The Dental Amigos

DENTAL AMIGOS with Ann Miller by The Dental Amigos

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Thad Miller, Founder, CEO, and Dental Transition Advisor of DDSmatch. Thad is a nationally recognized dental industry leader with more than 30 years of experience helping dentists navigate practice ownership transitions. Through DDSmatch, he has helped facilitate over $1 billion in practice sales while building one of the largest dental transition networks in t...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Summer Kassmel, DDS, owner of Castle Peak Dental and Avon Dental, and Ladder5 Mentorship & Resources. She is also a black belt coach for the Dental Success Institute. Dr. Kassmel is a successful multi-practice owner, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur who helps dentists create profitable, systemized practices while building fulfilling lives outside the operatory....

This week, the Dental Amigos welcomeJason Tanoory, D.M.D., dentist, founder, speaker, coach, and host of The Dental Lighthouse Podcast. Dr. Tanoory is a nationally recognized dental leader focused on practice growth, leadership development, clinical mentorship, and helping dentists build scalable, people-centered organizations. In this episode, Dr. Tanoory shares his journey from private practice...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome JJ Littrell, Co-Founder and COO of Tuatara, a dental partnership consulting firm that specializes in supporting dentists build, grow, optimize, and transition multi-doctor private practices JJ blends big-picture strategy with a people-first approach to help dental practices grow with confidence and is known for making complex partnership concepts clear and appr...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Mark Storey, President of the Central Texas Market at Practice Real Estate Group (“PRG”), a commercial real estate brokerage exclusively focused on helping healthcare professionals find and negotiate leases and purchases of office spaces that drive practice success. Mark has been in the real estate industry since 2007 and is known for helping dentists navigate...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Mustafa Shah-Khan, DDS PA, Founder of Simplify Dentistry, Key Opinion Leader (“KOL”) for Komet USA, and practicing general and restorative dentist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Shah-Khan is a nationally recognized author and advocate for independent dental practitioners, focused on clinical excellence, operations, and entrepreneurial growth. In this episode...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Karl Koerner, DDS, MS, Adjunct Associate Professor of Oral Surgery at Roseman College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Koerner is a leader in dental education, training general dentists in oral surgery and providing humanitarian care.. In this episode, Dr. Koerner shares his journey from providing care in a general practice to focusing on global dental education. He dis...

This week, Rob and Paul chat about Paul’s new book, “Dr. Nacho’s ABCs of Patient Communication.” As many of you know, Paul is passionate about helping dentists improve communication, leadership, and practice success through simple, effective language. Paul brings years of experience as a practicing dentist, multiple-practice owner, and founder of Dental Nachos to his writing. He’s excited to share...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Jaclyn Nona, CEO, Co-Founder, and Marketing Strategist of Clever Dental Co. Jaclyn helps dental practices implement effective in-house marketing and social media strategies, empowering dental practices to build authentic brands and stronger patient connections. In this episode, Jaclyn shares her background in communications and her journey collaborating with de...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Sharon Bleiler, DMD, practicing dentist and co-founder of Team Care Dental, and her husband Colin Ambler, MBA, business strategist and software architect behind the platform. Together, they transformed their 14-chair practice in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania into a model of team-driven growth and innovation. In this episode, Sharon and Colin share their journey from...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Dr. Bob “Dee” Dokhanchi, seasoned private practice dentist, tech advisor, and founder of the Facebook group Dentistry in General. A passionate advocate for transparency and grassroots reform, Bob brings energy and insight to the future of dentistry. In this episode, Bob shares his journey from clinical honors at Loyola to leading advocacy efforts within the ADA...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Joe McGonigal, dental industry veteran, sell-side advisor, and Partner at DDSmatch. With over 20 years of experience, Joe specializes in guiding dentists through successful practice transitions across the Mid-Atlantic region. In this episode, Joe shares his journey from broker newcomer to trusted advisor, and dives into the evolving landscape of dental practice...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Diwakar Sinha, founder, CEO, and healthcare finance strategist at Polaris Healthcare Partners. With over two decades of experience in dental sales and acquisitions, practice growth, and capital sourcing, Diwakar brings deep insight into the evolving landscape of group dentistry. In this episode, Diwakar shares his journey from traditional banking to strategic c...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Stephanie Mapp, DMD, dental consultant, speaker, and founder of “Mapp Your Practice.” With over 30 years of clinical and business experience, Dr. Mapp helps dentists navigate PPOs, practice transitions, and sustainable growth strategies. In this episode, Dr. Mapp shares her journey as a multi-practice owner navigating financial and legal adversity. With the kno...

Episode 143 – Dr. Rihan Javid: How Remote Teams Are Transforming Hiring in the Dental Industry by The Dental Amigos

Episode 142 - Deren Flesher, DDS: Financial Fitness, Freedom & Life Beyond the Operatory by The Dental Amigos

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Alex Nottingham, founder and CEO of All-Star Dental Academy, for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation about what it really takes to build and lead a high-performing dental team. Drawing on his experience as a business leader, speaker, and coach, Alex shares practical insights on reducing costly staff turnover, improving team training, and creating a cul...

Episode 140 – Dee Fischer: Leading with Heart, Building with Systems, and Succeeding in Private Practice by The Dental Amigos

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Harold Gornbein, Co-Founder partner of Apex Reimbursement Specialists who has over 30 years of experience within the dental insurance industry. Harold has worked in sales and account management for Ameritas, Dental Benefit Providers, PacifiCare Health Systems, and United Concordia, as well as his own employee benefits agency. His wealth of industry knowledge, e...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Brannon Moncrief, the Principal and CEO of McLerran & Associates, who specializes in providing sell-side advisory to large dental practice owners seeking to monetize their businesses in private buyer sales or DSO transactions. Brannon has personally facilitated the sale of over 1,000 dental practices and is widely considered to be an expert on DSO affiliations....

This week, coming back for his second show appearance, the Dental Amigos welcome Dr. Cliff Moore, a former Navy dental officer, dental practice owner and ultramarathon runner. For over 10 years, Cliff has dedicated himself to serving his community through his efforts giving back to veterans, providing over $35,000 in free dental care and raising more than $75,000 through an annual ultramarathon ev...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Mike Slattery, a Managing Director at Crown Tenant Advisors, a boutique healthcare real estate firm. Mike has over ten years of experience in the healthcare industry working with young dentists to find the perfect location and space to start their dream practice and with assisting established dental practices relocate, expand, and purchase property. Mike offers...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome immigration attorney Wendy Castor Hess to explore how dental practices can navigate the complicated world of hiring foreign-trained dentists. Wendy is a partner at Landau, Hess, Simon, Choi, and Doebley, and has over 42 years of experience in Immigration Law. She is fluent in Spanish and serves as counsel to the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia. Wendy advises...

This week, the Dental Amigos welcome David J. Goodman, CPA, a partner and Dental Practice Solutions Team Leader at PFK O’Connor Davies Advisory, LLC. David has over 35 years of experience working with a client base of individuals and closely held businesses. Before joining the PKFOD, David was Managing Director of LB Goodman. He is a member of the Academy of Dental CPAs and the Practice Valuation...