The DOC Podcast

In this episode of the Doc Podcast, host Dr. Mike DeLuke delves into the crucial topic of optimizing profitability in orthodontic practices. Joined by a distinguished panel of guests—Mary Sawtelle, D…

In this special Thanksgiving episode of The DOC Podcast, Dr. Mike DeLuke shares his thoughts on gratitude and the importance of recognizing blessings amidst a busy life. He also addresses common chal…

In this episode, I welcome the amazing Dr. Claudia Pinter, an internationally renowned orthodontist and faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University.  Dr. Pinter s…

Transforming Oral Surgery: Insights from Dr. David Alfi

In this episode of the 'Doc Podcast,' host Dr. Mike DeLuke interviews acclaimed oral surgeon Dr. David Alfi from Los Angeles, California. They …

Money, retirement, wealth, prosperity.  All terms we are familiar with but do any of us know how to achieve them?  That is why I wanted to have my friend and colleague, Dr. Mart McClellan on the show…

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kalli Hale, an amazing general dentist who transformed her practice into one that focuses on the overall health and well-being of her patients.  In addition to …

Dentists and orthodontists often debate the role we play in the detection and management of airway compromise, especially in children.  I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. David McIntosh, a hig…

Life is a journey and today’s guest, Lauren Gueits, truly exemplifies that fact.  She has worked in private practice, as a high-level rep with Align, and is now on a mission to help children by advan…

Melissa Methven is a dental hygienist whose husband, Scott, a dentist, committed suicide in 2022, leaving behind Melissa and her two young children.  She shares her incredible story of emerging from …

Dentistry is a very physical profession and many dental professionals suffer from chronic pain in their neck, back, wrists, and forearms.  The pain can be so severe that it forces us to reduce our wo…

As you know, my goal with this show is to help you succeed both personally and professionally.  In that light, I decided to have Dr. Brett Gilbert on to discuss mental health and wellness.  This is a…

Dr. Jeff Rouse is an educator and clinician who has practiced with the likes of Drs. Frank Spear and Gregg Kinzer.  He is now a Resident Faculty Member at Spear Education and maintains a private prac…

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Helen Jones, a dentist from the UK who spent the early part of her career managing extraction cases until she became discouraged by the treatment results. …

Don’t miss this AMAZING conversation with Dr. Marianna Evans!  As a dual-trained orthodontist/periodontist and expert in anthropology, she offers a unique perspective on the etiology of malocclusion,…

We all want to retire at some point, right?  But how do we save enough money to retire or work because we want to, not because we have to?  Mr. John Vento, my CPA, is also a Certified Financial Plann…

We all want to retire at some point, right?  But how do we save enough money to retire or work because we want to, not because we have to?  Mr. John Vento, my CPA, is also a Certified Financial Plann…

I had an awesome conversation with Dr. Kristen Knecht, who owns and runs her own orthodontic practice in Houston, TX.  Kristen opens up about her personal and professional journey, including:

• How Kris…

Don’t miss this fascinating conversation with the amazing and world-renowned Dr. Audrey Yoon!  

We discuss:

• How Audrey’s journey in sleep medicine began and the role her training at UCLA played in that…

I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Scott Province, a general dentist practicing in midtown Manhattan since 1998.  Until three years ago, Scott didn’t see any children in his practice, let alone p…

Don’t miss this episode with the amazing Dr. Kevin Boyd!  Kevin is a world-renowned expert in the area of early orthodontic treatment and we had a fascinating discussion on if, when, and why to provi…