This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with JoAnne Tanner, practice coach, consultant, and author, to talk about one of the biggest decisions in a dentist’s career: buying a practice. Whether you are dreaming of ownership, actively evaluating an opportunity, or preparing to sell, the process can be exciting—but it can also be overwhelming, expensive, and complicated if you do not know what to look for. JoAnne shares insights from her recently published book and breaks down the key considerations that every buyer and seller should understand before entering a transition.From knowing the right questions to ask, to avoiding costly mistakes, to understanding what makes a practice truly worth buying, this conversation is packed with practical advice for dentists on both sides of the deal. Tune in to learn how to approach practice transitions with more confidence, clarity, and strategy—because when it comes to buying or selling a practice, getting it right matters.

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and Brian sit down with Dr. Mia Geisinger, past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, for a powerful conversation about the undeniable connection between oral inflammation and systemic health. For too long, “a little bleeding” has been minimized or accepted as normal—but Dr. Geisinger makes it clear: bleeding is a sign of inflammation, and inflammation matters. With dozens of systemic illnesses linked to or exacerbated by periodontal inflammation, dental professionals have a critical opportunity to help patients understand that periodontal health is not just about saving teeth—it is about supporting whole-body health. In this episode, Dr. Geisinger breaks down the science, the responsibility, and the opportunity we have as clinicians to collaborate with our patients, improve periodontal outcomes, and reduce the oral inflammatory burden that may contribute to systemic disease. If you have ever struggled to get patients to take bleeding gums seriously, this conversation will give you the language, confidence, and clinical perspective to change the way they see their oral health.Tune in for a compelling episode that reminds us why periodontal health is no longer optional—it is foundational.

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Dr. Jeff Brucia for a practical, clinically relevant conversation about what it really takes to bond composite predictably. Think you know the difference between an immature bond and a mature bond? This episode may change the way you look at and practice adhesive dentistry. Dr. Brucia breaks down the details that influence bond strength, clinical longevity, and restorative success—from technique sensitivity to the steps that help maximize adhesion and minimize failures. This conversation is packed with tips to help you elevate your outcomes, improve efficiency, and deliver better dentistry. Tune in for a can’t-miss episode that will help you bond smarter, not harder.