MB2 Underground

"Dr. Brad Brittain is a general dentist and owner of Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale in Arizona. Dr. Brittain shares stories from his dental school days, early career challenges, and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Dr. Brittain's story is a testament to the power of personal responsibility, entrepreneurship, and bringing small-town values to a big-city practice. He offers insights int...

"Dr. David Chotiner is a general dentist and owner of Coastal Dental Arts (www.coastaldentalarts.com) in San Diego, California. Dr. Chotiner shares about his journey from a teenage hustler to a successful dentist and entrepreneur. He discusses how his commitment to personal growth and adaptability has shaped his leadership style, fostering a thriving practice culture that prioritizes both staff de...

"Dr. Aaron Lerg is a general dentist and owner of Danville Family Dental ( www.danvillefamilydental.com ) in Danville, Ohio.  Dr. Lerg, MB2 Dental's first Ohio partner, shares how growing up on a farm taught him the value of a strong work ethic, a skill that has served him well in practicing dentistry in a small town. He offers valuable perspectives on the dental industry's resilience and the bene...

"Dr. Meghan Darby is a general dentist and owner of Flint River Dental in Huntsville, Alabama.  Dr. Meghan Darby shares her inspiring journey from Air Force dentist to successful practice owner, highlighting the importance of leadership and patient care. She offers valuable insights on navigating entrepreneurship in dentistry, building a strong team, and balancing professional aspirations with per...

Dr. Dustin McBride is a general dentist and owner of Sam Spence D.D.S. and Abilene Dental Care & Orthodontics in Texas. Following a family nudge towards healthcare, Dr. McBride discovered dentistry and met his future wife in dental school. They joined MB2 Dental in 2014, leveraging the company's support to turn his initial practice struggles into a thriving multi-office operation in Dallas. Dr. Mc...

Dr. Gabriel Shahwan is a general dentist and owner of Archstone Dental & Orthodontics ( www.archstonedental.com) in Texas. Right out of dental school, Dr. Shahwan landed a position at a practice owned by our very own Dr. V. Little did he know that experience would turn into a life-changing partnership. Dr. V saw his potential, and together, they launched MB2 Dental, a dental partnership organizati...

Philippe Salah is the founder and CEO of Dental Monitoring, the leading Intelligent Platform globally to provide connected, smarter and more sustainable dental care.  With a PhD in Biophysics, Philippe Salah shares his inspiring journey from meeting an orthodontist in 2007 to founding Dental Monitoring - the first tech unicorn revolutionizing orthodontic care with AI. Their intelligent platform an...

"Dr. Amy Okun is a general dentist and owner of Okun Dentistry ( www.okundentistry.com )and Sandstrom Dental Group ( www.drsandstrom.com ) in Arizona.  Dr. Okun found her passion early on, choosing to embrace her family legacy in dentistry for its flexibility and entrepreneurial opportunities. Her "boss mom" example had a profound impact on her entrepreneurial son Dylan, starting his first busines...

Dr. Adrian Bertulfo is a general dentist and owner of Prosper Smile Studio (https://www.prospersmilestudio.com) in Prosper, Texas.  Dr. Bertulfo, known as Dr. B, took the fast track to dentistry, graduating early and working as an associate to hone his skills. Fueled by a desire to create a patient-centric experience, Dr. B partnered with MB2 Dental in 2023 to launch his own de novo practice focus...

Dr. Thomas Reed is a general dentist and owner of Campbell Crossing Dentistry ( https://treeddental.com/) in Texas.  A love for dentistry sparked in middle school led Dr. Reed, the "Corvette King of Garland," to build a thriving practice in his hometown. Seeking a supportive partnership to balance his growing family and successful career, Dr. Reed joined MB2 in 2021. He champions smart partnership...

Dr. Jed Hildebrand is an orthodontist and owner of Walnut Central Orthodontics ( https://www.orthodontistdallastx.com/ ) and Hildebrand Orthodontics ( https://www.hildebrandortho.com/ ) in Texas.  Fueled by a family legacy in dentistry and a passion for creating smiles, Dr. Hildebrand found his perfect fit in orthodontics. After meeting his wife in dental school, he joined MB2 in 2021, paving the...

Dr. Brooks Graves is a general dentist and owner of Forney Wellness in Texas. He began his partnership with MB2 Dental in 2012.   Despite his initial plan to follow in his father's footsteps, Dr. Graves pivoted to a career in dentistry - a profession he saw as recession-proof. He provides an inside perspective on the relaxed yet professional culture at MB2 Dental and the autonomy he enjoys as a do...

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