Welcome back to The Dentists Show! In this episode, Chase and Ryan dive into a hot topic that every dentist faces at some point—buying new vs. used equipment. Is it worth saving the money, or are you setting yourself up for headaches down the road?

We also kick things off with some hilarious (and brutally honest) Valentine’s Day confessions. Let’s just say Chase has a very practical approach to romance, and Ryan is out here waiting for his wife to ask him to be her valentine. 😂

But back to the real talk—equipment. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth buying used chairs, handpieces, or Cavitrons, this episode is for you. We break down:

• What equipment we’ve bought used and why it worked (hello, $30k for a full set of practically new chairs!)
• The times we got burned (Cavitrons… we’re looking at you 👀)
• When spending the extra cash upfront actually saves you more in the long run

We’re all about working smarter, not harder, and sometimes that means knowing when to save and when to spend.

🎧 Hit play now and join the conversation!

LINKS:

• https://www.thedentistsshow.com
  

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Chase & Ryan’s Valentine's Day plans (or lack thereof)
• 03:00 – The debate: New vs. used dental equipment
• 05:30 – Our best used equipment purchases (why we love ADEC chairs)
• 10:45 – The $30K storage unit deal – was it worth it?
• 14:00 – Equipment that didn’t pay off (Cavitrons = regret)
• 18:30 – The hidden costs of buying used
• 22:15 – Should you buy used chairs, X-rays, or software?
• 26:00 – The best strategy for saving money without sacrificing quality
• 30:00 – Final thoughts: When to buy new vs. used

Dentists, we need to talk. On this episode, Chase and Ryan reunite in Mesa, Arizona, and things get real—real hilarious, real insightful, and real questionable (looking at you, orthopedic surgeons 🤔).

Ever met a dentist who thinks they’re the King of Root Canals but is actually just... not? Yeah, us too. We dig into some of the wild things we’ve heard in the dental world, including controversial opinions, insane patient experiences, and that time someone tried to convince us bad endo is just “planting seeds” for future implants. (Spoiler: Not great advice.)

From judgy dentists to why some specialists have serious superiority complexes, we’re not holding back. And, of course, we’ve got some solid takeaways for anyone navigating the crazy world of dentistry—because this field is way more than just drilling teeth.

• The wildest things we’ve heard in dental school and beyond 🤯
• Are orthopedic surgeons even real doctors? (Dentists, you get it.)
• Root canal fails and why endodontists love bailing us out
• How new dentists should approach high-stakes procedures
• The ridiculous reality of dental TikTok (and why it’s lowkey awesome)

🚨 Want to hear us call out the dental world’s best and worst moments? Hit play and join the conversation.

🔥 PS: If you’ve ever had a completely ridiculous experience in the dental chair (as a dentist or a patient), drop it in the comments. We need the laughs. 🤣

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Welcome to the chaos in Mesa, Arizona
• 01:20 – Ryan flies in just to record (because, duh)
• 03:45 – Are orthopedic surgeons even real doctors?
• 06:30 – The most controversial dentist we’ve ever met
• 09:15 – Why endodontists love seeing our mistakes (oops)
• 12:45 – The most painful patient experience EVER
• 16:20 – The internet’s hottest dental takes
• 20:10 – Should new dentists just “try” random procedures?
• 23:30 – Dental TikTok is a different breed 😂
• 28:00 – The case for laughing at ourselves (and still being awesome dentists)

In this episode, Chase and Ryan take a deep dive into what truly makes a great business owner. Is it all about maximizing profits, cutting costs, and working harder than everyone else? Or is it about something bigger—like mindset, leadership, and creating an environment that attracts the right team and patients?

They talk about the difference between an abundance mindset and a scarcity mindset—how some dentists try to squeeze every last penny out of their practices while others focus on building something sustainable and lasting. From buying and revamping struggling dental offices to dealing with the frustrations of other dentists complaining about “stolen” patients, they share real-world lessons from their own experience.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Dentists Show without a few hilarious stories—like getting “baptized” in the icy waters of Alaska while fishing and their less-than-stellar geography skills when signing up for a dental course in Portugal (spoiler: neither of them knew where Portugal was).

If you’re looking for real talk about business, leadership, and building a thriving dental practice—while still keeping your sanity—this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Hit play now to learn how the right mindset can change everything in your business and career!

LINKS:

• https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 Welcome back to The Dentists Show!
• 02:00 Fishing in Alaska: Why Ryan only likes “catching” instead of fishing.
• 05:00 The Portugal trip: How Chase and Ryan booked a course without knowing where Portugal was.
• 08:00 What actually makes a great business owner? Our take.
• 12:00 The scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset in dentistry.
• 16:00 Buying dental offices: Why some dentists leave their practices in bad shape.
• 20:00 Attracting the right patients and team: It’s not about stealing—it’s about culture.
• 24:00 Why some dentists self-sabotage by being too negative.
• 28:00 Final thoughts: The mindset shift that will change your business.