Episodes

How to Get Finance Support for Your Dental Practice on Midwinter Monday
May 4, 2026

How to Get Finance Support for Your Dental Practice on Midwinter Monday

Send us Fan Mail We got into dentistry to care for patients, but sometimes it can feel like we’re working in finance. Dr. Jennifer Bell spoke with Jason Gamble about how US Bank supports dentists so we can do more of what we love. US Bank offers dental practice startup financing with various lending options & no limitations on who can apply. But they don’t just stop at start-ups: they stay with you every step of the way to offer financial advice as you scale your practice. Their p...
Life as an Olympic Athlete with Dr. Tara Peterson on Humpday Happy Hour™
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April 29, 2026

Life as an Olympic Athlete with Dr. Tara Peterson on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Olympic-level intensity crashes into life in the dental office?! In this can’t-miss episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tara Peterson, a full-time practicing dentist, TWO-time Winter Olympian, and brand-new mom, who is absolutely redefining what it means to have it all🥌✨ Fresh off the 2026 Winter Games and a heart-pounding run that ended just shy of the podium, Dr. Peterson is giving us the rundown on everything we could ever want to know about the Olympics. From...
Streamline Dental Billing with Shreyas Parab at Chicago Midwinter
April 27, 2026

Streamline Dental Billing with Shreyas Parab at Chicago Midwinter

Send us Fan Mail Tired of spending all your time trying to connect with all your patients’ insurance companies? Yeah, us too. We were so excited that one of our favorite guest hosts, Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas, sat down with Shreyas Parab to give us the inside scoop on DayDream Dental, a full-service & integrative dental billing company that frees up your time for clinical and patient experience. We can’t get over how fast and easy DayDream makes the payment process for dentists! ✨Lear...
AI Innovation in the Dental Industry with Dr. Kyle Stanley on Humpday Happy Hour™
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April 22, 2026

AI Innovation in the Dental Industry with Dr. Kyle Stanley on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us Fan Mail We’ve talked so much about how much we love Pearl over the years, so you can imagine how excited we are to talk to the man who started it all!🎉 This week, we’re joined by the co-founder of Pearl, Dr. Kyle Stanley, to discuss maintaining mental health in dentistry, introducing the industry to the ever-changing world of AI, and some cool news about his upcoming online courses👀 Named “The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry” by the AACD and one of the “Top 10 Young Educators...
Top Solventum Oral Health Products at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting
April 20, 2026

Top Solventum Oral Health Products at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Send us Fan MailDr. Duplantis got to chat with numerous members from the Solventum team about how dental fits into their overall healthcare product company. After a recent brand update, we’re so excited to see how their dental health products have remained true to their focus on innovation that saves providers time and delivers optimal patient care👏Check out the video for full descriptions of the following products:3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride TreatmentClarity™ AlignersFiltek™ Easy Match R...
Minimally Invasive Dentistry Using AI: Erica Zerante from Pearl on Midwinter Monday
April 13, 2026

Minimally Invasive Dentistry Using AI: Erica Zerante from Pearl on Midwinter Monday

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz sat down with longtime friend and colleague Erica Zerante to discuss how Pearl can help with early detection, accurate care plan creation, and more! Pearl Dental doesn’t just help dentists see more clearly. It also helps patients understand what you’re showing them in the first place. With over 26 FDA clearances, Pearl uses computer technology to enable early detection, so dentists can easily help patients choose the best care plan. ✨Work with Pearl Den...
Restorative Dentistry Using Digital Scanners with Nelson Rego on Humpday Happy Hour™
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April 8, 2026

Restorative Dentistry Using Digital Scanners with Nelson Rego on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us Fan Mail Nelson Rego owns and operates Smile Designs by Rego, a progressive dental laboratory specializing in ceramics in Santa Fe Springs, California. Nelson and Juan Rego, CDT, established the laboratory in 1980. Mr. Rego is a certified dental technician (CDT) who has studied with some of the best dentists and ceramists in dentistry today. He is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. As the author of over 70 articles on dental materials and techniques ...
Grandioso 4U: Universal Composite From VOCO on Midwinter Monday
April 6, 2026

Grandioso 4U: Universal Composite From VOCO on Midwinter Monday

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz has had so much success with VOCO products over the years, so he could not have been more excited to chat with Nicole Russel & Russ Pearlman about the latest universal composite from the Grandio line! GrandioSO 4U streamlines your restorative workflow by delivering a single, versatile composite that handles virtually any case. Built on the trusted performance of the long-standing GrandioSO line, this next-generation solution offers clinicians a reliable and...
The Rise of the Virtual Dental Team with Dr. Greg Wu on Humpday Happy Hour™
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April 1, 2026

The Rise of the Virtual Dental Team with Dr. Greg Wu on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us Fan Mail An early adopter of dental technologies, Dr. Greg Wu has embraced digital technology in the dental office and has consulted with and integrated with companies such as Reach virtual assistant, Pearl AI, Bola AI, and Mango Agent to improve outcomes through technology. In his pursuit of continuous improvement, he transitioned from EagleSoft software to Curve Dental Software, the all-in-one cloud-based software to prepare for expansion and future technology needs. In 2022, he suf...
Top-Ranked Cloud-Based Dental Software: Curve Dental on Midwinter Monday
March 30, 2026

Top-Ranked Cloud-Based Dental Software: Curve Dental on Midwinter Monday

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz has been using Curve Dental in his dental practice for years, and he’s never going back! That’s why he was so excited to chat with Jana Macon to learn how Curve Dental makes life easier for any size office. If you think it couldn’t get better than that, guess again… They were also joined by Katie Franklin from Dental HQ to talk about some pretty cool integration news that we could not be more excited about🎉 Curve Dental was founded in 2004 to offer dentists an ...
Ideal Conservative Outcomes in Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr. Hugh Flax on Humpday Happy Hour™
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March 25, 2026

Ideal Conservative Outcomes in Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr. Hugh Flax on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us Fan Mail We love learning the tried-and-true methods dentists rely on, so we were thrilled to have Dr. Hugh Flax on the show to discuss his approach to esthetic dentistry!🎉 Dr. Hugh Flax is internationally known for his leadership in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry. An Accredited member and Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), he has lectured and authored in Europe, Japan, Canada, and the United States on dental lasers, smile design, and advanced resto...
The Best Dental Lab in America with Rob Brenneise of Glidewell Dental on Midwinter Monday
March 24, 2026

The Best Dental Lab in America with Rob Brenneise of Glidewell Dental on Midwinter Monday

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Duplantis sat down with his friend, Chief Growth Officer of Glidewell Dental, Rob Brenneise, to discuss one of the most innovative dental laboratories in the industry. Glidewell works with dentists to provide everything from occlusal appliances to veneers and removables, as well as digital dentistry for in-office solutions. We’ve always had the best experience working with Glidewell & recommend every doctor visit one of their symposiums at least once! ...
How Oral Health Affects Brain Health with Dental Hygienist Anne O. Rice on Humpday Happy Hour™
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March 18, 2026

How Oral Health Affects Brain Health with Dental Hygienist Anne O. Rice on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send a text We love discussing oral systemic health, so we could not be more excited to chat with Anne O. Rice on this week’s episode👏 Anne will highlight the oral connections with dementia, Alzheimer's and mental longevity. This episode is not just for dental professionals but for EVERYONE! Anne has been a clinical dental hygienist for 35 years and is a speaker, writer, and dental practice consultant who has a special interest in how oral hygiene affects overall health, particu...
Grow Your Clear Aligner Practice with Dr. J.L. Holliday on Humpday Happy Hour™
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March 11, 2026

Grow Your Clear Aligner Practice with Dr. J.L. Holliday on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send a text Dr. J.L. Holliday is a second-generation dentist practicing in Greenville, SC, where he focuses on high-end, fee-for-service dental care. After graduating from MUSC in Charleston, SC, Dr. Holliday served as a general dentist in the U.S. Navy for six years, including a GPR at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and two years at sea. Dr. Holliday credits much of his growth in dentistry to Molis Coaching. He was a graduate of Molis Mastermind Class 13 and is thrilled to now serve on the ...
Untitled Episode Everything You Need to Know About DSOs with Samantha Strain on Humpday Happy Hour™
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March 4, 2026

Untitled Episode Everything You Need to Know About DSOs with Samantha Strain on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send a text We’re so excited to welcome HealthStream co-founder Samantha Strain to the show to talk about everything you ever wanted to know about DSOs!👏👏👏 Sam Strain is Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of HealthStream, a dental-focused boutique investment banking advisory firm serving the long-underserved lower middle market. HealthStream advises clients ranging from enterprising single-practice dentists to multi-state DSOs and MSOs backed by private equity, delivering transaction ...
Maintaining Ownership of Your Dental Practice with Scott Boldt on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Feb. 25, 2026

Maintaining Ownership of Your Dental Practice with Scott Boldt on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send a text Scott Boldt currently serves on Midwest Dental’s Advisory Council and was instrumental in creating the Midwest Partner Solutions program. Scott is no stranger to dentistry, having a father who was in the industry. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Scott graduated from Texas Christian University, where he met his wife, Jill. Together they have three children. He is an award-winning sales professional, published in magazines, and known for his hands-on approach and communication s...
Leveling up Your Education Journey with Dr. Zachary Sisler from the AACD on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Feb. 4, 2026

Leveling up Your Education Journey with Dr. Zachary Sisler from the AACD on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We’re so excited to welcome cosmetic dentist, Dr. Zachary Sisler, to discuss the best way to level up your dental education with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry!👏🎉 In 2021, Dr. Sisler founded Smile Design by Sisler Continuing Education, which focuses on next-level cosmetic dentistry procedures for participants. He currently maintains a private practice in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, focusing on Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Sisler rece...