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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 181- Successful Commonalities w/ Stacy Peters
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown sits down with dental startup consultant Stacey Peters to discuss what drives truly successful dental…
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Episode 180- Yankee w/ Kirk Teachout
Matt Brown and Kirk Teachout discuss the impact of dental industry events, sharing insights from the Yankee Dental meeting. They explore the value of…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 179- Management Unfiltered | Why Your Front Office Is STRUGGLING The Most in Your Office
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout tackle the real challenges facing dental front office teams. They share practical…
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Episode 178- Outsourcing vs In House
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Dr. Vallo and Matt Brown explore the decision between outsourcing and insourcing key dental practice operations such as…
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Episode 177- The Clear Aligner Lab Bill w/ Avi Patel
Matt Brown and Dr. Avi Patel explore the practice-growing potential of clear aligners, especially Invisalign. They cover misconceptions around lab fees, the…
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Episode 176- EBITDA Adjustments
In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down EBITDA and why it matters for dental practice owners. They clear up common misconceptions, explain…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 175- Clinical Unfiltered | SRPs vs. Periodontal Therapy w/ Dr. Polly
In this episode, Dr. Sausha Toghranegar and Dr. Polly compare Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) with flap surgery, discussing treatment effectiveness…
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Episode 174- 100% Reappointment Rate
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss why a 100% reappointment rate is essential for sustainable practice growth. They…
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Episode 173- Are You A High Level Dental Producer? w/ Dr. Spencer Greer
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Spencer Greer discuss how production-based coaching can help dentists grow their practices with…
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Episode 172- End of Payment Plans
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss why Dr. Vallo moved away from in-house Invisalign payment plans and what that…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 171- Management Unfiltered | What To Do When Your Boss Is The Problem
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley tackle the challenge of working with a problematic boss. They share practical…
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Episode 170- High Performance Biohacking
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo dive into high-performance biohacking and what it takes to optimize health and…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 169- Clinical Unfiltered | Periodontal Classification System w/ Dr Polly
In this episode of Clinical Unfiltered, Dr. Sausha Toghranegar and Dr. Polly break down the complexities of the periodontal classification system and what it…
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Episode 168- Success Tax
Success isn’t always as glamorous as it looks. In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo explore the idea of the “success…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 167- Management Unfiltered | The Hidden Cost of Wearing Too Many Hats
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout explore the hidden costs of leaders wearing too many hats and how it impacts growth…
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Episode 166- The 165k Collection Day
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down the milestones behind Dr. Vallo’s rapidly growing practices, including an…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 165- Management Unfiltered | How Do We Navigate the Unexpected
Unexpected weather can disrupt even the best-run practices. In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout discuss how dental leaders…
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Episode 164- Attracting Funding
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss how dentists can better position themselves to secure practice funding. They…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 163- Management Unfiltered | Why Good Vibes Become A Leadership Failure
Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley take on toxic positivity in leadership and why “staying positive” can sometimes do more harm than good. They discuss how…
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Episode 162- Daily Goals
Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down why daily goals matter more than you think. They explore how tracking daily metrics drives long-term practice…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 161 - Management Unfiltered | How to Have Difficult Conversations
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley dive into how to handle difficult workplace conversations without creating unnecessary…
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Episode 160- Optimizing Free iTeros
Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss how dental practices can improve cash flow by leveraging free iTero scanners and smart vendor negotiations. Dr. Vallo…
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Bonus Episode- Dental Podcaster of the Year
In this celebratory episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo reflect on Matt being named Dental Podcaster of the Year. They discuss the podcast’s impact on the…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 159 - Management Unfiltered | What Is A Sustainable Bonus System
In this episode of Management Unfiltered,, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley break down the role of bonus systems in dental practices. They discuss different…
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Episode 158- Dentist Plays the US Open w/ Dr. Matt Vogt
In this episode, Matt Brown, Dr. Andrew Vallo, and Dr. Matt Vogt discuss what it takes to build a lifestyle practice in dentistry. They explore intentionality…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 157- Management Unfiltered | How to Create Buy in With Your Team
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley dive into the power of team buy-in and why it’s essential for building a cohesive, high-performing workplace…
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Episode 156- Top 3 Myths About Dental Accounting w/ Ken and Dallin Kaufman
Ken Kaufman and Dallin Kaufman clear up common misconceptions about accrual accounting, explaining why it’s more accurate and reliable than cash basis…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 155- Management Unfiltered | You're Lying to Yourself
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley challenge the myth of work-life balance and introduce the idea of work-life rhythm—a more intentional way to be…
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Episode 154- The Power of the Front Desk w/ Laura Nelson
Matt Brown sits down with Laura Nelson, founder of Front Office Rocks, to discuss why the front desk is critical to practice success. Laura shares insights on…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 153- Management Unfiltered | How to Deal With Burnout
Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout tackle the growing issue of burnout among practice leaders. They break down what causes burnout, the role of personal…
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Episode 152- Cutting PPOs for Fee for Service w/ Dr. Tom Orent
Matt Brown sits down with Dr. Tom Orent (The Gems Guy) to discuss his journey from PPOs to a successful fee-for-service dental practice. Dr. Orent shares what…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 151- Clinical Unfiltered | Osseodensification
Dr. Sausha Toghranegar takes a deep dive into osseodensification and its role in crestal sinus lifts. He breaks down the evolution and design of…
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Episode 150- Mastering Invisalign With Dr. Michael Wollock
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, host Matt Brown talks with Dr. Michael Wollock—top Invisalign provider and founder of Diamond Makers—about his path in…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 149- Management Unfiltered | Top Nine KPIs for Dental Growth
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley break down the nine essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) every dental practice should track to stay…
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Episode 148- Patient Follow-Up Made Simple
Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo break down the often-overlooked art of patient follow-up—and why it can make or break a dental practice. They dive into common…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 147- Clinical Unfiltered | Setting Honest Patient Expectations
Varisha Parikh discusses managing patient expectations in a world that often demands perfection. She breaks down the pressures clinicians face, why honest…
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Episode 146- The Push for Weekend Hours
Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo dive into one of the most debated topics in dentistry today: expanded hours. From the push for weekend availability to what…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 145- Management Unfiltered I How to Retain Hygienists
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley dive into what truly drives hygiene retention in a thriving dental practice. They explore how clear…
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Episode 144- Effective Dental Mailers
In this episode, Andrew Vallo and Matt Brown dive into smart, sustainable strategies for growing a dental practice without adding more hours to the schedule…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 143 - Management Unfiltered I When to Hire Another Hygienist
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley unpack how to determine the right time to bring on an additional hygienist. They…
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Episode 142 - The Truth About Dental Entrepreneurship with Bulletproof Dental
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown, Andrew Vallo, Craig Spodak, and Peter Boulden dive into the true realities of success in dentistry. From the…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 141 - Management Unfiltered I How to Attract Great Hygienists
In this episode of Management Unfiltered, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley dive into the essential strategies for retaining top hygienists in dental practices…
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Episode 140 - The Dentist- Hygeinist Connection
In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Todd Fleischman explore the vital relationship between hygienists and dentists — and why collaboration and mutual respect…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 139 - Management Unfiltered I The Role of Meetings in Dental Practice Success
In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley dive into how purposeful, well-structured meetings can transform a dental practice. They discuss the importance…
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Episode 138- How to navigate a relationship with a specialist
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown sits down with Dr. Todd Fleischman to unpack the vital relationship between general dentists and specialists…
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Episode 137- Dr Fleischman’s guide to the challenges of being a city dentist
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, host Matt Brown sits down with Dr. Todd Fleischman, a Philadelphia-based dentist, to explore his journey into dentistry…
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Episode 136- Building Trust and Legacy in Urban Dentistry
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, host Matt Brown sits down with Dr. Todd Fleischman, a Philadelphia-based dentist, to explore his journey into dentistry…
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Bonus Episode - RE-RELEASE: Black Friday in Dentistry (Still Relevant in 2025)
In this re-released episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo revisit how dental practices can gear up for Black Friday promotions. They share timeless tips on…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 135- Management Unfiltered I Managing with Purpose
In this episode, Zach Shelley dives into the key elements of being an effective office manager in a dental practice. He shares insights on building strong…
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Episode 134- Fighting Burnout
In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo dive into the pressing issue of burnout in the dental profession. They share personal stories and insights on…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 133 - Management Unfiltered | Schedule Optimization: How Kirk's Team Outpaces Yours With Simplicity
In this episode, host Kirk Teachout shares practical scheduling strategies for dental practices, including how to reverse-engineer annual goals into daily…
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Episode 132 - Ortho and Pokémon
In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo dive into the innovative blend of orthodontics and creative marketing, focusing on how Pokémon-themed…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 131 - Clinical Unfiltered | Nd:YAG Lasers Part 2 with Dr. Mark McCawley
In this episode, Dr. Sausha and Dr. Mark McCawley discuss the benefits of dental lasers in periodontal and implant dentistry. They cover laser applications in…
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Episode 130 - Production Audits
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo explore the vital role of production audits in dental practices. They highlight the…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 129 - Clinical Unfiltered | Nd:YAG Lasers with Dr. Mark McCawley
In this episode, Dr. Sausha and Dr. Mark McCawley explore the revolutionary role of Nd:YAG lasers in modern periodontal therapy. They trace the evolution of…
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Episode 128 - AI in Dental
In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo delve into the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry. They discuss cutting-edge…
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Episode 127 - Management Unfiltered | The Hidden Standard that Runs Your Life
In this episode, Zach Shelley and Kirk Teachout dive into the hidden standards that influence behavior and decision-making in leadership and team dynamics…
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Episode 126 - State of the Startup
In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo celebrate the milestone of opening Dr. Vallo's 10th practice. They explore the internal competitive culture…
Dental UnfilteredEpisode 125 - Clinical Unfiltered | 3D Printing Implant Surgical Guides
In this episode, Dr. Sausha explores the transformative role of 3D printing surgical guides in implant dentistry. He shares his personal journey into the field…
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Episode 124 - Your Own Dental Summit
In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo dive into the value of hosting a dental summit to enhance team engagement and growth…