INNOVATION·IN·DENTISTRY

Week to 25 August 2026

This week in dentistry.

What came out, who turned up, who is on stage next, and which numbers moved. Built from our own pages the morning after they were scored, and every line of it links to the page it came from.

169 new episodes · 0 new pages · 4 events ahead · 104 numbers moved · 7 went quiet

19 August 2026 to 25 August 2026

What came out this week

New episodes from the shows we read, grouped by show. The notes are the publisher's, quoted at the opening and linked in full to their own page.

Daily Dental Podcast

  1. 919. One Season at a Time

    25 August 2026 · 5:19

    What if the biggest thing holding your practice back isn't a lack of time, but a lack of focus? In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on a timeless quote from…

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  2. 918. Win or Learn

    24 August 2026 · 5:43

    What if your biggest setback is actually preparing you for your greatest success? In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares the inspiring story of Tenzing Norgay's…

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  3. 917. Back to School for Dentists

    21 August 2026 · 3:24

    Back to school season is a great reminder that learning should never stop. Today, Dr. Killeen encourages dentists to embrace the mindset of a lifelong student…

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  4. 916. Active Optimism Means Putting Your Shoulder to the Wheel

    20 August 2026 · 6:17

    What separates wishful thinking from meaningful progress? In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares the timeless fable of Hercules and the farmer to explore the idea…

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  5. 915. Don't Bury Your Talent

    19 August 2026 · 6:39

    What if the biggest risk isn't failing, but never trying? In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a personal story about encouraging a talented dental assistant to…

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The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

  1. 2582: Partnerships-Navigating Equity, Growth and Retention

    25 August 2026 · 1:08:59

    On today's episode, Alastair MacDonald joins Dr. Mark Costes during the Dental Success Summit 2026 for a powerful conversation on dental practice partnerships,…

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  2. 2581: How AI Can Improve Case Acceptance

    24 August 2026 · 46:33

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Roza Ghamari, CEO and co-founder of Healink, for a conversation about AI, patient engagement, and solving…

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  3. 2580: The Truth About Going Out of Network

    21 August 2026 · 40:49

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions from inside DSN in this Ask Me Anything segment. He starts with a deep dive into the realities…

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  4. 2579: Why Associates Leave and How To Keep Them

    20 August 2026 · 58:38

    On today's episode, Dr. Paul Goodman, also known as Dr. Nacho, speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about why associate dentists leave and how practice…

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  5. 2578: Grow for What

    19 August 2026 · 39:04

    On today's episode, Dr. Bill Keith speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about understanding your freedom number and building a practice with a clear…

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Dental A Team Podcast

  1. #1,193: The Foolproof Way to Build Community Anywhere, Anytime

    25 August 2026 · 25:20

    In this episode, Tiff and Nikki talk about a critical piece under the marketing umbrella: networking with people in your community across different "genres" of…

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  2. #1,192: How To Know If Your Office Suffers From "Artificial Harmony"

    20 August 2026 · 25:28

    Artificial harmony is what happens when teams work alongside each other day in and day out, but never actually talk about what needs to be said. Kiera and Dana…

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  3. #1,191: Breaking Down the Benefits of DSOs

    19 August 2026 · 26:52

    Re-releasing a Dental A-Team podcast fan favorite! Britt is fresh off visiting a ton of practices, many of which are part of dental support organizations…

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The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

  1. 1090: Metric Mondays: Same-Day Collection Percentage:Are We Collecting When Care Happens? - Robyn Theisen

    24 August 2026 · 13:43

    Are your financial systems helping you collect what patients owe when care happens—or are unexpected balances creating extra work for your team later? In this…

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  2. 1089: What Are Your KPIs Telling you? - Adriana Booth

    21 August 2026 · 29:39

    You may be tracking KPIs in your dental practice, but do you know what those numbers are actually telling you? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with…

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  3. 1088: Want a Stronger Team? Start With Self-Awareness - Michelle Wakeman

    19 August 2026 · 30:29

    What does it take to build a stronger team that can think, collaborate, and perform without the dentist stepping in for every decision? In this episode, Kirk…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

  1. Spear Education All-Stars on Prosthodontics, Mentorship & Mastery

    25 August 2026 · 1:09:54

    This throwback episode of the Group Function Podcast captures a candid roundtable originally recorded in August 2021 during a Spear Education virtual summit.…

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  2. AME: Talking Myself Off the Ledge

    24 August 2026 · 28:45

    In this throwback episode of The Alan Mead Experience, Alan dives into the universal struggle every clinician faces: the days (or weeks) when it feels like…

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  3. Very Dental: Losing My Practice and Saving My Life with Dr. Tiffany Paiva

    21 August 2026 · 55:06

    Dr. Tiffany Paiva joins Alan for a deeply candid conversation about addiction, professional burnout, and the emotional toll of practice ownership. From…

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Brace Yourself

  1. From Student to Clinician: Dr Andrea Karumathy on the First Year Out

    24 August 2026 · 1:18:09

    What is it actually like to graduate from dental school and start practising independently? Tune in as Emma and Ana chat with Dr Andrea Karumathy, a 2025…

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  2. Beyond the Degree: Balancing Dentistry and Creative Entrepreneurship with Aaron Ram

    19 August 2026 · 39:26

    In this first episode of Brace Yourself's Student Lead Series for 2026, hosts Emma and Ana sit down with Aaron, a dental student at the University of Melbourne…

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Dental Drills Bits

  1. AI, Accountability & the Opportunities Hiding in Your Dental Practice | Cory Pinegar of REACH, Part 2

    24 August 2026 · 29:04

    Technology can help your dental practice do more—but it shouldn't replace the human experience that keeps patients coming back. In Part 2 of our conversation…

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  2. Rethinking Dental Staffing: People, Technology & Creating Capacity | Cory Pinegar of REACH, Part 1

    24 August 2026 · 28:43

    What if your staffing problem isn't simply about finding more people? In Part 1 of this special two-part Dental Drill Bits conversation, Dana Pardue and Sandy…

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Dental Hygiene Basics

  1. 180: How I Explain Periodontal Disease to My Patients

    24 August 2026 · 21:38

    Patient education is one of the most important—and often overlooked—skills developed in dental hygiene school. Dental hygienists will find themselves…

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  2. 179: Building a Meaningful DH Career with Amber Lovatos, LatinaRDH

    19 August 2026 · 30:54

    Amber Lovatos shares the practical realities of her RDH origin story, from first-generation Mexican American and single teen mom to now a public health dental…

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Dental Practice Heroes

  1. Implementation Usually Fails in 1 of These 3 Areas

    25 August 2026 · 18:24

    We break down why the same operational problems keep resurfacing even after everyone “agrees” in a meeting. We share a simple leadership framework that turns…

  2. How to Train the Assistant Every Other Dentist Wants w/ Kevin Henry

    20 August 2026 · 42:25

    Kevin Henry

    Every dentist wants an assistant who anticipates their needs without being asked. Almost nobody does what it takes to get there. Kevin Henry, dental journalist…

Dental Unfiltered

  1. Episode 222 | Dental Unfiltered | Reclaim Your Operatory w/Dr. Aaron Nicholas

    25 August 2026 · 31:57

    Speed and quality aren’t opposites, when you have a true clinical system, they actually depend on each other.In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt Brown…

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  2. Episode 221 | Management Unfiltered | 3 Surprises In An Office You Can Avoid

    19 August 2026 · 31:55

    Every dental practice owner knows the feeling—an unexpected resignation, a sudden cash flow dip, or a surprise equipment breakdown that throws the entire day…

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Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

  1. Dr. Tommy Murph : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1730

    24 August 2026 · 46:38

    In this episode, Howard Farran podcasts live from Guatemala with Dr. Tommy Murph — the Myrtle Beach–area general dentist and Dentaltown legend behind more than…

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  2. Dr. Peeyush Ranjan : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1729

    20 August 2026 · 1:11:23

    In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Peeyush Ranjan, a board-certified pediatric dentist in both the United States and Canada and the owner of…

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Dentists Who Invest Podcast

  1. "I Retired In My 30s" with Dr Andy Egwim [CPD Available]

    24 August 2026 · 31:19

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at ———————————————————————UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for…

  2. How To Stop Overpaying For Dental Indemnity with Tom Chaston [CPD Available]

    20 August 2026 · 26:24

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at ———————————————————————UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for…

Evidence in Orthodontics

  1. 48- How General Dentists Can Intercept Palatal Canines

    24 August 2026 · 3:20

    Early Diagnosis of Palatally Displaced Maxillary Canines - Importance: Early detection prevents complex surgical interventions. - Timing: By age 10, the canine…

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  2. 47- Do Laceback Ligatures Really Work

    20 August 2026 · 2:44

    Key Findings on Laceback Ligatures: - Lacebacks are not effective in controlling incisor position. - Resulted in more anchorage loss; 0.8 mm mesial movement of…

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OstrowTalk

  1. [Blog] Is This Medication Working Yet?

    25 August 2026 · 24:22

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast outlines a clinical strategy for assessing the effectiveness of medications in patients with…

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  2. OstrowTalk: TMD and Limited Mouth Opening w/Dr. Gannon Lee

    20 August 2026 · 8:55

    This episode explores the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular joint disorders, focusing on limited mouth opening, its causes, and treatment options.…

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The Dental Billing Podcast

  1. Protocol Vs Standard Of Care In Dental X Rays with Jen Lyman, RDH

    25 August 2026 · 33:57

    Someone on the internet said it’s “no longer protocol” to take x-rays at recall, and that one word is where the real danger starts. Radiographs are not a habit…

  2. Ericka Aguilar Gets Interviewed (Finally)

    23 August 2026 · 26:45

    A lot of dental billing advice online is loud, confident, and wrong and the cost shows up months later as denials, write-offs, and clawbacks. So we flipped the…

The Dental Lighthouse with Dr. Jason Tanoory

  1. 179: Power to Change Friday Book Club: Part 5

    21 August 2026 · 27:59

    In the final installment of The Power to Change Book Club series, Dr. Jason brings the entire journey full circle with one of the book’s most important…

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  2. 178: Most Practice Owners Underpay Themselves

    19 August 2026 · 21:47

    Most practice owners are wearing multiple hats, but only getting paid for one of them. In this episode, Dr. Jason breaks down a common financial blind spot…

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The Dental Marketer

  1. Dental Cash Flow Lesson: Don’t Let One Employee Own Billing | Dr. Rasheeda Johnson | FF

    24 August 2026

    What happens when a busy, productive practice still can’t pay its bills? In this Fail Forward episode, Dr. Rasheeda Johnson shares the hard lesson that changed…

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  2. Dental Startup or Acquisition: How to Choose Your Ownership Path | Michael Dinsio | 621

    20 August 2026

    Michael Dinsio

    Choosing between a startup and an acquisition is not just a business decision, it is a vision decision. In this popular rerun episode, Michael sits down with…

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The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

  1. #794: Two Cents 8/22 - When is the next recession?; Invest or Gamble?; Lifetime Cost of a Dog

    22 August 2026 · 49:21

    Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and…

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  2. #793: Should You Go Out of Network? Part 2: How Dentists Can Make the Transition

    19 August 2026 · 1:00:04

    On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Christine continue their discussion on going out of network by focusing on what happens after you've made…

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The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast

  1. Ep. 797 - The 3D Printer That Could Replace Your Mill

    24 August 2026 · 39:00

    What if you could hand a patient their finished crown before they even leave the chair — and it cost you $22 to make? Chairside 3D printing is no longer a…

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  2. Ep. 796 - Why Dental Implant Disease Moves Faster—and What You Can Do About It

    20 August 2026 · 29:00

    Jon Suzuki

    Are you treating patients with dental implants the same way you treat natural teeth — and could that approach be putting those implants at risk? Dr. Jon Suzuki…

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The Omni Dental Podcast

  1. Dental Care for Frequent Flyers: How to Protect Your Teeth While Traveling

    24 August 2026 · 24:16

    Frequent flying can expose your teeth and gums to dehydration, pressure changes, and disrupted oral care routines. This episode covers practical dental care…

  2. Foods That Naturally Clean Your Teeth: Best Choices for Better Oral Health

    21 August 2026 · 21:18

    Certain foods can support cleaner teeth by increasing saliva flow, gently removing food particles, and providing minerals that strengthen enamel. This episode…

People

New names, and who kept turning up

Pages that did not exist last week, people the guest matcher named for the first time, and the names that came up most.

First time on a show we read

Named most often

Matched by full name against the pages we already publish. A partial match is never merged, so somebody can be on an episode this week and not in this list.

25 August 2026 to 8 September 2026

Who is on stage next

Everything starting inside the next fortnight, checked against the organizer's own site. Where a speaker list was captured, the people on it who already have a page here are linked.

27 August 2026 to 29 August 2026

ACP Digital Dentistry Symposium

American College of Prosthodontists · Virtual · United States

The organizer has published no speaker list yet.

30 August 2026 to 1 September 2026

Dental RCM Bootcamp

Zentist · The Westin Nashville · Nashville, TN · United States

The organizer has published no speaker list yet.

4 September 2026 to 7 September 2026

FDI World Dental Congress

FDI World Dental Federation · Prague · Czech Republic

30,000+ —participants at the 2025 Congress, including delegates and exhibition visitors, per FDIsource

The organizer has published no speaker list yet.

24 August 2026 to 25 August 2026

What moved

Every number on this site is worked out again each week from public sources. Here is what changed since the last run, and which piece of the score did it.

131 of 1703 pages carry a number, up from 148 last run. Nobody starts with one. We score a page once three independent sources back it up.

First number

Numbers that changed

  1. Shawn Zajas

    Influence Score23.9 → 20.0-3.9

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 42.4 → 22.7.See the whole working

  2. Dr. Maggie Augustyn

    Influence Score37.0 → 34.1-2.9

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 38.3 → 23.9.See the whole working

  3. Kyle Fagala

    Influence Score38.2 → 35.3-2.9Innovation Score26.1 → 26.0-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 27.4 → 12.8.See the whole working

  4. Paula Quinn

    Influence Score32.1 → 29.2-2.9Innovation Score35.0 → 34.9-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 39.5 → 24.8.See the whole working

  5. Addison Killeen

    Influence Score41.6 → 38.9-2.7Innovation Score38.9 → 38.8-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 42.5 → 29.1.See the whole working

  6. Patrick Chavoustie

    Influence Score29.3 → 26.6-2.7Innovation Score37.2 → 37.1-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 24.3 → 11.2.See the whole working

  7. Summer Kassmel

    Influence Score30.4 → 27.8-2.6Innovation Score29.1 → 29.0-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 41.7 → 28.7.See the whole working

  8. Paul Etchison

    Influence Score55.1 → 53.0-2.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 45.6 → 35.1.See the whole working

  9. Bruce B. Baird

    Influence Score55.5 → 53.5-2.0Innovation Score25.0 → 24.9-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 47.8 → 37.7.See the whole working

  10. Leon Klempner

    Influence Score25.2 → 23.3-1.9Innovation Score35.2 → 35.1-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 16.2 → 6.7.See the whole working

  11. Justin D. Moody

    Influence Score43.7 → 42.0-1.7Innovation Score25.2 → 25.1-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 34.3 → 25.9.See the whole working

  12. Jesse Green

    Influence Score29.0 → 27.4-1.6Innovation Score38.7 → 38.6-0.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 18.5 → 10.4.See the whole working

104 pages changed in total. The 12 that moved furthest are here.

Places gained and lost

Place counted among the 131 pages carrying a number, best first. A page with no number is not last, it is unplaced.

The method is published and it changes. Both runs above used v1-pending, so what moved here is the people and the sources, not the measure.Read what we measure

Still going?

Who went quiet, and who came back

A show is quiet once it has published nothing for 90 days. We check that every week, which nobody else does, and we say it out loud whichever way it goes.

Went quiet

Came back

291 of the 732 feeds we read are still publishing. The rest stay listed and stay labelled.See every show

Composed from the scoring run of 25 August 2026, against the run before it. Something wrong here?Tell us and we fix it