In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Jan Jaffer, CEO of TREC Dental.  Join them as they discuss:  The importance of culture Different approaches to growth Prioritizing patient care The future of dentistry Work-life balance Bonuses And more! Jan Jaffer is the CEO and CVO at TREC Dental, a group of twenty socially conscious, value-based dental clinics in Calgary and the surrounding area. In 2018, TREC Dental partnered with the charity CUPS to operate a free dental clinic in Calgary, providing care to some of Calgary's neediest citizens. Jan ..read more

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Dr. Shahin Safarian, the founder and CEO of Lovebites Dental.  Join them as they discuss:  The importance of simplifying communication with patients  Building a robust sales funnel  Taking a patient-centered approach in the dental industry  The challenges dentists face in running a business The value of social media  Dr. Shahin Safarian is the founder and CEO of Lovebites Dental, who offer a comprehensive suite of cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dr. Safarian is also the owner of Irre ..read more

Mike Huffaker talks about their goals for The Dental Economist Show, and what they want to offer you, our audience! The Dental Economist Show with Mike Huffaker is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so ..read more

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Ray Caruso, the CEO of Lone Peak Dental Group.  Join them as they discuss:  The best hiring practices Aligning incentives and setting clear expectations Prioritizing patient needs The challenges and strategies of incorporating orthodontics Creating healthy habits that last a lifetime And more! Ray Caruso has over twenty years of experience in clinical and administrative services in all aspects of dental practices. In 2017, he became the CEO of Lone Peak Dental Group, a Dental Service Organization that ..read more

In this special edition episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is live from Waikiki, Hawaii, and is joined by a panel of guests from the Planet DDS sales team.  Join them as the team discusses:  Their experiences in the industry Where they see dentistry going in the future  Why they enjoy what they do And much more! Passionate about oral health, Amanda Barr has dedicated 20 years to being a dental hygienist and is now Commercial Senior Account Executive at Planet DDS.  Kevin Simmons is Enterprise Sales Director at Planet DDS, and has held multiple ro ..read more

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Lorri Detrick, the President and COO of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry. Join them as they explore:  The integration of medical and dental insurance The importance of culture in the workplace The value of data and technology in dental practices How to select vendors and partners The use of AI in dental practices Lorri is the President and COO of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a multi-specialty dental practice. She has experience of DSOs, telehealth and teledentistry, outpatient healthcare clin ..read more

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Melissa Turner, Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group.  Join them as they discuss:  Changing consumer expectations Effective marketing strategies The connection between oral and overall health The significance of inclusivity in dentistry's future The importance of branding  Melissa is Senior Executive Consultant and Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group; she currently leads the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards. Melissa is also a fo ..read more

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Kerry Straine, Founder and President of Straine Dental Management.  Join them as they:  Explore creating a doctor-centric practice model Discuss the importance of leveraging advanced technology to drive growth Highlight the importance of financial planning and data analysis Outline the challenges faced by dental practices  Weigh up the benefits of DSOs Kerry Straine is the Founder and President of Straine Dental Management, a leading dental service organization (DSO) that provides practice owners ..read more

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Ryan McCostlin, Founder and CEO of Tailwater. Join them as they: Discuss prioritizing patient care over financial decisions Explore how to create a positive culture within practices Highlight key performance indicators used to assess success Talk about approaches to buying dental practices Consider setting up the team for success during transitions And much more! Ryan McCostlin is the Founder and CEO of Tailwater, who buys a majority stake in dental practices and then provides the non-clinical management, mark ..read more

In this episode of the Dental Economist Show, Mike Huffaker is joined by David Harris, Founder and CEO of Prosperident.  Join them as they: Discuss the prevalence of embezzlement in dental practices Share insights on how dentists can protect themselves Highlight the importance of hiring the right people Delve into the importance of implementing software systems with strong audit trail capabilities Emphasize the need for accurate financial record-keeping and vigilant monitoring to prevent fraud David founded Prosperident — the world's oldest and largest dental embezzlement investigat ..read more