INNOVATION·IN·DENTISTRY

Week to 4 October 2026

This week in dentistry.

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

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.

4 October 2026 to 18 October 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.

8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026

Dental World

Dental World / Hungexpo · Budapest · Hungary

The organizer has published no speaker list yet.

8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026

DEO Revenue Intensive

Dentist Entrepreneur Organization · Gaylord Texan · Grapevine, TX · United States

The speaker list is behind a members-only login.

27 September 2026 to 4 October 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.

139 of 1724 pages carry a number, up from 139 last run. Nobody starts with one. We score a page once three independent sources back it up.

Numbers that changed

  1. Shawn Zajas

    Innovation Score30.8 → 38.4+7.6

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 48.3 → 98.9.See the whole working

  2. Leon Klempner

    Innovation Score32.3 → 35.6+3.3

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 75.6 → 97.2.See the whole working

  3. David Keir

    Innovation Score35.7 → 37.7+2.0

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 86.7 → 100.0.See the whole working

  4. Jeff Buske

    Influence Score36.0 → 35.9-0.1Innovation Score34.3 → 36.1+1.8

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 86.7 → 98.3.See the whole working

  5. Chris Marshall

    Innovation Score33.4 → 34.7+1.3

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 90.0 → 98.3.See the whole working

  6. Dayna Johnson

    Influence Score41.0 → 42.1+1.1

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 32.4 → 37.9.See the whole working

  7. Blake Hamblin

    Influence Score45.7 → 46.7+1.0Innovation Score35.0 → 35.1+0.1

    Moved furthest: I1 Audience reach — the strongest channel they own, 90.5 → 93.9.See the whole working

  8. Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy

    Influence Score32.1 → 33.1+1.0

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 15.1 → 20.2.See the whole working

  9. Martin Mendelson

    Influence Score27.9 → 28.9+1.0

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 30.1 → 34.6.See the whole working

  10. Gary Bird

    Influence Score49.6 → 50.5+0.9

    Moved furthest: I1 Audience reach — the strongest channel they own, 90.5 → 93.9.See the whole working

  11. Eric Block

    Innovation Score37.4 → 38.1+0.7

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 93.9 → 98.3.See the whole working

  12. Ericka Aguilar

    Innovation Score35.8 → 36.5+0.7

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 93.3 → 97.8.See the whole working

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

Places gained and lost

Place counted among the 139 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 v1.2, 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

278 of the 731 feeds we read are still publishing. The rest stay listed and stay labelled.See every show

28 September 2026 to 4 October 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. 947. Run Your Own Race

    2 October 2026 · 5:11

    In this episode, Dr. Killeen uses an endurance racing lesson to explore why trying to change everything at once rarely works. You can start fast with a new…

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  2. 946. Brick by Brick

    1 October 2026 · 6:27

    Dr. Killeen shares two stories that illustrate the difference between simply doing the work and understanding what you are building. Whether it is a cathedral…

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  3. 945. What's Right, Not Who's Right

    30 September 2026 · 5:47

    Dr. Killeen explores the idea that being willing to be wrong can be a powerful advantage. Dentists and practice owners are used to being the person with the…

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  4. 944. Choose Truth Over Comfort

    29 September 2026 · 5:56

    Today, Dr. Killeen explores several patterns commonly found in unhappy people and how those same habits can show up in dental practice owners. From choosing…

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  5. 943. What If You Hired a World-Class CEO?

    28 September 2026 · 4:29

    In today's episode, Dr. Killeen runs a thought experiment around, what would happen if you hired a world-class CEO to run your dental practice? What would they…

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The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

  1. 2610: Workshopping Leadership

    2 October 2026 · 1:00:51

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes speaks to DSI Mastermind members about the difference between having the right information and putting it to work. He…

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  2. 2609: Is Your PPO Contract Costing You More Than You Think?

    1 October 2026 · 49:36

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with BoomCloud founder Jordan Comstock about rising practice costs, flat PPO reimbursements, and the write-offs that…

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  3. 2608: Is Hustle Dead?

    30 September 2026 · 1:03:19

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares how practice owners can make more progress while spending fewer hours at work. He explains why hard work is…

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  4. 2607: What to Fix When Your Dental Day Starts Falling Apart

    29 September 2026 · 56:33

    On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas presents a practical framework for identifying where the dental day starts to go sideways and what to do before small…

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  5. 2606: From Office Manager to Helping Dental Practices Modernize Payments

    28 September 2026 · 40:37

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Bryanna Walker of Flex Dental Solutions to talk about her journey from dental assisting and office…

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Dental A Team Podcast

  1. #1,210: Yes, You ARE Allowed to Align Your Life Goals With Practice Growth

    1 October 2026 · 19:05

    Practice success doesn't always equal personal life happiness. Kiera talks about the Yes Success Model, and how to align your business goals with your personal…

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  2. #1,209: Let's Have a Real Conversation About End of Year Planning

    30 September 2026 · 26:46

    It's Kiera and Britt on the pod together, with listeners getting a live look into how the Dental A-Team is thinking about the year's end — plus ideas as to…

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  3. #1,208: Avoid the Artificial Yes: Why Accepted Treatment Still Falls Off the Schedule

    29 September 2026 · 26:44

    Dentistry is most important when a patient is in the practice. As soon as they leave, there are a million other parts of their life competing for priority.…

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The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

  1. 1107: Dentistry Is Changing - How to Write Your Own Ticket Without Losing Yourself - Dr. Mitch Hopkins

    2 October 2026 · 31:41

    Dentistry is changing, and with more pressure, comparison, and noise in the profession, it can be easy for dentists to lose sight of what they actually want…

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  2. 1106: Great Onboarding — Secret to Long-Term Retention - Jenni Poulos

    30 September 2026 · 30:10

    Great onboarding does more than teach a new team member how to do a job. It creates clarity, connection, and a path toward long-term success in the practice.…

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  3. 1105: Gross Collection Rate vs Net Collection Rate — Which One Actually Matters? - Carlie Einerson

    28 September 2026 · 14:34

    Are you collecting everything your practice produces, and do you know how much dentistry you are writing off before those dollars ever become collectible? In…

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The Underdog Dentist Show - Dentistry, Dental Marketing Business Podcast from Gireesh Likhyani

  1. Data Driven Decision Making: How We Make Better Business Decisions - Likhyani Group Insider Episode w/ Dr. Gireesh and Dr. Nikhil // Season 6 - Ep. #08

    3 October 2026 · 20:19

    How do you make better business decisions? Do you trust the data, follow your intuition, ask AI, or combine all three? In this episode of The Underdog Dentist…

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  2. How Doctors Can Use AI to Build Better Patient Relationships w/ Dr. Gireesh Likhyani // Season 6 - Ep. #07

    2 October 2026 · 13:25

    How can doctors use AI without making healthcare feel less human? Patients are already using AI to understand symptoms, prepare questions, make sense of health…

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  3. How We Built Our Work Culture Across India & Singapore - Likhyani Group Insider Episode w/ Dr. Gireesh and Dr. Nikhil // Season 6 - Ep. #06

    1 October 2026 · 20:48

    How do you manage a remote team without turning remote work into constant meetings, endless messages, and micromanagement? In this episode of The Underdog…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

  1. Very Dental: A New Twist on Dental Instruments with Kyle Lim of Power Dental Group

    2 October 2026 · 36:19

    Alan welcomes Kyle Lim, the dynamic owner of Power Dental Group, to discuss how a second-generation family sharpening and retipping business evolved into a…

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  2. Very Dental Classics: The Implant Pathway Story with Dr. Justin Moody

    29 September 2026 · 58:36

    Justin D. Moody

    In this throwback episode Dr. Justin Moody joins Alan to chronicle the remarkable evolution of Implant Pathway—from early hotel seminars to establishing a…

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  3. AME: Is Podcasting Dead?

    28 September 2026 · 24:15

    Alan reflects on the stark contrast between social media reach and traditional audio podcast listenership after short Instagram clips featuring guest Dr. Brady…

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A Doctor's Perspective Podcast

  1. 282 Early Scoliosis Detection Awareness

    3 October 2026 · 8:11

    Episode overview June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and this episode is a simple reminder of why scoliosis matters and why it’s often missed. We cover what…

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  2. 281 Dry Needling vs Acupuncture

    30 September 2026 · 8:11

    What Is Dry Needling (and Is It the Same as Acupuncture)? Episode overview If someone told you a thin needle could help release the “knot” that has been…

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AAOMS On the Go

  1. Freedom to Serve. United in Purpose.

    1 October 2026 · 9:08

    The 2026-27 AAOMS President, Dr. Charles A. Crago, joins the podcast to discuss his vision and areas of focus for the year ahead.

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  2. Together We Thrive: A Year of Connection and Collaboration

    28 September 2026 · 12:49

    Recognizing the important relationships and network of support that help advance the specialty, Dr. Robert Clark joins the podcast to discuss his year as AAOMS…

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Becker's Dental + DSO Review Podcast

  1. Katherine Yale, DDS, of PDS Health

    2 October 2026 · 16:56

    In this episode, Katherine Yale, DDS, of PDS Health, joins the podcast to discuss developing diagnostic confidence and the role effective mentorship can play…

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  2. Teaching Empathy and Compassion in Dental Education with Dr. Leonardo Marchini & Dr. Brendan Young

    30 September 2026 · 21:58

    In this episode, Leonardo Marchini, DDS, MSD, PhD, Professor and DEO of the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry at the University of Iowa College…

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Dental Hygiene Basics

  1. 191: Consistency Over Perfection in Dental Hygiene School with Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH

    30 September 2026 · 55:48

    Dana sits down with dental hygiene program director Brionna Watson @brionnawatson, MPA, RDH, Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Community College of…

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  2. 190: Dana's Dental Hygiene Story

    28 September 2026 · 30:19

    Dana's path into dental hygiene is more winding than most, with several rejections, moments of self-reflection, and unexpected turns. In this episode, Dana…

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Dental Unfiltered

  1. Episode 233 | Dental Unfiltered | Private Equity Purchases

    1 October 2026 · 45:06

    Dental Unfiltered host Matt Brown sits down with longtime dental leader and investor Dr. Jim Arnold to discuss what can happen behind the scenes of a DSO sale,…

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  2. Episode 232 | Dental Unfiltered | Win a FREE Cruise

    29 September 2026 · 19:10

    Andrew Vallo

    In this episode of Dental Unfiltered, hosts Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo discuss how experience-based incentives can motivate dental teams, boost morale,…

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Dental Wealth Podcast

  1. Ep. 219 | The Wealth-Building Opportunities Most Dentists Are Missing with Jeremy Krell

    1 October 2026 · 9:48

    Jeremy Krell

    In this special Impact Summit Series episode of the Dental Wealth Podcast, Eric J. Morin sits down with Jeremy Krell, Founder and Managing Partner of Revere…

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  2. Ep. 218 | The Power of Influence: How Great Leaders Create Impact That Lasts with Julieanne O'Connor

    30 September 2026 · 26:26

    In this special Tower Impact Summit Speaker Series episode of the Dental Wealth Podcast, Eric sits down with Julieanne O'Connor, a leading Influence Coach for…

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Dentists Who Invest Podcast

  1. Equipment Finance: How Not To Overpay with Gavin Kirkwood [CPD Available]

    2 October 2026 · 19:07

    UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here ———————————————————————You can spend weeks choosing the “perfect” scanner, chair, or imaging…

  2. Dental Practice Profitability with Darren Nicholson [CPD Available]

    29 September 2026 · 35:07

    UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here ———————————————————————Your bookkeeping is no longer a dusty spreadsheet you revisit at year…

Protrusive Dental Podcast

  1. Thoughts Become Things - How to Be Happier in Dentistry - IC079

    2 October 2026 · 48:56

    When a filling doesn’t go to plan, how many times do you replay it on the drive home? Have you fallen out of love with dentistry — or just with the way you’re…

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  2. How to Explain Treatment Risks and Fees Without Scaring Patients - PDP286

    30 September 2026 · 1:21:38

    How do you explain everything that could go wrong with a root canal — without the patient walking out? Why does a signed consent form protect you far less than…

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Smyle Dental Bakersfield

  1. When Is It Too Late to Put a Crown on a Tooth in Bakersfield, CA?

    1 October 2026 · 1:19

    A dental crown needs enough healthy tooth above the gum line to hold it. This episode explains when it becomes too late (decay to the gum line, cracks into the…

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  2. Is There a Difference Between a Regular Dentist and a Cosmetic Dentist in Bakersfield?

    30 September 2026 · 1:41

    Every cosmetic dentist in Bakersfield is a licensed general dentist first. The difference between a regular dentist and a cosmetic dentist is focus, training,…

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The Dental Marketer

  1. Less Dentistry Is the Best Dentistry: Standing Out in a 52 Dentist Building | Dr. Jennifer Haddad | 627

    1 October 2026

    What if the strongest growth strategy in dentistry is knowing when NOT to treat? In this episode of The Dental Marketer Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Haddad shares how…

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  2. How Better Dental Visits Drive Word-of-Mouth Referrals | Dr. Delaney Spaulding | MMM

    28 September 2026

    The best referral strategy in dentistry may be the one patients feel before they ever talk about it. In this Monday Marketing Move, Dr. Delaney Spaulding…

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The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

  1. #806: Two Cents 10/3 - History & Current Market; Are You Ready For Retirement?; Is AI Helpful For Financial Decisions?

    3 October 2026 · 54:46

    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. #805: Are You Properly Insured? A Dentist's Guide to Risk

    30 September 2026 · 57:56

    On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Will take a closer look at risk management and how dentists can protect what they've built. They discuss…

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The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast

  1. Ep. 808 - The Highest ROI Hire: How to Interview Your Dental Office Manager

    1 October 2026 · 13:00

    What separates a thriving dental practice from a struggling one often comes down to a single hire — and it's not the associate. It's the office manager. Your…

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  2. Ep. 807 - Master the Social 6 with Injection Composite

    28 September 2026 · 32:00

    What if you could deliver stunning anterior composite restorations in half the time it takes to freehand sculpt them — without relying on advanced artistic…

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The Omni Dental Podcast

  1. Signs You Might Need a Deep Cleaning: Gum Disease Symptoms and Scaling and Root Planing

    4 October 2026 · 16:46

    Bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, and tenderness can be warning signs of gum disease that needs more than a routine dental cleaning. This…

  2. Building Strong Business Relationships and Community Connections in Chicago

    28 September 2026 · 1:50

    Strong business relationships often grow through conversations and connections outside the office. This episode explores the value of relationship building,…

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

  1. Audio Article: Scientists Discover New Gene That Can Help Repair Teeth

    1 October 2026 · 4:41

    Scientists Discover New Gene That Can Help Repair Teeth By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: Need CE? Start earning CE credits…

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  2. Audio Article: Science Shows Surprising Dental Benefits from Drinking Red Wine

    29 September 2026 · 4:51

    Science Shows Surprising Dental Benefits from Drinking Red Wine By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: Need CE? Start earning CE…

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How current this isWe last pulled these feeds on 6 September 2026. The newest episode in our copy of them is dated 5 October 2026. Anything published after that has not been read yet and lands on next week's page. We would rather tell you where our reading stops than let a short list read like a quiet week.

Composed from the scoring run of 4 October 2026, against the run before it. Something wrong here?Tell us and we fix it