Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

About Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

A roundtable podcast with your hosts, Dr. Pam Muniz 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.

Publisher

Endeavor Business Media

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

186 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Speaking, sponsorships, and the politics nobody talks about

   What does it really mean to become "known" in dentistry? Most of us see the highlight reel: the standing ovations, keynote presentations, podcasts, brand partnerships, social media, and travel. But 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 a public career in dentistry. From landing those first speaking opportunities to navigating conference politics, industry relationships, and the ever-evolving roles of educator, influencer, creator, and key opinion leader, Irene shares the realities that few people talk about. They also explore the pressure to always say "yes," how opportunities are really created, what companies are looking for, and the responsibility that comes with having a public voice. Whether you're dreaming of speaking, creating content, partnering with industry, or simply curious about what happens behind the curtain, this episode offers an honest look at the rewards, the challenges, and everything in between. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to build a career beyond the operatory, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   What 35 years in dentistry taught Abdi Sameni about getting better

   Thirty-five years into dentistry, Dr. Abdi Sameni isn’t thinking much about slowing down. He’s still asking what he can learn next. Sameni joins Drs. Pam Maragliano and Brian Nový for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when dentists remain students of their profession. They explore why some of the most interesting dental education is happening outside the usual circles, how communities such as bioemulation connect clinicians around the world, and why mentorship can change the trajectory of a career. But the conversation also gets clinical: Is biomimetic dentistry always the right answer? Are dentists intervening too late—or sometimes doing too much? Sameni makes the case for respecting the tooth at every stage of life, detecting disease before conventional treatment becomes necessary, and choosing treatment for the patient in front of you rather than following a clinical ideology. Plus: why a Class II composite can still be worth traveling to learn, the surprisingly important problem of orthodontic retention, and what keeps dentistry interesting after decades in practice.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Dentists and debt: Are you paying more interest than you should?

   Dentists may be attractive borrowers to banks—but that doesn't necessarily mean they're borrowing money wisely. 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 can approach financing more strategically. Brian shares his own experience seeking operating capital and discovering that the way he had structured his borrowing and credit wasn't necessarily taking full advantage of the options available to him. Gurfinkel, who describes his firm as a medical funding consultancy rather than a lender or broker, explains why practice owners often default to the easiest source of capital—which can also be among the most expensive. The conversation gets into refinancing high-interest debt, separating personal and business credit, and why understanding how banks evaluate dental practices can change the financing options available to practice owners. Gurfinkel also discusses promotional 0% financing strategies, their limitations, and why dentists need a repayment plan before relying on short-term capital. Pam and Brian also explore some less obvious factors that may affect a dentist's borrowing position, including the health of a credit profile and whether everyday business spending is actually helping establish business credit. In this episode: Why the easiest source of capital may not be the cheapest How high-interest debt can erode dental practice cash flow Why lenders may view dentists differently from other business owners The relationship between personal credit and practice financing What dentists should understand about 0% promotional financing Why short-term financing requires a clear repayment strategy How business credit can differ from personal credit Questions dentists should ask before taking on additional debt Financial strategies discussed in this episode may not be appropriate for every practice or individual. Consider consulting qualified financial, tax, and lending professionals before making borrowing or refinancing decisions.

Who has been a guest on Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gerry Kugel
• Dr Shirtcliff
• Sharyn Weiss
• Tonya Lanthier
• JoAnne Tanner

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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