In this episode, Lisa Maisonet shares why oral health awareness matters more than ever, how preventive-care standards are being lowered, and what every dental professional should know about protecting patients and supporting the hygiene profession in 2026.

Highlights from the episode:

– Why Oral Health Awareness Matters in 2026
– The Real Role of Dental Hygienists (Beyond “Just a Cleaning”)
– How Lowered Education Standards Put Patients at Risk
– Why Hygienists and Dentists Must Work Together
– The Legislative Threat Changing Hygiene Nationwide
– How to Protect Patients and Support the Hygiene Profession

Whether you run a growing practice or work chairside every day, this conversation is a reminder of how essential hygienists are to whole-body health, early detection, and long-term patient outcomes.

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Struggling to attract consistent sleep apnea patients? In this episode, Lane Rizzardini from Sleep Apnea Leads breaks down the exact referral frameworks, communication strategies, and outreach systems that help dental sleep practices grow without relying solely on advertising.
From identifying the right physicians to target to positioning your practice as a trusted partner, this is a must-watch episode for any dentist looking to grow their dental sleep practice next year.

Highlights from the Episode:
– Why Dental Sleep Marketing Is Changing in 2026
– The Three Patient Sources Every Sleep Dentist Must Know
– Why Most Sleep Dentists Struggle to Get Physician Referrals
– A Proven Referral System for Consistent Sleep Apnea Patients
– Which Medical Offices to Target First for Faster Wins

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Feeling overwhelmed with admin work, constant staffing gaps, or insurance tasks that never seem to end? In this episode, Bob Lachance of REVA Global Medical breaks down how Medical Virtual Professionals are helping dental practices reduce burnout, improve efficiency, and finally get ahead of daily operations.

Highlights from the episode:

– How Virtual Staffing Entered the Dental Industry
– The Biggest Bottlenecks in Dental Workflows
– What MVPs Handle for Dental Practices
– The Real Cost of Admin Work & Missed Calls
– Why More Dentists Are Going Virtual
– Compliance, Training & Quality Myths (Debunked)

Tune in to discover how Dental Virtual Assistants lighten your team’s load and keep operations moving.
Check out REVA Global Medical: revaglobalmedical.com

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Ready for tax season? Most dentists don’t realize how much money they’re leaving on the table every single year. In this episode, dental tax strategist Jay Malik explains how proactive, future-focused tax planning can help you keep more money in your practice.

Highlights from the episode:

– Meet Jay Malik: Your Guide to Smarter Tax Planning
– Webinar Preview: Unlock Hidden Tax Savings
– Hidden Pitfalls That Drain Dental Practice Profits
– Historical vs. proactive tax planning: The visionary approach
– Thinking ahead: Protecting profits and planning for 2026
– Taking action: What you’ll learn in the webinar

Want to actually apply this to your practice?

Join our FREE live webinar on December 5th at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, where Jay Malik will reveal the real steps dentists need to take to maximize savings before year-end, plan for 2026, and even review past returns for potential savings.

This is your chance to get a clearer path, fewer surprises, and a smarter plan for your practice.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G8Qvu0APQsGJILUZPyb77g

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Building a successful dental practice isn’t just about clinical skills, it’s about mindset, confidence, and having the right support. In this episode, Dr. James Sanderson shares his journey from dentist to mentor and reveals how adopting the right mindset and the right team can help you grow as a dentist, master new procedures, and thrive in your practice.

Here’s what they cover:
– The Biggest Challenges Dentists Face Today
– Lessons from Failure: The First Implant Experience
– From Retirement to Mentorship: A New Chapter
– Finding the Right Support and Mentorship
– Partnering with All-Star Dental Academy

Discover actionable strategies to achieve long-term success as a dentist.
Learn more here: allstardentalacademy.com

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Running a dental practice comes with endless challenges from insurance and billing headaches to patient confusion and team miscommunication. In this episode of The Dental Brief, host Patrick Chavoustie talks with Shelbey Arevalo of Elite Dental Systems about how dentists can streamline their operations and improve profitability. Shelbey shares practical strategies for optimizing financial systems, improving patient communication, and strengthening team collaboration. Discover how to prevent revenue leakage, reduce front desk errors, and implement tools that make your dental practice more efficient and successful.

In this episode:

• Biggest Challenges Dentists Face Today
• Improving Patient Communication & Transparency
• Front Desk Mistakes That Cost Time and Revenue
• Strengthening Team Communication in Your Practice
• Maximizing Revenue & Preventing Financial Leakage
• Tools and Systems That Make Practices Thrive

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Struggling with messy, time-consuming implant restorations?

In this episode, host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Dr. Michael Lowe, creator of Tefball, who explains how this innovative tool is revolutionizing implant dentistry. Discover how it speeds up procedures and keeps every restoration cleaner and more hygienic for your patients.

Here’s what they cover:

– Dr. Lowe’s Journey: From Dentist to Innovator
– Why Tefball Was Created: Solving Implant Restoration Challenges
– How Tefball Makes Implant Procedures Cleaner and Safer
– Save Time on Every Implant Restoration with This Simple Tool
– Simplify Your Implant Workflow and Reduce Hassle
– How to Get Tefball + Discount Code for Listeners

Learn more here: tefball.com

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In this episode, host Patrick Chavoustie is joined by Dr Derek Giddon, founder of AirPay Dental who shares how automation can solve one of dentistry’s biggest admin headaches: Insurance verification. They discuss how practices of all sizes can save time, reduce errors, improve staff efficiency, and boost patient satisfaction using the latest technology.

Here's what they cover:
– The Challenge of Manual Insurance Verification
– Automating Insurance Verification with AirPay
– Reducing Staff Burnout and Improving Efficiency
– Understanding ROI, Costs, and the New Warnings Feature
– Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Verification Solution

Learn more here: airpay.dental

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