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The Dental Lighthouse with Dr. Jason Tanoory

Jason Tanoory
Leadership
Dentistry
Servant Leadership
Dental Practice Management
Core Values
Team Dynamics
Work-Life Balance
Accountability
Patient Experience
Communication
Character Development
Leadership Development
Burnout
Profitability
Dental Marketing
Leadership In Dentistry
Business Growth
Dental Practices
Business Management
Parenting

Let’s talk about everything Dental! We will answer questions and discuss just about anything from motivating kids to growing your patient base!

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In this episode of the Dental Lighthouse Podcast, Jason shares a leadership framework every owner and manager needs before making the difficult decision to let someone go. Inspired by a recent doctor termination inside his own organization, Jason wal... more

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What if the headaches, exhaustion, ADHD symptoms, teeth grinding, high blood pressure, or chronic burnout your patients are experiencing aren’t isolated issues at all… but signs they’re struggling to breathe at night?

In this episode, Jason sits dow... more

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In this episode, Jason breaks down a leadership framework that simplifies almost every team issue into two categories: core values or roles and responsibilities. If someone on your team is falling short, frustrating you, or consistently missing expec... more

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Most dental practices don’t have a people problem… they have an insurance problem.

In this episode, we sit down with AI expert and founder of Daydream, Shreyas Parab, to unpack how artificial intelligence is quietly transforming the most frustrating... more

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Recent Guests

Kalli Hale
Sleep medicine and sleep dentistry expert; multi-practice owner
Sleep Well Mentorship Group; airway dentistry practice network
Episode: 159: Stop Ignoring Sleep Issues With Your Patients. They Deserve Better.
Shreyas Parab
Founder/CEO of Daydream, AI for dental practices
Daydream
Episode: 157: From Insurance Chaos to Autopilot - How AI is Quietly Fixing Dental Practices
Luke (Suburban Chicago)
Dentist and clinic owner with wife Kelsey, discussing growth and leadership
Private dental practice in Suburban Chicago
Episode: 156: You Built It... Now What? The Crossroads Between Expansion and Enjoyment
Doug Moorhead
General Dentist, owner/founder of Moorhead Dentistry
Moorhead Dentistry
Episode: 152: Real, Practical Growth, and Leadership Advice From 2 of The Most Sincere and Genuine Guys I Know
Phil Michael
COO of Moorhead Dentistry
Moorhead Dentistry
Episode: 152: Real, Practical Growth, and Leadership Advice From 2 of The Most Sincere and Genuine Guys I Know
Petr Vaughn
Pediatric dentist, entrepreneur, CEO
Private practice / partner in school-based dental initiatives
Episode: 138: How Do I Maintain Accountability and Culture When I Can't Be Everywhere?
Ryan Gross
Marketing consultant specializing in dental practices
CMWish / MyCMOSShare
Episode: 134: More Calls, Fewer Patients: What Dentists Are Missing in 2026
Dr. Hardik Chodavadia
Successful owner of a multiple location dental group practice
Enamel Dentistry
Episode: 118: What Does it Take To Get To 10 Locations? An Interview with Dr. Hardik Chodavadia.
Dr. Alan
A dental practice owner discussing growth challenges and personal motivations.
Episode: 104: What If I Think Expansion Isn't Right For Me?

Host

Dr. Jason Tanoory
Host of the show focusing on leadership, culture, and growth in dentistry

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This has been so helpful for me as I try to become a better leader. I try to listen to all of the episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theron77
    United States7 months ago
  • A Transformative Resource for Dental Leaders

    Dental Lighthouse and especially Dr. Jason has been an absolute game-changer for me as a leader. His insight, clarity, and real-world guidance have helped me grow in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. I actively listen to his podcast episodes on repeat, and every single time I walk away with something new to apply in my day-to-day operations.

    Dr. Jason has a gift for breaking down leadership, communication, and culture-building in a way that speaks directly to the heart of dentistry. His teac... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bright Dentistry
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing!

    Great podcast for dentists and dental office business. Lots of practical information. I listen to this podcast every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth Taj
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Amazing info, ratabke, actionable and overall great stuff! Thank you for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stressedandtired
    United States7 months ago
  • Fantastic Resource

    Jason’s podcast has quickly become my favorite dental podcast. Honest information and very actionable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BAG230
    United States7 months ago

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The host delivers actionable guidance that translates to real-world practice growth.
Energetic, relatable insights that blend dentistry with life coaching.
Great pod for leaders in dentistry—clear, practical takeaways.

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Talking Points

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138: How Do I Maintain Accountability and Culture When I Can't Be Everywhere?
Q: What were the obvious challenges that you faced going from 15 employees to 60, from 4,000 to 20,000 active patients, and from 2 doctors to 7?
The main challenges were scaling the culture and leadership across multiple locations, delegating day-to-day decisions, and building an in-house leadership pipeline, including training a support team to handle HR, IT, marketing, and operations so the founder can avoid becoming a bottleneck.
134: More Calls, Fewer Patients: What Dentists Are Missing in 2026
Q: How should practices respond to questions about insurance and costs during calls to avoid losing potential patients?
Be proactive by offering to handle insurance questions, providing clear next steps, and scheduling follow-ups to review benefits and costs, which builds trust and improves the likelihood of showing up for the appointment.
134: More Calls, Fewer Patients: What Dentists Are Missing in 2026
Q: What KPIs should a dental practice track to gauge marketing effectiveness beyond raw lead counts?
Track conversions from website visits to calls or online bookings, inbound phone call handling and answer rate, new patient numbers, and the relationship between marketing inputs and actual appointments, plus overall patient active base and revenue impact.
134: More Calls, Fewer Patients: What Dentists Are Missing in 2026
Q: With the current financial climate, should you target patients who are insurance-driven or looking for immediate care?
Yes, focus on higher-value patients who are more likely to convert and stay engaged, such as those with insurance, payment options, and willingness to schedule promptly, while avoiding low-margin, discount-driven patients.
152: Real, Practical Growth, and Leadership Advice From 2 of The Most Sincere and Genuine Guys I Know
Q: Who decides the vision for the growth of the practice?
Doug and Phil described a collaborative but clearly delineated dynamic, with Doug as the captain casting the vision and Phil ready to execute and push forward when aligned, while also acknowledging the need for humility and readiness to shift as opportunities arise.

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Recent guests on The Dental Lighthouse include:

1. Kalli Hale
2. Shreyas Parab
3. Luke (Suburban Chicago)
4. Doug Moorhead
5. Phil Michael
6. Petr Vaughn
7. Ryan Gross
8. Dr. Hardik Chodavadia

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