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Dental Unfiltered
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.
Episodes
- Dental Unfiltered
Episode 241 | Management Unfiltered | What We’d Do Differently If We Had to Start Over
What would you do differently if you had to start over? Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout answer that question for dental practice management. Kirk puts Zach in…
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Episode 240 | Dental Unfiltered | Hand Piece Care and Knowledge
Are your handpieces running smoothly, or are everyday habits quietly cutting their lifespan in half? Too many practices treat handpieces as disposable tools…
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Episode 239 | Dental Unfiltered | Human Equity vs Financial Equity
This episode of Dental Unfiltered features Matt Brown and Elijah Desmond discussing “human equity”, the trust and goodwill built through genuine relationships…
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Episode 238 | Dental Unfiltered | Hygiene Models and Profitability
In this special crossover episode, our very own Dr. Andrew Vallo joins Dr. Blake Hamblin, Dr. Collin Myrick, and Gary Bird on My Dental Playbook for the grand…
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Episode 237 | Management Unfiltered | | How To Prevent A Culture Problem
This episode of Management Unfiltered is about addressing workplace issues early and fairly so they don’t become part of a dental practice’s culture. Zach…
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Episode 236 | Dental Unfiltered | State of the Market
This episode of Dental Unfiltered is a “State of the Market” conversation between Matt Brown and dental-practice transition advisor Justin Klingshern. They…
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Episode 235 | Clinical Unfiltered | Periosteal Sling Suture
Mastering the Periosteal Sling Suture for Unshakeable Graft StabilityBone graft mobility is the enemy of successful ridge augmentation. In this episode of…
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Episode 234 | Dental Unfiltered | Title 0 to 4 successful practices in 3 years w/ Dr. Rehan
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, host Matt Brown is joined by Dr. Rehan Shahid to talk about his journey from a new dental graduate to owning four…
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Episode 233 | Dental Unfiltered | Private Equity Purchases
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…
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Episode 232 | Dental Unfiltered | Win a FREE Cruise
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss how experience-based incentives can motivate dental teams, boost morale…
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Episode 231 | Management Unfiltered | Atlas Special Episode
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…
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Episode 230 | Dental Unfiltered | Nightmare Startup Stories
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…
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Episode 229 | Management Unfiltered | When Should A Leader Step In VS Step Back
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, hosts Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout explore the leadership balance every practice owner, office manager, and team…
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Episode 228 | Dental Unfiltered | Executive Meetings
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Matt Brown and Dr. Vallo discuss how dental practice leaders can protect their time, empower their teams, and…
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Episode 227 | Clinical Unfiltered | Dental Shark N Tell Event
What if the fastest way to grow your practice is to stop treating sales, financing, and specialist referrals like separate problems?In this powerhouse episode…
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Episode 226 | Dental Unfiltered | 3 Letters to Increase Revenue
Patient financing is often treated like a last resort, but it may be one of the most powerful tools a dental practice has to help patients move forward with…
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Episode 225 | Management Unfiltered | The Difference of Being Nice vs Kind
This episode of Management Unfiltered explores the difference between being nice and being kind in dental practice leadership.Kirk Teachout argues that “nice”…
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Episode 224 | Dental Unfiltered | AI in Dental
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, host Matt Brown sits down with Kevin from Mango Voice and Danny from Evora to unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of…
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Episode 223 | Management Unfiltered | Why We Struggle With Associates
Hiring an associate should scale your practice, not add to your headaches. So why do so many associate relationships fall apart within the first year?In this…
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Episode 222 | Dental Unfiltered | Reclaim Your Operatory w/Dr. Aaron Nicholas
Speed and quality aren’t opposites, when you have a true clinical system, they actually depend on each other.In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown…
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Episode 221 | Management Unfiltered | 3 Surprises In An Office You Can Avoid
Every dental practice owner knows the feeling—an unexpected resignation, a sudden cash flow dip, or a surprise equipment breakdown that throws the entire day…
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Episode 220 | Dental Unfiltered | Listener Episode w/ Kyle Perkins - Q and A for Dr Vallo
What’s the real line between a stressed-out practice owner and a scalable dental CEO? In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo are…
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Episode 219 | Dental Unfiltered | Let's Get Supercharged w/Dr. Len Tau
Are massive, crowded dental conferences losing their charm? In this episode, Matt Brown sits down with Dr. Len Tao, former practicing dentist, founder of…
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Episode 218 | Dental Unfiltered | CEO Decisions
Most dentists are bleeding new patients after hours without even realizing it. In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down the real economics…
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Episode 217 | Clinical Unfiltered | Simple Suturing Trick That Stabilizes Bone Grafts
In this episode of Clinical Unfiltered, Dr. Sausha breaks down the soft tissue management techniques that separate standard bone grafting from predictable…
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Episode 216 | Dental Unfiltered | Seasons of An Entrepreneur
In this Dental Unfiltered episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down the different seasons of entrepreneurship and what it really looks like to grow…
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Episode 215 | Management Unfiltered | What No One Tells You About Growth
Scaling Beyond $1M: Why Your Dental Practice Strategy Must Change at $3M and $5MEvery dental practice owner hits a wall where working harder or moving faster…
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Episode 214 | Dental Unfiltered | $35K Fraud
How closely do you actually look at your dental practice’s monthly credit card statements? If you’re like most busy owners or office managers, you might just…
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Episode 212 | Dental Unfiltered | July 2026: State of Startups
Can a brand-new dental startup attract 200+ new patients in its first 30 days? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Vallo joins us to share the exact blueprint he uses…
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Episode 213 | Dental Unfiltered | HR Compliance w/ Kara Kelley
Most dental practices love showing off their team on social media. It builds trust, shows off your office culture, and makes your practice feel human. But…
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Episode 211 | Dental Unfiltered | Extraction Jackson Oral Surgeon Traitor
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, we sit down with Dr. Julia L. Jackson to dive deep into implant dentistry, oral surgery, and the critical business…
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Episode 210 | Dental Unfiltered | Listener Q: Call Center ROI
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Dr. Andrew Vallo breaks down exactly why his dental group transitioned to a call center model and how it’s delivering…
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Episode 209 | Dental Unfiltered | Dental Boost Camp Review w/ Dr. Alan Stern
Most dental events are just sales pitches and superficial networking. If you’re tired of cluttered conferences with zero substance, this episode reveals why…
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Episode 208 | Dental Unfiltered | Dr. Vallo's Announcement
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vallo to discuss his official move to join ZERO Dental Billing; the leading dental insurance billing and verification…
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Episode 207 | Management Unfiltered | You Can't Expect Your Associate To Think Like You
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, hosts Kirk and Zach explore how dental practice owners and office managers can better support associates by setting…
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Episode 206 | Dental Unfiltered | Title AI and VAs w/Cory Pinegar
In this Dental Unfiltered episode, Cory Pinegar joins the show to share the nuanced playbook for integrating virtual support into your dental workflow. Learn…
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Episode 205 | Management Unfiltered | A Morning Huddle is A Waste of Time
Is your dental practice’s morning huddle a total waste of time? For most clinics, it’s treated as just another boring, routine meeting that breeds reactive…
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Episode 204 | Dental Unfiltered | Net Payment Terms
This episode focuses on "Net Payment Terms" in the dental industry. Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss strategies for managing cash flow by negotiating…
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Episode 203 | Management Unfiltered | What 800+ Practices Taught Us That Nobody Wants To Hear with Kelly Schwartz
This episode of "Management Unfiltered" features Kirk Teachout and Kelly Schwartz discussing leadership and success in dental practices. They explore the…
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Episode 202 | Dental Unfiltered | Big TC Bonuses
Struggling with slow payments and unoptimized revenue flow? Discover the counterintuitive strategies that a rapidly growing dental group uses to maximize cash…
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Episode 201 | Dental Unfiltered | Proper Mindset of An Effective Manager w/ Deana Zost
This episode features a conversation between Matt Brown and Deana Zost, focusing on the evolution of dental office management. They discuss the shift from…
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Episode 200 | Dental Unfiltered | Second Chances
This episode of "Dental Unfiltered" is titled "Second Chances." Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss the importance of follow-up in dental practices…
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Episode 199 | Clinical Unfiltered | Transform Your Grafts with PASS
In this episode of "Clinical Unfiltered," Dr. Sausha delves into the intricacies of bone grafting, focusing on the critical PASS Principles: Primary wound…
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Episode 198 | Dental Unfiltered | Independence & Mental Health w/ Dr. Alan Stern
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, host Matt Brown welcomes Dr. Alan Stern, a respected speaker in the dental community, to discuss the often-overlooked…
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Episode 197 | Management Unfiltered | Cutting Costs, Not Corners
This episode of "Management Unfiltered" with Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout focuses on strategies for reducing overhead costs in dental practices without…
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Episode 196 | Dental Unfiltered | Shared Practices Crossover
This episode of "Dental Unfiltered" features a discussion with Alex Sharp, CEO of Shared Practices Group, focusing on the dynamics of De Novos versus…
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Episode 195 | Management Unfiltered | Turn Chaos into Profit
In this episode of "Management Unfiltered," hosts Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout dive into the unexpected challenges faced by dental practice managers and…
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Episode 194 | Dental Unfiltered | Guide to Being A Badass Dental Practice Owner
Discover the Badass Guide to Being a Dental Practice Owner, a transformative resource for dentists seeking real results. This guide distills years of podcast…
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Episode 193 - Dental Unfiltered | The Hidden Cost of Infidelity in Dentistry: Practice, Reputation, and Relationships w/ Jamie Marboe
In this episode of "Dental Unfiltered," host Matt Brown welcomes Jamie Marboe, a seasoned dental coach, to discuss a sensitive yet crucial topic: affairs in…
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Episode 192 - Dental Unfiltered | Free Rent vs. TIA
Discover how Dr, Andrew Vallow uses strategic lease negotiations to secure up to 13 months of free rent for dental startups. Learn why prioritizing free rent…
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Episode 191 - Dental Unfiltered | Insurance Made Easy
Most dental practices are leaving hidden profits on the table because they ignore one of the most critical bottlenecks in revenue—insurance processing and…
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Episode 190 - Dental Unfiltered | Startup Surge: 10 to 14 Practices
This episode of "Dental Unfiltered" features Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discussing the "State of the Startup" segment. They explore Andrew's aggressive…
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Episode 189 - Clinical Unfiltered | Prosthodontics Revolution w/ Dr. Nika Iranmanesh & Nima Iranmanesh
Join Dr. Sasha as he sits down with Dr. Nika Iranmanesh & Nima Iranmanesh, two prosthodontic pros from Tampa to unravel the mysteries of photogrammetry…
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Episode 188 - Dental Unfiltered | Meeting Alex Hormozi: Lessons in Growth and Talent
In this episode, Matt Brown and Andrew Vallo discuss Andrew's experience meeting Alex Hormozi. They explore the insights gained from Hormozi on growth and…
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Episode 187 - Management Unfiltered | Why It’s Easy To Be Busy
In this episode of "Management Unfiltered," Kirk Teachout discusses the common pitfalls of being busy versus being productive in dental practices. He…
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Episode 186 - Unmasking Dental Marketing: Red Flags and Realities w/ Greg Essenmacher
In the latest episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Greg Essenmacher are pulling back the curtain on the red flags you need to watch for in dental…
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Episode 185 - Management Unfiltered | Ego VS. Confidence
In this episode of "Management Unfiltered," hosts Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout tackle the compelling topic of "Ego vs. Confidence in Leadership." They…
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Episode 184 - Dr. Vallo Summit 2026
In this episode, Andrew reveals how his team is creating an unparalleled experience for growing practices, with a focus on strategic decision-making, team…
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Episode 183 - Clinical Unfiltered | Implant Abutment Connection w/ Dr. Varisha Parikh
In this episode of Clinical Unfiltered, Dr. Sausha and Dr. Varisha Parikh discuss implant abutment connections and their role in restoration success. They…
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Episode 182 - How To Shop For A Broker w/ Justin Klingshirn
In this episode, Matt Brown and Justin Klingshirn break down how dental practitioners can successfully navigate the practice sale market. They discuss choosing…