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Heartland Dental Launches New Industry Podcast

Dentistry Today· July 29, 2026

Heartland Dental, the nation’s largest dental support organization, has launched a new podcast titled "Masters and Mentors" alongside a refreshed corporate website to enhance its digital engagement. The initiative aims to provide a platform for thought leadership, covering clinical innovation, practice growth, and the evolving business landscape of the dental profession. This strategic move is designed to strengthen connections with supported doctors, potential affiliates, and career seekers within the increasingly complex dental industry.

Heartland Dental, recognized as the nation’s leading dental support organization (DSO), has introduced "Masters and Mentors: The Podcast" to facilitate high-level discussions on the future of oral health care. Hosted by Heartland Dental Founding Partner Bill Bloink, DMD, the series features insights from various industry leaders and clinical experts on topics ranging from business fundamentals to leadership. Chief Marketing Officer Sherianne James noted that the podcast, paired with a refreshed Heartland.com digital experience, is intended to make the organization's doctor-led culture and support model more accessible to practice owners, candidates, and dental professionals.

The debut episode, "AI & What’s Next in Dentistry," features Dr. Bloink alongside Tim Quirt, DDS, MBA, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, and Seth Gibree, DMD, FAGD, Senior Director of Clinical AI and Innovation. The discussion explores the integration of artificial intelligence in dental workflows, emphasizing how technology can enhance clinical precision and diagnostic insights without replacing the essential doctor-patient relationship. The podcast is positioned as a resource for a wide range of industry stakeholders, including hygienists and dental students, with future episodes planned to address changing patient expectations and leadership lessons.

In addition to the podcast, the updated Heartland.com website offers a more intentional user journey for practice owners exploring affiliation and a streamlined path for those seeking employment. Heartland Dental’s growth from a single practice founded by Rick Workman, DMD, to a massive network supporting over 3,000 doctors in more than 1,900 locations across 39 states highlights its significant market influence. Now majority-owned by the global investment firm KKR, the DSO continues to expand its reach by providing non-clinical administrative support services that allow clinicians to focus on patient care in a rapidly evolving professional environment.

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