Just a Couple of Dentists

Just a Couple of Dentists
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Just a Couple of Dentists is here to cut out all the noise with unfiltered conversations on everything dental. Hosted by two dentists who’ve done it all - startups, the military, building software, and somehow staying married to each other - this podcast dives into the real topics that are facing dentists today.

  1. 6D AGO

    He Got Fired by a DSO for Doing Too Many Crowns (ft. Dr. Brett Kessler)

    We randomly saw Brett Kessler like our Facebook page… so naturally Eric slid into his DMs. Turns out he wasn’t just some dentist from Colorado. He was the former President of the ADA. In this episode we talk about: • What it’s actually like running for ADA president (yes, it’s basically a political campaign) • Getting attacked publicly and how he handled it • Testifying in front of Congress about “meth mouth” • The real tension between private equity and dentist autonomy • The hygiene shortage and why it’s not as simple as “just pay more” We also get into Olympic athletes, burnout, startup struggles, and what it really means to lead when everyone has an opinion. Brett’s story goes from addiction recovery… to the White House… to shaping national policy around fluoride and oral health. Big thanks to our sponsors who help keep this thing going: Darkhorse Tech If your IT guy is still “a buddy who’s good with computers,” it’s time. These guys specialize in dental practices and actually understand what we deal with. They’re offering your first month free if you mention Just a Couple of Dentists. 👉 https://www.darkhorsetech.com And nadapayments If you’re still overpaying on merchant fees, at least look at this. They do $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction. No junk fees. No weird stuff. It’s one of those “why didn’t I switch earlier” things. 👉 https://www.nadapayments.com If you want to support the podcast, check them out.

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 24

    What Dental Suppliers Don’t Want You to Know (ft. Jay Glazer)

    Jay Glazer from Crazy Dental Prices joins Eric and Alex to pull back the curtain on how dental supplies are priced, why “house brands” can be surprisingly legit, and what “export packaging” and gray market actually mean. We get into why the same product can be wildly different prices depending on where you buy it, how private label products are made, and why dentists get trained to trust certain brands before they ever graduate.  In this episode: Why supply pricing feels random, and why it’s not How house brand and private label products really get made The truth about “export packaging” and gray market supplies Why the “big distributor = safest” assumption isn’t always true When generics make sense Why dentists are picky, and why that’s not always a bad thing The real reason reps and manufacturers hate gray market Simple ways to test cheaper options without blowing up your workflow Sponsors Darkhorse Tech We use Darkhorse in our practices and they’ve been huge for keeping our tech from becoming a dumpster fire. Instead of waiting until something breaks and scrambling, they’re proactive. They help with security, backups, updates, all the stuff you don’t think about until it’s a problem. If your office IT situation is basically “call someone when it explodes,” you should at least talk to them. Listeners get their first month of service free. www.darkhorsetech.com nadapayments We switched to nadapayments because we were tired of feeling like merchant services was this black box that just quietly took more every month. It’s simple: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction. No other random fees. We’ve saved real money using them, and it’s one of those expenses that adds up way more than people realize. If you haven’t looked at your processing fees in a while, this is probably worth five minutes of your time. www.nadapayments.com

    1h 5m

  3. FEB 17

    What ACTUALLY Happens After You Sell to a DSO

    Everyone talks about the multiple. Nobody talks about what happens after the money hits your bank account. In this episode with Deren Flesher, we break down what life actually looks like after you sell to a DSO: • Minority ownership and what that really means • 2–5 year employment agreements • Recap cycles explained • What roles and responsibilities you can expect after selling • When your practice gets too big for a private buyer • How to build a practice that can run without you If you’re thinking about selling at some point, make sure to listen! Sponsors Darkhorse Tech Your dental office is most vulnerable when you’re not there — nights, weekends, holidays. That’s when hackers strike. Darkhorse monitors your practice 24/7 — not just 9–5. Mention Just a Couple of Dentists and get your first month free. 👉 darkhorsetech.com NADA Payments We switched after almost signing with the wrong company and it saved us over $20,000 in credit card fees. Listeners get an exclusive deal: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction. No other hidden fees. If you’re still paying traditional merchant rates, you’re just lighting money on fire. 👉 nadapayments.com

    43 min

  4. FEB 10

    What You Want to Comment on Facebook (But Won’t) — So We Did (ft. Brennon Dean and Deren Flesher)

    There are certain posts that blow up in dental Facebook groups. Lots of likes. Lots of agreement. And a lot of people quietly thinking… ehh, not sure about that. In this episode, we talk about the stuff most dentists won’t comment publicly but definitely talk about offline. We bounce around a few topics, including: The hygiene pay debate and why it feels broken Non-competes and why people freak out about them Why so many dentists keep looking for a way “out” Why celebrating staff birthdays doesn't REALLY improve culture Thanks to our sponsors Darkhorse Tech IT and security built for dental offices. First month is free for listeners. https://darkhorsetech.com Nadapayments Payment processing that helps practices cut credit card fees. Listener offer: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction https://nadapayments.com

    1h 8m

  5. FEB 3

    The EASIEST Way to Save over $20,000 in 2026! (ft. nadapayments)

    Merchant fees are one of the most ignored line items in a dental practice. In this episode, Eric and Alex bring on Roman and Steven from nadapayments to break down how credit card surcharging actually works, what’s legal, what’s sketchy, and how practices can eliminate most processing fees without upsetting patients or risking compliance issues. They walk through real numbers, common fears dentists have, and the exact front-desk scripting that makes this a non-issue in real life. No matter if you're doing $500k a year or $5 million, this is one of the simplest changes you can make to improve cash flow in your practice. Sponsor shoutout This episode is sponsored by nadapayments, the merchant services provider Eric and Alex actually use in their own practices. Listener offer: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction, no other fees. Learn more or request a demo: https://nadapayments.com Also sponsored by Darkhorse Tech — the dental IT team that helps protect practices from hacks, downtime, and security headaches. Listener offer: First month of service free. Learn more: https://darkhorsetech.com

    46 min

  6. JAN 27

    How to Spot a Bad Investment Straight From a Former Federal Prosecutor (ft. Jason Covert)

    Dentists get pitched a lot of “can’t-miss” investment opportunities. Real estate. Private funds. Side deals. “Exclusive” opportunities that somehow always land in your inbox. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Covert, an attorney who previously prosecuted fraud cases, to break down how bad deals actually work and what to look for before you wire money. We talk through: Why dentists are prime targets for alternative investments The biggest red flags hidden inside private placement memorandums (PPMs) Why the use of funds section really matters How salespeople (not owners) often pitch investments What questions you should always ask a sponsor When it makes sense to hire a lawyer and when it probably doesn’t How influencers and promoters end up getting sued The difference between being named in a lawsuit and actually being liable A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Darkhorse Tech Darkhorse Tech handles your IT — the stuff that has to work every day but usually doesn’t get attention until something breaks. They help practices with: IT support Network setup Security (without scare tactics) Making sure your systems actually work the way they’re supposed to And they explain things in plain English, not IT jargon. 👉 First month of service is free 🔗 https://darkhorsetech.com NADA Payments NADA Payments helps practices pass the credit card processing fee to the patient the right way, without sketchy contracts or surprise fees. The practice pays: $25/month 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction No other fees That’s it. If your merchant statement looks like it was designed to confuse you, this is worth a look. 🔗 https://nadapayments.com

    49 min

  7. JAN 20

    How He Gets 90% of Hygiene Patients to Show Up (ft. Dr. Chris Green)

    In this episode of Just a Couple of Dentists, we sit down with Dr. Chris Green to break down one of the biggest silent killers in dental practices right now: hygiene no-shows. A lot of offices brag about high reappointment rates but that doesn’t matter if patients don’t actually show up. Chris walks through the exact system his practice uses to consistently run a 90%+ hygiene show rate, even in a world where patients cancel last minute, ignore calls, and treat appointments like optional calendar holds. We get into: The difference between reappointment rate vs. show rate (and why most practices track the wrong thing) Why unconfirmed appointments should come off the schedule The 48-hour cancellation policy that actually works The confirmation cadence that prevents last-minute no-shows Why a simple “see you in 2 hours” text makes a real difference How assigning ONE owner to a system changes execution What to do when patients cancel anyway and how to try to save the appointment How to fill hygiene holes when cancellations happen A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Darkhorse Tech If your IT only gets attention when something breaks, that’s a problem. Darkhorse actually owns your tech — cybersecurity, backups, compliance, and support — so it doesn’t fall through the cracks. 👉 First month of service is free for our listeners. 🔗 https://darkhorsetech.com NADA Payments Credit card fees are one of the quietest leaks in a dental practice. NADA flips the model so patients cover the credit card fee instead of the practice — without sketchy contracts or junk fees. Our listener offer: $25/month 1.5% + $0.25 on debit only No other fees 🔗 https://nadapayments.com

    50 min

  8. JAN 13

    We Talk Divorce, Prenups, and How Things Really Play Out with an Expert Divorce Attorney (ft. Sarah Engelbert)

    What actually happens when dentists get divorced? We brought on Sarah Engelbert, a family law attorney in California, to walk through what divorce looks like when you’re a dentist — especially when there’s a practice, real income, and real exposure involved. We talk about things most dentists don’t think about until it’s too late: How divorce actually works in community property states like California What’s considered separate vs shared — and how people accidentally blur that line What happens to a dental practice in a divorce Why courts don’t care about gender, only income When emotions help (rarely) and when they hurt Why most dentist divorces end in settlement after a lot of money is already gone What movies like Marriage Story get right — and very wrong So if you're a dentist looking to get divorced 😂, make sure to check out this episode! A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors! Nadapayments If you’re still paying standard credit card fees, this is worth a look. With Nadapayments, your practice pays $25/month and 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction — no other fees. That’s it. Check them out at nadapayments.com Darkhorse Tech Dental IT without the nonsense. They handle your systems, security, and support so tech doesn’t become another problem to manage. First month of service is free. Darkhorsetech.com

    50 min
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Just a Couple of Dentists is here to cut out all the noise with unfiltered conversations on everything dental. Hosted by two dentists who’ve done it all - startups, the military, building software, and somehow staying married to each other - this podcast dives into the real topics that are facing dentists today.

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    Just a Couple of Dentists
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    2024 - 2026
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