AADOM Radio-THE Podcast For Dental Managers

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AADOM RADIO - For AADOM members on the go! AADOM radio is a great resource for dental management learning anytime, anywhere! Built with the busy manager's schedule in mind, keep up-to-date on topics ranging from: Systems to Work life Balance AADOM News Published Observer Articles - Narrated for your listening and learning mindset. AADOM Radio - THE podcast for dental managers and dental business professionals.

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Episode 160-AADOM Radio-The Authority Playbook: How to Get Recommended by AI Search
#179
Yesterday at 2:00 PM

Adrian Lefler is the CEO and co-founder of My Social Practice, a dental-only digital marketing agency based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In its 17 years, My Social Practice has served more than 7,000 practices. Adrian was early to the two biggest shifts in dental marketing, social media and Google reviews, and he believes AI search is the third.

Adrian is the host of BYTE SIZED, a podcast about AI and technology in the dental industry, and he speaks at dental conferences across the country on AI in dentistry, local SEO, Google Maps optimization, social media, and reputation management...


AADOM Member Stories:Laurie Umandal, DAADOM
#180
Last Friday at 3:22 PM

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AADOM Member Stories: Kiosa Paige, FAADOM
#178
10/17/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Amber Hoertz, FAADOM
#177
10/09/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Maureen Joiner, OM, RDH
#176
10/02/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Holly Hatfield, CDBS, FAADOM
#175
09/25/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Jessica Sharp, FAADOM
#174
09/18/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Laura Nelson, FAADOM
#173
08/28/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Hannah Lively, MAADOM
#172
08/21/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Erin Silva, FAADOM
#171
08/14/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Danielle Hewson, MAADOM
#170
08/07/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Melissa Cortes, DAADOM
#169
07/31/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Briana McGilton, FAADOM
#168
07/27/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Tammy Coleman, FAADOM
#167
07/15/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Darcie Hodgson
#166
07/10/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Lisa Lewis, MAADOM
#165
07/03/2026

Each week, we're highlighting a member of the AADOM community and their journey in dentistry.  How they got started and the path that led them to where they are today.  How they discovered AADOM and what inspired them to get involved. The impact AADOM has had on their leadership, skills, and career development. And, what being part of the AADOM community means to them.

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AADOM Member Stories: Melissa Floyd
#164
06/26/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Claudia LaSmith
#163
06/19/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Allison Lacoursiere
#162
06/12/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Steffenie Johnson
#161
06/04/2026

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Episode 159-AADOM Radio-You Run The Practice. Now Own The Revenue.
#160
05/28/2026

Designed specifically for dental office managers, this discussion connects the dots between front office workflows, clinical coordination, and billing efficiency to help practices reduce friction, improve accountability, and create more predictable revenue without adding unnecessary workload. Sponsored by Henry Schein One.


AADOM Member Stories: Ashley Spence
#159
05/26/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Stacey Singleton
#158
05/18/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Brooke Wallisch
#157
05/15/2026

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Episode 155-AADOM Radio-Your Role in Risk: What Every Dental Administrator Needs to Know
#156
05/14/2026

Join our discussion as we break down the works of Hanna Aronovich from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Dr. Julie Goldberg, Senior Dental Risk Specialist at Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group. We’ll review real-world malpractice cases, explain how dental staff may become involved in litigation, and share practical strategies to reduce risk while simultaneously strengthening patient care.

Whether you’re a dental assistant, office manager, treatment coordinator, or clinical team member, this conversation will give you actionable tools to protect your patients, your practice, and your professional reputation.


AADOM Member Stories: Abbey Sais
#155
05/01/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Lorie Gross
#154
04/17/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Joshuah Moreno
#153
04/08/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Lisa Young
#152
04/03/2026

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AADOM Member Stories: Lisa Smith, FAADOM
#151
03/27/2026

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Episode 149-AADOM Radio-When AI Sounds Confident but Gets HR Completely Wrong
#150
12/15/2025

Paul Edwards is the founder and CEO of CEDR HR Solutions. He and his team are leading providers of one-on-one expert HR guidance, custom employee handbooks, and management education for more than 3000 private dental practices across the US. You can join Paul on his popular HR Podcast, “What the Hell Just Happened?!”  CEDR is the All-in-One People Problem HR solution for dental practices. Custom Employee Handbooks. Unlimited HR Support. Simplified Software Tools. Seamless Payroll. Tailored for Your Practice and Your Team. Whether you need a compliant Employee Handbook for 1 or 200 employees, user-friendly HR software, or expert answers to people probl...


Episode 148-AADOM Radio-The Vision Playbook: Culture as Strategy
#149
11/25/2025

Dr. Farr brings a distinctive perspective to Spear Education, drawing upon her more than thirty years of experience managing a thriving dental practice in Northern California. Her extensive experience with dental practice management began with the Pride Institute's practice management curriculum and then the Seattle Institute with Dr. Frank Spear; Dr. Farr attributes both experiences as contributions to her career success. As a valued Spear Resident Faculty member, Dr. Farr now shares her passion, expertise, and actionable strategies for practice management with Spear Education members in both virtual and in-person formats. Dr. Farr is happily married to her practice...


Episode 147-AADOM Radio-Don't Fight Fires With Gasoline - Be Prepared for Anything!
#148
10/28/2025

Moriah is an Arizona native with over 10 years of human resource and management experience. With over five years of an executive level HR leadership background, Moriah provides HR guidance and support with a focus on company culture and effectively training leaders for success. When she’s not working to assist employers in fostering healthy workplace environments, Moriah enjoys spending time with her family and in the kitchen testing new recipes.

Learn more about CEDR HR Solutions: 

www.cedrsolutions.com

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https://www.dentalmanagers.com/


Episode 146-AADOM Radio-How Office Managers Can Hire & Retain Right-fit Associates
#147
09/03/2025

Bryton Nield is co-founder and CEO of Dentist Partner Pros, the industry-leading associate doctor recruiting and retention firm. Since forming Dentist Partner Pros with dental consulting veteran Bob Spiel, Bryton has been featured on some of your favorite dental podcasts, discussing building high-performing teams and partnerships, as well as strategies for ending the industry’s 75% associate hiring failure rate. Dentist Partner Pros' innovative Hiring and Retention Systems are changing the way Dental Practices hire, onboard, lead, and build their dream teams. Bryton is passionate about helping dentists build more successful and less stressful private practices.

Over the pa...


Episode 145-AADOM Radio-Office Manager of the Year 2024 Spotlight Series-Tito Albino
#146
08/11/2025

Part 1: The Journey to Office Manager of the Year

What does winning Office Manager of the Year mean to you personally?Who or what inspired you to pursue leadership in your practice?What was your reaction when you found out you won?

Part 2: Leadership Philosophy and Daily Impact

How would you describe your leadership style?What’s your approach to creating a positive team culture?How do you handle frustration or resistance to change?What are you most proud of accomplishing in your practice recently?How do you support practice growth and financial success from your ro...


Episode 144-AADOM Radio-A Conversation with Steve Parker of The Profitable Dentist, and Penny Reed of AADOM
#145
07/11/2025

AADOM Radio & The Profitable Dentist Presents:

Steve Parker of The Profitable Dentists & Penny Reed of AADOM

Key Objectives:

Hear directly from Steve Parker about the mission behind *The Profitable Dentist* and its focus on educating dentists on how to empower their office managers

Learn how dental office managers are stepping into stronger leadership roles—and why that matters to practice success.

Explore the importance of continued professional development and visibility for office managers across the industry.

Get the inside scoop on AADOM’s cover feature and what it r...


Episode 143-AADOM Radio-"From Managing Tasks to Leading Teams: Unlocking Real Practice Success" w/Penny Reed & Laura Nelson
#144
06/09/2025

AADOM Radio Presents:

Laura Nelson & Penny Reed

Key Objectives:

Bridge the gap between practice management and leadership development.

Introduce Leadership Unlocked as a new growth tool for members.

Highlight the value of deeper-level conversations from mastermind sessions.

Showcase Laura’s and Penny’s shared insights on transforming office culture.

More About Laura:

Laura Nelson, M.S., is a dynamic leader, author, speaker, and educator, renowned for her transformative contributions to the dental industry and beyond. With a career spanning over 20 years, Laura has beco...


Episode 142-AADOM Radio-Fill your cup! Living your best DASH! w/Callie Ward, Dash Dental Consulting
#143
06/05/2025

AADOM Radio and Dash Dental Consulting Presents:

Callie Ward

More About Dash Dental Consulting: https://www.dashdentalconsulting.com/

More About AADOM: https://www.dentalmanagers.com/


Episode 141-AADOM Radio-Spit Happens: How to Make a Positive Change in Your Practice w/Kiersten Aucoin of Benco Dental
#142
04/18/2025

AADOM Radio & Benco Dental Present:

Kiersten Aucoin-Senior Practice Solutions Consultant

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the stages of change in a dental practice and recognize common challenges at each stage.
• Apply practical strategies to overcome resistance, improve workflows, and create a more efficient and profitable dental practice.
• Demonstrate how dental coaching can support office managers in implementing and sustaining positive change.

More About Kiersten:

Kiersten began her career in the dental sector as an assistant a little over a decade ago. She realized shortly thereafter that the dental field was her...


Episode 140-AADOM Radio-AADOM Henry Schein Dental Podcast with Green Leader Valarie Caulfield
#141
04/16/2025

Here are some Green Tips from the 2024 Winner Valarie Caulfield: https://www.dentalmanagers.com/blog/2024-green-leader/

The Green Leader Nomination Info for 2025: https://www.dentalmanagers.com/membership/recognition/green-leader/

More About Valarie:

Valarie Caulfield began her remarkable journey in the field of dentistry in 1984, embarking on a career that has spanned nearly four decades. In 1991, she took on the role of office manager, where she found her true calling in the business side of dentistry. Valarie thrives on the opportunity to help dentists effectively manage their multi-million dollar practices, combining her love for...