Dentistry On FIRE

Latest Episodes:

From Dentist to VC Investor: The Story Behind 47 Startups Oct 29, 2026

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What happens when a successful dentist decides the dental chair is just the beginning? Can you grow your impact from treating patients in one practice to helping build companies that reach millions of people? In this episode of Dentistry on Fire, Dr. Jeff Buske sits down with Dr. Jeremy Krell to explore his incredible journey from general dentist and multi-practice owner to healthcare entrepreneur, startup operator, and venture capital investor.

This conversation is for dentists, dental practice owners, and healthcare entrepreneurs who want to understand what is possible beyond traditional clinical dentistry. Dr. Krell shares how his passion for entrepreneurship pushed him to expand dental practices, master new clinical procedures, and eventually become deeply involved in dental technology, business operations, and startup growth.

You'll discover what he learned working with Oscar Health, Quip, and Simplify, including his experience helping scale Quip into a business generating approximately $100 million in revenue and selling roughly 20 million toothbrushes across 120 countries.

Now, through Revere, Dr. Krell is helping fund the future of dentistry and healthcare innovation. His firm has invested in 47 companies and sold seven, while continuing to build a growing investment ecosystem.

If you're interested in dental entrepreneurship, venture capital, scaling a dental practice, dental startups, leadership, and growing your impact beyond patient care, this episode offers a new perspective on what's possible.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Discover how Dr. Jeremy Krell transitioned from practicing dentistry and growing multiple dental offices to becoming a startup operator and venture capital fund manager.

Learn what scaling Quip into a $100 million business taught him about reaching millions of patients, communicating with diverse audiences, and growing a global brand.

Understand why dental technology startups can struggle to secure investment and how Revere was built to help bridge the gap between innovation and venture capital.

Explore how Revere manages its portfolio of 47 investments, supports startup growth, and continues expanding through additional funds and business services.

#DentalEntrepreneurship #DentalPracticeGrowth #VentureCapital #DentalStartups #DentistryOnFire

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Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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Why Being a Busy Dentist Doesn't Mean You're Successful Oct 22, 2026

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Being a busy dentist doesn't always mean you're a successful dentist. What if the secret to less dental burnout, better practice management, and more personal freedom isn't working harder—but building better systems?

In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske sits down with Dr. Eric Block to discuss dental practice systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), overcoming stress and anxiety, and redefining success as a dental practice owner.

If you're overwhelmed by managing your dental team, patient communication, insurance workflows, or balancing dentistry with family life, this conversation is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Discover how Dr. Eric Block organizes more than 300 dental SOPs to simplify clinical workflows, insurance processes, and staff training.

Learn how Flomo helps dentists create and update standard operating procedures, including AI-assisted documentation and shareable training resources.

Explore why comparing yourself to other dentists, giving in to fear, and confusing busyness with success can lead to unnecessary stress.

Hear how coaching, professional help, entrepreneurship, and healthy boundaries can help dentists build confidence, protect family time, and create more freedom.

#DentalPracticeManagement #DentistBurnout #DentalSOPs #DentalLeadership #DentalPracticeGrowth

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Dental Practice (Here's How) Oct 15, 2026

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Why are so many successful dentists feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and mentally exhausted even when their dental practices are thriving? The truth is that dentist burnout isn't always about working too many hours. Sometimes it's the constant interruptions, staff turnover, patient demands, emotional pressure, and lack of effective dental practice systems that slowly drain your energy.

In this episode, we explore the hidden causes of dental burnout and how dental practice owners can reduce stress, improve team efficiency, and create a more sustainable career in dentistry. From the isolation of running a private dental practice to the mental fatigue of answering endless staff questions, we discuss the challenges dentists rarely talk about openly.

You'll discover how standard operating procedures (SOPs), dental office workflows, staff training systems, and better practice management can help remove you as the bottleneck in your business. We also discuss the importance of connecting with other dentists, defining success on your own terms, and protecting your mental well-being as your career evolves. Whether you're a new dentist struggling with daily pressures or an experienced practice owner looking to work smarter, this conversation offers practical ideas for building a more efficient dental practice without sacrificing your personal life, relationships, or peace of mind.

What You'll Learn:

Why dentists burn out even when business is good. Understand how decision fatigue, emotional pressure, demanding clinical procedures, constant patient interactions, and professional isolation contribute to stress and mental exhaustion in dentistry.

How dental SOPs can eliminate unnecessary interruptions. Learn why documenting clinical setups, insurance protocols, phone procedures, membership plans, and daily workflows can reduce repetitive questions and make your dental office more efficient.

How to build a dental team that operates more independently. Discover how Flomo, organized training resources, written procedures, photos, videos, and team accountability can make onboarding easier and help protect important practice knowledge when employees leave.

Why working more doesn't always mean earning more. Hear how redefining success, building supportive relationships with other dentists, and creating better practice systems can help you reclaim time and work toward a healthier work-life balance.

#DentistBurnout #DentalPracticeManagement #DentalLeadership #DentalPracticeGrowth #WorkLifeBalance

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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Why Dentists Burn Out (And How to Love Work Again) Oct 08, 2026

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Do you dread Monday mornings at your dental practice, even though you worked years to become a dentist? Dentist burnout, dental anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep every patient happy can quietly turn a career you once loved into a job you want to escape.

In this episode of Dentistry on Fire, Dr. Jeff Buske sits down with Dr. Eric Block, known as The Stress-Free Dentist, to talk about what dental burnout really looks like and how he found his way back to enjoying dentistry. Eric shares the period when he regretted becoming a dentist, struggled with anxiety, brought work stress home, and considered leaving the profession. He opens up about therapy, life coaching, hypnotherapy, and getting professional support to reclaim his mental well-being.

Discover why perfectionism and people-pleasing increase stress in dental practices, how learning to say no can protect your peace, and why communication and leadership skills matter just as much as clinical expertise. Whether you're a dental practice owner, associate dentist, or dental professional feeling overwhelmed, this honest conversation offers a powerful perspective on dental mental health, burnout recovery, work-life balance, professional boundaries, and building a sustainable dental career.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Discover how Dr. Eric Block went from dreading his dental practice to enjoying his career again—and why burnout recovery starts with acknowledging the problem.

Understand how perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficult patients, and fear of failure contribute to dentist anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and poor work-life balance.

Learn how therapy, coaching, self-awareness, and healthier boundaries helped Eric change his relationship with stress and stop carrying every bad day home.

Explore why dental school doesn't fully prepare dentists for practice leadership, patient communication, business challenges, and the difficult decisions required to run a successful practice.

#DentistBurnout #DentalMentalHealth #StressFreeDentist #DentalPracticeLeadership #DentistryOnFire

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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EP 352: Why You’re Stuck: The Hidden Power You’re Leaking Every Day Oct 01, 2026

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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things, yet still stuck?
You hustle, grind, and push for more production… but somehow, you're still not getting ahead. You think it’s a business problem, but it’s actually a power problem. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Buske reveals the real reasons why most dentists, and high performers, struggle to break through, and how the code and the stack can flip everything in your favor.

Dr. Buske dives into the emotional and strategic blocks that keep practice owners imprisoned in their own businesses. From marital stress that leaks into the office, to the frantic chase for money at the expense of purpose and clarity, he breaks down the hidden dynamics sabotaging your success. You'll learn why living by the code, real facts, raw feelings, relevant focus, and fruitful results, is the foundation for building a life and practice that actually works.

Then he introduces the stack, the single greatest tool for shifting your mindset, breaking reactive cycles, and regaining your power. It’s not just about more production. It’s about reclaiming clarity, perspective, and integrity, daily.

Takeaways:

Your personal energy affects every part of your practice, especially your team.

Chasing money without clarity leaks power and purpose.

The “code” framework helps you live with integrity and focus.

Suppressed emotions become explosive reactions, address them early.

The “stack” gives you daily perspective and a powerful interruption to old habits.

“You think it’s a production problem, but it’s really a power problem.” — Dr. Jeff Buske

If this hit home, share it with a fellow dentist or high performer. Subscribe to Jumpstart with Jeff and follow @dr.jeffbuske on Instagram for more practical tools to take your life, marriage, and practice beyond the next level.

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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EP 351: Prisoner or Producer? The One Question That Changes Everything Sep 24, 2026

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Are you really in control of your life and practice, or are you just surviving inside a system that’s quietly draining your power? In today’s episode, Dr. Jeff Buske cracks open a tough but essential question: Where are you at? Not geographically, but mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically. This isn’t about surface-level self-help. This is about confronting the truth so you can finally pivot from being a prisoner of your circumstances to a producer of your own powerful reality.

In this no-holds-barred solo episode, Dr. Buske walks through a powerful internal shift that starts with smashing your current mental frame. He challenges dentists to stop tolerating a life of burnout, imbalance, and disconnection, and instead start operating with power, presence, and purpose. Whether it’s your practice, marriage, leadership, or health, you’ll be invited to take inventory of where you're truly at, and what it’s costing you to stay there.

You’ll hear:

Why your “production problem” is really a capacity problem
The danger of living as a one-dimensional human being
The false belief that family distracts from success, and what to believe instead

A powerful 4-dimensional framework to create synergy across life and practice

How to stop firefighting and start leading with sustainable power

“Joy is our default setting, we just forgot. When you become a producer, you remember how to live from that place again.”

Ready to stop being a prisoner to your practice and start becoming a powerful producer? Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow dentist, and take a few minutes to journal your honest answer to this question: Where are you at?

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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EP 350: From Prisoner to Producer: Breaking Free in Dentistry Sep 17, 2026

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Are you running your practice, or is it running you?

Many dentists feel like prisoners in their own operatory, chained to the chair, burnt out, and unsure how to regain control. If that sounds like you, this masterclass-style episode is your wake-up call, and your roadmap to lasting change.

In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske dives into the emotional and professional realities many dentists silently face. Sharing personal stories, including a raw, life-saving phone call with a friend on the brink, Dr. Buske opens the door to conversations about burnout, mental health, and reclaiming your sense of purpose. He unpacks the "Limitless Dentist Method," a framework that’s helped him, and countless others, go from overwhelmed to empowered, from merely surviving to fully producing with passion and purpose.

You’ll learn how to identify the mental “prison bars” holding you back, and how to replace limiting beliefs, old stories, and false narratives with truth, clarity, and direction. Whether you're buried in the busyness of dentistry or looking to lead your practice, team, and life more boldly, this episode offers a path forward.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

The 3 core keys to shifting from prisoner to producer: Presence, Power, and “I Am the One”

How to uncover and rewrite the rules, stories, and beliefs that shape your current reality

Why truth, not fantasy, must be the starting point for real transformation

The difference between external change and internal transformation (and why only one leads to lasting results)

A proven framework to reignite your practice, marriage, and mindset in just 90 days

"Where the truth is, God is. And when we finally face the facts, transformation becomes possible." – Dr. Jeff Buske

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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EP 349: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Break Cyclical Patterns and Step Into True Liberation Sep 10, 2026

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Are you tired of living in cycles that leave you stuck, burning out your marriage, your practice, your health, or your energy? You’re not alone. Many of us hit plateaus, lose momentum, and wonder why we can’t sustain the progress we desperately want. In this episode of Jump Start with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske unpacks how to break free from the repetitive patterns that drain us and step into a life of power, productivity, and liberation.

Dr. Buske shares how real transformation doesn’t come from quick motivation or surface-level strategies, but from creating frameworks, habits, and accountability that fuel long-term growth. He explains the journey from information → fascination → motivation → inspiration → transformation → liberation, and why that last step, liberation, is the key to living with consistent energy, deeper intimacy, and purpose-driven productivity.

Whether you feel stuck at a plateau or are hungry for your next breakthrough, this episode offers the perspective and tools to get you moving forward with clarity and conviction.

Key Takeaways:

Why cyclical patterns keep us stuck—and how to finally break them

The difference between external motivation and internal inspiration

How to “stack W’s” (small daily wins) that compound into massive transformation

The framework that turns productivity into a positive, self-sustaining cycle

Why liberation, not just success, should be your ultimate goal

“I can motivate the shit out of you. But I’m not here just to tickle your ears. I’m here to guide you past inspiration, into transformation, and ultimately to liberation.”

If this episode fired you up, don’t just keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast,.

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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EP 348: Stop Playing Small: Why Self-Development is the Dentist’s Secret Weapon Sep 03, 2026

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Are you thriving in your practice, but quietly wondering why life still feels out of balance? Or maybe you’re grinding it out every day, but no matter how many CE courses you take, you just can’t break through that plateau. In this episode of Jump Start with Jeff, we’re getting brutally honest about what’s really holding dentists back, and it’s not just clinical skills.

Dr. Jeff Buske, founder of Limitless Dentists, pulls back the curtain on the hidden side of success. He shares why leadership, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness matter just as much, if not more, than dentistry itself. Through his own story of burnout, breakthrough, and building a thriving life he loves, Dr. Buske challenges us to stop playing small and start leading with clarity, courage, and vision.

Whether you’re a young doc fresh out of school or a seasoned practitioner running multiple practices, this episode meets you where you are. You’ll discover how mindset and emotional mastery impact not only your bottom line, but your marriage, family, and overall fulfillment. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this all there is?”—this conversation will hit home.

Key Takeaways:

Clinical skills are vital, but mindset and leadership unlock the next level of growth.

Emotional intelligence directly impacts production, relationships, and long-term success.

Self-awareness is the first step, honestly owning where you’re stuck opens the door to change.

Complacency can creep in when things are going well; growth must be intentional.

Success isn’t just about dentistry, it’s about building a life you love to wake up to.

“If you don’t develop emotional intelligence and leadership, you’re playing small, for yourself, your team, your patients, and your family.” - Dr. Jeff Buske

If this episode spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself, share it with a fellow doc who needs this message today. And before you close out, hit subscribe so you never miss a chance to jump start your practice, and your life, with Jeff.

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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EP 347: From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Pivot Protocol That’s Saving Dentists’ Lives Aug 27, 2026

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What if your biggest struggle wasn’t clinical, but personal? In this episode of Jumpstart with Jeff, Dr. Jeff Buske opens up a powerful conversation around what it really takes to create a life and practice you love. Burnout, isolation, and overwhelm are silent killers in dentistry, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through life or feeling like success is costing you everything that matters, this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Buske breaks down the heart of his Pivot Protocol, a practical and deeply personal system built to help dentists get crystal clear on where they are, where they want to go, and what’s standing in the way. But this isn't about lectures or theories, this is about transformation through brotherhood, accountability, and raw honesty. Dr. Buske shares stories of his own failures, divorce, depression, addiction, and how he found his way out by stepping into vulnerability and building a life filled with purpose, not just productivity.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

The 3-step Pivot Protocol for real, lasting life change

Why success starts with clarity and brutal honesty

How small group intensives create exponential growth

The hidden cost of surface-level CE events, and what to do instead

Why dentists are suffering in silence, and how to break the cycle

“I’ve fucked it up every way but Friday, but now I know the way out. And I’m here to show you too.” - Dr. Jeff Buske

🔥 Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow dentist, and visit limitlessdentistacademy.com to apply for the 90-day intensive that’s changing lives from the inside out.

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Join Dental Syndicate HERE

To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-buske-12201010a/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffrey_t._buske?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010102508751

Limitless Dentist Academy: http://www.limitlessdentistacademy.com

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