Jan 29, 2026
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Lester De Alwis welcome attorney Evan Sampson of Post & Schell to discuss the legal essentials that help dentists grow with confidence. The conversation explores common compliance pitfalls, employment law challenges, HIPAA risks in digital...
Jan 22, 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by insurance admin in your dental practice? In this episode, Lester De Alwis talks with Timothy Boyle from REVA Global about how trained virtual assistants can reduce insurance dependence and streamline your front office. Learn how MVPs help with billing, scheduling, patient communication,...
Jan 15, 2026
Most patients don’t trust insurance—they just don’t want to waste it. In this episode, Naren Arulrajah and Don Adeesha reveal how to build a dental practice that earns real patient trust from the very first phone call. Learn how to shift the conversation away from copays and toward care, connection, and long-term...
Jan 8, 2026
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Lester De Alwis talks with Callie Ward, a trusted dental practice operations expert. Together, they explore what it really takes to prepare your team for success when moving away from PPO plans. Callie shares smart, simple steps dental teams can take to feel...
Jan 1, 2026
In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, host Lester De Alwis sits down with Dr. Vishal Sharma, Director of Clinical Education at Spear Education, to explore how hybrid clinical education is transforming continuing education for dentists. Dr. Sharma shares how blending in-person instruction with virtual...