Growth

Mike Baird on Creating a Dental Ecosystem

On the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS welcomes Founder and CEO of Accelerate Dental, Mike Baird, a serial entrepreneur and visionary...

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Steve Bilt on the Mindset That Builds Legacies

On the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS sits down with Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands—a pioneering organization in the world...

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Emerging Dental Groups: Insights from Yankee Dental 2025

The Yankee Dental Congress Multi-Site Summit in Boston brought together leaders in the emerging dental group space, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities of scaling a dental organization....

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From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: Finding Success in Career Ventures

This article was written by CEO Eric Giesecke of Planet DDS and originally published in Forbes.com. Looking back on the early days of my career, I remember the feeling of not...

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All Things DSO: Dental Industry Outlook for 2025

The dental industry is poised for a dynamic year in 2025, marked by cautious optimism and strategic shifts. Brian Colao, director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group, shares his expert...

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Dr. Gaglani and Dr. Nagaraj on the Business of Growth in Dentistry

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj, co-founders and co-CEOs of Areo Dental Group, life partners, and innovators...

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Planet DDS and Pearl Redefine Dental Care Standards with AI Assist

The First Fully Integrated AI-Powered Diagnostic and Workflow Solution Designed to Elevate Dental Care Consistency, Maximize Revenue, and Streamline Operations for DSOs IRVINE, CA – January 22, 2025 – Planet...

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Joshua Gwinn: Unlocking Growth Through Culture and Vision

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Joshua Gwinn, co-founder of Optimize Practice Alliance. Joshua shares his incredible journey from a small-town upbringing...

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Dr. Brad Hughes: The Secret to Building a Thriving Dental Business

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS speaks with Dr. Brad Hughes, founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners, a third-generation dentist...

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