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Missed Patient Calls? How Adit AI Can Help | Josh Gosnell Sep 23, 2026

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What happens when a patient calls your practice and nobody can answer?

In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, I welcome back Josh Gosnell, Vice President of Revenue at Adit, to talk about missed calls, patient follow-up, and practical ways AI can support a busy dental team.

I share what happened when I needed to replace an AC unit in Texas and couldn't get someone on the phone. The company that answered got my business. Texas heat doesn't leave much room for phone tag. 😂 It's a useful reminder to think about the patient who's ready to schedule and needs someone to help them take that next step.

Josh explains how Adit's AI Call Intelligence helps practices understand what happened on a call, whether a patient booked, and what still needs attention. We also discuss how AI Front Desk can help with after-hours calls, daytime overflow, and scheduling requests, giving the team more room to focus on patients.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why AI should solve a real problem in your practice

• How Adit grew from dental marketing into a patient communication platform

• The difference between AI Call Intelligence and AI Front Desk

• What happens after a missed call and how to track the follow-up

• Finding patients who wanted an appointment but never booked

• How automated tasks can help the team track unresolved questions

• Supporting the patient on the phone and the patient standing in front of you

• Bringing your team into the conversation about AI support

• Josh's preview of AI Recare, described as coming soon in the recording

Learn more about Josh and Adit:

Website: https://adit.com/

This episode is sponsored by Adit.

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Time Is the Real Currency: Building Financial, Time, and Global Freedom with Dave Stech Sep 09, 2026

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What is financial success really worth if your income stops the moment you step away from the practice?

In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, I sit down with my mentor Dave Stech of Access Insiders for a conversation about a form of wealth that goes far beyond money. Dave explains why financial freedom should lead to time freedom and ultimately to what he calls global freedom: the ability to do what you want, with the people you care about, wherever you choose.

Dave shares how he went from growing up in a trailer park to building a multigenerational family office, why he took three six-month sabbaticals to be fully present for the people he loved, and how he intentionally helped his sons grow beyond him. We also discuss why successful dentists can still feel chained to their practices, how the right relationships can expand what is possible, and why legacy needs to be built long before retirement.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why time not money is the real currency

• The progression from financial freedom to time freedom and global freedom

• Why comfort can quietly keep successful dentists stuck

• What Dave learned from taking three six-month family sabbaticals

• How Access Insiders approaches relationships, education, and investment opportunities

• Why “who” you invest with can matter as much as “what” you invest in

• How intentional parenting helped Dave's sons build lives and businesses of their own

• Why quantity time creates the opportunity for quality family moments

• How to build a legacy designed to serve future generations

Learn more about Dave and Access Insiders:

Website: https://accessinsiders.com

This episode is supported by Medidenta. If you need new handpieces or have broken handpieces to trade in, ask Medidenta about its buyback program and the current Nifty 50 offer: https://medidenta.com/

The investment discussion in this episode reflects the guest's experiences and opinions and is provided for educational purposes. It is not individualized financial advice.

🃏 Stop Gambling with Insurance Claims | Shreyas Parab & Dr. Glenn Vo on AI Dental Billing Jul 20, 2026

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Insurance billing doesn't have to be one of the biggest headaches in your practice.

In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Shreyas Parab, Co-Founder & CEO of DayDream, to discuss how AI and experienced billing specialists are helping dentists improve cash flow, recover more insurance revenue, and take the stress out of revenue cycle management.

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💰 Save Big on Dental Supplies with Bryan Markiet & Dr. Glenn Vo Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Bryan Markiet, CEO and President of Cargus International, to talk about one of the easiest ways dentists can improve profitability right now:

Stop overpaying for dental supplies.

Bryan shares the story behind Cargus International, how his family built the business over decades, and why the MARK3 Dental Supplies brand has become a smart option for dentists who want premium quality without premium pricing.

In this conversation, Dr. Glenn and Bryan cover:

-Why MARK3 is helping dentists save serious money on everyday supplies

-How Cargus built a family business that has served dentistry for decades

-Which MARK3 products are worth paying attention to right now

-Why dentists should be aware of a possible glove shortage

-How free samples and a money-back guarantee make trying MARK3 easy

If you are looking for practical ways to protect your margins without sacrificing quality, this episode is worth your time.

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🤖 AI That Helps Dentists Work Smarter with Mini Suri & Dr. Glenn Vo Mar 31, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Mini Suri, Co-Founder and CEO of VELMENI, to talk about an AI platform that could change how dental practices diagnose, document, and communicate with patients.

If you have ever wished patients could actually see what you are trying to explain, or if you have wanted your team to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time doing meaningful work, this episode is for you.

Mini shares how VELMENI helps practices with:

- AI-assisted radiograph review

- 2D and 3D image verification

- Voice-powered hygiene and doctor notes

- Claims support

- Easier radiology reporting

- Better patient communication and case acceptance

What makes this conversation stand out is that VELMENI is not just one AI feature. It is a platform built to improve multiple parts of the dental workflow.

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👩‍⚕️Smarter Dental Staffing with Maria Vaysman & Dr. Glenn Vo Mar 13, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Maria Vaysman, VP of Strategy and Operations for Clipboard Dental, to talk about one of the biggest pain points in dentistry right now: staffing.

If you have ever had a hygienist call out, struggled to find temporary help, or wished there were an easier way to try out a team member before hiring them full time, this episode is worth your time.

Maria shares how Clipboard Dental helps practices fill shifts fast with vetted professionals, how their platform works, and why they decided to make direct hiring completely fee-free.

In this conversation, they cover:

How Clipboard Dental helps offices fill urgent and longer-term staffing gaps
Why practices can bring on someone full time with zero placement fees
How the platform vets workers and tracks reliability
Why this works for both practice owners and dental professionals
How offices can build a trusted roster of favorite temps over time

This is one of those episodes that can save you production, reduce stress, and give your team a real staffing backup plan.

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💰 Fee-for-Service Freedom with Dr. Jim Arnold & Dr. Glenn Vo Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Dr. Jim Arnold, Founder and CEO of Foundation Dental Alliance, to talk about what it really takes to build a successful fee for service dental practice.

If you are feeling squeezed by insurance reimbursements, rising overhead, and the pressure to see more patients just to stay profitable, this conversation will resonate with you.

Dr. Arnold shares:

• Why insurance driven dentistry is leading to burnout

• The mindset shift required to move toward fee for service

• How leadership and culture directly impact profitability

• Why relationship based care creates long term stability

• The six pillars needed to build a freedom based practice

This is not about dropping PPOs overnight. It is about building clarity, confidence, and a strategy that protects your future.

If you have ever wondered whether there is a better way to practice dentistry, this episode is worth your time.

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📊 When Dentists Need a Fractional COO | Erica Benavente & Dr. Glenn Vo Feb 06, 2026

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Scaling a dental practice isn’t just about adding operatories... it’s about having the right leadership and systems in place.

In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Erica Benavente, Founder of Quest Dental Solutions, to discuss why many dentists hit a ceiling when they try to scale without executive-level operational support.

Erica shares her journey from dental assistant to COO, how she helped grow a practice into a 25-operatory super practice, and why a fractional COO can be the missing link between chaos and sustainable growth.

In this episode, we cover:

When dentists actually need a fractional COO
Why office managers can’t scale practices alone
How systems and staffing must evolve as practices grow
What changes when you expand to multiple locations

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💡 Profitable Hygiene with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes & Dr. Glenn Vo Jan 29, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, CEO & Founder of Dr. Joy, RDH, to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing dental practices today: rising hygiene wages paired with shrinking reimbursements.

Dr. Joy brings nearly 30 years of experience across clinical dentistry, education, and business strategy to explain why hygiene should no longer be viewed as a cost center, but instead as a profit and practice valuation engine.

They discuss how insurance mix, business literacy, training, and clear expectations on both sides of the chair can dramatically change hygiene performance, team retention, and long-term practice value.

If you’re a practice owner struggling with hygiene staffing, compensation, production, or burnout, this episode will shift how you think about your hygiene department.

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📅 Full Schedules Without Burnout with Danielle Kramer & Dr. Glenn Vo Jan 21, 2026

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In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Danielle Kramer, Founder & CEO of The Schedule Squad, to break down why so many dental practices struggle to keep schedules full and how to fix it without burning out your team.

Danielle brings over 20 years of real-world dental experience, having worked in nearly every role inside a dental practice. She shares how Schedule Squad helps practices stay connected to patients, reduce front office overload, and keep both doctor and hygiene schedules consistently full.

In this episode, you’ll learn: