Thank You for Flossing

Live from the 15th annual ADSO Summit in Chicago, ADSO VP of Government Relations Gray McGinnis sits down with Atia Black, Michelle Lee, and Hanna Aronovich of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) to discuss the future of the dental assisting profession and the resources DANB offers for DSOs. He then speaks with Maya Dental CEO Rashed Din about the ADSO's advocacy efforts and the role ADSO m...

Three conversations. Three industry powerhouses. One essential listen. Live from the 15th annual ADSO Summit, ADSO CEO Andrew Smith sits down with Houlihan Lokey Managing Director Colby Catania to unpack what’s happening in dental markets right now; Boston Consulting Group Managing Director & Partner Christopher Moxon on why data has become one of the industry’s most valuable assets; and Rever...

Live from the 15th annual ADSO Summit in Chicago, ADSO CEO Andrew Smith sits down with American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Executive Director Nancy Honeycutt to discuss what’s shaping the future of the dental workforce, then speaks with PDS Health Senior Director of Government & Industry Affairs Gary Pickard about his induction into ADSO’s Hall of Leaders.   Watch the episode on YouTube...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Miles Beckett, CEO & Co-Founder of Flossy, live from the ADSO Summit in Chicago. Together they discuss the 15th Annual Summit, how Flossy’s AI tools enhance dentistry and how AI will shape the industry in the years ahead. Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BReDqbM7ZlM

ADSO CEO Andrew welcomes Former Mississippi Senator Trent Lott to discuss Lott's time in Congress, from modernizing the Whip’s office to what motivates industries and constituencies most during disruptive moments — and the lessons today’s disruptors can draw from those.  Trent Lott served as U.S. Senator representing Mississippi from 1989 to 2007. He also served as the Senate Republican Leader fro...

ADSO CEO Andrew welcomes Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to discuss what mindset leaders should adopt when approaching an inflection point in their industry, how disruption can replace already-established sectors, and what it means for our economy, consumers and more. Governor Hogan left office with the highest approval rating of any governor in America and his view of disruption, and managin...

View the trailer on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/axtNJ2cV6Jc   Since its launch in 2023, ADSO’s official podcast, Thank You For Flossing, has invited experts, dental industry leaders, and politicos to discuss a wide range of topics — from technologies and innovations revolutionizing modern dentistry to trends and policies affecting the dental industry.  Now, as dental support organizations claim...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Bill Neumann, CEO of Group Dentistry Now and host of the Group Dentistry Now show.  Together they discuss the 15th Annual ADSO Summit, the Emerging Groups to Watch in 2026 Awards & Panel Discussion sponsored by Group Dentistry Now, and how the DSO industry continues to evolve. To register for the ADSO Summit, visit https://www.theadso.org/2026-summit-home-page  ...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Emmet Scott, CEO of The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO) and the host of the DEO Growth Secrets Podcast. Emmet and Andrew discuss whether the next wave of dental entrepreneurs is more tech-native, more operationally disciplined and more community-driven than previous generations, and what that means for the future of founder-led growth in a DSO-dominated lands...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Steve Bilt, Co-founder and CEO of Smile Brands; Bob Fontana, Founder and CEO of Aspen Dental; and Scotte Hudsmith, Chairman & CEO of Specialized Dental Partners.  Together they discuss the upcoming ADSO Summit, why DSOs should have their whole management team attend, and how to make the most of your time at Dentistry's Main Event.  To register for the ADSO Summit...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Stan Bergman, CEO of Henry Schein. Stan and Andrew discuss Stan's long career at Henry Schein, the lesson he has learned over the years, and where he see's the dental industry heading next. 

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands and the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, and Stephen Thorne, Founder and CEO of PDS Health and Chairman of the PDS Health Foundation. Together with Andrew they will be discussing how their DSOs give back to their communities and why it is so important.

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Dr. Emily Vanney, Chief Operating and Clinical Officer at United Dental Partners; Helen Sublette, Owner of Coastal Dental Professionals Consulting, Inc; and Katherine Landsberg, Director of Government Relations for DANB. Together with Andrew they will be discussing dental assisting, current trends and where they see the profession heading.

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Dr. Amer Hussain, Owner of Pure Orthodontics, and Dr. Christina Blacher, Global Faculty Speaker at Align Technology and Founder of Christina Blacher Consulting. Together with Andrew they will be discussing the clear aligner industry, current trends and where they see the industry heading Dr. Amer Hussain Instagram: @dramerhussain Dr Christina Blacher Instagram: @quee...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Christina Bergeron, Partner at Ropes & Gray’s Heath Care Practice. Christina and Andrew will be discussing all things private equity and dentistry.

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Managing Director at BGR Group David Urban. David and Andrew will be discussing the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and how it will affect Medicaid and healthcare. They will also be discussing the current state of the Republican Party and where it is heading.  This is Part 2 of our discussion on the Big Beautiful Bill and healthcare. Part 1 featured viewpoints from...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes former Governor of Virginia and former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe. Governor McAuliffe and Andrew will be discussing the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and how it will affect Medicaid and healthcare. They will also be discussing the state of democratic politics and how the party should move forward.  This is Part 1 of our discussion on the Big Beautiful Bill and...

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Dr. Amreesh Khanna, Founder and CEO of OraQ AI. Amreesh and Andrew will be discussing the rise of new technologies and how innovation moves the dental industry forward.

ADSO CEO welcomes Bill Harrison, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Henry Schein. Bill and Andrew will be discussing current market dynamics and the effect of tariffs on the dental industry.

ADSO CEO welcomes Sarah Sharfstein, Vice President of Commercialization at Aspen Dental. Sarah and Andrew will be discussing the rise of consumerism and how the impact of shifting patient expectations and behavior affects the dental industry. 

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Dr. Seth Gibree, Senior Director of Clinical AI and Innovation at Heartland Dental, and Florian Hillen, Founder and CEO of VideaHealth. The three of them will be discussing the partnership between Heartland Dental and VideaHealth, how AI can enhance dentistry, and how AI dentistry will evolve over the next decade.

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Marko Vujicic, Ph. D., Chief Economist and Vice President, Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association (ADA) and one of the authors of “Improving Dental Care Access for Vulnerable Populations,” a joint white paper from the ADA Health Policy Institute and ADSO. Marko and Andrew will be discussing the white paper and what federal and state policy can do...

Bob Wood, Chairman and CEO of the BGR Group joins ADSO CEO Andrew Smith to discuss the 2024 presidential and congressional election results and what they mean for DSOs and the dental industry at large.

ADSOS CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Santosh Patel, President and Co-Founder at Complete Specialty Solutions, and Ray Caruso, Chief Executive Officer of Lone Peak Dental Group. They discuss the growth that mid-market DSOs have experienced in recent years, the unique challenges mid-market DSOs face and the opportunities that ADSO Next Level offers to the executives operating within this specific sector....

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith is joined by Dr. Bill Piskorowski, DDS, founder and CEO of Academic Clinically Engaged Solutions for Health (ACES Health); Dr. Rachel Greene, DDS, COO of ACES Health; and Dr. Sima Habrawi, DDS, recent graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry and participant in the ACES Health clinical education program. The group discuss the development of the ACES clinical program, its impac...