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Interested in the business of dentistry? Welcome to The Dental Economist Show, where thought leaders and experts discuss everything from technology, to growth, to patient care. If you’re a dentist owner or a key decision maker within a dental business, thinking about KPIs, patient and staff satisfaction, positive outcomes, and everything else that comes with running a dental business, then you’re a dental economist and this show is for you. Join us as we exchange new ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.

Dr. Sara Mahmood on Building a Founder-Led Dental Group
In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS speaks with Dr. Sara Mahmood, founder of Brush365, about building a multi-location dental group on...
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Dr. Larry Benz on Why Caring Without Connection Causes Burnout in Dentistry
What if empathy, connection, and communication were treated as clinical skills—not soft extras? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS speaks with...
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Trevor Maurer on Why Oral Surgery Is Consolidating Faster Than General Dentistry Did
What does it take to scale an oral surgery platform without losing sight of the patient, the referral relationship, or the people delivering care? In this episode of The Dental...

Dr. Adriatik Rama on Building a Doctor-Led DSO That Grows Every Practice
What does it take to build a multi-practice dental organization that protects clinical independence, keeps doctors at the center of decision-making, and still delivers meaningful growth? In this episode of...
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David Meece & Ryan Torresan on Leadership Through Influence in a DSO
How do you scale a dental organization without losing the culture, trust, and people-first approach that made it successful in the first place? In this episode of The Dental Economist...
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Influential Dental on Mindset Habits That Separate the Top 1% in Dentistry
What does it take to build meaningful influence, lead high-performing teams, and create a career that does not come at the expense of fulfillment? In this episode of The Dental...
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Tom Terronez on the Patient Data Question Every Dental Group Should Be Able to Answer
Can your practice confidently explain where patient data goes after it is collected? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS speaks with...

Kyle Welch on Private Equity, Valuations, and the DSO Deal Market
Why has the DSO deal market stalled even as demand for dental care remains strong? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS...
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Dr. Shilpi Priyadarshini on Building Clinical Systems
What does it take to help clinicians deliver more consistent dental care, build confidence in the chair, and grow into effective leaders? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show,...
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Spend more time with patients, less time on paperwork.
