In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Janet Hagerman—hygienist, speaker, consultant, and author—to explore the philosophy, communication frameworks, and leadership mindset that elevate the hygiene experience for both patients and dental teams.

Janet shares her decades of experience helping practices strengthen their hygiene departments, enhance case acceptance through...

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Thomas Passalacqua—speaker, consultant, and dental operations expert—to talk about what it truly takes to level up in leadership, systems, and patient experience inside the modern dental practice.

Thomas shares the lessons he's learned working with dental teams across the country, breaking down why clarity, alignment, and accounta...

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with DeVon Banks, CEO of DTEK Billing and Claims, to talk about the systems, culture, and collaboration that drive success in dentistry.

They dive into how DeVon built her company from a one-person operation to a trusted partner for dental teams across the country—and why trust, transparency, and people-first leadership matter more tha...

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Al Kushner—award-winning author and LinkedIn growth strategist—to talk about the biggest mistake professionals make on LinkedIn: pitch-slapping.

They explore how to replace salesy outreach with authentic connection and how AI can support your personal brand without losing your human touch.

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In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg chats with Loren King—global speaker, RDH, and Chief Evangelist at Trust.ai—about real-life leadership, tech that actually helps clinicians, and the lesson she learned on her 34th solo skydive: speak up for yourself and know when to quit. They kick off swapping dog stories, define what it means to be an ambivert, and settle into a candid conversation about burnout, boun...

Austin and Nate Show Notes 

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Guests: Nathaniel Baker — Enterprise Sales / Key Account Executive, Overjet
Austin Moffat — Fractional CFO & DSO Growth Expert, DSO CFO

What happens when AI hype meets the reality of dental operations?
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Essenmacher sits down with Nathaniel Baker (Overjet) and Austin Mo...

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What defines an ideal patient—and how does your practice attract them?

 In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Esenmacher sits down with Kirk Teachout, content creator, speaker, and practice growth strategist, to explore how boundaries, leadership, and accountability shape thriving dental teams and stronger patient relationships.
From creating system...

What does it really take to elevate women into leadership roles in dentistry? According to Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder of Women in DSO, it's more than writing a check—it's about action, mentorship, and sponsorship.

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Dr. Kaur to explore her journey through 18 years in the DSO space, her inspiration for founding Women in DSO, and why visi...

🦷 The Tooth Sleuth Podcast – Episode with Michal Butler, Vision Dental Partners

Host: Greg Essenmacher
Guest: Michal Butler – Vision Dental Partners

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In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Essenmacher welcomes Michal Butler, the powerhouse behind operations at Vision Dental Partners. They dive into leadership...

What does it take to turn complex full arch cases into life-changing patient decisions?

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Essenmacher sits down with Sarah Bogard, sales trainer at GnA Consult, who brings 20+ years of oral surgery experience and a track record of scaling a full arch practice to nearly 200 arches per year.

Sarah shares:

What would you do if you bought a company for just $1?

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Essenmacher sits down with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Reach, to talk about his journey from acquiring a fragment of a business for a buck in 2016 to leading over 1,000 team members today.

Cory shares candid insights on leadership, scaling teams, and why the phrase "kind is clear, and clear i...

Scripts don't book consults—humans do. In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg sits down with Nai Weierman, a seasoned dental professional and sales trainer at GnA Consult, to talk about what it really takes to convert a phone call into a full arch consultation. After more than a decade in dentistry—spanning corporate, fee-for-service, cosmetic, and full arch practices—Nai learned that empathy and human connection outperf...

Rivers Morrell Show Notes

Napkin AI or Not? The Truth About Dental Data with Rivers Morrell

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Most dental AI products are overhyped. Rivers Morrell is not.

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth, Greg sits down with Rivers Morrell, CEO and founder of Hey Donto, to break down what real AI in dentistry looks like—and why most of what's out there i...

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What's the bridge between awareness and real, lasting change in your practice?

In Part 3 of Why GnA, Greg Esenmacher gets personal—sharing the biggest challenges he's faced as a founder, the role of acceptance in creating sustainable action, and why empathy, leadership, and accountability are at the core of every successful Full Arch practice.

From buil...

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Selling or buying a dental practice? It's not just about the numbers—it's about timing, fit, and legacy.

In this episode, Greg Esenmacher sits down with David Cohen, founder of Cohen Law Firm, to unpack what really happens during dental practice sales—whether you're selling to a DSO or private buyer. With 300+ transactions a year under his belt...

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What does it take to truly master the business of Full Arch?
In Part 2 of Why GnA, Greg Esenmacher dives deeper with John Stamper into the 360° approach that sets GNA Consult apart—from hands-on surgical experience to understanding the financial heartbeat of a practice.

From hidden arches in your pipeline to knowing exactly when to scale, Gre...

You can't build a high-performing DSO—or even a profitable single location—without tight procurement systems. In this episode, Greg sits down with Karla-Marie Santiago, MBA, an operations and procurement powerhouse, to unpack how procurement strategy can make or break growth in the dental industry. From equipment forecasting to vendor alignment to e-procurement tech, Karla drops practical, real-world insight for DSOs r...

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Ever wonder how someone goes from rental cars to leading the full arch revolution in dentistry?

In this episode, the mic flips on Tooth Sleuth host Greg Esenmacher as John Stamper takes over to uncover the story behind GNA Consult, the challenges Greg faced starting out, and what it really takes to grow a full arch empire from the ground up.

From sobering turning points to...

What happens when you stop viewing full arch as just a procedure—and start treating it like a lifelong commitment? In this episode, Greg sits down with Anjuli Avis, RDH, to break down how practices can reprogram their mindset around implant dentistry. Anjuli brings years of experience in hygiene, operations, and education to the mic to explore how dental teams can show up more responsibly—for patients, for outcomes, an...