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Dentists IN the Know

Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr. Jennifer Bell

A weekly, light-hearted informational program for the dental world, discussing current events, new products and techniques, organized dentistry, and education. Hosted by Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr. Jennifer Bell, listeners will feel more "In the Know" with what's happening behind the scenes in the dental profession.

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  • Dec 24, 2025 · 47 min

    Dental Workflow with Cassie Tallon on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail Bogged down by trying to figure out how to stay organized while running a dental clinic? We’ve all been there. We’re so excited to share this conversation with Cassie Tallon, CEO of The Fractional Match, where we learned how dentists can optimize efficiency to grow their clinics! The Fractional Match is a Dallas-based firm specializing in pairing high-impact fractional leaders with growing businesses. With over 20 years of experience as a marketing and operations leader, Cassie has built a strong reputation for driving strategic growth and operational efficiency across both the Dental and Hospitality industries. Cassie is known for her visionary leadership and thrives in complex business environments. Her work has consistently elevated brand identity while delivering measurable outcomes in patient acquisition, market expansion, and financial performance. She excels at aligning marketing initiatives with business goals, resulting in accelerated growth, improved brand visibility, and stronger customer engagement. She is passionate about helping organizations reach their full potential—whether through comprehensive go-to-market strategies, leading M&A integrations, or optimizing operational workflows. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every facet of her work. ✨Helpful Links The Fractional Match Website: https://thefractionalmatch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-tallon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_tallon/ Thank you to HuFriedyGroup for partnering with us to make this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow

  • Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Leveling Up Lab Relationships Through Digital w/ Nelson Rego, CDT on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail Nelson Rego is a certified dental technician (CDT) who owns and operates Smile Designs by Rego, a progressive dental laboratory that specializes in ceramics in Santa Fe Springs, California. Nelson and Juan Rego, CDT established the laboratory in 1980. Nelson has studied with some of the best dentists and ceramists in dentistry today. He is an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has written over 70 articles on dental materials and techniques that have appeared in many leading dental journals. He is also an evaluator and speaker for several dental product manufacturers and is the co-creator of Microthin Veneers. a prep-less approach to cosmetic dentistry. ✨Visit the Smile Designs by Rego website to learn more: https://www.regosmiles.com/ Thank you to Align for partnering with us to make this episode possible! 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow

  • Dec 15, 2025 · 7 min

    The Value of Conservative Dentistry with Dr. George Grayson at Chicago Midwinter

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. George Grayson about his take on conservative dentistry. The consensus: Sometimes it’s valuable to just stick with the basics! Tune in to learn why👀 Dr. George Grayson is a licensed dentist in both Canada and the United States, and has been practicing for over 40 years in Windsor, Ontario. Dr. Grayson is affiliated with several dental companies, including Surgitel and Clinical Research Dental. He is also affiliated with the University of Windsor Department of Physics and the micro-imaging of teeth, bone, and associated structures. He is a former elected member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario for 9 years. ✨Connect with Dr. Grayson via his practice website: https://www.drggrayson.com/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch Midwinter Meeting discussions every other Monday! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Dec 10, 2025 · 57 min

    How to Manage Overhead for Your Dental Practice with The DINKs on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail Thinking of starting your own dental practice? Let’s talk about how to manage those overhead costs. We partnered with AIDA to help you break down simple, smart ways to manage expenses, boost profits, and keep your practice thriving so you can provide the best dental care to your patients long-term. Join us to discuss all the most important questions about overhead management, including (but not limited to): Expenses to consider when opening a dental practice Overhead percentage breakdown Dental practice profitability calculations Huge shoutout to our educational partner AIDA for making this episode possible!🎉 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Dec 8, 2025 · 13 min

    Smiles in the Sun with Dr. Howard Glazer at Chicago Midwinter

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chad Duplantis had the honor of chatting with Dr. Howard Glazer about the dental meeting, Smiles in the Sun. Dr. Duplantis & Dr. Bell had the honor of giving a talk at the meeting earlier in the year, and are looking forward to partnering with Dr. Glazer again! Glazer lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas, on the subjects of dental materials, cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry and patient management. Dr. Glazer is a frequent author of dental articles and has been published worldwide. He previously published a column in AGD IMPACT entitled “What’s Hot and What’s Getting Hotter!” Presently, he publishes the column “I Have It..You Need It!” in Dental Economics, and a podcast contributor to Through the Loupes. He maintains a general practice in Fort Lee, NJ. For the past several years, Dr. Glazer has been named one of the “Leading Clinicians in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today, and was named as one of the Top Dentists in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly, 201 Magazine, and Bergen Magazine. ✨Connect with Dr. Glazer: Smiles in the Sun: https://www.smilesinthesun.net/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-glazer-06407611/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch live discussions with the DINKs every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Dec 3, 2025 · 59 min

    Full Arch Restoration with Dr. Ryan Dunlop on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dunlop is the Founder and CEO of Full Arch Masters, a community that offers dental education for dentists and lab techs so they can learn to master full arch restoration. He is well versed in IV sedation, traditional implants, pterygoid, zygomatic, trans-sinus, and palatal approach implants. He lectures and mentors extensively at the Flagship and Advanced Surgery courses. ✨Learn More: Full Arch Masters Website: https://www.fullarchmasters.com/ Course Registration: https://domorearches.com 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow

  • Nov 19, 2025 · 58 min

    Dental Coding with Dr. Greg Grobmyer on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail We learned so much from him last time, we absolutely needed to have Dr. Greg Grobmyer back on the show!👏👏 Dr. Greg Grobmyer practiced clinical dentistry in Tennessee for over a decade before chemotherapy from a cancer battle left him with numb fingers. Using the knowledge he derived from working with multiple practice consultants over the years, he began lecturing and coaching dental offices nationwide on their systems, culture, marketing, and communications. In addition, he wrote on dental topics for numerous publications and websites. Outside of dental industry publications, he has also appeared in Reader’s Digest, New York Magazine, Men’s Health, Slate, Insider Magazine, and others. He even spent a few years moonlighting in standup comedy. He is currently the Chief Editor of Dr. Charles Blair’s Dental Coding with Confidence book and Practice Booster’s Insurance Solutions Newsletter, a contributing editor to the Dental Administration with Confidence, Dental Technology with Confidence, and Dental Documentation with Confidence books, a course creator and lecturer for DentalZing.com, a Revenue Enhancement Program Specialist, and host of The Dental Code Advisor Podcast. ✨Connect with Dr. Greg Grobmyer: Website: https://dentalcoding.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticeBooster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicebooster/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/practicebooster/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@practicebooster5738 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drcharlesblairassociatespracticebooster/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch live discussions with the DINKs every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Nov 17, 2025 · 9 min

    Serving Your Community as a Dentist with Dr. Jonathan Spenn at Chicago Midwinter

    Send us Fan Mail There are so many ways to give back in dentistry, and Dr. Jonathan Spenn has definitely found his passion in the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Dr. Spenn is the Midwest Regional Coordinator for the CMDA. After graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, he joined the Army as a dentist. He developed a love of service, which he continues to this day and helps others learn how to do as well. With mission trips both overseas and in your own backyard, you can make a difference across the globe when you join CMDA. Learn how: https://cmda.org/ ✨Connect with Dr. Spenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-spenn-a0b63b65/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

    Shofu Showdown: Which Products do You Really Need for Your Dental Practice?

    Send us Fan Mail The DINKs face off in this special Humpday Happy Hour™ episode to determine which of their favorite SHOFU dental products are *actually* beneficial for optimal patient health and enhanced clinical outcomes. Tune in to find out if your favorite product makes the cut👀 Huge thank you to Shofu for making this episode possible! ✨Learn more at: https://www.shofu.com/en 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow

  • Nov 5, 2025 · 51 min

    AI in Dentistry with Dr. Thomas Rutner on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail Scared of implementing AI in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Rutner is here to walk us through the pros & cons of using AI, and help us learn how to implement in a way that doesn’t replace us, but empowers us✨ Dr. Rutnery has successfully integrated AI across nearly every part of his dental operations, from diagnostics to documentation, with a focus on implementation strategy and team mindset. What started as curiosity during dental school turned into a passion after seeing the remarkable ROI increase from his first AI tools. He describes himself as a pragmatic implementer who keeps turning into an all-in innovator. Dr. Rutner owns three dental practices in Northern California, bridging both private practice and Medi-Cal care. A graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and former class president, he’s known for blending pragmatic strategy with forward-thinking innovation. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Rutner enjoys golfing, cheering on the 49ers, and spending time with his wife, their toddler, and golden retriever, as they prepare to welcome a new baby later this year. ✨Connect with Dr. Rutner: Website: https://miguelstanley.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmiguelstanley/ Huge thank you to our educational partner, Toothy AI for making this episode possible! Learn more here: https://www.toothy.ai/ 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow

  • Nov 3, 2025 · 18 min

    Orthodontics for Airway & Sleep Dentistry with Dr. Layne Martin at Chicago Midwinter

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Layne Martin is the Co-creator & lead faculty of the airVata appliance, a nightguard that opens airways to improve sleep quality. He also created the OpenAir Pillow, which helps reduce snoring and improve sleep performance, enabling a better, healthier lifestyle. Needless to say, he is one of the foremost ortho innovators with an invaluable focus on airway and sleep performance! ✨Helpful Links: AirVata Website: https://www.airvata.com/ OpenAir Pillow Website: https://www.openairpillow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/layne-martin-95777a4/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Oct 29, 2025 · 44 min

    Braces vs. Clear Aligners: Which Is Better?

    Send us Fan Mail Ever since clear aligners hit the market, there’s been an ongoing discussion on which is better: aligners vs. metal brackets. But is one really better than the other? How can you tell which one is right for you? We’ll break it down for you so you can weed through all the confusion and pick the best option! Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn: The cost breakdown between aligners & braces Treatment duration for each method Maintenence considerations General comfort and ease of use 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow

  • Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

    The Future of Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry w/ Dr. Miguel Stanley & Dr. Amanda Seay on Humpday Happy Hour™

    Send us Fan Mail We’re honored to be joined by TWO guests this episode, Dr. Miguel Stanley & Dr. Amanda Seay to get a behind-the-scenes look at what we can expect from the 2026 AACD Conference this April in Aventura, Florida! 🎉 ✨2026 AACD Conference Info: https://www.aacdconference.com/event/2026/main-menu Dr. Miguel Stanley is the keynote speaker at the 2026 AACD Conference. He is the founder and clinical director of the globally renowned White Clinic, a Leading Dental Center of the World for over 25 years, with a large team of highly skilled doctors, and co-founder of the Slow Dentistry Global Network, a nonprofit organisation. He is the Vice President of the Digital Dentistry Society and also serves on the board of the recently established Innovation Society at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. A member of many international scientific and academic organisations, Dr. Stanley has published several studies and articles over the years. He is a consultant and Key Opinion Leader for leading dental tech companies and holds a license to practice in the UK, Dubai and Portugal. ✨Connect with Dr. Stanley: Website: https://miguelstanley.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmiguelstanley/ Dr. Amanda Seay is the president of ​The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and award-winning Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Clinical Director of Expertise Dental in Charleston, South Carolina. Her expertise ranges from complex restorative treatment planning to comprehensive preventative and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Seay is a recognized leader in the dental industry and has been featured in various dental publications for her influence and dedication to the profession. She was named the 11th Most Influential Person in Dentistry by Incisal Edge Magazine. She is the 85th dentist in the world to earn the honor of Fellow Accredited Member status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is also the co-creator of imPRES Dental Courses, an internationally recognized dental esthetics continuum. ✨Connect with Dr. Seay: Website: https://expertisedental.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-seay-01348534/ Huge thank you to our educational partner, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, for making this episode possible! Learn more about the organization here: https://aacd.com/ 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow

  • Oct 20, 2025 · 19 min

    How to Become an Accessibility Certified Clinic w/ Dr. Lee Weinstein at Chicago Midwinter

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Horowitz had the honor of catching up with his old friend, Dr. Lee Weinstein, at Chicago Midwinter! Dr. Weinstein is the founder of Core Smiles Consulting, where he helps dental practices learn how to treat diverse groups of patients effectively. Tune in to learn: The value of getting disability insurance at your dental practice The best dental mirror The benefits of becoming a Certified Autistic Center Learn more about the IBCCES here: https://ibcces.org/ ✨Connect with Dr. Weinstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lee-weinsteindmd/ 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow