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Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

A roundtable podcast with your hosts, Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz and Dr. David Rice. Join us as we bring notable guest contributors from all parts of dentistry every week.

Podcast · By Endeavor Business Media · English · Official site

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Sep 15, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    PPOs: patient pipeline or profit killer? (opens the original)

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    Are insurance plans still bringing value to your practice, or are they quietly costing you money? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Dennis Marvel to discuss why more dentists are reevaluating their participation in PPO insurance plans. As reimbursements fail to keep pace with rising overhead and the cost of delivering quality care, what may have once been an effective patient acquisition strategy can eventually become a financial burden. But dropping insurance isn’t au

  2. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    The dentist’s financial roadmap (opens the original)

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    This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Dr. Rick Huot to talk about something every dentist needs, but too many put off: financial planning with a purpose. Whether you’re a new graduate navigating debt, a mid-career dentist building wealth, a practice owner planning your next move, or thinking seriously about retirement, your financial goals should evolve along with your career. Dr. Huot breaks down how to set realistic goals, make smarter financial decisions, and create a p

  3. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Are dental schools preparing dentists for the real world? (opens the original)

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    What does it really take to lead a dental school and how much influence does a dean have on the future of the profession? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Dr. Gerry Kugel, dean of the University of Nebraska’s dental school, for a candid conversation about leadership, faculty, educational standards, and what it takes to truly prepare students for clinical practice. Dr. Kugel shares his philosophy on building a strong academic team, setting expectations for both faculty

  4. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    The toothpaste that could rewrite the rules of oral health (opens the original)

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    LivFresh toothpaste isn't just another toothpaste…it's challenging decades of conventional thinking about biofilm management.This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam take a deep dive into the science behind LivFresh and explore why so many clinicians are talking about it. From its unique chemistry and mechanism of action to the growing evidence surrounding biofilm disruption, oral health, and the patient experience, this conversation examines how it differs from traditional toothpastes—and

  5. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    How one dentist brought SDF to America—and reimagined Medicaid care (opens the original)

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    Few people have had a greater impact on the adoption of silver diamine fluoride in the United States than this week’s guest. On Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and Brian sit down with Dr. Shirtcliff, the man who helped bring SDF to U.S. dentistry, to hear the remarkable story behind its introduction, the testing and approvals required to make it available to American patients, and how its role in dentistry has evolved. He also shares his candid perspective on where dentistry is headed, why our professio

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