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Douglas Brown and Kentucky Morrow on Driving Innovation in Dentistry


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In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Douglas Brown, the co-founder and managing partner of Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), and Kentucky Morrow, the Principal of Investments at DIA. 

Join them as they discuss: 

  • Investing in and advising early-stage dental technology companies
  • The role of technology in driving innovation
  • The value of hands-on experience in dental businesses 
  • AI in dentistry 
  • And much more!

Douglas Brown is the co-founder and managing partner at Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), a strategic investment firm focused on supporting early-stage dental and health technology companies. In the 1990s, Douglas organized several dental industry leaders into a group practice study group, which led to the formation of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO). He has held leadership positions within ADSO, including President and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. He currently serves on ADSO's Executive Committee and other key committees.

Kentucky Morrow is the Principal of Investments at DIA. He is also a board member of several organizations and companies, including Alta Smiles, Cloud Dentistry, and Milk & Bull.  Kentucky is also the co-founder of Ralli, a CPG company focused on alcohol health and wellness (2022 - Present).

Episode Highlights:

09:38 - 10:25 - Areas of Dental Investment

10:31 - 12:01 - AI and Dental Technology

14:26 - 15:21 - The Investment “Sweet Spot”

24:01 - 25:24 - Revenue Cycle Management Technologies

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