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Dental Unfiltered

Matthew Brown
Dentistry
Dental Practice Management
Dental Practices
Leadership
Patient Experience
Dental Industry
Patient Care
Invisalign
Work-Life Balance
Dental Technology
Practice Management
Workplace Culture
Patient Retention
Digital Dentistry
Marketing Strategies
Dental Marketing
Burnout
Treatment Acceptance
Dental Practice
Marketing

This show covers a range of topics related to dentistry with insights from industry professionals. Andrew and Matthew lead discussions on various aspects of dental practice. The podcast aims to provide valuable perspectives for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry. Here you will find unbiased information about the industry and tools to help in your dental practice.

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Dental Unfiltered host Matt Brown sits down with longtime dental leader and investor Dr. Jim Arnold to discuss what can happen behind the scenes of a DSO sale, recap, and equity rollover. Jim built and grew his practices, sold at a time that made sen... more

In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss how experience-based incentives can motivate dental teams, boost morale, and help drive stronger results.

Dr. Vallo explains the monthly sales contests at Starlight ... more

In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Zach Shelley is joined by Mike Nelson to discuss The Atlas Project, a new ecosystem designed to help dental professionals grow their businesses, relationships, health, and sense of adventure.Mike shares how h... more

In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Dr. Vallo and Matt Brown share firsthand stories about the nightmare scenarios that can derail a dental startup. From construction delays and unreliable contractor timelines to lease disputes, legal complic... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Nelson
Guest discussing The Atlas Project and related initiatives
Atlas Project
Episode: Episode 231 | Management Unfiltered | Atlas Special Episode
Aaron Nicholas
Clinical coach and practitioner focused on clinical systems
Monday Morning Dentistry (as referenced)
Episode: Episode 222 | Dental Unfiltered | Reclaim Your Operatory w/Dr. Aaron Nicholas
Kyle Perkins
Dentist and entrepreneur focused on rural market growth
StableDocs/Energize (mentioned in conversation)
Episode: Episode 220 | Dental Unfiltered | Listener Episode w/ Kyle Perkins - Q and A for Dr Vallo
Len Tau
Industry veteran and founder/leader behind Supercharge and iSocial Reviews
Len Tau (Drent Tau) and associated ventures
Episode: Episode 219 | Dental Unfiltered | Let's Get Supercharged w/Dr. Len Tau
Kara Kelly
HR compliance expert
Clinical HR
Episode: Episode 213 | Dental Unfiltered | HR Compliance w/ Kara Kelley
Julia Jackson
Oral surgeon, founder of International Implant Institute
International Implant Institute
Episode: Episode 211 | Dental Unfiltered | Extraction Jackson Oral Surgeon Traitor
Alan Stern
Dentist and health advocate discussed on the show
Episode: Episode 209 | Dental Unfiltered | Dental Boost Camp Review w/ Dr. Alan Stern
Cory Pinegar
VA and insurance processing expert in dentistry
Unknown ( VA / outsourcing specialist)
Episode: Episode 206 | Dental Unfiltered | Title AI and VAs w/Cory Pinegar
Kelly Schwartz
Dental coach and consultant
Episode: Episode 203 | Management Unfiltered | What 800+ Practices Taught Us That Nobody Wants To Hear with Kelly Schwartz

Hosts

Dr. Andrew Vallo
Co-host focused on practice growth, management, and strategic partnerships.
Matt Brown
Co-host guiding discussions on practice management, systems, and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Excellent Content

    Big thanks to Dr. Vallo and Matt for sharing so freely their deep insights on the dental profession. I gain at least two immediately implementable items from each podcast. In a profession where most people keep their secrets to themselves, it refreshing that these two care more for the greater good of dentistry than for themselves. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maha DDS
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing content!!

    I listen to your podcast while driving to work and coming back! Always has tons of information, bringing in amazing guests and keeping audience engaged!!! Thank you for doing this!! Learned a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    k is fasting
    United States10 months ago
  • Best all around podcast, like a recipe book for dental entrepreneurs

    This podcast is a must. I’ve been listening it for a while and I’ve gotten a lot of dental business pearls you could say. Dr. Vallo and Matt Brown are a welt of knowledge. I met Matt Brown at the supercharge event this year in Miami where he did an amazing lecture with tips on case acceptance. I’m doing a startup currently and I’ve gotten many ideas and knowledge related to the start of process, about Managing the team, marketing and basically everything you can think of. Do yourself and your pr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Boffil
    United States10 months ago
  • All encompassing dental podcast

    Andrew and Matt have created an awesome podcast that anyone within the dental field can listen to. From SOPs the tips and tricks on the clinical and marketing end of the dental world you can find discussions about it here. Keep up with the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan Riexinger
    United States10 months ago
  • Episode 108

    I listen to this podcast quite a bit, but was moved to write a review after episode 108. So many actionable ideas, can’t wait to try them! Thanks for all your efforts!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elwood78
    United Statesa year ago

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Songs of praise for candid, honest conversations and diverse guest expertise.
Some feedback notes occasional audio issues or overlapping dialogue but overall high quality.
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Episode 224 | Dental Unfiltered | AI in Dental
Q: Why is data security and HIPAA compliance a central concern when adopting AI in dentistry?
Because patient data is being processed in AI tools, it's vital to know where data comes from, how it's used to train models, whether data is de-identified, where it's stored, and what consent and BAAs cover—failing to address these can lead to legal exposure.
Episode 224 | Dental Unfiltered | AI in Dental
Q: What are the top use cases where AI will help dental practices soon?
The guests point to treatment planning, communications, and analytics as the leading areas where AI will have immediate impact, with more mature solutions focusing on specific workflows first rather than trying to do everything at once.
Episode 220 | Dental Unfiltered | Listener Episode w/ Kyle Perkins - Q and A for Dr Vallo
Q: What major shifts helped his five-practice group scale effectively?
Key shifts included implementing a formal executive team, adopting a rigorous sales and metrics-driven approach with treatment coordinators, and evolving the doctor avatar to well-rounded producers capable of implant and general dentistry.
Episode 220 | Dental Unfiltered | Listener Episode w/ Kyle Perkins - Q and A for Dr Vallo
Q: What were Kyle's goals over the next one to three years, and what pain points does he want to address?
Kyle is focused on systemic growth and leadership development, aiming to centralize operations, hire a regional manager, and scale through more robust executive leadership, while balancing clinical time and ownership opportunities to retain top doctors.
Episode 219 | Dental Unfiltered | Let's Get Supercharged w/Dr. Len Tau
Q: Tell me how you approach curating vendors for Supercharge and why you take such a deliberate, selective approach.
Len Tau explains that he polls last year's vendors to identify top needs, then adds new vendors that align with a business/marketing focus rather than purely clinical products, ensuring long-term relationships and ongoing value for attendees.

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What is Dental Unfiltered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on running and growing dental practices with practical, no-nonsense guidance. Episodes repeatedly cover practice management, leadership, systems, recruitment, marketing, financial controls, and scaling multi-location groups. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks (KPIs, huddles, outsourcing) and candid discussions about real-world challenges like fraud prevention, onboarding, and debt/credit management. A standout is the emphasis on culture, accountability, and pragmatic, skip-the-sell insights from practicing dentists and leaders, which makes it useful for practice owners, managers, and aspiring dental entrepreneurs seeking tangible takeaways.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Dental Unfiltered:

1. Dental Practice Heroes
2. Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
3. My Dental Playbook
4. Bulletproof Dental Practice
5. The Dental Lighthouse with Dr. Jason Tanoory

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Recent guests on Dental Unfiltered include:

1. Mike Nelson
2. Aaron Nicholas
3. Kyle Perkins
4. Len Tau
5. Kara Kelly
6. Julia Jackson
7. Alan Stern
8. Cory Pinegar

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