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From 1.2M to 3.7M: How Dr. Shane Scaled His Practice & Life

SMC July 7, 2026

Most dentists think they have a marketing problem. In reality, their biggest bottleneck is usually leadership, operations, scheduling, or team execution. In this episode, Gary Bird, Dr. Shane Wingler, and Richard Low break down how one practice grew from approximately $1.2M to over $3M while increasing new patients from 30 to nearly 90 per month. You’ll learn how to identify the real constraint in your practice, improve phone conversion, use AI the right way, build scalable systems, and create sustainable growth without sacrificing your family or health.

Why Your Practice is Losing $100K a Year

SMC June 30, 2026

Dental practices are losing as much as $100,000 a year without even noticing. With 30–35% of calls going unanswered and most patients never leaving a voicemail, every missed call is a missed opportunity. What seems like a simple front desk problem is actually a deeper system breakdown, one that’s draining marketing budgets and limiting growth.

How AI Is Changing the Business of Dentistry

SMC June 16, 2026

In this episode of Dental Marketing Theory, Gary Bird and Eddie Coleman discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming dental practice management, including legal decision support, hiring and onboarding associates, team training, practice transitions, and selling to DSOs vs private buyers. Learn how AI tools for dentists can reduce decision fatigue, improve dental office systems, support business strategy, and help practice owners make smarter financial and operational decisions. This episode explores the future of AI in dentistry, the growth of dental practices, and how dentists can use AI to run more efficient, profitable practices.

The Physical Side of Dentistry No One Talks About

SMC May 19, 2026

In this episode, we discuss dental ergonomics, posture, and injury prevention for dentists, hygienists, and dental professionals, including how to prevent back pain, neck pain, and wrist pain while practicing dentistry. Stephanie Botts shares the most important ergonomic habits, equipment recommendations, strength training tips, and operatory positioning strategies to help dental professionals extend their careers and avoid burnout and chronic pain. This conversation covers dental ergonomics training, posture for dentists, dental career longevity, and how to practice dentistry without pain.

3 Steps to Get Your Dental Financial House in Order

SMC April 21, 2026

Are you thinking about expanding your dental practice or adding a second location? In this episode, Gary Bird with Jared Duckett and Bill Ladd break down the financial blueprint for smart dental practice growth, covering KPIs, profit and loss statements, cash flow, fixed vs. variable costs, production per operatory, and how to scale a multi-location dental practice without multiplying chaos. If you want to increase profitability, strengthen systems, and grow your dental practice the right way, this video will show you how to build a stable foundation before you scale.

3 Revenue Benchmarks for Your Dental Office

SMC March 31, 2026

In this episode of Dental Marketing Theory, Gary Bird and Perrin DesPortes break down dental practice growth benchmarks, explaining how dentists can grow revenue faster than inflation, outperform industry averages, and increase profitability through organic growth. Learn the key metrics for scaling a dental practice, including revenue per chair hour, EBITDA margins, new patient acquisition, case acceptance, and strategies for expanding from a single practice to a multi-location dental group. If you’re a dentist, practice owner, or dental entrepreneur looking to increase dental practice revenue, gain market share, and build a scalable group practice, this episode covers the frameworks and growth strategies you need.

Dentist: Systemization Comes Before Incentivization

SMC March 17, 2026

Discover how to scale your hygiene department without increasing your marketing budget. In this episode, Gary Bird & Colin Ambler reveal proven strategies to boost hygiene production, improve patient retention, and motivate your team through smart incentives and gamification. Learn the exact systems top-performing dental practices use to turn hygiene into a growth engine and drive consistent revenue.

AI, SEO, & the Future of Dental Marketing

SMC March 17, 2026

Discover how AI, SEO, and the future of dental marketing are reshaping local search, online visibility, and patient acquisition for modern dental practices. In this expert roundtable, Adrian Lefler, Evan Maass, Jordan Nelson & Kathryn Alderman break down AI search optimization (AEO), local SEO, authority building, structured data, site speed, reviews, social media, and user-generated content, and what dentists must do now to stay competitive in Google and AI-driven search results. Learn how to future-proof your dental practice with proven strategies that align SEO, AI, and digital marketing for sustainable growth.

Top 10 Tax Hacks for 2026 – Practices Over $1M in Collections

SMC January 20, 2026

Stop overpaying taxes as a dental practice owner. In this episode, Dental CPA Omar Virjee breaks down the biggest money-saving moves for dentists, including entity structure strategies, cost segregation and real estate ownership, Section 199A deductions, and how to legally hire your kids to reduce taxable income. Learn how high-producing dental practices can save six figures in taxes by planning ahead instead of waiting until tax season.

How AI is Solving the Biggest Front Desk Problems in Dentistry

SMC December 16, 2025

Discover how AI is transforming dental front desk management by solving the biggest problems in patient communication, missed calls, and follow-ups. In this episode, Gary Bird and Laura Nelson from Mango Voice reveal how AI for dental practices improves scheduling, patient engagement, and revenue retention, while helping teams work smarter, not harder. Learn how artificial intelligence in dentistry is changing the way offices operate and serve patients.

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