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Aug 12, 2025
DINKs News: Metlife, Health Behavior Change, SPEAR Education, Donate to Texas Flood Victims
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Aug 11, 2025
Medical Billing with Kandra Sellers at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail You got into dentistry so you can provide dental care - not so you could be bogged down by administrative and billing tasks. Retired dental hygienist Kandra Sellers noticed the struggle and was inspired to create a medical billing service, Tandem In-Practice Solutions, so dentists have more time doing what they love. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one coaching to learn how to streamline the process yourself, or you’re looking for someone to take care of billing for you, TIPS is a great resource to get started. ✨Helpful Links: TIPS Medical Billing Website: https://tipsmedicalbilling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandra-sellers-36037457/ 📺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 6, 2025
Managing Dental Start-ups with Eric Swarvar on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental specializes in modernizing clinical and operational workflows by seamlessly incorporating cutting-edge tech solutions that enhance patient experience, staff efficiency, and overall profitability. With over 24 years of experience in the dental industry, he has become a trusted authority on launching, optimizing, and future-proofing dental practices. Having played an instrumental role in over 100 dental office start-ups nationwide, Eric combines deep industry knowledge with a visionary approach to technology integration. Whether helping practices scale or pivot into new service models, he brings a strategic mindset and hands-on expertise to every dental project. ✨Helpful Links: Midwest Dental Website: https://midwestdental.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-swarvar/ Huge thank you to our educational partners, AIDA & Midwest Dental!🎉 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Aug 4, 2025
New Dental Products with Leif Ebert from VOCO at the International Dental Symposium
Send us Fan Mail Description: Part of our mission here at Dentists IN the Know is to help you get your hands on our favorite products in the industry, which is why we absolutely needed to connect with Leif Ebert of VOCO America! Join us in Leif’s home country to get an inside look at all the best dental products we cannot wait to get our hands on! ✨Helpful Links: VOCO America Website: https://www.voco.dental/us/home.aspx Leif Ebert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-ebert-a2043013/ 📺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
Jul 30, 2025
Onboarding a Dental Associate with The DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Duplantis and Dr. Horowitz are holding down the fort this week by bringing you answers to all the burning questions you have about what goes into hiring an associate at your dental practice. From pre-hire preparation to planning a seamless onboarding process, the DINKs have you covered! 📺Make sure you subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 29, 2025
DINKs News: Fluoride Supplements, MetLife, Big Beautiful Bill Update, LeAnn Rimes Dental Mishap
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Jul 28, 2025
Dental Speaker Training with Kelly Tanner at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to be an effective dental education speaker? You might think there’s no guidebook on what you need to do to jumpstart your dental education career, but Kelly Tanner’s course is exactly what you’re looking for! Through measured assessments and interaction, Kelly helps create sustainable systems for personal and professional productivity and accountability, on top of training effective dental speakers. Her ability to motivate the team to take ownership for case acceptance builds trust and strengthens the relationship with patients and dental teams. ✨Helpful Links: Rare Bird Speakers Website: https://www.rarebirdspeakers.com/speaker-foundations-training Kelyl Tanner Website: https://www.drkellytanner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextleveldh/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 25, 2025
Flying Solo: Tales of an Independent Practitioner - Combatting the DSO Empire, Pt. 1
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis sits down with Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental to fill us in on how AIDA can help independent dentists compete with DSOs. Check out our educational partners for more information: AIDA: https://aidagroup.org/ Midwest Dental: https://midwestdental.com/ Atlanta Dental: https://atlantadental.com/ 📺Catch the rest of our Flying Solo series when you subscribe to the DINKs on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 23, 2025
Why Does My Dentist Keep Talking to Me About Sleep?
Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with sleep issues like sleep apnea or bruxism? Your dentist is going to want to know about it. There is a huge connection between our dental health and sleep quality that can affect long-term overall health. Sometimes the dentist is the first person to observe a patient has sleep issues. In this episode, the DINKs take a deep dive in structural and health issues that could be affecting the way you sleep at night! Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn: The connection between sleep disorders and dental issues What you should expect from a conversation about sleep with your dentist Everything you should look for if you suspect your oral health may be affecting your sleep 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 21, 2025
Direct-Sell Dental Products with Dan Parrilli at the International Dental Symposium
Send us Fan Mail Kettenbach Dental is a direct-sell company that provides dental products for dentists meant to make your daily life easier and much better pricing! Come along with us to Cologne, Germany as Dr. Horowitz gets the inside scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about the latest Kettenbach products. Kettenbach is a proud educational sponsor of Dentists in the Know! Make sure you stick around to hear about the latest product drop👀 ✨Helpful Links: Kettenbach Dental Website: https://www.kettenbachusa.com/ Dan Parrilli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljparrilli/ 📺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
Jul 18, 2025
Flying Solo: Tales of an Independent Practitioner - Ascending via Community at ASPIRE
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis sits down with Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental to talk about the highly anticipated upcoming ASPIRE 2026 in Los Cabos, Mexico. Trust us, you do not want to miss this multi-part series for all the best info on how to maximize the resources our educational providers have for independent dental practitioners! Check out our educational partners for more information: AIDA: https://aidagroup.org/ Midwest Dental: https://midwestdental.com/ Atlanta Dental: https://atlantadental.com/ 📺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
Jul 16, 2025
Dental Education Opportunities with Dawn Metcalf on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail The DINKs are proud educational partners of AIDA, and we’re thrilled to welcome Dawn Metcalf back to the show to discuss the latest educational opportunities for dentists and dental professionals! Dawn Metcalf is the Director of Education at AIDA & she has over 30 years in the industry, including managing a sales territory, owning a dental supply company and creating education programs focused on private practice dentistry. She’s particularly passionate about quality education in the CE space and focuses on supporting independent dental practices. We’re so excited to attend ASPIRE 2026 in Los Cabos, Mexico on January 29 - January 31. Join us! https://aidagroup.org/aspire-2026/ ✨Helpful Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-metcalf-815a2361 AIDA Website: https://aidagroup.org/ Special thanks to our educational partner AIDA 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
Jul 14, 2025
Dental Banking with Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas & US Bank at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail What an honor to have guest host Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas get the inside scoop on dental banking at Chicago Midwinter! Dr. Maestas sat down with Kirk Dewart of US Bank for a deep dive into what every dentist needs to know about their own practice finances. We’ll cover everything you need to know, including: What to expect from getting a business loan for your dental practice Start-up or purchasing a private practice? Can you get a business loan if you have student loans? ✨Helpful Links: Ignite DDS Website: https://ignitedds.com/ Kirk Dewart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-dewart/ Dr. Maestas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsmaestasdds/ 📺Subscribe to see Dentists IN the Know™ live every Wednesday at 8:30 EST: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 11, 2025
Flying Solo: Tales of an Independent Practitioner - Why Midwest Dental?
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our brand new series, Flying Solo: Tales of an Independent Practitioner! Dr. Chad Duplantis sits down with Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental to talk about all the ways Midwest Dental can help your independent dental practice. Trust us, you do not want to miss this multi-part series! ✨Helpful Links Midwest Dental Website: https://midwestdental.com/ Erik Swarvar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-swarvar/ 📺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
Jul 9, 2025
Dental Trauma with Dr. Ryan Walsh on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you experience a serious dental injury? We asked our good friend & one of our favorite endodontists, Dr. Ryan Walsh, the best way to handle a situation like this so you never need to be caught off guard if it ever happens to you. Dr. Ryan M. Walsh is a board-certified endodontist with a full-time private practice in Keller, Texas. He has been educating dentists and endodontists for over a decade. He provides dental education on how to give patients the highest level of evidence-based, patient-centered endodontic care. ✨Helpful Links Practice Website: https://www.advancedendooftexas.com/meet-dr-ryan-walsh/ 📺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
Jul 2, 2025
Let’s Get Real: Our Biggest Mistakes in Dentistry with The DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We’re getting real in this week’s episode! 👀 Jen and Jeff have a one-on-one conversation during this week’s happy hour to give you a rundown of some of the biggest struggles they’ve faced and mistakes they’ve made throughout their dental careers. 📺Make sure you subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 1, 2025
DINKs News: Student Loan Debt, Pre Authorization Medical Insurance, SALT Act
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Jun 30, 2025
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Thomas Dudney at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Thomas Dudney is an aesthetic dentist who has run a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama for over 40 years. Despite his extensive experience in the practice, he is constantly learning new things and leaning into what he doesn’t already know so he can be better equipped to educate both patients and fellow dentists. We had the best time chatting with him about his Midwinter lecture topics, including: Indirect Restored Materials, Adhesives & Cements Sleep dentistry Airway obstruction Huge shout-out to SHOFU for making this episode possible! ✨Helpful Links: Practice Website: https://tedudney.com/ 📺Subscribe to see Dentists IN the Know™ live every Wednesday at 8:30 EST: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jun 25, 2025
Streamlining 3D Printing in Orthodontics with Dr. Lisa Alvetro on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Lisa Alvetro was an early adopter of many advanced dental technologies, including IOS and 3D printing. She has mastered in-house implementation and joins us on this week’s Humpday Happy Hour to walk us through how you can expand orthodontic technologies in your practice!🎉 Dr. Alvetro is the sole orthodontist at her orthodontic practice in Sidney, Ohio, which she has been running for over 30 years. She created Alvetro Print Lab over 10 years ago, and is the founder of Smiles of Hope, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides clean water and actively supports education through scholarships and resources in Nkende, Tanzania. Dr. Alvetro is a proud Formlabs user and has been investing in various models since Form 2. She also has other printers in her office, such as LuxCreo and Sprintray. ✨Helpful Links: Practice Website: https://www.alvetro.com/ Smiles of Hope: https://www.alvetro.com/smiles-of-hope Formlabs: https://formlabs.com/ Shout out to Formlabs for making this episode possible! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jun 24, 2025
DINKs News: New Dental Implants, Practice Ownership & Dentistry Stats
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Jun 18, 2025
The Digital Revolution w/ Dr. Michael C. DiTolla on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We love learning about new technology that will make treatment planning easier - for both us and our patients👏 Join us for an inside look at the future of ortho-restorative care with Dr. Michael DiTolla on Humpday Happy Hour™!🥳👏 Dr. DiTolla is an online dental education expert with over 16 million views on YouTube😱 He currently maintains a private practice focused on clear aligners, veneers and obstructive sleep apnea in Lodi, California, after being the Director of Clinical Education in Glidewell Labe for 15 years. In 2011, he received the "Most Effective Dentist Educator" award in a nationwide survey of dentists, and he recently received the Gordon J. Christensen Award for Distinguished Speaking from the Chicago Dental Society. ✨Helpful Links: Practice Website: https://valleydentalesthetics.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ditolla-37834b7/ Ivoclar Website: https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us Align Website: https://www.aligntech.com/ Smile Architect™: https://www.invisalign.com/provider/invisalign-solutions/for-general-dentists/smile-architect Special thanks to Align 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
Jun 17, 2025
DINKs News: Nevada Senate Bill 495, Dentist in the US Open
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Jun 16, 2025
Cross-Cultural Dental Treatment with Dr. Patricia Torres at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Patricia Torres is one of our favorite people, and we’re excited for the opportunity to sit down and discuss her dental journey! From her dental training in Venezuela to packing up and moving to Canada without knowing a soul, Dr. Torres is beyond inspiring. She has been part of the clinical education team at Align for over 14 years, so we can’t think of anyone better to teach us about the latest technologies! ✨Helpful Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciatorresmanz/ Align - https://www.aligntech.com/ 📺Subscribe to see Dentists IN the Know™ live every Wednesday at 8:30 EST: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow Social: What is it like to create treatment plans and provide dental care when you’re thrown into a whole new culture? We had a great time sitting down with Dr. Patricia Torres at Chicago Midwinter to hear about her dental journey and how the latest dental technologies have helped her stay ahead. Let us know in the comments what you think! 📺Don’t miss out on any Midwinter videos when you subscribe to the DINKs: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Jun 11, 2025
How Oral Health Affects Overall Health: A Simple Breakdown
Send us Fan Mail Have you heard the old adage that flossing can help improve your overall health? Well, we’re here to confirm that the rumors are true, and it goes so much deeper than that! In this episode, we break down the mechanics of what exactly is going on in your body when you improve your dental health! Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn: How to improve your overall health through dental care How oral health impacts systemic health How systemic health impacts oral health The mechanics of the oral-systemic connection 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow