Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights

Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights

The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business. Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from "Startup Unscripted" and "Dental Acquisition Unscripted" into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to "the business of dentistry." Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you're new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we've got you covered. CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE: ✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch ✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know ✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks ✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work ✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners ✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams ✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula's consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are tailored to your unique market, team, and goals—no cookie-cutter packages. Visit: www.nxlevelconsultants.com/resources/podcast Join our growing community of dental practice owners and entrepreneurs. Watch LIVE on YouTube & ask questions directly. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify. New episodes weekly. No scripts. Just real talk about running a successful dental practice. Rate the show 5 stars and help other dentists discover us! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Episodes

March 23, 2026 41 mins

Dental practice finances investment hack using 401 (k) – Shelter up to $83K/year in taxes while building real wealth as a dental practice owner.
Most dental practice owners treat the sale of their practice as their retirement plan. That's a costly mistake. Caitlin Bryan, Wealth Management Lead at Cain Watters & Associates, breaks down how a well-structured 401(k) is the single most powerful dental financial planning...

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Dental Marketing | Practice Management | Practice Ownership Journey

Stop wasting money on dental marketing that doesn't convert. Cisco Adler from Digital Rain reveals the silent killer of your Google Ad budget and how to turn it around.  In this interview, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with Cisco Adler, owner of Digital Rain, to discuss the business of dentistry and high-performance dental marketing strategies. Cisco...

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Dental Startup Financials | Dental Practice Income | Don't Quit Your Associate Job 
Year one of a dental startup pays $80K–$100K in profit. Mike D'Inzio of NX Level Consultants breaks down why keeping your associate job is the cheat code most dentists ignore.

Mike Dinsio breaks down the real financial picture of a dental startup's first year, and why the numbers might surprise everyone. This episode breaks down exactly w...

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Is a dental practice startup actually scary? or is it just the zip code? Let me explain... In this episode, we break down why location is the single biggest factor separating a million-dollar start from a slow, and painful grind. I've seen the real numbers, I've helped startups in those market. Here is the honest truth about what happens when you plant your flag in the wrong place. If you're considering a startup, and want...

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Dental Startup | Starting a Dental Practice | Dental Practice Ownership

Startups aren't scary! Business ownership is scary. The SECRET to making it even scarier... pick the wrong location, hire the wrong team size, get the wrong lending strategy. Mike Dinsio & Paula Quinn dismantle the #1 myth killing dentists' ownership dreams.

Michael Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSRDH of Next Level Consultants break down exactly why d...

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Dental Practice Growth | Dental Practice Management | Dental Startup
Avoid the "hot mess" and dental practice management confusion. Learn how specific job descriptions eliminate errors and drive revenue with Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn. In this episode, Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn break down the essential role of job descriptions in dental practice operations. They reveal why missing the "eggs and butter" of daily t...

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Thinking about buying a dental practice? Before you close the deal, you need to understand the truth about accounts receivable (ARs) that most brokers won't tell you.  In this episode NEW EDITION of Dental Unscripted - 2 Minute Drill, Mike Dinsio breaks down the hidden challenges of dental practice acquisition, specifically, the chaos that happens when you don't buy the ARs or when sellers continue billing post-close. 

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Accounts Receivable | Dental Practice Acquisition | Dental Billing
Stop the post-sale cash flow crunch. Learn how to navigate the "hot mess" when transitioning ARs. Protect your new practice from the #1 cause of post deal lawsuits.  We discuss with billing expert Stafani Sandoval, Front Office Consultant at NEXT LEVEL CONSULTANTS.

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In this episode, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with Stafan...

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In the current dental market, DSOs (Dental Support Organizations) have shifted their acquisition strategies to mitigate financial exposure, a move described as "de-risking". This shift has significant implications for dentists looking to sell their practices, particularly regarding how much cash they receive at the closing table.


The End of the "Heyday"

Previously, dental transitions were often "home runs" for sellers, w...

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Buying a Dental Practice | Selling a Dental Practice | Dental Practice Acquisition 

Stop gambling with your retirement. Learn why 7 separate DSOs just told partners their shares are worth zero and how to protect your equity in the current market correction with titans Ali Oromchian and David Cohen. 


In this episode, Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with dental attorneys Ali Oromchian (DM Counsel) and David Cohen (...

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Is your team running the show while your grinding away to pay the bills? In this episode, Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH sit down with Jill Hasselman to expose the silent killers in dental ownership. If you are afraid to correct staff or rely too much on an outdated and generic employee handbook, you are exposing yourself to risk. This episode breaks down the exact dental practice operations needed to protect your ...

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Stop letting outdated front office practices like unchecked voicemails and messy sticky notes cost your dental practice thousands in lost new patients. Richard May of Mango Voice reveals how implementing an AI receptionist and standardized notes solves the massive 35% missed call crisis facing the average practice.

In this interview episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn talk to Richard May about th...

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AI Perio Charting achieves 8x ROI in 30 days with voice-activated technology. Shelley Mendoza reveals how Denti AI eliminates manual charting, reduces hygienist burnout, and boosts production.

Voice-activated AI technology is transforming dental practice management by solving the periodontal charting crisis that's plagued hygienists for decades. Shelley Mendoza, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Denti AI with 25+ years of clini...

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Discover how AI-powered imaging boosts case acceptance by 40% and transforms patient education with Pearl AI's Jared PoVey. Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with Jared Povey, Senior Partner Executive at Pearl AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing dental practice management and patient care. Founded by dentists for dentists, Pearl AI represents the future of dentistry—where technology enhances cl...

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Dental supply ordering is broken. Practices waste up to 10 hours weekly navigating multiple catalogs, tracking inconsistent SKU numbers, and paying wildly different prices for identical products **even in the same commercial building** 😳 Jordan Levitas, (Torch Dental Strategic Partnerships), exposes the hidden practices of dental supply distribution channels. Torch Dental has flipped the script on dental supply procuremen...

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Adrian, CEO of My Social Practice, reveals how AI agent "Annie" converts 1/3 of missed dental calls into scheduled appointments BOOM 💥
Generating an extra $5K-$65K a month in more revenue per practice.

How you might ask? Well dental practices are still missing 75-250 calls a month, 30% of which being new patients who

#1. Rarely leave voicemail (80% hang up).
#2. Adrian shares how ChatGPT's breakthrough enabled his t...

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Tim Rich reveals how AI dental claims automation achieves 80% approval rates and predicts voice-interface PMS by 2028!

AI pioneer Tim Rich shares insider knowledge from building insurance claim automation systems and explains how dental practices can leverage artificial intelligence today—not five years from now. Discover why traditional PMS systems like Dentrix and Eaglesoft are built on outdated technology, how new techno...

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Dental SEO | Dental Marketing | Dental Practice Growth

Stop wasting money on overgeneralized dental marketing packages. This episode reveals how successful dental practice owners are dominating Google Maps, driving new patients, and growing their dental practice revenue with custom SEO strategies.

Mike Dinsio and Guido Tabano (CMO, Market My Market) break down dental practice management secrets that actually work for startup...

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In this essential episode of Dental Unscripted, co-hosts Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn dive into a highly relevant topic for every dental practice owner: the scarcity mindset versus the abundant mindset.

They break down how a scarcity mindset (a constant feeling of "not enough" resources, time, or money) can cripple you as a business owner and a person. This mindset often leads to short-term decisions focused on survival r...

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This episode reveals the buyers’ fears (e.g., Paula Quinn's journey and how she worried about being “stuck” with a bad practice or uncovering hidden issues). We also explore the sellers’ excitement mixed with impatience. Phil Hoover notes that sellers’ feel a relief and joy after receiving an offer, but this is just the beginning. Phil also mentions that both parties can use that anxious energy in a positive way in order t...

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