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Group Function: Reclaiming the "C" Word: Fixing the Reputation of Dental Consulting
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- May 22, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of the Group Function podcast, Alan sits down with Joe Chickerillo and Lana Rivera to recap an incredible Chicago Midwinter meeting and dive deep into why the word "consultant" feels broken in modern dentistry. Joe shares his "first and only" philosophy for evaluating tech startups and disruptive ideas, while Lana leverages her 20+ years of industry experience to unpack the critical anatomy of team buy-in and breaking through professional glass ceilings. Together, they pull back the curtain on the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC) . Far from a rigid, one-size-fits-all network, the ADMC operates as a vetted mastermind of niche experts—spanning financial strategy, team culture, marketing, and technology. Whether you are a practitioner looking for a safe space to solve precise practice bottlenecks or an entrepreneur seeking a cure for the loneliness of the road, this conversation proves why the right collaborative network is the ultimate cheat code for moving the profession forward. Some links from the show: The Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC) NMG Practice Solutions Joe's Linktree Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb! The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method ! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day co…