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Feb 3, 2026
DINKs News: Dental Therapist, Insurance Not Disclosing Fee Schedule, Radiation Exposure
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Jan 28, 2026
2026 Dental Technology Report: What Every Dentist Needs to Know w/ Jana Macon on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome healthcare technology executive, Jana Macon, to the show!👏🎉 Jana Macon has spent her career helping healthcare businesses modernize operations, improve efficiency, and scale sustainably. She is President of Curve Dental and a healthcare technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading software and SaaS organizations. Prior to joining Curve Dental, Jana played a key role in scaling Brightree from a startup to a market leader, culminating in its acquisition by ResMed. Today, she works closely with dental practices and growing groups to help them navigate economic pressure, staffing constraints, and technology decisions shaping the future of dentistry. ✨Connect with Jana: Website: https://www.curvedental.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedentalsoftware/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/curve-dental-inc./ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurveDental Thank you so much to Curve Dental for making this episode possible! 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Jan 27, 2026
DINKs News: Dental Tragedies; Veneer Tech Faces 100+ Charges, Dentist Income Drops
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Jan 21, 2026
How Dirty is Your Dental Water Line? Find out with Amanda Hill on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome dental hygienist and educational speaker, Amanda Hill, to the show🎉 Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author. She brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and now enthusiastically educates the dental industry. Amanda has authored over one hundred articles, bringing clarity to hot topics in dentistry. Recipient of the Association for Dental Safety’s Emerging Infection Control Leader award, Amanda is affectionately known as the Waterline Warrior. An active participant with the advisory board for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and the Association for Dental Safety’s Infection Control In Practice Editorial Review Board and membership committee, Amanda makes learning about the latest dental trends accurate, accessible, and fun! ✨Connect with Amanda: Website: https://www.amandahillrdh.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandahillrdh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandahillrdh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hill-rdh-261167149/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Jan 20, 2026
DINKs News: Amazon Driver creates Chaos in Dental Office, Assistants to Administer Local Anesthetic
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Jan 14, 2026
AI in Dentistry: Is it Just Hype? with the DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Technology is constantly changing, but it seems like AI has taken over in the blink of an eye. Now this begs the question: Are these new technologies here to stay, or just another dental trend? We tackle all these questions and more on this week’s patient-focused episode: How are dentists using AI? What dental procedures use AI? How much will AI actually improve? What do patients need to know about how AI can change the way procedures are done? Are there any risks or cause for concern when dentists use AI? A huge thank you to our partner, Pearl, for making this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe so you never miss us live every Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jan 13, 2026
DINKs News: Jenny McCarthy's Teeth are Falling Out, Malpractice Payout, SAVE Act Updates
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Jan 12, 2026
Dental Tech with Adam Sierra at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Bell sat down with Adam Sierra of Weave to bond over how cold everyone is at Chicago Midwinter (don’t worry, they talk about dental technology too). Adam Sierra is currently leading Weave’s cross-industry Key Opinion Leader (KOL) program. He has over 10 years of experience as a business leader, with specific experience in sales, marketing, and strategy. Some of the major conferences he’s spoken at include Aesthetic Next, AVMA, WVC, and Vision Expo. He is also the host of The Happy Practice Podcast, which spotlights dental practice growth and innovation. With a background in consulting, shareholder relations, and global business initiatives, Adam is known for building programs that scale, creating impactful partnerships, and amplifying customer voices ✨Connect with Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsierra/ Weave Website: https://www.getweave.com/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch Midwinter Meeting discussions every other Monday! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 31, 2025
How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?
Send us Fan Mail It’s the age-old question: Do you really need to go to the dentist every six months? Honestly, you might be surprised! Dentists do more than tackle cavities and polish your teeth. We’ll break down all the biggest reasons you need to go to the dentist regularly! Join us for all the most frequently asked questions about why regular dentist visits are so important, including (but not limited to): Why is it important to visit the dentist regularly? The ideal cadence for dentist visits What to look out for between dental visits How to keep gums and teeth healthy between visits 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 30, 2025
DINKS News: Epstein Photos include Dental Chair Surrounded by Masks
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Dec 30, 2025
Biggest Dental Topics Right Now with Dr. Brian Novy at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz got to the bottom of the most pressing dental takeaways with Dr. Brian Novy at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting. Tune in for a rundown on everything you need to know about everything from disease management, and (drumroll) Dr. Novy’s true thoughts on water fluoridization👀 Dr. Novy has faculty appointments at three dental schools in addition to treating patients at his private practice in Salem, Massachusetts. He served on the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs from 2011-2014 and is the president of the National CAMBRA Coalition. After graduating with honors from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, he began teaching dental materials and became an early ADA Evidence-Based Dentistry Champion. He is also the Consumer Representative to the US Food and Drug Administration Dental Products Panel. ✨Connect with Dr. Novy: Website: https://www.whollymolar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-novy-90353a169/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch Midwinter Meeting discussions every other Monday! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 24, 2025
Dental Workflow with Cassie Tallon on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Bogged down by trying to figure out how to stay organized while running a dental clinic? We’ve all been there. We’re so excited to share this conversation with Cassie Tallon, CEO of The Fractional Match, where we learned how dentists can optimize efficiency to grow their clinics! The Fractional Match is a Dallas-based firm specializing in pairing high-impact fractional leaders with growing businesses. With over 20 years of experience as a marketing and operations leader, Cassie has built a strong reputation for driving strategic growth and operational efficiency across both the Dental and Hospitality industries. Cassie is known for her visionary leadership and thrives in complex business environments. Her work has consistently elevated brand identity while delivering measurable outcomes in patient acquisition, market expansion, and financial performance. She excels at aligning marketing initiatives with business goals, resulting in accelerated growth, improved brand visibility, and stronger customer engagement. She is passionate about helping organizations reach their full potential—whether through comprehensive go-to-market strategies, leading M&A integrations, or optimizing operational workflows. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every facet of her work. ✨Helpful Links The Fractional Match Website: https://thefractionalmatch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-tallon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_tallon/ Thank you to HuFriedyGroup for partnering with us to make this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Dec 17, 2025
Leveling Up Lab Relationships Through Digital w/ Nelson Rego, CDT on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Nelson Rego is a certified dental technician (CDT) who owns and operates Smile Designs by Rego, a progressive dental laboratory that specializes in ceramics in Santa Fe Springs, California. Nelson and Juan Rego, CDT established the laboratory in 1980. Nelson has studied with some of the best dentists and ceramists in dentistry today. He is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has written over 70 articles on dental materials and techniques that have appeared in many leading dental journals. He is also an evaluator and speaker for several dental product manufacturers and is the co-creator of Microthin Veneers. a prep-less approach to cosmetic dentistry. ✨Visit the Smile Designs by Rego website to learn more: https://www.regosmiles.com/ Thank you to Align for partnering with us to make this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Dec 15, 2025
The Value of Conservative Dentistry with Dr. George Grayson at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. George Grayson about his take on conservative dentistry. The consensus: Sometimes it’s valuable to just stick with the basics! Tune in to learn why👀 Dr. George Grayson is a licensed dentist in both Canada and the United States, and has been practicing for over 40 years in Windsor, Ontario. Dr. Grayson is affiliated with several dental companies, including Surgitel and Clinical Research Dental. He is also affiliated with the University of Windsor Department of Physics and the micro-imaging of teeth, bone, and associated structures. He is a former elected member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario for 9 years. ✨Connect with Dr. Grayson via his practice website: https://www.drggrayson.com/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch Midwinter Meeting discussions every other Monday! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 10, 2025
How to Manage Overhead for Your Dental Practice with The DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Thinking of starting your own dental practice? Let’s talk about how to manage those overhead costs. We partnered with AIDA to help you break down simple, smart ways to manage expenses, boost profits, and keep your practice thriving so you can provide the best dental care to your patients long-term. Join us to discuss all the most important questions about overhead management, including (but not limited to): Expenses to consider when opening a dental practice Overhead percentage breakdown Dental practice profitability calculations Huge shoutout to our educational partner AIDA for making this episode possible!🎉 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 8, 2025
Smiles in the Sun with Dr. Howard Glazer at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. Howard Glazer about the dental meeting, Smiles in the Sun. Dr. Duplantis & Dr. Bell had the honor of giving a talk at the meeting earlier in the year, and are looking forward to partnering with Dr. Glazer again! Glazer lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas, on the subjects of dental materials, cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry and patient management. Dr. Glazer is a frequent author of dental articles and has been published worldwide. He previously published a column in AGD IMPACT entitled “What’s Hot and What’s Getting Hotter!” Presently, he publishes the column “I Have It..You Need It!” in Dental Economics, and a podcast contributor to Through the Loupes. He maintains a general practice in Fort Lee, NJ. For the past several years, Dr. Glazer has been named one of the “Leading Clinicians in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today, and was named as one of the Top Dentists in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly, 201 Magazine, and Bergen Magazine. ✨Connect with Dr. Glazer: Smiles in the Sun: https://www.smilesinthesun.net/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-glazer-06407611/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch live discussions with the DINKs every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 3, 2025
Full Arch Restoration with Dr. Ryan Dunlop on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dunlop is the Founder and CEO of Full Arch Masters, a community that offers dental education for dentists and lab techs so they can learn to master full arch restoration. He is well versed in IV sedation, traditional implants, pterygoid, zygomatic, trans-sinus, and palatal approach implants. He lectures and mentors extensively at the Flagship and Advanced Surgery courses. ✨Learn More: Full Arch Masters Website: https://www.fullarchmasters.com/ Course Registration: https://domorearches.com 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Dec 2, 2025
DINKs News: Mercury Ban, US Dental School Enrollment, Dream Employers, Private Equity
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Nov 25, 2025
DINKs News: Government Shutdown, Younger Dental Workforce Rises, AI Note App Sparks Police Call
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Nov 19, 2025
Dental Coding with Dr. Greg Grobmyer on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We learned so much from him last time, we absolutely needed to have Dr. Greg Grobmyer back on the show!👏👏 Dr. Greg Grobmyer practiced clinical dentistry in Tennessee for over a decade before chemotherapy from a cancer battle left him with numb fingers. Using the knowledge he derived from working with multiple practice consultants over the years, he began lecturing and coaching dental offices nationwide on their systems, culture, marketing, and communications. In addition, he wrote on dental topics for numerous publications and websites. Outside of dental industry publications, he has also appeared in Reader’s Digest, New York Magazine, Men’s Health, Slate, Insider Magazine, and others. He even spent a few years moonlighting in standup comedy. He is currently the Chief Editor of Dr. Charles Blair’s Dental Coding with Confidence book and Practice Booster’s Insurance Solutions Newsletter, a contributing editor to the Dental Administration with Confidence, Dental Technology with Confidence, and Dental Documentation with Confidence books, a course creator and lecturer for DentalZing.com, a Revenue Enhancement Program Specialist, and host of The Dental Code Advisor Podcast. ✨Connect with Dr. Greg Grobmyer: Website: https://dentalcoding.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticeBooster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicebooster/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/practicebooster/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@practicebooster5738 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drcharlesblairassociatespracticebooster/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch live discussions with the DINKs every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Nov 18, 2025
DINKS News: CDCA-WREB-CITA & ADEX Finalize Merger, 2026 Code Changes
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Nov 17, 2025
Serving Your Community as a Dentist with Dr. Jonathan Spenn at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail There are so many ways to give back in dentistry, and Dr. Jonathan Spenn has definitely found his passion in the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Dr. Spenn is the Midwest Regional Coordinator for the CMDA. After graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, he joined the Army as a dentist. He developed a love of service, which he continues to this day and helps others learn how to do as well. With mission trips both overseas and in your own backyard, you can make a difference across the globe when you join CMDA. Learn how: https://cmda.org/ ✨Connect with Dr. Spenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-spenn-a0b63b65/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Nov 12, 2025
Shofu Showdown: Which Products do You Really Need for Your Dental Practice?
Send us Fan Mail The DINKs face off in this special Humpday Happy Hour™ episode to determine which of their favorite SHOFU dental products are *actually* beneficial for optimal patient health and enhanced clinical outcomes. Tune in to find out if your favorite product makes the cut👀 Huge thank you to Shofu for making this episode possible! ✨Learn more at: https://www.shofu.com/en 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Nov 11, 2025
DINKS News: CDCA-WREB-CITA & ADEX Finalize Merger, 2026 Code Changes
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