In this engaging episode of ProTalk, host Andreas and George welcome Dr. Eirik Salvesen from Norway, the CEO of Oris Dental, to discuss his journey from being a clinician to leading a successful DSO with over 140 clinics. The conversation delves deep into the interplay of passion, data, and culture in building a scalable and sustainable dental organization. Salvesen emphasizes the importance of creating a dentist-centric culture, the necessity of using data-driven decisions, and maintaining the autonomy of individual clinics while integrating them into a larger network. He also shares insights on balancing clinical excellence with business acumen and highlights the misconceptions in scaling dental practices. The episode provides valuable lessons for aspiring dental leaders and offers a blueprint for successfully scaling a dental organization.

00:00 Introduction and Passion for Data

00:51 Meet Dr. Eirik Salvesen

01:33 Eirik's Journey to CEO

02:32 Scaling a Dental Practice

06:36 Leadership and Team Building

15:39 Culture and Values at Oris Dental

20:12 Balancing Business and Clinical Excellence

24:08 Strategic Investments in Healthcare

26:39 The Importance of Data in Decision Making

31:44 Challenges and Benefits of Digital Workflows

33:34 Advice to Young Dentists

39:15 Choosing the Right Partners

41:58 Final Thoughts and Takeaways