Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry
We bring you dental support and emerging dental group practice analysis, conversation, news and events. Listen to leaders in the DSO and emerging dental group space talk about their challenges, successes and what they see as the future of group dentistry. To read all of our articles and learn about all industry events, please visit GroupDentistryNow.com. Looking for a job or have a job to fill? Visit JoinDSO.com. We hope you enjoy today's show!
Episodes
Dr. Matthew Miller, Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, UNC Adams School of Dentistry joins the GDN Show. Dr. Miller takes us through the evolution of dental bonding agents and highlights today's innovations. He discusses:
- history of bonding agents
- simplicity, strength & universal use
- technique & education
- much more
Kim Larson shares her thoughts with Bill Neumann in this end of year DSO industry discussion.
Topics include:
- Top articles, trends & podcasts of the year on GDN
- Emerging Dental Groups to Watch award update
- GDN's new Insider Access
- Event deep dive
- Much more
Thank you to all of our loyal emerging dental group & DSO viewers, listeners and readers. A big thank you to our advertisers and our editorial board.
Happy 2026.
Jonathan Gegerson, a dental industry veteran and three-time cancer survivor joins the show. Prepare to be inspired as Jonathan shares his journey which includes:
- His diagnosis & treatment
- Healing & family connection
- Establishing a retreat for survivors
Please support Jonathan by purchasing his book, Perspective-C. The proceeds from this book go to establishing a retreat for cancer survivors and their families. You can bu...
Daniel Barsotti, Director of Special Markets (DSO) joins the GDN show. He shares his thoughts on:
Marissa Buess, National Prevention & Care Sales Specialist at Ivoclar, Andrea Edelen, Director of Hygiene & Clinical Support at Mortenson Dental Partners and Jerin Murray, Director of Hygiene at Interdent discuss:
- The journey from clinical hygiene to leadership roles
- Mentorship and support for hygienists
- The importance of partnerships in the DSO industry
To learn more about Ivoclar and their group dentistry program you c...
The Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards presented by Kim Larson, Co-Founder & COO of Group Dentistry Now. Kim Larson provides insight into the winners before they accept their dental group's award. Each winner provides insights into their success during this live award ceremony in Salt Lake City. The 2025 Emerging Dental Groups to Watch winners include:
This is the audio version of the article which is featured on Group Dentistry Now's website. Andrea is President of Breaking Glass Inc., an HR Consulting Firm, a seasoned HR executive with over 30 years in various industries driving culture and engagements strategies. Andrea is the former Chief People Officer for Guardian Dentistry Partners (GDP) where she built the HR strategy and infrastructure during their rapid growth.
Brad Pingle, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Bien Air discusses:
- the transition from air-driven to electric handpieces in the U.S. market
- the impact of dental schools
- standardization & streamlining
To learn more visit https://dental.bienair.com/en_us/
or visit https://bienairacademy.com/
You can also reach Brad Pingle at brad.pingle@bienair.com
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This panel discusses dental operations and leveraging AI to assist with RCM. Nicole Collard, Technology Operations Mgr. at Tend, Dr. Greg Wu, Owner of Emerson Dental, Troy Andrews, Product Mgr. at DentalxChange & Dan Feimster, VP of Product Mgt. at DentalxChange share their thoughts on:
- AI as a game changer for efficiency
- The importance of data interpretation
- Embracing change with confidence
To learn more, you can visit ...
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Dr. Miles Beckett, CEO of Flossy & Dr. Summer Kassmel, Owner of Castle Peak & Avon Dental have a lively discussion on:
- The current state of AI in dentistry
- Empowering staff through automation
- Patient engagement = patient satisfaction
To learn more about Flossy visit https://www.flossy.com/
Meet Fiona, your friendly AI dental receptionist - https://www.flossy.com/fiona-call-an-agent
Steve Wright, CEO of Bright Direction Dental shares his story and thoughts on:
- What clinical autonomy really means.
- The role of education & training in recruitment & retention.
- Organic growth & technology.
Find out more about Bright Direction Dental here - https://www.brightdirectiondental.com/
You can connect with Steve Wright on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjwright2/
Cory Pinegar, CEO of Reach shares his thoughts on:
- The importance of call management.
- Leveraging virtual assistants for efficiency.
- Balancing technology & human touch.
Find out more about Reach at https://www.getreach.co/
You can also contact Cory at Cory@GetReach.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-pinegar/
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Regular guest, Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) returns to the show to discuss:
- The Next Level mid-market conference
- Licensure portability
- Organized dentistry
The Next Level Mid-Market Conference will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego on November 5th-7th. To register or learn more visit - htt...
Dr. Scott Barton, Lead Dentist at Whispering Oaks Family Dental, part of Heartland Dental & Rob Brenneise, Chief Growth Officer of Glidewell discuss:
- The latest in in-office milling
- Success with education & training
- Same-day dentistry strategies
To learn more about Glidewell's FastMill I.O visit - https://dso.pub/IO
You can also visit https://glidewelldental.com/ to learn more about Glidewell's other solutions & explore ...
Dr. Bob Waugh, Clinical Director, Fixed Appliances of Smile Doctors, Arlen Hurt, Chief Clinical Officer of Specialty Appliances & Tim Jackson, COO of Specialty Appliances join the show. The trio discusses:
- Lab partnerships
- Quality over cost
- Clinical support & training
To learn more about Specialty Appliances visit - https://specialtyappliances.com/
To learn more about Smile Doctors visit - https://smiledoctors.com/
Unlocking Value: The Power of Sale Leasebacks in Dental Real Estate.
Don Bingham III, Co-founder & Managing Partner of CrownPoint Partners joins the show to discuss:
- What a sale leaseback is and how it works
- The benefits of separating real estate from practice assets during M&A transactions
- Strategies for funding de novo practices through sale leasebacks
- Common mistakes to avoid in real estate transactions
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