David Harris, a seasoned expert in dental embezzlement investigation, has nearly 35 years of experience in identifying financial fraud within dental practices, further strengthened by his background in forensic accounting. His extensive experience and specialized knowledge have shaped his perspective on the subject, emphasizing the importance of understanding embezzlement and its potential occurrence within dental practices. As the founder and CEO of Prosperident, he and his team are dedicated to conducting thorough investigations to uncover employee theft, assisting dentists in navigating ins ..read more

Eric Pastan is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the dental industry, having started his career by investing in and establishing a dental office in Boston. His perspective on consulting and investment banking services is shaped by his diverse experiences, including his role as the director of management consulting at Skytail, a boutique investment bank and consulting firm, and his successful expansion of his own dental practice to 45 locations across multiple states. Pastan emphasizes the importance of hiring professionals with industry-specific expertise and belie ..read more

Cedrick Lewis is an entrepreneurial dentist known for his successful multi-site group practice in Hawaii. With a background in working at a DSO in Oregon, he gained valuable insights into efficient dental practice management. Transitioning to ownership in Hawaii, Lewis focused on high-end dentistry and market domination, emphasizing the importance of continuous talent recruitment for effective group practice expansion. Despite early financial challenges, he demonstrated resilience and resourcefulness, leveraging opportunities as an associate doctor to develop a unique business model. Through a ..read more

Today on Success Strategies for Dental Practice Owners, host Stan Kinder talks with guest William Barrett. William is the Chief Executive Officer of Mandelbaum Barrett PC. He has over 20 years of experience representing a wide range of businesses with a unique specialty in mergers and acquisitions. He provides strategic advice to companies and organizations of all sizes from formation to dissolution and every stage in between. He is known for the personal attention that he gives his clients and the energy he brings to every deal. Bill has a reputation as a deal maker who knows how to be creati ..read more

Today on Success Strategies for Dental Practice Owners, host Stan Kinder talks with guest Mark Murphy. Mark Murphy is a highly experienced professional in the field of dental practice management and the role of dental service organizations. With a career spanning over three decades, he has been involved with Fortune Management and currently serves on their board. As the CEO of Sequoia Private Client Group, a boutique wealth management firm, Mark has successfully implemented Fortune Management strategies in dental practices, leading to significant growth in their bottom lines. He has also co-fo ..read more

Episode Summary: Sulman Ahmed, founder and CEO of Decadental, a DSO with over 200 practices across nine states, embarked on his journey in the dental field as an immigrant in the US, and rapidly progressed from college to dental school in Boston. Ahmed appreciates the growth of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) as an inevitable and accelerating trend, providing dentists with enhanced work-life balance, increased earnings, and an overall lifestyle improvement. His perspective, shaped by his early interest in practice ownership and an understanding of the challenges new dentists face in the cu ..read more

In this episode, Stan Kinder welcomes Kirk Teachout, a successful figure in the dental industry known for managing his wife's dental practice and turning it into a thriving business. This transformation led Kirk to establish a coaching business to guide other dentists and practice owners towards similar success. The conversation begins with the host expressing his intent to expose the audience to thought leaders who can provide valuable insights and advice for achieving success in their respective fields. Kirk shares his unconventional journey from the music industry to the dental sector, emph ..read more

Eric Gallegos, vice president of revenue at Inside desk, brings a specialized background from the dental industry to his role overseeing the marketing, sales, client success, and business operations teams. His perspective on revenue cycle management is centered on simplifying and expediting the process, believing that an efficient revenue cycle leads to prompt collection of all due funds, enhancing patient experience, and stimulating revenue growth. His experience confirms that transparency in reporting is key to singling out areas for improvement and boosting revenue. Gallegos advocates for t ..read more

Matthew Odgers is a seasoned San Diego-based attorney recognized for his acumen in dental transactions within the dentistry field. With a rich background including eleven years of legal experience, studying political science and international law in China, and working at a war crimes tribunal in the Netherlands, he has spent the past seven years particularly dedicated to dental law. Odgers strongly believes in the importance of experienced legal representation during dental transactions, considering these to be significant, intricate deals that necessitate specialized knowledge. His perspectiv ..read more

In this podcast episode, host Stan Kinder talks with guest Dr. John Meis. Meis, a fourth-generation dentist, has a rich background in improving dental practice performance. With over three decades of experience in the field, Meis believes that the performance of dental practices can be significantly enhanced through the guidance of external mentors, Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), and key principles. His perspective is shaped by his own journey of turning around a failing practice and expanding it to 13 locations, and his role in a large DSO where he helped grow the company from 50 to 120 ..read more