MB2 Underground
MB2 Underground goes beyond the clinic walls, diving deep into inspiring stories from dentistry's leading minds. Learn valuable leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies you can use to grow your practice and achieve your goals.
Episodes
Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi joins us to talk about his journey from launching Dentistry in General during the pandemic to becoming a bold voice for private practice and dental advocacy. He shares the story behind growing a dentist-only community to over 9,000 members, his path into policy change, and what’s next for technology in dentistry. Plus, we get into his upcoming event, DIG-A-PALOOZA, and why he believes every dentist should ge...
Charbel Louis Karam didn’t follow a traditional path to the dental world. A lifelong pilot with a background in aerospace manufacturing and private equity, he eventually found his way to Spectrum Killian Dental Labs, where he now serves as President and CEO, and brought a new way of thinking with him. In this episode, Charbel shares all the lessons that helped him build a dental lab that balances precision with true craftsmanship. ...
On this episode of MB2 Underground, we sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman, a dentist, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, and p...
This one’s for the ambitious. Alamin Uddin, CEO of NexHealth, joins Sarah and JT to talk about building a healthcare tech company that’s doing what the government couldn’t: unlocking health data and making it usable in real time. We talk about his career trajectory, from working as a receptionist in the Bronx to creating a platform used by dental practices nationwide. Al shares what sparked NexHealth, why data interoperability is s...
Buckle up for one of our wildest episodes yet. Dr. Mark Davis, owner of Perfect Smile in Tulsa, OK, has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years, and he’s picked up more than just clinical experience along the way. In this episode, Dr. Davis walks us through his commitment to giving back, lessons on leadership, and some of the most bizarre stories to ever hit the MB2 Underground mic: pimp tales, space conspiracies, and his invol...
Will Gill, Regional Vice President of Operations, joined MB2 Dental in 2011 with no dental background, aside from being married to a doctor partner, Dr. Jody Gill. He joins Sarah Keifer and Jonathan Tyroch (JT) to reflect on his career journey with the company, the value of peer-to-peer collaboration, what it’s like building trust with new partners, supporting doctor-owners across the country, and what’s guided him through more tha...
Dr. Steve Luccarelli has been through every phase of dentistry you can imagine. A former college athlete turned orthodontist, he’s gone from junior partner to solo owner, to senior partner, to now, an MB2 Dental partner. In this episode, he shares the wild story of playing Divisi...
Justin Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, is back to help make sense of a word that gets thrown around a lot: recapitalization. What does it actually mean? Why do companies do it? And how has MB2 approached it differently? In this episode, Justin walks us through the basics, breaks down common deal structures, and explains how recap events with Sentinel Capital Partners, Charlesbank Capital Partners, and now Warburg Pincus have shap...
Scott Peterson has worn many hats, pastor, college leader, fundraiser, and now Vice President at OneWorld Health. In this episode, he shares how his work is helping build locally run, self-sustaining hospitals that deliver real healthcare in underserved communities. From CrossFit and home projects to humanitarian work in Uganda, Scott talks about what drives him, what he’s learned from Bob Goff, and why kindness matters most. To le...
Eric Gallegos didn’t just join a startup; he helped shape a market that barely existed. In this episode, the VP of Revenue at InsideDesk talks about what it takes to scale something new, why listening beats knowing, and how dental groups can stop leaving money on the table....
Braden Wayne, Partner and Attorney at Steckler Wayne & Love Law Firm in Dallas, TX, sits down with Jonathan Tyroch and Sarah Keifer for an episode full of good stories, hard-earned lessons, and advice every dentist should hear. They cover everything from his early FBI and Supreme Court dreams to...
Dr. Colleen Mohn, owner of Health Centered Dentistry in Midland, TX, talks about her early immersion in the MB2 Dental culture, her experiences transitioning into ownership, and the support she received from mentors in the company. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing her career with motherhood. Furthermore, Dr. Mohn details the growth of her practice, the integration of new technologies, and her ...
Kelley Birschbach, President of ProEdge Dental Waters Labs, didn’t grow up dreaming about dental waterlines—but he’s now leading the lab that handles more tha...
Dr. Jeff Cook—orthodontist, entrepreneur, and second-generation dentist—didn't exactly have a straight path to private practice ownership. From a childhood surrounded by jets on a Marine base to pursuing a degree in zoology with dreams of aviation, Dr. Cook eventually found his calling in orthodontics, joining his father in the same Yuma, Arizona practice that helped shape his upbringing.
...Chuck Cohen, Managing Director and third-generation owner of Benco Dental shares his experience growing up in the family business, starting out in the warehouse, and navigating the chall...
Chuck DiNardo, CEO of DDS Lab, joins us to talk about his path from medical devices to dental labs, the technology shaping the industry, and why culture is the foundation of a successful organization. From digital dentures to AI-driven workflows, Chuck shares insights on what’s next for dental labs and how DDS Lab is keeping offices ahead of the curve. Plus, we dive into leadership, mentorship, and the power of staying true to your...
Dr. Ashley DeMarco, owner of Gulfside Dental & Orthodontics in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Bridge City, TX, shares the twists and turns of her journey with MB2—from a unique job interview for an associate position t
MB2’s Chief Revenue Officer Clint Ellenberg is back for another round to discuss what’s happening with insurance right now and how dentists can ensure they’re actually getting paid what they deserve.
Clint shares what he’s seeing across the dental space, from reimbursement challenges to shifting views on in-network participation. We discuss how insurance affects practice profitability, why some dentists are reconsidering their app...
Ken Luce, Founding Partner and President of LDWW, a Dallas-based award-winning marketing and communications agency, built a marketing empire on the idea that good people—and good work—matter most. From launching brands to managing crises, his firm has handled it all, including hig...
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