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Thinking about starting a dental practice from scratch? In this video, Gary Bird, together with Dr. Sidak Singh goes inside a real dental startup to cover financing a new dental office, choosing the right location, building your team, marketing strategies, and planning for growth. Learn the essential steps dentists need to take to launch and scale a successful dental practice in a competitive market.

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Dr. Sidak Singh
Founder of Columbus Park Dental, NY

Website: https://columbusparkdental.com/

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Discover how to scale your dental practice from one location to many without sacrificing profitability or control. In this episode, Gary Bird and Dr. Mark Costes reveal the smart strategies behind sustainable growth, system-dependent operations, and the leadership shifts needed to avoid burnout. Learn what it really takes to expand your dental group the right way.

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Dr. Mark Costes
Founder, CEO at Dental Success Institute

Website: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkcostes/

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Dental Marketing Goat, the go-to podcast for dentists who want to grow faster, market smarter and build practices that thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by Gary Bird, the Dental Marketing Goat himself and founder of SMC National - recently named Best Dental Marketing Agency by over 60,000 dental professionals. Each episode unpacks the real strategies, marketing frameworks and operational shifts that high-performing practices use to attract more patients and increase production. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, you’ll learn how to align your marketing, team and systems to drive predictable growth.

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Celebrate 4 years of Dental Marketing Theory with host Gary Bird as we revisit the 10 most-viewed episodes from August 2024 to 2025. From practice growth and DSO strategies to clear aligner profitability, team culture, and leadership, these top episodes reveal what’s working in today’s dental industry. Learn how Gary’s guests, from industry leaders like Dr. Scott Leune and Dr. Ingrid Murra to innovators like Loren King and Dr. Saam Zarrabi, have scaled successful practices, overcome adversity, and built strong dental brands. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, these insights will help you grow your dental practice, improve profitability, and lead with confidence. Discover the dental marketing, leadership, and business strategies that made the biggest impact this year.

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Loren King
Website: https://calendly.com/thehumanexperiencecoach/

Sten Ericson & Jennifer Paxton
Website:https://pathwaydentalsolutions.com/

Dr. Ingrid Murra
Website:https://www.mytwofront.com/

Kirk Teachout
Website: https://www.thesevenfiguredentist.com/

Dr. Scott Leune
Website: https://scottleune.com/

Dr. Saam Zarrabi
Website: https://www.rodeodental.com/

Dr. Paul Etchison
Website: https://www.nelsonridge.com/

Kerry Straine
Website: https://straine.com/

Eric J. Morin
Website: https://towerleadership.com/

Elijah Desmond
Website: https://dentalpitchbrokerage.com/

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After reviewing over 100,000 Google reviews, we’ve cracked the code on why patients really leave bad reviews. Spoiler: it’s not what you think, and the top reason is responsible for nearly 50% of them. If you’ve ever wondered what’s quietly killing your online reputation, this episode will blow your mind.

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Evan Maass
CEO at DentistOffices.com & Business Development Strategist

Website: https://dentistoffices.com/

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Discover how Dr. Anthony Vocaturo built one of the largest Instagram followings in cosmetic dentistry by showcasing real cases, creating compelling content, and building a powerful personal brand. In this episode, we dive into social media strategies for dentists, how to attract high-value patients through Instagram, and why content creation is essential for growing a successful aesthetic dental practice. If you're a cosmetic dentist ready to grow your brand, elevate your presence, and stand out in today’s digital landscape, this is the video for you.

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Dr. Anthony J. Vocaturo
Executive Director at Institute of Advanced Dental Education

Website: https://iadecenter.com/

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Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming dental diagnostics by improving clinical accuracy, enhancing patient trust, and increasing treatment acceptance. In this video, Dr. Kyle Stanley breaks down how AI is used to detect dental issues earlier, reduce diagnostic inconsistencies, and support dentists in delivering more precise, minimally invasive care. Learn how AI in dentistry is not just a tool, but the future of smarter, more consistent diagnosis and patient communication.

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Dr. Kyle Stanley
Co-Founder of Pearl

Website: https://www.hellopearl.com/

Nate Williams
Founder & CEO at Practice Financial Group, LLC

Website: https://practicefinancialgroup.com/

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Thinking of selling your dental practice to a DSO? In this candid debate, Gary Bird together with Elijah Desmond and Nate Williams, uncovers what dentists need to know before selling—comparing DSO buyouts vs. private buyers, breaking down EBITDA multiples, 51% buyouts, work-back agreements, and the truth about equity deals. Learn how to avoid deceptive contracts, protect your financial future, and choose the right path for your practice.

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Elijah Desmond
Co-Founder of Dental Pitch Brokerage Firm

Website: https://dentalpitchbrokerage.com/

Nate Williams
Founder & CEO at Practice Financial Group, LLC

Website: https://practicefinancialgroup.com/

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In this episode, Gary Bird interviews Dr. Phi Pham, who is achieving explosive dental practice growth with 95% phone conversion, 80+ new patients per month, and nearly 600% ROI. Discover how Dr. Pham built a thriving dental startup by mastering same-day emergency care, strategic marketing, and exceptional front desk training. Learn why free exams, Saturday hours, and flexible financing through Cherry are driving patient trust and treatment acceptance. Gary and Dr. Pham break down exactly how to increase new patient flow, boost case acceptance, and avoid common growth mistakes. If you're a dentist looking to scale your practice, this episode is packed with proven dental growth strategies.

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Dr. Phi Pham
Chief Dentist and Founder of Southern Smiles - Rosharon

Website: https://southernsmilestx.com/

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