Dentistry Unmasked

Dentistry Unmasked is a roundtable podcast with your hosts, Dr. Pam Maragliano and Dr. Brian Novy. Join us as we bring notable guest contributors from all parts of dentistry every week. We discuss the topics that every business owner wants to know, including practice management, discussions for students and new grads, new and existing technologies and products, and hot-button issues circulating in our dental forums.

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Learn how to protect yourself and your practice from embezzlement through Dr. Stacey Gividen's experience with a staff member stealing over $200,000—costing her time, patients...
Dec. 31, 2025
Silent Threat: Are you being embezzled from?
In one of our most jaw-dropping episodes yet, Dr. Stacey Gividen joins us to share her real, raw, and riveting story of discovering embezzlement inside her own dental practice...
Dec. 10, 2025
Healthy(ish) for the long haul: A chat with Gina Livy
In this refreshingly real and fun episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Gina Livy joins us to break down what sustainable wellness actually looks like.
Dec. 8, 2025
Business 101 with Dr. Mark Hyman!
If you're interested in learning about what makes the top earners in dentistry so successful, look no further! Dr. Mark Hyman is here to talk business.
Nov. 21, 2025
Clear aligner hacks: Pro secrets from an orthodontist with Dr. Farah Kar!
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Farah Kar as she spills the tea on proper ortho diagnosis, virtual case planning, and flawless execution for clear...
Nov. 5, 2025
RDH Rant: Uncensored and unfiltered with Anna, Heather, and Lizz!
Sick of holding your tongue? RDH Rant is here to get real about workplace problems many of us experience but may be too afraid to speak out against.
Oct. 29, 2025
Crash course in bad leadership
If you’ve ever wondered whether leadership is innate or learned…you won’t want to miss this episode of Dentistry Unmasked with Andrew Johnston, RDH.
Oct. 24, 2025
Crash course in bad leadership with Andrew Johnston
Don't let your dental practice fail because it fell into the wrong hands. Learn about the pitfalls of poor leadership in this week's episode with Andrew Johnston.
Oct. 15, 2025
Boundaries that build: How healthy lines lead to healthier dental pros with Anastasia Turchetta!
Dentistry is a profession of giving—to patients, to team members, to family. But what happens when the constant giving leaves you drained, resentful, or burned out?
Oct. 9, 2025
Burned out or fired up: your choice! with Dr. Matt Bynum
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Matt Bynum to explore why practice ownership may be the smartest move young dentists can make.
Sept. 22, 2025
Picture-perfect dentistry: A journey of skill, education, and influence with Dr. Amanda Seay!
Dr. Amanda Seay is here to discuss the critical steps she took—and lessons she learned—in order to achieve a successful career in dentistry.
Sept. 19, 2025
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Should dental hygienists be allowed to deliver Botox and fillers? Some see it as an exciting growth opportunity, while others worry it could put patients at risk.
Sept. 9, 2025
From chairside to CEO: Building the practice (and life) you actually want
This week Pam and David unmask David's journey from associate dentist to multipractice owner to CEO of igniteDDS, and how you can find your calling too!
Aug. 27, 2025
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This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam open the door to a powerful and deeply personal conversation about vulnerability and resilience in dentistry.
Aug. 20, 2025
CBD toothpaste
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam welcome Tree Mainella, founder of Birchtree Hemp, to explore one of the most talked-about innovations in oral care: CBD toothpaste...
Aug. 13, 2025
Sedation nation: Safety first in the dental chair with Dr. Richard Marn!
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Richard Marn, a traveling anesthesiologist who brings sedation services directly into dental practices. If you...
Aug. 6, 2025
From burnout to balance with Dr. Valerie Woo
Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if there's a better way to run your practice and enjoy your life? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with practice coach...
July 30, 2025
Insurance audits unmasked: Protecting your practice with Justin Withrow
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One sure way to lose sleep? Getting notified that your practice is being audited by an insurance company. What would you do if that happened to you?
July 23, 2025
Beyond the op: Building a dental fashion brand with Dr. Scott Peppler
On this week of Dentistry Unmasked, Dr. Scott Peppler shares how he went from balancing practice ownership to selling his office and launching one of the most stylish, comfortable...
July 16, 2025
How to create an effective referral relationship with Dr. Maria Skolina
On this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam chat with Dr. Maria Skolina to reveal the secrets to building strong, consistent referral relationships.
June 27, 2025
Dull tools, duller outcomes: Rethinking your bur usage with Chris Oshodin and Heather Siler
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into a surprisingly overlooked topic that could be quietly costing your practice time, money, and clinical precision.
June 27, 2025
Why some dentists almost always win big—why most don't
Join Pam and David in this week's episode to see what the top 2% of dentists are doing very differently as well as an inside look at three of David's personal mentors he attributes...
June 5, 2025
Why leaving this one process to chance will hurt you
Don't let your success or failure be dictated by chance! Tune into this week's episode to learn how not taking initiative can be detrimental.
May 21, 2025
WTH is oral biohacking?
We've all heard of "hacks" designed to make our lives easier, but have you ever heard of oral biohacking? If not, you're going to want to tune in to this week's episode.
May 14, 2025
Should assistants be performing dental hygiene?
A controversial new law now allows dental assistants to perform the clinical duties of dental hygienists—but what does this mean for the future of dentistry?
May 7, 2025
The problem with dental therapy with Dr. Rick Huot
Dental therapy: groundbreaking solution or dangerous shortcut? Join David and Pam as they speak with Dr. Rick Huot about this hot-button issue.
April 30, 2025
How to practice problem-based dentistry
Is owning a practice all it’s cracked up to be—or has the dream turned into a daily grind? This week, David and Pam sit down with Scott Manning to tackle the disconnect between...
April 23, 2025
What’s driving dentists to pivot? With Sonja Reddy
Is stepping away from clinical dentistry a sign of burnout—or could it be a bold move toward something more fulfilling? Dr. Sonya Reddy joins Pam and David for an honest, insightful...
April 16, 2025
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If you’ve been wondering what happened to Dental Products Report (DPR), this week’s episode is for you. Dr. John Flucke is here to unpack DPR's sudden closure and more.
April 8, 2025
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In this week's episode, Dr. Brian Novy is here to talk about new innovations in patient care you may not have heard of. Exciting breakthroughs in preventive dentistry are happening...
April 8, 2025
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This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. John Nosti, a master in functional and esthetic rehabilitation, to talk occlusion and TMD treatment.
March 31, 2025
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Ever wondered how top dental educators and world-renowned lecturers got their start? Or are you looking for career opportunities beyond chairside dentistry?
March 18, 2025
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This week, David and Pam are joined by Dr. Jason Auerbach, aka @BloodyToothGuy on Instagram. Whether you're a social media skeptic or ready to level up your digital game, you ...
March 11, 2025
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Don’t wait until it’s too late—cyber attacks can be detrimental to your dental practice. Tune in to this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked to learn about how to safeguard your...
March 6, 2025
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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...
March 3, 2025
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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...
Feb. 19, 2025
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Is your dental office’s social media page blending into the background? Don’t settle for generic, unengaging content! Tune in to today's episode and discover the marketing strategy...
Feb. 14, 2025
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Over the past few years, there has been a growing tension between dentists trained overseas and dental hygienists. Erika Flateau, RDH, joins Pam and David on this week's episode...
Feb. 12, 2025
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Join Pam, David, and founder of SleepBetterNYC, Teresa Power, in this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked to learn how to sleep your way to success.
Jan. 30, 2025
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Dr. Abe Abdul joins Pam and David in this week's episode to discuss foreign-trained dentists and dental students practicing as hygienists.
Jan. 22, 2025
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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...
Jan. 17, 2025
Episode 78
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 ...
Jan. 7, 2025
Unmasked crossover episode
Let's get real on all things holiday bonuses! Join this very special collaboration between Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale Of Two Hygienists.
Jan. 2, 2025
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Is dentistry losing its way? From implants to Zirconia and flashy CE courses, the gap between marketing and reality might shock you. Dr. Gordon Christensen reveals the data behind...
Dec. 20, 2024
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Here's a tough question: how much money must be spent monthly to grow? Is it delivering 5X ROI consistently? Pamela, David, and Nick Jasacomb of CallRail are here to give you ...
Dec. 16, 2024
Unmasked episode 74
Traditionally our "clients" have always been our patients, but is that still true in today's world? Dr. Tarun Agarwal joins this week's episode to share his insights!
Dec. 10, 2024
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In today's episode, Pam and David are joined by Sheli Cobler and Matt Shafer to discuss the pros and cons of dental compacts. Where do you land on the issue?
Dec. 4, 2024
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Max Zanan joins Pam and David to solve three of dentistry's most pressing challenges in this week's bonus episode.
Nov. 25, 2024
With a half million in debt (or more) DSO's and so many Facebook dentists complaining about their dental life ... what's the best path to success and happiness?
Nov. 20, 2024
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Sick of hearing this in your dental office? We are too. On this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David are joined by Rich Madow to discuss sayings that make them ...
Nov. 12, 2024
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On this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam are joined by Howie Rappaport, who is here to talk to you about how to get—yes, you heard us right—free money!
Nov. 6, 2024
Did you get a prenup? Should you have? And if you didn't, is it too late to protect yourself?
Oct. 31, 2024
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This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into the challenges of pediatric dentistry. They're joined by Dr. Anand Patel, a pediatric psychiatrist, who is here to share...
Oct. 22, 2024
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Never fear, Dr. Rob Ritter is here! In this week's episode, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Ritter to discuss professional growth strategies and how to eliminate fear.
Oct. 15, 2024
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This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam continue their conversation with Sam Alawie. Tune in to discover key principles of dental materials that can help you create stronger...
Oct. 9, 2024
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This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam share the inspiring journey of Sam Alawie, a dedicated laboratory technician who immigrated to the United States and now runs one...
Oct. 5, 2024
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This week, David and Pam chat with Dr. Erik-Jan Muts, the world authority on resin infiltration, to break down the critical steps for this minimally invasive, yet maximally impactful...
Sept. 24, 2024
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In this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam explore practice transitions with expert Dave Miller. Tune in to discover the hear the lesser heard truths when contemplating...
Sept. 17, 2024
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This week, David and Pam have a captivating conversation with the one-of-a-kind Dr. Courtney Lavigne. If you want to elevate your aligner cases and view your patients through ...
Sept. 11, 2024
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This week, David and Pam uncover one of the biggest missteps in the insurance credentialing process—accepting the initial fee schedule from insurance companies without negotiation...
Sept. 5, 2024
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In today’s episode, David and Pam tackle one of dentistry's most pressing questions: Why do our priorities and approaches to perio treatment differ so vastly between dental and...
Aug. 27, 2024
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In short, you sure do. The question is—are they people you need to meet? Join Chip Fichtner and get the stone cold truth on what's working, what isn't, who actually gets 10x EBITDA...
Aug. 23, 2024
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Wow! That's all we have to say after sitting down with this week's guest, Britt Glauz. From clinical excellence to patient advocate, Britt has become one of Incisal Edge's 32 ...
Aug. 20, 2024
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This week, we sat down with world-renowned prosthodontist Dr. Ken Malament for a deep dive into the world of all-ceramic restorations.
Aug. 16, 2024
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Want to learn how to jettison your success as a young dentist? This is your chance! From her daily quality textbook time, to the CE, to her favorite apps, strategies and the dentistry...
Aug. 16, 2024
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Who's your favorite dental speaker? Author? Influencer? Ever wondered how they went from chairside clinician to global leader? Join us and learn what it takes from Amanda Hill...
Aug. 13, 2024
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Bad reviews. Literally—how do we handle them? What do we say? Join Flint Geier for this amazing WWFD to learn about how to respond to poor reviews.
Aug. 6, 2024
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This week, Dentistry Unmasked equals a major unboxing with this episode's sponsor, Clinician's Choice, and we couldn't be more excited. Join us to hear about what we love and ...
July 26, 2024
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When anyone shares it's too late to reinvent yourself, you tell them to watch you do it. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with one of dentistry's finest, Dr. Paresh Shah...
July 23, 2024
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Want to grow your practice fast? Stop worrying spending time and money on your website and start living where your patients live ... on instagram! Join Flossy girls founder, Sydnesy...
July 16, 2024
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Did you know David did a stint in the pokey? He sure did and today's guest Dr. James Younger joins he and Pam to talk about what dentistry is like in the prison setting. Is it...
July 9, 2024
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When it comes to retaining employees and patients, trust matters more than anything else. In this episode, we dive into how trust makes or breaks your practice.
July 2, 2024
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Clinical dentistry doesn't have to be stressful. Dr. Marcos Vargas and Dr. Abdi Sameni discuss how to make the best choices for your practice.
June 25, 2024
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To celebrate our 50th episode, let's reminisce on highlights, important discussions, and the most memorable moments from Dentistry Unmasked!
June 18, 2024
Zombie Nation: 40M have undiagnosed sleep apnea. What gives? | with Dr. Erin Elliott
Around 40 million Americans have undiagnosed OSA, and over 5 million diagnosed patients haven't received treatment. Why? Join us on this week's Dentistry Unmasked with Dr. Erin...
June 10, 2024
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Like it or not, males generally have an easier digestive go with weight. In today's episode, we dive into why with Dr. Uche Odiatu.
June 4, 2024
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If you're not exactly where you want to be as a new dentist, this is the episode for you.
May 31, 2024
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With so many options of materials to work with, sometimes it's hard to choose. Whether you're looking for high end, low cost, bulk fill, high shine, or any other factor, Dr. Bob...
May 28, 2024
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John Flucke, DDS, presents the key features of Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening Kits and demonstrates the product during a launch event at Chicago Midwinter on February 23, 2024.
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We know that tooth whitening systems vary, but one constant is that whitening treatments are always in demand. There are however challenges with patients who commonly lose their...
May 23, 2024
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You know you have one: a PPO plan that isn't good for your practice, but you keep it out of fear. Here's how to drop plans without patients dropping you.
May 14, 2024
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Join us as we sit down with a young dentist who fearlessly shares her remarkable story of navigating the transition from dental school to practice.
May 7, 2024
Why your hygienist hates you
Let's face it, frustrations can arise on both sides of the dental chair, but it's time to address them head-on.
April 30, 2024
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Join us as we uncover the secrets to achieving efficient, high-quality results that can level up your dental practice!
April 26, 2024
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After two high-profile tragedies in dental offices, it's time to get real about safety. Pam and David are joined by retired Lt. Frank Borelli to discuss strategies and tips.
April 23, 2024
Top 5 mistakes when selling to a DSO
Before you take the DSO leap, are you armed with the right questions? This episode serves as your essential guide, offering invaluable insights and expert advice that could potentially...
April 16, 2024
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Whether you're an educator seeking to protect your intellectual property or a dental professional looking to invest in legitimate CE, this episode is a must-listen.
April 9, 2024
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Join us as we uncover the risks of the potential consequences of substance abuse as we ask: Are dentists who struggle with substance abuse at risk for losing their dental licenses...
April 2, 2024
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In this candid conversation with Dr. Alan Mead and Gary Kadi, we shine a light on the factors that contribute to this alarming trend and offer valuable insights into recognizing...
March 26, 2024
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Here's the hard truth: 65% of organic traffic is bot-generated. Once you accept the state of SEO today, how do you reassess your investment?
March 21, 2024
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Join us and our guest, John Riley. You'll leave knowing the four phases every practice walks through, where you are right now, and how to maximize your opportunities.
March 12, 2024
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No one likes overpaying for equipment, or ending up with equipment you'll never use. Here's how GroupUps leverages AI (and power in numbers) to help dentists get fair prices.
March 5, 2024
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From brillaint OMFS to "anti DSO" builder, Dr. Jason Auerbach amazes us. This episode is a must listen for any dental pro who wants to understand the essence of true success.
Feb. 27, 2024
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Graig Presti joins us to talk about some common mistakes dentists make that end up ruining their plans for retirement or moving to the next project. Don't miss it!
Feb. 13, 2024
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Whether you're considering a partnership or simply curious about the evolving landscape of dental practice management, this episode promises to uncover the intricacies of IDSOs...
Feb. 9, 2024
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Getting "limited time offers" from DSOs? Here's why you should take pause, says a M&A expert.
Feb. 7, 2024
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Winter blues? As dentists we all know it doesn't have to be a special season for us to get depressed—and find destructive ways to cope.
Jan. 24, 2024
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Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of dental practice ownership with our latest episode!
Jan. 20, 2024
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David and Pam engage in a candid conversation with Dr. Brian Baliwas to uncover the harsh reality that many dental professionals face—getting ripped off by service providers.
Jan. 17, 2024
Dentistry Unmasked Antibiotic Prophylaxis
How do you navigate antibioitic prophylaxis guidelines? Should you give a patient an opioid? Should doctors just write their own @#!$ scripts? Find out in this episode.
Jan. 10, 2024