Next Gen DDS with Dr. Scott Menaker, DDS
If you’re a dental student, recent grad, or early-career dentist trying to build a strong financial foundation, Next Gen DDS is made for you.
Hosted by Dr. Scott Menaker DDS, this podcast delivers unfiltered advice on everything from tackling student debt and preparing for ownership to evaluating DSO offers and increasing long-term profitability.
Each episode is grounded in the real questions dentists are asking, with insight from advisors who’ve seen it all. Whether you’re figuring out your first job contract or ready to buy into a practice, Next Gen DDS will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Gain by Listening:
- Student loan repayment strategies that don’t delay ownership
- Step-by-step breakdowns of practice buy-ins and valuations
- Real-world examples from early-career dentists just like you
- Red flags to avoid in contracts, DSOs, and partnerships
- Financial planning tips designed specifically for dental professionals
Featured Episodes
Building Your Team – The Foundation
January 16, 2026: The importance of building a strong team of trusted advisors for your years in practice (transitions, financial, legal, and more).
Distractions and Disruptions
March 18, 2025: Managing unpredictable challenges (economic shifts, global events) – and how discipline, mindset, and financial preparedness matter early in your career.
Dental Insurance From a Patient’s Perspective
March 4, 2025: Understanding insurance/reimbursement dynamics and how they impact earnings, patient care, and practice stability, which are crucial for new dentists.
The Need for Practice Purchase Representation
January 28, 2025: Why having independent representation matters when buying a practice, and how to avoid conflicts, hidden costs, and long‑term regrets.
About the Host
Dr. Scott Menaker, DDS
After nearly 40 years as a practicing dentist, Dr. Scott Menaker now serves as a trusted advisor to associates looking to buy into or acquire dental practices. As co-host of Next Gen DDS, he brings clinical and operational insights to the conversation, helping listeners understand the real-world challenges of ownership and how to avoid the costly missteps that many young doctors make. His advice is grounded in lived experience and a commitment to helping the next generation of dentists thrive.
Get Access to Every Episode
Want full access to exclusive podcast episodes and actionable guidance from the experts?
- Students and faculty receive The McGill & Lyon Dental Advisory for free
- Access monthly member-only webcasts
- Stay current with proven tax and transition strategies
No pressure. No upsell. Just practical guidance you can use.