much more. He also shares his near death experience which completely [...]

Dipesh Sitaram, Dental Solutions of Columbus and Marc Cooper, MBC Consultants

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:34:30 +0000

Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, Dental Solutions of Columbus and Dr. Marc Cooper, MBC Consultants ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 5) On the edition of "Dental Business Radio," host Patrick O'Rourke speaks with Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, Dental Solutions of Columbus, on how he got into dentistry, his practice, and his passions for helping other colleagues. Dr. Marc Cooper [...]

Kevin Cumbus, TUSK Partners

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:17:17 +0000

Kevin Cumbus, TUSK Partners ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 4) Kevin Cumbus, TUSK Partners, joined host Patrick O'Rourke outline how dental practices are valued for purchase, the effect of insurance carriers on dental practice values, and various other factors impacting the value of a practice. Additionally, Kevin and Pat have a compelling discussion on the dilemma [...]

Mark Murphy, Northeast Private Client Group

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:14:06 +0000

Mark Murphy, Northeast Private Client Group ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 3) Mark Murphy joins host Patrick O'Rourke in a wide-ranging conversation which covers the state of today's dental industry, why active listening is so important to his practice, why he considers relationships the key to success in any business, and much more. Dental Business Radio [...]

Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management, Inc.

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:58:31 +0000

Teresa Duncan, Odyssey Management, Inc. ("Dental Business Radio," Episode 2) Teresa Duncan, self-described "dental insurance geek," is a recognized authority not only on insurance but dental practice management generally. Teresa joined host Patrick O'Rourke for a wide ranging discussion including the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, shifting roles of managers, and much more. "Dental [...]

Introduction to "Dental Business Radio," with Patrick O'Rourke

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:15:21 +0000

Introduction to "Dental Business Radio," with Patrick O'Rourke Welcome to "Dental Business Radio," the show which covers the business side of dentistry. Host Patrick O'Rourke and his guests cover industry trends, insights, success stories, and more in this wide-ranging show. The show's guests will include successful doctors across the spectrum of dental practice providers, as [...]

Patrick O'Rourke, Practice Quotient

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:27:14 +0000

Patrick O'Rourke, Practice Quotient (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 233) Practice Quotient helps general dentistry practices and other specialty dental practices maximize the reimbursement they receive from dental insurance carriers. Founder and CEO Patrick O'Rourke joins the show to discuss how his firm helps significantly improve the profitability of their clients. The host of North [...]