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Dental Practice Heroes

Dr. Paul Etchison
Dental Practice Management
Dental Marketing
Implants
Leadership
Practice Culture
Patient Experience
Practice Management
Marketing Strategies
Team Dynamics
Phone Training
Suturing Techniques
Incision Line Openings
Employee Resignation
Dental Surgery
Financial Planning
Staffing Challenges
Dental Training
Dental Practices
Hiring Environment
Team Management

Where dentists learn how to cut clinical days while increasing profits - without sacrificing patient care, cutting corners, or cranking volume. We teach you how to grow a scalable practice through communication, leadership, and effective management. Hosted by Dr. Paul Etchison, author of two books on dental practice management, dental coach, and owner of a $6M collections group practice in the s... more

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Feeling like you've run out of marketing ideas? This episode is full of creative, low-cost ideas that actually work — real strategies they've used to bring in patients without discounting or outspending the competition. You'll learn how to get new pa... more

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Recent Guests

Kiera Dent
Founder and CEO of The Dental A Team
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Episode: The Front Desk KPIs That Protect Your Profit w/ Kiera Dent
Henry Ernst
DPH coach, owner of an 18-op practice in North Carolina
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Episode: Startup vs Acquisition: Don’t Make the 5-Year Mistake
Steven Markowitz
DPH coach, owner of six practices in the Boston area
Dental Practice Heroes
Episode: Startup vs Acquisition: Don’t Make the 5-Year Mistake
Alan Mead
Host of the Very Dental Podcast
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Episode: A Dentist, a Sausage, and a Student Loan Walks Into A Podcast
Dr. Trent Neisen
Owner doctor at Authentic Dental
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Episode: How to Work with your Spouse (Without Burning Out Your Marriage) with Dr. Trent and Hope Neisen
Hope Neisen
Practice manager and operational leader at Authentic Dental
Authentic Dental
Episode: How to Work with your Spouse (Without Burning Out Your Marriage) with Dr. Trent and Hope Neisen
Jeff Cellucci
Executive at MB2 Dental, focused on procurement and partnerships in dentistry.
MB2 Dental
Episode: How Private Practice Owners Are Fighting Inflation With Group-Level Leverage with Jeff Cellucci
Gary Harker
Asset protection and tax consultant, working with wills, estates, and tax mitigation strategies
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Episode: Is Your Practice Financially Naked? Asset Protection for Real-World Dentists with Gary Harker
Dr. Alex Sharp
CEO of Shared Practices Group, a dentist, and podcaster
Shared Practices Group
Episode: Stop Trying to Be a Super GP: Why Niching Down Can Explode Your Income with Alex Sharp

Host

Dr. Paul Etchison
Host of the show and dental practice management expert, leading with coaching and practice ownership experience

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Helpful as associate

    Started listening this podcast in D1 year of dental school. Now as an associate, still listening and still learning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddsdpj
    United States25 days ago
  • You are amazing

    Thank you, Paul. I am an associate dentist about 1.5 years out of dental school, and even though I’m not an owner, your real-life dentistry discussions have felt like therapy to me. My morning drive to work usually starts with your podcasts, which truly recharge me.

    You probably don’t realize how much of a difference you make, but your honest and practical discussions have been incredibly meaningful to me as a frustrated and sometimes confused fresh grad working as an associate. Thank you for ev... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nepal,P
    United States2 months ago
  • The best dental podcast!

    I have learned so much from this podcast! I thankfully found it right before I bought my practice and it has helped me immensely. Thank you to Paul, Henry, and Steve for sharing all your wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill Moniz
    United States2 months ago
  • Must Listen

    Etch gives real world advice that’s great for anyone in their dental journey. I would have given anything to have this available when I was in dental school. There are lots of dental coaches out there willing to give you their Magic bullet to make you successful. I am 100% positive that this podcast has been influential in taking my practice to a place I never thought possible. Thanks Paul for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Advanced Dental of Wentzville
    United States4 months ago
  • The best dental podcast out there.

    Etch brings the most actionable value in the dental podcast space. Fun, relevant, and informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trent WHD
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise the practical, no-fluff guidance and actionable strategies.
Many appreciate real-world coaching and transparency about challenges and failures.
The balance of clinical, leadership, and business topics consistently resonates with owners and aspiring owners.

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5 Creative Marketing Ideas That Actually Work (And Most are Free)
Q: Does anything creative come to mind for you when thinking about marketing beyond the usual channels?
Steve describes actions like surprising new neighbors with outreach, leveraging local opportunities, and building personal connections that become notable stories, which then attract patients through word-of-mouth.
How to Make This Year Feel Different as a Practice Owner
Q: What do you do to make the practice feel better to run?
Reflect on what bothers you and create actionable tasks with a leadership team.
How Private Practice Owners Are Fighting Inflation With Group-Level Leverage with Jeff Cellucci
Q: What does it look like for private practice owners when they join Carabelli Club?
They undergo an onboarding process to link their needs with vendors and use a tool called Dentira for managing orders, streamlining the purchasing process.
How Private Practice Owners Are Fighting Inflation With Group-Level Leverage with Jeff Cellucci
Q: What are you seeing as the biggest challenges that private practice owners are facing right now in dentistry?
The staffing challenges are significant, but the supply and lab side of things are becoming increasingly difficult due to tariff increases and inflation.
Is Your Practice Financially Naked? Asset Protection for Real-World Dentists with Gary Harker
Q: What should dentists know about estate planning?
Dentists need to create a trust if they have children, are married, or their net worth is over $100,000, to ensure their wishes are respected and to avoid family conflicts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Practice Heroes

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

This show delivers practical, real-world guidance for dental practice owners who want to grow profitability without increasing stress or compromising patient care. Across episodes, the focus is on leadership, management, scheduling, cash flow, and strategic decision-making, with a strong emphasis on actionable systems, scripts, and coaching insights from experienced clinicians who operate multiple practices or run dental coaching programs. A notable pattern is the blend of studio-based advice, guest perspectives from coaching pros and vendor partners, and case studies that illustrate how to implement changes like better phone handling, improved case acceptance, and group purchasing to weather inflation. The format tends to favor frank discu... more

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Recent guests on Dental Practice Heroes include:

1. Kiera Dent
2. Henry Ernst
3. Steven Markowitz
4. Alan Mead
5. Dr. Trent Neisen
6. Hope Neisen
7. Jeff Cellucci
8. Gary Harker

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