INNOVATION·IN·DENTISTRY

Week to 18 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.

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.

18 October 2026 to 1 November 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.

21 October 2026 to 23 October 2026

ADSO Next Level

Association of Dental Support Organizations · The Adolphus Hotel · Dallas, TX · United States

The organizer has published no speaker list yet.

29 October 2026 to 1 November 2026

AAP Annual Meeting

American Academy of Periodontology · Seattle, WA · United States

The organizer has published no speaker list yet.

11 October 2026 to 18 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. Farooq Ahmed

    Innovation Score31.6 → 36.8+5.2

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 62.8 → 97.8.See the whole working

  2. Christine Diehl

    Innovation Score32.1 → 34.5+2.4

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 81.7 → 97.2.See the whole working

  3. Blake Hamblin

    Influence Score47.5 → 49.0+1.5

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 22.1 → 29.6.See the whole working

  4. Irene Iancu

    Influence Score27.1 → 28.4+1.3Innovation Score27.9 → 27.3-0.6

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 14.2 → 20.5.See the whole working

  5. Matt Doherty

    Influence Score17.3 → 18.6+1.3Innovation Score29.9 → 29.3-0.6

    Moved furthest: I3 Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking, 34.9 → 41.5.See the whole working

  6. Howard Farran

    Influence Score43.7 → 43.6-0.1Innovation Score37.8 → 39.0+1.2

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 91.1 → 98.9.See the whole working

  7. Michael Dinsio

    Influence Score35.8 → 35.6-0.2Innovation Score36.3 → 37.5+1.2

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 91.1 → 98.9.See the whole working

  8. Paula Quinn

    Influence Score28.9 → 28.8-0.1Innovation Score34.0 → 35.2+1.2

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 91.1 → 98.9.See the whole working

  9. Dr. Glenn Vo

    Influence Score37.0 → 36.9-0.1Innovation Score35.0 → 36.1+1.1

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 90.0 → 96.7.See the whole working

  10. Eric Block

    Influence Score36.0 → 36.5+0.5Innovation Score37.5 → 38.2+0.7

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 94.4 → 98.9.See the whole working

  11. Leon Klempner

    Innovation Score35.0 → 35.7+0.7

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

  12. Allison Lacoursiere

    Innovation Score35.1 → 34.5-0.6

    Moved furthest: N7 Freshness, 91.1 → 87.2.See the whole working

99 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

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

12 October 2026 to 18 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. 957. When Loyalty Becomes an Exception

    16 October 2026 · 4:06

    Today, Dr. Killeen tackles one of the hardest situations for a practice owner: a long-time team member who was once great but is no longer meeting the…

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  2. 956. Put It on Paper

    15 October 2026 · 6:54

    Dr. Killeen breaks down a few ideas from Gino Wickman’s Traction and how they apply to dental practices. Weekly scorecards, quarterly priorities, consistent…

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  3. 955. Fix Your Huddle

    14 October 2026 · 5:38

    A useful huddle should quickly answer three questions: Where is the money? Where is the risk? And what is our focus? Dr. Killeen explains why so many dental…

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  4. 954. Make It Stick

    13 October 2026 · 4:55

    Today, Dr. Killeen explores James Clear’s idea of habit stacking and why it can make new systems much easier for dental teams to follow. The problem with most…

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  5. 953. When to Hire an Associate

    12 October 2026 · 4:43

    Dr. Killeen tackles a common question from practice owners: when is it time to hire an associate? He explains why the answer has less to do with increasing…

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The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

  1. 2620: The Priority Matrix

    16 October 2026 · 49:33

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes leads a workshop from the recent DSI Mastermind in October on choosing which practice initiatives deserve focused…

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  2. 2619: Breaking Through the Fee-for-Service Growth Plateau

    15 October 2026 · 50:36

    Blake Hamblin

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Blake Hamblin, a 2026 Golden Rhino Award co-winner, to discuss building a thriving out-of-network…

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  3. 2618: What Dentists Overlook About Their Legal Responsibilities

    14 October 2026 · 57:01

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back attorney Evan Sampson to explore the legal risks behind common dental practice decisions. They discuss how AI…

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  4. 2617: What 21,000 Implants Teach You About Patient Trust

    13 October 2026 · 43:41

    Timothy Kosinski

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Timothy Kosinski to discuss the evolution of implant dentistry and the lessons behind placing more than…

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  5. 2616: Economics of a Lifetime Patient

    12 October 2026 · 30:20

    On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down how every patient interaction can influence trust, retention, and referrals. Using a conservative example, he…

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Dental A Team Podcast

  1. #1,216: Here's What's Happening in the Dental Marketing Space

    15 October 2026 · 31:45

    Kiera is joined by Ryan Gross, CEO of Grapevine (formerly CEOShare), to discuss the future of dentistry in terms of marketing and AI, and how practices can…

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  2. #1,215: Strategic Partnerships Grow Your Practice. Here's How to Form Them.

    14 October 2026 · 18:49

    Kiera takes a spin on profit growth by talking about a tactic many people don't consider: strategic partnerships. This means looking at the community around…

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  3. #1,214: How to Bridge the Systems Gap You Didn't Know You Had

    13 October 2026 · 26:43

    So you have the basics down on practice organization and systemization, but still manage to fall short of your goals? Tiff and Kristy discuss the three most…

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Dental Hygiene Basics

  1. Bonus Episode: Whitney DiFoggio and the Dental Hygiene Month Party: Celebrating Our Profession

    16 October 2026 · 18:14

    Whitney DiFoggio joins Dana to share her RDH origin story, how she got into content creation in 2015, and now working on her doctorate in health science!…

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  2. 195: Dannia's Secrets to Success in Dental Hygiene School

    14 October 2026 · 42:07

    Dannia's @danniardh episode was so good, we had to share it again for those who missed this amazing conversation! She talked about her inspiring journey…

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  3. 194: Three Lesions You Should Absolutely Know for Dental Hygiene Clinic AND Boards

    12 October 2026 · 16:04

    Dental hygienists are responsible for scanning each patient for abnormal lesions in the mouth- known as an intraoral exam. To an untrained eye, oral lesions…

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Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

  1. Drs. Michael Silverman & Anthony Feck : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1743

    16 October 2026 · 1:02:37

    In this two-guest episode, Howard Farran sits down with the leadership team behind DOCS Education. Dr. Michael D. Silverman, a graduate of the University of…

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  2. Tobi Bosede, CEO of DentalFynd : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1742

    14 October 2026 · 52:41

    In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Tobi Bosede, a recognized leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning — named one of Samasource's "12…

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  3. Jordon & Justin Comstock : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1741

    12 October 2026 · 55:47

    In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with brothers Jordon and Justin Comstock to dig into the economics of recurring revenue in dentistry. Jordon is the…

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The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

  1. 1113: There Has Never Been a Better Time To Get Ahead as A Dentist - Dr. Uche Odiatu

    16 October 2026 · 30:25

    Uche Odiatu

    Technology and AI are making information faster and easier to access, but speed alone will not make you a better dentist. As patients gain more information…

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  2. 1112: The Patients Your Marketing Report Can't See: How AI Is Quietly Changing Dental Patient Flow - Eric Hubbard

    14 October 2026 · 32:30

    AI is changing how patients search for and choose dental practices, but traditional marketing reports may not show where those patients actually came from. In…

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  3. 1111: Metric Mondays: Insurance Aging — How Long Are Claims Sitting Unpaid? - Carlie Einarson

    12 October 2026 · 14:12

    Insurance aging tells you how much money insurance companies owe your practice and how long those dollars have been outstanding. But when claims start sitting…

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A Doctor's Perspective Podcast

  1. 285 Screening and Why Not Wait and See

    18 October 2026 · 8:52

    Early Detection of Scoliosis – Let’s Stop the Surgery Most scoliosis doesn’t start with pain. It starts with small signs that are easy to miss—one shoulder a…

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  2. 284 Dry Needling and Sciatica

    13 October 2026 · 8:19

    That burning, tingling, or numb feeling running down your leg can be scary. Most people assume it has to be a disc problem. Sometimes it is—but in many cases,…

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Dental Practice Heroes

  1. The $1.5M Trap that Can Break a Practice Owner

    14 October 2026 · 23:38

    Your dental practice can be profitable and still feel like it’s slowly breaking you. That’s the reality for many solo dentists sitting in the $1.2M to $1.7M…

  2. Think You’re Ready for an Associate? Look at These Numbers First

    12 October 2026 · 33:08

    Bringing on an associate is supposed to buy back your time. So why do so many owners end up regretting the decision? Brian Hanks, dental accountant and author…

Dental Unfiltered

  1. Episode 237 | Management Unfiltered | | How To Prevent A Culture Problem

    15 October 2026 · 23:28

    Kirk Teachout

    This episode of Management Unfiltered is about addressing workplace issues early and fairly so they don’t become part of a dental practice’s culture. Zach…

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  2. Episode 236 | Dental Unfiltered | State of the Market

    13 October 2026 · 48:40

    This episode of Dental Unfiltered is a “State of the Market” conversation between Matt Brown and dental-practice transition advisor Justin Klingshern. They…

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Everyday Oral Surgery

  1. Bad Reviews, False Claims, and Defamation: What Every Surgeon Should Know (with Attorney Dan Powell)

    14 October 2026 · 45:56

    A negative online review can damage trust in seconds, but a rushed response may expose a surgeon to even greater risk. In this episode of Everyday Oral…

  2. Burnout, Depression, and Anxiety: How to Recognize and Deal with It (with Dr. Joshua Austin)

    12 October 2026 · 52:21

    Joshua Austin

    Dental specialists often believe that extreme stress is just a part of the job, but what do you do when it goes too far and starts taking over your life? Today…

Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry

  1. Finding Your Perfect Partner: A White-Glove Approach to Dental Practice Transitions

    17 October 2026 · 57:30

    Nate Thompson, Founder & CEO of Triumphant Transition Partners and Dr. Dwight Peccora, Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder of Innovate 32 share their thoughts…

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  2. From System of Record to System of Action: How AI Is Transforming Dental Practice Operations

    13 October 2026 · 42:19

    Ryan Hungate

    Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Chief Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One, joins the show to discuss: - technology evolving from data storage to…

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Omni Dental Specialty

  1. What Disqualifies You for Veneers in Oxnard?

    15 October 2026 · 4:55

    What Disqualifies You for Veneers in Oxnard? Veneer candidacy usually depends on the health of the tooth underneath. This short episode covers the common…

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  2. Is Wisdom Teeth Removal a Big Surgery in Oxnard?

    14 October 2026 · 6:17

    Is Wisdom Teeth Removal a Big Surgery in Oxnard? Wisdom teeth removal is usually a routine outpatient procedure. This short episode explains the difference…

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Protrusive Dental Podcast

  1. Entrepreneurship in Dentistry - Could it be Right For You? - IC080

    16 October 2026 · 1:06:26

    Ever felt like being a good clinician is just the entry fee? Have you got an idea you’ve been sitting on — and no one telling you to go for it? Practice…

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  2. You’re Probably Using Your Ultrasonic Wrong - PDP288

    14 October 2026 · 1:10:46

    Beyond Scaling: How to Get More From Your Ultrasonic Do you really need your ultrasonic on 100%? (Probably not — and it may be costing you precision.) Which…

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The Dental Marketer

  1. Before Google Ads: Fix These Dental Patient Acquisition Leaks | Cameron LiButti | 629

    15 October 2026

    Your next new patient may not come from a bigger ad budget, but from fixing the leaks already costing you calls, trust, and booked appointments. In this…

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  2. Can AI Find Your Dental Practice and Recommend It to Patients? | MMM

    12 October 2026

    If a patient asked AI for a dentist like you, would it send them your way or skip over you? In this episode, we reframe dental marketing around a question…

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The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

  1. #810: Two Cents 10/17 - How Is Inflation Affecting Us?; Why Are Older Americans Richer?; Reached The Top of the Market?

    17 October 2026 · 40:53

    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,…

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  2. #809: Are Vacations Worth the Money?

    14 October 2026 · 51:28

    Can you afford the vacation you really want? On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, financial advisors Matt, Will, Taylor, Jake, and Lauren discuss the…

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The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast

  1. Ep. 812 - What Burnout Really Looks Like in Dentistry and How to Reset

    15 October 2026 · 40:00

    Are the tough days getting harder to shake, or is something deeper building beneath the surface of your clinical life? Tiffany Castellanos is a licensed…

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  2. Ep. 811 - Implant Maintenance Update: New Evidence, Better Outcomes

    12 October 2026 · 29:00

    Are your implant maintenance protocols actually protecting your patients' implants — or quietly contributing to their failure? Lynn Pencek brings a rare dual…

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The Omni Dental Podcast

  1. The Hidden Health Benefits of a Straight Smile: Oral Health, Digestion, TMJ, and Better Sleep

    15 October 2026 · 21:34

    Straight teeth can offer benefits that go far beyond appearance. This episode explores how proper tooth and bite alignment may support better oral hygiene,…

  2. How Dental Implants Improve Bite Strength: Chewing Power, Bone Preservation, and Oral Health

    12 October 2026 · 21:42

    Dental implants do more than replace missing teeth; they can restore chewing function and help preserve the jawbone. This episode explains how dental implants…

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

  1. Employee Mistakes vs Bad Attitude: What Leaders Should Never Ignore - Likhyani Group Insider Episode w/ Dr. Gireesh and Dr. Nikhil // Season 6 - Ep. #12

    17 October 2026 · 21:49

    How should leaders handle employee mistakes? When should you encourage experimentation, when should you demand accountability, and when does a repeated mistake…

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  2. New NMC Advertising Rules 2026: What Doctors and Hospitals Must Know w/ Dr. Gireesh Likhyani // Season 6 - Ep. #11

    15 October 2026 · 21:31

    The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued new medical advertising guidelines in India, dated 6 October 2026. What do these rules mean for doctors,…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

  1. Very Dental: Dr. Taras Konanec on Bringing Modern Restorative Techniques to Dental School

    16 October 2026 · 26:11

    Live from the Bioclear Summit Alan sits down with Dr. Taras Konanec, Director of Operative Dentistry at McGill University. The two discuss the realities of…

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  2. Very Clinical: Getting Ahead of It, part 2: Everyday Operative

    13 October 2026 · 35:46

    Kevin and Zach welcome back Alan to dive into the art of "getting ahead of it" in everyday operative dentistry to prevent patient complaints before they start.…

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Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

  1. Audio Article: Down Syndrome - Parents’ Perspectives on Gaps in Training/Dental Treatment Needs

    15 October 2026 · 8:00

    Down Syndrome: Parents’ Perspectives on Gaps in Training/Dental Treatment Needs By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: Need CE?…

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  2. Audio Article: Better Dental Hygiene Linked to Improved Type 2 Diabetes Glycemic Levels

    13 October 2026 · 5:00

    Better Dental Hygiene Linked to Improved Type 2 Diabetes Glycemic Levels By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: Need CE? Start…

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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 19 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 18 October 2026, against the run before it. Something wrong here?Tell us and we fix it