What happens when you stop letting insurance define your patient experience in one of the world’s toughest markets? In this episode, Dr. Fatina Shtivelman opens up about what it takes to not only build a pediatric dental practice from scratch in Manhattan, but also completely reinvent its business model. She describes the emotional and mental…
Are you holding back spending in your dental practice and wondering why you aren’t seeing the growth you expect? In this episode of Fail Forward, Dr. Brandon Prior shares how he overcame this mentality and transformed his practice. After initially hesitating to make investments due to fear of spending, he realized his actual failure was…
Imagine a world where your workflows align effortlessly, teams communicate seamlessly, and every patient gets a tailored experience, all thanks to AI technology and all-in-one software. In this special episode, Dr. Rania Saleh returns to celebrate Oryx’s 10-year milestone and candidly shares the origin story behind building a comprehensive dental practice software platform. Drawing from…
Grit is important, but it’s not everything. Discover what else it takes to succeed in the fiercely competitive dental industry! In this episode, we welcome Allison Norris, CEO of The Dentele Group, who candidly shares her journey of leaving a stable career as a dental hygienist to stumble, fumble, and finally, successfully found a leading…
What does it really take to launch a dental startup while juggling motherhood, a mission-driven vision, and a learn-as-you-go leadership style? Dr. Pooja Makam opens up about building Lumina Dentistry from the ground up, all while parenting two toddlers and fighting for a patient-first approach in a world of corporate pressure. In this episode, Dr….
If the fear of facing complex dental implant failures is holding you back, this episode is your key to turning those failures into opportunities! Dr. Evan Matthysse shares his transformative experience of initial implant failures that led to a turning point for their dental practice. Listen as he reveals how tackling the fear and learning…
What if a warm welcome and a personal touch could be the most powerful tools for growing your dental practice? In this episode, Dr. Allon reveals how her journey from corporate dentistry to solo practice was powered by a desire for meaningful patient relationships, family support, and a relentless commitment to hospitality. She shares the…
Tangled in the web of low-performing staff? Learn how to cut loose and fire fast for the well-being of your practice. In this episode of The Fail Forward series, Dr. Gabe Ross honestly shares the lesson he learned the hard way about the necessity of staff turnover for the greater good of his pediatric dental…
Are you trapped in hustle mode and afraid of what happens if you slow down? In this episode, Dr. Sana Yusuf jumps right into stepping away from the relentless “hustler” mentality that shaped her academic and professional journey, and into a space where fulfillment is measured by flexibility and presence, not just financial milestones. With…
Are you finding that the administrative burden of PPO participation is costing you more than it’s earning? This episode features Lisa Weber, a PPO expert, shedding light on the hidden and often overlooked administrative cost associated with PPO participation. She tells the real story of a dentist facing a tough decision about whether to hire…