Dr Tom Show

About Dr Tom Show

I have practiced dentistry full-time for over 30 years, and for the last 23 years (and counting) in a scratch-start practice with my wife. We graduated together from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. In addition to my full-time practice, I had the privilege to serve as the first and only wet-gloved dentist Editorial Director for Dentaltown. During the 22 years I was in that role, I had access to the companies that provide the products and services that power our profession. I have conducted interviews, moderated podcasts, written countless polls, published a monthly column, served as a key opinion leader, participated in focus groups, traveled the world and attended more major dental trade shows than I can remember. I have produced numerous video projects where I interviewed guests, shared the latest dental news and provided a ‘man on the street’ perspective at some of the major dental meetings. I started the Dr. Tom Show to share my experiences, insights and creativity in a new format. Podcasts are already ubiquitous and they are the perfect vehicle for this next phase in my career. I look forward to presenting engaging conversations with leaders in our profession, sharing my perspective on hot topics and creating episodes where I can bring experts together with dental professionals in need of great advice. As a practicing dentist and lifelong question-asker, I’m curious about how people think, what they believe, and how they navigate complex topics.

Publisher

Thomas Giacobbi

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2025

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Episode 106: Dr Shivani Mallishery: Persistance, Positivity and Purpose

   Dr. Tom interviews Dr. Shivani Mallishery about her journey from growing up in Bahrain and attending dental school in Mumbai to pursuing U.S. dentistry through UCLA endodontics training and a DDS at the University of Colorado, taking on over $200,000 in student debt. After not being selected in the H-1B visa lottery (despite 440,000 applicants and 110,000 selections), she pursued an O-1 “extraordinary abilities” visa by documenting research, patents, mentoring, and AI endodontics work, meeting five USCIS criteria. She then led a struggling, negatively publicized dental office, rebuilding patient trust through direct outreach, extended exams, and culture-setting, and within months improved reviews, referrals, and retention. Over a year, the practice grew from a four-person team to 11, added rotating specialists, and increased monthly production from $50,000 to $190,000. 00:00 Dr Shivani Mallishery: Persistence, Positivity and Purpose02:05 Childhood & Path to Dentistry03:25 Coming to the US11:36 The H-1B Visa Lottery14:55 Pursuing the O-1 Visa23:01 Taking Over a Struggling Practice26:50 Rebuilding Team & Culture42:12 Growth & Results47:05 Personal Growth & Advice If you want to suggest a guest, share a comment or ask a question, reach out through my website: www.DrTom.show

2. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Episode 105: Bone Replacement and Implant Placements with Dr Charles Schlesinger

   This episode features my conversation with, Dr. Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI, is a premier implantologist, international lecturer, and the VP of Clinical Development at Impladent LTD and Solmetex. With over 30 years of clinical expertise, he is a leading authority on predictable socket preservation and bone grafting. Dr. Schlesinger bridges the gap between manufacturing and practice, developing advanced regenerative biomaterials that help clinicians protect ridge architecture and optimize long-term implant success. Join us as we explore the wide world of grafting and discuss a few of my pet peeves with the implant industrial complex. If you have questions for Dr Schlesinger, send email to: cschlesinger@solmetex.com If you want to suggest a guest, share a comment or ask a question, reach out through my website: www.DrTom.show

3. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Episode 104: Feedback and Friendly Advice

   In this episode Dr Tom listens to advice from his kids, reveals the most likely reason they didn't go into dentistry, and shares advice of his own for current and future dentists. Share your feedback at the show website: DrTom.show

4. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Episode 103 Dentists Meeting Online

   On this episode Dr Tom takes a moment to reflect on 25 years of Dentaltown, and 22 years serving as the Editorial Director. The conversation takes us back to the origin story and through the highs and lows over the years. If you are in the dental profession in any capacity, this is a familiar community. Please share your questions, suggestions and feedback at the show website: DrTom.show. Thanks for listening. Please like, follow or subscribe so you never miss a new episode.

5. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Episode 102: Dr Tom Show Jennifer de St Georges

   In this episode of The Dr. Tom Show, host Dr. Tom interviews Jennifer de St. George, a renowned expert in practice management and consulting, who has given over a thousand lectures globally and written numerous articles. The discussion covers various critical topics including managing perfectionist tendencies, team appreciation, and evaluation, and effectively handling common office controversies. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of 'inform before you perform,' addressing issues proactively, and the key elements of building a referral-based practice. She outlines her three-division management model: managing patients, managing the team, and managing the business. The episode also delves into role-playing scenarios dealing with toxic employees, emergency patient scheduling, misaligned treatment philosophies between associates, and long-term employees resistant to change. Jennifer shares practical advice on these scenarios and speaks on the future of dentistry, the role of DSOs, and the importance of maintaining patient referrals.

6. 

   11 Nov 2025

   Episode 101: Inside a Dental CPA Firm with Bill Owens

   In this episode I have a conversation with Bill Owens, partner at Owens and Bondell a Dental CPA Firm that is also a founding member of the Academy of Dental CPAs. We discuss overhead, saving on taxes, embezzlement, DSO deals and much more. Enjoy the episode!Send your comments and questions through the show website: DrTom.show

7. 

   3 Nov 2025

   Episode 100: October 2025 Magazine News

   This is my first podcast news segment. In this episode, I have highlights from the October issues of Dentistry Today, Compendium and Dental Economics magazines. Each month the news segment will provide a summary of the articles and events in our profession that deserve your attention. I look forward to expanding this concept in the coming months. The Dr Tom Show will also feature insightful interviews, new product discussions and editorial segments on the hot topics in dentistry. Please send your comments and questions through my website: DrTom.show

8. 

   14 Sept 2025

   Pilot Episode

   Welcome to the preview episode of my podcast. Please reach out to me through my website to share your comments, questions and suggestions. https://drtom.show/

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