Howard joins UNLV’s Advanced General Dentistry Fall 2025 class to share straight talk on what life looks like after graduation. From the impact of AI on dentistry, to the myths and realities of DSOs, to why private practice is still a strong path. This episode is packed with advice for new dentists!

A special thanks to Dr. Karen Kucharski for facilitating the discussion!

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Joe Lynch is the Head of Customer Success at Dandy, where he leads teams that help dental practices thrive through digital transformation. Before Dandy, he built his expertise in healthcare strategy and operations at Bain & Company, advising Fortune 100 companies on Go-to-Market and Post Merger Integration.

A graduate of the Naval Academy and Columbia Business School, Joe also served 7 years as a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, where he led special operations teams and defused bombs underwater and on land. Outside of work, he’s a father to two girls, an avid squash player and runner, channeling the same energy and focus into parenting and sports as he does into his career.

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With over 30 years of experience in dentistry, Dr. O'Malley developed a deep passion for minimally invasive, biological, and holistic care - an approach he continues to practice at his California-based office.

Throughout his career, he noticed a recurring pattern: most of his patients were suffering from gum disease and tooth decay. This inspired a growing conviction that the dental field needed more advanced, holistic, and preventative oral health solutions.

Motivated by this need Dr. O'Malley began collaborating with leading research facilities across the U.S., developing innovative products and protocols to address what he calls the “silent epidemic” of oral disease. “We are changing the face of oral health across the planet, one smile at a time." And with that vision, Great Oral Health was born.

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Dr. Jack Dillenberg, Dean Emeritus of the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and the former Mayor of Jerome, Arizona, has a lifetime of funny stories. In his travels on behalf of public health and dentistry programs, he’s met everyone from Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder to Mother Teresa and Richard Nixon.

There’s much more to Dr. Jack than meets the eye. Go a little deeper beyond the wild run-ins with famous people, and you’ll quickly learn that he’s a compassionate, lifelong public health servant who has changed lives and made lasting friends all over the world.

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Today, we’re joined by someone who’s been a trusted name in the East Valley for almost two decades — Dr. Paul Kelly. Dentists, physicians, and patients all know him not just for his skill, but for the genuine care he puts into every interaction. Year after year, his peers have voted him a Phoenix Magazine Top Oral Surgeon.

Dr. Kelly’s a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who handles everything from wisdom teeth removal and dental implants to treating facial pain and injuries. His journey took him from the University of Utah to the University of Louisville, and then to a residency in Wisconsin.

But beyond the surgical precision, he’s a proud father of four, a Gilbert local, and someone who truly connects with his patients on a personal level. I can’t wait for you to hear his insights today.

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Dr. Matthew Vogt started his practice The Dentists at Gateway Crossing in 2018 (signing the lease the week after graduating dental school). Today, the practice has grown to a team of nine employees and associate, becoming a pillar of the greater Indianapolis community.

In 2023, Matt Vogt joined The Lifestyle Practice with partners (and Townies) Derek Williams and Steve Van De, focusing on coaching and working with other dentists 1-on-1 to elevate their lives and careers through practice ownership, while still practicing clinical dentistry himself.

Outside of coaching and practicing dentistry, Matt is a competitive amateur golfer, competing at the national level, recently making headlines qualifying for the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA, the course where he caddied as a high schooler and college kid.

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Dr. Vivian Roknian, is a Beverly Hills-based dentist known for her expertise in dental implants, laser surgery, and full-arch digital dentistry. At her private practice, she delivers same-day smile transformations using in-house 3D printing and the PerioLase® MVP-7™—her go-to for LANAP®, LAPIP®, and advanced regenerative care.

A respected educator, Dr. Roknian has trained more than 2,000 dentists in implantology, laser protocols, and surgical efficiency. She lectures nationally for major dental organizations and advises emerging tech companies like Flaus, helping shape the future of oral health innovation.

Beyond the operatory, her work with the Innocence Project allows her to restore not just smiles but dignity—providing implant and prosthetic care to those wrongfully incarcerated.

A Fellow of the International College of Dentists, an honor awarded to fewer than 3% of U.S. dentists, Dr. Roknian is widely recognized for her clinical leadership, business acumen, and deep commitment to advancing ethical, patient-centered dentistry.

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