The Tooth Sleuth Podcast

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

In this episode of the Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg sits down with Dr. Glenn Vo—dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of Nifty Thrifty Dentists—for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about success, mindset, and the importance of staying aligned with your values.

Dr. Vo opens up about the power of morning routines, the quiet strength of stillness...

🎙️ Episode Title: From Pike Place to Prime

Guest: Joseph Michelli, Ph.D.
Host: Greg Essenmacher

In this episode of The Two Sleuth Podcast, Greg sits down with Joseph Michelli, Ph.D.—bestselling author and world-renowned expert on customer experience. From revitalizing the Pike Place Fish Market to guiding One Medical through its $4 billion acquisition by Amazon, Joseph shares what it ta...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Stephen Nance, CPA. Steve is a seasoned tax strategist at DrillDown Solution, where he helps dental professionals and business owners plan for and minimize tax liability. With years of experience in accounting and a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, Stephen provides tailored financial guidance focused on tax planning, growth, and profitability. Known for his a...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Kari Carter-Cherelus. Kari has been in the dental industry for 10+ years, her background is in the DSO space - specializing in dental operations and procurement/strategic sourcing. She has worked on the DSO side as a Director of Procurement and as a Consultant.

In this conversation, Greg and Kari delve into the critical issue of burnout in the dental community, exp...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Michael Neal. Dr. Neal is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Build My Team. He is a practicing Optometrist in private practice in Hawley, Pennsylvania. He founded Build My Team to solve his own hiring struggles in his practice by modeling how companies like Disney and the Four Seasons hire. The process worked so well he expanded it to help friends and now Build My Team ...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Corey Raymond and Tommy Bruneau. Dr. Raymond was the founder and CEO of the Academy of Modern Implant Dentistry, in Philadelphia and has now started a multi-state dental implant office focusing on full arch treatment along with being the Director of Clinical technologies for Implant Direct. Dr. Raymond’s goal is to bring the most up to date digital workflows into the Implant ...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Alex Nottingham, CEO and Founder of All-Star Dental Academy®. He is a former Tony Robbins top coach and consultant, having worked with companies upwards of $100 million. Alex received his Juris Doctor (JD) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University.

Give a listen as Greg Essenmacher and Alex Nottingham discuss their experienc...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Austin Moffat. Austin is the founder and managing partner of DSO CFO, an accounting and financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the dental industry. With deep expertise in dental financial management, Austin serves as a fractional CFO and trusted financial strategist, helping dentists optimize cash flow, profitability, and overall financial health. 

Giv...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Colleen Huff. As the "Dental Insurance Coach," Colleen is revolutionizing revenue cycle management and insurance processes for practices nationwide. Colleen's expertise culminated in her debut book, "A Mouthful of Insurance," released in July 2024.

Give a listen to Greg and Colleen as they explore the journey of transitioning from a solopreneur to a business owner ...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Uche Odiatu. Uche is a published author, certified personal trainer, cert Yoga instructor, professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a practicing dentist.

Give a listen to Uche Odiatu, a practicing dentist and wellness advocate, discusses the critical connection between oral health and overall fitness. He emphasizes the importance of und...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Daniel Masuda Lehrman. He’s a Fee-Only Fiduciary and Founder of Masuda Lehrman Wealth LLC, serving clients locally in Honolulu, Hawaii and virtually nationwide.  Prior to starting his own firm, he was a Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab in their Downtown Honolulu office. He worked in financial planning for 10 years at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab.  He’s a CE...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Guy Flannery. He Graduated from University of Michigan Business School and worked in the CPA field for ten years.  One of his CPA clients was an independent dentist who took him on a journey through the dental sector.  His stops included: (1) a private dental managed care insurance company; (2) growing a large dental service organization (DSO); and growing an enhanced group purch...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Dar Radfar. Dr. Dar’s an international speaker on Sleep Apnea/Snoring, Low Level Laser Therapy, Marketing, Medical Billing and much more! His passion for speaking includes personal development and spiritual strategies that help anyone manifest the life of their dreams! When they lead with Love, Kindness and Empathy, they are unstoppable!

Give a listen to Dr. Rad as he delves into the tran...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Matt Ornstein , co-owner of Dental Pitch Brokerage & Owner of Oak Dental Partners (a 75 location DSO). They represent  doctors, dentists that want to sell their dental practices or their dental groups. So they only represent sellers and they only operate and negotiate in the best interest of selling doctors to get them the highest price and best terms possible for their practice.

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On this week’s episode, I sat down with Rob Laizure. He has 19 years of dental industry experience. He co-founded FullContour.com, the world's first outsource dental design center. After 3Shape acquired FullContour in 2017, Rob served as the CEO for six years. In 2020, Rob led the launch of 3Shape Automate, the world's first dental CAD AI Design platform.     In 2023, he became the EVP of Strategy at Harvest Dental. Rob loves peopl...

On this week’s episode, I sat down withDr. Abhishek Nagaraj. Dr. Raj is an entrepreneur with a deep calling for dentistry as his primary focus. He is also a full arch Implant surgeon and helps mentor and develop his associate doctors into Super-GP’s by removing barriers to their success and empowering them to become elite clinicians over time. He envisions a world where dentists are in charge of their own destiny. Under his leaders...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Avi Patel, the leading aligner educator on social media, with over 60k followers seeking his expert advice and clear aligner tips. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Avi discovered his passion for aligners early in his career, transforming his approach to dentistry and inspiring him to help dentists worldwide. As the CEO and Founder of Clear Aligner Advisor, he has created innovative p...

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Ken Kaufman.Ken thrives as an executive in high-growth organizations; since 2004, Ken has served in CFO and President/CFO roles in venture capital and private equity-backed organizations, helping to drive growth of 3 to 10x during his tenure at each. He served as CFO at Community Dental Partners as they grew from 15 to 80 locations, and at Nuvia Dental Implant as they grew from 5 to 40 locati...

In this milestone 100th episode of the Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg reflects on the journey of the podcast, celebrating its growth and the valuable insights shared by guests. He emphasizes themes of vulnerability, leadership, and self-care that have emerged throughout the episodes. Greg also highlights the importance of community support in the dental industry and expresses gratitude to listeners and guests alike. Looking ahead, he s...