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What does the future of organized dentistry look like and what will it take to make membership truly valuable to dentists?

This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, the DINKs welcome Dr. Jonathan Vogel, a Dallas-based dentist, practice owner, and passionate advocate for the future of organized dentistry.

A 2018 graduate of UT Houston School of Dentistry, Dr. Vogel has been deeply involved in organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels, including serving as an American Dental Association delegate and participating in ADA councils, committees, and task forces focused on advocacy, access to care, the new dentist experience, and the future of the profession.

In this conversation, we'll dive into some of the biggest issues facing dentistry today, including:

🦷 ADA policy, legislation, and regulation
🦷 Student debt and the new dentist experience
🦷 Access to care and the dental workforce shortage
🦷 Insurance reform and major challenges facing the profession
🦷 The value of organized dentistry and membership
🦷 Advocacy and the role of organized dentistry in major litigation
🦷 Practice ownership and marketing

Dr. Vogel also brings a unique perspective on organizational governance and financial stewardship through his role as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for Resource Center, a major Dallas nonprofit.

If you've ever wondered where organized dentistry is headed, or what dentists can do to help shape its future, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ 8:00 p.m. ET
📍 Humpday Happy Hour™

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Dental conferences are about more than walking the exhibit hall and collecting CE credits. They're opportunities to learn, connect, build relationships, and stay engaged with the profession.

This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Dr. Troy H. Schulman, a practicing general and esthetic dentist with decades of experience in dentistry and extensive involvement in organized dentistry and continuing education.

Dr. Schulman has been deeply involved with The Hinman Dental Society for more than two decades, serving in numerous leadership roles including President in 2023 and continuing to serve in leadership today. His experience also extends throughout organized dentistry, including the Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society, and numerous professional organizations and study clubs.

In this episode, we talk about the value of dental conferences, the importance of continuing education, and what dentists can gain when they take full advantage of the opportunities these meetings provide. We'll also discuss what makes a great dental meeting and why staying connected to colleagues and the broader dental community can be just as valuable as the courses themselves.

Whether you're a conference regular or someone who hasn't attended a dental meeting in years, this conversation is a reminder of why getting out of the office and continuing to learn can be one of the best investments you make in your career.

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What do dentistry, raising cattle, and real estate have in common? For Dr. B. Octavio Elizondo, they're all part of the bigger picture.

This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Dr. Elizondo, a lifelong Texan, dentist, entrepreneur, and cattle rancher whose career has been built around serving his community, continuing to learn, and pursuing the things he's passionate about.

After discovering dentistry while attending Texas A&M University, Dr. Elizondo went on to graduate with honors from the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1998. Today, he runs Howdy Dental, where he focuses on compassionate, conservative care while maintaining a particular interest in implant dentistry and orthodontics.

And dentistry is just one part of his story.

Outside of the practice, Dr. Elizondo operates a cattle ranch where he raises and shows registered Brahman and Red Brangus cattle. He's also involved in real estate, creating a unique "triple brand" that brings together his professional career, business interests, and life outside of dentistry.

With more than 1,700 hours of continuing education completed in the past 24 months alone, Dr. Elizondo is also a strong believer in lifelong learning and continually expanding what he can offer his patients.

Join us as we talk dentistry, business, ranching, real estate, continuing education, and what it looks like to build a life around multiple passions.

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What happens when a life that looks successful from the outside no longer feels fulfilling on the inside?

This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Dr. Dominic Nuosce for an honest and deeply personal conversation about health, faith, purpose, leadership, and finding the courage to begin again.

After building a successful private practice in Frisco, Texas, Dr. Nuosce never expected that his career—and his life—would come to a sudden stop. A challenging two-year journey forced him to step away from practice, focus on his physical and emotional health, and take a hard look at the things he had been consciously ignoring for years.

What he discovered changed the way he views success, leadership, and fulfillment.

Dr. Nuosce shares how he came to understand the difference between happiness and joy, how competitiveness had replaced purpose in his life, and why being successful by the traditional measures of dentistry doesn't necessarily mean you're living a fulfilling life. He also discusses the leadership values that shaped his return to the clinical arena and his commitment to building a more purpose-driven approach to business and life.

This conversation goes beyond dentistry. It's about what happens when we stop measuring our lives solely by what we've achieved and start asking whether we're living according to the values we truly believe in.

Dr. Nuosce's story is one of stepping away, rebuilding, and ultimately finding a renewed sense of purpose—and a reminder that sometimes the most difficult chapters can lead us toward the life we're meant to live.

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Artificial intelligence is changing dentistry but not by replacing people. It's helping dental teams spend less time on repetitive administrative tasks and more time focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we're joined by Kristen Smith, Vice President of Customer Success at Curve Dental. With nearly 30 years of experience in the dental industry and 17 years helping practices succeed with Curve, Kristen has a unique perspective on how AI is transforming the day-to-day operations of modern dental offices.

In this episode, we discuss how practices are using AI and automation to streamline clinical, administrative, and support workflows, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency without sacrificing the personal connections that patients value. Kristen also shares what she's seeing firsthand across Curve practices as teams embrace AI to solve problems faster, simplify daily tasks, and create a better experience for both staff and patients.

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking for practical ways to make your practice more efficient, this conversation offers real-world insights into how today's technology can help your team work smarter…not harder.

Special thanks to Curve Dental for partnering with us on this episode of Humpday Happy Hour™.

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Dr. Chad Duplantis sat down with Dr. George Tysowsky and Don Bell from Ivoclar at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting to discuss the latest innovations shaping restorative dentistry. From the expanding IPS e.max family and next-generation zirconia materials to chairside workflows, adhesives, CAD/CAM solutions, and prevention, Ivoclar continues to focus on making dentistry more efficient, consistent, and predictable.

Whether you're looking to streamline your restorative workflow, improve esthetics, or better integrate digital dentistry into your practice, this conversation is packed with practical insights for clinicians looking to elevate patient care.👏

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