The Dental Economist Show

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, and the future of dentistry.

Show Notes

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 is also a lecturer with Straumann Dental and a renowned keynote speaker.

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Episode Highlights:

02:17 - 03:29 - What is TREC?

06:29 - 09:14 - The Drawbacks of Bonuses

22:23 - 24:55 - The Harsh Reality of Turnover

42:18 - 43:56 - The Future of Dentistry

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What is The Dental Economist Show?

Hi, dental economists! I’m Mike Huffaker, and this is the Dental Economist Show, where you can join me and my guests in a conversation about the business of dentistry. Get ready to reconsider everything you think you know about growing your dental business as we exchange different ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.