Case Closed is the dental podcast that cuts through the fluff in implant dentistry. No boring lectures, no endless chatter, just expert-driven conversations, real-world strategies, and insights you can actually use.
Designed for dentists and practice owners, this show breaks down the methodologies, protocols, and mindset behind successful implant practices, so you can improve case acceptance, increase production, and grow with confidence.
This is where real problems meet real solutions. Join hosts Ryan Pritchard, AJ Davino, and industry experts each episode as they take a deep dive into implant dentistry, patient conversion, and practice growth.
Ep. 13 | Worth it? The Best (or Worst) Investments in Dentistry | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
Dentists are constantly being told what they need to invest in to grow their practices. New technology, more marketing, another provider, changes to insurance, partnerships, and countless other opportunities all promise to take the practice to the next level. But which investments are actually worth it? In this episode of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino put some of the biggest investments and business decisions in dentistry on trial, breaking down when they m...
22 Sept 2026
Ep. 12 | The Foundation of Implant Success w/ Dr. Gregory White | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
Clinical success in implant dentistry starts long before the procedure. It is built through proper planning, thoughtful case selection, clear communication, and a team that understands the process from consultation through final restoration. In Episode 12 of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino are joined by oral surgeon Dr. Gregory White to discuss the clinical and operational factors behind more predictable implant outcomes. Dr. White explains why dentists must...
8 Sept 2026
Ep. 11 | Scaling an Implant Practice: When Growth Makes Sense | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
Every dental practice wants to grow, but growth only makes sense when the practice is ready to support it. In Episode 11 of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino break down what it actually means to scale an implant practice and how to recognize when it’s time to take the next step. Whether that means adding team members, bringing on another provider, increasing capacity, or eventually expanding into another location, the decision should be driven by more than simp...
1 Sept 2026
Ep.10 | 10 Metrics That Define Your Dental Practice Pt.2 | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
In Part 1 (Episode 9), Ryan and AJ broke down the first half of the 10 metrics that define your dental implant practice. Now, they’re moving further down the funnel to the numbers that reveal what happens after you generate the opportunity. In this episode, the guys focus on the final five KPIs and how seemingly small improvements throughout the patient journey can create a massive difference in practice performance. Getting the phone to ring is only the beginning. What happens when your tea...
25 Aug 2026
Ep. 9 | The 10 Metrics That Define Your Dental Implant Practice | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
Most dental practices track numbers. But are you tracking the right ones? In this episode of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino break down the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that actually determine whether an implant practice is growing or simply staying busy. Marketing alone doesn't create growth. It takes a system that turns interest into appointments, appointments into treatment, and treatment into completed cases. The numbers tell that story. Ryan and AJ...
11 Aug 2026
EP. 8 | Chairside Etiquette: The Foundation of Patient Trust w/ Dr. Rami Nazarian
The technical side of dentistry matters, but what patients remember most is how they're treated. In this episode of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino are joined by Dr. Rami Nazarian to discuss one of the most overlooked drivers of treatment acceptance and long-term practice growth: chairside etiquette. From the moment a patient walks through the door to the way a doctor enters the operatory, every interaction shapes trust, confidence, and ultimately a patient'...
28 Jul 2026
Ep. 7 | Small Town Success: Building A $3 Million Practice | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
Can a small-town dental practice really become a $3 million practice? The data says absolutely. In this episode of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino break down what they've learned after working with implant practices across the country, from towns with just over 1,000 people to larger suburban markets. Time and time again, they've seen one thing prove true: the size of your town doesn't determine the size of your practice. The practices that consistently grow a...
14 Jul 2026
Ep. 6 | How To Thrive In Uncertain Times | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
How do successful dental practices continue growing when patients become more hesitant to spend? In this episode, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino tackle one of the biggest challenges facing dental practices today: navigating uncertainty. Whether it's economic slowdowns, changing buyer confidence, rising costs, seasonal fluctuations, or unexpected global events, practices that adapt are the ones that continue to grow. Drawing from decades of combined experience working with implant practices acr...
30 Jun 2026
Ep. 5 | Myths of Marketing: What Actually Drives Implant Growth | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
In this episode, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino are joined by Maxilla Marketing President and Senior Account Manager Tyler Holmes to break down some of the biggest myths surrounding dental implant marketing and explain what actually drives sustainable practice growth. Tyler has nearly 10 years of experience in the dental/marketing industry and has worked with dental practices and their staffs in every corner of the country. He has seen it all. The truth is, successful implant marketing isn't j...
16 Jun 2026
Ep. 4 | Building the Perfect Team: The Implant Practice Fantasy Draft
In Episode 4 of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino build the ultimate implant-driven dental team: fantasy draft style. Instead of drafting athletes, they draft the key roles that make a dental implant practice successful, including the lead implantologist, Implant Treatment Coordinator, front desk, hygienist, office manager, associate dentist, marketing, billing, dental assistant, and in-house lab. The rules are simple: every drafted role becomes elite, while the...
2 Jun 2026
Ep. 3 | The ITC: The Most Important Hire In Implant Dentistry | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
In Episode 3 of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino break down one of the most overlooked roles in implant dentistry: the Implant Treatment Coordinator. From case acceptance and patient communication to financing, expectations, and follow-up, the ITC often becomes the difference between an implant office that stays stagnant and one that truly scales. Ryan and AJ discuss why most offices either misunderstand the role entirely or fail to dedicate the right person to...
19 May 2026
Ep. 2 | Financing: The Ultimate Deal-breaker | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
In Episode 2 of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino tackle one of the most misunderstood and underutilized systems in implant dentistry: financing. From real-world stories inside implant-driven practices to the psychology behind affordability and case acceptance, this episode breaks down why financing is often the difference between a patient moving forward with treatment or walking out the door. Ryan and AJ discuss: • Why financing is not “selling.” It is ...
5 May 2026
Ep. 1 | From Dental Consultants to Owners | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
Case Closed: From Consult to Crown | Episode 1 — From Dental Consultants to Owners Welcome to the very first episode of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, the podcast built specifically for the general dentist who wants to grow their practice through implant dentistry, without losing sight of what matters most: the patient. Your hosts, Ryan Pritchard (founder of Maxilla Marketing and Crown Dental Group) and AJ Davino (founder of Dental Plant, Inc. and former treatment coordinator extraordina...
20 Apr 2026
Coming Soon | Case Closed: From Consult to Crown
This is a short preview of Case Closed, a new podcast hosted by Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino. Ryan and AJ share a glimpse into the conversations and real-world scenarios that will define the show. After transitioning from consultants to dental practice owners, they now operate inside the same types of implant-driven practices they have spent years advising. Case Closed focuses on what actually happens inside growing dental offices. Not theory, not surface-level advice, but real execution, rea...
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