In this episode, Dr. Lou Shuman, founder, president and CEO of Cellerant Consulting, discusses the exciting advancements in dental technology and the impact they will have on the industry. He shares his experiences working with CEOs of innovative dental companies and highlights the importance of the management team in the success of a business. Dr. Shuman also emphasizes the rapid advancement of technology in dentistry and its integration with medicine. He discusses the process of working with companies and the criteria Cellerant uses to determine if a product or technology will be successful. Additionally, he highlights the impact of technology on dental hygiene and the importance of recognizing the connection between oral health and systemic health.

Takeaways

* The advancement of technology in dentistry is rapidly changing the industry and improving patient care.

* The success of a dental business depends on the management team and their attitude towards hard work and adaptability.

* Technology is bridging the gap between dentistry and medicine, with a focus on the connection between oral health and systemic health.

* Cellerant Consulting works with companies to bring new technologies to the dental industry, providing support in funding, branding, and distribution.

* Dental hygiene is experiencing significant advancements in technology, particularly in the areas of biofilm management and medicament delivery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:29 Sharing the Experiences of CEOs

06:09 The Rapid Advancement of Technology

08:06 The Impact of Technology on Dentistry

11:39 Common Denominators of Successful Business People

16:28 The Process of Working with Companies

20:55 The Impact of Technology on Hygiene

23:17 How to Learn More about Cellerant

26:02 The Best of Class Technology Awards

27:58 Supporting Dentists with Ideas

28:23 Conclusion

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