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Sept. 15, 2025

49. Dental Students: Don’t Buy the Hype (Or the Shiny New Tech)

Stepping out of dental school and into real-world dentistry can feel overwhelming. Shiny technology, leadership pressures, debt, and the weight of patient care — it’s a lot to handle. In this episode of The Dentists Show, Cha...

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Sept. 8, 2025

48. What Dentists Can Learn From “Mid Months” (And Why They Matter)

Not every month is a record-breaker. Not every month is a disaster. Some months just… are. In this episode of The Dentists Show, Chase and Ryan talk honestly about what they call the “mid months” — those stretches where produ...

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Sept. 1, 2025

47. Work-Life Balance Is a Lie: What Dentists Should Focus on Instead

If you’ve ever felt guilty about not having the “perfect” balance between work, family, and life, this episode will hit home. Chase and Ryan dig into the myth of work-life balance and why chasing it is a guaranteed way to sta...

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Aug. 25, 2025

46. Patients Say the Wildest Things: Tales From the Chair

If you’ve ever wondered what dentists really want to say to patients, this episode is your backstage pass. Chase and Ryan spill on the bizarre, hilarious, and downright unbelievable stories that happen in the operatory. From ...

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Aug. 18, 2025

45. Celebrating Wins, Managing Dips, and Building Bigger Peaks

In this episode of The Dentist Show , Ryan and Chase dive into the realities of running dental practices through highs and lows. Fresh off one of their best Julys ever, they reflect on why great months can sometimes be follow...

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Aug. 11, 2025

44. Red Flags vs. Growing Pains: How to Spot, Support, and Scale Your…

If you’ve ever felt like your practice is running you instead of the other way around, this episode’s going to hit home. We’re diving into a real and raw conversation about the messy middle of growth—when the numbers look goo...

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Aug. 4, 2025

43. Burnout, Boundaries, and Building a Better Practice: Ryan Gets Re…

Let’s be honest—if you’ve ever built a business, you’ve likely felt the pull of just one more thing. Just one more late night. One more patient. One more office. In this solo episode, I’m laying it all out: what led me to the...

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July 29, 2025

42. Startup Reality Check: Chase Grills Ryan on What Really Happened …

In this episode, Chase puts Ryan in the hot seat to break down the emotional rollercoaster of launching their latest dental startup. From unpredictable days to unexpected wins, this is the raw debrief most practice owners nev...

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July 21, 2025

41. Did You Grow or Just Repeat? The Q2 Wake-Up Call Every Dentist Ne…

Quarterly numbers are in… but the real question isn’t what the spreadsheets say—it’s whether your practice actually grew. In this raw and real episode, Chase and Ryan unpack the wins, losses, and loops from Q2 and challenge y...

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July 14, 2025

40. What They Don’t Tell You About Buying Your First Dental Practice

If you're thinking about buying your first dental practice—or already deep in the process—this episode is a must-listen. Chase and Ryan are pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you make that first purchase. Sp...

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July 7, 2025

39. Ryan’s Sedation Nightmare and What He Learned

In this raw and relatable episode of The Dentists Show, Ryan opens up about one of the most stressful sedation cases he’s ever faced—a situation that pushed him to his edge as a dentist and leader. What started as a routine A...

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June 30, 2025

38. Scaling Smart: Metrics, Mindset & Momentum with Chase and Ryan

Welcome back to another episode of The Dentists Show! In this candid and strategy-packed conversation, Chase and Ryan sit down to talk about what it really takes to scale a dental practice without losing your mind (or your ma...

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June 23, 2025

37. Why True Culture Beats Perks Every Time

Welcome back to The Dentists Show! In this episode, Chase and Ryan dive into one of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of practice success: culture. They don’t hold back, sharing real stories from their offices and peel...

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June 16, 2025

36. The Money Conversation Most Dentists Avoid… But Shouldn’t

Let’s face it—talking numbers in dentistry can feel uncomfortable. But if you want to grow a practice that’s both impactful and profitable, the numbers matter. In this episode, Chase and Ryan get real about the financial habi...

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June 9, 2025

35. Why Winners Fail More (And Still Win) Deep Dive on Vision, Winnin…

Hey friends! It's Chase here—flying solo today on The Dentists Show and getting real about something we all need to hear: you’ll win if you just don’t quit. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what keeps me moving for...

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June 2, 2025

34. Bringing the Fun Back to Dentistry: Building Team Culture, Giving…

In this episode of The Dentists Show, Chase and Ryan are diving into the light-hearted side of building a dental practice that doesn’t suck—and the laughs are real. Broadcasting in front of a live audience, the guys take ques...

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May 26, 2025

33. Making Treatment Plans Fun Again: Cavity Club, Adult Prizes, and …

Let’s be honest—dentistry doesn’t always feel exciting. But in this episode, we’re flipping that on its head. We kick things off with a ridiculous idea (but also maybe genius?)—a Cavity Free Club that gives adult patients pri...

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May 19, 2025

32. How Perception Shapes Leadership, Dentistry, and Every Awkward Te…

This might be the most philosophical episode we’ve ever done—but stay with us. In Episode 32, we’re diving into a wild little internet clip that blew our minds and perfectly explains something we’ve both experienced as leader...

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May 12, 2025

31. Live Q&A with Chase and Ryan: Real Talk on Ownership, Partnership…

This one’s a little different… and a lot more fun. For the first time ever, The Dentists Show is coming to you LIVE (well, sort of). We sat down in front of a room full of incredible team members and fellow dentists to answer...

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May 5, 2025

30. Be the Vet: The Simplicity, Impact, and Heart Behind True Dental …

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Chase and Ryan reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from a humble old-school veterinarian whose simple advice left a lasting impression. The guys explore what it means to lead a values-driven dental...

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April 28, 2025

29. Q1 Recap: Culture Wins, Leadership Lessons, and Preparing for Big…

Quarter 1 is officially in the books, and let’s just say—it didn’t go how we thought it would… but maybe it went how we needed it to. In this episode, we sit down to unpack the highs, the lows, and the surprising leadership lessons that showed...

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April 21, 2025

28. How to Be the CEO of Your Dental Practice (Without Going Crazy)

Let’s be real—most don’t into dentistry thinking, “I can’t wait to be the CEO of a fast-growing business.” But then it happens.  In this episode, we talk about what it actually feels like to wear the CEO hat inside your practice. From...

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April 14, 2025

27. One Treatment Plan, Better Outcomes: The Real Reason Patients Say…

We just got back from a full day at the Closing Institute Bootcamp in Dallas—and let’s just say, we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, we’re unpacking everything from training your front desk team to why your treatment plans are probably...

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April 7, 2025

26. Why Your Front Desk Is Costing You Patients (And How to Fix It)

Let’s be honest—training your team to answer the phones, present treatment, or greet new patients shouldn’t be optional. It’s the foundation of your practice... and one of the biggest make-or-break points for growth. In this episode, Chase and...

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