Dr. Casey Goetz

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Casey Goetz “Dr. Casey” never planned on being a pediatric dentist. In college, he had ambitions of working as a veterinarian or a physician. One day while working his summer college job at a small engine repair shop, a customer invited Casey to come and shadow him at his local pediatric dental practice. Within 10 minutes of watching the dentist work, Casey knew that pediatric dentistry is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Dr. Casey earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as his Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He spent two years at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Children’s Hospital of Iowa treating pediatric patients in both a clinical setting, and under general anesthesia. In 2022, he passed his series of written and oral clinical exams through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry to become a board-certified pediatric dentist. After residency, Dr. Casey associated at a pediatric office for eight months until the COVID pandemic. During the pandemic, he decided to commit to the start-up journey and to open his own practice in rural northeast Missouri. He opened his office in October of 2020, and had phenomenal growth and success in just the first year. His office collected a million dollars in year one, and by year three had surpassed two million with an overhead well below 40%. Dr. Casey's strengths in developing this course include marketing, clinical efficiency, controlling overhead, and understanding the financial and tax implications of being a practice owner. Dr. Casey is also the host of the largest pediatric dentistry podcast on iTunes and Spotify, “Brews and Tiny Teeth.” He is well-known by most pediatric dentists throughout the country, and the show has given him the opportunity to interview and learn from hundreds of other pediatric dental practice owners who share their expertise. He teamed up with Dr. Corey to create Little Smiles Practice Mastery, and to instill some of the knowledge he has learned with other young ambitious pediatric dentists.

Corey Hastings DDS, MS, MBA

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Welcome to Dr. Corey's corner of the dental world! Corey Hastings is a dedicated pediatric dentist with a deep-rooted passion for efficiency and practice ownership. With years of experience in the field, Dr. Corey has honed his skills, not only in providing exceptional dental care to children, but also in optimizing the operations of pediatric dental practices. Dr. Corey's journey into dentistry began with a fascination for the delicate art of pediatric dental care. Believing in creating a nurturing and comfortable environment where children feel at ease, while providing the best possible dental treatment. As a firm believer in preventive care, Dr. Corey strives to educate both parents and children on the importance of oral hygiene from an early age, fostering a lifelong commitment to dental health. Efficiency is at the heart of Dr. Corey's practice philosophy. He is committed to streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions that enhance the patient experience and improve overall practice performance. Whether it's integrating new technologies or refining administrative workflows, Dr. Corey is dedicated to finding ways to optimize every aspect of the practice to better serve young patients and their families. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Corey is passionate about practice ownership. He understands the unique challenges and rewards that come with running a successful dental practice, and is committed to helping fellow pediatric dentists navigate the complexities of practice management. From strategic planning to financial management, Dr. Corey offers practical guidance and support to empower dentists to achieve their practice ownership goals. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Corey enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the great outdoors. He is also actively involved in community initiatives that promote children's health and well-being. Thank you for visiting Little Smiles Practice Mastery! Dr. Corey looks forward to connecting with you and contributing to your dental practice journey.