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The Dental CEO Podcast

Scott Leune
Private Dental Alliance
Dental Practice Management
Patient Experience
Dental Practices
Dentistry
Dental Industry
AI In Dentistry
Entrepreneurship
Dental Practice Expansion
Dental Service Organizations
Practice Management
Leadership
EBITDA
Dental Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing Strategies
Dental Startup Network
Work-Life Balance
Startup Practices
Profit Margins

Welcome to the Dental CEO® Podcast — where Dr. Scott Leune applies proven business strategies from leading entrepreneurs and CEOs to the complexities of dental practice ownership. In each episode, Dr. Leune dives into candid conversations with leaders from industries far beyond the operatory, uncovering strategies, struggles, and breakthroughs that align with the challenges dentists face every day... more

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Episode 80: There's a good chance you've never heard of DHP. While Schein, Patterson, Darby, and Benco dominate the conversation around dental equipment and supplies, DHP has quietly built a 35-plus-year, privately held, family-owned business that Sc... more

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Episode 79: In 2019, a 22-year-old flew from Dublin to Texas to take three of Scott's courses back-to-back, so eager to learn he came back a second time just to finish the one he missed. Eight years later, that same dentist has built Truly Dental int... more

Episode 78: Scott sits down again with Justin Warcup, a pediatric dentist in Dallas-Fort Worth, to break down the numbers behind pediatric airway dentistry and the system he built to scale it, called the BRĒTH Method. Cases run $4,000 to $9,000, case... more

Episode 77: Is there ever really a "right time" to start a practice? In this episode of the Dental CEO Podcast, Scott sits down with Dr. Stamatis Kouniaris and his wife Katarina, a practicing attorney, to talk about one of the boldest timing decision... more

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Recent Guests

Mo Shirin
Founder of Truly Dental
Truly Dental
Episode: Mo Shirin Built Europe's Largest Full Arch DSO in 8 Years. Now He's Coming for the U.S.
Justin Warcup
Founder of the BRĒTH Method, pediatric dentist
BRĒTH Method / Private practice
Episode: One Procedure, $1.5M+ in Additional Collections at a 90% Margin: The Best-Kept Secret in Dentistry
Dr. Omar Virani
Dentist and owner of Peak Dental Arts in Canada
Peak Dental Arts
Episode: $4M in Debt and His Partner Left. You Won't Believe What Dr. Omar Virani Did Next
Corey Pinnigar
Owner and founder at Reach
Reach
Episode: The AI-Enabled Virtual Team: How Copilots Are Transforming Dental Practice Support
Elisa Tabib
Co-founder of The Smile Code dental practice
The Smile Code
Episode: The Husband-and-Wife Dentists Reinventing Themselves at 61
Ramin Tabib
Co-founder of The Smile Code dental practice
The Smile Code
Episode: The Husband-and-Wife Dentists Reinventing Themselves at 61
Kristina Slavik
Dentist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hill Dental Studio
Episode: 222 Patients in Month One: Inside a Dental Startup That's Booked Out Two Months
Alex Hill
Dentist in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hill Dental Studio
Episode: 222 Patients in Month One: Inside a Dental Startup That's Booked Out Two Months
Natalie Soda
Sales team member at PPO Profits, former private practice office manager
PPO Profits
Episode: Dental CEO Podcast #63 - PPO Fees Are Killing Private Dentistry

Host

Scott Leune
Host and founder focused on business strategies for dental practice owners

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Highly Recommend

    My favorite podcast for my daily drive. Very insightful doses of topics that are relatable especially for start ups

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr1ya
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic

    As a new practice owner, this podcast has opened my eyes to a lot of variables that I have been overlooking or have not been aware of. Each episode I listen to opens my eyes to extremely beneficial information and I am confident that It can help me bring my practice to the next level. Keep up the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P.Afsh
    United States10 months ago
  • Most Anticipated Listen

    This is absolutely the one podcast I look most forward to listening to every week. I find myself wishing there were episodes to listen to multiple times a week or even daily. The topics are diverse, the content is engaging, and every week I walk away feeling inspired and ready to keep inching the bar higher on where my practice and career can go. Love this podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G. Olive
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must for every practice owner

    I love listening to this on my morning commute to my office! Guests are interesting and engaging, forcing you to think outside the bubble of dentistry. Dr. Lune’s content is clearly messaged and to the point. Highly recommend to my owner colleagues!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Korlei M.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Approachable/relevant/interesting

    I really appreciate your interview style. You often give the guests the space to shine while always tying the discussion back to the practical realities we face as dentists.

    The way you broke down why certain DSO offers may not be as good as they appear was clear, concise, and incredibly well-articulated.

    The podcast makes a complex topic easier to understand and directly relevant to everyday practice. See you in Toronto!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CdnDentite
    Canadaa year ago

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Guests are consistently engaging and bring fresh perspectives beyond dentistry.
Audience hears practical systems they can implement quickly in their own practice.
Highly actionable and relatable for startup and owner-focused listeners.

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One Procedure, $1.5M+ in Additional Collections at a 90% Margin: The Best-Kept Secret in Dentistry
Q: What is the case acceptance rate for BRĒTH during consultations, and how has that changed since focusing on this method?
Current case acceptance sits around 52% for initially qualified candidates, with some additional candidates later found to be unsuitable, but overall improvement is noted as more families recognize the value and move forward.
One Procedure, $1.5M+ in Additional Collections at a 90% Margin: The Best-Kept Secret in Dentistry
Q: So if BRĒTH is applied to a kid with airway issues, what is the typical range of fees you would expect for that case?
Fees range from about $4,000 up to $8,000–$9,000 for teenagers or more complex adult-type treatment, with the majority clustering around around $5,000.
222 Patients in Month One: Inside a Dental Startup That's Booked Out Two Months
Q: What's your approach to financing expansion and dealing with capacity constraints?
They plan to expand by equipping more operatories, secure financing, work with a contractor for expansion timing, and consider phasing Medicaid out as profitability improves while maintaining service levels.
222 Patients in Month One: Inside a Dental Startup That's Booked Out Two Months
Q: What marketing channels have you found most effective for attracting new patients?
They used Google Ads, mailers, and a strong local marketing partner to maximize SEO and online presence, complemented by a favorable location and insurance network effects.
222 Patients in Month One: Inside a Dental Startup That's Booked Out Two Months
Q: How long have you been open and what does your first full month look like in terms of patients?
They opened about seven weeks prior to the interview and saw 222 new patients in their first full month, with most visits being PPOs and some Medicaid.

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The show centers on practical business strategies for dental practice owners, featuring leaders from dentistry, AI in healthcare, and adjacent industries. Episodes consistently explore ownership, growth, profitability, and operational efficiency—often through real-world case studies, financial breakdowns, and hands-on tactics for scaling a practice, negotiating with DSOs, and integrating technology. A notable strength is bringing in diverse perspectives—from private-practice founders to AI executives—while keeping the content actionable for day-to-day practice leadership. The format often interleaves clinical insights with business modeling, making it useful for listeners aiming to run more efficient, better-valued practices or considering ... more

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1. Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
2. The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
3. Bulletproof Dental Practice
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1. Mo Shirin
2. Justin Warcup
3. Dr. Omar Virani
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5. Elisa Tabib
6. Ramin Tabib
7. Kristina Slavik
8. Alex Hill

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