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Teeth Matter

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Last episode 13 October 2026. Still going.

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Hosted by Ellie Halabian

<p>Real talk between different dental professionals to help the rest of us navigate our careers and get us to where we want to be.</p>

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Episodes

84 episodes in the feed on 8 November 2026.

  1. —Choosing the Right Loupes, Ergonomics, and the Future of Visualization in Dentistry13 October 2026 · 2:52:21
  2. —"The Dentist", Not "a Dentist": How to Build a Practice That Doesn't Compete on Price | Dr Chris Ramsey DMD1 September 2026 · 2:52:25
  3. —Beyond "Turkey Teeth": What Every Dentist Should Know About Dental Tourism | Dr Eyup Celik25 August 2026 · 54:11
  4. —Burnout Isn't the Problem. Your Systems Are | Dr Yulia Salmeron DMD21 July 2026 · 47:37
  5. —Is Australia Ahead of the Curve? | Maria Lucas. Oral Health Therapist3 June 2026 · 42:31
  6. —You Can Rebuild Success Anywhere | Dr Mike Jin DDS19 May 2026 · 1:09:07
  7. —How Dentistry Can Thrive in the Digital Age: Robbi Jan7 April 2026 · 37:48
  8. —The Real OC Dentist | Dr Guitta Harb DMD10 March 2026 · 53:07
  9. —The Path to Prestige | Dr Sarah Jebreil DDS20 February 2026 · 39:41
  10. —Revolutionizing Dental Care with Slate Floss | Dr Danny Snyder DMD3 February 2026 · 57:30
  11. —Beyond the Scalpel: Navigating Dentistry & Empowerment | Dr Erin Sheffield DDS20 January 2026 · 43:12
  12. —New Year, New Chapter: Life After Residency & Building a Career with Intention | Dr Brendan Gallagher, DDS30 December 2025 · 49:34 · Brendan Gallagher
  13. —The One Endo Revolution | Dr Dean Saccomanno DDS2 December 2025 · 1:01:23
  14. —Tips for Aspiring Practice Owners | Alan Withall29 October 2025 · 43:56
  15. —Creating a Brand Bible for Success | Dr Anthony Nguyen DDS14 October 2025 · 27:09
  16. —Selling, Scaling, and Starting Over | Dr Jim Arnold, DDS30 September 2025 · 39:41
  17. —Creating Impact in Modern Dentistry | Dr Abdi Sameni, DDS16 September 2025 · 55:00 · Abdi Sameni
  18. —How to Build High-End Dental Practices in Saturated Markets | Dr. Rhonda Kalasho, DDS23 July 2025 · 42:44
  19. —Choices That Shape Your Career: PART 3 | Dr Naved Fatmi, DMD8 July 2025 · 30:18
  20. —Choices That Shape Your Career: PART 2 | Dr Naved Fatmi, DMD25 June 2025 · 31:17
  21. —Choices That Shape Your Career: PART 1 | Dr Naved Fatmi, DMD10 June 2025 · 33:43
  22. —What It Means To Be A Kois Dentist | Dr Paresh Shah, DMD27 May 2025 · 49:36
  23. —Designing a Niche: How I Built a Cosmetic Powerhouse | Dr Tejas Patel DDS13 May 2025 · 44:02 · Tejas Patel
  24. —Inside Beverly Hills Dental Lab: Innovation, Certification & Growth | Sam Alawie, MDT29 April 2025 · 42:15
  25. —Work Smarter: How to Streamline Your Ortho Workflow | Dr Joshua Adcox, DDS15 April 2025 · 45:42
  26. —The Bulletproof Approach to Dentistry | Dr Craig Spodak, DMD1 April 2025 · 44:32 · Craig Spodak
  27. —The Hidden Link Between Your Bite, Breathing & Health | Dr Victor Khatchaturian, DDS18 March 2025 · 49:31
  28. —Precision, Preservation & Patient Care | Dr Mehrdad Raz, DDS4 March 2025 · 47:34
  29. —Dentistry By Design: Systems, Technology & Innovation | Paul Vigario18 February 2025 · 48:52
  30. —Scaling Success: Holistic Dentistry, Growing Practices & the Power of Systems | Dr Renae Sweeney, DMD28 January 2025 · 34:35
  31. —Navigating Dental Practice Transitions | Steven Au14 January 2025 · 52:20
  32. —New Year, New Perspective: Ditch Resolutions for Real Growth | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS1 January 2025 · 7:51
  33. —Building a Legacy in Dentistry: A Dual Perspective | Dr. Adamo Notarantonio & Dr. Amanda Seay17 December 2024 · 1:02:21
  34. —Redefining My Path: Life Updates, Tough Decisions, and Investing in Growth | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS3 December 2024 · 8:34
  35. —From Broke Student to Billion-Dollar Dentist: A Playbook for Success | Dr Jon Marashi, DDS20 November 2024 · 47:37
  36. —From Broke to Beam Street | Dr Lewis Chen, DDS13 November 2024 · 27:35
  37. —Less is More: A Biomimetic Approach to Dentistry | Dr Jennifer Haddad, DDS5 November 2024 · 44:25
  38. —First Time Practice Owner | Dr Varisha Parikh, DMD22 October 2024 · 34:53
  39. —The Team Behind the Smile with Ceramist Ricardo Malise8 October 2024 · 35:47
  40. —My Top 5 | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS24 September 2024 · 9:40
  41. —My Two-Week Recharge | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS17 September 2024 · 7:23
  42. —Honesty Is The Way To Go | Dr Minoo Ghamari, DDS3 September 2024 · 27:18
  43. —The Heart of Giving: How The Smile Zone is Making a Difference with Founder Dora Pesqueda13 August 2024 · 17:49
  44. —Beyond Work: Embracing New Hobbies | Dr Charlie Cage, DDS30 July 2024 · 56:33
  45. —Crossing Borders: Studying Dental School Abroad | Dr Dylan Sharma23 July 2024 · 42:44
  46. —Leveraging Social Media for Dental Success | Dr Avi Patel, DDS17 July 2024 · 49:07 · Avi Patel
  47. —The Art of Creating New Habits | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS2 July 2024 · 14:51
  48. —How To Live A Better Life As A Dentist | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS25 June 2024 · 9:08
  49. —Trust Yourself | Dr Sonia Chopra, DDS18 June 2024 · 23:10
  50. —The Gratitude Effect: Changing Your Life One Thank You at a Time | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS11 June 2024 · 7:37
  51. —The Disconnect | Loren King, RDH4 June 2024 · 47:01 · Loren King
  52. —Glow Up Season | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS29 May 2024 · 5:11
  53. —Building a Profitable Culture | Kirk Teachout16 April 2024 · 41:19 · Kirk Teachout
  54. —From Dentist to Wellness Guru | Dr Uche Odiatu, DMD2 April 2024 · 36:31 · Uche Odiatu
  55. —Spring Newness & Intentions | Dr Tara Aboumahboub, DMD26 March 2024 · 57:42 · Tara Aboumahboub
  56. —Accidents Happen | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS12 March 2024 · 9:08
  57. —The 5 Pillars to Happiness | Dr Christina Radics5 March 2024 · 47:13
  58. —House Call Dentistry | Dr Ashleigh Robinson, DDS27 February 2024 · 24:19
  59. —Rooting for Change: From Endodontist to Life Coach | Dr Natanya Brown, DMD20 February 2024 · 46:34
  60. —Rx to Drills: A PharmD's Journey into Dentistry | Dr Connie Wang DMD13 February 2024 · 41:40
  61. —Ergonomics & Pain-free Practices | Dr Natasha Sarwar, DDS6 February 2024 · 39:58
  62. —Empower HER: Overcoming the Fear of Negotiation | Dr Ellie Halabian DDS26 January 2024 · 10:58
  63. —Smiles and Success: Aligning the Personal and Professional | Dr Jamie Ko, DDS5 January 2024 · 45:03
  64. —Cultivating Thankfulness in Every Chapter of Life | Dr Tarryn MacCarthy DMD26 December 2023 · 45:50 · Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy
  65. —The Rise of a Dental Maverick: From Worst Dentist Ever to Biomimetic Specialist | Dr Vincent Buscemi DDS18 December 2023 · 33:21 · Dr. Vincent Buscemi
  66. —Tiny Teeth, Big Joy: A Pediatric Dentist's Triad to Happiness | Dr Trudy Ann Frazer22 November 2023 · 56:13
  67. —Job Hunting: Do’s and Dont's | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS16 November 2023 · 13:18
  68. —A day in the life of a 29 year old dentist | Dr Jossen Gasteleum DMD7 November 2023 · 30:05
  69. —Transforming Lives Through Health and Wellness | Dr Robert Kim DDS31 October 2023 · 40:10
  70. —Money Matters Q&A: Navigating Investments, Retirement Plans, and Disability with the Financial Expert | Yanislet Fernandez24 October 2023 · 57:09
  71. —Journey of a Pediatric Dentist: From Early Dreams to Multifaceted Roles | Dr Nikhil Sharma, DMD18 October 2023 · 30:02
  72. —Leveraging Free Resources for Practice Growth and Prosperity | Dr Patrick Anghel, DDS11 October 2023 · 32:28
  73. —Shedding Toxicity: Crafting a Healthier Work-Life | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS26 September 2023 · 12:14
  74. —Unveiling Aspirations and Challenges in Dentistry: A Candid Conversation with a Miss NY Pageant Contestant | Dr Melani Silvestrini, DMD5 September 2023 · 30:32
  75. —Unveiling Authenticity as a Brand Ambassador: Originality, Social Responsibility, and Navigating Mental Health | Dr Hamza Gaj DMD21 August 2023 · 33:33
  76. —The Mentally Resilient Dentist: Finding Reassurance and Success in Struggle | Dr Kyle Stanley DDS4 August 2023 · 26:22 · Kyle Stanley
  77. —The Journey of Public Health to Private Practice: Frustrations, Benefits, and Transitions | Dr Steven Lu DDS28 July 2023 · 46:28
  78. —Achieve Greatness with Intentionality | Dr Ryan Coulon, DDS21 July 2023 · 1:16:58
  79. —It's Okay. We All Do It. | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS14 July 2023 · 8:29
  80. —The Dentist & The Creator | Dr Avi Patel, DDS3 July 2023 · 49:07 · Avi Patel
  81. —My Way | Dr Ellie Halabian, DDS19 June 2023 · 11:37
  82. —Two Cities. Same Old Dentistry. | Dr Sarah Saunders, DMD8 June 2023 · 35:29
  83. —Life After Residency | Dr Adam Herskovits, DDS1 June 2023 · 32:35
  84. —Welcome to Teeth Matter29 May 2023 · 1:06

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Brendan GallagherAbdi SameniTejas PatelCraig SpodakAvi PatelLoren KingKirk TeachoutUche OdiatuTara AboumahboubDr. Tarryn MacCarthyDr. Vincent BuscemiKyle Stanley

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