Dentistry Unmasked

Dentistry Unmasked is a roundtable podcast with your hosts, Dr. Pam Maragliano and Dr. Brian Novy. Join us as we bring notable guest contributors from all parts of dentistry every week. We discuss the topics that every business owner wants to know, including practice management, discussions for students and new grads, new and existing technologies and products, and hot-button issues circulating in our dental forums.

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What happens behind the scenes once your name becomes your brand? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam sits down with Irene Iancu for an unfiltered conversation about building...
Oct. 6, 2026
Thirty-five years into dentistry, Dr. Abdi Sameni isn’t thinking much about slowing down. He’s still asking what he can learn next, sitting down with Pam and Brian to discuss ...
Oct. 5, 2026
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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...
Oct. 2, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Drs. Pam Maragliano and Brian Nový talk with Daniel Gurfinkel of Gurfinkel & Partners about practice debt, credit, cash flow, and how dentists...
Sept. 29, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Drs. Pam Maragliano and Brian Nový talk with Dr. Dimitri Christakis, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics International, about what...
Sept. 23, 2026
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...
Sept. 15, 2026
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...
Sept. 9, 2026
What does it really take to lead a dental school and how much influence does a dean have on the future of the profession?
Sept. 2, 2026
Few people have had a greater impact on the adoption of silver diamine fluoride in the United States than this week’s guest. Pam and Brian sit down with Dr. Shirtcliff, the man...
Aug. 26, 2026
Tune in as Sharyn Weiss joins Pam and Brian and explains why bonus systems often fall short and what leaders can do instead to build a motivated, engaged team that performs well...
Aug. 18, 2026
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam sits down with entrepreneur and registered dental hygienist Tonya Lanthier, founder of DentalPost, for an honest and heartfelt conversation...
Aug. 12, 2026
What if the most exciting chapter of your career hasn't happened yet? Pam and Brian are here to discuss how to set your future up for success.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Dr. Mia Geisinger joins Pam and Brian to explore the latest science connecting oral inflammation, chronic disease, and the future of preventive care.
July 27, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with JoAnne Tanner, practice coach, consultant, and author, to talk about one of the biggest decisions in a dentist...
July 22, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and Brian sit down with Dr. Mia Geisinger, past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, for a powerful conversation about...
July 15, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Dr. Jeff Brucia for a practical, clinically relevant conversation about what it really takes to bond composite...
July 7, 2026
What does it take to grow a single dental practice into a thriving multilocation organization—and then step back from the day-to-day to pursue an even bigger mission?
June 30, 2026
Are your restorative materials working with or against your bonding protocol? In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, we take a deep dive into some of the most exciting developments...
June 17, 2026
The previous conversation with Dr. Kessler couldn’t be contained. In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Dr. Pam and Dr. Brian continue their discussion with the past president...
June 9, 2026
How familiar are you with THE American Dental Association? Do you sometimes feel as though it’s hidden behind a veil? In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Dr. Pam and Dr. Brian...
June 4, 2026
It might feel early—but according to Brian, if you’re not thinking about the holidays now, you’re already behind. In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and Brian tackle a...
May 26, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Oliver Finel, an animator who’s reimagining the tooth fairy experience for today’s tech-savvy kids—and their...
May 20, 2026
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and Brian sit down with Dr. Brian Edwards, a preventive-focused dentist who has successfully transitioned out of network with all insurance...
May 12, 2026
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam continue the conversation on practice transitions—this time through the lens of the buyer.
May 6, 2026