The Happy Dentist Podcast

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Dentist helping dentists get the f*ck out of the office—because a balanced dentist is a happy dentist.

Dr. Christian Coachman, Dr. Kyle Stanley & Dr. Ingrid Murra interview the most successful de... more

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The Happy Dentist Podcast episodes:

July 04, 2025Leadership Lessons from the Ritz-Carlton with Dr. Jen Derse
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(00:00) - Introduction to Dr. Jen Derse
(02:05) - The Disappointment of Corporate Dentistry
(05:15) - From Quitting to Thriving: Building Espire Dental
(08:08) - Instilling Hospitality in Dentistry
(10:40) - Leadership Lessons from the Ritz-Carlton
(14:16) - Creating a Culture of Excellence
(17:55) - Maintaining Quality Across Multiple Locations
(21:14) - The Role of Private Equity in Dentistry
(24:23) - The Importance of Patient Experience
(27:18) - Personal Stories of Resilience
(31:23) - Advice for New Dentists Facing Debt

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Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
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...more
43min
June 30, 2025Empowering Women in Dentistry with Dr. Rhona Eskander
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
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🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - Introduction to Dr. Rhona Eskander
(02:54) - Beauty, Brains, and Breaking Stereotypes
(06:06) - The Struggles of Female Leadership
(08:45) - Challenging the Status Quo in Dentistry
(11:58) - The Importance of Support and Solidarity
(15:05) - Personal Growth Through Adversity
(18:02) - Navigating Friendships and Ambition
(25:10) - The Journey of a Dental Practice Owner
(30:39) - Balancing Career and Motherhood
(36:39) - Navigating Relationships and Business
(40:40) - Leadership in Dentistry and Beyond

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
45min
June 20, 2025The Art Of Buying Back A Dental Practice With Dr. Marc Liechtung
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - Introduction and Background
(02:03) - The Journey to Becoming a Happy Dentist
(06:07) - Navigating Disability and Career Transitions
(08:54) - The Story of Buying Back a Practice
(15:00) - Empowering Dentists and Leadership Philosophy
(21:15) - The Importance of Training and Communication in Dentistry
(22:43) - Transforming Dental Practices: From Average to Exceptional
(26:30) - Empathy and Closing the Deal with Patients
(30:44) - The Role of Treatment Coordinators in Dental Practices
(33:21) - Navigating Business Ownership vs. Group Practice
(39:49) - Preparing for a Successful Exit in Dentistry

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
46min
June 17, 2025Taking Dentistry Risks with Dr. Arash Hakhamian
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - Introduction to Dental Entrepreneurship
(02:45) - Transitioning from Dentist to Investor
(06:00) - Understanding the Quadrants of Business Ownership
(09:02) - Building Systems for Business Success
(12:13) - The Importance of Mindset in Grinding
(15:01) - Marketing Strategies for Dental Practices
(18:00) - Lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad
(24:36) - Building a Supportive Team
(27:02) - The Importance of Leadership and Implementation
(28:56) - The Four Agreements in Leadership
(30:01) - Taking Risks Early in Dentistry
(34:29) - The Role of Intentionality in Dentistry
(37:45) - Innovations in Preventive Dentistry
(45:27) - The Definition of a Happy Dentist

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
49min
June 06, 2025Master Your Practice with Dr. James Willis
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - The Visionary Dentist: Dr. James Willis
(09:56) - Building a Dental Empire: From One to Seventeen Practices
(20:01) - The Autonomy Dilemma: Balancing Clinical Work and Business Leadership
(30:06) - Attracting Top Talent: The Key to a Successful Practice
(35:56) - A Vision for the Future: Dentists in Control
(38:01) - Conclusion and Future Conversations

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
39min
June 03, 2025Making Dental Cool Again with THD Cohosts
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - The Future of Dentistry: A New Paradigm
(02:51) - Proactive vs. Reactive Dentistry: Defining the Terms
(06:08) - The Business Model Dilemma: Incentives in Dentistry
(09:53) - Preventative Care: Shifting the Focus
(14:03) - The Role of Orthodontics in Prevention
(18:05) - Cosmetic Dentistry vs. Preventative Health Dentistry
(23:04) - The Vision for Preventive Dentistry
(25:55) - The Role of Parents in Dental Health
(28:21) - Making Health Cool Again
(30:51) - Education as a Tool for Change
(33:10) - The Dangers of Aesthetic Dentistry
(37:26) - The Future of Preventive Dentistry
(40:45) - Redefining Wealth in Dentistry
(43:01) - The Opportunity for Dentists
(46:11) - A Call to Action for Dentists

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
49min
May 20, 2025The Doer Dentist's Mindset with Dr. Jonathan Levine
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - Introduction to Jonathan Levine
(02:58) - The Mindset of a Doer
(06:08) - Identifying Strengths and Building Teams
(09:12) - Operational Excellence in Dentistry
(11:50) - Finding the Right Operational Partner
(15:10) - The Role of Culture in Business
(21:13) - Creating a Positive Work Environment
(27:50) - The Oral-Systemic Health Connection
(39:01) - Future of Dentistry and Health Integration

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
45min
May 15, 2025Is Preventative Health the Future of Dentistry? With Dr. Maryam Beyramian
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - Revolutionizing Dentistry: A New Approach
(04:00) - Integrating Medical and Dental Care
(10:05) - The Impact of Preventative Health Screenings
(17:53) - Building a Successful Dental Practice with a Partner
(25:54) - Scaling a Multi-Practice Dental Group
(34:01) - Legacy in Dentistry: Elevating the Profession

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
38min
May 02, 2025Transforming Your Leadership Experience with Dr Craig Spodak
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - The Journey of a Dentist: From Struggle to Success
(05:07) - Building a Community: The Power of Collaboration in Dentistry
(10:09) - Understanding the Dentist's Narrative: Skills Beyond Clinical
(15:07) - The Importance of Soft Skills in Dentistry
(19:54) - Evolving Dentistry: Adapting to Modern Business Practices
(27:47) - Transforming Leadership Through Heart Condition
(29:07) - The Come to Jesus Moment in Leadership
(31:18) - The Role of Friends in Personal Growth
(33:07) - The Importance of Ethical Leadership
(35:02) - Building a Supportive Friend Group
(36:44) - The Power of Serving Others
(39:01) - The Psychology of Leadership
(41:52) - The Dangers of Commoditizing Relationships
(43:16) - The Balance of Love and Leadership
(46:35) - Assuming the Best in Others
(48:37) - Innovation in Dentistry
(50:19) - Choosing Dentistry for the Right Reasons

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Dr. Ingrid Murra
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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
54min
April 10, 2025Mastering Practice Happiness with MB2's Justin Carroll
📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook
➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now
🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here
🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.
This episode is brought to you by Two Front.
Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one virtual orthodontic platform that guarantees Invisalign predictability and quadruples profitability.
No lab fees. No ClinChecks. No headaches.
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.

(00:00) - Introduction to the TwoFront Podcast and MB2
(02:55) - The Journey of Justin Carroll and MB2's Growth
(05:55) - The Future of Dental Practice Ownership
(08:53) - Freedom and Flexibility for Dentists at MB2
(12:06) - Understanding the Services Offered by MB2
(14:54) - Financial Insights for Dentists Considering MB2
(18:02) - Valuing Equity in Dental Practices
(22:23) - Understanding Equity Value in Dental Practices
(25:17) - Assessing Executive Team Value Creation
(26:59) - The Impact of Distress in Dental Practices
(28:02) - Growth Strategies: Acquisitions vs. Organic Growth
(29:35) - Driving Organic Growth in Dental Practices
(36:31) - Trading Money for Time: The Dentist's Dilemma
(38:27) - Company Culture and Values at MB2
(43:13) - Building Community Among Dentists

Follow our hosts on Instagram:
Dr. Ingrid Murra
📤 Sign up for Ingrid’s newsletter for proven systems on growing your practice and offering aligner treatment effectively: Sign Up Now
Dr. Kyle Stanley
Dr. Christian Coachman
The Happy Dentist Podcast
The Happy Dentist is a Two Front Podcast // Brought to you by The Two Front Media Network
▶ Apply to partner with a virtual orthodontic team to keep 100% ortho in-house today.
Listen to this episode on the go:
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-dentist-podcast/id1768163916
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gl2Kwr1I3ZscksAsDUDW8
...more
48min

FAQs about The Happy Dentist Podcast:

How many episodes does The Happy Dentist Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

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