Influential Dental
by American Dental Institute
Latest episode
#50 Never Worth the Revenue with Mike Huffaker
#50 Never Worth the Revenue with Mike Huffaker
About this podcast
The Influential Dental Podcast by the American Dental Institute is your space to connect, learn, and grow with fellow dental professionals. We dive into real conversations about the things that matter to you—whether it’s the latest technical advancements, marketing strategies to grow your practice, or ways to navigate career growth and personal well-being.
It’s all about building a community where we can all grow together. Join us if you’re looking for insights to improve your clinical skills, tips to expand your practice, or simply some motivation to keep elevating your care.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 50 episodes
- #50 Never Worth the Revenue with Mike Huffaker · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 50How do you protect a culture while a company grows fast? Mike Huffaker, Chief Revenue Officer at Planet DDS, joins Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter to share a career that…
- #49 What Got Dentistry Here Won’t Get It There with Charbel Louis Karam · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 49What does it take to lead through an industry that is changing faster than ever? In this episode of Influential Dental, Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with…
- #48 The Power of Community in Dentistry with Greg Tice · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 48What makes a professional community truly valuable? In this episode of Influential Dental, Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Greg Tice, COO of Seattle Study…
- #47 Influential conversations with Jeanne Cook & Mitch Olan · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 47Recorded live at Dykema, this episode of Influential Dental features Jeanne Cook, founder of Dental Savings Connect, and Mitch Olan, a longtime leader in the DSO space. Jeanne…
- #46 influential conversations with Ali Hyatt · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 46Recorded live at Dykema, this episode of Influential Dental features Ali Hyatt, Chief Customer & Growth Officer at Henry Schein One. Ali joins Julianne O’Connor and Michael…
- #45 Influential Conversations with Robert Woolley · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 45In this episode of Influential Conversations, Robert Woolley of HuFriedyGroup joins us for a conversation about leadership, culture, innovation, and the future of dentistry…
- #44 The Hidden Culture Behind Burnout in Dentistry with Dr. Michael Forde · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 44In this episode of Influential Dental, Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Dr. Michael Forde for a thoughtful conversation on burnout, leadership, and the culture…
- #43 Dykema: Where DSOs connect with Brian Colao · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 43In this episode of Influential Dental, Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter welcome back Brian Colao back to the show for a conversation ahead of Dykema DSO. Brian shares what…
- #42 Building Wealth in Dentistry with Matt Ornstein · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 42In this episode of Influential Dental, Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Matt Ornstein, owner of Oak Dental Partners and co-founder of Dental Pitch Brokerage…
- #41 The Oral-Systemic Connection with Dr. Dr. Edward Zuckerberg · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 41In this episode of Influential Dental, Dr. Edward Zuckerberg joins Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor for a conversation about one of the most important shifts happening in…
- The Future of Non-Invasive Dentistry with Dr. Haley & Dr. Goly Abivardi · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 40In this episode of Influential Dental, Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi, the visionary sisters behind vVARDIS. From…
- #39 Why Dentistry Is a Team Sport with Dr. Alex Sharp · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 39In this episode of Influential Dental, Dr. Alex Sharp joins Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter for a conversation about influence, community, and why dentistry is at its best…
- #38: People First in Dentistry with Tom Olsen · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 38This episode features a thoughtful conversation with Tom Olsen about leadership, humility, relationships, and the values that shape a lasting career in dentistry. From the…
- #37 Mic Swap with Mike Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 37In this shorter episode of Influential Dental, hosts Mike Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor switch up the usual format and turn the conversation toward each other. Instead of…
- Finding Your Voice with Dr. Jumoke Adedoyin · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 35Recorded live at ADI 2025, Dr. Jumoke Adedoyin joins Influential Dental for a conversation about growth, authenticity, influence, and the journey of becoming more fully yourself…
- #Navigating Success in Dentistry with dr. Naved Fatmi · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode, Dr. Naved Fatmi shares a no-nonsense perspective on failure, growth, and what success really looks like in dentistry today. He reflects on building multiple…
- #34 The Human Side of Dental Influence with Dr. Mike DiTolla · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 34What does it really mean to be influential in dentistry? In this episode, we go far beyond clinical skills and social media presence. We talk about building real trust with…
- #33: Where Dentistry, Influence, and AI Converge with Dr. Kianor Shah · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 33In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kianor Shah to explore a rare journey that bridges clinical dentistry, global influence, and emerging technology. From practicing in more…
- #32: Personal Growth as the Foundation of Success with Dr. Matt James · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 32Our guest, Dr. Matthew James, shares insights from decades of work in personal transformation, psychology, and mindset training. The conversation touches on burnout, anxiety…
- #31: Transforming Dentistry with AI: The Pearl Journey with Ophir Tanz · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode of Influential Dental, hosts Julieanne O'Connor and Michael Keeter interview Ophir Tanz, the founder and CEO of Pearl. They discuss Ophir's extensive background…
