In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj, co-founders and co-CEOs of Areo Dental Group, life partners, and innovators in the dentistry business, currently operating seven practices in the Chicago area. 

Together, they explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth by covering: 

• Using the insights of their personal life, together, in business
• The importance of participating in and encouraging entrepreneurship, every step of the way
• The significance of articulating core values and principles for a successful business
• The detailed structuring of their mentorship program, setting young dentists up for success
• The challenges of hiring and retaining the best talent in dentistry 
• Innovative and exciting technologies and practices in elevating patient care and experience

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the importance of a 360-degree approach to building a business, effectively applying valuable personal lessons at work, committing yourself to excellence, and encouraging personal growth, with insights from Dr. Gaglani and Dr. Nagaraj.

Episode Highlights:

2:10 - 6:12 - Turning Differences into the Strength of a Business - Dr. Gaglani and Dr. Nagaraj shine a light on taking their differences and turning them into strengths to grow their business and the importance of complementary skills in building a thriving dental practice.

6:37 - 12:20 - Core Values as the Heartbeat of Business - The power couple talks about the significance of identifying core values and living by them, across locations, every step of the way.

12:49 - 20:05 - Meticulous Mentorship - The ace dentists and business owners discuss their detailed and structured mentorship program and creating million-dollar dentists.

21:12 - 27:03 - Prioritizing Personal Growth - “We’re big on personal growth.” Dr. Gaglani and Dr. Nagaraj discuss the innovative ways they set dentists up for success and the roadmap to being the best dentist one can be. 

27:24 - 36:55 - The Future of Dentistry and Elevating Patient Care - The field of dentistry is changing rapidly, with unique technologies making their way into everyday practice. This will elevate both the dentist's and patients’ experience. 

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