Will Dentistry End Up Like Pharmacy? Is It Becoming the Next Walgreens or CVS?

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Dr. Jack Dillenberg, Dean Emeritus of the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and the former Mayor of Jerome, Arizona, has a lifetime of funny stories. In his travels on behalf of public health and dentistry programs, he’s met everyone from Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder to Mother Teresa and Richard Nixon.

There’s much more to Dr. Jack than meets the eye. Go a little deeper beyond the wild run-ins with famous people, and you’ll quickly learn that he’s a compassionate, lifelong public health servant who has changed lives and made lasting friends all over the world.

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Today, we’re joined by someone who’s been a trusted name in the East Valley for almost two decades — Dr. Paul Kelly. Dentists, physicians, and patients all know him not just for his skill, but for the genuine care he puts into every interaction. Year after year, his peers have voted him a Phoenix Magazine Top Oral Surgeon.

Dr. Kelly’s a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who handles everything from wisdom teeth removal and dental implants to treating facial pain and injuries. His journey took him from the University of Utah to the University of Louisville, and then to a residency in Wisconsin.

But beyond the surgical precision, he’s a proud father of four, a Gilbert local, and someone who truly connects with his patients on a personal level. I can’t wait for you to hear his insights today.

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Dr. Matthew Vogt started his practice The Dentists at Gateway Crossing in 2018 (signing the lease the week after graduating dental school). Today, the practice has grown to a team of nine employees and associate, becoming a pillar of the greater Indianapolis community.

In 2023, Matt Vogt joined The Lifestyle Practice with partners (and Townies) Derek Williams and Steve Van De, focusing on coaching and working with other dentists 1-on-1 to elevate their lives and careers through practice ownership, while still practicing clinical dentistry himself.

Outside of coaching and practicing dentistry, Matt is a competitive amateur golfer, competing at the national level, recently making headlines qualifying for the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA, the course where he caddied as a high schooler and college kid.

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Dr. Vivian Roknian, is a Beverly Hills-based dentist known for her expertise in dental implants, laser surgery, and full-arch digital dentistry. At her private practice, she delivers same-day smile transformations using in-house 3D printing and the PerioLase® MVP-7™—her go-to for LANAP®, LAPIP®, and advanced regenerative care.

A respected educator, Dr. Roknian has trained more than 2,000 dentists in implantology, laser protocols, and surgical efficiency. She lectures nationally for major dental organizations and advises emerging tech companies like Flaus, helping shape the future of oral health innovation.

Beyond the operatory, her work with the Innocence Project allows her to restore not just smiles but dignity—providing implant and prosthetic care to those wrongfully incarcerated.

A Fellow of the International College of Dentists, an honor awarded to fewer than 3% of U.S. dentists, Dr. Roknian is widely recognized for her clinical leadership, business acumen, and deep commitment to advancing ethical, patient-centered dentistry.

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TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”) provides sell-side advisory services for dental practice owners. With an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and access to 100’s of buyers nationwide, our seasoned team of professionals helps our clients confidently pursue M&A transactions that maximize their long-term value. TUSK has completed over $1B of transactions across all specialties. With our significant collective experience of over 40+ years of practice transactions, we offer our clients solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial objectives.

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Dr. Bruce B. Baird is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Dental school in San Antonio. After graduation, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Army in Korea and at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. After leaving the service he built a scratch dental practice in the small town of Granbury, Texas. Over 36 years, he grew the practice into a multi doctor multi-million-dollar business with revenues in 2019 of over 5 million dollars.

Dr. Baird has lectured across the U.S. and Internationally for over 30 years. His topics include leadership, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, communication skills and the business of dentistry. He taught at the Implant Preceptorship at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio and to the seniors at Baylor Dental School.

He founded Productive Dentistry Academy 18 years ago which has grown to a world-class organization with doctors from all 50 states and 19 countries attending their workshops. With his business partner, Dr. Victoria Peterson, they have grown the company to 32 employees providing seminars, coaching, and marketing to thousands of dentists across North America.

In 2011 Dr. Baird founded Comprehensive Finance Inc. a company that helps businesses across the U.S. do their own in-house financing. They have helped originate over 300 million dollars in financing across multiple industries. They rapidly became one of the largest financial tech companies in healthcare. CFI was sold in June of 2021 to AKKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world. Dr. Baird has continued with the company as a key opinion leader and investor.

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In this episode of Dentistry Uncensored, Howard sits down with two industry leaders, Jason Goodchild, DMD, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Premier Dental, and Paul Mondock, President of North America & Global Sales Services at Septodont. Together, they dive into the science and innovation behind BufferPro, a cutting-edge buffering solution that enhances the effectiveness of local anesthesia.

They discuss the game-changing benefits of buffering anesthetics, why it matters for both clinicians and patients, and how BufferPro stands out from other buffering methods. Learn about the collaboration between Premier Dental and Septodont, how BufferPro is used chairside, and how to integrate it into your practice.

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If you’re losing good people, it’s almost guaranteed that one (or more) of these Four Horsemen of Turnover is at play in your practice.

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