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Beyond Bitewings
Beyond Bitewings focuses on helping dentists with the business side of dentistry. Our podcast episodes are a mix of outside experts, and discussions within our own team of CPA's, financial planning, and business experts. This is the podcast for those looking to strengthen your dental practice, run a practice more smoothly, and increase your take-home pay.
Episodes
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Harnessing AI in Dentistry: Streamlining Workflow and Enhancing Patient Diagnosis
In this episode, Ash welcomes Josh from Pearl AI to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in dental practices. They talk about how AI tools…
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Navigating Dental Practice Financing and Ownership with Tom Angeloni from Bank of America
Ash sits down with Tom Angeloni from Bank of America to discuss the financial aspects of dental practice ownership. The conversation covers essential advice…
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Unlocking Wealth Through Oil and Gas Investments
Ash is joined by Taylor Black from Eckard Enterprises to discuss oil and gas investment opportunities, with a focus on how these can serve as alternative…
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Maximizing Your Dental Practice Revenue by Leveraging Existing Patients and Smart Technology
In this episode Ash sits down sits down with Zane from MyDentalForce at the SWDC show to discuss practical strategies for dental practices aiming to improve…
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Securing Your Practice and Team: Essential Insurance Policies for Dentists
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, recorded live from the Southwest Dental Conference, Herb Ford from Brown and Brown (formerly Wallace Specialty) joins Ash…
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Scaling Practices With Systems, Culture, and Mindset
Ash welcomes Dr. Corey Malnikof, and they discuss his journey from struggling clinic owner to leader of 24 successful healthcare practices. They talk about the…
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Unlocking Dental Practice Profit With Intentional Referral Strategies
Ash welcomes Dr. Dave Rominski of the Doctor Referral Institute to discuss how dentists may be missing a huge amount of profit and the ability to have a more…
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The Essential Metric Every Dental Practice Needs for Financial Success
We're revisiting this important episode about what we call BAM, an essential financial metric for dental practices. BAM stands for the Basic Amount of Money…
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Maximizing Value When Selling Your Dental Practice
Ash welcomes Dr. Ruth Mannschreck to discuss lessons learned from selling her dental practice and outlines practical steps for dentists preparing to transition…
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Is It Still Worth Buying a Dental Practice in Today’s Market?
In this episode, Ash and guet host, Erin discuss whether it is still worth buying a dental practice in today’s changing landscape. They talk through how the…
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The AI Dentist Marketing Reset: What Changed in 2026 and Why Most Practices Aren't Ready.
In this episode, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Sean Garner joins the show to discuss how AI is changing the landscape of marketing for dental…
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Why Vacation Doesn’t Cure Burnout: Exploring Deeper Mental Health Triggers in Dentistry
Ash speaks with mental health counselor Priyanka Abul Khair about the realities of burnout in the dental profession, especially among practice owners. They…
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Staying Ahead in Dentistry: The New Era of AI-Driven Marketing
Ash welcomes Jennifer Christiansen, Co-Founder and CMO of Beacon Media and Marketing, for an in-depth discussion about the growing impact of AI in dental…
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Minimizing Legal Exposure in Your Dental Office: Practical Strategies and Real-Life Scenarios
Ash welcomes Dr. Jordan Romano, an internal medicine hospitalist and experienced expert witness to discuss the legal aspects of dentistry and the importance of…
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Common Triggers and Solutions for Dental Practice Bankruptcy
In this episode, Ash sits down with Jen Lee, a bankruptcy attorney at Lawyer Success Network with extensive experience advising dental and healthcare…
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Dental Practice Resilience: Systems, Leadership, and the Path to Owner Freedom
Ash welcomes Matt Gruber, founder of COtingency, to discuss how dental practice owners can safeguard their businesses against unexpected absences and…
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Creating a Culture of Radical Accountability - Part 2
Ash continues the conversation with Dave Rosenberg, focusing on building accountability and effective team leadership within dental practices. Dave explains…
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Creating a Culture of Radical Accountability - Part 1
In this episode, Ash welcomes Dave Rosenberg, a leadership expert with decades of experience in both the military and the business sector. They discuss the…
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Enhancing Dental Patient Experience with AI and Virtual Receptionists
Ash welcomes Nathan Strum from Abby Connect to discuss the evolving role of technology, especially AI, in enhancing the patient experience at dental practices…
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How Design Trends Are Changing Dental Practices and Patient Experiences
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash sits down with Mark Brodson, Managing Broker at Resource Commercial Advisors, to discuss current design and real…
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Don’t Leave Money on the Table: How to Sell Smart to a DSO
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, we're bringing back some of our favorite advice from our episodes that discussed selling a dental practice to a Dental…
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How To Build Value and Reduce Risk Before a Dental Practice Sale
Ash sits down with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, a seasoned dentist turned practice transition coach, to talk about the real-world challenges and overlooked…
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The Real Cost of 401k Plans and Simple Steps to Save Thousands
Ash welcomes Paul Sippil, a forensic 401k consultant, to discuss the complexities and hidden issues often found in group retirement plans, particularly 401k…
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Dental Lease Renewals and Negotiations: Strategies Every Dentist Should Know
Ash sits down with Luke Oyler from CARR, a company specializing in dental real estate services. The conversation centers around how dental professionals can…
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Reducing Dentist Burnout Through Insurance: Strategies for Practice Owners
In this episode, Ash sits down with Nick Hinshaw from WinStar Insurance Group to discuss how insurance can play a critical role in reducing stress for dental…
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From Concept to Clinic: How to Successfully Build Your Dream Dental Office
Ash welcomes Dustin Long of Big Sky Construction to talk about building dental offices from the ground up. Dustin brings decades of experience and shares what…
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Unlock Hidden Revenue in Your Dental Practice with Mobile Specialty Care
Ash welcomes another guest from the Southwest Dental Conference, Cindy Lozano from Nomad Mobile Dental Specialist. They talk about how general dental practices…
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Key Metrics Every Dentist Should Track for Practice Success
Ash welcomes CJ Carroll from Dental Intelligence, a leading provider of dental analytics software. They discuss the pressing questions many dentists have about…
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What Should Dental Students Know About the Business Side Before Graduating?
Ash is live at the Southwest Dental Conference, and he welcomes David Mitchell Mejia, a third-year dental student at Texas A&M with a background in accounting…
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Attracting and Retaining Dental Talent with Employee Wellness and Retirement Benefits
Ash is joined by Kelly Majdan, VP at One Digital and founder of Power Through Wellness. Kelly brings a rare perspective to the conversation, combining…
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The People Side of Dentistry: Proven HR Solutions for Practice Owners
Ash welcomes Michelle Griffin, CEO of Griffin Resources, to talk about the critical role of HR in dental practices and small healthcare businesses. Michelle…
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Maximize Your Dental Practice Value With Effective Trust Strategies
Ash welcomes Antoinette Bone, an estate planning attorney and founder of the Law Office of Antoinette Bone, PLLC. Antoinette shares her experience from a…
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How To Utilize AI Search Engine Optimization (GEO) As a Marketing Tool
Ash welcomes Jennifer Christensen, co-founder and CMO of Beacon Media and Marketing, to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in modern marketing for…
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Dental Marketing ROI and Google’s Best Practices
In this episode, Ash welcomes David Herman, founder of Web Marketing for Dentists, who draws on over 20 years of dental marketing experience to explain how…
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How Payment Systems Can Boost Dental Practice Profitability and Patient Loyalty
Ash sits down with Mandy Madeline from Pay Proudly, a payment processing company with a unique understanding of dental practices. Drawing from her 18 years of…
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Is Buying a Dental Practice Still Worth It?
In this episode, Ash discusses the evolving landscape of dental practice ownership, particularly whether it’s still worth buying or starting a dental practice…
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The Secret To Creating Value and Career Growth for Dental Assistants
In this episode, Ash welcomes Kevin Henry from Kevin Speaks Dental, a seasoned advocate for dental assistants with over twenty years of experience in the…
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Investing Beyond Your Practice: Building Wealth and Freedom for Dental Professionals
In this special episode of Beyond Bitewings we're sharing our favorite conversations with a few experts who discuss how dental practice owners can create…
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Marketing Mastery for Dentists: Building an Authentic Brand and Growing Your Practice
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, we're focusing on helping dental practice owners stand out in what may feel like a very overcrowded space. Ash shares some…
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Tax Season Survival Guide: Expert Tips from a Tax Manager
In this episode. Ash welcomes Lorraine Kent, the current tax manager at Edwards and Associates, to discuss essential tax strategies and tips specifically for…
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Why Every Dentist Needs to Know Their Practice's BAM
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, hosts Robert and Ash discuss the essential financial concept of BAM, or the Basic Amount of Money needed to operate a…
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Protecting Your Dental Practice from Embezzlement
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, the team at Edwards & Associates is joined by Allen. Schiff to discuss the prevalent issue of embezzlement in dental…
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Secrets to Growing Your Dental Practice with Google Reviews and Local SEO
Have you ever noticed when you search for something near you on Google, there are always 3 places that pop up on a map? That's called the Google 3-Pack, and…
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How Payment Processing Fees Are Hurting Your Profits (Replay)
Are you overpaying on your credit card processing fees? Most dental providers have no idea how much they're overpaying on their processing fees, losing them…
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Creating a Strong Dental Startup Team
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash welcomes Bank of America's Adam Schenck to discuss the vital steps involved in acquiring or starting a dental…
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How to Secure Dental Practice Funding
Ash sits down with Danielle from Huntington Bank to answer pressing questions about dental practice loans. Danielle shares insights into the two main types of…
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Effective Strategies for Selling Your Dental Practice
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, host Ash welcomes special guest Steve Hipson from DDSmatch.com, a professional dental practice broker with over 25 years…
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From Burnout to Balance: The Locum Tenens Solution for Dentists
Welcome to another episode of Beyond Bitewings, where Ash is joined by two special guests, Shelby and Sarah, from Barton and Associates, the 4th largest…
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Cash Flow and Equity: Investment Tips for Dental Professionals
Welcome to another episode from the Southwest Dental Conference where Ash sits down with Paul Montelongo, founder of Montelongo Capital, an investment firm…
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The Importance of Cyber Security for Modern Dental Practices
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Lynn sits down with Duane Gallup from Vital Technology Group, a specialist in dental cyber security. Duane shares insights…
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From Classroom to Clinic: Navigating Life After Dental School
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash sits down with Sarina Arzani, a third-year student at A&M College of Dentistry. Sarina shares her experiences and the…
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Navigating Business Deductions: Common Tax Questions Answered
We're bringing back some of your most common questions about write-offs and tax deductions for dental practice owners. Ash is joined by Lynne and Lorainne Kent…
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Essential Tips for Dental Practice Purchases and Sales
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash welcomes Jennifer Page from Carr, a commercial real estate firm specializing in healthcare transitions, including…
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Transitioning to Cash-Based Services and Boosting Profitability
Ash welcomes Jessica Jones, CEO and founder of Build Your Cash Medical Practice. to discuss various strategies for building stronger relationships with clients…
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Solving Common Dental Practice Challenges with Virtual Assistants
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash welcomes Beth Lachance, CEO of Global Medical Virtual Assistants and shares the journey of her company and how virtual…
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Understanding the New Federal Salary Regulations for Exempt Employees
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash and Lynn welcome Paul Edwards to discuss the complexities of the recent ruling concerning exempt employees. They talk…
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The Biggest Challenges of Dental Offices - Part 3
The conversation continues as we jump into part 3 of this 3 part series discussing some of the biggest issues dentists are facing, and what you can do about…
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The Biggest Challenges of Dental Offices - Part 2
In this episode of Beyond Bitewings Ash and Erin continue their discussion on some of the biggest challenges dentists face today. Picking up from where they…
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The Biggest Challenges of Dental Offices - Part 1
Dentistry can be rewarding, but just like with any other business, it comes with some obstacles. So how do you overcome some of the biggest challenges? This…
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Why Hidden Payment Processing Fees Could Be Hurting Your Profits
Are you paying more than 2.2% for your payment processing fees? If the answer is yes, you may be losing a lot of money. In this episode of Beyond Bitewings…