{"podcast":{"title":"Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights","slug":"dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","podcast_index_feed_id":7069719,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dental-unscripted-76568f68-9f66-456b-a730-5d4f27447c67","website_url":"http://www.dentalunscripted.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/E_HP5hfvbSdm89iNR8aECGrbRSHawQ7BlkFmY7chhxs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGRj/NmI2ZjY5YmQ0YTE4/MzFlNzk3YzE5NzJm/N2Q2Zi5qcGc.jpg","author":"Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn","episode_count":54,"summary":"The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business. Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from \"Startup Unscripted\" and \"Dental Acquisition Unscripted\" into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to \"the business of dentistry.\" Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you're new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we've got you covered. CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE: ✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch ✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know ✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks ✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work ✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners ✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams ✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula's consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T04:18:37.860796+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719"},"episode":{"title":"Should You Drop Dental Insurance and Go FFS? Our Answer Might Surprise You!","slug":"should-you-drop-dental-insurance-and-go-ffs-our-answer-might-surprise-you","published_at":"2026-06-12T01:03:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/should-you-drop-dental-insurance-and-go-ffs-our-answer-might-surprise-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","url":"https://Dental-Unscripted.transistor.fm/episodes/should-you-drop-dental-insurance-and-go-ffs-our-answer-might-surprise-you","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/4f93a799/b5bf52fa.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with Stafani Sandoval, billing and credentialing expert at Next Level Consultants, to tackle the biggest question in the industry right now: \"Should I drop my insurance?\" They break down the massive differences between lease networks and direct contracts, when it is time to aggressively negotiate your fees, and why jumping out of network without a strategic plan can absolutely tank your dental practice revenue. What You'll Find Out: Why you should never drop an insurance plan if your schedule isn't completely full The 60% rule: How to know exactly when an insurance fee schedule becomes insulting Why updating your UCR fees to the 90th percentile is critical before attempting dental insurance negotiation The hidden financial dangers of DIY dental credentialing and submitting blind PPO applications How to retain your patient base using in-house membership plans when transitioning to fee for service The essential 90-day patient communication playbook for going out of network seamlessly Perfect for: Startup dentists, established practice owners, front office managers, and anyone focused on dental billing strategies, increasing profitability in dentistry, and mastering dental practice management. Special Guest on Today’s Show: Stefani brings years of specialized experience to the table as the Billing & Credentialing Lead and Front Office Coach at Next Level. She specializes in navigating archaic insurance algorithms, maximizing practice fee schedules, and guiding dental teams through safe, profitable out-of-network transitions without losing their patient base. Special Promotional Offer and Connect: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/dental-consulting/ Key Takeaways: You no longer have to be a victim to stagnant insura…","meta_description":"In this episode, Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with Stafani Sandoval, billing and credentialing expert at Next Level Consultants, to tackle the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1977,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/episodes/should-you-drop-dental-insurance-and-go-ffs-our-answer-might-surprise-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/should-you-drop-dental-insurance-and-go-ffs-our-answer-might-surprise-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}