The Golden Age of Orthodontics Podcast

Are you an Orthodontist wondering how to grow your practice in this fast-paced, competitive marketplace that seems to be changing every day? The Golden Age of Orthodontics podcast is dedicated to making you the authority in orthodontics to prospective new patients in your community.

Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, co-founders of People + Practice, know the business of orthodontics. They bring you insights, tips and guest interviews focused on helping you thrive in a massively disrupted industry. Put more patients in chairs by competing on expertise and trust, not the lowest fees.

New podcast episodes are added every month! You can listen here or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Soundcloud to receive automatic notices when each new episode is available.

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People + Practice podcast hosts Amy Epstein and Dr. Leon Klempner with Reach founder Cory Pinegar, discussing orthodontic staffing solutions, patient communication and practice growth.

When a key team member quits, the panic can set in quickly. Who’s going to answer the phones, follow up with patients, verify insurance and keep the front desk running smoothly? Even without staffing disruptions,

People + Practice podcast hosts Amy Epstein and Dr. Leon Klempner with guest Dr. Courtney Dunn, founder of Women in Orthodontics, discussing leadership, delegation, practice efficiency and orthodontic practice growth.

How do you grow an orthodontic practice without letting it take over your life? Dr. Courtney Dunn, co-founder of a four-location orthodontic practice and founder of Women in Orthodontics, joins Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy

People + Practice podcast hosts Amy Epstein and Dr. Leon Klempner with orthodontic consultant Jill Allen discussing orthodontic marketing, patient referrals, practice growth and strategies for building successful orthodontic practices.

Why do some orthodontic practices continue to grow while others plateau? In this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein welcome back orthodontic consultant Jill Allen, founder of Jill

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In this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein sit down with board-certified orthodontist, inventor and entrepreneur Dr. Marc Lemchen to explore how robotics can improve efficiency, support orthodontic

Orthodontics is entering a new era of personalization, precision, and digital efficiency. In this episode of the Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein sit down with 2026 AAO Innovator Award winner

Clinical innovation in orthodontics is moving faster than ever, but many practices are still relying on workflows built for a different era. In this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon Klempner and

What does the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics really think about orthodontic AI, corporate orthodontics, and research bias? Dr. Neal Kravitz pulls no punches in this candid conversation with Dr. Leon Klempner and

Is the AAO still worth it CEO Trey Lawrence answers

AAO membership delivers far more than most orthodontists realize, and the CEO of the American Association of Orthodontists, Trey Lawrence, is here to prove it. In this episode of the Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr.

About The Golden Age of Orthodontics Podcast and People + Practice

The Golden Age of Orthodontics is an award-winning industry podcast produced by People + Practice, a leading orthodontic marketing agency specializing in practice growth, digital marketing, branding, and AI search visibility for orthodontists.

Hosted by People + Practice co-founders Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, MBA, the podcast combines decades of firsthand orthodontic practice experience with strategic marketing expertise to help orthodontists navigate an evolving industry.

Dr. Klempner, a retired orthodontist with 38 years of clinical experience, brings a unique understanding of the challenges facing private practices. Epstein, an accomplished marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience, specializes in helping orthodontic practices attract patients, strengthen their brands, and achieve sustainable growth.

Together, they lead People + Practice, an orthodontic marketing agency that combines deep industry knowledge with data-driven digital marketing, growth consulting, and innovative AI optimization strategies. Their thought leadership extends beyond the podcast into the agency’s work helping orthodontists build stronger, more competitive practices.

Through conversations with leading orthodontists, industry executives, and technology innovators, The Golden Age of Orthodontics reflects the same expertise and forward-thinking approach that makes People + Practice a trusted marketing partner for orthodontic practices seeking measurable growth.

Learn more about People + Practice’s orthodontic marketing services and how our team helps practices turn marketing into new patients.