Episodes

2026 Dental Technology Report: What Every Dentist Needs to Know w/ Jana Macon on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Jan. 28, 2026

2026 Dental Technology Report: What Every Dentist Needs to Know w/ Jana Macon on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We’re so excited to welcome healthcare technology executive, Jana Macon, to the show!👏🎉 Jana Macon has spent her career helping healthcare businesses modernize operations, improve efficiency, and scale sustainably. She is President of Curve Dental and a healthcare technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading software and SaaS organizations. Prior to joining Curve Dental, Jana played a key role in scaling Brightree from a startup to a market leader, cul...
How Dirty is Your Dental Water Line? Find out with Amanda Hill on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Jan. 21, 2026

How Dirty is Your Dental Water Line? Find out with Amanda Hill on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We’re so excited to welcome dental hygienist and educational speaker, Amanda Hill, to the show🎉 Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author. She brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and now enthusiastically educates the dental industry. Amanda has authored over one hundred articles, bringing clarity to hot topics in dentistry. Recipient of the Association for Dental Safety’s Emerging Infection C...
AI in Dentistry: Is it Just Hype? with the DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™
Jan. 14, 2026

AI in Dentistry: Is it Just Hype? with the DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text Technology is constantly changing, but it seems like AI has taken over in the blink of an eye. Now this begs the question: Are these new technologies here to stay, or just another dental trend? We tackle all these questions and more on this week’s patient-focused episode: How are dentists using AI?What dental procedures use AI?How much will AI actually improve?What do patients need to know about how AI can change the way procedures are done?Are there any risks or cause for conc...
Dental Tech with Adam Sierra at Chicago Midwinter
Jan. 12, 2026

Dental Tech with Adam Sierra at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Bell sat down with Adam Sierra of Weave to bond over how cold everyone is at Chicago Midwinter (don’t worry, they talk about dental technology too). Adam Sierra is currently leading Weave’s cross-industry Key Opinion Leader (KOL) program. He has over 10 years of experience as a business leader, with specific experience in sales, marketing, and strategy. Some of the major conferences he’s spoken at include Aesthetic Next, AVMA, WVC, and Vision Expo. He is also the ho...
Biggest Dental Topics Right Now with Dr. Brian Novy at Chicago Midwinter
Jan. 6, 2026

Biggest Dental Topics Right Now with Dr. Brian Novy at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Horowitz got to the bottom of the most pressing dental takeaways with Dr. Brian Novy at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting. Tune in for a rundown on everything you need to know on caries prevention and (drumroll) Dr. Novy’s true thoughts on water fluoridization👀 Dr. Novy has faculty appointments at three dental schools in addition to treating patients at his private practice in Salem, Massachusetts. He served on the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs from 2011-201...
How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?
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Dec. 31, 2025

How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?

Send us a text It’s the age-old question: Do you really need to go to the dentist every six months? Honestly, you might be surprised! Dentists do more than tackle cavities and polish your teeth. We’ll break down all the biggest reasons you need to go to the dentist regularly! Join us for all the most frequently asked questions about why regular dentist visits are so important, including (but not limited to): Why is it important to visit the dentist regularly?The ideal cadence for dentist visi...
Biggest Dental Topics Right Now with Dr. Brian Novy at Chicago Midwinter
Dec. 29, 2025

Biggest Dental Topics Right Now with Dr. Brian Novy at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Horowitz got to the bottom of the most pressing dental takeaways with Dr. Brian Novy at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting. Tune in for a rundown on everything you need to know about everything from disease management, and (drumroll) Dr. Novy’s true thoughts on water fluoridization👀 Dr. Novy has faculty appointments at three dental schools in addition to treating patients at his private practice in Salem, Massachusetts. He served on the ADA Council of Scientific ...
Dental Workflow with Cassie Tallon on Humpday Happy Hour™
Dec. 24, 2025

Dental Workflow with Cassie Tallon on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text Bogged down by trying to figure out how to stay organized while running a dental clinic? We’ve all been there. We’re so excited to share this conversation with Cassie Tallon, CEO of The Fractional Match, where we learned how dentists can optimize efficiency to grow their clinics! The Fractional Match is a Dallas-based firm specializing in pairing high-impact fractional leaders with growing businesses. With over 20 years of experience as a marketing and operations leader, Cass...
Leveling Up Lab Relationships Through Digital w/ Nelson Rego, CDT on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Dec. 17, 2025

Leveling Up Lab Relationships Through Digital w/ Nelson Rego, CDT on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text Nelson Rego is a certified dental technician (CDT) who owns and operates Smile Designs by Rego, a progressive dental laboratory that specializes in ceramics in Santa Fe Springs, California. Nelson and Juan Rego, CDT established the laboratory in 1980. Nelson 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 and has written over 70 articles on dental materials and techniqu...
The Value of Conservative Dentistry with Dr. George Grayson at Chicago Midwinter
Dec. 15, 2025

The Value of Conservative Dentistry with Dr. George Grayson at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. George Grayson about his take on conservative dentistry. The consensus: Sometimes it’s valuable to just stick with the basics! Tune in to learn why👀 Dr. George Grayson is a licensed dentist in both Canada and the United States, and has been practicing for over 40 years in Windsor, Ontario. Dr. Grayson is affiliated with several dental companies, including Surgitel and Clinical Research Dental. He is also affiliated with ...
How to Manage Overhead for Your Dental Practice with The DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Dec. 10, 2025

How to Manage Overhead for Your Dental Practice with The DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text Thinking of starting your own dental practice? Let’s talk about how to manage those overhead costs. We partnered with AIDA to help you break down simple, smart ways to manage expenses, boost profits, and keep your practice thriving so you can provide the best dental care to your patients long-term. Join us to discuss all the most important questions about overhead management, including (but not limited to): Expenses to consider when opening a dental practiceOverhead perce...
Smiles in the Sun with Dr. Howard Glazer at Chicago Midwinter
Dec. 8, 2025

Smiles in the Sun with Dr. Howard Glazer at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a text Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. Howard Glazer about the dental meeting, Smiles in the Sun. Dr. Duplantis & Dr. Bell had the honor of giving a talk at the meeting earlier in the year, and are looking forward to partnering with Dr. Glazer again! Glazer lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas, on the subjects of dental materials, cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry and patient management. Dr. Glazer is a frequent author of dental ...
Full Arch Restoration with Dr. Ryan Dunlop on Humpday Happy Hour™
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Dec. 3, 2025

Full Arch Restoration with Dr. Ryan Dunlop on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a textDr. Dunlop is the Founder and CEO of Full Arch Masters, a community that offers dental education for dentists and lab techs so they can learn to master full arch restoration. He is well versed in IV sedation, traditional implants, pterygoid, zygomatic, trans-sinus, and palatal approach implants. He lectures and mentors extensively at the Flagship and Advanced Surgery courses.✨Learn More:Full Arch Masters Website: https://www.fullarchmasters.com/Course Registration: https://dom...
Dental Coding with Dr. Greg Grobmyer on Humpday Happy Hour™
Nov. 19, 2025

Dental Coding with Dr. Greg Grobmyer on Humpday Happy Hour™

Send us a text We learned so much from him last time, we absolutely needed to have Dr. Greg Grobmyer back on the show!👏👏 Dr. Greg Grobmyer practiced clinical dentistry in Tennessee for over a decade before chemotherapy from a cancer battle left him with numb fingers. Using the knowledge he derived from working with multiple practice consultants over the years, he began lecturing and coaching dental offices nationwide on their systems, culture, marketing, and communications. In addition, he ...
Serving Your Community as a Dentist with Dr. Jonathan Spenn at Chicago Midwinter
Nov. 17, 2025

Serving Your Community as a Dentist with Dr. Jonathan Spenn at Chicago Midwinter

Send us a textThere are so many ways to give back in dentistry, and Dr. Jonathan Spenn has definitely found his passion in the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Dr. Spenn is the Midwest Regional Coordinator for the CMDA. After graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, he joined the Army as a dentist. He developed a love of service, which he continues to this day and helps others learn how to do as well.With mission trips both overseas and in your own backya...
Shofu Showdown: Which Products do You Really Need for Your Dental Practice?
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Nov. 12, 2025

Shofu Showdown: Which Products do You Really Need for Your Dental Practice?

Send us a textThe DINKs face off in this special Humpday Happy Hour™ episode to determine which of their favorite SHOFU dental products are *actually* beneficial for optimal patient health and enhanced clinical outcomes. Tune in to find out if your favorite product makes the cut👀Huge thank you to Shofu for making this episode possible!✨Learn more at: https://www.shofu.com/en🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes...