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The Dental CEO Podcast

Scott Leune
Private Dental Alliance
Dental Practice Management
Dentistry
Dental Industry
Patient Experience
Dental Practices
AI In Dentistry
Dental Service Organizations
Entrepreneurship
Dental Practice Expansion
Practice Management
Dental Technology
Leadership
EBITDA
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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Latest Episodes

The rules of dental student loans just changed, and most dentists have no idea what it means for them.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act capped federal student loans at $200,000 for dental students, down from a system that previously allowed borrowers ... more

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Selling your dental practice to a DSO? Some dentists who took part of their payout in DSO equity may end up with nothing to show for it.

In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Kevin Cumbus, founder and president of Tusk Practice Sales, to break... more

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Dr. Divya Patel was two years out of dental school when she made a decision most dentists take a decade to make: open her own startup instead of buying an established practice.

In this episode, Scott sits down with Dr. Patel to unpack why she walked... more

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ChatGPT just rolled out ads for small businesses, and dentists are already testing it, often with no idea what they're doing.

In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Bill Donato, founder of DentalMarketing.com, to break down what's actually work... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Rooker
Founder of Grad Loan Advice and Certified Student Loan Professional
Grad Loan Advice
Episode: How the Big Beautiful Bill Made Dental School Twice as Expensive
Kevin Cumbus
Founder and president of Tusk Practice Sales, which represents dentists selling their practices
Tusk Practice Sales
Episode: Your Equity Could Be Worthless: What to Know Before Selling to a DSO
Divya Patel
Dentist and founder of Pearl Dental Studio
Pearl Dental Studio, Toronto
Episode: The Acquisition Trap: Why This Dentist Skipped Buying a Practice and Opened a Startup
Bill Donato
Founder of dentalmarketing.com
dentalmarketing.com
Episode: Direct Mail, ChatGPT Ads & Google: What's Actually Working in Dental Marketing Right Now
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
Ophir Tanz
CEO and founder of Pearl
Pearl
Episode: AI Is Becoming the Operating System of Your Practice
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 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 States5 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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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Your Equity Could Be Worthless: What to Know Before Selling to a DSO
Q: What has happened? I would say, you know, 2021 was really peak valuation in the DSO world. What are valuations today?
Cumbus says a practice with $1 million in EBITDA that could trade for eight to nine times EBITDA in 2021 may now trade for six to seven times. Buyers scrutinize factors such as same-store growth, provider contracts, payer mix, and risk, and smaller groups can command better multiples than larger, riskier organizations.
Your Equity Could Be Worthless: What to Know Before Selling to a DSO
Q: Can you give us kind of the layman's terms, you know, summary of what has happened in the DSO market and why that matters to a private dentist?
Cumbus explains that higher interest rates, inflation, rising wages, and lender covenant concerns exposed weak operations in some DSOs that had assembled practices without integrating their culture, systems, and processes. As a result, many have paused acquisitions, and some may not recover.
How the Big Beautiful Bill Made Dental School Twice as Expensive
Q: What is that? What is loan forgiveness?
Private student loans do not have forgiveness. Under the federal Repayment Assistance Plan, any remaining balance after 30 years is forgiven, but the forgiven amount is treated as taxable income.
How the Big Beautiful Bill Made Dental School Twice as Expensive
Q: Could you talk, in basic terms, what kind of student loans are they getting? What do they kind of need to know?
New dental students can borrow up to $200,000 in federal loans under the new rules. Costs beyond that may have to be covered by private loans, which can have high variable rates and may require a co-signer.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dental CEO Podcast

What is The Dental CEO Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Dental CEO Podcast:

1. Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
2. Bulletproof Dental Practice
3. Dental Practice Heroes
4. The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists
5. Dental Unfiltered

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Recent guests on The Dental CEO Podcast include:

1. Dan Rooker
2. Kevin Cumbus
3. Divya Patel
4. Bill Donato
5. Mo Shirin
6. Justin Warcup
7. Ophir Tanz
8. Dr. Omar Virani

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