Jun 9, 202632 minS2
Most DSOs think software will solve their problems. The reality? Software implementation reveals them. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, Jake Larsen and Clint Berry sit down with Jill Nesbitt, Founder of...
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Dental Operations Unpacked
Hosted by Kolla · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Dental Operations Unpacked is the podcast for leaders running dental organizations. Hosted by Jake Larsen and Clint Berry, we break down the real systems behind scaling group dentistry — from revenue cycle and tech strategy to data, workflows, and team alignment. Practical insights from operators in the field, sharing what’s actually working inside growing DSOs. Built for operators who want to execute better, scale smarter, and lead stronger teams. Real operators. Real systems. Real conversations.
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What is Dental Operations Unpacked about?
Dental Operations Unpacked is the podcast for leaders running dental organizations. Hosted by Jake Larsen and Clint Berry, we break down the real systems behind scaling group dentistry, from revenue cycle and tech strategy to data, workflows, and team alignment. Practical insights from operators in the field, sharing what’s actually working inside growing DSOs.
Who hosts Dental Operations Unpacked?
Dental Operations Unpacked is hosted by Kolla. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
What has Dental Operations Unpacked covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Software Implementations Reveal the Truth About Your DSO" (9 June 2026, 32 minutes), "From Office Manager to Business Leader: Driving Performance Across Every Location" (19 May 2026, 30 minutes), and "The Talent Problem in Dentistry: What Operators Don’t Understand About Hiring" (12 May 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Dental Operations Unpacked publish?
Dental Operations Unpacked publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 45 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Dental Operations Unpacked?
Booking probability for Dental Operations Unpacked is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dental Operations Unpacked requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dental Operations Unpacked's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Dental Operations Unpacked?
The strongest fits for Dental Operations Unpacked are Dentists and Business & Management Consulting. Dental Operations Unpacked has a business audience.
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Kolla hosts Dental Operations Unpacked, a business podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 19, 202630 minS2
What does it take for an office manager to become a true business leader? In this episode, Katie Robinson, Director of Operations at Cook Dental Group, joins Jake Larsen and Clint Berry to discuss how dental...
- May 12, 202624 minS2
The dental talent problem goes far beyond just “finding people.” In this episode, Humberto Briceño joins us to break down what operators don’t understand about hiring, retention, candidate experience, and building...
- Apr 28, 202648 minS2
Why do claims pile up so fast in dental practices? And more importantly… why do they never seem to go away? In this episode, we sit down with Sissy Mangrum to unpack the “silent cash leak” happening inside revenue cycle...
- Apr 21, 202633 minS1
If you’re a dentist feeling stretched thin… you’re not alone. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , we sit down with Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental, to talk about what’s really changing in dentistry—and...
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- Apr 14, 202642 minS2
Sales in dentistry has a bad reputation. But what if the problem isn’t sales… it’s how we think about it? In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , Jake Larson and Clint Berry sit down with Dr. Jason Gladwell (CEO...
Episode #9
The Rise of the Financial Operator
Apr 2, 202624 minS2Most DSOs don’t have a data problem. They have a visibility problem. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, we sit down with Daniel Lopez Borge, Director of FP&A at FivePoint, to break down what it really means...
- Mar 26, 202623 minS2
Most leaders get stuck doing everything themselves. But the real shift happens when you learn to step back and build others. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, we sit down with Sarah Martin, Regional...
- Mar 19, 202629 minS2
Insurance doesn’t have to feel like chaos. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , we sit down with Taylor Ashcraft, Director of Operations at Accelerate Dental, to break down one of the most frustrating (and...
- Mar 12, 202628 minS2
Insurance relationships in dentistry are often viewed as transactional. But strong payer partnerships can actually become a key driver of operational stability. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , Jake...
- Mar 5, 202627 minS2
In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , hosts Jake Larson and Clint Berry sit down with John Hullette of Specialty Dental Brands for his first ever podcast interview . With over 13 years of experience in...
Dental Operations Unpacked
How coaching bridges the gap between data and execution
Feb 26, 202627 minMost dental organizations are drowning in dashboards. But data alone doesn’t build high-performing teams. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, Jake Larson and Clint Barry sit down with Ann Alterson , Director...
- Feb 19, 202627 minS2
Scaling a dental practice sounds exciting. Until your margins shrink. In this episode, we’re joined by Lesie Espanola , fractional COO at DEO , who breaks down the three operational pillars every practice must...
- Feb 12, 202629 minS2
Christin Lisenby, VP of Hygiene at Dental Care Alliance, joins us to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of practice profitability: hygiene. With 27 years in dentistry — from assistant to hygienist to COO to DSO...
- Jan 30, 202631 minS2
New year, new season, new name. We’ve officially rebranded from Dental Disruptors to Dental Operations Unpacked , a show built for operators who want practical, real world conversations that make them better at the job...
Episode #30
Dental Disruptors 2025, a Year in Review
Dec 24, 202513 minS1This is our final episode of the Dental Disruptors Podcast for 2025. In this short year-end wrap-up, we reflect on the past season, share some of our favorite episodes and moments, and talk honestly about what we’ve...
- Dec 4, 202531 minS1
In this episode, Jake and Clint sit down (again!) with Bonnie Thompson, COO of Forest Family Dentistry and one of this year’s Top Operational Leaders in Dentistry. Bonnie shares how she went from 16-year-old dental...
- Nov 21, 202535 minS1
Jake Larsen and Clint Berry launch a new Dental Disruptors series honoring the operators who keep DSOs running behind the scenes. In this episode, they sit down with Brandi Carter , Director at Sage and one of this...
- Nov 7, 202520 minS1
In this episode of Dental Disruptors , hosts Jake Larsen and Clint Berry sit down to unpack one of the biggest debates in the dental industry — data ownership . They discuss: Why most dental practices still use...
- Oct 24, 202537 minS1
Key takeaways Lagging vs. leading : Production/collections reflect the past. Coach daily behaviors that create tomorrow’s results. EPIs > vanity metrics : Measure empathy (names used, wait time, clarity, felt-heard...
Recent guests
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Jill Nesbitt
Senior Customer Success Manager, Dentrix Ascend by Henry Schein One
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Katie Robinson
interim director of Professional Practice - UofL Hospital and Brown Cancer Center, UofL Hospital and Brown Cancer Center
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Sarah Martin
author, perioperative nurse, carer peer worker, SANE peer ambassador, Safeguarding Hub Eastern Europe
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Dr. Miles Beckett
CEO & Co-Founder, Flossy
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