Apply to be a guest on The Authentic Dentist

Dentistry needs your honest take.

Two to three hours in a real studio. No script. No talking points. Just what you actually think about this profession, and the story behind it. Tell us who you are. We read every application.

What we're looking for

Not the polished version. The one you've earned.

Retired or at the top of your game, first practice or fifth: if you've spent years in this profession, you've formed opinions most people only say in the parking lot. Those are the conversations we want. Maybe yours is one of these.

The insurance story nobody in your study club wants to say out loud
What you really think about DSOs, from the inside or the outside
The mistake that cost you and the lesson that stuck
A triumph you've never had the room to tell properly
The advice you'd give a new grad if no one was listening
The take you keep to yourself because it's not the popular one
How it works

Apply. We read it. You get the invite.

1. Apply

Tell us who you are, what you've built, and the take you'd defend in any room. Ten minutes, tops.

2. We read it

Dr. House and Shawn read every application themselves. We're looking for perspective, not polish.

3. You get an invite

If it's a fit, we email you a private link to pick a recording time that works for you.

4. Record in studio

Two to three hours in person in Chandler, Arizona. No script. Then we send you clips to share.

Past guests call it “the best podcast I've ever been on.”

“This is your calling. I've never had an interview quite like yours. Even though we did back-to-back recordings, I was energized the entire time because of how you lead it.”

Grace Rizza
Founder, Identity Dental Marketing

“I love that you are doing the long-form podcast format. There needs to be a Joe Rogan in dentistry. This is one of the best podcasts I've been on this year.”

Darin Acopan
Partner, DEO

“It was really refreshing because you actually listened. It wasn't like you just went on to the next question. You really listened and dug deeper on what I was actually saying.”

Ryan Vet
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Apply

Your perspective, on the record.

About ten minutes. Write it the way you'd say it. We're listening for the real you, not a bio.

1About you
2Where we can find you
Not required. Plenty of our best guests had never been on a mic.
CV or resume (optional)
PDF or .docx, up to 5 MB.
3Your take
What's your honest take on dentistry?
One to three topics you'd want to dig into. The first one is required.
No cost to apply or to record.

Frequently asked questions.

Does it cost anything?

No. Not to apply, not to record. We cover the studio, the editing, and the clips. We just want your perspective on the record.

Who are you looking for?

Dentists, team members, and people who've spent real time in the dental profession, at any stage of their career. What matters is that you have a take you've earned, not how many followers you have.

When will I hear back?

We review applications in batches. If it's a fit, we'll email you an invitation with a link to book your recording time.

Do I need podcast experience?

No. Some of our best conversations have been with people who had never sat in front of a microphone. The hosts do the steering.

Where do we record?

In person at The Authentic Dentist studio in Chandler, Arizona, in the Phoenix metro area. If you're not local, tell us in your application.

What happens to my information?

We use it only to review your application and contact you about the show. We don't sell it or add you to a mailing list.