Most dental startups struggle not because of location or marketing, but because the weeks leading up to opening are rushed, unstructured, and poorly planned. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down exactly how to open a startup practice cleanly and confidently by focusing on hiring the right team, training with…
Legacy dental IT systems were built for a different era—and continuing to rely on them is becoming more expensive, more disruptive, and more limiting every year. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down why server-based setups, patchwork software integrations, and outdated infrastructure are no longer sustainable in modern dentistry. The…
Dental imaging was never designed for today’s reality of AI, multi-location practices, cloud workflows, virtual teams, and data-driven decision-making—and it’s starting to show. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dustin Johnson, Co-Founder and CTO of SOTA Cloud, to explain why server-based, siloed imaging systems are quietly costing practices…
Rising construction costs have made dental office design one of the biggest financial risk factors in a startup. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Chris Raba, owner of Lean Dental Design, to explain how poor space planning, bloated layouts, and inefficient design decisions quietly drive up construction costs…
Eric Masson, Partner at Eskow Law Group, joins Scott Leune on The Dental CEO Podcast to break down the legal strategies dentists need when starting, buying, or growing a practice. Drawing from years of experience in healthcare transactions, Eric explains why lease agreements are often landlord-friendly, why legal counsel should be involved before signing a…
Most lawsuits in dentistry don’t start with patients—they start with employees. This episode breaks down how common HR missteps like unclear policies, poor documentation, and bad advice turn everyday staff issues into legal problems. A direct conversation on what actually puts dental practices at risk and how to avoid it.
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune speaks with orthodontist and entrepreneur Dr. Ingrid Murra about the current state of clear aligner therapy, examining how incentive structures, training gaps, and rapid adoption have influenced patient outcomes and provider profitability. They discuss collaboration between general dentists and orthodontists, the role of virtual monitoring…
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Aditi Agarwal, founder of Practice By Numbers, to challenge dentists to rethink how their practices operate. The conversation explores how automation and data-driven systems can replace time-consuming “junk work” like insurance verification, scheduling, collections, phone management, and reporting—freeing teams to focus…
In this episode, Scott breaks down how to reinvent the patient experience so thoroughly that patients can’t stop talking about your practice. From modern design and comfort-focused amenities to digital workflows, high-tech diagnostics, and frictionless communication, he outlines the systems and touches that build trust, increase case acceptance, and elevate your brand. Whether you’re launching…
Leadership looks different for female dentists—and it often comes with unfair labels, blurred boundaries, and added pressure at home and in the practice. In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Curve Dental President Jana Macon to discuss the real challenges women navigate in leadership and how they can set healthier boundaries, communicate clearly, build…