Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Matt Bynum to explore why practice ownership may be the smartest move young dentists can make. Too many associateships leave new grads feeling drained and undervalued—but ownership opens the door to building a career and lifestyle you truly love. Tune in to hear Dr. Bynum’s advice on shifting from the “tooth business” to the “people business,” creating a culture that ...

Should dental hygienists be allowed to deliver Botox and fillers? Some see it as an exciting growth opportunity, while others worry it could put patients at risk. This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Sarah Crow, RDH, past president of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association, to unpack the debate. Sarah makes a compelling case for the “Botox Bill” in Massachusetts, shares how she’s advocating for cha...

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam open the door to a powerful and deeply personal conversation about vulnerability and resilience in dentistry. Joined by chaplain and life coach Jeff Hetschel, they explore the emotional weight that comes with balancing personal hardships while showing up daily for patients and teams. For the first time, Pam shares her experience navigating the grief of losing her father and going throu...

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam welcome Tree Mainella, founder of Birchtree Hemp, to explore one of the most talked-about innovations in oral care: CBD toothpaste. You first heard about it in our episode with Dr. Brian Nový, and now we’re taking a deeper dive into what’s real, what’s hype, and what dental professionals should actually know. Tree unpacks the science behind CBD, CBG, and their role in oral health, cutt...

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Richard Marn, a traveling anesthesiologist who brings sedation services directly into dental practices. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Marn shares vital safety data, real-world insights, and practical recommendations to ensure you're prepared for medical emergencies before they happen. From response times to the importance of a trained team, his experti...

Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if there's a better way to run your practice and enjoy your life? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with practice coach and systems expert Dr. Valerie Woo. Dr. Woo shares how working smarter, not harder, can transform your practice into a more productive, less stressful environment. She’s mastered the art of work-life balance, and now she’s sharing practical strategies to help...

One sure way to lose sleep? Getting notified that your practice is being audited by an insurance company. What would you do if that happened to you? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with attorney Justin Withrow, who specializes in guiding dentists through the complexities of insurance audits. From understanding what makes you a target to knowing exactly what to do (and what not to do) when the notice arrives,...

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David sit down with Dr. Scott Peppler, a general dentist turned scrubwear entrepreneur, who proves that great ideas can come from the most unexpected moments…like a wardrobe malfunction! If you've ever dreamed of building something beyond the operatory but felt unsure where to start, this episode is for you. Dr. Peppler shares how he went from balancing practice ownership to selling his offi...

How are you really monitoring your dental implants, just x-rays and a perio probe? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Cherilyn Sheets, co-inventor of InnerView, the groundbreaking device behind Quantitative Percussive Diagnostics. This technology offers a revolutionary way to assess implant health and mobility—before problems arise. If you think your current methods are enough, think again. Tune in to ...

Do anterior restorations fire you up—or freak you out? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Luana Oliveira-Haas, a renowned educator in anterior composites and veneers, to tackle the fine line between esthetics and efficiency. If you’ve ever struggled with technique sensitivity, time management, or getting the results you envision, Dr. Oliveira-Haas offers real-world strategies and material tips that can...

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into a surprisingly overlooked topic that could be quietly costing your practice time, money, and clinical precision. How many times can you really use a multi-use bur before it becomes a liability? And how are you even tracking it? Join us as we chat with Chris Oshodin and Heather Siler from Microcopy, who reveal why switching to single-use burs might be one of the smartest moves...

On this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam chat with Dr. Maria Skolina to reveal the secrets to building strong, consistent referral relationships. If you've ever reached out to a potential referring doctor and heard nothing back, you're not alone, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Dr. Skolina shares real-world, actionable strategies to help you form meaningful connections that actually translate into new patients. If...