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
Robert Befidi, Jr., President of DEXIS & President, Diagnostics at Envista joins the show. Robert discusses:
- AI-powered imaging
- Connected clinical workflows
- Navigating industry challenges
To learn more about DEXIS visit: https://dexis.com/en-us
To explore all of Envista's innovative dental companies visit: https://envistaco.com/en
You can also connect with Robert on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbe...
Brett Pierce, Founding Partner & Brian Christensen, Chief Development Officer of 7 Pillars Advisory join the show. This is a candid, practical overview of what it takes to build a dental group worth buying. The duo shares their thoughts on:
- What buyers are looking for today
- The rise of organic growth
- Positioning your group for a successful transaction or continued growth
Mosaic Dental Collective's Founder, CEO & President, Dr. Jagdev S. Heir joins the show. Jag shares his thoughts on:
- nearly going bankrupt
- stepping back & trusting your team
- real communication with your organization
To learn more about Mosaic Dental Collective visit: https://mosaicdentalcollective.com/
You can connect with Dr. Heir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagdev-heir-md-dmd-facs-72861213a/&n...
Dr. Viren Patel, CEO & Owner of Smile Obsession, Vince Dilley, Founder & CEO of Platinum Dental Services and Dr. Oussama Founas, Founder of Dentologie join Bruce Tuck, Director of DSO Sales & Strategic Marketing of Glidewell. The four discuss:
- Future of restorative dentistry & digital workflows
- The importance of training, education & implementation
- Key metrics & data points
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Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental discusses:
- The problem with traditional DSOs
- The perpetual partnership model explained
- Industry challenges & future growth
To learn more about Accelerate Dental visit: https://www.acceleratedental.com/
To connect with Mike Baird you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bairdmike/
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Defending a DSO against cybercriminals requires far more than robust cybersecurity—it demands proper insurance coverage and timely legal guidance. In Episode 4 of the Dental Cyber Watch Live podcast, Bill Neumann (CEO of Group Dentistry Now) hosts a cyberattack simulation with Gary Salman (CEO of
Dr. Aaron Havens, CEO, Dr. David Havens, COO and Mike Towle, CFO from Motor City Dental Partners discuss:
- Prioritizing infrastructure
- Maintaining a doctor-led culture
- Focusing on sustainable growth
To learn more about Motor City Dental Partners visit: https://www.mcdentalpartners.com/
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Alyssa Keefer, Director of Marketing from Archway Dental Partners, Kelsie Towner, Director of Marketing from Premier Dentist Partners & Grayson Allen, Director of Sales from Carenetic Digital discuss:
- Website compliance & security
- Online scheduling struggle
- Specialized vs. all-in-one
To learn more about Carenetic visit: https://careneticdigital.com/ or email Grayson at: grayson@careneticdigital.com
Brittany Mook, Corporate Account Manager from NDX & Sandy Slobbe, RDH, MA from Today's Dental Network share their thoughts on:
- Digital adoption acceleration
- The hidden cost of remakes
- Lab standardization
To learn more about National Dentex Labs (NDX) visit: https://nationaldentex.com/. You can learn more about the DSO Lab Program here: https://nationaldentex.com/dso-lab-program
Lisa Arciga, Procurement Manager at Pearl Street Dental Partners, Tim Otto, CEO of Alcan Dental Cooperative & Riley Berg, Business Development Manager at Dental City discuss:
- Standardizing Procurement
- AI in Purchasing
- Last Minute Ordering
To connect with Dental City visit: https://dentalcity.com/ or contact Riley Berg at rberg@dentalcity.com
Connect with Lisa Arciga at lisa@pearlstreetdentalpartners.com or visit http...
Dr. Peter Boulden, Founder of Bulletproof Dental Practice & Cory Pinegar, CEO & Founder of Reach discuss:
- The 61 AI touchpoints in dentistry
- A systems crisis in dentistry
- Human connection in the AI age
If you are interested in learning more about Reach and their virtual assistant solutions that integrate with AI workflows visit: https://getreach.co/
To learn more about Bulletproof Practice visit: https://www.bull...
Dr. Vishal Sharma, VP of Clinical Education & Operations at Spear Education shares his thoughts on:
- DSOs failing at clinical education
- Education as a performance & retention lever
- $3,500 per day associate production
To learn more about Spear Education visit: https://www.speareducation.com/
You can also contact Dr. Sharma via email: vsharma@speareducation.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vishal-s...
Scott Graversen, Director of Facility & Dental Equipment Management of Smile Brands shares his insights on:
- Update on Smile Brands
- Managing facilities and equipment at scale
- Procurement & vendor partner strategies
To learn more about Smile Brands visit: https://smilebrands.com/
You can connect with Scott Graversen on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-graversen/
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Dr. Marc Faber, CEO & Founder of Edge Dental Management joins the show for his second appearance. Dr. Faber discusses:
- How Edge leverages clinical efficiency to create successful practices
- NYC's newest dental school: Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine
- Using solutions like Isolite for efficiency & patient satisfaction
- More
To learn more about Isolite Systems visit: https://www.zyris.com/
Priyanki Amroliwala, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition & Greg Wappett, Chief Development Officer of 42 North Dental share their thoughts and strategies on:
- Doctor recruitment in 2026
- Acquisition realities & strategies
- Strategic growth initiatives
Learn how the recruitment & acquisition teams work together at 42 North Dental.
You can learn more about 42 North Dental: https://www.42northdental.co...
Welcome to the third episode of Group Dentistry Now & Black Talon Security's Dental Cyber Watch Live.
As dental groups rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many are spending on tools no one uses and feeding patient data into platforms no one controls. The result is wasted budget, hidden liability, and growing security exposure.
We are about halfway through 2026 already. In this DSO Declassified, Bill Neumann runs through what to expect at the upcoming ADSO Summit where GDN will host the Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards. Bill also looks back at the events that have already happened this year and what the rest of year has instore for the DSO and dental group industry. Takeaways include:
The Co-Founders of Pearl Street Dental Partners, David Meese, CEO & Dr. Robby Jennings, Chief Clinical Officer discuss:
- Their 27-year partnership
- Choosing culturally aligned partners
- Their deep strategic partnership with Ivoclar
- Much more
To learn more about Pearl Street Dental Partners visit https://www.pearlstreetdentalpartners.com/
Thank you to Ivoclar for sponsoring this podcast. To learn more about Ivoclar...
Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations rejoins the show to share:
- What to expect at the 15th annual ADSO Summit
- The Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards & panel
- Updates on the ADSO's accomplishments this year
DSOs and dental group practices can save 20% by using code DISC20GDNMEM. Visit https://dso.pub/ADSORegister26
The 15th annual ADSO Summit takes place in Chicago at the Hyatt Regen...
Aaron Pugh & Scott Johnson from Together Media discuss Smile Together's unique hosted buyer event with one-to-one meetings & much more. The two share:
- What makes Smile Together unique & what to expect
- Event details: October 1-3 in Las Vegas
- Special benefits for GDN's audience: code GDN26
DSOs, emerging dental groups and solo practices can register at https://www.smiletogetherlive.com/ . Up to $600...
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