Smiles Ahead Podcast

About Smiles Ahead Podcast

Welcome to the Smiles Ahead Podcast, powered by Burrow Welchel & Culp Orthodontics! On this podcast, our award-winning, board certified orthodontist, Dr. Sam Burrow, will be discussing some of the most frequently asked questions about orthodontics. Dr. Burrow is a teacher, co-author of the Orthodontic Answer Book, and Co-Founder of Burrow Welchel & Culp Orthodontics. He’ll be discussing everything from the pricing and concerns of orthodontics, to common orthodontic treatments, to how to care for your teeth after braces

Publisher

Dr. Sam Burrow IV

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2023

Latest episode

5 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2025

   How I Became a Dentist: A Doctor-to-Doctor Conversation

   On this episode of the Smiles Ahead Podcast, host Dr. Sam sits down with special guest Dr. Neil Duval for an inspiring doctor-to-doctor conversation about the journey to becoming a dentist. 🦷✨ Dr. Duval shares what first sparked his interest in dentistry, the challenges and milestones along the way, and the meaningful moments that continue to fuel his passion for patient care. Whether you’re considering a career in dentistry, love a good origin story, or simply enjoy hearing from the he...

2. 

   22 Aug 2025

   Building Wealth and Success with Blair Thompson

   In this episode of the Smiles Ahead Podcast Powered by Burrow Welchel & Culp Orthodontics, Dr. Sam sits down with Blair Thompson, Founder and President of Sparta Wealth Partners. With a strategic approach and a passion for helping others succeed, Blair has built a team of business and financial specialists dedicated to guiding clients through every stage of their journey. From leadership to wealth management, Blair shares insights into what it takes to create a well-rounded support system...

3. 

   7 Aug 2025

   The Evolution of Our Name and Practice

   In this episode of the Smiles Ahead Podcast, Dr. Sam shares the story behind the evolution of our practice name and what inspired the upcoming transition to a new identity: Lume. From where we started to where we’re headed, Dr. Sam reflects on the growth of our team, our mission, and the values that sparked the decision to unify under one name. While the change isn’t official just yet, this episode offers an inside look at what “Lume” means—and why we believe it captures the spirit of who we...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

53,436

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

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

Quality

88

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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