Podcasts
Your Dental Practice Doesn’t Have a Hiring Problem—It Has This Problem
If you’re a dentist focused on growth—but dealing with team turnover, burnout, disengagement, or constant hiring stress—this episode is for you. On this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of profitability,...
Small Practice, Big Risk: Why Hackers Target Dentists and How to Stop Them with Dan De Steno
Cybersecurity, HIPAA, and the Future of Tech in Dental Practices with Dan De Steno In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, we sit down with Dan De Steno, President and Founder of Nova Computer Solutions, a firm specializing in IT and cybersecurity for...
The State of AI in Dental Marketing: Powerful Tool or Human Touch Killer?
AI is everywhere in dentistry — voice agents, chatbots, automation, follow-ups, and “set-it-and-forget-it” systems. But just because you can automate something… doesn’t mean you should. In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris breaks down the real...
How to Build a Dental Practice That Runs Without You (Dr. Grace Yum, Mommy Dentists in Business)
What if your dental practice didn’t depend on you being there every single day?What if growth, freedom, and profitability didn’t come at the expense of your family, health, or sanity? In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris sits down with Dr. Grace...
Your 2026 Digital Marketing Plan for Dental Practices
Your 2026 Digital Marketing Plan for Dental Practices Presented by Chris Pistorius & KickStart Dental Marketing If you weren’t able to join our live session, here’s everything you need to know to position your dental practice for success in 2026. Chris walked us...
How to Increase Case Acceptance Without Feeling ‘Salesy’ — Psychology Secrets Dentists Should Know
If you think you have a new patient problem… you might be wrong. In this episode, Chris Pistorius exposes the silent killer of dental practice revenue that almost NO ONE is talking about: 👉 Case Acceptance. You can pour money into marketing, ads, SEO, Google Reviews…...
The ZERO-Dollar Referral Engine Every Dental Practice NEEDS
If you think your dental practice is “getting referrals,” think again. In this episode, Chris exposes the brutal truth about referrals in dentistry — why they’re your highest-ROI patient source, why most practices butcher them, and how to finally build a predictable,...
Why Paid Ads Make the Most Sense Early On… And Why They Fail for So Many Dentists
In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris breaks down one of the biggest misunderstandings in dental marketing: 💥 Paid ads do work — but only when used at the right time and with the right systems. Most dentists think their ads failed because “Google...
Why SEO Matters More Today Than Ever for Dental Practices
In this episode, Chris breaks down the massive shift in how patients search for dentists — and why “SEO” today is nothing like what most agencies still sell from 2014. This isn’t about keywords or meta tags.It’s about visibility, authority, and whether your practice...
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WHY So Many Dentists Get Burned by Marketing Agencies [And How to Fix It for Good]
Ever been burned by a marketing agency that promised you “guaranteed new patients” or “instant ROI”? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. In this no fluff, no BS episode, Chris Pistorius pulls back the curtain on why so many dental practices waste money on...
Articles
Call First, Text Second: The Follow-Up Mistake Costing Dental Practices New Patients
Call First, Text Second: The Follow-Up Mistake Costing Dental Practices New Patients Most dental practices invest time and money into getting website leads — but far too many lose those leads before they ever book an appointment. Why? Because of how they follow up. In...
Recognition Is the Most Overlooked Growth Strategy in Dentistry
Recognition Is the Most Overlooked Growth Strategy in Dentistry If you’re a dentist focused on growth but constantly battling team turnover, burnout, disengagement, or hiring fatigue, the problem may not be your systems, your pay, or your marketing. It’s recognition....
How Your Dental Team Should Respond to Calls Asking About “Free” Dental Treatments
How Your Dental Team Should Respond to Calls Asking About “Free” Dental Treatments If your front desk or clinical team has received calls asking about “free dental implants,” “implant grants,” or other no-cost procedures, you’re not alone. Practices across the country...
AI in Dental Marketing: Where It Works, Where It Breaks Trust, and How to Use It the Right Way
AI in Dental Marketing: Where It Works, Where It Breaks Trust, and How to Use It the Right Way Artificial intelligence is everywhere in dentistry right now. From AI voice agents and chatbots to automated follow-ups, scheduling, and content creation, it feels like...
The Simple Appointment Reminder Fix That Can Instantly Reduce Dental No-Shows
The Simple Appointment Reminder Fix That Can Instantly Reduce Dental No-Shows No-shows are one of the most frustrating (and expensive) problems in dentistry. You do the marketing.You fill the schedule.And then… patients don’t show up. In a recent No BS Dental Growth...
How to Build a Dental Practice That Runs Without You Lessons from Dr. Grace Yum on Growth, Delegation, and Long-Term Value
What if your dental practice didn’t rely on you being there every single day? For many dentists, practice ownership starts with freedom — but quickly turns into longer hours, constant stress, and feeling chained to the chair. In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth...
The 3-Minute Google Business Profile Hack Dentists Are Ignoring (That Brings Free Patients)
The 3-Minute Google Business Profile Hack Dentists Are Ignoring (That Brings Free Patients) If you’re a dentist looking for more new patients without spending more on ads, this might be one of the easiest wins you’ll ever implement. Most dental practices spend...
Why Your Case Acceptance Is Lower Than You Think (And How to Fix It Fast)
Most dentists think they have a new patient problem.But in reality, many practices are quietly losing thousands of dollars every month because of something far more hidden: 👉 Low case acceptance. Patients nod, smile, and seem to understand everything…Then they walk...
The 2-Minute Missed Call Audit That Uncovers Hidden Revenue in Your Practice
Every dental practice wants more patients, but most are losing opportunities every single day — without even realizing it. The culprit? missed calls at the front desk. Most practices spend thousands on marketing, Google ads, and social media, yet a shocking number of...
How to Build a Zero-Dollar Referral Engine for Your Dental Practice (And Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Referrals Alone)
How to Build a Zero-Dollar Referral Engine for Your Dental Practice (And Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Referrals Alone) In dentistry, every practice owner says they want free marketing — yet most never take real action to create it. The truth is that the highest-ROI...