A cyber attack can be one of the most devastating events for a dental practice—leading to costly penalties, lost data, and damaged patient trust. In this week’s Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Lorne Lavine, a cybersecurity expert who has spent decades protecting dental practices from evolving threats. You won’t believe how quickly hackers adapt and the crucial steps you need to take to stay ahead. Don’t wait until it’s too late—tune in to learn how to safeguard your practice before disaster strikes!

Are you truly educating your patients about the powerful connection between oral health and overall wellness? With nearly 60 systemic illnesses linked to oral inflammation, ignoring this issue can have serious consequences for your patients. This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David are joined by Kelly Overton, RDH, as they dive into the importance of effective patient communication and whether your team is delivering the message. Prioritizing this conversation not only benefits your patients but also enhances professional satisfaction and practice growth. Tune in for expert tips and tools to help you combat oral inflammation and elevate patient care!

**In Partnership with Perio Protect

Curious about the latest dental technology and what’s actually worth the investment? This week, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Marty Jablow for a practical and insightful discussion on cutting-edge advancements in dentistry. Marty breaks down what to consider before buying new tech, explores game-changing innovations on the horizon, and shares details about an exciting new tech event featuring top industry influencers—plus a thrilling dental Shark Tank experience! Don’t miss this episode packed with expert insights and a sneak peek into the future of dentistry!

Why learn the hard way when you can avoid costly mistakes from the start? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David sit down with Jonathan Miller to uncover the most common—and expensive—mistakes new practice owners make. Despite seasoned professionals sharing their hard-earned lessons, many new owners still fall into the same traps. Tune in to discover these pitfalls and, more importantly, how to steer clear of them. Start your practice off right and set yourself on the path to long-term success!

Is your dental office’s social media page blending into the background? Don’t settle for generic, unengaging content! This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Jaclyn Nona to reveal how you can tap into the talent within your own team to create a social media presence that truly stands out. Learn how to identify and train the right team member to build an engaging, authentic page that actually connects with patients—and brings real results. Tune in and discover the marketing strategy that might finally pay off for your practice!

*In partnership with Clever Dental Co

Hygienists are upset that foreign-trained docs and dental students can now do hygiene. Dentists feel like hostages in their own practices. It's been five long years since everything imploded ... but if we're honest ... it doesn't have to be that way. Let's be better! Join Erika Flateau, Pam, and David for a very solutions oriented episode that'll move the needle in your practice today!

Upwards of 90% of adults with obstructive sleep apnea are undiagnosed. A significant majority of dental practices do not treat sleep disorders. Some have clinical success issues—listen in to Dr. Pam's personal story! Many who try fail to master attracting patients and successfully billing patients, unless they have an expert in their corner who has mastered the process from start to finish and who knows every key player in the game.

Join Pam, David, and founder of SleepBetterNYC, Teresa Power, and learn to sleep your way to success.

Foreign-trained dentists and dental students practicing as dental hygienists: a solution to the hygiene shortage or a risk to public safety and the dental hygiene profession? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into this hot debate with Dr. Abe Abdul, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society, who played a key role in passing both the Foreign-Trained Dentist Bill (H4842) and the Dental Diversion Bill (H300) in Massachusetts. These landmark bills may be paving the way for similar changes in your state. Tune in to explore the implications of these legislative moves and what they could mean for the future of dentistry!

https://nashp.org/dental-medical-loss-ratios-understanding-the-landscape-in-massachusetts-and-beyond/

https://www.massdental.org/Advocacy/Legislative-Action Dr. Abe Adbul email: [email protected]

Dental therapists are making waves in the dental world, now licensed in 14 states and capable of performing specific procedures after just three years of education beyond high school. Initially aimed at improving access to care in underserved areas, dental therapists are now finding roles in private practice, raising questions about profitability, quality, and the future of dentistry. This week, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Frank Catalanotto to explore the hot-button issue: Are dental therapists a threat to dentists or a solution to the access-to-care crisis? Tune in to hear the debate and decide where you stand!

Resources:

https://www.ncdhe.org/

https://www.dentaltherapy.org/

New Year, same problem... there is nobody great to hire. Or are they out there, but just don't want to work for you? This week, David and Pam sit down with Amy Morgan of Spear Education to unpack the hiring crisis and she breaks down why some practices are overstaffed, while others struggle to attract quality candidates, and what you can do to stand out. There are strategies you can implement to take control of your hiring strategy so you can curate your dream team. Before you start another year of staffing headaches, you will want to hear Amy's advice!