Spilling the Teath

Leadership is a concept frequently discussed in dentistry, but rarely examined in depth. Jennifer Steadman has experienced leadership from multiple vantage points—dental hygienist, director of hygiene operations, and founder of Jen SOS. Drawing from her recent appearance on Spilling the Teath, these reflections capture the top takeaways she shared on leading with intention in today’s dental practices.

In the fast-paced world of dentistry, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. As the industry evolves, practices face challenges around team dynamics, cultural integration, and fostering patient trust. In this episode of Spilling the Teeth, Dr. Ryan Hungate and Brian Colao explore the everyday realities impacting dental organizations, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for leaders at all levels.

Dr. Ryan Hungate and Barbi Elmore dig into the post‑COVID payor wake‑up: staffing shortages, burning phone lines, and why insurers now see providers as customers, too, setting the stage to ditch paper EOBs, push direct deposit, and finally simplify eligibility.

In part two of their conversation, Dr. Hungate and Steven Kizy, VP & GM of Henry Schein Dental continue their conversation about ways to grow and thrive in the age of higher interest rates and tariffs.

In this episode of Spilling the Teeth, Steven and Dr. Hungate discuss how practices can navigate current economic obstacles and thrive.

Previously on Spilling the Teath: Dr. Hungate and Chris Butler, VP & GM of DentalPlans.com spoke about how a lack of communication and transparency about pricing can quickly lead to a “no” on treatment. This week, they’re tackling how to turn those "noes" into "yeses."

In this month’s episode of Spilling the Teath, Dr. Hungate is speaking with Chris Butler, VP & GM of DentalPlans.com on why patients are so quick to say “no” to necessary treatments.

In this month’s Spilling the Teath episode, Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer, Henry Schein One, is breaking down his top takeaways from The 2025 Catalyst Index. We’re sharing his top thoughts.

Discover how Meliora Dental is shaping the future of dentistry with AI-driven care, patient-focused innovation, and a shift to a sustainable mixed model practice.

In our inaugural UK episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton, Head of Marketing for the UK and Ireland at Henry Schein One, sits down with Kunal Thakker, Founder of Tooth Club, to discuss how Tooth Club is redefining patient experiences and disrupting traditional dentistry.

In this month’s episode of Spilling the Teath, Dr. Ryan Hungate, DDS, MS, Chief Clinical Officer at Henry Schein One, spoke with Florian Hillen, CEO and founder of VideaHealth, about how AI is revolutionizing the dental industry. Today, we’re sharing Hillen’s top reasons for why practices need to incorporate AI as part of their diagnosis process.

What if you could transform the way you handle patient bookings? In this month's Spilling the Teeth, Dr. Ryan Hungate, DDS, MS, Chief Clinical Officer at Henry Schein One spoke with Jordan Miles, Senior Product Manager at Henry Schein One to debunk the myths surrounding online scheduling. Below, we’re sharing the top highlights from their conversation.