Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry
This podcast offers analysis, conversation, news, and events focused on dental support organizations and emerging dental group practices. Industry leaders discuss their challenges, successes, and the future of group dentistry. It also promotes articles and industry events from GroupDentistryNow.com and job listings via JoinDSO.com.
Episodes
From System of Record to System of Action: How AI Is Transforming Dental Practice Operations
Dr. Ryan Hungate, Chief Clinical and Chief Strategy Officer at Henry Schein One, joins the show to discuss: technology evolving from data storage to intelligent systems why dentists hate insurance the reality of dental charting much more To learn more about Henry Schein One visit: https://www.henryscheinone.com/ You can read Dr. Hungate's most recent article on Group Dentistry Now : From System
Inside Ivoclar HQ: How an Education-First Approach Transforms DSO Partnerships. Part 2
Join GDN as we go on the road with Ivoclar. Angela Severance, Training & Education Manager for Group Dentistry Solutions at Ivoclar and Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Director of Community & Culture at Imagen Dental Partners share their thoughts on: The importance of onboarding & education Clinician feedback drives innovation Imagen Dental Partners' clinical approach Much more Visit Ivoclar's Instagram p
Inside Ivoclar HQ: Partnership, Innovation, and the Science Behind Dental Excellence. Part 1
Join GDN as we go on the road with Ivoclar. Chet Spivey, Chief Commercial Officer & President & Dr. Tom Hill, Manager of Scientific Services share their thoughts on: The future of aesthetic materials Value over price Applying Disney's customer service approach Much more Visit Ivoclar's Instagram page to learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/ Tune in next week for part two of Insi
The Digital Future of Dentistry: How Technology and Connected Workflows Are Reshaping DSOs
Robert Befidi, Jr., President of DEXIS & President, Diagnostics at Envista joins the show. Robert discusses: AI-powered imaging Connected clinical workflows Navigating industry challenges To learn more about DEXIS visit: https://dexis.com/en-us To explore all of Envista's innovative dental companies visit: https://envistaco.com/en You can also connect with Robert on LinkedIn here: https://www.li
Building to Sell: What Emerging DSOs Must Know About the Current Dental Market
Brett Pierce, Founding Partner & Brian Christensen, Chief Development Officer of 7 Pillars Advisory join the show. This is a candid, practical overview of what it takes to build a dental group worth buying. The duo shares their thoughts on: What buyers are looking for today The rise of organic growth Positioning your group for a successful transaction or continued growth To learn more about 7 P
Building From the Bottom Up: How Dr. Jagdev Heir Is Redefining DSO Culture with Trust and Transparency
Mosaic Dental Collective's Founder, CEO & President, Dr. Jagdev S. Heir joins the show. Jag shares his thoughts on: nearly going bankrupt stepping back & trusting your team real communication with your organization To learn more about Mosaic Dental Collective visit: https://mosaicdentalcollective.com/ You can connect with Dr. Heir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagdev-heir-md-dmd-facs
Beyond the Crown: How DSOs Are Rethinking Lab Partnerships, Data, and Digital Workflows
Dr. Viren Patel, CEO & Owner of Smile Obsession, Vince Dilley, Founder & CEO of Platinum Dental Services and Dr. Oussama Founas, Founder of Dentologie join Bruce Tuck, Director of DSO Sales & Strategic Marketing of Glidewell. The four discuss: Future of restorative dentistry & digital workflows The importance of training, education & implementation Key metrics & data points To learn more visit h
Accelerate Dental Challenges the Traditional DSO Model
Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental discusses: The problem with traditional DSOs The perpetual partnership model explained Industry challenges & future growth To learn more about Accelerate Dental visit: https://www.acceleratedental.com/ To connect with Mike Baird you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bairdmike/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay update
Dissecting a Cyberattack: Insights from a Real-Time Simulation — Dental Cyber Watch Live Episode 4
Defending a DSO against cybercriminals requires far more than robust cybersecurity—it demands proper insurance coverage and timely legal guidance. In Episode 4 of the Dental Cyber Watch Live podcast, Bill Neumann (CEO of Group Dentistry Now) hosts a cyberattack simulation with Gary Salman (CEO of Black Talon Security), Carrie Millar (VP of Business Development at Dentist Insurance Services), and B
Building a Doctor-Owned DSO: Motor City Dental Partners' Blueprint for Sustainable Growth
Dr. Aaron Havens, CEO, Dr. David Havens, COO and Mike Towle, CFO from Motor City Dental Partners discuss: Prioritizing infrastructure Maintaining a doctor-led culture Focusing on sustainable growth To learn more about Motor City Dental Partners visit: https://www.mcdentalpartners.com/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If yo
Website Mastery for Multi-Location Dental Groups: Security, AI, and Best Practices in 2026
Alyssa Keefer, Director of Marketing from Archway Dental Partners, Kelsie Towner, Director of Marketing from Premier Dentist Partners & Grayson Allen, Director of Sales from Carenetic Digital discuss: Website compliance & security Online scheduling struggle Specialized vs. all-in-one To learn more about Carenetic visit: https://careneticdigital.com/ or email Grayson at: grayson@careneticdigital
The Evolution of Dental Labs: How Technology is Transforming DSO-Lab Partnerships
Brittany Mook, Corporate Account Manager from NDX & Sandy Slobbe, RDH, MA from Today's Dental Network share their thoughts on: Digital adoption acceleration The hidden cost of remakes Lab standardization To learn more about National Dentex Labs (NDX) visit: https://nationaldentex.com/. You can learn more about the DSO Lab Program here: https://nationaldentex.com/dso-lab-program You can also con
2026 Dental Procurement Panel: Standardization, Partnerships, and Future Strategies
Lisa Arciga, Procurement Manager at Pearl Street Dental Partners, Tim Otto, CEO of Alcan Dental Cooperative & Riley Berg, Business Development Manager at Dental City discuss: Standardizing Procurement AI in Purchasing Last Minute Ordering To connect with Dental City visit: https://dentalcity.com/ or contact Riley Berg at rberg@dentalcity.com Connect with Lisa Arciga at lisa@pearlstreetdentalpart
Dr. Peter Boulden & Cory Pinegar Discuss AI, Systems & Human Capital in Dentistry.
Dr. Peter Boulden, Founder of Bulletproof Dental Practice & Cory Pinegar, CEO & Founder of Reach discuss: The 61 AI touchpoints in dentistry A systems crisis in dentistry Human connection in the AI age If you are interested in learning more about Reach and their virtual assistant solutions that integrate with AI workflows visit: https://getreach.co/ To learn more about Bulletproof Practice visit
Transforming Associate Development and Retention Through Structured Education
Dr. Vishal Sharma, VP of Clinical Education & Operations at Spear Education shares his thoughts on: DSOs failing at clinical education Education as a performance & retention lever $3,500 per day associate production To learn more about Spear Education visit: https://www.speareducation.com/ You can also contact Dr. Sharma via email: vsharma@speareducation.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.
Building the Backbone: DSO Facilities Management Across 600 Locations.
Scott Graversen, Director of Facility & Dental Equipment Management of Smile Brands shares his insights on: Update on Smile Brands Managing facilities and equipment at scale Procurement & vendor partner strategies To learn more about Smile Brands visit: https://smilebrands.com/ You can connect with Scott Graversen on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-graversen/ Subscribe to our ch
Clinical Efficiency as the Great Equalizer: How Edge Dental Management Transforms Underperforming Practices
Dr. Marc Faber, CEO & Founder of Edge Dental Management joins the show for his second appearance. Dr. Faber discusses: How Edge leverages clinical efficiency to create successful practices NYC's newest dental school: Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine Using solutions like Isolite for efficiency & patient satisfaction More To learn more about Isolite Systems visit: https://www.zyris.c
Building the Future of Group Dentistry: Recruitment Strategies and Strategic Growth at 42 North Dental
Priyanki Amroliwala, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition & Greg Wappett, Chief Development Officer of 42 North Dental share their thoughts and strategies on: Doctor recruitment in 2026 Acquisition realities & strategies Strategic growth initiatives Learn how the recruitment & acquisition teams work together at 42 North Dental. You can learn more about 42 North Dental: https://www.42northdenta
The AI Graveyard: Why DSOs Are Burying Money in Unused Technology — and How to Stop It. Dental Cyber Watch Live Episode 3
Welcome to the third episode of Group Dentistry Now & Black Talon Security's Dental Cyber Watch Live. As dental groups rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many are spending on tools no one uses and feeding patient data into platforms no one controls. The result is wasted budget, hidden liability, and growing security exposure. In this episode of Dental Cyber Watch Live, Bill Neumann (CEO, Group
DSO Declassified 2026 Midyear DSO Event Discussion. What's New & What's Worth Attending
We are about halfway through 2026 already. In this DSO Declassified, Bill Neumann runs through what to expect at the upcoming ADSO Summit where GDN will host the Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards. Bill also looks back at the events that have already happened this year and what the rest of year has instore for the DSO and dental group industry. Takeaways include: The Emerging Dental Groups to
Building a 27-Year Partnership: How Pearl Street Dental Partners Preserves Private Practice Culture in Group Dentistry
The Co-Founders of Pearl Street Dental Partners, David Meese, CEO & Dr. Robby Jennings, Chief Clinical Officer discuss: Their 27-year partnership Choosing culturally aligned partners Their deep strategic partnership with Ivoclar Much more To learn more about Pearl Street Dental Partners visit https://www.pearlstreetdentalpartners.com/ Thank you to Ivoclar for sponsoring this podcast. To learn m
The 2026 ADSO Summit & Emerging Dental Groups to Watch Awards
Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations rejoins the show to share: What to expect at the 15th annual ADSO Summit The Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards & panel Updates on the ADSO's accomplishments this year DSOs and dental group practices can save 20% by using code DISC20GDNMEM. Visit https://dso.pub/ADSORegister26 The 15th annual ADSO Summit takes place in Chic
Revolutionizing the Dental Conference: The Smile Together Experience – Use Code GDN26 for an Additional $500 Benefit
Aaron Pugh & Scott Johnson from Together Media discuss Smile Together's unique hosted buyer event with one-to-one meetings & much more. The two share: What makes Smile Together unique & what to expect Event details: October 1-3 in Las Vegas Special benefits for GDN's audience: code GDN26 DSOs, emerging dental groups and solo practices can register at https://www.smiletogetherlive.com/ . Up to
Insider Information on the 2026 Dykema DSO Conference - Use Code GDN26 to Save $250
Brian Colao, Member & Director of the Dental Service Organizations for Dykema joins the show to share details about the 13th annual Dykema DSO Conference that you won't learn about anywhere else. Brian shares: The current state of the industry What to expect at the Dykema conference Save $250 with code GDN26 Don't wait. Register now at https://dso.pub/Dykema26 The 2026 Dykema DSO conference ta
A CEO's Perspective on the Future of Dentistry. An in-depth interview with Paul Keel of Envista.
Paul Keel, CEO of Envista with his over 20 years of experience in the dental industry discusses: Digitization transforming dentistry The growth of DSOs and dental groups Despite short-term volatility dentistry remains strong To learn more about Envista visit: https://envistaco.com/en To learn more about Envista's portfolio visit: https://envistaco.com/en/businesses
Revolutionizing Orthodontic Diagnostics: How AI is Transforming DSO Workflows and Patient Outcomes
Danny Abraham, CEO & Founder of Orca Dental AI & CephX joins the show and discusses: AI revolutionizing ortho diagnostics & workflow AI will become standard of care in orthodontics ROI from efficiency, outcomes & legal protection To learn more about CephX visit: https://cephx.com/ To contact Danny you can email him here: danny@cephx.com
On the Road in MN with Park Dental Partners. Building a Doctor-Led Publicly Traded Dental Organization.
Pete Swenson, CEO, Dr. Alan Law, Chief Clinical Officer, Specialty & Dr. Christopher Steele, Chief Clinical Officer, General Practice share Park Dental Partners story. Key takeaways include: timeline: from two dentists to NASDAQ doctor ownership & governance long-term strategy Make sure to watch the video podcast version of this episode. Where we visit several Park Dental practices and sit down
The Future of AI in Dentistry with OpenAI's CFO, The Smilist's President & SGA Dental Partners' CIO
In the special episode Jane Levy, CEO of PlanForward interviews Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI. Jane then joins Phil Toh, President of The Smilist & Ron Kerensky, CIO of SGA Dental Partners to discuss: The rapid evolution of AI in healthcare & dentistry HIPAA compliance and data security Job roles evolving vs. disappearing To learn more about PlanForward and their membership platform visit: https://
Revolutionizing DSO Hygiene Workflows with TurboCR: The Game-Changing Calculus Remover.
Welcome to The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry! Katelyn Short, DSO Manager at Essential Dental Systems & Shawna Greer, RDH of The Try RDH explore: Hygiene workflow Reduce scaling time with TurboCR Standardization across multiple locations To learn more about Essential Dental Systems and TurboCR visit: https://www.edsdental.com/ and https://edsdental.com/Turbo-CR/index.ht
Continuous Threat Evaluation: New Lessons for DSOs
Welcome to the second episode of Group Dentistry Now & Black Talon Security's Dental Cyber Watch Live. As cyber threats evolve from basic extortion to destructive warfare, Dental Service Organizations face an entirely new landscape of risk. In episode two of Dental Cyber Watch Live, Gary Salman (CEO, Black Talon Security), Brian Colao (Director of Dykema's DSO Industry Group), Michael Friguletto (
Elite Dental Partners' Revolutionary Path to Ownership: EliteVantage Changes the DSO Game
Dr. Victoria Yu, CEO of Elite Dental Partners, and Andy Steuerman, VP of Golub Capital reveal how they're disrupting the dental industry with EliteVantage - a groundbreaking program that offers dentists 51% ownership without writing a check. We explore: The evolution of DSOs The challenges facing new graduates drowning in debt Creating a modern path to equity & practice ownership To learn more a
Revolutionizing Dental Equipment Ownership: The TotalOp Solution That's Changing How DSOs Scale
Heather Trombley, President & COO of DentalEZ, Jinesh Patel, Cofounder & CEO of UpTime Health and Dr. Scott Kalniz, CEO of Kalniz Consulting discuss: Shift from large capital purchases to predictable monthly subscriptions Smart connected equipment = predictive maintenance DentalEZ, Uptime Health & Darby partnership Much more To learn more about TotalOP visit https://dentalez.com/ & click on the
Maximizing Clinical Productivity with Dr. Sunny Pahuja and the Isolite System from Zyris.
Dr. Sunny Pahuja, Founder of the Dental Investment Group & Lifetime Smiles shares his knowledge and discusses: Investments & Operational Solutions Clinical Efficiency Tools like the Isolite System Tips for Young Clinicians & Seasoned Doctors The Dental Investment Group To learn more about the Isolite system visit - https://www.zyris.com/isolite-systems/ To join 26K+ dentists in the Dental Inve
From Analog to Digital: Scaling Technology in Group Dentistry with Dandy & Ladd Dental Group
Joe Lynch, Head of Go to Market at Dandy & Dalton Albertin, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Ladd Dental Group share their thoughts on: change management: analog to digital clinician-led digital transformation technology = retention, recruiting & efficiency To learn more about the world's largest digital dental lab, Dandy visit https://www.meetdandy.com/ To learn more about Ladd D
The Clear Path: Mastering Aligner Therapy in DSOs with Dr. Christina Blacher & Angela Severance RDA
Dr. Christina Blacher, Founder of Christina Blacher Consulting & Angela Severance, RDA, Training & Education Manager for DSOs at Ivoclar discuss: Education as a strategy not an event Standardizing treatment planning & materials Digital workflow integration Clear aligner therapy focused on function & oral health Access Ivoclar's Learning Pathways: free on-demand webinar series for DSOs - https://
Revolutionizing Dental Imaging: The PDS Health & SOTA Cloud Partnership
Mostafa Khairzada, VP of Innovations & Product Development at PDS Health and Dustin Johnson, Co-Founder & CTO of SOTA Cloud discuss their recent partnership. They share thoughts on: Changing imaging software The importance of interoperability & integration Clinical workflow & user experience To learn more & schedule a demo visit https://www.sotacloud.com/ and click the Get a Demo button on the t
Results of the 2025 Dental Consumer Financing Survey with Alphaeon Patient Financing & More
Tony Seymour, President, Tate Roark, VP of Dental Enterprise & Amy Mendoza, Chief Marketing Officer of Alphaeon Patient Financing share: What is most important to patients when financing What is the #1 healthcare service patients will finance? % of patients that have delayed dental care due to cost More results & data points from survey To learn more please visit https://www.myalphaeoncredit.com
From Remote Australian Dentist to DSO Education Revolutionary: How Aviation Training Principles Are Transforming Dental Education
Dr. Lincoln Harris, Founder and CEO of Ripe Global, shares his remarkable journey from practicing in remote Australia to revolutionizing dental education for DSOs across America. He discusses: Aviation principles & simulation technology Performance-based learning Measuring educational success & EBITDA growth To learn more visit https://www.ripeglobal.com/ You can also reach out to Dr. Roshan Par
Executive Accountability: The New Standard for DSO Cybersecurity
Welcome to the first episode of Group Dentistry Now & Black Talon Security's Dental Cyber Watch Live. As cybersecurity incidents rise in frequency and complexity, the burden of defense has shifted from the server room to the boardroom. In this first video episode, Gary Salman (CEO, Black Talon Security), Shawn Manis (CIO, Chord Specialty Dental Partners), and Bill Neumann (CEO, Group Dentistry No
A clinician-first diagnostic AI strategy. A conversation with Overjet AI & mydentist.
Dr. Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist & Dr. Gordon Barfield, Senior Clinical Manager at Overjet discuss: What a clinician-first diagnostic strategy looks like The dental regulatory & clinical environment in the UK Advice for clinical leaders evaluating AI in dentistry Much more To learn more about Overjet AI you can visit https://www.overjet.com/ and book a demo or connect with
Navigating the Intersection of Technology and People in Revenue Cycle Management
Nina Lewis, Vice President of RCM at Zimworks & SupportDDS joins the show to discuss: RCM & its impact on cash flow Leveraging tech & human capital KPIs to measure for healthy RCM To learn more, email Nina here - nina@supportdds.com or book a discovery call here - https://supportdds.com/book-discovery-call/
Quality, Efficiency, and Risk Management: The Case for Single Patient Use Instruments in Dentistry
This is a must episode for clinical directors, dentists, dental assistants and hygienists. Walter Parra, VP of Marketing & Sales at Microcopy shares his thoughts: The Evolution of Single Patient Use (SPU) Products Quality and Customer Service as Differentiators Understanding the Needs of Group Practices To learn more visit https://microcopydental.com or contact Walter Parra at walter.parra@mi
Dr. Aman Kaur & Dr. Greg White Discuss the 2026 Women in DSO Empower & Grow Event
Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder & President of Women in DSO & Dr. Greg White, CEO of Pepperpointe Partnerships discuss: Empower & Grow - March 5-7 Rise & Lead Program Upcoming Global Summits Much More Save 20% by using code GDN26 on registration here - https://dso.pub/WDSO26 To learn more about Women in DSO visit - https://womenindso.org/
Dr. Aman Kaur & Dr. Greg White Discuss the 2026 Women in DSO Empower & Grow Event
Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder & President of Women in DSO & Dr. Greg White, CEO of Pepperpointe Partnerships discuss: Empower & Grow - March 5-7 Rise & Lead Program Upcoming Global Summits Much More Save 20% by using code GDN26 on registration here - https://dso.pub/WDSO26 To learn more about Women in DSO visit - https://womenindso.org/
The Best Strategies for Maximizing Value in Dental Real Estate Investments
AJ Peak, Founder of Peak Dental Services and CEO of Health Wealth Capital joins the show and discusses: His Journey Scaling Peak Dental Understanding Sale-leasebacks Leverage RE to Unlock Capital, Fund Growth & Maximize Valuations. To learn more visit - https://www.healthwealth.capital/ To contact AJ Peak directly you can email him at aj@healthwealth.capital
Dr. Sameer Puri, Chief Clinical Officer of Imagen Dental Partners Discusses AI
Dr. Sameer Puri, Chief Clinical Officer of Imagen Dental Partners joins the GDN Show. He discusses: The Rise of Imagen Dental Partners Piloting, Evaluating & Implementing Diagnostic AI The Future of Technology & AI in Dentistry Thank you to Overjet AI for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Overjet visit - https://www.overjet.com/ or schedule a demo here - https://dso.pub/OverjetDemo To
The evolution of dental bonding agents. 2026 clinical insights from Dr. Matthew Miller, Assoc. Professor, UNC.
Dr. Matthew Miller, Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, UNC Adams School of Dentistry joins the GDN Show. Dr. Miller takes us through the evolution of dental bonding agents and highlights today's innovations. He discusses: history of bonding agents simplicity, strength & universal use technique & education much more To contact Dr. Matthew Miller: Email: Matthew.Miller@unc.e
2025 Year End DSO Declassified with Kim Larson
Kim Larson shares her thoughts with Bill Neumann in this end of year DSO industry discussion. Topics include: Top articles, trends & podcasts of the year on GDN Emerging Dental Groups to Watch award update GDN's new Insider Access Event deep dive Much more Thank you to all of our loyal emerging dental group & DSO viewers, listeners and readers. A big thank you to our advertisers and our editori
Looking Ahead: The Future of Group Dentistry with the AADGP & Lavender Dental Group
Dr. Mark Sivers, Partner of Aligned Dental, Callie Elmore, the Executive Director of the AADGP, and Dan Redifer, CEO of Lavender Dental Group discuss: The February 4-6 AADGP event in Austin, TX Lavender Dental Group's story Doubling down on collaboration & networking Use code gdnow26 save 25% at https://www.aadgp.org/aadgp2026/ Learn more about the AADGP here - https://www.aadgp.org/ Learn a
Overcoming Adversity: Jonathan Gegerson's Journey as a Three-Time Cancer Survivor
Jonathan Gegerson, a dental industry veteran and three-time cancer survivor joins the show. Prepare to be inspired as Jonathan shares his journey which includes: His diagnosis & treatment Healing & family connection Establishing a retreat for survivors Please support Jonathan by purchasing his book, Perspective-C. The proceeds from this book go to establishing a retreat for cancer survivors and
Navigating Change Management in Dentistry: Insights from Daniel Barsotti of Max Assist
Daniel Barsotti, Director of Special Markets (DSO) joins the GDN show. He shares his thoughts on: The Importance of Change Management Creating a Supportive Culture Data-Driven Decision Making To learn more about MaxAssist & schedule a demo visit https://maxassist.com/ You can email Daniel Barsotti here - daniel.barsotti@maxassist.com You can also find Daniel on LinkedIn here - https://www.li
Elevating Clinical Hygiene: Insights from Industry Leaders at Interdent and Mortenson Dental
Marissa Buess, National Prevention & Care Sales Specialist at Ivoclar, Andrea Edelen, Director of Hygiene & Clinical Support at Mortenson Dental Partners and Jerin Murray, Director of Hygiene at Interdent discuss: The journey from clinical hygiene to leadership roles Mentorship and support for hygienists The importance of partnerships in the DSO industry To learn more about Ivoclar and their gro
Listen to the 2025 Emerging Dental Groups to Watch Awards Live from Salt Lake City.
The Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards presented by Kim Larson, Co-Founder & COO of Group Dentistry Now. Kim Larson provides insight into the winners before they accept their dental group's award. Each winner provides insights into their success during this live award ceremony in Salt Lake City. The 2025 Emerging Dental Groups to Watch winners include: Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental Mar
How to Turn Employee Feedback into a Competitive Advantage (Audio article)
This is the audio version of the article which is featured on Group Dentistry Now's website. Andrea is President of Breaking Glass Inc., an HR Consulting Firm, a seasoned HR executive with over 30 years in various industries driving culture and engagements strategies. Andrea is the former Chief People Officer for Guardian Dentistry Partners (GDP) where she built the HR strategy and infrastructure
Empowering the Next Generation of Dentists: The Shift from Air-Driven to Electric Handpieces
Brad Pingle, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Bien Air discusses: the transition from air-driven to electric handpieces in the U.S. market the impact of dental schools standardization & streamlining To learn more visit https://dental.bienair.com/en_us/ or visit https://bienairacademy.com/ You can also reach Brad Pingle at brad.pingle@bienair.com Subscribe to our channel for more episod
From Challenges to Solutions: How AI is Transforming Dental Operations & RCM
This panel discusses dental operations and leveraging AI to assist with RCM. Nicole Collard, Technology Operations Mgr. at Tend, Dr. Greg Wu, Owner of Emerson Dental, Troy Andrews, Product Mgr. at DentalxChange & Dan Feimster, VP of Product Mgt. at DentalxChange share their thoughts on: AI as a game changer for efficiency The importance of data interpretation Embracing change with confidence To
Understanding Dental Front Office AI with TrueLark & The Smilist
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From Voicemail to Virtual Reception: How AI is Transforming Patient Engagement in Dentistry
Dr. Miles Beckett, CEO of Flossy & Dr. Summer Kassmel, Owner of Castle Peak & Avon Dental have a lively discussion on: The current state of AI in dentistry Empowering staff through automation Patient engagement = patient satisfaction To learn more about Flossy visit https://www.flossy.com/ Meet Fiona, your friendly AI dental receptionist - https://www.flossy.com/fiona-call-an-agent You can find
The Future of Dentistry: Education, Collaboration, and Organic Growth with Bright Direction Dental
Steve Wright, CEO of Bright Direction Dental shares his story and thoughts on: What clinical autonomy really means. The role of education & training in recruitment & retention. Organic growth & technology. Find out more about Bright Direction Dental here - https://www.brightdirectiondental.com/ You can connect with Steve Wright on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjwright2/ Sponsored
Navigating the Chaos: How Virtual Assistants are Transforming the DSO Landscape with Cory Pinegar
Cory Pinegar, CEO of Reach shares his thoughts on: The importance of call management. Leveraging virtual assistants for efficiency. Balancing technology & human touch. Find out more about Reach at https://www.getreach.co/ You can also contact Cory at Cory@GetReach.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-pinegar/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the la
Building a Future-Ready DSO: The Importance of People, Process, and Technology
Josh Wagner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of InRevenue Capital and Chief Revenue Officer at PeerLogic shares his insights on: Optimizing patient communication Overcoming technology & AI overload Setting standards & processes To learn more about Peerlogic visit https://www.peerlogic.com/ To schedule a demo visit https://dso.pub/PeerlogicDemo You can also connect with Josh Wagner on Linkedi
Updates from the ADSO: From licensure portability to the upcoming Next Level event
Regular guest, Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) returns to the show to discuss: The Next Level mid-market conference Licensure portability Organized dentistry The Next Level Mid-Market Conference will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego on November 5th-7th. To register or learn more visit - https://dso.pub/ADSONL25 You can learn more about
From Impressions to Innovation: Dr. Scott Barton's Journey in Digital Dentistry
Dr. Scott Barton, Lead Dentist at Whispering Oaks Family Dental, part of Heartland Dental & Rob Brenneise, Chief Growth Officer of Glidewell discuss: The latest in in-office milling Success with education & training Same-day dentistry strategies To learn more about Glidewell's FastMill I.O visit - https://dso.pub/IO You can also visit https://glidewelldental.com/ to learn more about Glidewell's
Building Strong Lab Partnerships: Insights from Smile Doctors and Specialty Appliances
Dr. Bob Waugh, Clinical Director, Fixed Appliances of Smile Doctors, Arlen Hurt, Chief Clinical Officer of Specialty Appliances & Tim Jackson, COO of Specialty Appliances join the show. The trio discusses: Lab partnerships Quality over cost Clinical support & training To learn more about Specialty Appliances visit - https://specialtyappliances.com/ To learn more about Smile Doctors visit - http
Dental Real Estate & Understanding Sale Leasebacks with Don Bingham III of CrownPoint Partners.
Unlocking Value: The Power of Sale Leasebacks in Dental Real Estate. Don Bingham III, Co-founder & Managing Partner of CrownPoint Partners joins the show to discuss: What a sale leaseback is and how it works The benefits of separating real estate from practice assets during M&A transactions Strategies for funding de novo practices through sale leasebacks Common mistakes to avoid in real estate tr
Elevating Dental Assistants: Training and Best Practices for Clear Aligner Therapy
Our latest episode featuring two incredible guests, Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, Founder & CEO of Chairside Assisting & Angela Severance, Training & Education Mgr. for DSOs of Ivoclar. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the dental assisting and education space. We had a fantastic discussion about the challenges and opportunities in clear aligner therapy. Here are three key takeawa
Navigating Clinical Flow: Insights from Midmark's Experience Center.
In this 'On the Road' episode of the GDN Show, we sit down with Michael Couch, Director of Marketing: Dental Solutions from Midmark & Kate Reinert, LDA, Clinical Efficiency Consultant from Zirc. In Versailles, OH at Midmark's Experience Center we discuss: Evidence-based practice design Clinical flow & patient journey Standardizing inventory management To learn more visit https://www.midmark.
From Capital Constraints to Growth: The Role of Technology and Financing in DSO Success
We dive deep into the world of emerging technologies in the DSO space, focusing on the latest advancements in AI and how they can transform dental practices. We also look at creative financing and look at how operating leases could be the solution for your DSO. Join us as we welcome three industry experts: Barry Trexler, President and CEO of Tua Financial Samantha Strain, Founding Partner & C
Transforming Orthodontics: How orthobrain Empowers General Dentists
In this episode, we sit down with industry leaders from orthobrain, including Dr. Dan German, Founder and CEO, Richard Uria, President, and Dr. Scott Kalniz, Board Member. Join us as we dive into the world of orthodontics and explore how orthobrain is revolutionizing access to orthodontic care through general dentists. Discover the unique offerings that set orthobrain apart in a competitive marke
Tackling the Call Conversion Crisis in Dentistry: Insights from Traci Nervo, VP of Ops, VoiceStack
In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of the call conversion crisis in the dental industry with expert guest Traci Nervo, owner and CEO of Patient Flow Communications and Vice President of operations at VoiceStack. Traci shares her extensive experience in call center operations and discusses the importance of effectively converting inbound calls into appointments, especially in the rea
Navigating the Complexities of Dental Insurance: A Guide for Emerging DSOs with Risk Strategies
Ranked the #1 DSO Podcast! Welcome to The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry! Navigating the Complexities of Dental Insurance: A Guide for Emerging DSOs We welcome Kyle Wallace, Managing Director, and Herb Ford, Vice President of Business Development, both from Risk Strategies. With over 35 years of combined experience in the insurance industry, Kyle and Herb share their insig
Navigating the Complexities of Dental Insurance: A Guide for Emerging DSOs with Risk Strategies
Ranked the #1 DSO Podcast! Welcome to The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry! Navigating the Complexities of Dental Insurance: A Guide for Emerging DSOs We welcome Kyle Wallace, Managing Director, and Herb Ford, Vice President of Business Development, both from Risk Strategies. With over 35 years of combined experience in the insurance industry, Kyle and Herb share their insig
Streamlining Payments in Dentistry: Insights from Rectangle Health and Great Lakes Dental
Donna Ramadan, VP of Revenue Cycle Management at Great Lakes Dental Partners & Ryan Merriman, Senior Enterprise Account Manager at Rectangle Health discuss: The impact of technology on patient collections & payer interactions Reducing AR from $8 million to $2 million The importance of compliance in healthcare Much More To learn more about Rectangle Health you can visit https://www.rectanglehea
Transforming Dental Practices: Insights on Membership Plans from Plan Forward and SGA Dental Partners
The Growing Importance of Dental Membership Plans. Jane Levy, Co-founder & CEO of Plan Forward & Myles McAllister, Chief Operations Officer of SGA Dental Partners share their insights on: Implementing, consolidating & optimizing plans Top metrics you should be tracking Operational insights & strategies Much more To learn more about Plan Forward visit https://www.planforward.io/ or to book
AI-Powered Innovations in Dental Revenue Cycle Management. SuperDial's Sam Schwager & David Khaydtov
Sam Schwager, Co-founder & CEO and David Khaydtov, Enterprise Account Executive of SuperDial sit down with GDN in New York City to discuss dental RCM and the future of AI. The SuperDial team share their thoughts on: The founding & development of SuperDial Merging AI with human expertise in RCM The future of dental RCM Much more To schedule a demo or to learn more about SuperDial's dental R
The Future of Dental Practice Management: Insights from Jeff Barsotti of Max Assist
Filling the Gaps: Leveraging AI to Optimize Dental Schedules and Patient Engagement. Jeff Barsotti, CEO of MaxAssist returns to the show. Jeff discusses: The importance of empowering front desk staff with the right tools and support Market trends regarding patient scheduling and openings Upcoming integrations, including a partnership with Mango Voice for enhanced telephony solutions & the
Dean Prevost & Adam Pollack of Corus Orthodontists share the Corus Story
Dean Prevost, CEO and Adam Pollack, Director of Business Development at Corus Orthodontists joins the GDN Show. The two discuss: Corus Orthodontists unique doctor-owner model Growing organically Current trends in orthodontics Advice for orthodontists For more information about Corus Orthodontists: Website: https://www.corusortho.com/ Email Adam Pollack: apollack@corusortho.com If you like our
Evelyn Lahiji, COO of Children's Dental FunZone joins Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security
In this episode returning guest Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, and special guest Evelyn Lahiji, COO of Children's Dental FunZone discuss the current state of cybersecurity. Join us as we learn more about Evelyn and Children's Dental FunZone and their partnership with Black Talon. The duo discuss: The difference between IT and cybersecurity The importance of training & education Curren
Revolutionizing Dental Supply Chains: Insights from Five Dental Supply Chain & Procurement Experts
In this episode, host Bill Neumann takes you on-site at the Dental City Warehouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he explores the exciting advancements in supply chain modernization, robotics, and technology within the dental industry. Join us as we interview a panel of supply chain experts, including: John Mathys - Co-owner of Dental City Joe Cavaretta - Founder of Cavaretta Consulting Group Step
Chris Salierno, DDS, Chief Dental Officer of Tend discusses their unique dental studio model.
Dr. Chris Salierno, Chief Dental Officer of Tend joins the show to discuss their unique dental care model that Tend is bringing to a hip town near you. Key discussion points include: The concept of hospitality in dentistry The importance of technology and strategic partnerships Growth plans & innovations on the horizon for Tend Much more Thank you to Ivoclar for sponsoring this podcast
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