Smile Business Diaries

Dr Jan Kielhorn's interview on the Smile Business Diaries podcast covers a range of topics, offering insights into his unique approach to dentistry and clinic management. He discusses the importance of data-driven decision-making when choosing a location for his clinic and the design of his office to create a patient-centric space that is adaptable for future changes. A key part of his practice is...

Drs Kritika Mehra and Jimmi Patel's interview on the Smile Business Diaries podcast offers valuable insights for dentists looking to elevate their practices through a patient-centered approach. They share their journey of establishing The House of Smile Design, a DSD-certified clinic in rural Australia, emphasizing the importance of a unified vision across all aspects of the practice. Their cl...

Dr. Fadi Yassmin's interview on the Smile Business Diaries podcast offers a wealth of insights for dentists aiming for excellence in aesthetic and comprehensive care. He emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, where he looks at all disciplines that apply to each case, rather than limiting treatment to his own skill set. Yassmin's practice is built on the idea that he would want for his fa...

This podcast episode features Dr. Simon Clavell-Bate, a dentist and clinic owner based in Whalley, UK, who shares his journey of owning a private practice early in his career and becoming a certified DSD Clinic and how that transition has enabled him to continue delivering exceptional care to his patients. The episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to a patient-centered,...

Dr Raquel Reis, the first Brazilian female dentist in Chicago, shares her journey and success in a recent podcast interview. Her path was challenging, from overcoming language barriers and studying for the boards to opening her own practice. A key turning point was embracing Digital Smile Design (DSD), which she calls a "game changer" that transformed her workflow and patient care. She emphasizes...

Dr Michael Katsaros, a dentist with over 20 years of experience at the Washington Center for Dentistry in Washington, DC, shared his journey and insights in this podcast interview. He emphasizes that a healthy smile is integral to overall well-being, combining dental techniques with a holistic view of the oral-systemic connection. He also discusses the importance of a supportive, non-judgmental en...

This episode features an interview with Dr Steve Truong, who shares his journey of building a unique dental practice that caters to high-anxiety patients. Dr Truong emphasizes the importance of re-addressing the barriers that prevent patients from seeking dental care, particularly fear, by focusing on small touch points. His approach includes not showcasing clinical procedures on social media, ins...

Dr Kristen Donohue, owner of Sunshine Dentists in Burke, Virginia, shares her journey from the US Army Dental Corps to private practice. She emphasizes the importance of core values, such as quality over quantity, long-term success, and respecting time, which she uses to guide her practice. She also values continuous learning, teamwork, and a culture of "we over me". Dr. Donohue discusses her expe...

In this final episode of Season 1, we invited the powerhouse that is Dr Karla Soto to share her story with us. As clinic owner, founder of dental training company, Key Elements and as international speaker, she is fully committed to promoting the benefits of digital dentistry. Our talk covered everything from how she has empowered her team to execute digital workflows seamlessly through to the las...

In this episode we talked to Dr Ramin Tabib who runs a clinic in New York with his wife, Elisa Mello. Ramin’s story is really interesting because, unlike the traditional route of buying an existing practice, they opted to build one from the ground up. Their journey is one of adaptability and maintaining a lean operation early on, which ultimately paid off. He also shared how the limitation of work...

Dr Diana Torres took a leap a few years ago to transition her dental practice from being insurance-based to delivering comprehensive digital care. She and her team now see far fewer patients and enjoy a better work-life balance. Find out how she made it work by listening to this episode of Smile Business Diaries. For more information about DSD Clinics visit https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-clini...

In this episode of Smile Business Diaries you will meet Dr Publio Silfa, a dental clinic owner who has recently established a brand new start-up clinic in Commack, New York. He shares with us his journey so far and his clinic owner non-negotiables that he has refined along the way. For me, factors that set Publio apart are the extent to which he invests in his team and his commitment to digital de...

Dr Olesya Salathe’s story is a testament to resilience and innovation in the face of adversity and when you listen to our latest episode of Smile Business Diaries prepare to feel awed and inspired. About Olesya Dr Olesya Salathe was born in Russia and immigrated with her family when she was eight years old, seeking religious freedom. Her family eventually settled in Oregon, where she graduated fro...

Tune into this episode of Smile Business Diaries for another inspiring interview with a dental clinic owner, Dr Reynolds Lawnin from Houston, Texas. Find out what drives his passion for patient communication and how that translates to patient loyalty and case acceptance, as well as his unconventional approach to marketing. For more information about DSD Clinics visit https://digitalsmiledesign.com...

In the launch episode, Dr Sean Bahrami shares what he has learnt about clinic ownership and his weekly non-negotiables that ensure he gets the ideal balance between working  in  the clinic and  on  the clinic. He also talks about how he navigated being a young associate with many new ideas in a traditional dental practice. To schedule a call with Maria Cabanellas to find out about DSD solutions, s...