Dentist to De Novo
Episodes
14 episodes
Being a Mom Boss with Dr. Joyce Khang
We talk about it all! From running the house, to running her practice and how going against the advice of family and friends has helped and where it's brought in challenges. I appreciate her candid nature and willingness to share. Her authentic...
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Start Ups and Staffing Woes - How to fix them!
Staffing headaches keeping you up at night? You're not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Christine Sison — founder of Swiss Monkey and wife to a practicing dentist — a dental industry innovator who got tired of watching her own husband's...
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Chairs, Choices & Cash Flow: Equipping Your Startup Practice the Right Way
We discuss how dental equipment configurations work like car options—you can get premium features like autonomous driving or strip things down while maintaining quality. We talk about why startup doctors should work directly with experienced co...
Building a Celebrity Brand: Inside the mind of Dr. Tyler Hales
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hales to pull back the curtain on the rapidly evolving world of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Hales shares his journey from "learning by doing" and deciding to leave a partnership to pursue a start up, all...
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Why Most Young Dentists Are Easily Fooled (And How to Avoid It)
This episode of the podcast features Dr. David Rice, founder of IgniteDDS and author of Is Everyone Smiling But You? discussing the transition from dental associate to practice owner. The conversation centers on moving from a "red...
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From Zero to a Million: Dr. Devon Harris' Startup Journey
Dr. Devin Harris, the "Plaque Panther", discussed his first year of practice ownership, which he described as a "roller coaster" due to the uncertainty and steep drops followed by rewarding and challenging experiences. Less than a year into ope...
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Good, Better, Best: Value Engineering Your Dental Equipment
Dental equipment specialist Ben Oliver joins the podcast to talk about the biggest mistakes dentists make when starting their practice, from design and timing to equipment selection. With 14 years of experience and over 200 build-outs, Ben offe...
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Legal Landmines: Why Every Dentist Needs an Attorney When Starting or Buying a Practice
Starting or buying your first dental practice is exciting—but it’s also full of hidden legal pitfalls. In this episode, I sit down with Levi Barlavi the founder of Polished legal with over 20 years of dental-specific legal experience. We look t...
The Dental Lease Playbook: TI Allowances, Abatement & Avoiding Rookie Mistakes
Before you build ops or pick paint, you need to nail your lease. In this episode of From Dentist to De Novo, host Jonathan Miller sits down with David Groce of CARR to demystify the first—and most expensive—step of practice ownership. We break ...
Dr. David Rice Real Talk About the Start Up Risks in Today's Dental Industry
This episode with Dentist, Author and genuine friend, Dr. David Rice and I discuss the challenges facing the dental industry today, including the loss of recession-proof status, the impact of social media, and the burden of student debt on youn...
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Why you need a Buyer's Advocate
In this inspiring episode, dental consultant Jonathan Miller sits down with a husband and wife dental team who turned their dream of practice ownership into a reality. From navigating the buying process to overcoming real-world challenges like ...
First Time Buyer Secrets from a Dental Practice Broker
This episode of "Dentist to DeNovo" features host Jonathan Miller has an in studio discussion with Stephen Au, a seasoned expert from McLaren & Associates, a leading dental transition group. With nearly 20 years in the dental industry, incl...
