In this episode, Geith J. Kallas, DDS, founder of Smile Makers Dental Center, shares his experience scaling a dental organization across multiple locations. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in staffing, technology integration, and patient acquisition, while also exploring what makes dentistry exciting today and what skills healthcare leaders will need for success in the coming years.

In this episode, recorded live at Becker's 2024 Future of Dentistry Roundtable, Frank Balkum, CEO of XPRT DSO Advisory Group, discusses the challenges and strategies for scaling DSOs, including innovative financing models like the DSO One Loan Program and the role of AI in enhancing revenue cycle management and patient care.

Oussama Founas, founder of Dentologie, shares insights into the financial landscape of dentistry, addressing factors such as private equity and the fiscal challenges facing dental practices. He reflects on his interests and concerns about financial sustainability within the field. Founas also offers practical advice to aspiring business owners, focusing on essential strategies for managing finances, scaling a practice effectively, and navigating the competitive dental industry. His guidance underscores the importance of financial literacy and strategic planning in building a successful business.

Mariz Tanious, Chief Dental Officer at Affinity Dental Management, discusses the evolving role of technology within the dental industry. She highlights recent advancements, particularly the integration of automation in areas like patient scheduling, which streamlines administrative processes and enhances clinic efficiency. Tanious shares her perspective on how these innovations not only improve operational workflows but also elevate the overall patient experience, creating a more seamless and accessible approach to dental care.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's The Future of Dentistry Roundtable, features Demias Pegues, CEO of MyOrthodontist North Carolina. Demias discusses his journey from engineering to healthcare leadership, shares strategies for enhancing patient accessibility and retention, and emphasizes the importance of aligning team incentives to drive success. He also offers valuable advice to emerging leaders about pursuing passion and purpose in their careers.

Discover how automated data solutions are transforming the way companies access and utilize their information. This episode explores strategies to eliminate the reactive, manual pulling of data, ensuring seamless interconnectivity and up-to-date responses to any query. Say goodbye to data silos and hello to fluid, real-time insights.

This episode is sponsored by Claritype.

This episode, recorded live at Becker's The Future of Dentistry Roundtable, features Jay Glazer, Director of Business Development at DC Dental. Jay shares his insights on scaling a successful dental distribution business, leveraging technology and AI, adapting to the evolving DSO landscape, and the importance of fostering strong relationships for sustained growth in the industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Jerome, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Heartland Dental. We discuss the transformative impact of technology on the dental industry, from streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing patient experiences. Rob shares insights on how Heartland Dental is leveraging innovation to empower dentists and improve patient care.

This episode is sponsored by Heartland Dental.

Recorded live at the Becker's Fall Future of Dentistry Roundtable, this episode features Dr. Efrain Coronado, Dental Director at Sage Dental. Dr. Coronado shares insights from his career in dentistry and DSO leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, building a strong DSO identity, and effective communication to drive growth and retain talent.

In this episode, Dr. Sibera Brannon, Practice Owner at Affordable Dentures and Implants, shares insights from his extensive dental career. He discusses advancements in implant technology, the critical role of mentorship, and the challenges in expanding patient access and affordability in dentistry, particularly in implant and tooth replacement therapies.