Dentists IN the Know
Weekly dental education and industry news for dental professionals. Hosted by three practicing dentists who are passionate about lifelong learning.
Dr. Horowitz • Dr. Bell • Dr. Duplantis
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Sep 16, 2026
The Triple Brand: Dentistry. Ranching. Real Estate. | Humpday Happy Hour™ with Dr. Elizondo
Send us Fan Mail What do dentistry, raising cattle, and real estate have in common? For Dr. B. Octavio Elizondo, they're all part of the bigger picture. This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Dr. Elizondo, a lifelong Texan, dentist, entrepreneur, and cattle rancher whose career has been built around serving his community, continuing to learn, and pursuing the things he's passionate about. After discovering dentistry while attending Texas A&M University, Dr. Elizondo went on to graduate with honors from the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1998. Today, he runs Howdy Dental, where he focuses on compassionate, conservative care while maintaining a particular interest in implant dentistry and orthodontics. And dentistry is just one part of his story. Outside of the practice, Dr. Elizondo operates a cattle ranch where he raises and shows registered Brahman and Red Brangus cattle. He's also involved in real estate, creating a unique "triple brand" that brings together his professional career, business interests, and life outside of dentistry. With more than 1,700 hours of continuing education completed in the past 24 months alone, Dr. Elizondo is also a strong believer in lifelong learning and continually expanding what he can offer his patients. Join us as we talk dentistry, business, ranching, real estate, continuing education, and what it looks like to build a life around multiple passions. Join us every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET for Humpday Happy Hour™. #Dentistry #DentalPractice #Entrepreneurship #Ranching #RealEstate #DentalEducation #DentistsInTheKnow #HumpdayHappyHour
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DINKs News: Colorado Pauses, Nevada Tackles Workforce & Another Embezzlement Case
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Sep 9, 2026
IGNITE YOUR PURPOSE: A Story of Redemption | Humpday Happy Hour™ with Dr. Dominic Nuosce
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a life that looks successful from the outside no longer feels fulfilling on the inside? This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Dr. Dominic Nuosce for an honest and deeply personal conversation about health, faith, purpose, leadership, and finding the courage to begin again. After building a successful private practice in Frisco, Texas, Dr. Nuosce never expected that his career—and his life—would come to a sudden stop. A challenging two-year journey forced him to step away from practice, focus on his physical and emotional health, and take a hard look at the things he had been consciously ignoring for years. What he discovered changed the way he views success, leadership, and fulfillment. Dr. Nuosce shares how he came to understand the difference between happiness and joy, how competitiveness had replaced purpose in his life, and why being successful by the traditional measures of dentistry doesn't necessarily mean you're living a fulfilling life. He also discusses the leadership values that shaped his return to the clinical arena and his commitment to building a more purpose-driven approach to business and life. This conversation goes beyond dentistry. It's about what happens when we stop measuring our lives solely by what we've achieved and start asking whether we're living according to the values we truly believe in. Dr. Nuosce's story is one of stepping away, rebuilding, and ultimately finding a renewed sense of purpose—and a reminder that sometimes the most difficult chapters can lead us toward the life we're meant to live. Join us every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET for Humpday Happy Hour™. #Dentistry #Leadership #Purpose #PurposeDriven #DentalLeadership #PracticeLeadership #DentistsInTheKnow #HumpdayHappyHour
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DINKs News: Florida Dentist Indicted, Dental Products & Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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Sep 2, 2026
AI That Gives Dental Teams Their Time Back | Humpday Happy Hour™ with Kristen Smith
Send us Fan Mail Artificial intelligence is changing dentistry but not by replacing people. It's helping dental teams spend less time on repetitive administrative tasks and more time focused on delivering exceptional patient care. This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Kristen Smith, Vice President of Customer Success at Curve Dental. With nearly 30 years of experience in the dental industry and 17 years helping practices succeed with Curve, Kristen has a unique perspective on how AI is transforming the day-to-day operations of modern dental offices. In this episode, we discuss how practices are using AI and automation to streamline clinical, administrative, and support workflows, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency without sacrificing the personal connections that patients value. Kristen also shares what she's seeing firsthand across Curve practices as teams embrace AI to solve problems faster, simplify daily tasks, and create a better experience for both staff and patients. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking for practical ways to make your practice more efficient, this conversation offers real-world insights into how today's technology can help your team work smarter…not harder. Special thanks to Curve Dental for partnering with us on this episode of Humpday Happy Hour™. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET. #Dentistry #ArtificialIntelligence #DentalTechnology #CurveDental #PracticeManagement
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Everything you need to know about the DINKs dental podcast.
What is the Dentists IN the Know (DINKs) podcast?
Dentists IN the Know — known as DINKs — is a weekly dental podcast hosted by three practicing dentists: Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Dr. Jennifer Bell, and Dr. Chad Duplantis. Each episode covers current events in dentistry, new dental products, clinical techniques, and continuing education topics relevant to dental professionals.
Who hosts the DINKs podcast?
DINKs is co-hosted by Dr. Jeff Horowitz (Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry, Myrtle Beach SC), Dr. Jennifer Bell (Signature Family Dentistry, Holly Springs NC), and Dr. Chad Duplantis (Fossil Creek Dental Partners, Fort Worth TX). All three are active practicing dentists with deep expertise across restorative, cosmetic, sleep, and digital dentistry.
When do new episodes come out?
DINKs publishes new episodes multiple times each week — typically Mondays through Wednesdays — across the show's recurring formats: Midwinter Monday, weekday news roundups, and Humpday Happy Hour. Subscribe on your podcast app of choice to get every new episode the moment it drops.
Is the DINKs podcast free?
Yes — every episode is free to listen to. You can stream DINKs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or directly from this website. There is no paywall and no subscription fee.
Where can I listen to DINKs?
DINKs is available on every major podcast platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and Buzzsprout. You can also watch full video episodes on the DINKs YouTube channel and stream every episode directly from dentistsintheknow.com.
Does DINKs offer continuing education (CE) credit?
DINKs is an educational dental podcast designed to keep practicing dentists current on industry trends, products, and techniques. The podcast itself is not a formal CE provider.
The Dental Podcast Built by Dentists, for Dentists
Dentists IN the Know (DINKs) is one of the most-listened-to dental podcasts for practicing dentists and dental professionals. Each week, three practicing dentists — Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Dr. Jennifer Bell, and Dr. Chad Duplantis — break down the latest in dentistry: new products, clinical techniques, continuing education, organized dentistry, and real-world practice management.
With over 420 episodes and counting, DINKs covers everything from emerging dental technology and CAD/CAM dentistry to sleep disorders, cosmetic procedures, and navigating dental insurance. Whether you're a new dentist or a seasoned practitioner, this is the dental podcast that keeps you current without taking up your entire weekend.
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