Podcasts
Google Ads vs. SEO: Which is Right for Your Practice?
Google Ads vs. SEO: Which is Right for Your Practice? In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth podcast, Chris discusses the critical question of whether dental practices should invest in Google Ads or SEO. He emphasizes that both strategies are complementary rather...
How Top Dental Practices Get Patients to Say YES to Expensive Treatment — Eric Vickery
If your dental practice is struggling with case acceptance, cancellations, no-shows, or patients “ghosting” treatment plans, this episode is a must-listen. Chris Pistorius sits down with Eric Vickery, case acceptance expert and coach to 250+ dental practices, to break...
The Staffing Crisis Killing Dental Practices — with Lisa Cappello
Staffing isn’t just an HR issue — it’s one of the biggest hidden threats to dental practice growth. In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris Pistorius sits down with Lisa Cappello, Founder & CEO of Smiles in Demand, to unpack what’s really...
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,...
Articles
The One Question That Dramatically Increases Dental Patient Referrals
The One Question That Dramatically Increases Dental Patient Referrals Patient referrals are one of the most powerful — and most underutilized — growth channels in dentistry. Most dental practices say referrals are important… but very few have a clear, repeatable...
Google Ads vs. SEO: How Dentists Should Really Be Thinking About Patient Growth
Google Ads vs. SEO: How Dentists Should Really Be Thinking About Patient Growth If you’re a dentist trying to grow your practice, you’ve probably wrestled with this question at some point: Should I be investing in Google Ads or SEO? It’s a fair question — and one that...
How to Get More Patients to Say YES to Dental Treatment (Without Feeling Salesy)
How to Get More Patients to Say YES to Dental Treatment (Without Feeling Salesy) One of the biggest growth killers in dental practices isn’t marketing.It isn’t staffing.And it isn’t even patient demand. It’s patients saying “no” — or “I need to think about it” — to...
Staffing Is the Silent Growth Killer in Dentistry (Here’s How to Fix It)
Staffing Is the Silent Growth Killer in Dentistry (Here’s How to Fix It) When dental practices think about growth, they usually focus on marketing, new patients, case acceptance, or collections. But there’s one major bottleneck that quietly limits growth more than...
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...