Behind The Practice

Alicia Dieujuste

Host, Alicia Dieujuste, with 23 years of dental experience in dental consulting, administration, billing, and dental software, discusses people, products, and processes serving the dental community.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Thomas Passalacqua, CEO of Ascend Professional Pathways, Leading the Way

    Behind The Practice: People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community Episode 10, Featuring Featuring Thomas Passalacqua, Founder/CEO of Ascend Professional Pathways, Certified Executive Coach. People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste thomas@ascendpropathways.com www.ascendpropathways.com Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 012MY3UVCVXACJOC, YLRSGZHJDXPHAPFY

  2. Oct 23

    Kevin Williams, CEO; Ascend AI Labs, AI In Dentistry

    Behind The Practice: People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community Episode 9, Featuring Featuring Kevin Williams, CEO of Ascend AI Labs, the AI guy. People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste kevin@ascendlabs.ai www.ascendlabs.ai

  3. Oct 7

    Lisa Huitron, RDH, Beyond Chairside-Expanding the Hygienist's Impact

    Behind The Practice: People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community Episode 8, Featuring Featuring Lisa Huitron with Rooted in Purpose, Beyond Chairside. Expanding the Hygienist's Impact Beyond the Operatory. People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste rootedpurposerdh@gmail.com IG:@rootedpurposeRDH

  4. Sep 21

    Allyssa & Chris Mizenko; Zen Dental Support, People over Process

    Behind The Practice: People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community Episode 7, Featuring Featuring Allyssa & Chris Mizenko with Zen Dental Support, People over Process. People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste allyssa@zendentalsupport.com / chris@zendentalsupport.com / www.zendentalsupport.com

  5. Aug 27

    Elijah Desmond, Building Dental Practices That Sell For More

    Episode 6, Featuring Featuring Elijah Desmond with Dental Pitch Brokerage, Building Dental Practices That Sell For More. People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste elijah@dentalpitchbrokerage.com/ www.dentalpitchbrokerage.com Dental Exit Blueprint: https://elijahdesmond.com/dental-exit-blueprint Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8WL3F6H?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_WT142W14CW22G8CMRS54&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_WT142W14CW22G8CMRS54&plpRedirect=mhFallback

  6. Aug 14

    Micah Huish, Digital X-ray Sensors & Imaging

    Episode 1, Featuring Micah Huish of DentiMax, Inc. Exploring DentiMax's Role in Digital Imaging in dentistry, best practices, tips & tricks for image quality and sensor longevity. People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste

  7. Aug 14

    Laura Webber, Mastering the Patient Experience

    Episode 5, Featuring Featuring Laura Webber with LW Excellence in Dental Management Helping dental practices with Mastering The Patient Experience People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste laurawebber@lwdentalexcellence.com / www.lwdentalexcellence.com

  8. Jul 22

    Tobi Bosede, CEO of DentalFynd

    Toby Bosette, founder and CEO of Dental Fynd, discusses the challenges in healthcare and the creation of Dentalfynd to make healthcare shoppable. The platform aims to connect dentists and patients, simplify the process, and improve patient experiences. The conversation also covers the impact of Dentalfynd on dental practices and the benefits it offers. The conversation covers the use of DentalFynd by dentists specializing in implants, dentures, and other cosmetic treatments. It also delves into the creation of a nonprofit organization, People of Color in Dental, and the influence of mentorship and a book on the entrepreneur's mindset. Takeaways Healthcare shoppabilityImpact on dental practices DentalFynd's appeal to dentists specializing in cosmetic treatmentsThe creation and purpose of People of Color in Dental nonprofit organization Chapters 00:00 Challenges in Healthcare01:01 Creation of Dentalfynd03:13 Patient Experiences and Marketplace07:33 Dentalfynd's Impact on Dental Practices12:52 Dentalfynd's Differentiation and Dentist Adoption20:23 Ideal Dentists and Specialties for Dentalfynd20:32 DentalFynd and Cosmetic Treatments21:17 Denture Clinics and Implants22:13 Denturists and Dental Specialties23:53 Expanding DentalFynd's Reach26:02 Entrepreneurial Journey and Career Paths30:26 Healthcare Accessibility and Nonprofit Creation35:32 Mentorship and Book Influence

  9. Jul 22

    Maria Jackson,CRDH, on leaving chairside to AI

    The conversation covers Maria's journey from clinical dentistry to a non-clinical role in the AI field, highlighting the challenges, persistence, and mentorship involved. It also explores the transferable skills of dental professionals in the tech-focused industry. The conversation covers the implementation of AI in dental practices, challenges in adoption, successes of AI implementation, selecting and implementing AI tools, and the impact of AI on dental practices. Takeaways Pivoting from clinical to non-clinical roles requires persistence and a willingness to adapt.Dental professionals possess valuable transferable skills that are highly relevant in the tech-focused industry. Challenges in AI adoptionSuccesses of AI implementation Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dental Industry01:21 Pivoting from Clinical to Non-Clinical Role03:07 Venturing into AI Field04:27 Challenges and Persistence06:11 Transition to AI Consulting09:06 Mentorship and Coaching11:05 Job Search and Transition Challenges24:47 Transferable Skills from Dental Professionals26:49 Implementing AI in Dental Practices27:38 Challenges in Adoption and Adaptation31:30 Successes and Meaningful AI Implementation34:33 Selecting and Implementing AI Tools39:37 Impact of AI on Dental Practices

  10. Jul 22

    Janice Janssen, on Fraud Prevention

    Episode 4, Featuring Janice Janssen, co-founder of Global Team Solutions People, Products, and Processes Serving the Dental Community. Presented by DentiMax, Hosted by Alicia Dieujuste. When it comes to working at a dental practice, Janice Janssen has seen and done it all. Since her introduction into the field as a teen, she has worked as a dental hygienist as well as in other roles including office management, insurance billing, and collections. As co-founder of Global Team Solutions (GTS), Janice enjoys consulting because it allows her to share her techniques with the doctors, hygienists, and office staff who are on the front line every day. She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), which positions her as an expert dental practice fraud and embezzlement. Today we discuss Fraud prevention and dental SOPs.

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Host, Alicia Dieujuste, with 23 years of dental experience in dental consulting, administration, billing, and dental software, discusses people, products, and processes serving the dental community.

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  • Creator
    Alicia Dieujuste
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Alicia Dieujuste
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