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Oct 15, 2025
Healthcare Access For All with Dr. Steven Erbeck on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Steven Erbeck is a fourth-generation dentist born and raised in Mason, Ohio. He has actively championed causes that truly matter to Ohioans by regularly attending lobbying sessions on Capitol Hill to push for greater healthcare access for all and to fight for stronger regulations to combat the opioid epidemic. Rooted in a deep passion for reviving the American Dream in Southwest Ohio, Steven is running for Congress in Ohio’s first district to proudly represent his community with integrity and is dedicated to creating a stronger, brighter Ohio for the next generation. Growing up on a farm, Steven learned the importance of hard work at an early age. He then attended The Ohio State University, where he pursued studies in both Business and Biology. Inspired by his family’s legacy in dentistry, he earned his DDS at New York University’s College of Dentistry so he could take the reins of the family practice back in Cincinnati. Following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, who was Mason’s first dentist, Steven expanded his family’s century-old business into The Cincinnati Dental Group, a state-of-the-art, multi-doctor practice with offices in both Mason and Montgomery. Steven is dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community. He resides in Madeira with his wife, Sydney, their six-month-old daughter, Georgia, and their golden retriever, Winston. He is an active member of his community and a parishioner of St. Gertrude’s Church, where Steven also serves as a Knight of Columbus. ✨Helpful Links: Erbeck for Congress: https://www.erbeckforcongress.com/ Practice Website: https://www.thecincinnatidentalgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-erbeck-64a61168/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erbeckforcongress/ 🌟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
Oct 14, 2025
DINKs News: ADA Dues Rise, Tylenol & Autism Update, Wellbeing Champions, and Practice Finances
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Oct 8, 2025
Evolving Dental Technology with Dr. Marty Jablow at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz took the initiative to chat with all our New Jersey friends at Chicago Midwinter (Thanks, Chad!) Check out his conversation with Dr. Marty Jablow about how experience and improved dental technology can progress your perspective and help you grow as a dentist. The ultimate goal? To make sure our patients with recurring dental issues get healthy enough to not need us as much anymore! ✨Helpful Links: Website: https://www.dentaltechnologycoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/americasdentaltechnologycoach/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Oct 7, 2025
DINKs News: Mediterranean Diet & Periodontal Health, ADA & DOJ updates, CTC Requests
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Oct 1, 2025
Airway Dentistry with Dr. Sarah Johnson on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Sarah Johnson is the owner of Insight Dental in Marietta, Georgia, where she leads a thriving, airway-focused practice. A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, she is passionate about functional orthodontics, Invisalign, and holistic dental care for both children and adults. Beyond her practice, Dr. Johnson is a faculty member with Molis Coaching and a speaker for Align Technology, where she teaches dentists across the country how to grow Invisalign-driven practices. Her passion for airway dentistry is deeply personal—sparked by her son’s early struggles with undiagnosed tongue and lip ties—which inspired her to dedicate her career to helping families find answers. She is also the co-founder of Airway Academy, a continuing education platform that trains dentists in airway-centric orthodontics and functional health, with a mission to simplify the path for providers entering this field. Dr. Johnson blends her entrepreneurial drive with a love for building community, sharing her journey and insights across social media to inspire both colleagues and patients. Outside of dentistry, she is a devoted mom, surfer, and lover of 70s music, finding joy in travel, music, and life’s creative pursuits. ✨Helpful Links: Insight Dental Website: https://www.insightdentalga.com/ Airway Academy Website: https://www.airway-academy.com/ Airway Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airway_academy Dr. Johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentistmom 🌟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
Sep 30, 2025
DINKs News: Dentist Sues over Negative Review, FTC Non-compete
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Sep 24, 2025
Full-Arch Implant Workflows with Dr. Ben Kellum on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ben Kellum is the Co-Owner of Transcend Dental Clinic, a full-arch implant practice in Huntsville, Alabama. He regularly gives dental lectures on implant dentistry, digital dentistry, and full-arch implant workflows to dental professionals. Dr. Kellum grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi, and earned his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a one-year residency in Idaho with advanced training in implant dentistry and later practiced in a full-arch denture and implant clinic. Dr. Kellum then served as Program Director of The Foundry Dental Clinic AEGD Residency Program in Birmingham, a Christian-based program where he combined his expertise in implants with his passion for serving patients in drug recovery. ✨Helpful Links: Clinic Website: https://transcenddentalimplants.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.kellum.dds/ Email: bkellum@transcendde.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
Sep 22, 2025
Dental Consulting with Dr. Richard Huot at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Richard Huot is the founder of Beachside Dental Consultants, where he provides in-office dental consulting to help practitioners run their offices effectively. He has lectured at numerous meetings on topics such as leadership issues, dental hygiene, transitioning to an insurance-free practice, common-sense office design, proper insurance coding, financial planning, and buying/selling dental practices (just to name a few!). Shout out to our guest host, Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas, who always does a great job filling in when the DINKs are off gallivanting around Chicago Midwinter🤣 ✨Helpful Links: Dental Consulting Website: https://www.militarydentist.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-huot/ 📺Subscribe to be the first to catch Midwinter discussions on Monday! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Sep 17, 2025
Top Questions to Ask Your Dentist on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Going to the dentist can be nerve-racking for a lot of people, especially if you don’t really know what you should be talking to us about! We’ve compiled the top dental FAQs we hear from patients to ease your mind before your next appointment. No matter how weird your question may feel, we promise we’ve heard it all! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch live discussions with the DINKs every Wednesday at 8:00 EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Sep 16, 2025
DINKs News: Delta Dental Purchased Dental Practices, Amalgam, TEETH Act
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Sep 15, 2025
International Dentistry with Dr. Maciej Zarow at the International Dental Symposium
Send us Fan Mail We love running into some of our closest friends at dental conferences!👏 From practicing in Hungary to Italy and Poland, Dr. Maciej Zarow has some of the most diverse cultural experiences working with his patients. After starting his career as an endodontist, he was ultimately drawn to the Kois Center to further his studies and now practices cosmetic dentistry in Krakow, Poland, lectures internationally, and has published two books. ✨Helpful Links: Website: https://maciejzarow.pl/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maciejzarow/?hl=en 📺Subscribe to get exclusive dental discussions every Monday! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Sep 11, 2025
Dental Insurance Software with TJ Gilray on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail TJ Gilray started his career as every dentist’s favorite guy - the infamous cold-calling salesman😏 He then went on to grow within the dental industry and has focused on dental software for the past 10 years, eventually finding his way to Toothy.AI, an insurance automation software made to make dentists’ lives easier! TJ is originally from San Diego and eventually settled in Rowlett, Texas where he grew up after his dad retired from the Navy. He is a dog person who has grown to adore his only pet, a cat named Marley. He eventually moved to Utah and quickly started working for dental software company, Social Dental, which rebranded to Banyan. From there, he joined Weave, where he would stay for the next 6 years. That’s where he was really able to learn and get involved with understanding the dental industry on a personal level. That’s where he connected with our very own Dr. Chad Duplantis, and he has finally found a way to work with him and the group again! He is always looking for the next best thing to offer to practices, especially when he can be sure it’s a true benefit to everyone involved. Toothy.AI reached out to him just last year to open up their sales team and after meeting with the founders and learning what the system can do for insurance RCM, it was a no-brainer for him to join! ✨Helpful Links: Website: https://www.toothy.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tj-gilray/ Schedule a Consultation: https://connect.toothy.ai/meetings/tj-gilray?uuid=095fa04b-6ae7-45f2-8834-b20f9961844a Thank you to Toothy.AI for making this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentist
Sep 9, 2025
DINKs News: TMD Mindfulness, ADA Workforce Issues, Keratin & Enamel, Economic Challenges
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Sep 8, 2025
Changes in Dental Education with Dr. Sompop Bencharit at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Sompop Bencharit earned his DDS and Diploma in Prosthodontics from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. He furthered his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), where he obtained a Certificate and Master's Degree in Prosthodontics, a PhD in Oral Biology, and a Certificate in Clinical Research. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Bencharit was most recently Professor, Associate Dean for Innovation, and Chief Innovation Officer at the Workman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University. Previously, he served as a Professor and Assistant Dean for Innovation and the Founding Chair of the Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bencharit was the Founding Director of Digital Dentistry Technologies and Director of Clinical Research at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). ✨Connect with Dr. Bencharit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sompop-bencharit-734b8245/ 📺Subscribe to get dental education videos LIVE with Dentists IN the Know™ every Wednesday at 8:00 EST! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Sep 3, 2025
AI in Dentistry with Dr. Greg Wu on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Artificial Intelligence is the future of dentistry, and we’re so excited to get the inside scoop straight from the source, Dr. Greg Wu of Mango Voice🎉 Dr. Wu has embraced digital technology, having integrated both Sirona CBCT and CEREC Primescan, and consulted and integrated with companies Pearl AI, Bola AI and Mango Agent to improve the outcomes through technology. In his pursuit of continuous improvement (Kaizen), he transitioned from EagleSoft software to Curve Dental Software, the all-in-one software to prepare for expansion and the future of dental technology. In 2022, he suffered a stroke that necessitated a reduction in his clinical care responsibilities. Following this, he dedicated his efforts to enhancing workflows, education and integrating new technologies. Dr. Wu received his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at UCLA which included advanced training in implants, veneers, and full mouth reconstructions. He is now the Clinical Director of Onsite dental care, providing mobile dentistry to the assisted living communities across New England, and owns his own practice with two locations in Massachusetts. ✨Helpful Links: Get in Touch With Dr. Wu: https://linktr.ee/Wayofthewu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_way_of_the_wu Thank you to Mango Voice for making this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Sep 2, 2025
DINKs News: AI in Dentistry, Dental Politics, Mental Health
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Sep 1, 2025
Bite Measurement Technology with Fred Marcil at the International Dental Symposium - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In part one Fred Marcil’s episode about this latest bite measurement tool, we learned all about how he was inspired to create this groundbreaking tool. Now, he’s giving us an exclusive demonstration on how to actually use it🎉 If you haven’t seen Part 1 yet, check it out here: https://youtu.be/XloZLe-78Hs?si=7cYvjxMBXuOfCMj8 ✨Other Helpful Links: Innobyte: https://www.kubeinnovation.com/innobyte Kube Innovation: https://www.kubeinnovation.com 📺Subscribe to get dental education videos LIVE with Dentists IN the Know™ every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Aug 27, 2025
Advanced Dental Technology with Dr. Edward Zuckerberg on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Edward J. Zuckerberg, D.D.S.,F.A.G.D. back to the show!🎉 Dr. Zuckerberg is a 1978 Graduate of NYU College of Dentistry. He owned his own practices in Brooklyn and Dobbs Ferry, NY from 1979-2013 and has always been an early adopter of dental technology, introducing his first PC in the office in 1986 and completely networking his home-based office with broadband access in 1996. Dr. Zuckerberg’s early adoption of technologies, including digital radiography, CAD/CAM & creation of a paperless office caught the attention of Industry leaders who enlisted him to lecture, write articles and beta test new technologies. The advanced technology in the home helped launch his son Mark's interest in computers, which inspired him to create Facebook. With his wife of 45 years, Karen, a retired Psychiatrist, they also have 3 daughters, Randi, former Marketing Director at Facebook and now CEO of Zuckerberg Media, Donna, who received her Classics Ph.D at Princeton and is now an author & Arielle, who is a partner in a Financial Firm in San Francisco, as well as 10 grandchildren. Dr. Zuckerberg lectures nationally and internationally on the Oral Systemic Connection, serves as a Venture Partner at Revere Partners, the First Independent Venture Fund for Oral Health, acts as the Chief Dental Officer for Viome and the Chief Education Officer for both Cloud Dentistry & Oral BioLife in addition to treating patients part time in Cupertino, CA. He has co-authored several textbooks and is a frequent webinar and podcast guest as well as a regular contributor to Dental Journals. ✨Helpful Links: Website: https://www.painlessdrz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/painlesssocialmedia Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/painlessdrz/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Aug 26, 2025
DINKS News: Dentist found GUILTY, What is Grimace?
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Aug 25, 2025
On-Demand Education for Dentists with John Stamper at Midwinter Monday
Send us Fan Mail John Stamper knows that building trust and familiarity is the most important part of building a relationship with an audience. It can be difficult to navigate the noise in today’s digital landscape, so it’s incredibly important to meet your audience where they are and bring educational webinars to them. John Stamper Media helps dentists craft powerful, organic social media and video content that tells their story, engages their audience, and builds lasting relationships. ✨Helpful Links: Website: https://www.johnstampermedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstampermedia/ 📺Subscribe to get dental education videos LIVE with Dentists IN the Know™ every Wednesday at 8:00 EST! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Aug 20, 2025
Easing Jaw Pain with Massage ft. Katie Pudhorodsky on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Katie Pudhorodsky is a structural massage therapist in Austin, Texas, who specializes in treating the muscles in the head, neck and jaw. With over 22 years of experience, she collaborates with dentists, ENTs, and myofunctional therapists to help patients experiencing TMJ dysfunction, clenching, headaches, and facial pain. Her online platform, Help Head Pain, offers self-paced video courses specifically designed for patients, teaching safe and effective strategies such as self-massage, stretching, stabilization, and how to identify perpetuating factors that may be driving pain. Needless to say, we could not be more grateful that someone like this exists to help our dental patients keep their pain to a minimum between visits! ✨Helpful Links: Help Head Pain Website: https://helpheadpain.thinkific.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/help_head_pain/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Aug 19, 2025
DINKs News: Dentist found Guilty, Pill for Sleep Apnea, Floss Vaccinations
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Aug 18, 2025
Bite Measurement Technology with Fred Marcil at the International Dental Symposium - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail When Fred Marcil searched for a tool that would measure a patient’s bite force, he couldn’t find what he was looking for - so he just decided to invent it himself! We’re so impressed with the creation of Innobyte and cannot wait to share all the benefits with all of you🎉 Keep your eye out for Part 2, where we show you how Innobyte works in real time! ✨Helpful Links: Innobyte: https://www.kubeinnovation.com/innobyte Kube Innovation: https://www.kubeinnovation.com 📺Subscribe to get dental education videos LIVE with Dentists IN the Know™ every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Aug 13, 2025
Tech Check: Embracing Innovation While Tackling Chairside Challenge w/ Guest Host Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas
Send us Fan Mail 🎉We have a very special guest host tonight: the famous Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas! Dr. Maestas is no stranger to guest-hosting the show, and there’s no one we trust more to help us share the latest dental education updates. Dr. Maestas has spent the last several years onboarding new digital technologies in her dental office, and we are so excited to provide you with a first look at what's working, what’s not, and the challenges she’s experienced along the way as she moves her digital footprint forward. Dr. Maestas is the host of multiple dental podcasts, Dental Fuel & New Dentists on the Block, that offer fresh perspectives on the dental industry. Originally from El Paso, Texas, Dr. Maestas graduated from University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston in 2018 and completed an AEGD residency the following year. She now serves as Dental Director at a practice outside of El Paso & serves as a part-time faculty member at the Woody L Hunt School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Maestas has continued her involvement in organized dentistry by serving in numerous roles with organizations including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and the El Paso District Dental Society. She was recently named the Texas New Dentist of the Year. Truly, what can’t she do?! ✨Where to find Dr. Maestas: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsmaestas.dds/ New Dentists on the Block Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1a9oC0Y0IJeLWTS3rumqLD Dental Fuel Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bbG39THB4JYzcJuzTIuJj 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🎙️Prefer to Listen? Find us on your preferred podcast platform: https://www.dentistsintheknow.com/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow