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The Real Talk of Dental

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Last episode 21 August 2026. Still going.

Hosted by Brandi Marzolino

The Real Talk of Dental is not your average industry podcast—it’s a soul-shaking, BS-busting, variety show for dental professionals who are done faking fine. Hosted by Brandi Marzolino—a 20-year dental vet, leadership coach, and cultural truth-teller—this show rips off the polite mask and digs into the real issues behind the front desk: burnout, boundaries, broken systems, and the human stories no one’s talking about. Expect sharp leadership insights, anonymous confessions, chaotic call-ins, sketch-style reenactments, and mic-drop moments that make you laugh, cry, cringe, and breathe a little deeper. This is for the dentists secretly, or not-so-secretly, in therapy, the OMs carrying too much, the hygienists questioning everything, the team members who just want to feel seen – and the industry partners, vendors, and DSO players navigating the business of dentistry while trying to make it a little more human. With weekly episodes that blend industry expertise, emotional intelligence, and unapologetic humor—plus recurring segments like X-Ray Vision, Trauma Drama Theater, and the Real Talk Hotline—this is where the dental world gets real. Because in this office? Truth is the treatment plan. And humor? That’s the local anesthetic. Hit play. We saved you a seat.

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Episodes

58 episodes in the feed on 24 August 2026.

  1. 57057: Half of Dental Assistants Want to Quit. Here's Why | Kevin Henry21 August 2026 · 32:37 · Kevin Henry
  2. 56056: She Was Pushed Out at 56. Then Reinvented Herself | Lorie Streeter14 August 2026 · 41:52
  3. 55055: Your Team Isn't Lazy, Your Project Has No Manager | Abby Hogan7 August 2026 · 39:52
  4. 54054: Why Selling to a DSO Might Cost You Millions | Mike Baird31 July 2026 · 41:32 · Mike Baird
  5. 53053: What Does Dr. Brett Kessler REALLY Think? Hear It From Him24 July 2026 · 37:42
  6. 52052: 40% of Her Dental Clients Quit in One Week. Here's How She Rebuilt | Brittany Rogars17 July 2026 · 39:49 · Brittany Rogars
  7. 51051: Why Your Benefits Plan Could Get You Sued | Emily Stellflug10 July 2026 · 41:07
  8. 50050: Episode 50 Meets 10 Years of Dental Entrepreneur Woman | Anne Duffy3 July 2026 · 38:44 · Anne Duffy
  9. 49049: The Most Undervalued Person in Your Practice | Wayne Glassoff26 June 2026 · 41:49
  10. 48048: Affairs, Death, and Practice Valuation: Protect What You Built | Mary Fisher-Day19 June 2026 · 40:17
  11. 47047: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill in Dentistry | Ralf Tomandl12 June 2026 · 44:30
  12. 46046: Think ChatGPT Is Your HR Department? Think Again. | Kara Kelley5 June 2026 · 37:27 · Kara Kelley
  13. 45045: Why “Pick Me” Thirsty Energy Is Hurting Dentistry More Than Helping It | Beverly Wilburn29 May 2026 · 38:20
  14. 44044: The AI Tool Changing Dentistry Forever (And Why Human Connection Matters More Than Ever) | Danny Bessonov22 May 2026 · 39:10
  15. 43043: She Turned Dental Hygiene Into a $40K/Month Business (And Rewrote the Rules) | Sade Morel15 May 2026 · 39:31
  16. 42042: The Hidden Cost of Success, Panic Attacks, Pressure, and the Truth Dentists Don’t Say Out Loud | Dr. Eric Recker8 May 2026 · 48:33
  17. 41041: There’s No Hygiene Shortage… There’s a Culture Problem | Jennifer Steadman1 May 2026 · 44:53 · Jennifer Steadman
  18. 40040: What’s Really in Dental Waterlines? The Safety Risk That Could Shut Down Your Practice | Landon Hilliard24 April 2026 · 30:57
  19. 39039: Why Dentists Lose Money in Practice Deals. The Real Estate Truth No One Tells You | Kyle Wheeler17 April 2026 · 35:37
  20. 38038: 42 Years in Dentistry Revealed This. The Truth About Infection Control and Training Gaps | Sherrie Busby10 April 2026 · 38:57
  21. 37037: From Misdiagnosis to Pushing Boundaries with Tech. How AI Is Changing Dentistry Forever | Wardah Inam3 April 2026 · 42:31 · Wardah Inam
  22. 36036: The Future of Dental Events. Why Traditional Conferences Are Failing Vendors | Michael Scott27 March 2026 · 44:44
  23. 35035: The Dentist Expectation Gap. Why New Grads and Practice Owners Clash | Dr. Anushka Gaglani20 March 2026 · 40:06
  24. 34034: Dental Hygiene vs Dentistry? Inside the Industry War No One Wants to Admit with Kendra Flowers13 March 2026 · 40:12
  25. 33033: Burned Out as a Dentist? Dr. Laura Brenner on Quitting Chairside Dentistry Without Regret6 March 2026 · 44:34 · Dr. Laura Brenner
  26. 32032: Why So Many Dentists Are Quietly Grieving with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar27 February 2026 · 43:48
  27. 31031: The Hardest Year of His Life. ADA Presidency, Fluoride Debate, and Leadership in Crisis with Dr. Brett Kessler20 February 2026 · 43:58
  28. 30030: When Caring Costs Too Much. Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, and Healing in Dentistry with Lori Bulloch13 February 2026 · 33:03 · Lori Bulloch
  29. 29029: Living Paycheck to Paycheck After 42 Years in Dentistry, Breaking Free from Burnout and Comparison | Dr. Alan Stern6 February 2026 · 35:55 · Dr. Alan Stern
  30. 28028: The Mental Health Crisis in Dentistry and the Systems Causing It | Linda Kane30 January 2026 · 41:31 · Linda Kane
  31. 27027: When Dentistry Breaks You: Burnout, Anxiety, and Reclaiming Your Career (and why you should listen to the band Phish and hug a tree)23 January 2026 · 35:44 · Eric Block
  32. 26026: Imposter Syndrome in Dentistry: How to Build Confidence as a New Associate | Dr. Connie Wang16 January 2026 · 37:52
  33. 25025: Through a Daughter’s Eyes: The Hidden Cost of Mom Building a Dental Practice | Olivia Woo9 January 2026 · 31:53
  34. 24024: Finding Your Voice: Storytelling, Marketing, and the Courage to Evolve | Marissa Gonzales2 January 2026 · 31:26
  35. 23023: The Climb Matters More Than the Summit: Leadership, AI, and Inner Peace in Dentistry | Nathaniel Baker26 December 2025 · 44:14
  36. 22022: Beyond the Chair: Identity, Influence, and the Art of Modern Dentistry19 December 2025 · 36:28
  37. 21021: From Chaos to Clarity: The Open Dental Secrets That Transform Practices | Brittany Rogars12 December 2025 · 33:34 · Brittany Rogars
  38. 20020: Dirty Dentistry: The Hidden Danger in Your Waterlines | Steve Craig5 December 2025 · 40:23
  39. 19019: Motherhood, $2M Debt, and the Hidden Pain of Ownership: The Truth No One Tells Women in Dentistry28 November 2025 · 38:44
  40. 18018: Why Associates Leave: The Real Cost of Debt, Disconnection & Broken Mentorship | Dr. Jeff Grove21 November 2025 · 43:38
  41. 17017:The Joy-Filled Dentist: Building a Career Rooted in Service and Purpose | Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas14 November 2025 · 33:09 · Tanya Sue Maestas
  42. 16016: The Unseen Backbone of Dentistry: Advocating for Dental Assistants | Joanne Ignatov7 November 2025 · 33:46
  43. 15015: Aligned, Awake, and Pain-Free: The Hygienist’s Path to Wholeness | Caitlin Parsons31 October 2025 · 41:43
  44. 14014: Your Vibe Is Showing: What Your Style Says About Your Leadership | Kelly Duggan24 October 2025 · 34:30
  45. 13013: From Hourly Wage to Financially Crushing It: Finding Your Worth as a Hygienist | Trish Mooradian17 October 2025 · 36:01
  46. 12012: Rebuilding from Within: Reinvention, Awakening, and Leading with Heart | Nicole Toudouze10 October 2025 · 38:13
  47. 11011: Crash Landing to Breakthrough: A Dentist’s Journey from 10 Practices to True Freedom | Dr Jeff Grove3 October 2025 · 48:09
  48. 10010: Why Accrual Accounting Is Dentistry’s Untapped Superpower | Ken Kaufman26 September 2025 · 37:34 · Ken Kaufman
  49. 9009: Why Access to Care Is Dentistry’s Biggest Blind Spot | Crystal Spring19 September 2025 · 36:43
  50. 8008: Why Judging Dental Teams by Looks is Killing Culture | Edna Abreu on Real Leadership12 September 2025 · 33:09
  51. 7007: Not a Family, Not a Cult - It’s a Dental Practice: JB Gets Real5 September 2025 · 46:08
  52. 6006: Burnout, Loss & Reinvention: The Truth About Dentistry No One Tells You with Doug Fettig29 August 2025 · 41:11
  53. 5005: Why This Dentist Walked Away from the Operatory (and Found Freedom in Coaching) | Laura Schwindt22 August 2025 · 48:35 · Dr. Laura Schwindt
  54. 4004: The Unspoken Truth About Women in Dental Leadership (and Why It’s Time to Change It)15 August 2025 · 18:13
  55. 3003: Burnout, Boundaries & Boss Moves: Real Talk for Dental Hygienists8 August 2025 · 37:07
  56. 2002: You Never Know Who’s Listening: How Radical Honesty Changes Everything1 August 2025 · 46:48
  57. 1001: Is Anyone Really OK in Dental?1 August 2025 · 20:08
  58. —TRAILER | This is The Real Talk of Dental16 July 2025 · 1:12

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Kevin HenryMike BairdBrittany RogarsAnne DuffyKara KelleyJennifer SteadmanWardah InamDr. Laura BrennerLori BullochDr. Alan SternLinda KaneEric BlockTanya Sue MaestasKen KaufmanDr. Laura Schwindt

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